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Heidi Gave us these descriptives for her dream day: Garden Party, Grandmillennial, great good, fun reception atmosphere![/field] When guests entered the reception they were greeted by servers in blue aprons holding moss trays with margaritas in custom mini parton bottles! To end the night, they passed French Fries on the dance floor!
The color blocking around the reception tied all of the headtable greenery in! field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]Enhanced getting ready portraits with a fabric backdrop to further color block portraits.[/field]
Find: Rustic Hexagonal Backdrop Deal: 25% off through December 4th This hexagonal arch would make a lovely backdrop for a ceremony or behind the headtable. Select your perfect color combination and size to make the perfect addition to your reception. We love these matching bands, and we also love that they are only $95.23
Posey Pop created everything from lush, overflowing centerpieces to whimsical wild grasses and flora dotted throughout the ceremony aisles and headtable. The best of season florals included cosmos, lizzy, orlaya, dogwood blossoms, scabiosa, sweet peas, ranunculus, smoke bush and mock orange with tall grasses.
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Petal Pink, Pistachio, Cool Mint Green, Ivory[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Alexandra was clear on her vision from the start: to have a reception at her parent’s home, tucked beneath Arkansas’ renowned Pinnacle Mountain.
This verdant pathway, brimming with life and beauty, will not only serve as a memorable element of the ceremony, but will also be repurposed as a gift to grace the entrance of the reception, continuing its role in enhancing the event’s overall aesthetics. In addition, we use our optic glass votives and cermainc votives.
Danielle also changed into a gorgeous sparkly, form fitting gown for the reception.[/field] There were patterns brought to life on the table with multiple texture elements. The headtable was a beautiful BBJ La Tavola linen. This A-line gown, embroidered with floral applique had a glitter tulle and bows on the shoulders.
For the reception, she removed the bolero and added, in its place, a playful touch with a charming pearl “party bow![/field] The headtable was a focal point of beauty, adorned with cascading chandeliers, a monochromatic floral runner, and custom linens paired with coordinating menus.[/field]
The headtable at this vibrant wedding was a stunning display of creativity and color, featuring a delightful mix of bright garden florals and elegant orchids, complemented by playful touches of pineapples and bananas. There was a fun element where the groom’s father sang some songs with the band.
For the reception, we brought the botanical garden indoors with plenty of florals for each table. For the headtable, we chose to create a simple greenery design for a natural touch and surrounded the front with plenty of tall floral arrangements. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Specialty Linens were provided by BBJ La Tavola and the reception was tented by Sperry. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The Ceremony Music was performed by SRQ Violinist. Dancing started right after introductions and guests could grab their dinner whenever they pleased.
She even sourced gorgeous silk white bows for the inner ceremony seats that were later moved to the headtable. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Every song we chose for our wedding day was carefully selected. Cheri has an amazing eye for design and instantly understood my vision.
Totally worth it, especially the flowers above the headtable and the stage. The flowers really tied together the entire wedding design. We used mirrored place cards, which matched our mirror welcome sign! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , The Blog , Traditional Elegance
We brought in lucite/acrylic in with the chairs, headtable “acrylic” place mats, and lucite napkin rings. Lovelily Flowers over delivered in every area, but one of the top WOW moments was her headtable install we all dreamed up together. It was center and close to the dance floor, so it was hard to miss.
Do you want each of your respective families sitting together or at separate tables? Will your bridal party be at a headtable or mixed amongst other tables? These are just some questions to ask yourself when creating your reception seating plan. Here are a few tips to help your guests locate their tables: 1.
The inspiration behind them was doing an overhang over the headtable of lush pink and white flowers with greenery mixed in. I wanted the greenery to look like moss coming down to fit the theme of Bald Head and the Spanish moss. We had round tables throughout for our guests with a white Chivari chair.
The bride wanted the headtable to feel as though you were dining amongst the flowers in an upside down garden. Together, Leila James Events and Stone Blossom designed a stunning, draping delphinium installation was added over the headtable, which created an extra pop of blue to the already breathtaking surroundings.
For the welcome reception, we focused on highlighting the poolside space of the estate, adding a dash of Slim Aaron’s poolside glamour to keep the vibe energetic and start the weekend with a truly exciting kick-off celebration. We balanced Summer-inspired pops of color with a quintessential base palette of blues, greens and whites.
The headtable was also a showstopper, adorned with a stunning long and low arrangement that traversed the entire length of the table. field] [field title=”Special Detail #3″]Ensuring everyone had a blast at the reception was a top priority for us, so having a great DJ was essential.
Requirement for the ceremony was that it had to be outdoors, and short and sweet! // We wanted the Reception to be an Elevated Glam, and to bring the outside, inside. field] [field title=”Special Detail #2″]The Reception Space — I couldn’t have imagined this space any better even in my wildest dreams!
We brought in wood tables with the headtable and accented the dining tables with green napkins, gold flatware, and pink goblets. On the dining tables we went with classic garlands with pops of blooms on the long tables to tie in the greenery inside and went with stunning soft and whimsical centerpieces on the rounds.
