How to make your wedding reception table flawless!
Alessandra 01/10/2024 0
Among all the arrangements of your big day, planning a sit-down wedding reception plays a defining role in the entire atmosphere of your wedding-party!
Why? Your guests will spend most of their time sitting at the table. That’s why, nothing of your table details can be left to chance! Everything must be perfect!
Do you want to know what will give to your reception table a never-before-seen-style?
Hence, you can’t absolutely miss this table styling tips:
– Make it “SO ME!”
First things first, you should set-up your wedding-vision, because it will totally rule the style of your reception table. Your table styling should mix & match your personality with all the elements of your wedding day, from the flower design to the stationery.
Thus, your day will go smoothly without false notes, in every single moment. Don’t forget: your special day is supposed to tell something about you and your concept of love!
– Pick your color palette
You may tend to think that picking your color palette is an easy-peasy choice, but it’s not like that at all! Generally, people think just about the ‘bridal-white’ as an iconic wedding color related to pure romance and love, but why stop there? Don’t pick banally! Let’s incorporate seasonally hues and on-trend tones in each decorative details that will ‘pop’ your party-table!
And… don’t forget: your color palette should also match with your groom!
– Play with shapes
No matter if your reception table will be a squared table or a classic circular one, what really matters is playing with shapes and giving to your table-look depth and dimension. Hence, incorporating different heights and creating layers on your table will add more harmony and lush! You don’t want your table setting to be flat! From centrepieces to glassware, a creative table styling can really set the scene of your wedding dinner. Just a little note: don’t overload your table, your guests need to talk and look one another!
– Take blooms to your table
You can’t think about your table-design without thinking about flowers too! Blooms are a must-have to give a wow-look to your tables! Classic peaches roses, modern white buds and eucalyptus or sprawling centrepieces including ranunculus, berries and variegated foliage or even lush garlands of white flowers, greenery and lemons are just some of the endless-combos to dress your table up! You just have to choose!
– Light your table up
Chandeliers are a timeless complement for any wedding dinner and if you are looking for a classy and delicate touch… candles are the best way to turn your reception table into a light-filled show! When the golden hour comes, lots of candles will surprisingly work with the twinkle of silver cutlery and crystal glassware creating an eye-catching atmosphere for your guests! Let’s shine!
– Never forget placecards
On each napkins place a namecard with your guests’ names. You’re the star of the day, but don’t forget to make your guests feel important too thanking them for their presence! You can combine fonts, shades and style with your centrepieces for a cohesive look on your table!
If you’re curious to discover additional tips to bring creativity and know-how to your #destinationlove… Here I am!
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For those seeking a unique and unforgettable experience, destination weddings offer an idyllic escape from the ordinary. And now, with the latest trend, couples can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their special day.
Destination weddings are a dream come true for couples who want to celebrate their love in a breathtaking location. From Amalfi Coast beaches to historic castles on the Cilento Coast, the possibilities are endless. The allure of destination weddings lies in the opportunity to combine the joy of getting married with an unforgettable travel experience. Whether it’s just the two of you or you’re surrounded by your closest friends and family, destination weddings offer an intimate and romantic setting that is hard to replicate elsewhere. And with the added benefit of being able to extend your stay and turn your wedding into a honeymoon, it’s no wonder that destination weddings continue to be a popular choice among couples.
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S&S: the golden years!
a 50th Wedding Anniversary
planned by Wedding Amalfi
A lifetime love-story between a world-famous Italian Ship Commander and his wife!
When a couple reaches such a milestone, it’s customary to renew love promises with a religious ceremony,
just like the time the very first ‘Yes, I do’ was pronounced.
From South Africa, S&S came back to Italy to celebrate one of the most important moments of their life!
Their love story began more than 50 years ago.
Sandra and Salvatore were just two teenagers who lived a few meters away in a neighborhood of Southern Italy;
She was the most beautiful girl Salvatore had ever seen and he was the most lively guy she had ever known.
How not to fall madly in love?
Since their first meeting, they have spent their lives together among sea, projects, dreams, ships and family.
Salvatore step from the Navy to become president of MSC Cruises in South Africa traveling all over the World and
reaching the most important life goals with Sandra by his side. Nowadays, Salvatore is best-known as the Captain of
Shosholoza, the Italian man who challenged the America’s Cup letting people remember the last name Sarno.
On the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, the boundless love for the sea and their roots
brought them back to their hometown in the Church of Saints Simon and Judas Thaddeus
to celebrate their love again and again.
After an intimate religious ceremony, the couple held a total golden party in Capo d’Orso inviting
their guests to a Michelin-starred dinner in the prestigious restaurant Il Faro di Capo D’Orso.
The most special event for the most special people in the flawless setting of the Amalfi Coast planned with ‘all the love in the World’!
Thanks a million to the Sarno Family for choosing my team and I for the third time as the planners of their events.
Planner | Wedding Amalfi & Invento Sogni
Photo | Alessandro Pone Studio
Floral Design | Fratelli Elefante
Venue | Capo D’Orso & Il Faro di Capo d’Orso
Stationery | The Real Annk
Music | Gruppo Arechi Live Band & Wedding Deejay
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History meets modern excellence
Get Married in a Medieval Castle where history meets modern exellence.
