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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 426519" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>Star, I'm trying to come up with a way to jazz up basic white linens on the tables (hall supplies nice white clothes etc but we want some color so we want to add on or something). We need to figure out centerpieces, favors, etc. The hall is also the venue since we aren't having a church wedding. There is a separate area we will convert for the ceremony then put to right, it is actually the sunk in large dance area. We will transform it for the ceremony and then have chairs etc removed afterward to resurrect the dance floor. So I guess I need to find a way to make that area look special for the ceremony. I'd like to maybe (?? not sure ???) do something a bit unique with the ceremony area. Not the typical big arch decorated to stand under with a runner down the middle and chairs lined up on both sides in rows. Since the guest list isn't large, I'm hoping to find a creative way to stage that area and make it look attractive, but also create a coziness perhaps. Something a little different that feels like a family gathering, not a "show", does that at all make sense? Hard to explain a vague vision that even I can't picture lol.</p><p></p><p>The food part is easy, they offer staff on site to cater the meal, prices are good so I'll work with them on the menu. The midnight buffet will be self serve cold things, so no biggie there. I am going to try to find someone local to do a special cake that will be elegant, small, no overkill. Never really checked out wedding cakes so not sure what is exactly right for a small personal wedding cake? Or how to incorporate wedding colors or anything. I'm going to have to read me some wedding magazines or something lol. I truly am winging it since I'm clueless about weddings.</p><p></p><p>I'd like to also find some way to really express just how special all our guests are. Since it is going to be ONLY our nearest and dearest, a generic "thanks for coming, blah blah blah" doesn't feel right.</p><p></p><p>So yeah. I need colors, decorations, linens, centerpieces, favors, ideas on what isn't tacky regarding alcohol. That's a biggie. There will be a cash bar as provided by the hall. Most of us don't drink at family events but this is a wedding and will be new years so we're having the hall provide the bar (costs us nothing, that is all good). We do think we should put some wine on the tables, but how much do you provide at tables? Don't want people passing out in their wine, S/O and I both will not be drinking at all but want our guests to have the option.</p><p></p><p>what else goes into wedding planning? lol I'm sure I don't know but am probably leaving out a ton of things.</p><p></p><p>What are tacky things you've all seen people do? As in, give me a DO NOT DO IT list please lol. And if something stood out to you all at a wedding as being really a great touch, would love to hear that too.</p><p></p><p>I will be making all of the decorations and centerpieces etc on my own likely, with help from my super crafty cousin. I believe I'll do my own bouquet etc as well. I don't want a ton of flowers. I loved the dark burgandy poinsetta suggestions for putting around, I'd thought of it myself, thinking that might be a nice touch given the season. I do enjoy flowers but don't want flowers to be cascading everywhere etc. My idea of elegant is less can be more if the less is done right, does that make sense?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 426519, member: 4264"] Star, I'm trying to come up with a way to jazz up basic white linens on the tables (hall supplies nice white clothes etc but we want some color so we want to add on or something). We need to figure out centerpieces, favors, etc. The hall is also the venue since we aren't having a church wedding. There is a separate area we will convert for the ceremony then put to right, it is actually the sunk in large dance area. We will transform it for the ceremony and then have chairs etc removed afterward to resurrect the dance floor. So I guess I need to find a way to make that area look special for the ceremony. I'd like to maybe (?? not sure ???) do something a bit unique with the ceremony area. Not the typical big arch decorated to stand under with a runner down the middle and chairs lined up on both sides in rows. Since the guest list isn't large, I'm hoping to find a creative way to stage that area and make it look attractive, but also create a coziness perhaps. Something a little different that feels like a family gathering, not a "show", does that at all make sense? Hard to explain a vague vision that even I can't picture lol. The food part is easy, they offer staff on site to cater the meal, prices are good so I'll work with them on the menu. The midnight buffet will be self serve cold things, so no biggie there. I am going to try to find someone local to do a special cake that will be elegant, small, no overkill. Never really checked out wedding cakes so not sure what is exactly right for a small personal wedding cake? Or how to incorporate wedding colors or anything. I'm going to have to read me some wedding magazines or something lol. I truly am winging it since I'm clueless about weddings. I'd like to also find some way to really express just how special all our guests are. Since it is going to be ONLY our nearest and dearest, a generic "thanks for coming, blah blah blah" doesn't feel right. So yeah. I need colors, decorations, linens, centerpieces, favors, ideas on what isn't tacky regarding alcohol. That's a biggie. There will be a cash bar as provided by the hall. Most of us don't drink at family events but this is a wedding and will be new years so we're having the hall provide the bar (costs us nothing, that is all good). We do think we should put some wine on the tables, but how much do you provide at tables? Don't want people passing out in their wine, S/O and I both will not be drinking at all but want our guests to have the option. what else goes into wedding planning? lol I'm sure I don't know but am probably leaving out a ton of things. What are tacky things you've all seen people do? As in, give me a DO NOT DO IT list please lol. And if something stood out to you all at a wedding as being really a great touch, would love to hear that too. I will be making all of the decorations and centerpieces etc on my own likely, with help from my super crafty cousin. I believe I'll do my own bouquet etc as well. I don't want a ton of flowers. I loved the dark burgandy poinsetta suggestions for putting around, I'd thought of it myself, thinking that might be a nice touch given the season. I do enjoy flowers but don't want flowers to be cascading everywhere etc. My idea of elegant is less can be more if the less is done right, does that make sense? [/QUOTE]
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