It’s still “Sustainability Month” over here at Risa James Events. This is Part 3 in my sustainability series on how to reduce the carbon footprint of your wedding. Part 1 covered Sustainable Wedding Stationery, while Part 2 discussed Sustainable Wedding Florals. Today I’m talking about finding a sustainable wedding venue and choosing eco-friendly catering and beverages.
Read moreSustainable Wedding Ideas: Florals
This is part 2 in a series about how to reduce your wedding’s carbon footprint and cut down on waste. If you missed part 1 about stationery and paper goods, you can find it here. Today’s post is about sustainable wedding ideas for florals and décor.
Read moreWedding Trend Alert: Grazing Tables
The grazing table trend is happening! These beautiful spreads are filled with cheese, meats, breads, fruits and more. The arrangements are beautiful and the tastes are better. If you can't wait to include your very own grazing table at your wedding, check out these grazing table ideas from Shari's Berries. Get creative with tropical themes or dessert stations! If food brings people together, these luxurious spreads are sure to spark conversation as your guests pick and choose which bites to graze on.
Read moreOrdering Wedding Linens
Weddings require you to do a lot of things you’ve probably never done before, like figuring out how many tablecloths you need to order, and what size they need to be. I’m here to help!
Almost every table at your wedding will need a tablecloth, unless you are using nice, wood farm tables, which shouldn’t be covered up. In the wedding business, we refer to tablecloths and napkins as “linens,” even though they are rarely made of linen.
Read morePreparing for Your Wedding Cake Tasting
If you are planning to have a cake at your wedding, you will invariably find yourself at a cake tasting appointment at some point during your planning process. These tips will help you have a more productive meeting and provide some general cake-related knowledge.
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