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Your wedding reception is your time to create a lasting impression on your guests. Want to create a wedding that your friends and family will enjoy and remember forever? In creating your wedding reception, create an event that is a reflection of the couple you truly are. Take this opportunity to create with your wedding designer a reception that is a party influenced by the two of you. Pull from the things that the two of you enjoy. Include aspects or influences that are significant to the two of you. Say for example, he proposed at sunset on a secluded dock over a lake in autumn amongst the shifting hues of the trees; possibly pull from this memory as your color inspiration for your reception. Do the two of you share a common interest in a particular era? If the two of you have always had a fondness for the 20’s, for example, let that be an influence in the design of your wedding reception. Derive your wedding reception influences from common interests in themes, colors, movies, eras, music, and more. A talented wedding designer has the ability to take the things you love and tastefully mold them into influences for your reception. Here are some ideas to help you with the creation of your wedding reception:
–Select the right venue. Opt for a venue that will fit the theme and number of guests your reception will have. If you are having a high end lavish wedding, for example, opt for a venue such as a luxury banquet hall. Many 5 star hotels offer exquisite halls for just such an occasion. If your wedding reception is decadent with a Shabby Chic tone, an older looking venue with a completely modified interior may be the route for you.
–Create a timeline for your reception. Having a timeline for your reception helps the flow of the evening and also helps to provide a definitive start and conclusion time.
Example:
7:00pm- Reception begins. Cocktails are served. Light music is played.
7:15pm- Emcee commences the reception announcing the Bride and Groom.
7:20pm- Dinner is served.
8:00pm- Best man and Maid of Honor speeches are held.
8:15pm- Music begins for dancing. Bride and Groom have their ‘first dance’, followed by guest dancing.
9:00pm- Bride and Groom cut the cake. Guests enjoy cake.
9:30pm- Music and dancing continues. Emcee announces the Brides bouquet toss.
10:00pm- The evening begins to wrap up.
–Entertain the little ones. Consider having a specific area complete with a dedicated supervisor for the children. Including activities and entertainment for the children can help them to enjoy the celebration too.
–Don’t be afraid to try something new at your wedding. If it fits your personality as a couple, go for it! If you and your groom are avid fans of a particular sports team, for example, work it into your reception with taste. All those attending know and love the two of you; adding your touches to your special day is a right you get on your big day.
–Don’t forget about lighting. Lighting isn’t always an aspect we think about, yet it plays an important role in any event, especially when it comes to outdoor wedding reception events. Remember to take into consideration the light that you will have, or the lack thereof if you will be celebrating outside past sunset. Also be sure to be aware of, or make sure your wedding designer is aware of, the building/state fire codes if candles will be involved in your wedding.
These are just a few tips that can help to make your wedding reception memorable. Seek council from your wedding designer for more tips and advice with the execution of your spectacular wedding reception. Be true to who you are as a couple in creating your perfect wedding reception and enjoy your big day!
Searching for your perfect wedding gown is often one of the first (and most exciting) things a Bride can do in preparation for the big day. Many ladies have envisioned their wedding day for so long that the wedding dress has to be just perfect; and why shouldn’t it be? When seeking out that perfect dress for your wedding day, it is important to keep in mind some key tips. Here are some of my suggestions to keep in mind when picking your wedding gown:
-Begin with a broad search. Search online as well as at local retailers for your special gown. Look in Bridal magazines and attend Bridal based shows also. Beginning with a broad search has more pros to it than deciding exactly what dress you want without considering any others. On several occasions a Bride has a specific idea of what she wants, only to discover another dress she was unaware of that turns out to be the winning gown.
-Select a gown because it is the one you want. The wedding gown selection process often involves you along with your family members and/or your bridal party. There may be several varying opinions as to which dress is “the one”, but in the end, it is you, the Bride, that should make the final selection. Ideally, you want to be able to look back on your wedding day photos and know that you decided with your heart on the wedding gown you chose to wear.
-Go with a gown that compliments your figure. Women come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but thankfully, so do wedding gowns. Keep in mind dress shapes, lengths, and styles that work in favor of your figure. Once you have found a style (or styles) that fit you well, you can explore that style among several different designers! Within one style or cut of a dress there are several different fabrics, details, and even shades.
Picking your wedding gown can be a long process, but in the end you’ll end up glowing and that’s what it’s all about. Keeping these tips in mind (and others you’ll pick up along the way) will surly help you on your path to finding that special dress for your special day.
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For Brides to be looking for that lovely ‘Something Blue’, have a look at some of the options I have come across. That special ‘Something Blue’ can come from another or can be selected by the Bride herself! The blue item that the Bride chooses is thought to bring her luck. That being said, whatever it is she chooses, it will undoubtedly be, special.
What blue items are you considering including in your wedding as your special ‘Something Blue’? Looking for more inspiration? Have a look at my Pinterest page entitled ‘Something Blue’ to get your creative juices flowing!
