Tag: reception ideas

Wedding Decor: Creative Draping Ideas

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

Draping is an easy way to transform a space from average to awesome! If you want to hide ugly ceilings and walls or just make a space more romantic, look at draping the space.  White or ivory draping is the most popular color and is seen at many wedding ceremonies.  Although I still love the classic white draping, you can choose colored draping for a modern look.  Take a look at this pale peach draping for a twist on the traditional white used to accentuate the doors in to the ceremony location.

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Don’t be afraid of color for the ceremony! I love this bold yellow paired paired with white to soften such a bright color.

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For a rustic outdoor wedding look at using burlap draped around the ceremony.

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Of course draping is gorgeous for the cocktail hour and reception as well as the ceremony.  I love the colored draping to transform your venue in to a modern atmosphere.

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Look at this amazing orange draping!  You don’t need any other decor with this bold backdrop!

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Tents can be boring but with draping you can enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful environment.  As an added tip make sure to add beautiful lighting to complete the space.

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Do you love this colored draping?  Or do you prefer the classic white draping?

We would love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Planning!

Ten Creative Food Stations

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Do you want to make your wedding unique?  One way to leave a lasting impression on your guests is with your reception food.   Having fun and creative food stations is a great way to make your wedding stand out.  When deciding on a food station try to think outside of the box.  Think about your favorite foods and how you can create a station that will be interactive and fun for your guests.  Here are some of our favorite food stations that you won’t see at every wedding!

Grits Bar

One of my favorite food stations for a southern wedding is a grits bar! Have guests add their favorite toppings like bacon, peppers, onions and cheese.

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Biscuit Bar

Another creative food bar for a southern wedding is a biscuit bar.  Include assorted jams, jellies, and butters. Who doesn’t love warm biscuits? Yum!

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Taco Bar

For a fun food bar, try a taco bar filled with different meats, cheeses and assorted toppings.

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Nacho Bar

If you want something lighter than tacos try a nacho bar!

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Popcorn Bar

A popcorn bar stocked with different types of popcorn makes a great station and can even double as a favor for guests.  Include candies, peanuts and chocolates to eat with the popcorn for a perfect treat!

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Chili Bar

For a Fall or Winter wedding a chili bar the perfect comfort food on a chilly wedding day.

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If you love seafood, try a clam bake bar!

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Burger Bar

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Omelet Bar

For an early afternoon or brunch wedding why not serve omelets?

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Milkshake Bar

For a creative dessert, try a milkshake bar with assorted flavors and toppings!

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What is your favorite food bar?  Leave us your comments.

Happy Planning!

Kids Table Ideas

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

Let’s face it, as much as you may not want kids to attend your wedding or even indicate an adult reception there will inevitably be some guests that have to bring their children.  You have to decide what is most important to you….you allow them to attend the wedding with their children or put your foot down and inform them they cannot come with their kids.  If you make the latter decision, be prepared to upset some friends or family.   

In my opinion kids are an important part of the family and why hassle with upsetting people just to prevent a handful of kids from attending.  Trust me, if you choose an evening wedding most  guests will leave the kiddies at home with a sitter however out of town guests may not have that luxury.  If you are having a few kids attend why not come up with some creative ideas to make them happy and keep them busy at the same time!

One of my favorite ideas is a kids table or kids “station” where the kids can go either during dinner or immediately following dinner and have their own fun. 

 Make sure to give the kids a variety of fun things to do….some of my favorite things are crayons, stickers, and coloring books.  Any fun container (like the lunchbox above)  is a perfect way to display all of the items. I would also suggest personalizing the gift or container. Just like adults, kids will feel very special knowing they were thought of for the wedding.   Another great idea is to use parchment paper for a table mat or over the entire table so you don’t have to worry about any messes or drawings on the linens.

Be creative and choose age appropriate items for the children attending.  If you have kids that are a little older you can even put card games or puzzles that all of the kids can have fun playing with!  How cute is the mini etch-a-sketch below?!

 The best part is that all of these fun items also double as great favors for the kids to take home with them after the wedding!

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