WELCOME DRINKS FOR YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION

Serving welcome drinks at the reception venue after the ceremony is a fab way to bring everyone together to start mingling and reminiscing about how lovely the ceremony was. 

You should aim to serve a minimum of two drinks per person, to keep the guests busy while you and your new husband have your wedding photographs taken. 

What you decide to serve as welcome drinks can depend on the season you are getting married in or if you are getting married abroad it could be the local drink of the area. 

Here are some ideas.

SUMMER WEDDING

White wine

Rose wine

Pimm's

Alcoholic and non alcoholic fruit punches such as blood orange sangria or strawberry Pineapple punch 

Elderflower cordial

Fresh lemonade

Cocktails such as Mojitos or Elderflower Cosmopolitans

Limoncello Gin Cocktail

WINTER WEDDING

Mulled wine

Raspberry Martini Fizz

Red wine

Hot whisky

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot fruit punches such as apple pie punch or 

Hot chocolate with marshmallows (some with a kick of liquor)

Winter Pimm's

Cranberry Margaritas

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Alongside drinks, offer guests a selection of canapés - alcohol on an empty stomach is never a good idea. Canapés should be bite size and include options for vegetarian guests.

Concerned about the budget? If you're serving plenty of canapés, scrap the starter and go straight into your main course. And finally...make sure your guests are comfortable. 

If you're allocating an hour for drinks, be sure to offer some seating and plenty of shade from the sunshine.

Have you decided on what welcome drinks to serve on your wedding reception? 

Share it - I can't wait to hear about it!

Love,

Jessica x

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HOW TO DECIDE ON A COLOUR PALETTE FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

Choosing a colour palette may seem like a huge task and you may not know where to start but don't panic. Try answering the below questions, for a clearer indication of what you like and let's go from there :)

• Do you have a favourite colour(s)?
• Which season are you getting married in?
• Warm colours like browns and reds are best for winter weddings, to create a cosy ambience
• If you have already selected a venue, what type of ambience does it create? Is it old and traditional or modern and funky?
• Do you have a particular theme or era in mind for your wedding day? 
• Perhaps you would like to wear a vintage dress or set a theme like a garden party?
• Do you have a favourite flower you are planning on using in your wedding bouquet? Which colours does the flower come in?

Answering these questions should help setting some foundations for your colour palette but please feel free to contact us and we can help you with this task and much more. 

EXAMPLE COLOUR SCHEMES

Traditional

Cream and pink

Lavender and light blue

White and cream

Gold and silver

Lavender and ivory

Ivory and mint green

Grey and pale pink

Modern

Black and pale pink

Black and white

Chocolate brown and blue

Chocolate brown and pink

Aqua blue and black

Red and pink

Black and teal

Traditional or Modern, which colour scheme are you going to choose? 

Get in touch with JEMUMA EVENTS, we can start from scratch or enhance an already established theme-idea for your wedding.

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TOP TIPS FOR GETTING THE FLORAL DECORATION YOU WANT WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!

Hi all!

I have been looking at different ways, how our wedding couples are able to save money on their Floral Decorations.

We all agree, Flowers are a very important part of your wedding day and at first they seem to be an unnecessary luxury, however we shouldn't underestimate the ambience that flowers can bring to this occasion. 

See below some of our TOP TIPS for getting the floral decoration you want, without spending a fortune:

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​Try to avoid holding your wedding around any nationally celebrated events such as Christmas, Easter or Valentine's Day, as these are the seasons when florists will be extra busy and the costs of flowers will be higher than in any other time of the year!

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Reduce the amount of fresh flower bouquets. 

You could have one bouquet for yourself (the bride) and then let the bridesmaids hold a single flower instead of a bouquet.

You could also use wrist corsages (my favourite), that are a cheaper alternative to bridesmaid's bouquets and will add a very simple yet sophisticated look to your wedding day! Why not crafting these with your Bridesmaids? Think bubbles and laughter before the wedding day - a great way to unwind and forget about the nerves! :)

Hope you have a great day!

Love, Jessica x

MEANING OF FLOWERS

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It can be rather challenging at times, when it comes to choosing the flowers for your Wedding. 

Traditionally, different flowers have different meanings - perhaps you find the shortlisted flowers with their traditional meanings useful to choose your wedding flowers?

Let me know your thoughts! :)

If I can be of any help or you have questions, please don't hesitate to email or call me - I can help choosing the right flowers according to your personal preferences and budget.

Love,

Jessica

Bluebell - Everlasting love

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Camellia - Perfect loveliness

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Daisy - Innocence

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Gardenia - Joy 

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Honeysuckle - Devoted affection

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Hyacinth - Playfulness

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Ivy - Fidelity

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Jasmine - Grace and elegance

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Lily of the Vallery - Happiness

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Orchid - Delicate beauty

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Rose (white) - Purity

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Rose (red) - Passionate love

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Stephanotis - Good luck

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Sweet Pea - Shyness

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Contact us, we can't wait to hear from you and your requirements!

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