African American Weddings

What Will Have Your Guests Going Gaga over??

After my post the other day about the MJ wedding. I started thinking about what ideas/trends will be incorporated into my wedding that majority of my guests never heard of; so this can make for a surprise factor.

Photo guestbook
damask inspired invitations
salad presentation( martini glass)
photobooth
open bar(free liquor)
all feather bouquet
reception dress change
flip flop basket
favors (popcorn buffet)


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Re: What Will Have Your Guests Going Gaga over??

  • edited December 2011

    We are considering a late night snack to be served near the end of our reception.  I wanted to have Pinkberry frozen yogurt delivered, but they aren't in Las Vegas.  Still trying to decide what else we can do for this.  As a Philly girl I can't help but want something specific to home like Rita's water ice, a cheesesteak or soft pretzels. 

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  • edited December 2011
    This is a good question Smile 

    pocketfold invite
    rsvp with menu choices on it (no one ever gives a choice around here)
    plated sit down dinner (not buffet)
    escort cards
    cocktail hour
    open bar (no one ever has this here)
    FI cousin singing at ceremony
    flip flop basket
    photobook guest book/or well wishes/advice bowl
    thank you card with our pic on it
    the wedding being at the casino here in Tucson

    Im sure there is so much more lol
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_will-guests-going-gaga-over?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:49f5c304-2a62-429e-9827-b05f2502c2eaPost:11bb0c5e-0eb6-4e7e-b411-2933f65f1346">Re: What Will Have Your Guests Going Gaga over??</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are considering a late night snack to be served near the end of our reception.  I wanted to have Pinkberry frozen yogurt delivered, but they aren't in Las Vegas.  Still trying to decide what else we can do for this.  As a Philly girl I can't help but want something specific to home like Rita's water ice, a cheesesteak or soft pretzels. 
    Posted by vfriday[/QUOTE]

    Cotton candy, soft pretzels, popcorn, hotdogs, mini pizza, mini hamburgers, and milkshakes.


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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_will-guests-going-gaga-over?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:49f5c304-2a62-429e-9827-b05f2502c2eaPost:11bb0c5e-0eb6-4e7e-b411-2933f65f1346">Re: What Will Have Your Guests Going Gaga over??</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are considering a late night snack to be served near the end of our reception.  I wanted to have Pinkberry frozen yogurt delivered, but they aren't in Las Vegas.  Still trying to decide what else we can do for this.  As a Philly girl I can't help but want something specific to home like Rita's water ice, a cheesesteak or soft pretzels. 
    Posted by vfriday[/QUOTE]

    <div>Hey Girl... I'm a Philly Girl too!!!  Mini cheese steaks and soft pretzels with Rita's!!!  OMG!</div>
  • edited December 2011
    free liquor for 6hrs...... :bbm/cantwatchface:

    i'm scared....lol
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  • edited December 2011

    My wedding is far away but the 1 thing i know will be happening is a french fry bar during the dance party. (Like after dinner and cake) I think its a great idea but im obbsessed with them so i'm hoping they will be as excited as me.lol

    Thats the only thing I have right now.lol

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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_will-guests-going-gaga-over?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:49f5c304-2a62-429e-9827-b05f2502c2eaPost:08a5bda9-61f8-4497-9bda-1fa8abbd4ccf">Re: What Will Have Your Guests Going Gaga over??</a>:
    [QUOTE]free liquor for 6hrs...... :bbm/cantwatchface: i'm scared....lol
    Posted by Gift928[/QUOTE]
    LOVE THIS LOL

    Martini Bar display
    Vodka Luge ice carving
    the amount of food offered at the cocktail hour
    dinner selection
    vienesse hour
    the overall decor of the entire wedding from ceremony to reception
    our signature drinks

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  • edited December 2011
    Live band at ceremony and reception.
    Open bar
    Limos for the whole wedding party
    wardrobe change at reception
    two seperate buffets

    @ SweetJess, Girl I'm stealing your advice bowl idea! I love it. Where are you putting the bowl?
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  • edited December 2011
    MMMM I think my wow factors are the following:

    -The dance presentation that the bridal party is doing to "Whatta Man" by Salt N Pepa. (i am going to post it on youtube for you ladies)

    - My garter (once he takes it off it's his fav team.)

    -The songs that my soloist are going to sing. They are so old school classic and fly'ish lol.
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  • edited December 2011
    Oh yes and last but not least my "something blue shoes" they are the business.
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    edited December 2011
    sliders

    photobooth

    plexiglass guestbook
    signature drink
    liveband
  • edited December 2011
    Vows... all of the guest will be asked to pronounce us Husband and Wife as a sign of everyone sanctioning our marriage and wishing us the best.
    Flip Flop Box
    Having a live R&B soloist sing (no one famous.. just a local guy) during reception
    Table Decorations and place cards
    Surprise Dance by me and Fiance.. even the wedding party doesnt know about it.
    Open Bar
    Sorors serenade and strutting
    Signature Drinks
    Tear of Joy packets
    Dress Change with possible hair change

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  • edited December 2011
    @carla1019- Im thinking near the escort card table
  • edited December 2011
    Passport Invites
    Mini Plane Ticket RSVP
    "Tasting the 4 Elements" during ceremony
    Wii party for rehearsal dinner
    Wedding quilt guest book
    Signature drinks
    garter his favorite football/baseball team (also my something blue NY Giants/NY Mets)
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