5 Must-Have Wedding Photos

Wedding photography is a true art – and every photographer will “practice” it a different way. Regardless of what kind of wedding you will have, keep in mind that here are certain types of photos you should definitely shoot. What are the most important ones? Read on and find out more about the top 5 must-have wedding photos:

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The one with you and you only. While these days both the bride and the groom get their fair share of attention when it comes to the Big Day, the bride will always be surrounded by an aura of beauty and grace. Therefore, your photographer will definitely suggest shooting at least one photo of you and your stunning wedding gown.

· The one with your bridesmaids. These ladies have been there for you on the most important day of your life. They do deserve to get into a “special shooting”. Plus, if you have chosen a particular color theme for their dresses and if your photographer is creative enough, this photo will look absolutely great in your wedding album. If you want to, this photo can be shot while you are getting ready – and this will allow you to include your mother and grandmother in the picture as well.

· The one with him and his groomsmen. “Boys will be boys” – and they do deserve a special photo in the wedding album as well. Talk to your future spouse about how he would like this photo to be: serious, funny or creative?

· The one with you and your spouse kissing. Depending on your photographer, this picture can be set on the outdoors, during the ceremony or even at sunset. Talk to your photography specialist before the wedding and see which option suits you best.

· The one with the wedding ring and with the wedding vows. Ask your photographer to immortalize the beauty of the moment you finally say “I Do” in a photo. This photo can be up-close or it can be shot from afar (especially if the landscape surrounding you is beautiful as well!)

Here at Flourtown Country Club, we aim to provide you with a splendid venue surrounded by the most beautiful natural landscape you have ever seen. Come visit us and see for yourself – we guarantee you’ll love what we have prepared for your Big Day!

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Plan Your Dream Wedding On A Budget

As little girls, we dream about that perfect day when we marry our prince. When we grow up though, we start thinking that the dream wedding we have always wanted can be quite expensive. However, you should definitely not give up on your dream of having a perfect wedding, even if you are running on a tighter budget! There are many ways to save money and to have the wedding you have always wanted! Here are some great ideas:

·         Don’t rule out the option of having a winter wedding. Not only are winter weddings extremely romantic, but they tend to be less expensive as well. In between January and April, a lot of the wedding venues and vendors will offer considerable discounts, which will allow you to save a lot of money.
·         Take your time. Planning a wedding in a short amount of time is not only extremely stressful, but it can also be quite expensive too. Allowing yourself more time to plan the wedding means that you will stretch out the expenses on a longer period of time. Even more than that, it will allow you to “hunt” for special offers as well (and this will, again, save you a lot of money).
·         Previously-owned wedding items. Everything from the gown to the décor can be purchased from consignation stores. Keep in mind that these things have only been worn or used once, but that they can be much, much less expensive than the brand new ones. Who knows? Maybe your perfect gown is waiting on one of these racks!

Flourtown Country Club can provide you with your dream wedding venue – even if you cannot afford paying a fortune for this special day. Come visit us, take a look at our venue and convince yourself that we are your best bet!

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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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