• 2008-08-11T23:17:06Z Portland Wedding Coordinator

    Yesterday we were lucky enough to host a little birthday get together (for Andrea of August Veils and Sara of Love, June!) at the newly renovated Grand Central Bowl on SE Morrison, and we must say, the new owners at Concept Entertainment have done a nice job renovating this facility. Completely non-smoking, you enter Grand Central Bowl through the bar and find 12 lanes surrounded by cushy leather couches.  An upstairs mezzanine area features billiards and fireplaces, and can be rented privately, while still having a view of the action down on the lanes.Full bar and food service is available...

  • 2010-04-27T19:42:00Z From I Will to I Do

    Just because the name of the event is "rehearsal dinner" doesn't mean it has to be a formal dinner or even a dinner. You can plan an afternoon event if you'll be getting up on the early side or you can plan a themed event, which is great for weddings where a lot of guests have traveled to be there - destination wedding or not.Think about what your interests are and what you think your guests will enjoy. You can make it a tournament if your guests are sports enthusiasts: football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc... You can make it a movie night and rent a movie theatre or a screening r...

  • 2011-07-27T09:21:32Z Bridal Bar Atlanta Blog

    Rehearsal dinner decor can be a little tricky. Some couples want the theme to reflect the big day, and some want to create a space that is totally different than the wedding day. Whether you are going for a casual, laid-back atmosphere or a more formal setting we are loving these outdoor day or night celebrations! We've put a together a few awesome ideas from some of our favorite blogs. Take a look...                         Photos courtesy of Ritzy Bee and Snippet & Ink Now that you've seen what we love, leave us a comment telling us what you love and you may see it on the b...

  • 2011-07-07T11:44:22Z New and Blue - Wedding Blog

    In keeping with the theme from yesterday, I thought I would share some more out of the ordinary ideas. If you and your soon-to-be don’t really jive well with sit down meals, do something fun, memorable and more aligned with your personalities. Of course, I would still recommend having a rehearsal for the wedding, but here are some ideas for shake things up and let your family and friends have a blast. Bride’s Family vs. Groom’s Family: Host a game night for everyone to participate in. Plan ahead of time some fun relays- think potato sacks, 2-legged race, water-balloon toss, egg on th...

  • 2009-12-29T18:21:00Z Wedding Ideas

     Don't feel like the formality of a rehearsal dinner? Go with a fun and laid back rehearsal barbecue. Kesley and Robby more than impressed their guests with this unique food display of the locally grown corn. Have fun with the kitschy style and personalize your menu and other signage too!> Get more creative catering ideas for your rehearsal and wedding!  Photo: Nicole Hill Gerulat (NicolePhoto.com)...

  • 2011-02-18T13:13:26Z New and Blue - Wedding Blog

    Here are a few ideas for a laid-back, simple and easy rehearsal dinner. Take some of the stress off and celebrate the night before with one of these ideas… Backyard BBQ: Invite everyone over for a backyard BBQ. Pick up large quantities of food from Costco and grill up some burgers and dogs. Make sure to have lawn games (bocce ball), a football, some Frisbees and horseshoes for some spontaneous fun. Bowling Party: Invite all of your guests for a night of bowling. Bowling is a fun and causal activity that will let you and your guest sit back and relax. Some bowling alleys have private ro...

  • 2011-02-16T12:21:16Z Weddings by Glamour Magazine

    If wedding planning already has you all “fancied” out, why not host a totally chill rehearsal dinner the night before?...

  • 2011-03-22T08:03:21Z My Wedding Blog

    If you are a wedding maniac like me, you are probably searching high and low for those wedding ideas that will help set your wedding apart. No matter what colors, venue, or dress you choose, the only way to make your wedding memorable is to create an experience that your guests will remember. So, I have an idea that is really going to knock your Louboutin’s off…pull out a big Indian style surprise at the rehearsal dinner. Traditionally, rehearsal dinners were hosted the night before the ceremony by the groom’s family and after the wedding party had a chance to practice the walk through o...

  • 2011-02-09T06:52:41Z Wedding Obsessions From the Knot

    What's hot on The Knot's Facebook, Twitter and message boards this week....

  • 2010-06-22T18:15:00Z From I Will to I Do

    I've written tips before on spending non-wedding planning time with your fiance.  I've also written tips on how a movie with a wedding in it can double as date night and wedding planning time because you can take mental notes on wedding ideas and inspiration.  But here's another one:Why not plan date nights at restaurants you're thinking of hosting your rehearsal dinner at?  You can enjoy an evening out without talking about wedding planning but by the end of the meal you'll have a good idea if this restaurant would make a great location for your rehearsal dinner.You can also ha...