Party favors that your guests want to take home

Party favors are a great way of thanking your guests for having been there for you on a very important moment of your life – your wedding. However, many times the party favors guests receive are not exactly useful and they lack originality. If you want to avoid giving them pictures with you, custom key chains and other kinds of gifts they may not appreciate very much, then read on and find out about some cute party favors your guests will definitely want to take home with them:

• ·         Personalized water bottles – if your wedding takes place in the summer your guests will get thirsty during the ceremony and a personalized water bottle will be more than just useful for them. Even more, if you design the water bottle in a cute way, your guests will definitely want to keep the bottles. Do keep in mind that plastic bottles are not your only choice and that glass bottles can be personalized too.
• ·         Fancy coffee – everybody loves coffee and your guests will definitely appreciate having a cup of coffee made from really high quality beans. Pack them in personalized wrapping paper (you can have your wedding date, your name and anything you want written on them in a good looking way) and you’ve got the perfect wedding favor!
• ·         Teacup plants – these are really cute and they can double as placement cards too. Succulent plants work very well with teacups and your guests will definitely want to take them home as a memory!
• ·         Teacup candles – you can simply get some thrift store teacups and make your own scented candles in them. These wedding favors look very good and they are definitely appreciated by most of the people out there!

If you are searching for a magnificent location for your wedding too, do not hesitate to visit Flourtown Country Club. We have a stunning place that will make you feel like royalty for this very special day in your life!

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Decorating your wedding using burlap

Every single choice related to a wedding can take a lot of thought and it can be difficult to make. From the earrings you will be wearing to the location of the party and from your flower girl’s basket to your wedding cake, there are a million choices you have to make – and, like it or not, you have to make them as quickly as possible because the wedding date isn’t really getting any farther.

The way in which you decorate your wedding location depends on a lot of factors – but the one that will matter the most will be what you like. If you want to decorate your wedding with spiders and skeletons (such as in the case of a Halloween wedding, for example), then go ahead and do it because there is nobody in the world who should tell you what is “right” or “wrong” when it comes to this.

Burlap can be a lovely and very stylish choice for wedding decorations. While everybody seems to be choosing satin and silk for most of their decorations, burlap can provide you with some uniqueness and freshness. Here are some ideas you may want to take into consideration when choosing burlap:

• It can look absolutely amazing with deep reds, so don’t be afraid of playing around. Blood-red roses and burlap look stunning and they can work perfectly for your table setting and for your entire décor.
• Burlap looks very, very good with pale colors as well. It can work very well with mint green and lilac purple and it can look amazing with pink too. Don’t be afraid to let your imagination run wild on this!

Burlap looks fabulous in the location offered by us at Flourtown Country Club too, so do not hesitate to check us out if you are still searching for the perfect wedding venue. Classy, cozy and spacious, our space is bound to make your big day the most spectacular and beautiful one in your entire life!

 

 

Where to Buy Umbrellas in Bulk for Your Wedding Day

When choosing your wedding date it's impossible to forecast whether it will rain or not.  It's really not something to worry about because when you have your wedding at the Fourtown Country Club we have a backup plan..and plan B if it rains and will share that with you during your consultation and walk through.

photo credit:

Corey Balazowich

However, in recent years brides have used umbrellas as wedding decorations and they're quite lovely.  So you could embrace the rain and do that as well or simply have some really pretty umbrellas on hand.  Here are a few places online where you can buy or rent umbrellas for your wedding day:

www.umbrellas.com

www.ikea.com

 If it rains well then you're covered (no pun intended) but if you don't use the umbrellas you may be able to return them as an unused item.  Ikea has some really fun colors and they're only $2.99 each.  Why not buy them in bulk and get an even better price?

Other things you should consider if it rains on your wedding day - shoes.  We've seen some brides embrace the rain and wear rain boots.  These make for some pretty cute photos and the bride that embraces the rain tends to have better wedding day memories than the ones who cry.  Which bride are you?  It doesn't matter to us because we're here for you.  Either way, we'll work hard to make sure that your wedding day is perfect...rain or shine.

Embracing the idea of Elopement

Once upon a time couples eloped because they had to get married in a hurry, or because warring families objected to the match. We all imagine that scene where the young man, under the cloak of darkness, extends a ladder to the bedroom window of his love, and they sneak away to begin a life of secret wedded bliss.

Experts say more and more couples are embracing this once-covert form of nuptials, but turning it into a more public affair and boosting a cottage industry along with them.

While there are no firm statistics on different types of marriages in America, experts say elopement is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many — an option that’s much less expensive than the full-blown modern American wedding.

Today, couples elope not out of shame or secrecy but because they feel they can make their wedding feel more personal, romantic and memorable. Plans are made ahead of time, often in full view of their families, and elopement is viewed as a fun way to begin a life together.

Couples now use the term to describe many different kinds of small weddings — both spontaneous and pre-planned. There is even a book on the subject titled “Let’s Elope: The Definitive Guide to Eloping, Destination Weddings, and Other Creative Wedding Options.”

Elopement can take the pressure away from the planning and allow the couple to better enjoy the sentiment of the ceremony. Not only does it ease responsibilities, it can also cost a whole lot less.

