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As guests made their way to the reception tables, they picked out their escort card from a Topo Chico escort card display shelf to open and enjoy before dinner was served! As the couple entered their reception, they ‘soft opened’ the evening with a mini champagne tower, too! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Organic florals, a long serpentine table for an outdoor reception, and gorgeous stationery were just some of the details selected to showcase this design direction. One long serpentine table served as the reception setup for all 100 guests in the back garden. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
A fluffy hydrangea garland for the sweetheart table set the stage; and a combination of multiplecenterpieces, utilizing our chinoiserie vase collection created a dynamic reception space ready to have fans of the color blue swooning. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
And then changed into a Markarian dress for the reception. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog
It was designed to look like a baseball jersey from his favorite team, the San Francisco Giants.[/field] field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]The real MVP of the wedding day was their golden retriever, Penny.
From elevated passed hors d’oeuvres like seared tuna skewers and mini lobster rolls to hearty, family-style apps at the rehearsaldinner, every course was designed to make guests feel welcomed and well-cared for. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Modern , Real Weddings , The Blog
The reception area continued this theme with long tables adorned with light pinks, gentle yellows, and vibrant oranges. For the reception, the long tables were decorated with tall candelabras, cut fruit and flowers in the wedding colours, adding a touch of romance and sophistication to the evening.
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]I always envisioned the reception to be colorful and vibrant to exude a sense of joy and excitement. We chose to keep the rehearsaldinner at Acre Resort in more neutral tones so that our wedding day and reception really popped.
White floristics beautifully contrasted with a dark frame of receptiondinner structure, while gold cutlery elevated the entire look[/field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]Classic white 4-tier wedding cake decorated with floral elements.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
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Kick off the festivities with an incredible rehearsaldinner featuring a variety of mouthwatering pizzas from the adorable pizza cart. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The ceremony: – The mood: Perfect weather… overcast with just a few droplets of rain.
First and foremost, I love historic venues and what they’ve done in this particular case to salvage the original building, turning it into gorgeous venue spaces: The Pavillion, the barn, the dressing suites, the courtyard, the balcony and their beautiful gardens – design wise, the options are endless! Yes, they do.
RehearsalDinner Dress: Cara’s rehearsaldinner dress was her mother’s wedding dress, reconstructed and reimagined by Lovellfaye. She surprised her mother on the day of the rehearsal, and it was the perfect way to incorporate her into their big day. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Marek is a fan of architecture, so we brought in touches of the Mont La Salle building details into the stationery design, constructed a custom seating display (in the style of one of their fav Chicago hangouts), and upgraded the reception chairs to something a bit more modern. I paired the dress with Jimmy Choo Sacaria 85 High Block heels.
field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]I am big on traditional church ceremonies! I wrote a letter to Logan every month of our engagement and gave them to him at our rehearsaldinner for him to read the morning of our wedding. He is so thoughtful. Too incredible not to share![/field]
I wore a pair of my mom’s diamond earrings on the rehearsaldinner night.” For the dinnerreception, the couple wanted to keep the main focus the dancing and celebrating, so they opted for formal stations. She had everyone rank their favorites so in the end it was a nice mix but the fabric matched perfectly.
White draping in the reception. She recommended that the couple do their “firstlook” in Aspen before riding the gondola to the top together. They did a firstlook with their beloved dog, Stella. Bride and groom changed into Adidas tracksuits for the second half of the reception. Bridesmaids wore champagne.
’ We started the weekend by having a small catholic ceremony with just our families — followed by a family dinner. We had our rehearsaldinner, a welcome party, a morning walk with the bride, the reception, and brunch. A dreamlike outdoor reception was draped in ivory fabrics from the tent.
For the welcome party / rehearsaldinner, we really leaned into the mountain western vibes. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]Jewelry: Mom’s heirlooms and Tyler’s family jeweler Tyler’s watch was Cartier.
When looking for fabrics with Mara she fell in love with a 3D lace that had subtle touches of sparkle. It was at that moment that Natalie decided to have her rehearsaldinner dress be her touch of blue and her wedding gown would be all ivory. She loved how the lace was romantic yet still modern.
I styled the dress with the matching lace bolero with a keyhole back and cathedral lace veil for the ceremony, and then removed it to highlight the dress’ low scooped back and effortless style for the reception. Reception decor included stacked plates with French scroll details, vintage cutlery and cut glass crystal.
[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The bride wanted an elegant outdoor affair that matched her sexy, fun, and flirty style—the wedding weekend started with an intimate rehearsaldinner at Merriman’s in Honolulu, Hawai’i. The bride called it “Berriman’s at Merriman’s.”
field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”][/field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]I would say the most special and intimate moment was at our firstlook where I was able to surprise Brett with his gift. This is a moment that whenever I think back to it I can’t help but cry.
