Unique Wedding Details: How To Enhance Your Tables

As a bride, you may be looking for the newest, most unique ideas to make your wedding different and memorable. One of the best ways to do this would the design of the individual place setting and/or table scapes at the reception. You will have at least 45 minutes to and hour of their attention during dinner. This is where you will be assured that your guests will have time to see each and every detail.

One decor detail I particularly love paying special attention to is each individual place setting. This is a decor detail which is commonly overlooked at an event. There is an endless list of options on how to show your style. You can add a little pop of color with a ribbon belly band around the napkin or flower on the charger plate next to the menu. Even folding the napkin in unique ways can make a statement. If your budget allows, renting special glasses and plates can take your event from fabulous to luxurious.

One of my recent favorites is a monogram tag by Luxecuts. Its absolutely stunning and very modern. It's a 4"X4" square that will make a statement of your style in a big way. This design can also be made in acrylic for those who desire and more chic design.

Blisfully Inspired to Plan!

Samantha Darr

Real Wedding Part II: Stephanie + Ben - The Reception

Ben & Stephanie had such an amazing wedding full of classic details and captivating moments. When choosing which pictures to share, I found myself struggling as each and every one was amazing. Morgan Lynn Photography is very talented in capturing the moments that matter with so much life and vividness to her pictures.

After the full Catholic mass wedding ceremony, the couple and their bridal party boarded the trolley with much festiveness to shoot more post ceremony pictures. The couple choose to return to Hotel Derek for its contemporary decor and modern settings. This also allowed them to include their precious 4-legged family member.

For couples who may have a little time lapse between the ceremony and reception, this is an ideal opportunity. During this time, a couple is most relaxed, happy and solely focused on each other. This sometimes can replace a "day after" session.

As the couple finished pictures, the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour at The Courtyard on St. James as the DJ spun jazz tunes in the background. In my experience, I find that many brides choose to have seating arrangements for their guests. Many do not think about the display to which it will be communicated to the guests. I love that Stephanie chose to make the table assignments a design focal point in the cocktail hour space. To maintain an affordable option, we utilized the alter arrangements and restyled them into one main arrangement for the table.

Stephanie and Ben share a love for wine. As a unique touch, we used wine bottles as their table numbers. To remember the evening, the guests were encouraged to write messages on the bottles with a silver pen. Ben & Stephanie will enjoy the memories for years to come each time they open one of the bottles from their wedding.

The guests were treated to a 4 course sit-down dinner at the Courtyard on St. James. One of the highlights of the meal was the champagne intermezzo. This is served prior to the main course to cleanse the palette to fully enjoy the flavors of the next course. When it came to toasts, the Best Man and Maid of Honor opted to pre-record the most entertaining excerpt to play as part of their toast. Truly one of the most entertaining I've seen thus far.

Congratulations to Ben & Stephanie! May the next 50 years be just as memorable and enjoyable as their wedding day.