Many couples would prefer not to have a large, traditional wedding. For some couples, a little wedding in City Hall can be just the right type of celebration. Though minimalist, City Hall weddings can still be festive, and include a party for close friends and family after the ceremony. These are just a few ideas to help you plan for a chic City Hall wedding.
People may think of an elopement when they hear of a City Hall wedding, but that is certainly not the case. As a matter of cant, many chic City Hall weddings are very popular in places such as New York. It is a great option for couples who want to keep their wedding ceremony extremely small, and who prefer a celebration with a minimum of fuss. A wedding in City Hall can also be planned very quickly, which is great if your boyfriend suddenly surprised you with a fabulous ring from a jewelry store in Raleigh and you just want to tie the knot right away. Limit the guest list to parents, siblings, and your very best friends – just the people that you cannot possibly getting married without.
Any bride who chooses to get married in City Hall most definitely deserves the most modern and chic wedding ensemble. A chic City Hall wedding is the perfect setting to go all out and wear one of the many short wedding dresses which have been appearing on the runways lately. There are lots of amazing styles, from knee length ’50s inspired strapless gowns with full skirts to very contemporary one shoulder short sheaths in ivory silk. With a full skirted gown, a waist length veil would be darling, along with a pair of pearl earrings picked up in your favorite silver jewelry store in Raleigh. For a more modern short bridal gown, skip the traditional veil and wear either a little birdcage veil or a spray of white feathers in the hair. It is still a wedding, so definitely splurge on getting your hair done and buying a fabulous dress. Don’t forget that every bride deserves and should be required to be adorned by a lovey, beautiful flower bouquet.
After the exchange of vows at your City Hall wedding, invite your guests to join you for a bite to eat. Many times couples get married in City Hall beause of their limited wedding budget, so only plan for what your can afford. For those more intimate and more family oriented couples, reserving the back room of a local restuarant will prove the perfect place for a private party. Many places do not charge anything extra for using their private dining room, beyond the standard food and drink costs. Often when you are hosting a group in a restaurant, you can work with the manager to create a limited menu to offer your guests. This is a greay ay to offer delcious food to your wedding guests while at the same time keeping your budget under control. In addition, the manager can advise you on how to select menu options with a reasonably similar prep time so that the whole table does not end up waiting forever because one person ordered a dish that takes a long time to cook. If you are a DIY bride, you can create your very own menus on your computer.
When making the plans for a little reception for a City Hall wedding, don’t forget about a wedding cake! No matter how small your guest list is, it would still be great to have a beautiful cake to cut. Depending on how many people will be attending the reception, your cake can be either one or two tiers. Fresh flowers are always lovely for wedding cake decorations, or choose a fun vintage cake topper with a retro flair. Be sure that someone is designated to take pictures throughout the day, so that you will have photos of you in your wedding dress and special jewelry from your favorite Raleigh silver jewelry store, the cake cutting, and all of the other special moments. Last but not least, remember to plan for the newlyweds’ getaway at the end of the reception. What about writing in shaving cream “Just Married” all over the back of a scooter? This way your chick City Hall wedding can end with a bang.
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