Reception Entertainment Director

The picture is perfect in your head. You stand with your bridesmaids waiting to marry the man of your dreams. The bridesmaids are all identical in height, hairstyle, dresses, shoes, and jewelry…until you get together with your girls and realize that your sister is 5 feet tall, your bff is a tall redhead, and you college roommate is a buxom blonde. Time for a little out of the box thinking! Mix it up: Not all styles and colors are flattering for every woman so consider offering your girls options. Many designers have numerous styles in the same color or the same dress in different hues that can complement any color palette. Consider the body styles of your party, strapless and form fitting is not the best choice for everyone, so be sure to pick a style or styles that flatter everyone. Cloning? You may think that that you need to have your bridal party with the same hairstyle, jewelry, shoes, and makeup remember that while you want them to stand up and look pretty, you asked ...

Gone are the days when numbers were the only way to designate tables at a wedding reception or bridal shower. Table names are now the way to go. They serve the purpose but are far more imaginative. Meaningful, clever, personal, they immediately engage the guests in conversation. This is a great idea if you have a lot of guests that are from out of town or have never met each other. Named tables add a bit more atmosphere and are useful if you are worried about guests being offended about not being seated on “Table 1”. Naming tables is a great way for a more personal touch for your wedding, and guests will love the extra attention to detail.   Stuck on where to start? Here are some great suggestions: Cities/Counties/Places you and your fiancé have visited Colors related to your theme Famous couples Wine/Vineyards/Cocktails A phrase in different languages, such as “I Love You” Sports/Hobbies Trees/Flowers Gemstones Constellations Sweets/Candies Dances Songs/Bands ...