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Destination weddings at romantic locales like Paris are a special way to enjoy the big day.
A destination wedding is a unique way to enjoy the happiest day of a bride and groom's life.
However, a wedding in an unfamiliar place can make your Bridesmaid Luncheon tricky to plan. If you're the bride or hostess, let us help you make your luncheon stress-free for family and friends.
However, a wedding in an unfamiliar place can make your Bridesmaid Luncheon tricky to plan. If you're the bride or hostess, let us help you make your luncheon stress-free for family and friends.
Whether the destination wedding is on an island or in the mountains, you choose the location for its charm and character.
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So, for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon, choose a venue that reflects the essence of what makes the destination location special in the first place.
When choosing the venue for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon, ask yourself:
Do Your Research:
Regardless of whether you choose a restaurant, a hotel ballroom or a catered event at an off-site location, chances are you won't have time to taste the menu beforehand. Avoid problems by doing research in advance.
So, for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon, choose a venue that reflects the essence of what makes the destination location special in the first place.
When choosing the venue for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon, ask yourself:
- Why was this destination chosen for the wedding?
- What makes this destination unique?
- Is there something this area is famous or known for?
- Are there special traditions or cultures that can be incorporated?
Do Your Research:
Regardless of whether you choose a restaurant, a hotel ballroom or a catered event at an off-site location, chances are you won't have time to taste the menu beforehand. Avoid problems by doing research in advance.
Once you find the perfect location for the Bridesmaids' Luncheon, make it meaningful and completely about the girls. This is one event that is not all about the bride and groom.
As the name suggests, it's an opportunity for the bride to honor and thank her wedding attendants.Give personal and unique thank you gifts to honor the special relationships you share with your bridesmaids.
Expert Tip:
Don't be a bridezilla and just give jewelry to the bridesmaids to wear on the wedding day -- this is a tad selfish and doesn't reflect why you love your friends. Tailor your bridesmaid gifts to each girl's personality and taste for a truly personal, meaningful token of appreciation. Personalized gifts are more meaningful than a one-size-fits all approach.
Special Treat:
Make the day extra special by getting manicures and pedicures after themeal, or even massages at a spa. Your bridesmaids have been workinghard on your behalf and invested a lot of time and money. A treat likethis can go a long way in making them feel appreciated.
Finding a party supply store on a remote island or a top a mountain can be a planning nightmare.
Save time and plan ahead: Order your decorations online! Simply have them shipped to the hotel and held for your arrival. Check out Social Couture for cute decor packages.
Save time and plan ahead: Order your decorations online! Simply have them shipped to the hotel and held for your arrival. Check out Social Couture for cute decor packages.
Purchase different antique broaches or monogrammed pendants for each bridesmaid and have them made into personalized friendship necklaces for a modern gift with sentimental value.
Better yet, get them a matching bracelet or earrings to go with their necklace.
Buy cute clutches that reflect each bridesmaid's personality, and include a handwritten, personalized note card inside thanking her. Also let her know why you chose that particular clutch for her!
Fill personalized tote bags with all of each lady's favorite things: good books and a gift certificate to the bookstore for avid readers; cute accesories and a shopping gift card for a shopaholic; workout gear and a free month gym membership for the workout buff, etc.
Consider giving the girls a spa weekend and give them items to remind them of the fabulous time they had such as a monogrammed spa toiletry bag or personalized slippers.
Take a trip to a vineyard for some wine tasting and lunch if your girls are into wine, and at the end of the weekend, present them with some personalized wine glasses.- Give your bridesmaids personalized gifts to let them know how special they are!
Avoid problems by doing research in advance.
Sites that make choosing a luncheon venue easy from afar:
Sites that make choosing a luncheon venue easy from afar:
- ePodunk.com: It's a silly name, but ePodunk.com is a useful site for details on any city in the U.S. It even highlights local foods, attractions and historic sites.
- Zagat Guide: Subscribe to Zagat online or pick up a hardcopy that details restaurants in your destination city. Professional reviews will help guide your decision with detailed ratings.
- Citysearch: Type in the zip code of the destination hotel and search for restaurants in the vicinity. Candid user and editor ratings are helpful in choosing the right spot.
- Menupages.com: Look up information on restaurants around the world, including a detailed menu with prices.
- Local online newspapers: Use ePodunk or Google to find the area's local newspapers online. Then check out the section that reviews restaurants or look for old articles on the top local hot spots.
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