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8 Wedding-Day Ideas for the Groom and His Guys

November 15, 2018

Our Friends over at Groovy Groomsmen Gifts have all of the bros in your life taken care of. They had a few suggestions and ideas for what the men in your wedding could do while the girls are spending all day primping! We loved hearing all of their suggestions!

 

Weddings don’t typically start at the break of dawn, unless that’s your thing, which is totally fine. But if you’re doing yours late in the afternoon just in time for sunset at the end of the ceremony, you’ll have a lot of time not only to prepare but also to squeeze in some prewedding fun before you head your way to the altar.

It takes women considerably more time to prepare, as compared to men. If you’re the groom, killing time with your groomsmen may be your only responsibility for the most part of the day.

Think of communal activities that you can do to ease the stress of waiting and anticipating from all the preparations you’ve been doing with your partner. It’s not easy to relax especially if you’re preoccupied, which isn’t unusual for brides and grooms on their wedding day.

Here’s a quick list of eight activities that you can do with your groomsmen. Choose one or two that best fit your situation.

Brunch

Who says brunch is only for the ladies? Men like french toast, cinnamon rolls, and mimosas too. They’re just really bad at showing it.

Head on to your favorite diner, and feed yourselves like the grown men you are. This may seem like an obvious thing to do, but sometimes, people tend to forget to eat when they’re preoccupied with the stress of a big event.

This is also the perfect opportunity to whip out the unique groomsmen gifts that you have been secretly hiding from the squad. So grab that glass of cocktail you secretly love, and make a short toast.

 

Gym Session

 Break a sweat with your groomsmen and squeeze in a quick workout session. It’s always nice to get your blood flowing by pumping in some iron before the wedding ceremony.

For an hour or two, you can lift weights, run on the treadmill, or jump rope. If you’ve been feeling a lot of body tension lately, nothing beats out physical stress and pre-wedding anxiety more than a really good workout does.

Also, make sure that you still have ample time to shower after hitting the gym. Sweat dripping all over your face and body doesn’t really count as a flattering wedding-glow look.

 

Morning Hike

If it’s a destination wedding and you’ve chosen a serene beach or mountain resort as your location, you can head out for a morning hike with your groomsmen. Wake up early, watch the sunrise, and feel the cool breeze of the great outdoors.

Depending on where you host your ceremony, you can do so much more than a hike. If you have a nearby lake, you can catch some fish or go on a canoe ride. Being one with Mother Nature will certainly make you feel at peace. It goes without saying that this is only possible if your wedding happens outside the city.

 Sports Tournament

 Take your mind off the wedding for a few hours and get competitive with your groomsmen in a game of basketball or rugby. Split the gang into two teams, and keep tabs on who’s leading.

This is a sure way to wake you up and get everyone hyped for the rest of the day. Or if you want a less-intensive sport, you can try golf, a classic guys’-day-out activity.

Be careful, though. Your bride is not going to be happy with a last-minute injury. She certainly didn’t plan for you to be rushed to the emergency room or medics to give you or any of your groomsmen first aid.

Photo Shoot

To ensure that you’ll have lasting memories of the day you get married, have your photos taken by a professional photographer. Of course, the most important subject will be you, the bride, and the elegant engagement ring and wedding-ring sets, but before you’re joined by the future misses in the frame, you’ll have the opportunity to goof off with your groomsmen first.

You’ll have to decide on a peg beforehand. You and your debonair groomsmen can act serious in a black-and-white photo shoot or play it cool and calm in an outdoor setting.

It’s ultimately your call. This is a fun way for you to create a narrative for the wedding and show your personality.

 Pamper Yourselves

Visit your local barber, and get yourselves a haircut and a shave because men also need to be pampered once in a while. While you’re at it, avail of a face steam or facial massage service as well if they offer it.

Not only will the entire squad look crisp and dashing for the wedding photos and the actual ceremony, but you will also save on energy trying to figure out the right amount of pomade or spray to put on your hair. It’s important that you set an appointment beforehand so that the barber can accommodate you and your groomsmen on the day and time that you’ll be visiting.

