Adult Only Wedding Reception
Published November 29, 2012 | 
Planning a wedding only for adults is not a taboo anymore. This doesn’t mean that the couple doesn’t love children. But there may be circumstances don’t favor the presence of children at a wedding. Besides this, there are many brides and grooms simply don’t like the idea of having kids running up and down their wedding site. If the wedding is super formal, the couple has serious reasons to not include children. This should not be interpreted as a rude gesture, although many families find this etiquette too cold to assume.
They are free to invite anyone they like and make it clear about children from the start. It is proper etiquette to specify this in the wedding invitations. This will help you avoid misunderstandings and other discussions on the subject. Writing this code in your invitation also saves you from telling it in person, which may sound kind of awkward, even for those who know how to express themselves in a polite manner. The invitations for an adults-only reception should not sound rude at all. You must find the right way to tell your guests that they are not allowed with children at the reception in a nice and friendly way.
Adult Only Wedding Reception (Photo by: librarianalexa)
You should not think of the discomfort when doing this. The essential is to be clear with your invitees that they should leave their kids at home on their wedding day. In general, people assume that casual wedding receptions are for both adults and children. On the other hand, formal affairs may require only the presence of adults. You should not let your guests “assume” your intentions but say it out loud in your invitations. This way you will avoid confusion and blunders. You simply can not afford this on your wedding day. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the presence of children at a wedding. This can be seen as a personal preference. You have to decide about this when making the final guest list with your partner.
The decision is only yours, since the etiquette doesn’t have any specific guidelines in this respect. But this should be done with care and precaution. If the majority of your invitees have children and you know them well, you can allow them to come. Mature couples usually have mature guests who already have big families. It would be rude in this context to skip children. On the other hand, if you’re planning an intimate wedding and wish for more quietude during this day, it would be wiser of you to have an adults-only celebration. There are also those who are having a wedding on a budget. This means that any additional guest means an extra menu they won’t be able to pay for.
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Candy Table Wedding Reception
Published November 28, 2012 | Weddings are sweet events based on a lot of food, drinks and delicacies. Believe it or not, many people respond positively to a wedding invitation only because of the cake. This is a wonderful occasion for the couple to treat their invitees with delicious food and desserts. To make sure that everybody is satisfied, you can create a special table at the reception and fill it with candies. Candy buffets are wonderful traditions to follow, regardless of the type of wedding you’re planning.
Dinner may be delicious, but nothing compares to the sweet taste of cake and other desserts offered during the reception. Not everybody is into sweets, but those who love them can’t help but serving more. No one can really resist a dessert table, especially when you’re using homemade treats. Setting a candy bar is a gorgeous idea for those who are having many children at the wedding. Both adults and kids enjoy candy bars and dessert tables. The more sugar is the younger you will fee! Sweet treats will bring you more energy and keep your invitees dancing and laughing all night long. This seems like a great way of entertaining your guests, don’t you think?
Candy Table Wedding Reception (Photo by: Shauna Younge Dessert Tables)
Candy wedding tables can serve treats during the party and also for home. Announce your guests that they can take home any of the cupcakes they see on the table, as a wedding favor. Candies can play multiple roles in a wedding: they can be used as wedding desserts, edible favors and centerpieces. Use your candies as wedding décor by choosing a wide variety of colors and unique vessels. This is a fun trend and we are glad to see that it is so quickly growing among modern brides and grooms. Candies are cute and fun and they can make anyone smile with delight. Use your imagination and bring inedited treats to the party. Don’t stick only to traditional Jordan almonds and cookies. Both adults and children will love if you bring sugar canes, sugar floss, lollipops, French macarons, Madelines, sandwich cookies, jelly and other colorful delicacies.
Use a theme if you want to make the candy table more appealing and unique. Use different types of candies and cookies to make sure that each guest will find something to fit his taste. Buy M&Ms, Jolly Ranchers, Red Hots and KitKats for the delight for the little ones. Your theme can be related to a color or to the season. Christmas candies are ideal for winter wedding receptions. Use a collection of your favorite candies to make sure that the wedding is both personal and delicious. Place the candies and cookies in glass bowls, monogram stickers, vintage urns and pitchers, paper bags, Tiffany boxes and elegant cups for a more diversified look.
