We LOVE Love: 5 Ways to Add Romance to Your Reception Decor

Most weddings and receptions are all about romance! Couples are always trying to find ways to wow their guests and add a bit of unique romance to their event. Take a look below for five simple ways to add romance to your wedding reception.

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Uplights

Uplights are a simple way to add dimension and romance to your wedding reception. They are a beautiful addition to your decor and a gorgeous way to tie in all of your wedding colors. One of your existing wedding vendors such as your DJ may already have a package that includes uplights at a discounted rate! 

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Candles

Candles provide a relatively inexpensive decor option. They can help soften the look of your tables and add tons of romance to the room. 

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Drapery

If you add drapery to your reception room you are able to create a more intimate setting even in a large room. The lightweight fabric increases the romantic elements in the room and creates a focal point for guests. 

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Sweetheart Table

A sweetheart table allows the couple to have some time alone on their big day. A beautiful decorated table can easily become one of the main centerpieces for the entire room and really tie the romantic effects desired together.

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First Dance Song

Many couples are electing to entertain their guests with the first dance as a married couple. However, choosing a song that truly describes your relationship and gives you some time to reflect on the events of the day can be extremely romantic and just as entertaining.

We LOVE Love: Unique Wedding Vows

Many couples elect to use the traditional vows for their wedding ceremony. They are timeless and for most people they encompass much of what is important for them. However, there are couples who are getting creative and making their vows specific to their relationship and entertaining for their guests. From raps and poems to special songs and full blown choreography routines these couples are sure to make their vows memorable.

This bride became a Facebook sensation when her poem about waiting for the love of her life went viral a few years ago. Sense that time, she met and married the man she was praying for- who happened to be sitting right there in the audience when she performed her original poem.

This couple chose to sing their vows to one another. How special and romantic to have your groom or bride serenade you, especially while playing an instrument.

Both the bride and groom decided to write their own vows, but in very different ways. The bride starts out by sharing her emotional vows and then the groom follows by singing his vows to his bride! Such a priceless moment! 

What do you think about the weddings we have featured above? Did you use the traditional vows or did you create your own?

10 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Wedding Venue

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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.

1. How big is your guest list? Can the venue comfortably hold your guests?
2. What is the rental fee and what is included in the price? Are there discounts for weddings booked in the off season?
3. Will you be able to have both your ceremony and reception there?
4. Do they have a back up plan for inclement weather?
5. Is there an outdoor space for mingling? Such as an outdoor bar?
6. Is there an extra charge for an outside caterer?
7. Do they provide table linens, centerpieces, silverware, glassware, etc?
8. 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?
9. How many restrooms are there? Are they clean and easily accessible?
10. 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!

Real Budget Weddings

It can sometimes feel as though having a beautiful wedding on a budget is a fantasy. As you get further and further into your planning process that goal budget can quickly be blown out of the water. The good news is that everyday brides are making their dreams come true on far less funds than the average wedding costs in the US. Take a look at a few example weddings in a variety of price points.

Under $5,000:

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It is hard to believe that bride Amie planned a wedding for 150 guests on a $5,000 budget. Click on the link above to see how she saved in just about every category of her wedding from the dress to her beautiful cake.


Under $10,000:

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Check out this site for three weddings that cost less than $10,000 to pull off.