Scenes from the 2017 Bridal Open House: The Pergola

For last weekend’s bridal open house, our wedding coordinators decorated our pergola with a giant dreamcatcher. Accented with gorgeous fresh flowers and bright strips of multicolored cloth, the pergola stood in oasis-like contrast to the leafless landscape.

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We added a few chairs to evoke a wedding setting, although during actual ceremonies, for big weddings we’ve set out as many as 216 chairs! Our pond-side pergola always makes for a lovely ceremony setting.

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Retro Diner Theme

Erisman_Cooksey_Carley_Rehberg_Photography_StevensonRidgePurpleRusticDIYWedding1093At the Bridal Open House on Sunday, February 26th, we will be showcasing the Lodge AND the Riddick House, which gives us a second opportunity to “wow” guests with another theme: Retro Pop!

The basement of the Riddick House will be set up with a mini event display featuring a fun retro look. Plus, we’ll have a selfie booth for you to have fun with. So don’t forget your poodle skirts!

Even though we are not serving any food at …

 

“Be Our Guest”-Themed Dessert

photo courtesy of http://lilluna.com/grey-stuff-recipe/

photo courtesy of http://lilluna.com/grey-stuff-recipe/

We’re less than a week away from our Bridal Open House on Sunday, February 26th! We’re finalizing all the details and finishing up DIY projects to complete the setting. To get in the spirit of our Disney theme, we wanted to share with you a delicious treat. “Try the grey stuff, its delicious! Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes!!”

Grey Stuff recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 small package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups milk