Go Out for Drinks

Have a couple of shots with your bros if there’s a brewery or pub near your venue. Dowsing a manageable amount of beer or cocktails before the reception helps calm the nerves and eases the wedding jitters that you may be feeling.

Make sure to limit the bottles, though. One of the things your wedding planner would probably hate is a drunk person even before the party started. Remind your groomsmen that they can always drink later at the reception, with the added advantage that it has already been paid for by you.

Just imagine having a drunk person ruining your wedding. Months of preparation will go down the drain because one person had way too many bottles to drink.

Nothing

You can also do absolutely nothing. You’ve been working hard for the past few months with all the planning, suit fittings, and food tasting you’ve been doing. You deserve a break and just relax on the morning of your wedding day.

Have your groomsmen go to your house or hotel room and bond over chips, Nintendo, Netflix, and blackjack. Just tell them to grab their comfiest hoodies and joggers, and they’re good to go. A little R&R with your closest friends will help you feel calm and rested when you finally say “I do” in front of the altar.

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WaterColor Inn Marina Park Wedding // Simone and Tommy

June 6, 2018

This Fort Worth couple wanted the ultimate party for all of their family and friends! And that is exactly what they achieved.

The Big Day – watercolor inn marina park wedding

Simone and Tommy wanted to incorporate in a lot of the natural aspects from the 30A area in their day. From the watercolor (pun intended) paper details, the natural wood and greenery elements, and the boxwoods galore. The dance floor that was packed the entire night! The guests didn’t even leave for a Dip n Dots! This led them to the greateafter-partyrty with breakfast tacos and fun continued.

 

Vendors:
Venue: WaterColor Inn Marina Park // Rentals: SoHo Rentals // Hair and Makeup: Vivo Salon // Photographer: Lauren Peele Photography // Videographer: Momentus Films // Florist: Myrtie Blue // Band: Surround Sound // Cake: Confections of the Coast

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World Trade Center of Seattle Wedding | Leanne and Rich

February 2, 2018

Leanne and Rich both travel a lot for work, so when they first got engaged, they knew that they wanted to hire a wedding planner. Rich immediately thought of Kelly, Sweet Pea Events founder, as they knew each other when Kelly was still living in Seattle 10 years ago. Kelly put Rich and I in contact, and I’m so ever thankful.

The first time I met with Leanne and Rich, I just knew we were a great fit and was looking forward to the next several months of planning. Leanne is just the sweetest and Rich has this dry sense of humor that makes such a good partnership. The sweet couple wanted a wedding with a water view with indoor and outdoor spaces, excellent food and a space that will fit well with their 35 person guest count. Leanne and Rich settled on the World Trade Center of Seattle. It’s an affiliate of Bell Harbor and has one of the most incredible views, an outdoor patio. I kept hearing over and over from their guests how delicious the food was!

The bride blows glass and knew that instead of having floral centerpieces she wanted to handmake the centerpieces herself. They fell in love with a deep ocean image of a royal blue color and we used that as their inspiration for their color palette. Royal blue was the focus, with a few touches of white, black and other jewel tones.

The couple had such a sweet ceremony. They wanted to make sure to include some of the people closest to them and involved in Leanne’s parents, Rich’s sons and daughter-in-law, and Leanne’s nieces into the ceremony.

The couple had so much love pouring out of each of them. They are truly one of those couples who you can’t help but have warm fuzzy feelings when you’re around them. The way they look at each other is just this intense love.

Congrats Leanne and Rich! We’re so glad that we were able to be a part of your special day and so excited for you to start your lives together!

Vendors:

Venue: World Trade Center // Wedding Planning: Sweet Pea Events // Photographer: Crozier Photography // DJ: Affairs to Remember // Bouquet and Boutinere: Fena Flowers // Officiant: Reverend Ray // Hair: Julianna Cordy of Bosc Salon // Cake: Baked Seattle // Dress: Belltown Bridal // Alterations: Susan Couture // Linens: BBJ Linen

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Jasmine and Mitchell

January 26, 2018

Jasmine and Mitchell

Within minutes of meeting Jasmine, we learned (and bonded) that we both have a severe love of our home – Dallas, Texas – but also adore our new city of Seattle. With Jasmine and Mitchell having a “destination” wedding in Dallas, but living in Seattle, it made for a perfect fit for our Sweet Pea Events team!