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Wedding Reception Table Decorations
Published November 26, 2012 | Not all couples like to have children at their wedding. But if the couple have children from previous marriages or nephews, it’s more difficult to refuse their presence at the reception. Or, you can take them at the ceremony and then leave them with a babysitter during the nighttime. This applies if the children are really small. But we’ve seen many weddings with little children and babies. So, this is not a matter of etiquette but of preference. There are no specific rules about having or not having kids at a wedding. It’s your personal choice.
Think of the venue and theme you picked for the reception. If it’s a dangerous location, such as a mountain cliff or beachside perhaps it’s wiser of you to not involve children. Not all brides and grooms have a heart to leave their kids at home. You can ask someone to supervise them during the event, to make sure that they will be safe. Weddings with children are more fun and diverting. There is more noise and fuss and also more desserts! Perhaps your guests won’t feel comfortable attending your wedding with their children because they will have to keep an eye on them the entire night. But as we said, it depends on how small the children are.
Wedding Reception Table Decorations (Photo by: Tony Alter)
If you’re hosting a wedding reception for both adults and children, you have to do everything in your power to decorate the place in an adequate way. Give them something to play in order to keep them busy. Use bright colors and decorative items with a strong visual impact. You can create special tables just for children. If you like this idea, consider matching the table with the rest of the guest tables and décor. Use the same color mix and motifs to obtain a coherent look. To make sure that the kids will have a good time at your wedding, include fun decorations and activities.
Balloons, festive garlands, delicious treats and candies, art materials and coloring books are just a few ideas in this sense. Feel free to come up with your own decorations based on your wedding theme. Get inspired from the venue and season. Plan an outdoors wedding to include more fun games for both adults and children. Play lawn games if you’re having an open field reception. Winter affairs call for snow fight, skiing, skating, sledging and decorating trees. If it’s an indoors celebration, bring toys and books to keep them occupied for a creative quality time. Your wedding can prove to be an educative event for children. They can sit there and play quietly without disturbing the grown-up ones. It’s always wise to hire a nanny to take care of the children as they play.
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Rehearsal Dinner Vs. Wedding Reception
Published November 22, 2012 | The actual wedding ceremony doesn’t take long than two hours. But this occasion is accompanied by many pre-wedding ceremonies. Getting married is usually done very quickly both civil and religious. Wedding celebrations however can last even days and feature numerous prior wedding events that include the couple, their families and guests. The most important event that occurs before the wedding is the rehearsal dinner. This is a traditional event that is booked the night before the big day. It is an informal version of the wedding reception.
One of the details that may differ in each case is the toast. The wedding reception has a formal nature and it is different from what happens during the rehearsal party at this point. We know that many people are still confused about these two events and wish to learn more about each one in part so that they can make the proper distinction. As we said before, the toast moment is one of the most important. At both events the toast is held by an important member of the wedding party. It can be the father of the bride, the best man or the bridesmaid. At the wedding reception, the toast occurs after the newlyweds arrive at the locale.
Rehearsal Dinner Vs. Wedding Reception (Photo by: Bill McChesney)
To be more precise, the toast occurs right before the dancing begins or before the guests begin eating. There is also a good timing for doing this anywhere between the main course and dessert. At the rehearsal dinner, the toast can be held anytime throughout the meal. Or, for a successful ending, the toast can occur at the conclusion of the dinner. There is also a difference between toasting beverages for reception and for rehearsal dinner. The bride and groom usually toast with everybody in the room at the reception with a glass of champagne. This means that you must purchase champagne and champagne flutes for everybody. At the rehearsal you can do this with wine or any other cocktails included in the menu.
You should know that rehearsal drinks start from water, soda and other nonalcoholic drinks to whiskey and brandy. This choice should be done according to the venue of the event. But you must keep in mind that rehearsal dinner toasts are never held with champagne. There is also a certain order of the speakers for each event. The one who makes the toast at the wedding reception is usually selected from a list of candidates, usually from the wedding party members. This selection occurs before the wedding. The father of the bride is usually the one who makes the toast at the reception. The rehearsal dinner host is the father of the groom, so he should make the toast at this event.