Traditional weddings are not cheap, and many couples choose to go into debt for many years to pay off a single day of flowers and food and music and wine and party planners.

Some couples go the cost-efficient route by heading to a local courthouse or a weekend getaway to their favorite resort. Others want to go all out, and end up wrapping the wedding and honeymoon together at a dream destination — without the huge guest list.

Flourtown Country Club offers The Perfect Wedding Package for those who do not want to deal with the planning details and expense of a large wedding, but still want the magic, memories and traditions of a small, intimate, private and special day. Find out more about our packages at www.flourtowncc.com/weddings/wedding-packages/

If elopement is in your future, you will find that many of the planning details fall away, but it’s important to remember all the legal requirements. You will still need a marriage license, and requirements vary depending on the city, state and country. It’s important to call ahead to see if you need to do special paperwork or have physical tests done, such as blood work.

It’s also important to have all of your documentation on hand: a photo ID, certified birth certificate and proof of divorce or death if either of you has been married before. Some places may require a two- to three-week waiting period, and weddings in a foreign country may come with their own set of requirements.

How to Deal with Rain on your Wedding Day

As a Flourtown, PA wedding venue we've seen our share of weddings.  And as a professional we've made sure to eradicate any issues that come up but sometimes Mother Nature has a different idea.  So what would you do if during your outdoor wedding it started to sprinkle..and then pour rain?  Panic?  Not if you're prepared. 

Here are a few backup plans you can have in place for your Flourtown wedding day just in case it starts to rain:

• Tell your guests to bring umbrellas.  Girl you planned an outdoor wedding so it shouldn't shock your guests when you talk about covering themselves from the elements. 

• Provide your guests with umbrellas.  Some brides choose to take matters into their own hands and provide umbrellas for their guests.  We have quite a number of wedding professionals that provide the cutest umbrellas just in case.

•  Trust your wedding professional.  Because you hired professionals they won't even bat an eye if it starts raining.  A true wedding professional knows that rain is a possibility and they'll have prepared for it....so no need to stress about it.

•  Embrace it!  Hey so it's raining on your wedding day..have fun with it.  Wedding photos will be much cuter if you're smiling in them.  Don't stress over what you can't change.  Live life by this motto and you'll never have a bad day..rain or shine.

Of course, our goal here at the Flourtown Country Club is to ensure that your wedding day is perfect.  As we mentioned a true wedding professional in Flourtown will be prepared for come what may.  So give us a call and we'll help ease your mind as to what happens if it starts raining.

Hire a Wedding Planner to Avoid Wedding Blues

Will your wedding location be ready on time? How is the progress of the decorations and catering? How will everyone adhere to the schedule? Am I having the wedding blues?

From the looks of it, yes you are. Wedding blues will come knocking at your door one way or another when you plan a DIY wedding. It is definitely a more hands-on approach to plan the wedding on your own and save money along the way too. That being said, hiring a wedding planner can help you avoid the wedding blues altogether.

Forget About Planning and Managing

This is the most obvious benefit you get from hiring a wedding planner. With no burden of responsibility and management on your shoulders, you and your soon-to-be partner can relax and focus on looking sharp for the wedding day. A wedding planner will not only make sure that all the settings, decorations, and events are in place, but will also make sure that everything is carried out in a flowing and timely manner.  

Discuss Your Concerns

How do you the seating arrangement? When do you want the fireworks and confetti to go off? These are some of the many concerns that you will have before entering into marriage. A wedding planner is someone who can work closely with you throughout the week, including weekends. When you have the spare time, you can discuss what your aspirations are and the planner will most likely have something in mind to please you and your fiancé.

When it comes to wedding, we recommend that you, as a bride and groom, get as much time for yourself to rest and relax as possible. With a wedding planner by your side, you can rest assure that at the end of the day, you will be thanking him/her for making your dreams come into life!

How to Hire a Wedding Photographer

How to Hire a Wedding Photographer

When you begin your wedding planning, one of the experts you will need is a photographer. There will be so many special moments, and they will just fly by. This is why you need pictures of your special day. But, how do you select a photographer?

 

 

Research
Check the internet for photographers in your location. You can also ask friends and family who have used photographers or know people who have. Once you have a few professional photographers on your list, you can move to the next step. Keep in mind, a good site does not equal a good photographer. A website expert built the site. Also, be aware that while references are a good thing, only the good reviews will be on the website.

Price
Begin contacting the photographers to find out the prices of their wedding packages, and what is included. Be sure to carefully note this information for each photographer so you can compare them.

Budget
Once you have a good idea of the price ranges, you can compare them to what you have budgeted for a photographer. Keep in mind, if anything is too good to be true, it probably is, and the person is not a professional.

Selection
Narrow your choices based on price and the photos you see on the site. They should 'wow' you, and make you want to see more. Have a list of five to eight photographers to interview. Additionally, the photographers should be full time professionals.

Professional
You want someone who is passionate about photography, and enthusiastic about the latest techniques, and technologies, and will strive to make sure you receive the best quality images, as well as the widest range of products and services.

To use Philadelphia's Flourtown Country Club for your wedding venue, give us a call today!