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5 Ways to Dress Up Your Sweetheart Table

Whether you’re enjoying your reception at a head table with your wedding party, or just the two of you will be watching friends and family on the dance floor from a sweetheart table, consider adding a little something extra to the table’s décor. All eyes will be on you, your…

Make Your MomentJuly 3, 2018

Venue

Let Your Guests Run Wild at the Buffalo Zoo

You don’t have to plan a Wizard of Oz themed wedding to hear your guests say, “lions and tigers and bear, oh my!” A wedding reception and/or ceremony the Buffalo Zoo will bring you and your guests up close to extraordinary creatures from around the world. Rent a portion of…

Make Your MomentJuly 3, 2018

Food

7 Ideas for a Casual Post-Wedding Breakfast

Serving your family, wedding party and out-of-town guests brunch the morning after your wedding is becoming a common part of a weekend filled with celebrations of your nuptials. If you, your fiancé and your parents would like to treat guests to one last meal before they head home, consider these…

Make Your MomentJuly 3, 2018

Travel

All Aboard: Put Your Love on the (Railway) Line

Nothing beats the romance of the railroad. Hitch your honeymoon plans to a luxury, glass-domed rail car as it sweeps through the Canadian Rockies and immerse yourself in nature’s most majestic landscape aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. When you think about riding the rails you might think of early settlers on…

Make Your MomentJuly 3, 2018

Venue

Garden Wedding Decoration Ideas for Your Backyard Reception

Choosing an outdoor wedding leaves plenty of flexibility in your décor options. Your garden wedding decorations can be floral, bold, colorful, minimalist, woodsy or vintage. For the perfect backyard celebration, pick decorations that highlight the beautiful garden venue you’ve chosen for your ceremony and reception. Define Your Space One of…

Make Your MomentJuly 3, 2018

News

These Classic First Dance Songs are Timeless

The song you choose to share your first dance to should reflect you and your fiancé. Whether you choose a song that reminds you of your first date, a live show you saw together or your parents’ love story, it should be special. These classic first dance songs are popular…

Make Your MomentJuly 3, 2018

Food

Highlight Local Produce in Your Reception Menu

There’s an endless array of fresh produce to inspire your wedding menu grown right here in Upstate New York. Talk to your caterer about infusing local greens, fruits and seasonal veggies into every course for a customized menu full of flavor from local farms. There’s nothing quite like the taste…

Make Your MomentJune 1, 2018

News

Event Planner Dishes on Wedding Distinction, Décor and Do-Overs

An interview with Steve Guagliardi, Catering Sales & Event Planning Manager, Rich’s Catering & Special Events. MOMENTS: What clues do you use to help you learn about a couple and what they're looking for in a perfect reception? SG: I do some digging on various social media sites and ask…

Make Your MomentJune 1, 2018

Travel

Explore Coastal Croatia on Your Honeymoon

With its quaint villages, sapphire waters and island speckled coastline, Croatia has emerged as a popular honeymoon destination. Spend your days on beautiful beaches, sample local wines, explore hidden caverns and waterways, hunt for truffles in dense forests, then watch the sun set over the Adriatic Sea. Sounds ideal, doesn’t…

Make Your MomentJune 1, 2018

Food

Considering a Homemade Wedding Cake? Read this First!

A wedding cake made by a friend or relative can be meaningful and inexpensive. But, there are some risks you should consider before agreeing to a homemade cake. From liability to licensing issues, you may be surprised to learn that your venue won’t serve your sentimental sweets. Pastry pros like…

Make Your MomentJune 1, 2018

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