Tis the season to be jolly! It’s also the season to be on the lookout for great wedding ideas and inspiration. With holiday parties in full swing, this is the perfect time to be merry and have your creative eye on alert! Festive bashes are always filled with delightful details you can borrow (read: copy) for your W-day. Here’s a hot list of what to look for, where.
At the office gathering: Pay attention to what signature cocktails your co-workers are swilling back. Are they goo-goo for the eggnog? Or is the wine sating their discerning palettes? Keep a watch on the nibbles table, too. Which goodies are being gobbled up in an instant? What’s being passed over? This is a great place to spot unique hors d'oeuvres and tasty finger-foods you may not have considered for your own cocktail hour.
At the company party: These glitzy get-togethers are a gold mine for wedding inspiration. You can scope out everything from the DJ to the centerpieces for ideas. Note the overall atmosphere of the fete. Note elements of the party you’d like to have at your own reception and investigate why it’s successful at this particular party. Was the dance floor busy all night? If so, what kind of music was being played? We’re people raving about the food? How was it prepared and served?
At the family dinner: Take a closer look at the family dynamics this year. Take notes on seating arrangements and table conversation. Who’s sitting together? What are they talking about? This is a great base for the seating plan at your reception. It’s also a great time to consider key players in your wedding. Maybe you never realized how great Uncle Kenny was at telling stories—he might make a great M.C. Or your family tradition of granddad saying grace? Maybe he should do the honours on your big day as well.
