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Sunday, August 30, 2015

10 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Wedding Venue

Selecting a wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions to make during the wedding planning process. Like your wedding dress, it can greatly impact the entire tone and style of your wedding. Most importantly, you want to choose a venue that is well-respected and is willing to work with you to make your wedding dreams come true. Take a look at the following list of questions to ask before booking your wedding venue.

How big is your guest list? Can the venue comfortably hold your guests?
What is the rental fee and what is included in the price? Are there discounts for weddings booked in the off season?
Will you be able to have both your ceremony and reception there?
Do they have a back up plan for inclement weather?
Is there an outdoor space for mingling? Such as an outdoor bar?
Is there an extra charge for an outside caterer?
Do they provide table linens, centerpieces, silverware, glassware, etc?
Is there complimentary parking onsite? If not, how much would costs for my guests to park? Is that a cost that you are willing to cover for your guests?
How many restrooms are there? Are they clean and easily accessible?
Does the venue provide an event manager? Can they work with your wedding planner?

This is just a partial list of things to consider before booking a venue. You can easily use this a foundation to build upon while searching. Take this list to Cha’le and see how we can meet your needs and work to make your dream wedding a reality!

Sunday, June 28, 2015

7 Party Theme Ideas

Cha'le Gardens is not only a great place for weddings, it is also a great location for all types of parties! Take a look at 10 party theme ideas for your next special celebration!

1. 80's Prom: Take it back over 20 years with this theme. Dance the night away to all of the biggest hits from the 80s and dress as you would back then.

2. Spa Party: Who doesn't love a good pedicure?!? Transform the entire event space into your own personal spa for your closest friends. Enjoy a glass of champagne and some light refreshments with your girlfriends!

3. Murder Mystery Party: Make your party a thinking game for your guests.

4. Tailgating Party: Football season will be here soon! Turn your favorite event space into a huge tailgating party.

5. Casino Night: Bring Las Vegas to you! Transform the ballroom into a mini casino!

6. Karaoke Party: Plug in your karaoke machine and sing the night away!

7. Wine and Cheese Party: Are you feeling a little fancy? Entertain your guests with a cute wine and cheese party!

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Top 3 Photosharing Sites for Weddings

One of the most popular wedding trends right now is for guests of the couple to share pictures of the event online, most often while the wedding is still taking place. There are several apps that have developed over the years to make this process effortless and fun for guests. In this post we will cover three of the most popular apps currently in use.

1. wedpics.com:
This site is free and allows for you to collect all of your pictures online in one convenient space without having to search all over. They also allow you to break the wedding down into albums based on the events. For instance, you can have an album dedicated completely to the bridal shower, another for the bachelorette party, one of the ceremony, and so on. Pictures are also downloadable to your computer or smart phone. Guests do have to login using your unique wedding ID.

2.trycapsule.com:
Capsule is similar to wedpics.com in that it is free to use, works on most smartphones, and requires a unique ID for guests to locate your wedding capsule. It also connects to Instagram ( a popular photosharing site and the next one we will discuss), facebook, and pinterest. Capsule also allows you to print pictures via an online marketplace. They create a slideshow for you that can be projected and shown during the reception for example. And if you choose to capture images via a professional digital camera instead, you can upload those as well via your computer.

3. Instagram:
Instagram is insanely popular right now and many brides and grooms are using this platform to have guests share pictures from their weddings. Unlike the other photosharing sites, many people already have an account on Instagram and are already familiar with how it works. Many couples are just selecting a hashtag to collect all of their wedding pictures that guest may upload. The hashtag phenomenon is really cute because it allows the couple to create a unique name or identity to label their wedding. The main hazard is that you have to ensure that the hashtag is very unique or it could be in use by another couple and you will end up with a collection of photos that are not entirely your own. Instagram also only allows you to upload pictures via smart phone.

Which platform do you think you would choose? They all have their benefits and disadvantages and you probably honestly cannot go wrong with any of them. They all provide a fun way to see and share your pictures with the world in real time.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Popular Wedding Themes: Rustic Romance

We are here with another installment of popular wedding themes. Rustic romance offers brides another unique, yet timeless wedding theme that will still look beautiful 20 years down the road. Check out a few ideas for pulling this theme off.

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Rustic romance theme weddings can be so much fun to plan, decorate, and participate in. Barns are always beautiful backdrops and the wedding attire can be so simple, comfortable, and fun!

