Card Boxes

When our clients are looking to add unique touches to their wedding we always tell them to check out Etsy.com . There are so many great vendors offering unique items that will set your wedding apart.

Etsy is also a great place to find those must have items for any reception: guest books, place cards, menus, signs and so much more!

Here are some of our favorite card boxes:

Morgan The Creator

A Stylish Design

Little Divine

Yes More Funk

Perfect Cases

Back 40 Life

Cocktail Hour

Many couples overlook details for cocktail hour. Their main focus is normally the food, which is the main thing, but below are a list of other items to make sure you cover:

1. Music- Background music is key for your cocktail hour, whether it be from your dj, live musician or trio.
2. Seating- We recommend at least 10 high tables and 10 low tables with about 4-5 chairs. The count of tables can increase depending on the size of your event. Keep it simple and do 10 and 10 or 15 highs and 15 lows. We all know that elderly guests will want to sit down.
3. Placecards- You will need a table for your place cards and they should be set up in alphabetical order by last name not by table number. We recommend 1 72" round table but depending on how large the placecards are, you may need 2 6' tables next to the round table.
4. Card box- Some couples choose to have their card box available during cocktail hour as well as during the reception. This can be placed with the guest book or on its own separate table.
5. Guest Book- Many couples choose to have a guest book of some sort, whether it be a traditional book or a modern twist, such as a wine bottle or wishing bowl.
6. Centerpieces- Don’t forget your cocktail tables and placecard table arrangements/ flowers. The cocktail tables can have votive candles, a floating flower or floating candle in small bowl. The placecard table arrangement can be as big or small as you like but it should get some décor as well. You just don't want these tables to be empty.

 

Floral List for your Indian Wedding

There are so many beautiful flower arrangements to choose from for your wedding! You want vibrant, creative arrangements that add a unique touch to your special occasion. Flowers for your mandap, garlands to exchange, and don’t forget flowers for your card box table! When planning our weddings, we get asked all the time for the flowers involved in a wedding. Over the years we have assembled a complete list of items to speak to your local florist with. Take a look at our assembled list!

CEREMONY
•    1 Groom Garland for Baraat

•    2 Garlands (Bride and Groom) for ceremony

•    Aisle Way Pieces

•    Greeting Arch

•    Mandap

•    Mandap Furniture

•    Fabric Stage Cover

•    Fabric Cover for steps

•    Rose Petals for Phera

•    Sashes for Chairs

•    Ganesh statue

•    Optional:

  ◦   Flowers for brides hair

  ◦   Bridal Bouquet

 COCKTAIL HOUR

•    Small centerpieces for tables (nothing more than $15ea.)

•    Place card table

RECEPTION

•    Centerpieces

•    Bride and Groom Table

•    Flowers for Cake

•    Card Box

•    Flowers for card box table

•    Optional:

     ◦   Flowers for bathroom

  ◦   Bathroom amenity kit

 

Card Box Safety

Now a days more and more couples are opting for no boxed gifts at their reception and instead choosing to have a card box. We personally like card boxes because it minimizes the clutter, they can blend in very nicely with your decor, and who would want to carry around gifts. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind for your card box:

1. Make sure it is placed somewhere that it is visible to everyone, we usually recommend putting it right next to the sweethearts table, this way no one can miss it and you can always keep an eye on it.

2. Make sure the box is completely sealed and not easily opened. We prefer boxes that have a lock and key.

3. Put someone trusted in charge of the box. This person can empty the box if it gets too full and they are responsible for giving you all the cards at the end of the night.

4. We have seen a few birdcages that double as the card box. Although they are beautiful to look at, they are not practical. It is easy for the cards to slip out, or for someone to just take them out.

5. Do not under any circumstances put your card box outside of the ballroom.