Bridal Suite for your Wedding Day

As our lives go on, we live through many beautiful moments: the first day of school, the first kiss, the first relationship, graduating and so on. But none can “beat” the beauty of finally tying the knot!

As a bride-to-be, you’ve probably planned this a lot. In fact, you’ve probably “married” your dolls about a thousand times as a kid, imagining that they were you. But now that the big day is getting nearer, you are probably overwhelmed by the huge number of things you should be dealing with.

 

A bridal suite is a great way to allow yourself to take a deep breath before the big I Do. If you can find a wedding venue that offers you with a place to relax for a few hours before the wedding, do go for it because it will be definitely worth it! Here are some of the best things about having a bridal suite at your disposal:

• You don’t have to rush. Most venues will allow their brides to spend a few hours in the suites before the ceremony so that they can take their time while getting ready.
• You will not have to worry about your hairdo and makeup getting ruined before the big moment. Aside from your dress, your hair and makeup will contribute a lot to the way you feel walking down the aisle. Having a bridal suite at your disposal also means that you will be within walking distance of the ceremony site and that your hair and makeup will look perfect by the time you get there too.
• You can shoot some really beautiful pictures in your bridal suite. You can include your bridesmaids, your mother and anyone else who will be there to help you get ready.

Flourtown Country Club is a wedding venue that can really make sure your wedding day will be amazing. We will offer you a private bridal suite, food and drinks and the most beautiful venue you have ever seen! Come visit us and convince yourself we’re the best choice there is!

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Have a Celebrity-Style Wedding for Your Big Day

Think a celebrity-style wedding can only mean something over the top and gaudy? Think again. More and more celebrities are opting for a low-key wedding. This is the perfect option for your Philadelphia wedding, too.

The key to having a great low-key wedding with a Hollywood twist is to keep things understated but luxurious. Instead of having the biggest, go for the best.

For many celebrities, this means having a very small guest list at a fabulous location, with a designer gown and tux, and amazing food. For your wedding, you can have the same thing at a great Philadelphia venue like the Flourtown Country Club.

Another way to get the perfect celebrity-style wedding is to have guests keep things quiet on social media. Many celebrity couples go low-key to avoid unwanted attention, and this can mean having a technology-free wedding. This is something that you can include as part of your big day, too.

To find out more about how you can have the celebrity-style wedding of you dreams at our fantastic Philadelphia wedding venue, give us a call today!

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Keep Guests Refreshed at Your Summer Wedding

Summer is here and so are summer weddings! If you're planning a summer wedding, you'll want to keep your guests refreshed.

Keeping guests refreshed can help everyone enjoy your wedding much more. Summer in Philadelphia can be very hot, and some of your guests might not be prepared for the temperatures here. If you're planning on having all or part of your wedding outdoors, the heat can quickly become too much for elderly guests and babies.

The best way to beat the heat is by offering shade and drinks throughout your wedding day. A tent can be a great addition to an outdoor ceremony, or offer guests a selection of parasols for individual shade.

When it comes to drinks, make sure you offer plenty of water. Infused waters, lemonade, and iced tea are all great for keeping guests refreshed while offering plenty of flavor and even some color.

For more tips about keeping guests at your Philadelphia wedding cool, or to find out how to use the Flourtown Country Club for your summer wedding, give us a call today!

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Who Should Toast?

Your wedding reception is a time for great food and good fun. Part of that fun is listening to the toasts. As you plan your big day, you will need to decide who will be giving a toast.

Traditional choices

The traditional choice is to have three toasts. One from the groom, one from the father of the bride, and one from the best man. The groom's toast thanks guests for attending, thanks the wedding party and parents for their help, and says a few lovely words about his bride. The father of the bride will also thank the guests, welcome the groom into his family, and perhaps tell a story about the bride. The best man thanks the couple and says a few words about them, with a focus on the groom.

Common choices

In addition to the three traditional toasts, many couples also have a toast from the bride and her maid of honor. The bride's toast will have similar content to the groom's, while the maid of honor's toast will mirror the best man's toast.

Additional ideas

Depending on family situations, it can be a good idea to either cut back on the toasts or add extra toasts. For instance, if the bride has both a father and step-father, it could be necessary to have both give a toast. If you are worried about toasts going on too long, or there being conflict, you can limit it to just the bride and groom's toast.

Another way to limit the time toasts take is to split them into two sessions. One can be delivered with the meal while another set is given after the cake is cut. You should also be comfortable giving each person a time limit. 

Having great wedding toasts is just one part of having the perfect wedding. One big part is finding the right venue. To find out more about why the Flourtown Country Club is the Philadelphia wedding venue for you, give us a call today!

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When Should You Take Wedding Photos

As you plan your wedding day, you’ll come up with times for the ceremony and reception, but there are many other elements that also need to be scheduled. Along with deliveries to your venue, meal times, and when to have your first dance, you’ll also need to figure out when you’ll have your wedding photos taken.

Many photographers will work with you to create a schedule for photography. This can include your preparation photos and other photos before the wedding. However, the posed photos of you and your wedding party are generally taken during the wedding. As your guests are already there, this can cause a disruption if it isn’t planned right.

The most popular time to take wedding party photos is during the cocktail hour. Your guests are kept entertained and you aren’t missing because you haven’t yet arrived at the reception. This is also an ideal time because you will be looking your best. There’s no risk of a stain from a dropped bite of dinner hitting the front of your dress if you get the photos done before the meal!

When you plan your wedding day schedule, you’ll want to think about where you have your photographs taken, too. A beautiful Philadelphia wedding venue will offer you many locations to choose from, all of which will be perfect backdrops for beautiful photos. A venue that offers both ceremony and reception locations, such as the Flourtown Country Club, is an excellent choice because you can spend less time travelling for your photos and more time celebrating with your guests.

To find out more about having your Philadelphia wedding at the Flourtown Country Club, give us a call today!

What to Do If It Rains on Your Wedding Day

Alanis Morissette referred to rain on your wedding rain as ironic in her song entitled ‘Ironic.’ Perhaps this has something to do with being thorough in planning your big day and ending up having it rain a crazy downpour that you end up canceling your wedding day. Since this is something you wouldn’t want to happen, it’s important that you have a back up plan when it comes to your wedding. Especially if you are having an outdoor wedding, a Plan B can prove to be a truly useful strategy. Here are some tips on how you can handle such an unwanted scenario:

Alternative Venue

When you’re still choosing a wedding venue, make sure you talk to the person in charge about dealing with rain. There are some venues that can arrange tents as an option if there will be a sudden downpour. Otherwise, other venues can simply move the wedding indoors instead of dealing with the rain.

Your Guests

Consider the welfare of your guests when you’re arranging your Plan B. Even if you have already provided tents in your outdoor wedding, you have to remember about the walkway and the areas that do not have covering. Make sure that your guests can stay warm and dry even if there is rain.

Plan Ahead

Stay on top of things and emergencies such as this one by planning ahead. Once you have carefully thought of a possibility of having rain in your wedding day, you can take care of necessary precautions to ensure that your wedding day goes as planned.

Call us today so we can give you a tour of our facility. This will help you decide how you would like to prepare for your Plan B.