Wedding Cocktail Table Ideas

Many brides and grooms choose to have a cocktail hour in between their ceremony and reception. In most of the cases, they go for this option either because they want to shoot their wedding photos in that time span or because they simply want their reception to start later.    

                                                                                                                                                                                              

Whatever your reason may be, make sure that you decorate the cocktail tables – so that they really put your guests in the mood for the “big party” that comes after. Read on and find out more about some of the best wedding cocktail table ideas out there:

·         Elegant simplicity. Cover your cocktail tables with white table linens and place a small vase of flowers in their middle. The flowers can be the same as your wedding reception’s or they can be something remotely related. Either way, make sure they go with the ambiance and that they look elegant and pretty.

·         Vintage lace. If you plan on having a vintage wedding, cover the cocktail tables with vintage lace-like linens and place a beautiful small vase of white roses in the middle. Preferably, choose a really short vase so that the flowers look as if they are blooming out of the table.

·         Tulle tables. Match your cocktail tables with your dress if you plan on wearing tulle for the Big Day. You can knot the table linens right under the table proper and wrap the foot of the table in tulle so that it looks like a skirt.

·         Vertical bow-ties. Choose an oversized tablecloth and tie it in the middle of the table’s foot with a  ribbon. When looked at horizontally, it will look as if it was a bow-tie turned upside down.

Flourtown Country Club makes for the perfect wedding venue. We can host your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all on the same location – and we can also make sure you receive the best service on the most important day of your life too. Contact us and learn more about our offer!

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Masquerade Wedding Ideas

Masquerades are beautiful, elegant and they always seem to pertain to an entirely different era. We all love their mystery and their romanticism – and this is most likely why they have become a very popular wedding theme as well.

If you plan on having your own masquerade wedding, don’t forget to read on. We have picked up some of the best ideas out there – and we would be more than happy if they inspired you to create your own magic day as well.

·         Gold and silver. Venetian balls are all about opulence and luxury. You might not be able to serve your wedding food on actual gold plates, but there are other ways to bring this into your wedding. From your wedding favors to the cake, everything can be “touched” by these luxurious colors. Use them in moderation though! You want everything to look elegant!

·         Aside from gold and silver, black, white, deep green and blue are the colors most commonly associated with masked balls. Combine them in a way that makes the room look aesthetically balanced and everything will be stunning.  

·         Feathers and masks. No masquerade is complete without the Venetian masks. Try to invest in quality masks that really look like “they belong” in that kind of context. Keep in mind that these masks can double as wedding favors for your guests too, so you can afford to pay a bit more for them. As for feathers, don’t be afraid to incorporate them in your bouquet, in the centerpieces and in the masks as well. Extra tip: usually, peacock feathers work best with masquerades.

·         Glass and mirrors. If you want to create the optical illusion of “light”, mirrors are your best friends. Use them on the walls, on the tables and wherever you get the chance. They will add dimension, grace and elegance to your wedding reception.

Flourtown Country Club makes for perfect masked ball weddings – so don’t hesitate to pay us a visit before you decide on your venue. With our gorgeous space and with the beauty surrounding us, your wedding will be a true success!

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Winter Wedding Ideas

Winter weddings will always have something magic about them. It may be the beautiful surroundings, the still and cold vibes in the air, the approaching holidays or simply all of these. One thing is for sure: having a winter wedding is a great, romantic idea.                                                                            
                               

If you are planning your own winter wedding, don’t forget to check out with the following tips an ideas. We have picked up some of the best ones – so they will definitely inspire you to create something amazing.

·         A Great Gatsby winter wedding. If we had to choose one decade that symbolizes glamor, grace and opulence at the same time, the 20s would definitely be it. A Great Gatsby winter wedding (or even a Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve wedding) is a very stylish and “luxurious” idea that will truly make you feel like the star of the night. Feathers, sequins and pearls are just some of the “basics” of a Great Gatsby party – be creative with them and everyone will be impressed.

·         Dusty blue, blueberry and white. These 3 colors look absolutely beautiful together and they are “cold” enough to fit into a winter wedding. Use them on the flower decorations, on the bridal bouquet, on your bridesmaids’ dresses and even on the wedding cake and desserts and you’ll create something unique and beautiful.

·         A Santa Claus-themed wedding. If you want to be a bit playful and childish with your wedding, a Santa Claus-themed wedding can be a great idea. You can bring it into the colors of your wedding, into the décor, into the wedding cake toppers and on everything else. With a bit of imagination, you can combine childishness, innocence and elegance in an unforgettable wedding!

Flourtown Country Club makes for perfect winter weddings – and we would be more than happy if you chose us for your Big Day. With our stunning venue and with the excellent service we provide, your wedding will be just as you have always dreamed it to be – and more!

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5 Ways to Add Sparkle & Shine to a New Year's Eve Party

Planning a New Year’s Eve party? You will definitely want to make it unforgettable and the décor you choose plays a really important role in this. Since NYE parties are all about sparkle and shine, we have put together a list of 5 amazing ideas to use for the 2015 NYE. Read on and find out more.

·         Glittery champagne bottles. Popping a bottle of champagne at midnight is a tradition that should not be left out for the New Year’s Eve. To make it even more of a glamorous event, cover the bottles in glitter. Simply remove the labels, spray them with glue and run them through powder glitter. You can choose whatever color you want for the glitter, but do make sure it’s something that goes well with the other parts of the décor too.

