Knollwood Vows
January 2018
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Knollwood Couples December Newlyweds Recently Engaged Sandy & Edward 12/2
Amanda & Miguel
Sherry & David 12/9
angelina & eric
Christina & Ryan 12/16
nina & Joe
Iveth & Anthony 12/17
denise & nathan
michelle & Mark 12/23
Linda & David
Abby & jose 12/30
Vendor spotlight Silvertunes Entertainment Silvertunes Entertainment is offering Knollwood couples an exclusive price package with a savings of $400. Receive our 6 hour wedding package that includes ceremony, cocktail and reception music with dance lighting for only $1295. You will also have access to our online music and event planner to ensure we play the music you want keep your wedding guests entertained.
Contact graham today! Phone; 877.794.7774 Email: graham@silvertunes.com website: www.silvertunes.com
secrets to a fun wedding reception Arrange Seating Thoughtfully It sounds obvious, but don't discount the importance of a solid seating arrangement. Place guests with people they'll know and get along with. It might seem like a great idea to play matchmaker, or force your guests to sit with strangers to make new friends—but at the end of the day, they're there for you, and to catch up with their own farflung pals. Put another way, a well-thought-out seating chart leads to great conversation, which leads to a great dance party, which leads to an unforgettable night. So seat your tween cousins with other kids their age and let your college friends sit together. Hand Out Awesome Favors Wedding favors should be the cherry on top of a fabulous reception. Let your guests know how much you appreciate having them there by offering a take-home treat (think: doughnuts, hot cocoa mix and marshmallows, a bag of your favorite coffee beans or jars of local honey), a cute succulent plant or a pair of sunglasses branded with your initials and wedding date. Keep Toasts Short and Sweet Wedding toasts are all about quality over quantity, so ask anyone who's speaking to make sure their toasts are no more than two minutes. If they have any longer anecdotes, they can feel free to share at the rehearsal dinner. Have a Plan for Kids To keep the little ones entertained throughout the night (and to give their parents an opportunity to hit the dance floor), give them their own designated area. In a separate room, arrange for a babysitter to set up and oversee movies, games, crafts or a kid-centric dance party. You can also set up a few tables topped with coloring books, crayons, games and small toys. Shake Things Up for Your First Dance All eyes will be on you during your first dance—it's the perfect opportunity to wow your guests with a fun surprise. Start with a romantic dance to "At Last," or other classic first dance song, then suddenly switch gears to a energetic Latin dance or break it down to Bruno Mars. Find a DJ Who Gets You Okay, this is a little more obvious, but we have to mention it because music is a major reception fun factor, and has a lot to do with how long your guests will stay. The last thing you want to see is your dance floor clear out when the DJ plays obscure songs that are hard to dance to. Talk to your DJ about your do-not-play list upfront. Have a Lounge Area If your site and budget allow, set up comfortable lounge chairs and couches in your reception space. Instead of having your guests sit around the same tables all night, even after dinner's over, a change of environment will promote conversation, give your energetic dancers a resting area and keep your non dancing guests entertained. It's also an elegant and comfortable way to let elderly guests relax and chat while others take to the dance floor. Look into renting or borrowing couches, chairs and other furniture to create stylish, cozy vignettes complete with pillows, flowers and votive candles in your wedding colors. Don't Let Your Guests Get Hungry Want a guaranteed all-night crowd? Arrange for the catering staff to bring out late-night food like French fries, pizza or doughnuts after midnight (or before, if you just can't wait).
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Rehearsal dinner
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January promotion Start the New Year off Sweet choose any of our sweets & treat tables and receive $1.50 off per person! Original price $4.99 per person January promotion $3.49 per person Offer only available to the first 3 couples! In order to add this to your package with the promotional price, item must be paid in full by 1/31/2018
wedding trends
2018 color of the year
things to consider
Ultra Violet: The Pantone color of the year has been revealed! And this is always a big indicator of what's to come in wedding trends... Last year's color of the year was Greenery and we saw an influx of brides opting for green decor within tablescapes, installations and bouquets. 2018 is all about Ultra Violet purple. So expect to see plenty of purple floral inspiration, as well as invites and table decor; like napkins and plates, plus new age additional like crystals and agate coasters used as name places. It also makes the perfect partner to gold accents to luxe up any Ultra Violet styled look.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: When will my food tasting be? A: Knollwood hosts 4 food tastings per year (January, April, July and October) for events that have paid a deposit only. Two guests per event can attend for free. Additional guests (2 maximum) are $25. Tastings are always Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. We do not guarantee a food tasting for every event. If you are unable to attend your scheduled tasting unfortunately we cannot do private individual tastings. We will Email you approximately 3 weeks prior to your scheduled tasting to invite you.
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