An ode to wedding booze canoes
You know why I love Offbeat Bride readers? Because it’s completely NOT uncommon for y’all to fill up an entire boat with fucking alcohol. Like, that’s just a thing you people do now. Even one of our own staffers did this at her wedding! Gawd luv ya.
How do you transition from ceremony to reception when they’re in the same space?
I’m getting married at an art gallery. The ceremony and reception are going to be in the same space. In fact, I’m going to have the guests sit at their tables and we will be married on the dance floor. Any ideas on how to break it up and make the beginning of the reception more official?
Wrap your winter wedding menus with rosemary for a sweet-smelling reception
I am huge into herbs, so I gasped out loud when I saw that Jeff and Brandon tucked sprigs of rosemary into the menus at their wedding. My favorite! If you’re not familiar, think of the warm comfort foods of winter — turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and so on. You’ve probably eaten them flavored with rosemary!
This herb’s smell is savory, refreshing, and oh so appetizing. That makes it the perfect complement to a menu at a winter wedding! The aroma is subtle enough that it’s not going to knock anyone off their feet, but with a sprig at each plate, rosemary will definitely lend a delightful aroma to your reception area.
Mingle with reception guests in order of their age
Every once in awhile we get some super duper simple advice from our couples that make us totally smack our heads. This is one of those nuggets of wisdom. If you want to make sure to get a little time with all of your guests at the reception, mingle in order of age! Target those who are likely to leave earlier (older relatives, parents with young children, or guests with long drives home) and make them your first priority.