Most of our weddings are booked six months to a year in advance. Every once in awhile, we get a request for a "fast-track" wedding--with just a couple of months to put it all together. Last Saturday, I met with a couple who asked if we could host their wedding (50 guests) next Saturday! My answer: Sure! I can do that!
Seven days to coordinate the whole event. Here's the check list.
Flowers:
Bride's bouquet, corsages, table flowers, flowers for the mantle and the wedding cake. Not enough time to order at the wholesale florist so I have to check out every fresh flower vendor.
Supermarkets, Costco, Farmer's Market (hope it's not raining tomorrow when I hit the Farmer's Market!) Flower shopping takes lots of time!
Bride's bouquet, corsages, table flowers, flowers for the mantle and the wedding cake. Not enough time to order at the wholesale florist so I have to check out every fresh flower vendor.
Supermarkets, Costco, Farmer's Market (hope it's not raining tomorrow when I hit the Farmer's Market!) Flower shopping takes lots of time!
Wedding Cake:
Two tiered. Top tier: Chocolate with Bavarian cream filling. Bottom layer: White with raspberry filling. Luckily, the bakery agreed to fast-track the cake so I can pick it up on Friday morning.
Table Linens:
Laundered, starched, pressed and ready to go.
Two tiered. Top tier: Chocolate with Bavarian cream filling. Bottom layer: White with raspberry filling. Luckily, the bakery agreed to fast-track the cake so I can pick it up on Friday morning.
Table Linens:
Laundered, starched, pressed and ready to go.
Champagne, Wine & Beer:
Have to special order the bride's favorite Champagne. Meeting the wine sales guy in Tacoma.
Hors' d Oeuvres:
Will be served after the ceremony. Lots of colorful foods including fresh fruit and veggies, antipasto platter, imported cheeses and crackers, gourmet pizza-nibbles, for the kids.
Staffing:
Bring on extra staff to work the wedding. Hmmm...several key staffers are taking their spring break next weekend.
Stay tuned...we have 2+ days to pull it all together!
PS The wedding was a huge success! Everything went off as if we had planned months in advance. The bride & groom are thrilled and the guests had a great time.
Will be served after the ceremony. Lots of colorful foods including fresh fruit and veggies, antipasto platter, imported cheeses and crackers, gourmet pizza-nibbles, for the kids.
Staffing:
Bring on extra staff to work the wedding. Hmmm...several key staffers are taking their spring break next weekend.
Stay tuned...we have 2+ days to pull it all together!
PS The wedding was a huge success! Everything went off as if we had planned months in advance. The bride & groom are thrilled and the guests had a great time.
