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Summertime…Planning A Wedding TIPS FOR THE PERFECT SUMMERWEDDING AT HOME
Summertime is ideal for planning a wedding at home. The most romantic, emotional and personal weddings that I've ever seen were those at a family's home. To pull off that perfect home wedding, consider these important "Do's". "Do" a realistic assessment of the number of guests you can entertain comfortably and use your space wisely. Select a focal point for the ceremony, such as a shady majestic tree or a water fountain for a backdrop. For the ceremony, create a meandering garden pathway using potted flowering plants to seat your guests. These plants can be used later to decorate food stations or line the dance floor.
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A useful rule of thumb is that you need 10-12 square feet of open space per guest for a seated reception -- this allows for ample space between tables for walkways. Use this handy calculator. Keep in mind that you can mix different tables sizes and shapes for a better fit. Long feasting tables are a good option for a narrow room or yard, and cocktail tables may do the trick in confined spaces. Wide-open areas, whether in the front or the back of your home, are the blank canvas for an interesting design concept, such as tables in the shape of your initials. I like using the dining room table for dessert buffets and to showcase the wedding cake because it's protected from the elements and offers better lighting.
What makes a residence so intimate and unique often presents planning challenges for the novices. Consider getting professional help with your floor plan and layout. Wedding planners, furniture rental companies and even caterers have professional tools that will help you ensure that all your guests and entertainment will fit comfortably.
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pay special attention to light. Consider where the sun will be during your ceremony so that you end up with a warm glow
instead of blinding light. (Visit
timeanddate.com to find out what time the sun will set on a given date.) And as the sun sets, décor lighting will be important for the comfort and safety of your guests, as well as the ambiance. Perimeter up-lighting illuminates plants and trees, creating the feeling of larger spaces, while directional and ambient lighting is used to draw attention to centerpieces, and to illuminate walkways and the dance floor. Existing lighting such as halogen floodlights can be softened with colored filters.
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