How to seat your guests at your Wedding Reception: here come my tips!
Alessandra 01/10/2024 0
Deciding on the seating arrangements for your guests can be one of the trickiest tasks in wedding planning. Yes, I fully understand it! Usually, invitees like to know where they’re sitting and with whom and if you’re having a considerable number of guests, a hundred or more, you’ll want to make sure everyone sits at the right table.
There are many couples who start their seating arrangements just some days before their ceremony, but I’m sure you will have more important things to think about at such times. Since you have enough time to think about one of the last tasks on your wedding-to-do-list ….Here come my tips on how to arrange the wedding seats!
Table shapes come first
Before you start your seating arrangements, you should have already pick the shape of your tables. The size and the shape of your tables will tell you more about the number of invitees who can be seated at each one. Traditionally, round tables tend to be the most preferred ones… but lately even the imperial tables are in vogue allowing a greater number of seats due to their capacity.
Bear your venue in mind
When it comes to setting tables and guests up, the second most important point is definitely your venue! Older guests, for example, may prefer to be seated a little further from the band or out loud music. On the flip side, your friends may prefer to be given the best seats in the room to join the dance floor with you!
Mix & Match your guests
Once you’re sure about who’s coming to your ceremony, mix and match your invitees according to their relationships and interests creating true and proper small groups of people, such as: family members, old friends, work colleagues, distant relatives and so on. This will help you to make every guest feel comfortable with other invitees during the wedding ceremony having a pleasant chat or why not meeting new people.
Where and with Whom?
Classically, the newlyweds seat at their ‘special table’ in the middle of the room – where everyone can see them – and depending on how large the table is…the Groom and the Bride could sit with the maid of honor and the best man. Regarding the parents of the couple, they often take sit opposite each other at large family tables, with grandparents or close family friends. Considering another option, you could also arrange them at the same rectangular table if it is long enough!
Keep your friends close
Your friends should take a seat at the third-best tables in the entire room. You should bear in mind: the first is the newlyweds’ table, the second is parents’ table and the third nearest table is reserved to your coolest friends!
Don’t forget the kids
If you’re inviting several kids to your ceremony, you should seat them together at the ‘kids’ table’. Do not forget give them some activities in order to keep the kids busy during the lunch or dinner – their parents will appreciate it! On the other hand, if your flower girls and the ring boy are the only kids invited, let them simply seat with their parents.
Wedding tableau & place cards
As soon as you’ve figured out where to seat everyone, you need to decide how to lead them to their seats. Usually, places are displayed by table in a Wedding Tableau placed near the entrance of the reception, listing your guests’ names with their assigned tables. In addition, if you want you can place cards at each table to give clear seats or leave your invitees free to choose how to seat by themselves.
I’m here for these and many other tips on how to plan your #destinationlove together.
Let 2021 be the happy one!
Alessandra
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Alessandra 01/10/2024
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!
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Postponed Wedding? Here my tips to store your Bridal Dress!
If your big day was postponed due to the global pandemic, you already know there’s a lot to think about! In addition to reviewing your plans, choosing a new date, reviewing your decorations and updating the whole guest list, you also have to think about what you’ll do with your Bridal Dress. For many brides, the search for ‘the one’ can be a long and heartfelt process which involves months of appointments and hours of search. After all, it will be the dress in which you are supposed to spend one of the most incredible days of your life. Therefore, you need to make sure your Bridal Dress stays in the best condition for as long as possible… I’ll give you some tips about what you should do with the dress you spent months searching for!
Store your Bridal Dress in a cool & dark place
In order to protect your Bridal Dress from light, which can easily fade your dress color, store it in a cool and dark place. But, wherever you’ll store your Bridal Dress, you should avoid storing it in a zip-up bag, the cloth needs ‘to breathe’. Then, you should go for a professional wedding preservation box, or better yet, a wedding chest.
