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Tuesday’s Tip at Reception Centers in Utah – Guests First!

Weddings in Utah Guest listAfter you’ve chosen a date, or a couple of optional dates, it’s time to get an idea of how many guests you envision and for what type of event.  Are you planning a sit-down dinner or traditional walk-through reception?  Some reception centers in Utah are very small and can not accommodate more than 75 guests for a sit down dinner, and other venues are so gigantic that it wouldn’t fit for a small intimate group.  So, you need to have in mind a rough idea of how many guests you envision as you visit wedding reception centers, and eventually settle on the one best for you!  Be sure to ask questions about the venue capacity for sit-down meals and for flow-through receptions.  How many chairs can be set up for guests to witness your ceremony?  The wedding planners at Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown can also give you tips on how to stagger your guests for a walk-through reception style event.   As a general rule, for a sit-down meal, allow about 30 square feet per guest.  This allows for the space you’ll need for a band, dance floor, waiters, space for the tables, etc.

Also, be sure to ask about adequate parking at the venue and the price.  You and your guests will definitely appreciate a convenient parking experience!

If you like reception centers in Utah that have an old world charm, Ivy House weddings can host up to 125 people for a sit-down meal.  For flow-through traditional receptions, we handle up to 500 guests.  With a few highly recommended simple tricks that our wedding planners will share with you, you will have a pleasant less-conjested  evening.

Your adventure of planning your perfect day has begun!  Following some tips from those who have gone before you can save you time, energy, money, and frustration.  You will have a most beautiful relaxed and stress-free day as you newlyweds are honored at your wedding venue in Utah.

Utah wedding venues for beautiful celebrations

Thank You Photos add Personality and Class

Couple kissing with photo cards - great thank you note photo from reception centers in salt lake city

At their wedding receptions in Salt Lake, many couples capture a photo of the newlyweds holding a thank-you poster or banner.  These can be turned into postcards to send to your guests showing a unique thank-you for the beautiful thoughts and gifts they shared with you on your wedding day.

Thank you card photos at wedding venue in Utah

This simple and clever expression shows your thankfulness to not only guests, but also to those who helped with all the details of your wedding day.  After such a most important and grand celebration, many notes of gratitude are in order.  With the newlyweds on their honeymoon and then the limited time afterwards getting back into new routines of married life, this idea helps you create countless notes that in an instant show your personality and also shows that you were thinking and being grateful ahead of time, rather than just a quick note on a standard thank you card.

Thank you card from friends at reception in salt lake Costco printed thank you photo.

Several years ago, my daughter came to me with a thank you postcard from one of her friends.  We have remembered it ever since.  The couple simply posed with a thank you banner while they were actually standing in their wedding line!  The bride’s maid of honor orchestrated the shot and ordered the cards so that by the time the couple returned from their honeymoon, the cards were there waiting for them to write a simple little note, stamp, and send on its way. It was very simple, but very powerful and meant a lot to my daughter!

Many online companies offer the service to print up postcards.  A few of them are CarlsonCrafts.com, Zazzle.com, Shutterfly.com, Vistaprint.com, and many other companies.   

Carlson Craft photo thank you cards for less than $1 per card.So don’t forget to take a moment at your Salt Lake wedding reception center, find a little spot, hold up a sign, and click a most memorable thank you note for all our loved ones.

 

Perfection at Utah Wedding Venues Is More Than Just Looking Perfect

As a bride plans her wedding day she strives for absolute perfection, after all, this is the day she has been waiting for her entire life. Once the ring is on her finger she begins her search for the perfect dress, flowers, cake, invitations and the most perfect of all the Utah wedding venues.  She may be so focused on every tiny detail that she forgets the most important detail of the day.  She forgets the monumental life changing event that will give her a new identity as a woman. It is on that day that she becomes a wife and begins a wonderful, exciting new life with the man she is deeply in love with.

When you are caught in the moment of planning a wedding, EVERYTHING seems important, but you will find that on your day those things are not so important after all. In all honesty, all the things you do for your wedding day will soon be forgotten by most in attendance. The invitation you so carefully picked out will most likely be thrown after it is used to find your venue. The food you chose to serve will most likely not be tasted by you because you will be in the line greeting guests and not eating. You may not notice or even have a chance to really see how your beautiful centerpieces turned out. Also, your gorgeous bouquet will seem so heavy after holding it for hours that you may wish you either didn’t have it or that it was much smaller. The bridesmaids that you so carefully chose may spend the evening extremely bored hating the dress they have been forced to wear.

Plan now to remember that on your wedding day,  you will slow down and focus on the tender moments that make your day special instead of rushing to make things look perfect. Let your Utah wedding reception centers worry about all those details.  You just enjoy the moments.  Remember the expression on your new husband’s face when he sees you in your dress for the first time. Remember the moment in the dressing room with your mother as you look in the mirror together and she tells you how beautiful you look and how proud she is. Remember that your frail grandfather was able to make it to the ceremony and the tender kiss he gave as he wished you well. Remember the pure joy you feel as you are joined to your dear husband. If you take the time to focus on the tender moments of the day, it will be the perfect day you have always dreamed of.