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Wedding Reception On A Budget Menu Ideas
Published November 19, 2012 | Many people admit that they love weddings because there is a lot of food, delicious desserts and drinks to serve. This is not the most profound reason for attending a wedding, but it’s a realistic one. Weddings are not all about eating and drinking. They are special events organized in the honor of the couple who finally managed to unite their destinies into one. This day is meaningful and full of spiritual significations. It is a symbolic event influenced by the religious factor.
The bride and groom should be able to transmit their joy and excitement for this day to everyone invited at the party. And there are many ways to do that. But the easiest way to make your guests happy is to offer them delicious food and play cheerful music. The food is sometimes regarded as one of the most important aspect of the reception and the most expensive part of the entire event. If your wedding is big, you must expect to pay more on the menu. To cut down the costs you can ask your family and friends to help you bake the food in your house. But our experts in field never recommend this to those who are not sure on their cooking aptitudes.
Wedding Reception On A Budget Menu Ideas (Photo by: Ismar Badzic)
If you are talented in field, go for it. Know that your invitees have high expectations when it comes to the food you will serve during the reception. So, make sure that your food is on their taste and fit their preferences. Many couples admit that delicious organic food makes guests happy. You should never choose cheap food or a less attractive presentation of the food for a wedding. You should use your imagination and creativity to come up with a unique idea of what to offer to your guests. Take into consideration the season, the venue and theme of the wedding. Inexpensive wedding food can be as delicious and appealing as expensive treats. It can be rich in flavor and versatile to arrange on trays. But you need to think and rethink all your options in order to make the wisest choice in the end.
You can have a potluck wedding reception where everyone can bring something they made in their own house. This idea works all the time for outdoors small weddings. If you’re having a backyard wedding based on close friends, family and neighbors, choose this modest path and have a wonderful dinner. Make sure that no one gets the same plate they brought from home. Or, you can serve the food in a buffet style. Barbecue menus are also cheaper and adequate for outdoors receptions. Holiday themes menus are easy to prepare and like. Sandwich and past buffets are cheap and delicious.
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Tropical Wedding Reception Themes
Published November 16, 2012 | More and more pairs are choosing the tropical style for their wedding. In this context, marrying abroad, in an exotic location seems like a natural choice. But it’s not necessary to spend on a plain ticket to reach a far-away destination. You can tie the knot on a local beach and experience the same exotic flair for less. In fact, both destination and local beach weddings are more affordable that traditional formal weddings. Beach celebrations are casual and more carefree.
You have the opportunity to choose from a myriad of tropical themes in this sense. Beach weddings can be planned by color or by a special motif. Both bright and cool tones are suitable for these types of nuptials. You might as well get inspired from the beautiful natural landscape outdoors and use it as your wedding background. There is no other more beautiful frame for an exotic wedding ceremony than the luxuriant vegetation. The sandy shore, the waves, the sun and the breeze will add even more beauty and uniqueness to your wedding setting.
Tropical Wedding Reception Themes (Photo by: Whatsername?)
Tropical weddings are laid-back and easier to enjoy by both couple and their guests. Your wedding can occur inland or on the shore. You can even get married on a boat or cruise line. It depends on your budget and type of wedding you’re planning. If you can’t afford or don’t have time to fly to a destination wedding beach, bring the tropics to you. There are many ways to bring the beach flair of the islands to a backyard or any other venue you’ve picked for your ceremony and reception. Among the most popular tropical themes you can get inspired from are the Hawaiian and Caribbean themes. It’s quite easy to adopt any of these themes and make it fit your wedding formality and space. Play Hawaiian music and welcome your friends and family with orchid leis. Add a few palm trees to make the space even more scenic and thematic.
Adorn the trees with white or colored lights to add even more romance and intimacy to the setting. Do this if your wedding occurs indoors. If your ceremony takes place outside use tiki torches to light up the place in a wilder and more rustic way. You can create different areas for the wedding and surround them with candles. Place seashells, starfishes and other sea-creature motifs on the tables. Buy colorful flowers for a more tropical effect. For a Caribbean themed wedding you can use exotic greenery for the décor and reggae music for the party. Serve tropical fruit juices based on mango, pineapples and coconuts and rum drinks for a fresh taste. Anything like Jamaican jerk chicken and local Caribbean cuisine food can suit your wedding menu.