Avoid Damp Places
Don’t store your gown in an attic, a garage or a basement as the temperatures and humidity in these areas of your home can be extreme and damage your Bridal Dress.
To hang or not to hang?
When you’re going to hang your Bridal Dress, you first need to take its weight into consideration. If your dress is a few light layers, satin or silk, hanging it will be the best way to store your Bridal Dress. On the contrary, if you have a heavy Bridal Dress with lots of layers or a wide gown, you will need to dedicate a whole room in your home to store your Bridal Dress, laying it flat on top of a bed in order to save its shape.
Handle it with care
If your Bridal Dress has special embroidery or bead decorations sewn on its gown, you should always use white cotton gloves when you’re handling it if you don’t want to damage it!
Keep the Dust & Stains away
Remember! On a white Bridal Dress, even a tiny speck of dust or stains will show up. Make sure there’s nothing that might touch your Bridal Dress once you stored it, you don’t want to stain it!
Remember to inspect your Bridal Dress
Regardless of the place and the method, I recommend weekly inspections if you want to make sure nothing happened to your Bridal Dress.
Leave a Bridal Note
Furthermore, I suggest leaving a note on the door or on the box, reminding people that there’s a Bridal Dress right there!
Don’t forget your Veil
Last but not least, you should properly hang your veil as well, so make sure to have a veil storage clip on hand! No matter what you’re looking for, I’m always here to give you all the tips you need about your #destinationlove
Alessandra
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Your Catholic Destination Wedding On Amalfi Coast
It’s not a surprise that many couples choose Italy as their wedding destination. If you and your husband-to-be are planning to have a Catholic Wedding Ceremony in Italy as well, our gorgeous Coast offers a broad variety of timeless charming Churches located in breathtaking sites where the Italian artistic heritage blends with the beauty of the Mediterranean cliff & blue waters. From intimate and ancient Chapels to majestic Cathedrals the choice is really wide! Well, I’ll show you a selection of the three most ancient and impressive Churches of the Amalfi Coast if you’d love to celebrate your religious rite in one of the most romantic wedding destinations of the world.
The Cathedral of Ravello
The Cathedral of Ravello is one of the most ancient Catholic Church of our Coast, built in 1086, takes the main square of the town overlooking the entire cliff. Since that time, it has undergone various makeovers, in the 12th and 17th centuries, and again totally restored in 1973. By the way, the interior preserves its authentic ancient charm with a wide central nave and two aisles artistically decorated with valuable gold mosaics. Moreover, the ancient columns, the marbles, the century bronze door, treasures from Roman times and paintings by southern Renaissance artists are surely worth a look. And…if you’re planning an elegant and romantic wedding this Church with its incomparable beauty will provide the perfect setting creating a mesmerizing effect all around you!
The Amalfi Cathedral
Also known as the historical Duomo of St. Andrews, is doubtless one of the most impressive Church of Italy. The Duomo rises in the main square of Amalfi, at the end of an imposing staircase composed of sixty-two steps leading to the doors. Also this one has been renewed several times adding romanesque, byzantine, gothic, and baroque elements. It’s structure includes four small towers adorned with arches and covered with majolica tiles. An extraordinary place to keep your wedding vows forever just in the heart of the Amalfi Coast!
The Church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Atrani
The Collegiate was built in 1274 on the ruins of a medieval fortress on the initiative of the inhabitants of Atrani to thank the Saint, who released them from a handful of sailors. Nowadays, the Church has definite architectural characteristics, such as the dome of majolica and an elegant bell-tower of the 16th century. It’s the best site for an afternoon wedding, on the ringing of the church bells there will be a wonderful sunset waiting for you and your guests!
To sum up, these are just some of the wonders of this corner of land, several other exist. No country in the world can compete with the choice of venues that Italy boasts for a religious ceremony. Thus, I’ll stand by you, in every step, towards the choice of your #destinationlove. You just have to say “Yes, I do!”.
Alessandra