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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Gray and gold rustic wedding ideas

Fall and winter are perfect for rustic weddings and if you are still lingering on what theme you should choose for your wedding, do take this one into consideration!

Generally speaking, people associate rustic weddings with less elegance and class, but the truth is that choosing the right color theme can change everything for you. Switching from pink and red to gray and gold will add style and femininity to your rustic wedding and it will look absolutely amazing! Here are some of the best gray/silver and gold rustic wedding ideas to take into consideration:

Gold and copper can work wonderfully together and they will both add that “vintage” and “rustic” feeling. You can incorporate them in almost everything at your wedding: from the flower vases to the flowers themselves.

·         Also, going for a golden rustic tiara will look amazing. Simply get a tiara made out of leaves or dried flowers and have it sprayed with gold – you’ll look like a beautiful daughter of Mother Nature!

·         You can have your bridesmaids dress in gold and gray as well (you can either settle on one of the colors and its various shades or on both of them – which works especially well if you want to distinguish the maid of honor from the other attendants).

·         Your wedding cake can be gold or silver as well – it will surely add class and elegance to your rustic wedding!

·         You can have centerpieces made in the same style as the tiara mentioned above as well. White roses and golden roses will look stunning, but this works with wilder flowers and with twigs and branches as well (especially for the winter weddings).

If you want to have a wedding that brings together elegance and the beauty of nature as well, Flourtown Country Club is the place to be at! Come pay us a visit and you’ll be left in awe at the marvelous beauties surrounding our location!

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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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