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Tall Centerpieces For Wedding Reception Tables
Published November 14, 2012 | It’s every couple’s dream to plan a big wedding. Some of us manage to meet our own expectations, while others decide to plan a more intimate event at a smaller scale. It depends on your budget and major dream. It must be a theme or style you would like to follow for your special day. The concept of the “bid day” is not just a way of expressing the importance of a wedding. It also refers at the amplitude and grandiosity of the event. We can’t think of a more complex event than a wedding.
The couple has multiple tasks to fulfill and even more ideas to choose from in every sense. The most important thing to plan for the reception is the centerpieces. One way to obtain a sophisticated look for a small or big wedding is to use towering centerpieces. No matter the venue or the formality, tall wedding centerpieces always make an amazing impact. They are indeed more adequate for large rooms and open spaces. It wouldn’t be a good idea to create big centerpieces for small tables at an intimate reception. The room will look even smaller. Besides this, your guests won’t be able to communicate properly through the centerpieces.
Tall Centerpieces For Wedding Reception Tables (Photo by: Jonathan Day)
When making these arrangements you have to consider this aspect. You can choose either very tall or petite decorations, so that your invitees can talk over the tables and interact easy. High centerpieces are dramatic and extravagant, eye-catchy and opulent. They can be expensive to plan, although it depends on the flowers and recipients you’re using. It doesn’t have to be a floral-based reception. You can choose branches, crystals or other unique elements of décor that can cost you less. As we said before, another downside of tall centerpieces is that they can block your guests’ view. The ornaments for the tables must be properly executed. If you do this alone, make sure you choose a design that doesn’t obstruct your guests’ sightlines.
Ornaments that reach 24 inches high are easier to arrange with a lavish top and a thin base. This way your guests can see around and be able to communicate during the wedding. Tall centerpieces provide a fancy look no matter the way they are displayed. If you’re using long tables, arrange the centerpieces rarely on the tables to cut down the costs. If you’re having round or square smaller tables, choose the right size for the centerpieces according to the size of the tables. Your centerpieces can be traditional and contain popular flower and greenery, or they can be replicas of famous items, such as the Eiffel Tower. The flowers can be arranged in slim tall vases or use tall candelabras for a more whimsical or vintage effect.
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Wedding Reception Guests
Published November 13, 2012 | The couple has many responsibilities regarding their wedding attendants. The same thing we can say about the guests when it comes to their focus and behavior. They say that the invitees must keep their attention on the bride and groom and shower them with warmth and applause. This is their most important day and you’re there to offer them your company and support. This means giving them your best wishes and your best behavior. It’s easy to be a good guest but you may not know how to do this if you don’t learn more things about the etiquette.
Educate yourself on this and discover how to make the couple honored to have you there. Knowing what is expected of you can also make your staying more enjoyable for you and your partner. All participants in a wedding – starting with the bride and groom and ending up with the children – all must know and try to keep the social etiquette in mind. One of the most important responsibilities you have as a wedding guest is to respond politely and in time to the wedding invitations. Do it as soon as possible, to help the couple plan properly their wedding. It is expected from those have been invited to a wedding to send their RSVP cards as rapidly as they can.
Wedding Reception Guests (Photo by: Una Pan)
The bride and groom must arrange for the seating and food at the reception in real time. This is why it’s advisable for you to confirm or decline the invitation within the deadline. There is a special etiquette guideline for children at a wedding. The etiquette says that it’s not proper to bring additional guests. The names on the invitations should be clear about this aspect. Unless the bride and groom have mentioned that you are allowed to bring extra guests or your children, you are not allowed to do this. You must have their approval to bring your kids and other friends at the wedding reception. If the invitations request your names, make sure that know the number of persons the couple expects from your family.
There are invitations that have a special mention: “adults only” or “children allowed”. It’s also proper etiquette for the guests who have food intolerances or allergies to announce the couple of their problems. This will determine the bride and groom to ask for dietary restrictions when deciding on the menu. When it comes to gifts, the etiquette says that those who haven’t participated in the wedding shower should bring a gift to the bride at the reception. Cash wedding gifts are acceptable for the wedding reception. The money should be placed inside an envelope. The guests must leave the party thanking the couple for their special day and their invitation.
