Planning a wedding isn't the easiest task in the world. You have to start as early as possible and know what you want ahead of time. Organization is key, which is why we have a step-by-step guide to help you stay on task. Continue reading "Planning The Perfect Wedding Reception" »
Official Guide: Maid of Honor Duties
Being asked to be the MOH (Maid of Honor) is a great honor that comes with a lot of responsibility. When you are the MOH, you must wear many hats to help make the wedding planning and wedding day run smoothly. So, before you feel too overwhelmed, we are here to give you an idea of what your duties are and how to navigate all the pressures of the big day! Continue reading "Official Guide: Maid of Honor Duties" »
Step Aside Donuts Wall and Cupcake Bar: There's a NEW TREND IN TOWN!
In recent years, weddings have stepped up their game when it comes to food! There have been a variety of way to feed your guests with your favorite food, even if it was something a bit odd to have at a wedding. Continue reading "Step Aside Donuts Wall and Cupcake Bar: There's a NEW TREND IN TOWN!" »
Food for Your Wedding Reception That Doesn't Suck
Food is an important part of any wedding reception, but it usually ends up being the same "choose your meat," with a side, and salad menu. The food may taste delicious, but who wants the same cookie cutter dinner at every wedding they attend? Take your wedding up a notch with a fun new twist on the reception dinner! Continue reading "Food for Your Wedding Reception That Doesn't Suck" »
4 Stunning Wedding Receptions
One of the most difficult decisions in the wedding planning process is picking a venue. It is hard to imagine what your wedding reception will look like when you are touring empty rooms without tables, chairs and decorations. Here are four stunning wedding receptions to give you some inspiration and ideas. Having a clear vision of what you want your reception to look like will help you decide if the venue is the right one for you!
Glamorous Reception
This beautiful reception space is lined with floor to ceiling windows making the room feel open, bright and large. This reception layout is a mixture of rectangular and circular tables. There are large hanging drapes that match the color scheme and divide the room. The white and pink floral centerpieces, white tablecloths and candles, and light pink napkins are a beautiful contrast to the black chairs and wood tables. A venue like this is perfect for a wedding in any season.
See more pictures of this beautiful venue here.
Inspirational Friday – Wedding Decorations
There's a lot of things to think about when planning a wedding and the reception is a big part of it. This weeks Inspirational Friday highlights a few of the trends right now when it comes to wedding decorations.
Right now there's a lot of focus on how to make the lighting fun and unique. Use lanterns or chandeliers, whatever suits your style best, to create this cozy and intimate feeling at your wedding reception. Natural light is used as well to create an outdoorsy feeling even if the reception is held inside. Another thing that we see is the use of greenery, almost domination of actual flowers or in combination with pastel colored flowers. We hope these ideas inspire you for your wedding reception.
Check back next week for more wedding inspiration!
Wedding Wednesday – Open House Reception
Your Wedding Wednesday Question:
Is it appropriate to have an open house styled reception?
Answer:
Absolutely. As long as your event is informal, it's perfectly fine. This is a great idea if you are limited on space or budget as well. Just make sure to provide the correct wording.
We hope this answered your question!
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Trending Tuesday – Family Style
When planning the food for your wedding reception, think family style. Serving comfort food family style around the tables are trending in a big way for weddings this year. Why is this trending? It shows that you think of your guests as family and it's truly laid back and comfort at it's finest at your wedding.
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Wedding Reception Table Styles
When beginning to design your wedding reception, there are so many options, you may get confused as to where to start. How about starting from the basics? Wedding and Party Network has your guide to wedding reception table styles.
Short rectangular tables or square tables give the feeling of a family dinner. Square tables are quite modern and are slowly making their way to the spotlight due to their contemporary look.
Pros: Saves a lot of space, especially in a small reception area. Most linens you can find in stores are sized for these types of tables. Squares are great for guests to converse comfortably (while rectangle tables may be a little more difficult for guests sitting at opposite ends).
Cons: Corners will cause guest to bump legs under the tables and it’s better to go with minimalistic decor on these tables due to size.
The most popular reception table shape. Round tables allow people to interact without feeling left out.
Pros: Most tables are big enough for grand table decor. Your guests have plenty of leg room and most tables usually fit about 10-12 guests comfortably.
Cons: If you have a small reception space, multiple round tables will be difficult to fit together. So, if you end up having extra guests, it won't be easy adding another table.
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Banquet Table
One long continuous rectangle table. This family style seating creates a nice, intimate family dinner feel to your wedding reception.
Pros: If a close family gathering is what you are going for, then this is the perfect setup for a small wedding. You also save on extra table linens and decor.
Cons: Some people will feel too far away from you. Depending on the size of your party, you may need to decide on served catering because buffet style would be a bit of a hassle.
Don't feel like you are tied to what everyone else has done in the past. You have endless options and you can even do a combination of all! Check back with Wedding and Party Network for more ideas and tips.