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Popular Wedding Themes: Vintage

We are now seeing more and more brides have a little fun with their wedding by incorporating a theme. The benefit to having a theme is that it guides much of the decision making when it comes to colors, centerpieces, attire, and other decor elements. Check out the mood boards we have compiled below for 5 popular wedding themes.

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This theme, like many of the others featured in this post is timeless. It is also fairly simple to locate decor items, although it may not always be inexpensive for true vintage items.

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The wedding attire of the entire bridal party can really complete this theme. Many of your bridal party members will be able to style themselves by mixing and matching items they already have in their closets. This is a major plus, considering that most bridesmaids spend around $300 or more for their wedding attire, not including hair, makeup, and nail care.

Are you considering using a theme to plan your wedding? Come back later on this week for another idea!

Saturday, January 31, 2015

It's All About the Details: Alternative Bridesmaid Bouquets

Flowers can be super expensive! This is particularly the case if you are selecting flowers that are not in season or that cannot be found in the region you are in. Recently, brides have been using alternatives to traditional bridesmaid bouquets to save money and add special details to their special day.

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How do you feel about alternative bouquets for bridesmaids? Would you consider cutting cost and adding a bit of personalization to your big day in this way?

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a New Year’s Eve Wedding

New Year’s is almost here! There are so many benefits to having a New Year’s wedding, we decided to just share a few:

You can have a fabulous sparkler exit!

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You will never forget your wedding anniversary!

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Your guests will be ready to party all night long!

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You have a built in wedding theme!

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You will start your marriage off in a new year with a fresh slate and exciting start!

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Unique Wedding Favor Ideas: Pretzels!

What is better than attending a fabulous wedding or event and then discovering on your way home that you have a cute snack as a favor to curb your post-event hunger? Pretzels are so simple, yet extremely versatile and perfect to coordinate with wedding colors. Check out some of these examples of what can be done with pretzels.


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Aren't these adorable? These pretzels are "dressed" like the bride and groom. The little flower brooch on the bride is so cute! Wrap these up in clear plastic with ribbon to tie in the wedding colors and you have a hit!

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The way these colors are drizzled on is so lovely! The design makes for an easy and simple way to incorporate your wedding colors and design into your favors.

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How cute is this one? Most brides and grooms like to have their wedding favors personalized. This pretzel design gives you the ability to personalize and snack on your wedding favor.

The possibilities for pretzels as wedding favors are just about endless. If you are looking for more favor options consider pretzels!

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

5 Adorable Takes on Wedding Match Favors

To some, wedding matchbox favors are antiquated and no longer appealing. However, matchboxes are still some of the most inexpensive wedding favors out there and there are many ways to make them unique for your wedding or event. Many of these ideas are fairly simple and would make really fun DIY projects! Take a look!

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What do you think? Aren't these ideas so adorable? Consider giving your guests a cute and useful wedding favor! They are oldies but goodies for sure!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Pumpkin Themed Weddings: Part One

Halloween may be over, but it is still the Fall and pumpkins are still in season! Pumpkins can easily create beautiful tablescapes, aisle decor, and ceremony decorations. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase and easy to decorate anyway that you want! Take a look at some of these images for examples of what can be done.

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Aisle Decor:

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Come back next week for more pumpkin ideas!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Cold Weather Wedding Attire Ideas

Fall and Winter weddings can be so beautiful! Many people hesitate to hold their wedding during these two seasons due to the colder temperatures. Fortunately for those of you who are considering stepping out and being bold in the winter, there are some gorgeous ways to stay warm and beautiful!

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This bride looks beautiful in her birdcage veil and cropped fur coat. It is easy to take off when indoors, but also compliments her dress wonderfully while worn outdoors.

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The fur cover up in this picture is gorgeous and the bride seems to be relatively warm, along with the use of the full arm gloves. Her ensemble looks great with those red flowers that pop amongst the white in the background and her gown.

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These ladies look absolutely adorable with their matching fur jackets. The colors also compliment each other well.

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Cozy, cozy, cozy! This bride looks beautiful and warm and her head piece is a beautiful addition to the over all look.

Are you on the fence about picking a wedding date? Consider the winter! Cold weather is no longer an excuse for not having a winter wedding! Not only are the costs typically lower, but there are so many gorgeous ideas and themes that can be used!