31. January 2011 19:48
With a very relaxed rehearsal dinner in the barn on Thursday, this wedding was off to a lovely start - these days we encourage the use of the Main House and Angelines to assist with such memorable rehearsal events.
Saturday saw a wedding ceremony set-up unlike any other we had seen. In the area behind the barn, the family involved set up a wrought iron trellis. We then set out chairs such that there was a centre aisle...but as you see in the picture below it was a unique arrangement.
...although we never may see this idea duplicated we are very much in favour of working with you to find new and different ways to work with our property.
The Head table was crisp and clean - note these days we truly prefer to work with linens which just come to the floor versus skirting. We find these linens hold much better through the evening - and from our perspective are far more current. In 2010 we didn't use any skirting at all.
Note the screen behind the stage - because it is set up as high as it is videos can - if you wish; run throughout the evening without anyone having to duck around the projector.
In the next photo you may note that the wedding couple opted for clean simple settings on their tables. Although we are are more than happy to arrange whatever items you wish us to set out - there is absolutely a case that can be made for 'less is more'
And that was the 1st of three weddings we had the pleasure to host that weekend in late August. This particular night 48 bottles of wine were consumed by 111 people - 4 champagne were served as well to a select few...but...with the open bar, it seemed everyone had a great time.
Best wishes again to the happy couple,
Sincerely; Lynne, Kailey, Ron, Mekenzie, John and Bethany