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Wedding Reception Banquet Halls
Published November 12, 2012 | The most important choice a couple must make for the wedding reception is the choice of venue. The amplitude and nature of the space, the proximity of the venue, the menu, the music, the table arrangements and the other details offered by the venue are essential aspects to consider when making this decision. Many couples choose to organize a banquet hall reception for their guests. It seems easier and cheaper this way. Those who don’t know the difference between banquets and receptions can learn more about it form this article.
We’ve decided to post here a few important characteristics of banquets and receptions to help you distinguish the perfect style for your wedding. Both these events are big, formal and important for those who are planning one. They have both similarities and differences. A wedding reception booked in a hall can be classified as a banquet. It’s just that the banquet involves a professionally-catered feast paid for by a business or individual for a special occasion. On the other hand, receptions refer at a receiving line and they are planned especially for weddings.
Wedding Reception Banquet Halls (Photo by: Angelica Gaskell)
Both banquets and receptions include a pre-established list of guests and a number of servings. Both these events are in general formal and elegant. Planning a wedding reception in a banquet hall or style is a great way to reduced the wedding cost and enjoy more simplicity and elegance. It can be a hotel or restaurant room, a function hall or a lodge room. These facilities are often chosen for banquets and business events or festivities. But if you’re planning a small and simple wedding on a budget you can also follow this style with success. A reception can also refer to an ordination of a man to the priesthood, a military promotion or a retirement. Banquet-style wedding receptions do not differ that much from decorations used for a sit-down traditional reception.
The principal difference is that the couple has the responsibility of beatifying the guest tables themselves. This task usually falls on the bride’s shoulders. She can ask her bridal party members to give her a hand with all the preparations. The reception décor and setting for a banquet wedding is up to the bride and her preferences. It can be fun and easy to pick unique decorations and assemble them for a personalized wedding. This is a wonderful time to get creative and fun. Avoid getting stressed out about it by taking one step out of time. Relax and focus on the tonality and feel of the wedding you want to create for your invitees. Choose a theme and try to coordinate every single detail in the colors and motifs of the event. Use balloons and other fabric hanging decorations for the ceiling and walls.
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Wedding Reception Restaurant
Published November 8, 2012 | There are many types of venues one can choose for a memorable wedding. One of the most popular, however, is the restaurant. Many couples – of different ages and interests decide to plan the reception party in a local restaurant. This place is the most elegant of all and the easiest to access. It’s easier to plan a wedding party in a restaurant because they have contracts with many vendors and can offer many pre-made decorations you can use, depending on your wedding style.
Nevertheless, if you have a unique theme, they may not be able to provide with the right decorations for your wedding setting. But you can buy special napkins and personalized chair covers. They should offer you elegant tables and chairs, tableware, glassware, food, cake and perhaps matching linens. These are included in the price of the venue and available in the same color or theme. You must choose your own flowers in the colors of your wedding. Many elements you need for your wedding should be provided by the venue.
Wedding Reception Restaurant (Photo by: Toshihiro Gamo)
You should be free to decorate the place in your favorite way. If the venue doesn’t allow you to do that, find another restaurant where you can implement your own theme. It’s important t establish these details before signing the contract. Decorating a restaurant for a wedding shouldn’t be difficult for your budget and neither time-consuming. You should be able to do this with a day or two in advance. The choice of colors is one of the most important. Try making this decision prior to any other wedding decisions and purchases. Contact the restaurant to schedule all important meetings with the management and caterers. There are many couples who choose to spend their wedding day in a restaurant because it’s cheaper and easier this way. Make sure you discuss about the type of décor you are allowed to use for the locale. Find out what you are not supposed to use in anyhow.
There may be prohibitions regarding their space and this is why it’s essential to ask if there are any. Don’t go alone to meet the management, but take your groom and the bridal party members. They should be able to help you plan the space properly and decide on how to arrange and decorate the tables. The easiest way to adorn the place is to use specific flowers and matching colors. Use interesting vases in different shapes and designs to add more uniqueness to the setting. The centerpieces can consist of anything but flowers if you want something more original, like candles, fruit and veggies, wine bottles, stacked tea cups and other family heirloom pieces. Don’t forget about the walls and ceiling décor.
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