We customized the dress with shoulder straps for the ceremony, which later came off for the reception. Near the end of the reception, I changed into a short dancing dress by Amur. At the rehearsaldinner, I wore a white linen maxi by ALEXIS. It felt wonderful to lighten up at that point. I chose to wear white all weekend.
Transforming the ceremony site into the reception site was a favorite for Paulina, wowing guests and adding a little drama to the setting to achieve that fairytale vision. Villa di Geggiano chianti was served with dinner. Signature drinks were designed to represent their dogs. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
The rest of the guests can give the speech at the rehearsaldinner because remember the more speeches, the less dancing time you have in the wedding. Grand Entrance Grand entrance is the first formal introduction of the wedding couple into the wedding reception. What’s the typical wedding order?
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field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]We + our entire wedding parties stayed at a beautiful, local historic estate in Rumson called the Rohallion, helping create our dream of a mini college reunion (Dartmouth pong was played all weekend!).
As a sweet detail, she kept some of the extra fabric after alterations to cut into bows as a part of her bridesmaid gifts that she gave her ladies at the rehearsaldinner![/field] We also love the dual purpose that these serve in being able to move them to the reception space and give them more life!
The couple desired to incorporate elements of their hometown throughout their wedding weekend for their guests to enjoy – beginning with a waterfront rehearsaldinner to selecting one of the oldest churches for their wedding ceremony to an intimate cocktail hour in a local art gallery that featured Lowcountry artists’ work.
field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Our wedding was officiated by a close friend (Rohan) who poetically captured the essence of our relationship so beautifully. We laughed and cried throughout the ceremony and it was all so beautifully raw and real.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
It was simple, structured, timeless, and flattering, and just what she was looking for. Despite having a firstlook with Parker on the wedding day, the overskirt was a surprise to him as Bailey made her way down the aisle with her Dad. serving all the custom coffee classics for the guests throughout the reception.
The rehearsaldinner featured Mexican food: a Fiesta salad with jicama, black olives, cherry tomatoes, Cabo fish tacos, tacos de carnitas, grilled chicken breast with chile verde sauce, and a delectable corn soufflé. The guests had fun putting their glasses on and posing for photos. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
We covered the trees outside their home in fairy lights and lit the pathway across the small stream leading to the reception with lanterns that shed light on their rose gardens. When I look back at the photos she took they feel the way my memories of the day do – dreamy, soft and just perfectly out of reach.
After the ceremony, he exchanged his tux jacket for a white dinner jacket and wore that for our sunset photos and the reception. I absolutely adored the white dinner jacket and it was the perfect element of classic glamour. As much as possible, we used baby’s breath, white delphinium, and stock instead of leafy greenery.
The bride did a reverse firstlook with her bridesmaids, since she was so excited to see them all together and see how her vision had become a reality.[/field] field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Our two scripture passages came from theologian and friend Dr. Ellen F.
The two shared an intimate firstlook beneath lush, dripping greenery, exchanging personal vows meant only for each other's ears. Before tying the knot in front of all of their friends and family, Jess and Jared wanted a moment to themselves. Happy Anniversary Jess and Jared! One year down, forever to go. Power: Sunbelt Rentals
The weekend began in Boston, MA where guests gathered for a rehearsaldinner at Rochambeau. The couple then proceeded to meet at the Boston Public Garden where they shared a heart-warming firstlook. The tented reception was effortlessly elegant, with soft white draping and warm accents of candle light.
The weekend began in Boston, MA where guests gathered for a rehearsaldinner at Rochambeau. The couple then proceeded to meet at the Boston Public Garden where they shared a heart-warming firstlook. The tented reception was effortlessly elegant, with soft white draping and warm accents of candle light.
The social media team is also willing to perform these services at events leading up to the wedding, including bachelorette parties and rehearsaldinners. McNitt at her reception by content creator Kate McReynolds.
The firstlook unfolded in a secluded corner of the Downtown Mall—a quiet haven away from the bustling energy of the impending celebration. As guests enjoyed cocktail hour, vendors flipped the upstairs space from ceremony to reception.
Their wedding weekend began with a rehearsaldinner at Contessa. After getting ready at their separate hotels, the couple arrived at the Harvard Club and shared a romantic firstlook in the Massachusetts room. Can we just say- we were absolutely obsessed with this checkerboard floor?
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Then she changed into a fun party dress late in the reception, which is an increasingly popular wedding trend we love. The couple’s FirstLook! The groom got teary eyes and it was truly precious to see his reaction viewing his bride for the first time. Her veil even included a trendy bow! Be sure to read on to learn more!
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