Table Numbers

If you decide to have a seating chart for your wedding reception, you will need to find a ways to label each table. One of the best parts about planning your big day is adding your personal touch to your wedding reception table numbers. Creative designs offer a great way to reflect who you are as a couple and highlight your wedding theme. Whether you are modern, classic, fun or quirky, there are lots of different ways you can take your table numbers from simple to fabulous.

Although numbers are the classic choice, you don’t have to settle for a simple white card with a number on it! There are many great choices out there. Here are just a few fun ideas I found for a more distinctive and creative way to direct guests to their tables.

Recently, brides are skipping the table numbers altogether and giving each table a name! The options are endless. Here are some ideas to jump-start your own creativity:

-          board games

-          books

-          famous couples

-          movie stars

-          movies

-          favorite countries visited throughout the world

-          famous landmarks around the world

-          types of flowers

-          types of wines

-          car brands

-          natural elements like stone, water, wood, fire, etc

-          cartoon characters and superheros

-          languages

-          musical instruments

-          sports

-          sports teams

-          desserts

-          types of cuisine

-          TV shows

-          cocktails

-          craft beers

-          types of candies

-          time periods and eras

-          favorite restaurants

-          card games

One more option:

Ask your photographer to take a few photos of you holding up numbers during your engagement session. If you are using your engagements pics for “Save the Date” cards of other wedding related correspondence, this will ensure a consistent look, as all the photos will be taken on the same day.

Trend Alert: Metallic Wedding Cakes

Metallic trends are really hot right now in the wedding world. From adding these type of accents onto bridal fashion to having them on tables in the décor details these accents are popping up all over the place. One big way metallic is making a splash is on the wedding cake. You can tone it down with a few accents here and there or go with an overall metallic cake and really turn heads. Whatever you chose will make your cake the perfect accessory to your celebration. Here are some examples:

 

Baraat ideas... One horse or Six hundred horses

The traditional Indian wedding establishes a bond between two families and their cultures. The marriage ceremony is a series of colorful event spread over two to three days. One of the important and fun ceremonies is the arrival of the groom (known as Baraat) on the day of the wedding. A Baraat is a huge parade of family and friends of the groom, dancing their way to the ceremony site. This is the grooms chance to make a grand entrance with his friends and relatives, who are called the “baraatis”.

I have seen a groom enter on a horse, an elephant and even a Ferrari. A baraat is generally for about 30 minutes, during which the friends and family members dance around the groom. They usually have a Dj and Dhol player to add to the mood.

Traditionally, the Groom’s entrance is on a beautifully decorated White horse. Recently grooms are opting for different entrance options to really impress and the limitation is their imagination (And maybe rules of your Venue!)

Baraat options we have recently discussed with our clients are:

Tampa Trolleys, car, yacht, speed boat, jet ski, helicopter, elephants and convertibles.

Some additional baraat tips:

·         For an evening baraat fireworks are a beautiful addition

·         Have guests throw flower petals which will look gorgeous in photos

·         Serve light refreshments of cold beverages to guests, especially if it is taking place outside during summer

·         Consider giving matching safas or scarves to the male guests to wear. This could become favors after the procession.