Planning to be married in Southern California offers a tremendous amount of choices and offers one of the most magnificent areas in the United States in terms of natural beauty. A Santa Barbara wedding can be a glamorous affair with what is described as a Mediterranean climate and a greatly preferred environment of splendid scenery. This area has been given the descriptive nickname of the "American Riviera" and that pretty well describes how lovely it is. By the same token, a Ventura wedding can be extremely alluring to a younger, hipper crowd because of its wonderful surfing opportunities and lovely beaches. This area is known as a surfer's paradise and it is aptly named as well. Although these locations offer many different amenities and ceremony choices, there are the some decisions that remain the same to each bride and groom.
Invitations must be selected and can be as straight-forward as a handwritten note or a beautifully engraved invitation. In recent years, the handwritten note has gained popularity as ceremonies have increasingly taken place in outdoor gardens, wineries and on beaches. It just seems fitting to pair a handwritten invitation with these outdoor events.
Flowers can also be as elaborate as huge sprays of orchids and roses or as simple as daisies or freesia blossoms. One bride recently used beautiful bouquets of peonies from her grandmother's garden for her backyard celebration and they were stunning. When doing this of course, it is essential to be mindful what flowers will be in peak bloom and beauty at the time they would be needed for decorations.
Photographers as well present what can be considered official portraits or some specialize in random, candid shots of the guest and celebrant participants. One word of caution, if a friend or relative offers to save you this expense, be sure they are up to the task . It can be distressing to discover that "Uncle Fred" neglected to prepare the camera to truly focus on good picture opportunities until it is too late and you have blurry mementoes of the big day and no chance to retake them. This same advice also pertains to someone who offers to videotape the ceremony for you who does not have professional experience and expertise.
Caterers are extremely versatile these days and can accommodate any menu choice and budget restriction that may be presented to them. When the finances are limited a fine selectionis a drinks and hors d'oeuvre offering. Appetizers that are artfully arranged make a good presentation and can be as simple or as fancy as desired. This is a particularly attractive option for an early afternoon or late evening celebration. Another cost effective choice is a buffet bar with a predetermined menu that is designed to allow guests to mingle and chat while helping themselves to a light lunch or dinner. This buffet often includes several salads and either sandwiches or two to three meat choices with breads and vegetables rounding out the selection. It is even possible to order these catering choices from an upscale grocery store and have friends help in serving and replenishing dwindling offerings.
Invitations must be selected and can be as straight-forward as a handwritten note or a beautifully engraved invitation. In recent years, the handwritten note has gained popularity as ceremonies have increasingly taken place in outdoor gardens, wineries and on beaches. It just seems fitting to pair a handwritten invitation with these outdoor events.
Flowers can also be as elaborate as huge sprays of orchids and roses or as simple as daisies or freesia blossoms. One bride recently used beautiful bouquets of peonies from her grandmother's garden for her backyard celebration and they were stunning. When doing this of course, it is essential to be mindful what flowers will be in peak bloom and beauty at the time they would be needed for decorations.
Photographers as well present what can be considered official portraits or some specialize in random, candid shots of the guest and celebrant participants. One word of caution, if a friend or relative offers to save you this expense, be sure they are up to the task . It can be distressing to discover that "Uncle Fred" neglected to prepare the camera to truly focus on good picture opportunities until it is too late and you have blurry mementoes of the big day and no chance to retake them. This same advice also pertains to someone who offers to videotape the ceremony for you who does not have professional experience and expertise.
Caterers are extremely versatile these days and can accommodate any menu choice and budget restriction that may be presented to them. When the finances are limited a fine selectionis a drinks and hors d'oeuvre offering. Appetizers that are artfully arranged make a good presentation and can be as simple or as fancy as desired. This is a particularly attractive option for an early afternoon or late evening celebration. Another cost effective choice is a buffet bar with a predetermined menu that is designed to allow guests to mingle and chat while helping themselves to a light lunch or dinner. This buffet often includes several salads and either sandwiches or two to three meat choices with breads and vegetables rounding out the selection. It is even possible to order these catering choices from an upscale grocery store and have friends help in serving and replenishing dwindling offerings.
About the Author:
Connor R. Sullivan and his family recently attended a Santa Barbara wedding that was a destination wedding for a small group of family and friends. His family also attended a Ventura wedding the following month.
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