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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Events at Castle Manor
Here are some pictures from an event we had here at the Castle Manor this weekend. They had their ceremony on our west waterfall grounds and then a reception both inside and outside. Their decor was very unique and they had a candy bar for refreshments. We enjoyed working with them and wish them the best!
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Wedding Favor Ideas
Wedding favors are just one more part of planning a wedding. We found these fun ideas on marthastewart.com that will hopefully help give you some good ideas!
Give guests sprightly bouquets of their own: arrangements of 'Ping Pong' mums, chamomile, and lady's mantle (or other blooms to fit your color scheme). The flowers are held in small plastic floral tubes filled with water.
Wrap favors in brightly colored tissue paper and top them off with a paper flower -- a low-cost alternative to the real thing.
Send wedding guests home with fresh strawberries and scones to enjoy the morning after. Wrap scones in cellophane and line a wooden berry basket with parchment paper. Tie on a note stamped with a strawberry design.
Jessie and Tyler picked raspberries the summer before the wedding, and Jessie and her mother, Laura Lyne, made jam. The jars were covered with smaller pieces of the same fabric found on the reception's tabletops and were finished with twine. The custom stickers and handwritten labels double as place cards.
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Mini Bouquets
Give guests sprightly bouquets of their own: arrangements of 'Ping Pong' mums, chamomile, and lady's mantle (or other blooms to fit your color scheme). The flowers are held in small plastic floral tubes filled with water.
Flower-Wrapped Favors
Wrap favors in brightly colored tissue paper and top them off with a paper flower -- a low-cost alternative to the real thing.
Berry Basket Favors
Send wedding guests home with fresh strawberries and scones to enjoy the morning after. Wrap scones in cellophane and line a wooden berry basket with parchment paper. Tie on a note stamped with a strawberry design.
Homemade Jam
Jessie and Tyler picked raspberries the summer before the wedding, and Jessie and her mother, Laura Lyne, made jam. The jars were covered with smaller pieces of the same fabric found on the reception's tabletops and were finished with twine. The custom stickers and handwritten labels double as place cards.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Top 5 Up-and-Coming Honeymoon Destinations
Can't decide where to go on your honeymoon?? We found these up-and-coming honeymoon destinations on glamour.com, check them out!
The Maldives
It’s a long haul, but this Asian nation of 1,190 coral islands is home to some of the world’s best retreats.
The Seychelles
Will and Kate put this biodiverse island group off the coast of eastern Africa in the spotlight.
South Africa
The luxury safari-lodge scene here might be Africa’s finest. Make time for excursions to vineyard-dotted Stellenbosch and cosmopolitan Cape Town
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Croatia
If you’re over Greece, Croatia’s for you. Sail the Dalmatian Coast’s charming, lesser-known islands: yacht-lined Hvar, beachy Brac, and medieval Korcula.
Argentina
Fly south for cutting-edge boutiques in hip, buzzing, and way-affordable Buenos Aires. (Those stories of $50 fancy steak dinners are true.) Wine lovers, be sure to visit nearby Mendoza.
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The Maldives
It’s a long haul, but this Asian nation of 1,190 coral islands is home to some of the world’s best retreats.
The Seychelles
Will and Kate put this biodiverse island group off the coast of eastern Africa in the spotlight.
South Africa
The luxury safari-lodge scene here might be Africa’s finest. Make time for excursions to vineyard-dotted Stellenbosch and cosmopolitan Cape Town
.
Croatia
If you’re over Greece, Croatia’s for you. Sail the Dalmatian Coast’s charming, lesser-known islands: yacht-lined Hvar, beachy Brac, and medieval Korcula.
Argentina
Fly south for cutting-edge boutiques in hip, buzzing, and way-affordable Buenos Aires. (Those stories of $50 fancy steak dinners are true.) Wine lovers, be sure to visit nearby Mendoza.
Wedding Color Combos That Actually Work!
