Knollwood Vows september 2017
wedding planning 101
Knollwood Couples August Newlyweds Vanessa & Jorge 8/5 yesenia & manny 8/11 rebecca & Benedict 8/12 heather & adam 8/13 david & lala 8/18 Leslie & Niti 8/19 Dolly & Ricardo 8/26
Recently Engaged Jesse & AJ Danielle & Luke Melissa & Steven Arineh & Chris Leslie & Efrain Gaby & Carlos Lanae & Ruben Emani & Deshane Chris & Samantha Noemi & Marvin Shabrayia & Luis Amanda & Eric Priscilla & Thomas Vanessa & Ernesto Tricia & Peter
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ultimate guide to cutting
your wedding guest list Your guest list determines so many other details, and the more guests you add to your list, the more everything costs. Making sure your head count includes everyone important, without contradicting your budget, can be a balancing act. If you’re having trouble cutting down your guest list (say, your venue only holds 150 comfortably but your list has already exceeded 250), rest assured that this dilemma is a common occurrence with a few relatively painless solutions. Here’s how to crop that list without hurting feelings or experiencing guilt. Make an A-List and B-List Your A-list consists of the must-have invites you can’t imagine not being at your wedding, like your family members and close friends. They'll receive your first round of invitations. Anyone not essential (no, we don't mean people you don't like, but rather colleagues you might be able to skip) should be added to the B-list. These are people you’d enjoy having at your wedding but who cannot be extended an invite in the first round. (It’s completely fine to add plus-ones to your B list too, and if it turns out you do have the budget for your nephew’s new girlfriend to come, you can always invite her at a later date.) If you start getting RSVPs and it turns out you have enough "regrets," (between 10 and 20 percent of those invited will likely decline) then start sending invites to your Blist in order of importance. Set Cutting Rules (and Stick to Them) The easiest way to cut the list is to come up with firm rules and actually stick to them. We promise it'll be easier in the long run and you'll avoid potential drama down the line. What do we mean by "rules"? First, If neither you nor your spouse has ever spoken to, met or heard a person’s name before, don't invite them. If it’s a friend of your parents, and your parents are being generous by footing some or all of the bill, that may be a different story. Maybe work out a compromise with them where you promise to cut one of your own chosen guests for every one of their chosen guests. Second, leave out anyone neither of you has spoken to in three or more years (or is related to). That means old high school or college friends you're pretty sure you'll never see again, or second and third cousins whose names you can barely remember. Finally, if there's anyone on your list who's only included because you feel guilty about leaving them off, cut them. You shouldn’t feel like you “owe” them an invite to your wedding—it’s your day, and you should be surrounded by friends and family that you really want to be there. Go Adults Only Not crazy about inviting kids to the party? Don't feel bad about having an adults-only wedding—so many couples decide to go that route, whether it’s a budget and spacial issue or more a matter of atmosphere. It's also perfectly okay to have children in your wedding party and still have an adults-only wedding. Just be careful to not make exceptions and let other family members or close friends bring their kids to the reception. Otherwise some guests might get offended if it looks like you selected which children were and weren't invited. Exclude Coworkers Even if you’re close to your colleagues, you might consider cutting them from the list if you’re in a pinch. The easiest way to avoid a headache is not to invite any coworkers at all. But if you're close to some of your coworkers (you socialize outside the office and regularly text or call them) and everyone knows it, it’s fine to invite them. Just don't hand them their invites at work or make a big deal out of it. Keeping wedding talk to a minimum at the office is smart anyway. However, if you work on a smaller team and are considering inviting a handful of coworkers, you should invite the entire team or skip them altogether. As for your boss, invite them if you have a friendly relationship, along with a plus-one. If you don’t, you're certainly not required to ask them to attend. Be Firm About Plus-Ones When it comes to plus-ones, sometimes things can get a little dicey, but hopefully these guidelines will make things easier for you. You should offer plus-ones to anyone who’s married, engaged, lives together or is in a long-term, committed relationship (if they’ve been together for at least one year). Extending a plus-one to everyone in your wedding party is a courteous move they’ll definitely appreciate. Guests who are casually dating, coworkers or single friends whom you’re not especially close to (or who will know other guests) do not require a plus-one.
coming soon....
We will be releasing new menu options in addition to the current menu offerings we have
What types of new options should we expect? new plated main entree options new hors d'oeuvres new plated vegetable options new embellishments
When will this new menu be released? fall 2017
September promotion
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wedding trends
Emerald & Melon
New Optons
This moody mix of wine and navy is well suited for an elegant evening celebration or a winter wedding. Both colors evoke richness and pair beautifully with a gold or silver metallic. How To Do It: Decide which color you want to lead the palette and which will be your accent—both colors are strong, and work equally well for a formal or casual celebration. Regardless of your leading hue, you'll want to stick to Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year, marsala, for your florals since few varieties come in blue. Consider offering a cocktail with a fruit garnish (blackberry or figs) for your signature sip. Midnight is a classic choice for apparel, invitations and small details like custom matchboxes or welcome bags. Try a marsala runner on wood tables or lighten the palette in warmer months with a taupe linen.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How will my guests get to the ceremony site? A: Since guests typically walk around the building to get to the ceremony site, we provide two directional signs in the front of the building that explains to your guests how to get to the ceremony site. we do recommend designating 1-2 ushers to stand in the front of the building to help ensure no one enters through the front doors and can direct the guests in the right direction if needed!
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