Her fun reception dress was Carolina Herrera from Bergdorf Goodman. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Beautiful words of love, a special wine sharing ceremony, the stomping of the glass, and celebration! Her hair was pulled back in a timeless and elegant low bun.
The voluminous skirt was detachable so she could go from a show-stopping and romantic look at a ceremony to a chic and refined ensemble at the reception. The headtables featured white jacquard linens, a favorite textile of the brides, and the guest tables featured an ivory overlay. Guests absolutely loved it!
One over the headtable & one over the incredible dancing area. My reception dress was from Dmitras Bridal.[/field] The cake shots are some of our favorites [/field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]I walked down the aisle to Halo by Beyonce (she’s my favorite).
Oh, and always consider who has already sent in their RSVPs to your wedding invitations so that you can confirm seats for guests as you move toward your big day and start to flesh out your reception seating chart. Remember that when it comes to wedding reception seating charts, there are a few rules to follow— and maybe a few to break.
Although the venue is gorgeous with high ceilings and a ton of character lending to its history, we wanted to turn it into a garden vibe and create that WOW moment both when walking into ceremony and then again after the room turn, when seeing the reception decked out in white and textural details.[/field] He was also adorned in flowers!
The Taylor Swift-inspired butterfly cake on the headtable was the crown jewel among cake pops, macaroons, cookie bars and even more cakes! field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”] Multiple cakes adorned several tables throughout the reception – most notably the Taylor Swift-inspired butterfly cake at the headtable.
The headtable was a lively mix of colorful tapered candles in glass hurricanes, sprigs of greenery, and bud vases. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″] Our sweet golden retriever Maple was a big part of the day in many ways.
The same floral color palette was carried through to the reception space. field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”] In lieu of wedding cake, the couple chose a more traditional “Florida” dessert option of key lime pie with coconut whipped ganache, coconut sorbet, passion fruit foam, and margarita gel.
Beneath towering pines and oak trees, a romantic and relaxed reception awaited guests. Ample ivory arrangements elevated the open space with a floral archway over the couple’s headtable. The couple exchanged vows beneath an ivory floral archway tucked beneath the edge of a citrus orchard.
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, bright natural greens, and a hint of blush pink [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]From a custom painted dress from Lake Como, Italy to a museum reception hall, this black tie affair was designed with art and family roots in mind.
We decided on a long gold mirrored headtable for the welcome party and family surrounded by round tables in the courtyard. We wanted the cake to go along with the simple, elegant, spring theme.[/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Lush floral arrangements lined the aisle, to be repurposed later into the reception décor. The reception staircase was decked with repurposed greenery from the ceremony aisle arrangements combined with added florals in complementary tones. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: The Blog
[/field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”] The wedding cake was a classic vanilla buttercream cake by Susie Cake Bakery. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Summer , The Blog
I found vintage peacocks at an antique store for the headtable, and used them in my invites and wedding signage. The reception tent was lined with colorful flowers with greenery hanging from the ceiling. I chose Mattie’s because of its romantic historic charm. And I fell in love with the venue’s roaming peacocks!
After the ceremony, he exchanged his tux jacket for a white dinner jacket and wore that for our sunset photos and the reception. Later during the reception, we passed out Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches as a late night snack, these proved a crowd favorite! We filled in a lush and long row of baby’s breath down the length of the table.
Clementines as escort cards on the headtable were also a meaningful way to reference my Floridian roots subtly.” [/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] “Will and I were introduced by mutual friends during our sophomore year of college at Shooters II Saloon, a local Duke University bar.
Serving as the pièce de résistance, a magnificent cascading floral runner adorned the headtable, commanding attention with its sheer beauty. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]Jesse and Cara were set up through their mutual friends.
We also love the dual purpose that these serve in being able to move them to the reception space and give them more life! Placing them in areas like the headtable, cake table and DJ booth. There was no shortage on sweets![/field] Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us
Jeanne’s family surprised Jeanne + Davis during the reception with a rendition of Taking Care of Business which they switched to “Jeannie Mae and Davis” and had all the guests up off their seats dancing along! Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Modern , Real Weddings , The Blog
We chose an all-inclusive headtable with our wedding party to allow us to take in the celebration feeling like we were amongst everyone we love. The Mixology by Melissa team ensured the cocktails were personal to us and an experience all on their own. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: The Blog
Each guest was presented with bespoke menus from Peak Event Services , and the headtable featured place cards nestled within small clay potted plants, hand-lettered with guests’ names by Pretty in Ink. They departed from a boat launch at Crocker Park, crossed the harbor by boat, and arrived at their cocktail reception.
To kick off the open bar reception, the bride and groom poured bottles of Moët & Chandon into their champagne tower! The flowers for the dinner reception were also created in a delicate garden style. Each table’s floral arrangements were complimented by taupe-colored taper candles and votives of various sizes and shapes.
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