There are so many different color combinations to choose from when planning a wedding, so deciding on yours can sometimes be hard. There are certain combinations we see often that we know work but here are a few we found on theknot.com that are a little more unexpected and fun!
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Pumpkin and Slate |
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Canteloupe and Grapefruit |
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Powder Blue and Plum |
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Gray and Lemon |
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Lemon and Lime |
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Burnt Orange and Sky Blue |
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Tangerine and Wasabi |
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Strawberry and Lime |
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Peppermint and Aqua |
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Bubble Gum and Grassy Green |
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Butter and Gold |
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Chocolate and Vanilla |
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wow Your Wedding Guests
Your wedding day is a big deal and you want to make it the best it can be. Essentially your wedding is for you but there's no doubt you want to impress your guests as well. We found some ways to wow your guests on theknot.com that we'd like to share with you and a few examples of our own here at the Castle!
Reception Ushers
You may already be planning to have your ushers escort guests to their ceremony seats, but consider having reception ushers. These "live escort cards" walk guests to their tables for an upscale restaurant experience. Ask your reception venue or caterer if its waitstaff can do this double duty, or assign a few ushers to the job.
Standout Escort Cards
Instead of a paper card that'll get lost or thrown away, upgrade your escort cards to something worth keeping (or eating!). Try personalized cake pops with guests' names and table numbers written on them in icing (or on a cute tag), or engraved martini glasses that double as favors.
Thoughtful (and Useful) Favors
Keep your guests comfortable all day by thinking ahead. Planning on dancing until the next morning? Put out baskets of flip-flops (in your wedding colors, of course) so guests can take their shoes off. Having an outdoor reception that might get breezy? Make sure guests keep warm by offering up some cozy pashminas. And for a summer outdoor ceremony in the afternoon, provide a station with spray-on sunscreen and a stack of inexpensive sunglasses.
A (Surprise) Choreographed Dance
Take a few dance lessons before your wedding, but instead of the standard waltz, kick it up a notch by learning a sultry tango or a high-energy swing routine, and then surprise everyone during your first dance. For an unexpected surprise, get your dad or even your grandpa in on the act. Imagine the looks on your guests' faces when you and your pops break into a hip-hop routine mid-father-daughter dance. (Bonus points if he can do the worm!)
A Luxe Reception Lounge
Give guests a place to mingle between dance breaks by creating a lounge area at your reception. Fill the space with couches or chairs and plenty of pillows to sink into. It's the perfect way to keep everyone in on the party even when they're resting. Really want to wow 'em? Close off the area with curtains to create a VIP vibe.
A Decked-Out Entryway
We're not saying you should spend a gazillion dollars on a 20-foot-tall floral arrangement, but first impressions are important, so take time to think out the entrance to your reception. Add a couple flower arrangements to the escort card table or have your stationer create a stylish seating chart display. A table topped with your engagement photos, your parents' wedding albums, and any other from-the-family artifacts would make meaningful additions.
As stated above, dancing can add a lot of fun to your wedding and we have the perfect inside and outside areas big enough to accommodate your dancing needs!
A reception lounge where your guest can take a break from dancing and standing on their feet is a fun idea and here are some pictures from and event we had here with a very nice reception lounge.
To find out more ways we can help you wow your guests and create the perfect day for you, give us a call at 435-563-0774!
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Reception Ushers
You may already be planning to have your ushers escort guests to their ceremony seats, but consider having reception ushers. These "live escort cards" walk guests to their tables for an upscale restaurant experience. Ask your reception venue or caterer if its waitstaff can do this double duty, or assign a few ushers to the job.
Instead of a paper card that'll get lost or thrown away, upgrade your escort cards to something worth keeping (or eating!). Try personalized cake pops with guests' names and table numbers written on them in icing (or on a cute tag), or engraved martini glasses that double as favors.
