Details, details, details

This past weekend I had a wedding & reception in downtown Raleigh.  There was also an all day concert going on in Morse Square with a variety of bands playing through the day and evening.  As a result, some of the streets were closed and parking was limited around Morse Square.

This is one of those situations that one encounters when planning a wedding in an urban area.  One has to remember to check with the (in this case the Downtown Alliance) city to be sure that one is aware of street closings, parades, band concerts in the park and anything else that can possibly cause disruption to your event.

Fortunately, the director at our ceremony site, discussed with the concert promoters our wedding ceremony time and they graciously took a break during the ceremony.

In my experience, working with people and approaching it as “how can we, as a team, make this happen?” People are always willing to work with you if you approach them in the right way; especially if it is a wedding.  We are all a little sentimental about weddings.

As a result, our ceremony went off without a hitch and the minister didn’t have to compete with live band music across the street.  The bride was happy and when the bride is happy, we are all happy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dog Days of Summer

Today reminds me of what the expression ”dog days of summer”  really means.  Every year I forget how hot

and humid it gets in North Carolina in the summer. 

As we plan weddings during these exceptionally hot months, it is important to remember to keep everyone

hydrated (if you are bravely having an outdoor wedding and/or reception).  I recommend having a

beverage station set up for guests as they arrive to the outdoor ceremony.  You can ask a couple of your

friends who are not in the wedding party to serve as hosts and provide guests something thirst quenching

before they take their seats.  It is a welcoming gesture that lets guests know that you are concerned about

their comfort.

I always start the ceremony on time or as close as is humanly possible.  I never wants the guests sitting,

roasting in the heat waiting for the ceremony to start.  Your guests will be very grateful if you do!

The men in the wedding party will be more comfortable if they can wear a nice seersucker suit or light

weight tropical summer suit which more accurately reflects the style of an outdoor ceremony wedding.

 Wearing black formal tuxes is cruel and unusual punishment for a July outdoor wedding in North Carolina.

 

 

 

 

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