What You Should Do After Booking a Wedding Venue
Deciding where to get married is only a small part of the planning that will, ultimately, lead to your dream come true. Once the wedding venue is booked, there are several things that will have to be done in order to make things come together properly. A Second Visit This is an absolute must. Very often venues are booked far in advance of the big day, and other plans are made right away. However, it can be easy to forget exactly how big the room is, or how the space is laid out, which means many of those details are difficult to decide upon. Be sure that you make time to visit the venue again, for a second look and communication with those running the space.
Wedding Dress Trends for Today’s Bride
While you want your look to stand apart from the crowd, and you want people to continue 'oohing' and 'aahing' about your dress long after you’ve walked down the aisle, there is reason to consider the current trends in wedding dresses. You can consult them without getting a copy-cat look, and you may just find that they serve as great inspiration as you make up your mind about what you want in a wedding gown.
Wedding Planning: Finding Inspiration in Nature, Part II
In the previous blog post, we wrote a bit about how nature can inspire wedding plans. The birch tree and the cherry blossom were both mentioned for their great potential for serving in such a role. However, they are hardly the only sources of inspiration that you can find when wandering outdoors. So, here, we will provide three more examples that might just get your ball rolling as you plan your big day.
Wedding Planning: Finding Inspiration in Nature, Part I
When laying out a new décor, very often interior decorators will recommend choosing one favorite piece and designing the entire room around that item. For instance, a beloved area rug can be used to select the right style of furniture and the perfect colors of paint. In a similar fashion, you can plan your entire wedding around a single item, if you so desire. This will help you keep your vision focused and may just produce the exact look that suits your personality. When brides are having a hard time making decisions about their big days, we often recommend a walk in nature. Why? Because there is a lot of inspiration to be found out there.
5 Cons of Buffet Dinners
In the last blog post, we wrote a bit about the advantages of having a buffet at your wedding. However, there are reasons why some avoid that style of meal on their big day. So, it is only fair that we now mention some of the disadvantages. #1. Space Sucker.It’s true that, no matter how well you arrange it, the buffet table is going to claim a lot of real estate within the reception space. You can move it away after the meal, but if the room is too small, it can be difficult for guests to get up from their tables and wind their way around the food table. So, this decision really should factor in the shape and size of your venue.
5 Pros of Buffet Dinners
There is a lot of talk about which is the best way to serve dinner at a wedding. We have seen both sit-down dinners and buffets pulled off perfectly. We’ve also seen both fall a little flat. It really depends on the desires of the bride and groom. As you debate which is best for your big day, consider these five advantages of a buffet dinner.
Reusable Centerpieces
Wedding planning certainly leaves a lot of room for interpretation, yet brides often feel a little boxed in when it comes to creating centerpieces. That doesn’t have to be the case though. While cut flowers can be used to fashion gorgeous bouquets, they die shortly after the wedding and must be thrown onto the compost pile. Instead, you might want to think of things that can be used in your centerpieces that would be beneficial to you after the wedding.
Wedding Flowers 101
Think Carefully before Ordering. There is a lot to consider when selecting your wedding flowers for the big day, and color is only a small piece of the puzzle. While a large, tall centerpiece will undoubtedly look stunning on the empty tables of the reception hall, they are likely to cause an issue when they disrupt the view of the guests. Similarly, some flowers are hardier than others, and choosing those that wilt quickly can leave you with lackluster arrangements on the day of the wedding.
Figuring Out How Much Champagne and Wine for your Wedding
This is one of the most commonly asked questions among brides- and grooms-to-be. They all want to ensure that guests have a wonderful time and that a lack of alcohol doesn’t cause the celebration to be cut short. Yet, booze can be a big part of the overall budget, so they can’t afford to overspend.
Should You Hire a Professional Bartender for Your Wedding?
The answer to this question is not a straightforward one. It really depends on many factors, so rather than answering yes or no, let us consider those variables so you can make the best decision for you and your future spouse. Cost The first thing to consider is how much you can afford. If your budget is minimal, you may not want to have a bartender at the wedding. Not only will you have to pay that individual for his or her services, you are also going to have to afford the alcohol consumed. There may be other, more cost effective ways, to offer alcoholic beverages to your guests, such as spiked punch bowls, or self-serve beer taps.