After several hearty appetizers at cocktail hour, salads and sorbet are good dishes to start the reception. “For dessert, I always suggest a Viennese table.People love a presentation of coffee, espresso, chocolates, ice creams, custards, and fruit, in great quantities at the end of the night. People also enjoy dessert finger-foods like small pastries, brownies, and cakes.”
Ebony wanted a photo station, but did not budget for it, so Michelle suggested making a photo area. “The backdrop was created by a graphic designer, with a big ‘H’ for Harvey that had Ebony and David’s names next to it. We also had a table nearby with all sorts of props, like mustaches, hats, big funny glasses, and boas.” Guests took photos of themselves and posted them on a wedding site with a special social media hashtag, so the couple could view their pictures instantly.
During the reception, both Ebony and David each gave a short speech. “In addition to thanking their guests for joining them, they also thanked all the vendors and gave flowers to each of us. I’ve never seen that happen before.”
Another great idea was instead of having a guest book, they had a Mr. and Mrs. table, with 12-inch high wooden letters that spelled out Mr. and Mrs. Harvey.
“They were standing up in plate holders and we put blue and green sharpies, to add to her color scheme and décor, on the table for people to sign them. We instructed the MC to continuously mention the guest table, and now the bride and groom have it in their home as a wonderful memory.”
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