Castello Di Rocca Cilento
There is a magical place where history meets modern exellence, where is possible to live out a fairytale and unite in marriage somewhere where filled with enchantment and romance. This amazing location is located in Campania, 30 minutes from the train station of Agropoli (SA), precisely in an ancient medieval village.
We are delighted to announce this new, important partnership with Castello Di Rocca Cilento and pleased and obviously honoured to help you plan the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
The Castle will open its doors on the 27th April 2023 and we will provide you with the perfect setting for your big day in this breathtaking medieval castle where the past and future are mixed in a sublime alchemy and in a whirlpool of different sensations.
This amazing Castle dates back to at least the 9th Century A.D. has been lovingly restored by the Sgueglia family who wants to welcome guests to experience an evocative real dream .
The fortress has been restored, renovated and transformed in a place suitable for extraordinary wedding party where you can find all the amenities.
Rocca Cilento Castle is divided in different areas where you can feel like a real king and a haughty queen:
INFINITY POOL & LE VELE, THE SECRET GARDEN, RIVELLINO SUNSET LOUNGE, SGUEGLIA MAIN HALL, CHESS SQUARE TERRACE, THE SKY TOWER, DE MATTEIS HALL THE COURT, HOTEL LA TORRE SUITE, WINEYARD & CANTINA.
THE INFINITY POOL & LE VELE
Live yours magic moment in the perfect area for your ceremony: The Infinity Pool is the wonderfull frame where cake cutting and have your after party .But there’s one little detail you need to know: rental entire structure allowed to play music until 4.00 a.m. Instead without rental entire structure music allowed until 11.45 p.m.
The area has an illuminated resin floor, an amphitheater, and a panoramic stairway. Adjacent to the Infinity Pool, are our iconic olive trees and oaks which lead to “Le Vele ” for a plated dinner or outdoor buffet, or aperitives.
THE RIVELLINO SUNSET LOUNGE
If you want an unforgettable aperitifs and cocktails, the right choice is the Rivellino’s Roof Sunset Bar with his breakthtaking 360 degree view of the entire gulf of Cilento and the Amalfi Coast with the charming sunsetviews of the island of Capri.
In this area is possible to have either a civil or symbolic wedding, events, parties, post dinner celebrations, or your welcome aperitif all while enjoying our sunset views. Rivellino, in fact accommodates up to350 guests.
THE SGUEGLIA MAIN HALL
The jewel of the castle is the Sgueglia’s Main Hall: the perfect combination of innovation and restoration. In the Main Hall, the history of the local stones is blended with modern materials such as our breathtaking steel and copper clad ceiling. In Main Hall you can find modern and design furniture for accommodates up to 300 guests, and panoramic windows with views of the massive Angevin Towers. The Main Hall leads directly to the Rivellino Sunset Bar.
CHESS TERRACE AND MEADOW POOL
If you like an intimate and confidential ceremony in your wedding day the Chess Terrace and Meadow Pool is another perfect area witness of the mix between the romanticism of evocative beauty of the castle. It is the ideal area for protecting the privacy of valid civil marriages, rites of other denominations or private parties. The meadow pool and the columns with hanging wisteria offer a romantic setting for intimate moments.
DE MATTEIS HALL AND THE COURT
For those who want a civil marriage, The Coat of Arms Hall & The Court will be the setting of your rite. This area takes its name from the famous Cilento painter Paolo de Matteis and can accomodates up to 150 guests. An experience full of fairy suggestions.
HOTEL LA TORRE SUITE
The accomodations at castle’s luxury boutique hotel is in the heart of the manor. The luxurious en-suite rooms are fitted with the highest quality bedding featuring Italian satin linens and duvets, newly remodeled bathrooms feature Italian stone with the finest craftsmanshipe .The La Torre Suite is in one of watch towers, and highly recommended as the perfect room for the bride and groom!
The Castle can host civil valid weddings or symbolic ceremonies in different areas:
Rivellino Sunset Lounge, De Matteis Hall The Court, The Wall & The Infinity Pool, but, if you prefer, is also possible to celebrate the religious rite in a near and ancient church.
The property provides also another evocative area where taste delicious food and beverage it is San Severino Bistrò: where taste perfect combination of food and wine . You will be actively involved in a sensory journey designed to stimulate and engage all the senses.
The Made in Italy is recognized worldwide as a synonym of good cuisine, excellent wine, refined product quality and design just for this reason the Castle offers private guided tours and wine tastings in Vineyard and Cantina. Touring historic wine cellars is a rare opportunity to see and learn about Italian and international wine production with our expert sommelier.
Customer care is demonstrated even through these details and facilities on demand like Excursions, Shows, Spa & Wellness services, Hot towel barber, Make up & Hair service, Food live show, Cooking classes.
It is an unmissable occasion, to live once in life: luxury and comfort merge perfecty, where the atmosphere will be a serene prelude to your wedding celebration to realize your dreams. Past and present in a harmonious synthesis where history meets modern exellence, where the dreams come true.
If dreams are wishes, we can make yours come true!