·         Sparkly balloons. Get some transparent balloons and fill them with sparkly confetti. At midnight, ask everyone to pop a balloon. It will be an explosion of glitter!

·         Shiny cake. For this NYE party, go for a very special cake. Ask your confectioner to cover it shiny silver or gold and it will look truly glamorous. If you want to, you can add sparkly accents as well. There’s never enough glitter for a New Year’s Eve party!

·         Glamorous tables. Choose sparkly table linens and pair then with beautiful centerpieces if you want to bring some of that “glam” on the tables. Combine matte, shiny and sparkly for a very stylish décor on the tables.

·         Stylish chocolates. Serve your guests with chocolates covered in edible glitter. Again, you can choose whatever colors you wish, but you may want to stick to a particular theme if you want everything to look elegant.

For a party everyone will remember, come visit Flourtown Country Club. Our beautiful venue will be perfect for those of you who want to mark a stylish entrance in a whole new year!

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Ideas for Your Christmas Wedding

We all love Christmas and we all love weddings – and when they come together, there’s an explosion of excitement, warmth and beauty. If you are planning to have a Christmas wedding as well, you are definitely very happy about it. After all, both of these celebrations stand for friendship, love, family and commitment – the best values in nowadays’ society.

Because here at Flourtown Country Club we love Christmas weddings too, we have picked up some great ideas to help you create something unique, personal and unforgettable. Here are our tips:

·         Keep in mind the fact that “Christmas wedding” is not really enough when it comes to the theme. Think of something more specific if you want to create a reception that is well-balanced and tasteful. For instance, think of a party centered around Christmas colors or around Christmas presents.

·         Bring some fun to the party. Sure, great food and nice drinks are quite important at weddings, but remember that your guests will want to have some fun too (after all, this is a “double celebration”). Bring a very good wedding band or DJ, bring a fun photo booth and make sure every single guest (regardless of age) is entertained.

·         Christmas is a lot about taste as well. Don’t forget to bring your favorite Christmas flavors into the dishes and into the sweets served at the wedding. Even more than that, do take into consideration the possibility of creating unique signature cocktails based on these flavors too.

Come and organize your Christmas wedding with Flourtown Country Club. We are madly in love with being part of people’s Big Day and we would be really happy to help you have the wedding you’ve always been dreaming of. Our versatile venue will provide you with the background – come with your ideas and it will be unforgettable!

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Christian Wedding Ideas

Weddings are marvelous celebrations of life, love and commitment – principles that lie at the very foundation of the Christian fate as well. If you want a Christian wedding everyone will remember, don’t forget to check out with the following ideas because they will help you create a beautiful Christian atmosphere for your Big Day.

·         Bible quotes. As a Christian who read the bible, you probably have some verses you find truly close to your heart. Why not include them in your wedding ceremony and reception as well? There are hundreds of ways you can do this (aside from incorporating them in your vows) – all it takes is a bit of creativity. For instance, you could write some of your favorite verses on the ribbons used for the bridesmaids’ bouquets. Also, you could write then on signs and place them around your wedding reception as well. Some couples also choose to have their favorite Bible verse written on the aisle runner as a symbol of their commitment to each other and to God.

·         Your wedding cake can play a very important role in creating a beautiful Christian wedding décor. Have the 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Bible quote on love written on the edge of your wedding cake and it will look amazing. Even more, it will remind people what love and marriage are all about!

·         If you want a very special moment with your spouse-to-be, plan a washing of the feet ceremony. This is highly symbolic for the Christian fate and it will make for a very emotional moment for everyone at the wedding.

Flourtown Country Club makes for amazing and unforgettable Christian weddings. The beautiful landscape surrounding our wedding venue, as well as the venue itself are more than suitable to “accommodate” your Christian wedding ideas – so do not hesitate to pay us a visit!

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Hot Trends for 2014 Winter Wedding

The weather outside may be getting chillier, but for many of us winters make for amazing wedding seasons. There’s something about the inner warmth and joy associated with winters that makes a lot of couples settle for a winter date for their big day.

If you are among them, you’ll definitely love to learn about the hottest trends for 2014 winter weddings. We have put the best of the best in the following list so make sure to read it before you choose your wedding décor.

·         Sequins and glitter. There’s nothing more festive than sparkly dresses and décor and this winter’s really heavy on these. However, make sure you don’t overdo it and that you add glitter and sequins in moderation: your bridesmaids’ dresses, bit and pieces of the flower arrangements and/or parts of your China, glassware and/or flatware.

·         Dark red is very much “in” this winter and we all love it. If you want your wedding to look dramatic, romantic and slightly vintage, definitely go for the darker shades of red. It will look amazing both in your bridal bouquet and when incorporated into the centerpieces as well.

·         Blue has always been a very “winter-like” color and 2014 makes no exception from this rule. Aside from the all-time classics (such as ice blue), this year is very rich in blueberry shades of blue. Furthermore, plum and other shades of violet will look amazing with winter weddings too!

Flourtown Country Club is ready to host your winter wedding regardless of the décor you may choose. Our superb venue is really versatile and it will definitely suit your idea of a “perfect wedding” so do not hesitate to pay us a visit. We guarantee you and your guests will be impressed by the beautiful venue we have created and by the stunning landscape surrounding it as well.

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