Thoughtful (and Useful) Favors
Keep your guests comfortable all day by thinking ahead. Planning on dancing until the next morning? Put out baskets of flip-flops (in your wedding colors, of course) so guests can take their shoes off. Having an outdoor reception that might get breezy? Make sure guests keep warm by offering up some cozy pashminas. And for a summer outdoor ceremony in the afternoon, provide a station with spray-on sunscreen and a stack of inexpensive sunglasses.
A (Surprise) Choreographed Dance
Take a few dance lessons before your wedding, but instead of the standard waltz, kick it up a notch by learning a sultry tango or a high-energy swing routine, and then surprise everyone during your first dance. For an unexpected surprise, get your dad or even your grandpa in on the act. Imagine the looks on your guests' faces when you and your pops break into a hip-hop routine mid-father-daughter dance. (Bonus points if he can do the worm!)
A Luxe Reception Lounge
Give guests a place to mingle between dance breaks by creating a lounge area at your reception. Fill the space with couches or chairs and plenty of pillows to sink into. It's the perfect way to keep everyone in on the party even when they're resting. Really want to wow 'em? Close off the area with curtains to create a VIP vibe.
A Decked-Out Entryway
We're not saying you should spend a gazillion dollars on a 20-foot-tall floral arrangement, but first impressions are important, so take time to think out the entrance to your reception. Add a couple flower arrangements to the escort card table or have your stationer create a stylish seating chart display. A table topped with your engagement photos, your parents' wedding albums, and any other from-the-family artifacts would make meaningful additions.
Here at the Castle Manor our facility itself will help you WOW your guests! We can offer a lot to help you create the perfect day for you and your guests. We have the perfect entry way that will help you make that good first impression and here is one example of an event we had here with nice entry way decor.
As stated above, dancing can add a lot of fun to your wedding and we have the perfect inside and outside areas big enough to accommodate your dancing needs!
A reception lounge where your guest can take a break from dancing and standing on their feet is a fun idea and here are some pictures from and event we had here with a very nice reception lounge.
New Rules For a Good Marriage
Getting married is such an exciting time in life and you want that excitement to last forever. Here's a few "Rules" for a good marriage we picked out from on an article on msn.com that might help keep your relationship close.
Myth: Never go to bed angry. If you don't hash through every conflict right away, it'll lead to resentment and ultimately blowups.
New rule: Sleep on it. Conflicts are best dealt with when you have calmed down and are well rested.
Myth: One day the two of you will just realize you've grown apart and fallen out of love.
New rule: A marriage doesn't run on feelings — it thrives because both spouses work hard on it.
Myth: When the kids leave home, there will be nothing left to keep your marriage together.
New rule: Your marriage can flourish in that new freedom.
Myth: Every guy has a midlife crisis — any day, your spouse will drive off in a new red sports car.
New rule: It's not a crisis — and it's not just for men.
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Myth: Never go to bed angry. If you don't hash through every conflict right away, it'll lead to resentment and ultimately blowups.
New rule: Sleep on it. Conflicts are best dealt with when you have calmed down and are well rested.
Myth: One day the two of you will just realize you've grown apart and fallen out of love.
New rule: A marriage doesn't run on feelings — it thrives because both spouses work hard on it.
Myth: When the kids leave home, there will be nothing left to keep your marriage together.
New rule: Your marriage can flourish in that new freedom.
Myth: Every guy has a midlife crisis — any day, your spouse will drive off in a new red sports car.
New rule: It's not a crisis — and it's not just for men.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Events at Castle Manor
Here are some sneak peak pictures at the event that we held in the Chapel Area tonight!
This Beautiful Couple looked as happy as can be!
After their Ceremony, they had a filling lunch provided by Copper Mill.
Following dinner they had a short break and then went straight to the reception and dancing.
Their colors were teal, read and silver. The bride's mother is a Cake Decorator and she did an EXCELLENT job on the cake. It is one of the most unique and exciting cakes I have ever seen. For the centerpieces they made pin-wheels and placed them with other flowers was an exceptional touch to their decor.
We wish the Bride and Groom the best in all of their endeavors!
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