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Are you planning a wedding or just a big party?

1/17/2020

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Many couples I consult with seem to want to have the quickest ceremony possible and then move on to the reception.  They say things like "we just want it to be fun!" or "we just want to have a party!"  That's all great.

Have fun! 

Party!

Enjoy yourself! 

But there is also something to say about a wedding ceremony and the reason FOR the party.  People are there to have fun of course, but they're also there to witness the two people who are joining their lives together. The couple who is getting MARRIED and making a HUGE commitment to each other. That is the reason the wedding is even taking place.

So please put some thought into it and don't rush! You'll get to enjoy the party soon enough. Take time to write your vows and make it meaningful. Get creative. Include loved ones. Play your favorite music. Set the tone for the day and the mood you want everyone to feel. This is your moment. The one you've been planning for months (or years)!  You will have plenty of other reasons to party and celebrate for the rest of your life. But your wedding... that is different. You only get one of those (if you're lucky). 
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A PARTY, HAVE A PARTY.

 IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A WEDDING, THEN PLAN AN ACTUAL WEDDING.

THERE'S A DIFFERENCE.
What makes a wedding different than other events is tradition. And I guarantee your guests who are flying across country or driving across state lines to get to the wedding want to see some of those traditions. There are certain expectations that people have when it comes to weddings. Maybe you're not the traditional type and you want to do things your way. I get that. But a wedding needs to feel like a wedding and not just a dinner party or some random event.
What are some of the most common wedding traditions?

1.  A ring exchange 
2. Wedding vows
3. A bridal bouquet
4. Bride being escorted down the aisle
5. Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
6. Serving wedding cake
7. The first dance
8. Dances with parents
9. Toasts and speeches
10. A bouquet and/or garter toss
You don't have to incorporate all of these and you can certaintly put your own spin on some of them. There are ways to get creative when it comes to weddings and making them feel personal and unique. It doesn't need to feel like your grandma's wedding day but a little bit of those old school values and tried and true traditions will go a long way in making your wedding day a memorable one for all. 
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Angie + Chris // Santa Barbara Women's Club

1/6/2020

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Thank you to the amazing team of vendors and everyone involved in making this day so special for these two lovely people! 
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Wedding Coordination:  Gatherings for Good
Venue:  Santa Barbara Women's Club

Catering:  Lucca Truck 
Bartending: Simply Cocktails

Rentals: The Tent Merchant
Photography: NPO Photography

Ceremony Music: The Desk Set
DJ: Val-Mar Records

​Flower arrangements: Gathered Blooms
Cake: Lele Patisserie
Guest Book Typewriter: Simon Kiefer 
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