My Wedding Reception Ideas

Glitz and Glamour New Years Eve Wedding

Mindy and Eric tied the knot on New Year's Eve among family and friends and then partied into the new year in style with this glitz and glam wedding. This may be our favorite pink and gold wedding ever, with plenty of custom details and a 'Kiss Me At Midnight' theme. We can't think of a more wonderful New Year's Resolution than saying 'I Do' to your soul mate and promising to love them forever!

You're going to need plenty of time to ooh and aah over this beauty captured by the talented Blair Schluter Photography, so don't let us keep you!

Guests were greeted at the entrance to the reception by gold party horn place cards and tins of 'Happy New Years' headbands to set the tone for the evening.

Simple cardstock clock-inspired printouts were placed on gold chargers - under the glass plates - adding the perfect New Year's touch to each guests' place setting.

A popcorn bar with plenty of topping choices featured custom popcorn boxes and a custom sign with suggestions for flavor combinations.

Two custom cakes made for the perfect wedding-day treats to hold guests over until midnight. The main wedding cake is an elegant 5 tier white cake with gold sparkle accents and pink sugar flowers. The groom's cake features a more rustic feel with a 'naked cake' finish, lush greenery, and an antler monogram cake topper.

Photographer: Blair Schluter Photography

Event Venue: Noah's Event Venue

Floral Designer: Ever Something

Wood Wedding Guest Book Monograms

Your wedding guest book is something that you will want to treasure forever with notes, well wishes, and signatures from your family and friends. The struggle with guestbooks, though, is that they tend to be stored out of sight and out of mind with other family mementos. These trendy wood monograms are the perfect solution, as they can be painted any color to match your wedding theme or home decor, and then displayed in your home for years to come as a reminder of your special day and loved ones.

These monograms are crafted from birchwood, and make a beautiful focal point at your wedding reception where guests can use paint and permanent markers to leave sentiments and warm thoughts. Guests will love the more interactive guest book display, and you will love the timeless keepsake they create.

Hang your wood monogram as a 'wow' piece in your gallery wall, or above your bed, kitchen table, or sofa as a touching memento and fun conversation starter when you have company. Display your monogram by propping it on a mantle, table, or shelf, or hang using command strips, nails, or ribbon. There are so many options for showing off your custom monogram, you will be sure to treasure it long after your wedding day has passed.

We suggest using a two-in-one paint and primer spray paint, and applying several thin coats for a smooth finish. Paint pens and permanent markers work perfectly for signatures and messages. If you prefer, you can even apply a clear topcoat to preserve the finish for as long as possible.

Wood Monogram Guest Book Alternatives

Romantic Southern Charm Wedding Styled Shoot

Inspired by all things Southern romance, an incredible team of talented vendors teamed up to bring to life this breathtaking styled wedding shoot. You just can't go wrong when combining Southern charm with timeless elegance, a few modern touches, and a jaw-dropping backdrop like this private farm in Georgia. Cassie Xie Photography and Four Corners Photography used their vision of love among the freshly picked peaches to coordinate the event, and the talented TSE Gallery Photography captured these incredible photographs for us to share with you. You are going to want to spend your afternoon day-dreaming of this beauty, so without further ado...

The use of clear glass with white calligraphy adds a classy, modern touch. This style of wedding signage is becoming a popular alternative to rustic wood or chalkboard style signage.

China in an assortment of patterns is layered at both the dessert cart and the dinner table to add the warm, comforting feel that is valued so strongly in the South.

The classic farmhouse table set up in a grassy meadow is surrounded by inviting tufted chairs. The greenery adorning the center of the table sets off the colorful drinkware and simple white taper candles. Luscious, fresh-picked peaches are the star of the table - used at each place setting as place card holders.