When planning an event, one of the most important elements to consider is the food. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate gathering, birthday party, or any special occasion, hiring a professional caterer can elevate your event and leave your guests satisfied. However, booking a caterer involves more than just choosing a menu. To ensure everything runs smoothly, there are several key factors to keep in mind.
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Getting engaged is an exhilarating moment that marks the beginning of a beautiful journey with your partner. While the joy and excitement are undeniable, it's essential to navigate the post-engagement period with clarity and thoughtful planning. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide on what to do after getting engaged, ensuring that you set the foundation for a memorable and stress-free wedding preparation. Celebrate and Share the News:After the initial rush of emotions, take some time to celebrate your engagement. Share the news with your loved ones and enjoy the outpouring of love and congratulations. Host an engagement party or a small gathering to commemorate this special milestone. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring together close friends and family, sharing in the joy of your commitment. Reflect on Your Vision:
When it comes to planning weddings and events, colors play a crucial role in setting the ambiance and creating a memorable experience. Pantone, the global authority on color, sets the trends every year with its Color of the Year. In 2023, Pantone has unveiled a captivating shade that is set to transform wedding and event design: Viva Magenta. In this blog post, we will explore the enchanting qualities of Viva Magenta and how it can elevate weddings and events with its vibrancy, versatility, and timeless charm. The Allure of Viva Magenta:Viva Magenta is a captivating hue that strikes a balance between boldness and sophistication. This vivacious color infuses celebrations with a sense of energy, excitement, and romance. It's warm undertones exude warmth and passion, making it an ideal choice for couples and event planners who seek to create an atmosphere of love, joy, and celebration.
Cheers to 2022 Weddings!As 2022 comes to an end, let’s look back at all the top 2022 wedding trends! Even though these trends are considered 2022 trends, don’t worry if you are head over heels in love with some of them. We are too! According to Brides.com, some of these trends will show up throughout 2023!
The biggest trend of 2022 was breaking tradition. Many of our couples have decided to opt out of doing the traditional bouquet and garter tosses. Brides.com makes a great point by calling this the “anti-trend” trend–breaking away from the traditions or standards of what a wedding is supposed to look like according to past expectations. Here at Judson Mill, we believe you should celebrate your big day your way with all the individualized touches that represent you as a couple. For some people, that means bucking the wedding trends of yesteryear and introducing their own ideas–and we love it! Within the wedding industry, we've seen many couples continue to break through wedding traditions in creative ways. One of those is the wedding timeline. This year, more couples opted for small, intimate ceremonies or elopements with bigger, reception-only celebrations afterward. Some coupled even chose to reverse or completely toss out the traditional timeline! Invitations, save the dates, and other traditional stationary has been swapped for electronic versions. Not only is this trend more green, eco-friendly, and sustainable, but it allows for more creative flexibility than your traditional invitations. Electronic invitations can be more budget-friendly, and RSVP's are much easier to track electronically. We will most likely be seeing this trend roll into 2023 with us. Another big change from tradition has been the use of nontraditional guest books. For ideas on different guest books look back to our previous blog called "Guest Book Inspiration," which is filled with creative, nontraditional guest book inspo! It’s the most wonderful time of the year
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Guest books are a long-standing tradition at weddings. They are meant to be a way for friends and family to give advice and best wishes to the newlyweds, and they are something the couple can keep in order to look back on their special day. However, in this day and age, everyone is looking for a way to make their wedding day more unique, and your guest book is one small way you can do so. Here are five fun alternatives to the traditional wedding guest book!
There are a lot of resources that go into making your special day perfect, but there is also a lot of waste! Therefore, many couples have started opting for environmentally friendly alternatives and additions to their weddings. Here is a list of six ways you can decrease your wedding’s carbon footprint. There are several ways you can go green with your wedding invitations and save the dates, the first being to go completely paperless. E-invites mean fewer carbon emissions from transportation and no paper usage! However, if you love the idea of a physical invitation, we have another alternative for you. Biodegradable seed paper invites are equally as beautiful as the traditional options. Plus, they are made from recycled materials and can give back to Mother Nature! Once your guests have marked their calendars for your big day, they can cut up the invitations, plant them in soil, and the seeds will germinate in seven to ten days. Over the years, these plants will produce oxygen, provide nutrients to the soil, and protect against erosion. Surprise! Our team will temporarily be taking over the historic wedding and event venue at 405 Westfield, located in downtown Greenville, from October through January 2023. This 20,000 square foot event space, situated between the Reedy River and the Swamp Rabbit trail, is recognizable for its white exterior and sleek steel window furnishings. With floor-to-ceiling windows, an open floor plan, and a light and airy aesthetic, 405 Westfield is the perfect place for fall and winter weddings, family gatherings, corporate holiday parties, and celebrations of all kinds. Potential new clients can visit our “405 Westfield” tab to learn more about the space, view the photo gallery, and see our pricing. Wedding favors are a small gift traditionally given to wedding guests as a token of appreciation from the couple. While favors are by no means mandatory, they’re a nice touch to let your guests know that you appreciate their presence on your big day. With spring wedding season fast approaching, here are 10 cute, unique, and inexpensive ideas you can use to treat your guests on your wedding day!
Those who are new or native to the city of Greenville may not know that the once largest mill in Greenville County is currently undergoing a major transformation into a space of sustainable living, prideful work, and passionate love. Named after Furman University professor Charles Judson, the textile mill served as a place of work, industry, and community. The 36-acre mill is part of the Mill Crescent, which is a collection of textile mills along the city of Greenville’s western border. It originally operated 53,000 spindles and 1,200 looms and was the first to produce fine linens in the south. In the sense of creating community, Judson Mill created a friendly atmosphere amongst friends, family, and neighbors. The mill originally opened in March of 1912, and formally closed in October of 2015. However, the closing of the textile mill could not put a stop to the soulful, historical community. Since construction began in 2019, residents, community partners, stakeholders, and a development team have been working hard to preserve and encapsulate the history, soul, and character of the area. The idea behind the project is to create affordable places to work, live, and play. The transformation is creating three types of spaces: loft apartments, an entertainment center, and an extensive event space. Architectural details such as hundred-year-old masonry, oversized mill windows, and original timber beams, allow for the unique history of the area to live on through the future of this extraordinary venue. While the project mainly focuses on keeping an industrial aesthetic to honor the locations past, current building plans intend on creating plenty of green spaces for gathering, activities, and flourishing flora. As for High Spirits Hospitality’s vision for the venue, we want to create a unique and welcoming space to host a variety of events. We plan to utilize the large indoor event spaces known as the Annex and Smokestack, and the two outdoor lawns to host wedding ceremonies, corporate affairs, and social celebrations. Incorporating the industrial aesthetic and green areas within both spaces offers unique variety for our client’s needs. With our office space located just below the venue we will be able to mitigate any on-site issues with ease. Our operations, finance, sales, marketing, and event departments are staffed with many insightful and passionate individuals who are qualified to address the client’s needs. The Events at Judson Mill is not intended to just be a venue, but a full-service product offering event planning, beverage catering, lay-outs, rentals, security, and much more. Our team has the space, knowledge, and passion, all we need is the client’s vision to make their event a reality. |