 

 

 

 

 

Utah Wedding Venues Like Ivy House Weddings Give Brides Many Choices

This couple enjoyed their celebration at this wedding reception in Utah.

What an adorable couple!  Kira and Wade chose Ivy House Weddings, one of two Utah wedding venues managed by Western Gardens Center.   This wedding venue in Utah was perfect for many reasons, but one was that Kira had many friends and family wanting to help with catering, cake designing, and floral arrangements.  Ivy House allows such choices.

Aunt's cake and cupcakes in lacy wrapping!

Kira’s Aunt created her exquisite dainty cake topped with pink roses.  Her floral arrangements were simple day lilies that gave off a faint fragrance that filled the main hall.  A family friend from Siegfried Deli was the caterer.  Everyone enjoyed cakes and finger foods.  Dave from Jaffa photography was her photographer who kept busy all evening.

Enjoy my own photos of her last dance with father, the cake cutting, and her first dance with her new husband.  This Utah wedding venue holds many beautiful memories from this wedding celebration in June!

Last dance with Dad at wedding reception in Utah.  Tired flower girl at the end of the night! Eating cake at Utah wedding venues.

March 23, 2012 – Utah Wedding Reception Center is Hot Pink Stylish and Elegant

Wedding places in Utah include the romantic Ivy House Weddings where the newlyweds can kiss on the spiral staircase.Wedding reception centers in Utah now include the beautiful Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens downtown.  The wedding celebration on March 23rd delivered all invited guests a big splash of hot pink, sparkles, and a lot of sentimental beautiful memories.

This bride chose as her color hot pink, but touched it with the elegance of black.  Her table centerpieces were her own stylish creations resting on striking black table linen toppers which covered hot pink base linens.  Upon square mirrors, she set mod figurines including perfume bottles, high heels, and fashion models.  Some centerpieces included a simple white rose in crystal bud vases.  A splattering of rock crystals around the base gave it that final touch.  This bride certainly has a tasteful eye for flair and fashion.

Stylish modern artistic centerpieces  Ivy House looks nice in print as one of the reception halls in Utah

The wedding cake was elegant as well.  A white cake simply wrapped with wide black lace, tied with pink and black ribbon trimmed with a beautiful glittering brooch.  Very simple: very sophisticated.

Elegant wedding cake
Even her wedding bouquet was simple with white flowers, no greens.  But again simple with glittering brooch pins intertwined amongst the floral arrangement.  This was a work of art.  Everything decoration she brought to Ivy House displayed her style.

Elegant and stunning bridal bouquet

Guests were treated to the latest rage at Utah reception centers – the refreshing taste of Italian Sodas.  Utah Celebrations catering was hired to create each one for each particular guest.  Young and old could choose from a wide variety of flavors and could add cream if they desired.

Italian sodas at a wedding reception center in Utah  Line of Italian soda flavors

The newlyweds also displayed many of their fun engagement photos throughout the Ivy House wedding venue in Utah.  A family member had put together a beautiful quilt depicting the lives of the bride and groom.  Even the little children enjoyed studying it and pointing to eyes and noses on the quilt.   Their photographer of James Erick Photography followed the newlyweds throughout the evening taking memorable photos of the couple and guests.

Finding eyes on wedding quilt of wedding couple   bride and little cousin

Of the many reception centers Utah has to offer, this beautiful couple enjoyed their beautiful wedding celebration as Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens downtown.

Binkies and tuxes go together  couple on spiral stairway  Wedding bouquet at a Utah wedding venue  Making the Italian Sodas   Table decorations of style Sign-in table with simple book    Happy boys

 

March 10, 2012 Wedding Reception in Utah of Yellow Roses and Blue Ribbons of Joy

Groom kissing his bride at a Utah wedding venueWedding receptions in Utah are beautiful and memorable in Ivy House Weddings at Western Gardens Downtown. This bride used pastel blue ribbons and yellow roses to accent this celebration of their love.  Her yellow rose bouquet complimented her elegant dress and the sparkle in her eyes even though the groom teased by pretending to eat the bouquet.   Ivy House Silver candle holder for table centerpieces

For her table centerpieces, a simple blue ribbon adorned Ivy House’s tall candle sticks.  This wedding reception in Utah enjoyed background music of a local harpist.  The ambiance was classical and joyful as guests greeted the lovely newlyweds.

Little yellow dressed girl at a Utah wedding

Guests enjoyed chocolate and vanilla mousse which was embellished with whipping cream and delicate chocolate letters of “M” and “L” indicating the couples initials.  Lemon kissed water fit right in with the yellow trim and was refreshing.  Utah wedding receptions are beautiful celebrations of love at Ivy House Weddings.Wedding cake at Ivy House Wedding venue in UtahGuest at the food service tableChocolate and vanilla Mousse with chocolate initials of the couple!

Cousins bussing the tables!

A harpist accented the beautiful visits of family and friends!