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A head table fit for a king and queen - that's what some brides feel
like when they are looking out onto their guests during the
reception. But many brides, including me, feel this is just a
bit too much. The bridesmaids and groomsmen are spread out
like wings on either side of you. How can one possibly enjoy
eating and conversation like this? Check out some of the
suggestions in this week's article about Head Tables.
In this issue, you'll find helpful info on:
- Do you really need a Head Table?
- Ceremony Flowers
- FAQ: Do I have to serve a dessert in addition to the wedding cake?
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From Christina Friedrichsen's Intimate Weddings: Planning
a Small Wedding that Fits Your Budget and Style,
www.intimate-weddings.com
If you're having a small guest list, it might not be appropriate to
have a head table - especially if half your guests will be up there!
Darin and I (we had 50 guests at our wedding) didn't like the idea
of a head table. I didn't want to feel like I was on stage all night
and during dinner I wanted to feel like I was part of the group.
Rather than be set apart from our guests, we sat at a round table
that was placed among the other tables in the tent. Since we had a
small wedding party, our table included both sets of parents, my
maid of honor and Darin's best man.
Here are other great alternatives to the head table:
The Sweetheart Table: This seems to be the most popular alternative
to the head table. It only includes you and your significant other
and can be situated wherever you want.
John and Kerry, for instance, chose to sit at a sweetheart table in
the middle of the room: "The other tables formed a circle around us.
It was a great feeling to be surrounded by our families and friends.
I recommend it all the time to friends planning weddings."
The Community Table: If you're having a very small guest list, why
not have everyone sit at the same table. You can't beat that for
intimacy! This format worked out beautifully for Shannon and Robert,
who had eight guests.
"The entire evening we felt as though we had just our friends over
for dinner. It was truly amazing," says Shannon.
If you have a larger guest list you can do what Mellinda and Rondell
did. They had 57 guests at their medieval themed wedding, and had
guests sit at a "U" shaped table - with the head table at the bottom
of the "U".
The "I'll Sit With Whomever I Want" Table: Maybe you'll have a small
wedding party (or won't have one at all). Why not include your
closest family members at your table? As I mentioned earlier, Darin
and I choose to sit with our parents. We wouldn't have had it any
other way!
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Ceremony
flowers may be used to personalize your ceremony site.
They are usually beautiful bouquets of flowers that help
to decorate the altar and/or podium, and often are brought
to the reception site after the ceremony.
Altar: Traditionally, there are flower arrangements on either
side of the alter. These tend to be on the larger side, so
that they can be seen from afar.
Trellis: If you're having an outside wedding, you may want to
consider renting a
trellis. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many
florists rent these and will decorate them with your
wedding colors.
Pews: You may want to decorate the pews with a simple ribbon and
flower arrangement. You may also use these to mark
reserved seats for special guests.
After the Ceremony: After the ceremony, there are many options for the
flowers. Below are some suggestions: |
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Have a
family member or guest bring the bouquet to the
reception to use as a centerpiece on the gift or
reception card table.
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Deliver
them to a nursing home or hospital for someone else to
enjoy.
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Deliver
them to a sick friend or relative who could not attend
your wedding.
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If there
is a service the next day, they may be left behind.
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Do I have to serve
a dessert in addition to the wedding cake? |
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No, the choice is
yours. Today, many brides and grooms opt to have their wedding
cake served as dessert. Of course, there are some couples who
do choose to serve dessert in addition to their wedding cake.
When choosing a cake, brides/grooms not only go for "looks"
but also "taste". So don't feel guilty about serving the cake
as dessert. After all, the wedding cake can be expensive and
you hate to see it go to waste.ss |
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It's
time to think outside the "big wedding" box and explore the
possibilities of an intimate wedding. Before you walk down the
aisle, consult the guide that shares your perspective:
Intimate is ultimate!
In Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding that Fits
Your Budget and Style , Christina Friedrichsen shows you
how to plan a wedding that's small in scale but full of your
personality and style. Inside you'll find:
- Inspiring stories & advice
- Creative location, ceremony
and reception ideas
- Inventive ways to get loved
ones involved
Discover how to make your wedding a truly memorable wedding
celebration, visit:
www.intimate-weddings.com
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