Attention to Detail…A Summer Wedding and Reception
Attention to Detail…A Summer Wedding and Reception
My niece Elise and her husband Oswaldo’s July wedding was a beach celebration in Eastern Washington. The bride’s mother and friend Julie designed a comfortable welcoming reception around a bright palette of blue, teal, light green and coral.
Cascade Gardens, Yakima, Washington was the setting for a late afternoon/evening reception. Activities were held in various rooms of the gardens. An old shade house hosted the cocktail hour, dinner was served in an open-sided covered pavilion. After dinner, dancing took place in a patio area, which contained a paved square, perfectly sized for the occasion.
Tips For Keeping Guests Entertained at your Summer Wedding
The wedding mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral began at 2:00 pm, and guests began to arrive at the reception at around 4:00 pm. Keeping guests entertained and happy while they await the arrival of the bride and groom, can be tricky. Elise and Oswaldo’s friends and family were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while waiting for the bride and groom to arrive.
Although the shade house had its own rustic beauty, the scene was completed with cocktail tables, flowers, and a variety of whimsical shapes hung from wooden beams. Everyone made themselves at home by strolling the grounds, snacking and enjoying a refreshing beverage. The bride and groom arrived in a vintage Camaro convertible, which further invoked the beach theme.
Dinner was a mix of the caterer’s suggestions, paired with a traditional Basque rice that is a family favorite. The mother of the bride and helper Julie were prepared for the hot afternoon sun by keeping table umbrellas and misting fans on hand to ensure the comfort of guests. A welcome surprise for tired feet was a trunk filled with flip flops to get everyone into a beach mood and ready for dancing.
This looks like fun. I like the bride and groom chair idea
Great post, thanks for sharing. Will have to keep this in mind for my Florida wedding next May.
I really love those chairs. If any of my children ever get married I will definatlly make them.
What a fun wedding described here. Congratulations to the newly wedded happy couple.
I am loving those chairs and the pillows..Who doesnt love a beach wedding..
Really lovely pictures. Love the cake.
Very creative and tasteful. Nicely done!
This looks nice real pretty
beautiful! my wedding will be in the fall
Yes the Adirondack chairs are lovely. Made me think of my Grandparents and their homestead!
looks like a great wedding. prefect venue. very wistful
This really looks beautiful! Great! Thanks for sharing!