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There is something so romantic and beautiful about a wedding after dark. There are some gorgeous things that you can do at night that simply would not be as special at an afternoon wedding. Get inspired by these elegant ideas for evening weddings.
Take advantage of the darkness by arranging a gorgeous candlelit marriage ceremony. Dim the lights in your ceremony venue and fill the space with masses of candles. Line the aisle with pillar candles in hurricane lanterns, set up a tall candelabra on the altar, and tuck votive candles into the corners of the room. For an absolutely breathtaking effect, suspend large numbers of small candles in clear or amber glass globes. They can line the entryway to the cemetery site or be suspended over the place where the bride and groom will exchange their vows. Just imagine how romantic it will be, and how stunning the bride will look with the flickering candlelight sparkling off her crystal wedding jewelry.
You can also make the most of the evening by dining al fresco under the stars. It would be lovely to serve the wedding dinner outside in a vineyard or poolside at a boutique hotel. Outdoor dining can also work wonderfully for beach weddings. Light up the area with twinkling white lights strung overhead. The lights will be as twinkly as your crystal wedding jewelry. Lanterns on tall stands can be planed into the ground around the perimeter of the dining area for more light. For a beach wedding, use tiki torches instead. If you are having a rented wedding, consider renting one with a clear top to allow guests to feel as if they are dining under the night sky.
Another wonderful idea for an evening wedding is to hire a live band for dinner followed by a dj for the late night dancing. The mellow rich tones of a live band are perfect for the background music during dinner and will definitely enhance the ambiance of the evening. You may wish to have the band continue playing for the first dance and earlier part of the reception dancing. Then as late night draws near, have a hip dj come out to spin the latest dance hits. This will be a great transition as the older guests start to fade and the youngger ones hit the dance floor to create a great nightclub atmosphere. It's like having a wedding reception and after-party all in one.
If your wedding will stretch into the wee hours of the morning, surprise your guests with a late night breakfast snack. Hire a chef to set up an omelet station making customized eggs to revive weary dancers. Mimosas on the side will add to the breakfast station. Another option is to have a late night milk and cookies station. Serve little shooters of milk or milkshakes with fresh baked cookies on the side. Whichever you choose, it will be a wonderful addition to an evening wedding.
An evening wedding is always an extra special event. With these special details in mind, your wedding can be even more memorable for you and your guests. Yours is sure to be a romantic wedding that no one will ever forget.
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Source by Guy Antonelli