I can’t begin to describe how sweet of a couple Jasmine and Mitchell are. They are two people that you just can’t help smiling with when you’re around them.

Their Elegant Ceremony

Jasmine and Mitchell’s wedding is stunning! It’s on a hot, October day at the beautiful Hotel Crescent Court in the courtyard (where the two had first gotten engaged!) Jasmine and Mitchell looked as if they had just walked off the cover of a magazine. It was a true fairy tale for them – Mitchell’s niece and nephew even refered to Jasmine as “Princess Jasmine!” The ceremony included two beautiful worship songs and an Asian Tea Ceremony.

As the ceremony wrapped up, the couple shared some private time and finished taking sunset photos. Guests were lead upstairs for cocktail hour and light appetizers. Guests were then welcomed to dinner with a gorgeous layout out of beautiful arrangements, lights and a ballroom ambiance.

As we were going over their menu selection during the planning process, what struck me the most is how they had two steak options. Most couples opt to do a beef and either a chicken or fish option. Mitchell explained, that the first time he met Jasmine’s family in Texas, they went out to dinner at a steakhouse. Everyone (including Jasmine’s mom, sister and grandma) all ordered steak. He was baffled by that and loved how Texan it was! They chose to share that custom with their guests.

The Reception

The reception was a PARTY with the Shoe Game, Photobooth, and great dancing! Jasmine and Mitchell wrapped up the night by having a sweet, private moment back in the courtyard where they said “I Do” earlier that day, and “Yes” to a proposal months before. Guest lined the balcony to wave the newlyweds off and send them their best wishes.

Congrats Jasmine and Mitchell! We hope you two have a lifetime of happiness, love and steak!

Vendors

Venue: Hotel Crescent Court // Planner: Sweet Pea Events // Photographer: Stephanie Brazzle // Videographer: Lynn Films // DJ and Photobooth: LeForce Entertainment // Florist: Anna Rayner // Hair and Makeup Artist: Q the Makeup Artist // Calligraphy: Letters by Ellen

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Year in Review: Dallas

January 19, 2018

Congratulations to all of our 2017 Dallas couples! 2017 was a great year for weddings and we hope for many, many wonderful years for you all!

Annie and Riley
February 18, 2017 // Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Room on Main
Dallas Wedding Planner

Meg and Andrew
March 4th // Union Station

Heather and Jacob
March 26th // The Laurel

Whitney and Phil
April 29th// Perkins Chapel and the Adolphus

Cameron and Josh
May 27th // Rowdy Creek Ranch

Lauren and Ethan
June 24th // Four Seasons
Four Seasons Dallas Wedding Planner

Courtney and Josh
July 7th // Garden of the Gods
Dallas Destination Wedding Planner

Amanda + Ryan
October 21st // Hotel Crescent Court
Wedding Planner in Dallas

Courtney + Scott
November 21st // Private Residence – Bartonville, Texas

Kirbe + Rudy
December 30th // Four Season Dallas

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Amy and Andy: Orcas Island, Washington

January 12, 2018

Amy and Andy

Amy and Andy said “I Do” on Orcas Island overlooking the water and amazing views. They knew they wanted a destination wedding to celebrate with all their family and friends far and near. They knew immediately once seeing the view at Rosario Resort, that Rosario was the venue for them!

The Big Day

The celebrations began on Friday night with a Welcome Party for all 140 guests and just continued the celebrations for the wedding day! The ceremony had such a breath-taking view, that we didn’t want to add too much to take away from this space. So instead we focused on the reception. We covered the ceiling with over 1,000 white Chinese lanterns with hanging vines. It made it feel as if you were underneath the most beautiful clouds.

The couple wanted lots of greenery, with copper and blue accents and some pops of red. The copper was brought in primarily through the copper flatware and used copper Moscow Mule mugs as favors and escort cards. One of my favorite blue details were the agate table numbers. Thatch Floral did a stunning job bringing in the greens and red and making the indoors feel like a outdoor heaven.

Amy and Andy danced the night away overlooking the water! Congrats you two!

