Weddings

It is your wedding.  Let us say that again; it is YOUR wedding.  So, many of the supposed rules and regulations are nothing more than suggestions and guidelines.  Put them aside and make decisions based on your style, taste, and desires. Myth #1: You Must Wear White Did you know that the idea of the bride wearing white was based on nothing more than a beloved dress worn by a member of royalty many generations ago?  That is it.  Prior to that time, brides wore vibrant colors on their wedding days, so there is absolutely no reason why you should shy away from color, if that is what you prefer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If there is one aspect of a wedding that is more likely to be remembered than anything else, it is the food.  People may not always recall a so-so meal, but they will often remember great food, and they will never forget a bad eating experience.  Because of this, a caterer is an important part of wedding planning.  Be sure that you are asking the right questions before you hire.

Before we get too far into the rules of etiquette regarding the head table on your wedding day, let us first mention the idea of a ‘sweetheart table’.  This was once a much more popular concept than it is today, but, nevertheless, it does have merit. What is the Sweetheart Table?  Essentially, this tiny table is the first private rendezvous of husband and wife.  It provides them a quiet place to enjoy each other’s company while they dine, without the formality of a head table.

This is a topic that comes up many times among brides- and grooms-to-be.  Many are concerned that the lighting in a space will hinder great wedding photographs.  However, the truth of the matter is that a great photographer can turn any space into the set for wonderful photos.  He or she will bring various flashes for cameras, will adjust shutter speeds to counteract a lack of light, may utilize diffusers, and will align the camera to capture the shot from the perfect angle.  These are skills that the artists learn through education and experience, which leaves you free to enjoy your event without concern for how the pictures will turn out.

While reading a fabulous archived blog post by Rhie at A Practical Wedding recently, we found ourselves very inspired…

When we went to the jewelry store together I seized up in the presence of an overly helpful employee. She wanted to show us everything in the case; I just needed a minute to process the fact that I was here, with this person—the person who loved me enough to follow me from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi—looking at rings. Rings! It was too much. I tried on a few, mumbled something about being partial to solitaires, and we left.

Later, perusing Etsy for cute little gemstone numbers, I started getting excited, enough to show my mum some of the rings I’d picked out. 

The wedding cake is such a big part of the planning, yet, by the time it is served, many guests are preoccupied and miss out on having a piece.  But, if you make that cake simply unforgettable, they won’t miss the chance to have a taste.