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The Growing Trend towards Restaurant Receptions

Posted on July 17, 2006 | Filed Under The Reception

Recent research has shown that couples are marrying later – the average age of a bridegroom is over 30yrs, with brides now over 28 yrs. Today’s couples are more discerning. They want originality and style, and feel that tradition is not as important as it used to be. They do not want a wedding that is sold as an all-inclusive package — they want to personalise their wedding … and have FUN.

Ten years ago most wedding receptions were held in hotels, reception lounges or at home. Today, with the popularity of civil ceremonies conducted by wedding celebrants, the choice of venue is only limited by your imagination. Read more

Wedding Tips

Posted on July 7, 2006 | Filed Under Wedding Tips

1. • Consider the timing of your wedding day. Ideally arrange the ceremony and the reception to follow each other, rather than having a big gap. You might be busy with your photography, but your guests will be at a loose end and the impact of the whole event will be lessened for them.
   • A lovely cocktail ideal for pre lunch or dinner drinks is 50/50 bubbles and guava juice. It is pink, not too alcoholic and much nicer than bubbles and orange juice.
   • Consider having 1 ½ hours of canapes in place of an entree. Usually there will be a little delay whilst you finish off your photography and this gives your guests time to catch up with friends and relatives – before sitting down for the main course, speeches and dessert.
   • It is worth spending a little extra on stunning centre pieces for the reception tables. The visual impact sets the scene and signals to your guests that ‘this is a very special event’.Baguette Restaurant & Lounge Bar

   Posted Jul 7, 1:36 PM |