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What do you think about couples seeing each other and doing pictures before the ceremony?
There is not a right nor wrong answer to this question. Every person is different and so are their weddings. No two people are alike and nor should their weddings.
Some folks will promote the “traditional” belief of it being bad luck or that it is some how blasphemous for the groom to see the bride before hand. The opposite end of the “traditional” belief is that such traditions are connected to the days when marriages were arranged and virgin brides were sold to older men. This is tradition is the truth. This was a tactic used to keep the old men from deciding a bride was not worth the price was going to pay and keep from backing out.
There’s tons of ways to get creative when it comes to your wedding reception, but what really stands out as unique among the rest? Here’s some fun ideas for your celebration that may not have crossed your mind.
1. KEGS
Yes- we know your wedding isn’t a college frat party. But wouldn’t it be awfully convenient to have the kegs out so guests could re-fill their own cups?
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There’s one thing guests always remember about a wedding — the food (was it the best meal of your life? Or was it so awful that you ordered a pizza later on?). But you don’t need a ton of fancy food to make a good impression; the presentation can transform the simplest fare into a meal worth remembering for all the right reasons. Event designer and food stylist teamed up with The California Milk Advisory Board to come up with these creative ways to make your food a spectacular part of your décor.
Bread and Butter
Take this dinner staple up a notch with a gorgeous rustic-inspired display featuring a variety of rolls paired with honey- and herb-infused butters.
A couple of weeks ago my sister-in-law got married. Oh, what a day that was. Actually we’ve been celebrating for almost a year now. I had the honor to throw her a Bridal Shower. Chad and I were both in the wedding and, of course, Miss Ava was the flower girl.
After our months and months of celebrating the engagement and finally the wedding, it was time for one last party. On Sunday after the wedding, we had a bit of a recovery get together with the bridal party…which meant it was time for a little Hair of the Dog and, in Brooke’s world, that means a Big Bloody Mary! I have to say that I’m not really much of a fan but I was all about creating an Over the Top Bloody Mary Bar!
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