Springtime in Atlanta is often associated with blooming flowers, bright sunny days, chirping birds, and the sweet sound of wedding bells! We have gathered tips from a variety of experts to help you brides (and grooms) plan your spring reception with ease. Those of you who are newly engaged have the opportunity to start the New Year in full swing with these great ideas for planning your Atlanta wedding.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Not comforted by the superstition that rain on your wedding day means that your marriage with be blessed with good fortune? Don’t let it rain on your parade! You can still plan the outdoor reception of your dreams. There are plenty of rental facilities throughout Atlanta that can cover your reception with a tent. This way, no matter rain or shine, you and your guests are covered.
Wedding Colors
Tired of seeing the same pastels at springtime weddings? Give pastels a refreshing look by following some of the latest trends. Try pairing pastels with contrasting colors. For example, try sky blue with brown, pink with chocolate brown, lavender with lime green or coral and latte. Updated pastels not your idea of a great color scheme? Bright, vibrant, bold colors are very much in season, too! Just remember to choose only one or two colors to carry throughout your wedding to create an elegant impression.
Atlanta Reception Sites
Be practical when it comes choosing your Atlanta-area reception site. The number of guests attending your reception will dictate what site is best for you and your guests. A small room can suffocate a large party but feels intimate with a smaller guest list. This also applies to large elegant ballrooms that create echoes with a party of 75 but allow plenty of space for 300 guests to dine and dance. If you know your guests love to dance avoid restaurants limited on space and residential areas with noise restrictions.
Lighting Tips
There is no reason to blind your guests with bright overhead lights. Let’s face it, everyone looks better in a dimmer light! Try a different approach to the normal floral centerpiece with a pillar candle in the middle of the table. Not enough light? Try placing votive candles around the centerpiece for added light. There are also plenty of colored light bulbs available including peaches and pinks, which soften anyone’s appearance.
The Budget
This is a great tip for any time of year - it was just too good not to include! Allison Schultz of The Buckhead Club in Atlanta has some great advice for engaged couples:
“Be honest and up front about your budget! So often brides are secretive about their budget. Perhaps the mentality is ‘if they know how much I have to spend, they will make me spend it all.’ Rather, look at it from this viewpoint...’If they know how much you have to spend, they can better assist in getting the best value for it all!’ Your catering sales manager is a partner during the wedding planning process. They can help to guide you through many difficult decisions, but only if they know your expectations and limit. They can tell you if your thoughts are within reason and suggest ways to accomplish the same outcome, with creative ideas within your budget.”
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