~Hello May!~
Spring has sprung  & our May newsletter is full  of 
suggestions to make your  wedding day
all you have  d reamed of!
Wedding at Country Villa Inn, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Happy Reading! 
Keeping the Little Ones Entertained at Your Wedding
The Brady Bunch Wedding Day, 1969.
Making sure your younger guests are entertained on your big day can be a  challenge.  Our advice, don't over think it! The little ones like to party and dance in the same fashion as your adult guests.  Arrange with your DJ for the little ones to enjoy the dance floor early; playing classic group dances such as Twist and Shout will get them on their feet!  And, be sure to give a head count for your number of guests under 12.  Most caterers will charge a lesser price for their meal and go out of their way to accommodate with items such as chicken fingers or macaroni and cheese.  
The Jolie-Pitt Wedding Day, 2015.
Looking for other exciting ways to entertain your younger guests?  Don't miss our article on page 64 in this issue of the Hampton Roads Wedding Guide! 
The Trusty Old Farmer's Almanac Predictions for May in Hampton Roads.... 
 as been accurately predicting weather pattern cycles since 1792 and is an amazing tool for determining when to have your wedding.
May Weather at a glance:
Temperature 71° (avg.); precipitation 4" (0.5" above avg.);
May 1-9: A few t-storms, cool
May 10-13 : Sunny, warm; 
May 14-20 : Scattered t-storms, warm; 
May 21-24 : T-storms, then sunny, cool; 
May 25-31 : Sunny, turning hot

Bring Your Ballroom Outdoors!
A note from our Director of Creative Content, Jennifer La Londe.
Jennifer La Londe, 
Director of  Creative Content
I love a good outdoor wedding!
Outdoor receptions are such a beautiful way to celebrate with your guests, especially when the lush green landscape and waterfront property bring the romance!  
Outdoor Wedding at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens.
At some venues, the tent and structures for your outdoor affair are provided.  But what if you have to arrange for such items on your own?  There is much to consider. More often then not, creating the "easy backyard wedding"  isn't as easy as you think! Tents for an outdoor event are very important and needed for a successful event.  Far beyond simply keeping  your guests dry, tents also protect your gues ts from the wind, and hot sun. Draping the ceiling of your tent, and adding chandeliers or Addison bulbs to your design can soften the tent and make for a dramat ic effect once the sun sets.  
 To see more of what to consid er when renting items an d securing lighting design for your outdoor event, see pages 156 and 157 in this issue of the
Marcia Jordan, Publisher
Inside this Issue:
A note from Marcia Jordan, Owner & Publisher
"Eat, Drink, & Be Married": Channeling Your Wedding Theme into Your Catering & Cocktails
Specialty drinks with a nod to the couple are always a big hit at receptions.  Serving libations or food items that reflect the favorite meals of the couple, their home town, or college favorites can be a great way to make your guests feel pampered and to get to know the likes and loves of the happy couple. 
"People taste with their eyes before they taste with their mouth" Cathy Carter McCallum, Owner of East Beach Catering.  
So true!  And today's savvy couple is incorporating their food and drink to not only be a focal point of the celebration, but as the activity and part of the decor as well!  "Active" or "Live" cooking stations rather than the traditional buffet or plated dinner is more popular than ever.  Letting guests work with an on-site sous chef to create their very own stir-fry, pasta creation, or gourmet salads, is not only tasty, but entertaining as well! 
Photo by Will King Photography
Make Your Day About You!
Looking for more catering and bar suggestions?  Visit our Catering section beginning on page 101 in this issue of the Hampton Roads Wedding Guide.
  
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