Posts Tagged ‘reception’
Wedding Venues
Choosing a location is perhaps one of the most difficult parts of planning a wedding. Luckily, there are endless possibilities when choosing a venue.
Mansions, churches, beaches, country clubs, resorts, hotels, public gardens, museums, yachts, and private homes are still the most popular locations for weddings.
Truly, there’s no “wrong” place to choose—it all depends on the vision, creativity, and budget of each couple.
According to 50 brides, the top venues* in Columbia, MO are as follows:
- Cherry Hill Event Center
- Columbia Country Club
- Stephens Kimball Ballroom
- Country Club of Missouri
- Elm Street Ballroom
- Forge and Vine Grill
- Hampton Inn and Suites
- Holiday Inn Executive Center
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Les Bourgeois Vineyards
- Missouri Theater
- Shelter Gardens
- Peachtree Banquet Center
- Stephen’s Lake Park
- Tiger Hotel
*Based on style, size, elegance, professionalism and staff. Listing is random.
One of the best ways to get information on venues is from others who have used them—so don’t be afraid to ask around with those you know who have been recently planning a wedding!
Candy Buffets
Why are candy buffets so popular these days?
It’s simple—candy buffets serve as an inexpensive party favor and provide a “wow” factor for the guests.
When it comes to candy buffets, it’s all about the nostalgia. Two people are joining as one to enter into adulthood together. The candy buffet allows couples to reconnect to fond memories of childhood by choosing treats and candies they enjoyed when young. Candy is powerfully reminiscent, drawing the bride, groom, parents, and guests together around feel-good food and memories.
Buffets can also accent the reception or event by providing a fun opportunity for color coordination. For example, if the wedding colors are red and yellow, each candy variety can be easily matched to one of the wedding colors and tie in the overall theme. No candy buffet is ever the same—they are easily tweaked to fit the personality, tastes, and theme of each couple.
Candy buffets are big hits at events like weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and other celebrations. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this current and extremely “sweet” wedding trend.