 Wedding reception signage beautifies your event and has the added benefit of ensuring a seamless experience for your guests. As a wedding planning team, we’ve worked with many couples to select their wedding signage. Etsy is a fantastic resource for finding beautiful, high-quality, and often budget-friendly signs. We also frequently collaborate with florists and caterers on this reception element. Whether you’re a design minimalist or simply looking to save money, you may wonder what wedding reception signage and paper goods you need. Join us as we dive into the six must-haves for any soon-to-be-wed couple! Wedding Reception Signage and Paper Goods: Six Must-HavesWelcome SignYour welcome sign will be the first thing to greet your guests as they enter your reception! So, you want to select a beautiful, statement-making design that coordinates seamlessly with the rest of your decor. Moreover, consider asking your florist to decorate your welcome sign with flowers or greenery. This finishing touch will impress your guests and tie your decor elements together! Escort Card Display or Seating Chart SignAn escort card display or seating chart sign directs guests to their assigned table. Above all, it should be easily readable to prevent bottlenecking and long lines to enter the event. It should also complement your other decor, particularly if you’re going big with an escort card display! We loved this display, decorated with a lush floral installation and an illustration of the couple’s beloved pet bulldog.  Menu CardsEach guest’s place setting should feature a menu card so they know what to expect during the meal. We advise selecting a design that coordinates with your other paper goods, including table numbers and place cards. If you’d like, you can go the extra mile by coordinating everything with your wedding invitations for an all-around cohesive look! Table NumbersTable number cards indicate the numeric designation of each table so guests can locate their seating assignment. The cards should feature a design large enough to read at a distance but not so large as to upstage the other tablescape elements, such as the flowers and candles. Place CardsIn addition to a menu card, each guest’s place setting should feature a place card indicating their name and entrée selection (if applicable). You can easily pull your paper decor together here as well with the use of fonts or illustrations! Signature Drink SignIf you and your partner plan to serve signature drinks at your reception, a menu sign for the top of the bar is a must-have! Along with your choices of the beverages themselves, this is another fun opportunity for personalization. We loved how this couple named the drinks after their fur babies instead of taking the traditional “his” and “hers” route.  This guide will ensure you have all the wedding reception signage and paper goods you need, so don’t forget to save it to your bookmarks folder! If you’re planning a Colorado destination wedding, it may be time to order wedding invitations—even if the big day is still a year away. Get our destination wedding invitation timeline to eliminate confusion and avoid costly delays.  The number of decisions on your plate before getting married is enough to make most couples’ heads swim! Whether it’s choosing which vendors to hire or making nitty-gritty decisions like setting the head table vs. sweetheart table debate, the overwhelm is real. If you’re considering your reception layout, the latter may have already begun to puzzle you. What is a head table, anyway? And will a sweetheart table provide the quality time together you’re craving—or will it just make you feel like you’re under a microscope? Today, we’re here to make your decision easier! We’ll lay out the pros and cons of each seating arrangement so you can make the best choice for your wedding day. Head Table vs. Sweetheart TableIt’s helpful to define these types of tables before deciding between them! A head table is a long table that seats you and your entire wedding party, usually at the focal point of the reception. Conversely, a sweetheart table is a smaller round or rectangular table that seats you and your spouse. Like a head table, most layouts position the sweetheart table at the head of the reception so every guest can see the newlyweds. Benefits of a Head TableSome couples prefer to be surrounded by their loved ones all day, especially those close friends they’ve selected as part of their wedding party. For these couples, a head table is the perfect choice! It allows proximity to your loved ones and honors them by placing them with you at the head of the reception. Furthermore, a head table may help you feel more connected to your guests since you aren’t seated separately from them, as with a sweetheart table. In short, the benefits of a head table are:
However, some couples may feel they’re losing out on quality time with their new spouse by choosing a head table.  Benefits of a Sweetheart TableFor couples who want their wedding day to prioritize their love story, a sweetheart table offers the perfect opportunity to unwind and share a private conversation. And since it’s just the two of you, eating may be easier—no small matter since many brides and grooms barely manage to eat anything amid the wedding day hustle and bustle! A sweetheart table also permits your wedding party to sit with their significant others or families and mingle with other guests. In short, the benefits of a sweetheart table are:
However, some couples may feel like a sweetheart table puts them “on display” and prefer to relax from being in the spotlight all day by choosing a head table instead. Ultimately, there’s no “right” answer to the head table vs. sweetheart table question. There’s only what’s best for you, your soon-to-be spouse, and your unique situation! If you’ve been struggling to decide, we hope this post has given you some clarity. One of the most commonly addressed (and divisive!) wedding day debates is whether or not to do a first look. We outline the trends’ benefits and drawbacks so you and your partner can find your preference in this post. Vendors: The parent/child dances are one of the most heartwarming parts of any wedding day! As wedding planners, we’re still huge fans of this tradition. However, choosing a song to dance to can be difficult. Thankfully, there are a few tried-and-true tunes that couples and their parents have been turning to for decades! Stick around for a list of popular parent dance songs and our guidance for choosing the perfect one. Most Popular Parent Dance SongsFather of the Bride
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How to Choose a Parent/Child Dance SongWhen choosing a song to dance to, listen closely to the lyrics. You don’t want a sad song playing during this special moment! Similarly, avoid picking a song with overly romantic connotations (awkward!). The ideal parent/child dance song has meaningful lyrics, often with a nostalgic feel or well wishes for the child. While this may seem like tricky criteria, you aren’t alone in selecting a song. Ask your parent what they think! Is there an artist you’ve always enjoyed listening to together or a melody that holds a special meaning for both of you? It just might make the perfect choice for your dance. With whatever song you choose, be open to fading it about a minute and a half in (so, don’t choose a song that you only like for the ending!). Trust us: for your first dance and your parent/child dances, you won’t want to be up there with all eyes on you for much longer. After that point, you’ll likely lose your guests’ attention too.Your DJ can help you cut your song of choice into the perfect length without sacrificing your favorite parts. Do you want to include both your parents in your wedding more prominently? While the parent/child dance is the best-known way, it isn’t the only one (and it sadly excludes one parent). Recently, we joined other top wedding planners to give our advice for honoring your parents on your special day. To learn more, head to the feature on Everyday Bride! Vendors: |
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Sapphire Celebrations combines the energy, perspective and creativity of two generations when planning weddings and events throughout Colorado. Founded by a mother and daughter team, Sapphire Celebrations reflects their Colorado heritage. With family roots dating back to 1907 and covering the northeastern plains and Rocky Mountain vistas, there is no team better qualified to plan your Colorado wedding or special event. Pamela and Angie are proud of the high level of service for which Sapphire Celebrations has come to be known. Two principal wedding designers and four event concierges take pride in exceeding the expectations of couples who entrust us with their wedding day. Archives
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