The introduction of the bride and groom at the beginning of the reception- it’s something that is done at nearly every wedding reception. But usually the way it is done is technically incorrect. Sorry, but I cringe every time it happens, so I beg you, please, please stop. What is this 'technically incorrect' way? It’s … Continue reading Open Letter to DJ’s and MC’s
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How to Easily Deal with Wedding Day Expectations
Expectations. We all have them. Unfortunately our wedding day expectations aren’t always in sync with the expectations of others’. You could pull a ‘zilla and declare that the only wedding day expectations and opinions that matter are yours and yours alone. But in reality we know that’s not how it works. You’ve also got your … Continue reading How to Easily Deal with Wedding Day Expectations
Looks As Good As It Tastes
The #1 reason brides and grooms choose specific entrees and side dishes for their reception food is taste. And for good reason too. If it doesn’t taste good, no one will eat it, and as I mentioned last week, wasted anything = wasted money. Another important thing to remember when choosing your reception food is … Continue reading Looks As Good As It Tastes
RSVP/Menu Choice Tip
Here's a simple RSVP card tip for your wedding reception. If you are giving your guests menu choices on your RSVP cards, be a little more specific than "beef" or "chicken." You don’t have to go into great detail (there isn’t enough room on the card for a big explanation anyway), but a "Prime Rib … Continue reading RSVP/Menu Choice Tip
Not your everyday . . . Food
When you are planning your wedding reception menu, you may be looking for entrees that aren't your typical "wedding food." There’s nothing wrong with sharing something you find special with your guests or wanting to try something different. But you want to make sure you don’t stray so far out of the box that people … Continue reading Not your everyday . . . Food
Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Ok. So maybe you really want something different when you're planning your ceremony music -- but still want it to "sound" like wedding music. Here's a tip for a modern twist on wedding ceremony music. Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet? According to their Wikipedia page "Vitamin String Quartet is about applying rock … Continue reading Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your winter wedding? Then why not let the seasons guide you? Colors in the winter tend to be deeper and richer - think deep reds, hunter greens, and midnight blues. For a winter wedding try subtle decorative elements such as cranberries, garlands, … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
To favor or not to favor . . .
Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors are good to give to their guests, my mantra is “edible is always good.” Edible wedding favors get used (who can resist a tasty treat?) instead of ending up in the back of a drawer, in the trash, or (worse yet) left sitting on the tables … Continue reading To favor or not to favor . . .
It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
It's a nice day for a non white wedding cake . . . . . . to semi-quote Billy Idol. Does a wedding cake have to be a delicate confection of white? Recently, from “Darcy’s Idea of the Day,” Darcy Miller (of Martha Stewart Omnimedia) showed us an adorable cake decorated to mimic the pattern … Continue reading It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor
Pretty napkin folds can easily add personality to your reception décor. We’ve all seen the napkin in the water glass, or the ‘standing fan’ fold. The 'pyramid fold' is fairly common too. Definitely pretty, but . . . . . .with so many different napkin folds, why not try choose something else? One of my … Continue reading Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor