Photo by Lin & Jirsa; Floral Design by Flowers by Cina At traditional weddings, the father of the bride tends to have an important role. He will generally escort his daughter down the aisle (sometimes alongside the mother of the bride), participate in a father-daughter dance, and give a toast at the start of the reception. This all ste... More »
Although you have a photographer and videographer to capture precious moments of your big day, nothing compares to the energetic response from guests who smile over their own photo booth pictures that they get to keep for themselves. Not only do they eagerly talk about their poses and the photos they want to post on social media, but they remain... More »
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China Patterns to Elevate Your Table
There's a lot to consider when selecting the details that will make up your reception tablescape. Will you have high or low centerpieces – or both? Will you go with crisp glassware or antique cut-crystal styles? Will you keep tables free of linens, dress them up with stylish patterned designs, or stay classic with a solid tablecloth? Will ... More »
There are a million ways to wow guests at your wedding: personalized details that make them feel special, gorgeous floral centerpieces, and amazing entertainment. Related to the latter, many couples cite wanting a fun party for their loved ones to enjoy as one of their ultimate goals for the reception. One way to ensure everyone heads to th... More »
When it comes to choosing the floral arrangements for your wedding reception tables, you have three main choices: high centerpieces, low centerpieces, or a combination of both. It's true that incorporating both tall and short floral arrangements throughout your reception space helps to keep everything interesting as the eye sees the room as bala... More »
When it comes to dressing your wedding reception tables, the first step is often to choose the linens. While tablecloths do set the foundation for a tablescape, they're not a necessity when it comes to your décor. In fact, many couples are embracing the trend of keeping their tables bare of linens. If you don't want to get rid of them ... More »
When people think of cocktail hour, alcohol and hors d'oeuvres immediately come to mind. Yet, there is much more that occurs within that short party hour. This is a time for guests to socialize, sustain their hunger until dinner, and prepare for the festitivites ahead. It’s also your chance to captivate attendees and create a sense of exci... More »
Photo by Milanés Photography; Floral Design by Akeem Clayton Designs For a romantic outdoor atmosphere that still shields your guests from the elements, there is nothing quite like a tented wedding reception. Not only will it protect everyone from the rain, but it also gives you that classic look seen in so many wedding movies –... More »
One of the most stress-inducing aspects of wedding planning is the seating chart, due to a variety of factors. It’s nearly impossible to please everyone, and you have to predict every guest’s behavior and attitude. You have to wait until the last few weeks before your nuptials, because you can’t finalize anything until you rece... More »
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Reception Alternatives to the Bouquet and Garter Toss
There are a lot of traditions involved in a wedding, although they tend to go through phases of popularity. For example, it wasn’t long ago when the “first look” was virtually unheard of, whereas now it’s a commonplace custom. The bouquet and garter tosses are instances of traditions falling out of fashion. In the case of... More »
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