Wednesday, June 16, 2010

What to expect at a cocktail wedding reception

Our wedding reception is a cocktail style reception. We are having passed hors dourves and two stations and throughout the evening food will be either hand passed or displayed at a station. The purpose of the cocktail reception is to create a social atmosphere rather than a traditional wedding reception. We encourage our guests to mingle and socialize with one another instead of staying at their seats. Seating at the reception will be open; we are not assigning any seating for the wedding. Tables for our family and bridal party will be reserved. In order to create more space, a smaller amount of tables and seating will present and are not necessary since there will be no set time to eat dinner. This is a change from a traditional wedding that some are accustomed to. Please understand that we are looking to create a fun party atmosphere for all of our guests to have a blast while celebrating the start of our new life together.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

If you're going to do it, do it classy

The garter, my least favorite thing about the wedding. We are not doing the garter or throwing the bouquet. It's just not our style. There is something about my husband reaching up my dress in front of our entire family that I don't love. Also, never mind the poor girl who has a stranger do the same thing to her. However, I had to share this site I recently found with you. These are garters yes, but classy, cute and eco-friendly garters, which I absolutely love! So check out The Garter Girl . I must say after finding them, I am thinking about wearing one. If you wear a garter there is nothing that says you have to throw it. It's just another great accessory.