Vendors:

Venue: Rosario Resort // Planning and Design: Sweet Pea Events // Floral Design: Thatch Floral // Photographer: Max and Sam // DJ: Chris Burell (friend of the couple) // Chair Rentals: Orcas Events // Tabletop Rentals: Cort Party Rentals // Misc. Accent Rentals: Sweet Buffet Lady // Live Music: Rosenoak // Favors: Copper Mug Co. // Hair and Makeup: Dusty James Bolyard thru Urbanista Weddings // Calligraphy: Krisanna Elizabeth

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Tips for having a Vacation Experience at your Destination Wedding

December 29, 2017

Are you thinking about having a destination wedding? Here’s some of our tips on what to think about:

Welcome Bags

We strongly suggest that you provide welcome bags in all of your guests hotel rooms. Everybody will be traveling far and will be limited on what they can bring in their suitcase. We suggest providing some fun items to keep them comfortable – snacks, water, tissues, chapstick, etc.

Activities

You don’t necessarily need to plan hosted activities for your guests, but include a list of recommended activities for them to do. Research the local area and find some hotspots and favorite restaurants! You and your fiancé can even make a mini trip out of this and just visit all these local hotspots so you know which ones to recommend.

Welcome Dinner/Morning After Brunch

Being that all of your guests are out of town, we strongly encourage (if budget allows) a Welcome Dinner for all of your guests as opposed to a Rehearsal Dinner. This will allow everybody to get to know each other better and since everyone is already there to celebrate you – why not make the most of it?

Communicate Logistics

One hardship we see, is when couples don’t communicate properly to their guests any complicated travel and logistics involved. Is there a ferry involved to get to an island wedding? Is the venue 4 hours from the closest airport? Let your guests know!

Any more destination questions? We’d love to answer your questions in the comments!

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Lauren and Ethan Wedding: Four Seasons Dallas

December 18, 2017

Congratulations Lauren and Ethan on your beautiful wedding at the Four Seasons in Dallas!

Vendors:

Hair and Makeup: Tracy Melton Artistry // Photographer: Caroline Jurgensen // Videographer: Handcrafted Wedding Films // Venue: Four Seasons Dallas // Paper Goods: Stamped Paper Company // Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren // Floral: Bella Flora of Dallas // Rentals: Bella Acento // Dance Floor: DFW Dance Floor // Lighting: Absolute Lighting // Band: Limelight Band // Popsicles: Steel City Pops // Getaway Car: Romantic Remembrances Four

Voted “Favorite Reception Venue” at the 2018 American Association of Certified Wedding Planners Vendi Awards, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas knows that your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life.

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Seattle Year in Review

December 15, 2017

How is 2017 already wrapping up? It’s been such a wonderful year for our Seattle Sweet Pea Events office and we can’t go over how amazing our clients have been!

We wanted to say a BIG CONGRATS to all of our 2017 couples! May  you all have a lifetime of happy years together!

Addison and Zach
February 11th // Axis Pioneer Square
Heather and Justin
March 11 // Seabrook
Jean and Aaron
May 27th // Mercer Island Congressional Church
Erika and Arjay
June 3rd // Woodmark Hotel
Stephanie and Chase
July 2nd // Morgan Creek Barn
Kristen and Eric
July 22 // Cave B Resort
Stacy and Matias
August 11th // Olympic Rooftop Pavilion
Amy and Andy
August 19th // Rosario Resort

Leanne and Rich
September 2nd // World Trade Center
Nicole and Danny
September 16th // Seven Summits Lodge
Jasmine and Mitchell
October 6th // Hotel Crescent Court

Congrats again to all of our 2017 couples!!!

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Engagement Season is Here!

November 24, 2017

This time every winter is when the bulk of engagements occur! Though we LOVE planning weddings, a sweet spot in our hearts is also planning engagements! Sweet Pea Events has a brother company that focuses just on proposal planning – Planning for Dudes – to help guys plan their perfect proposal! Do you know anybody getting ready to pop the question? Send them our way and check out some of our past proposal stories!

Rudy and Jessenia

Nathan and Michaela
Thomas and Alicia
Shaun and Shannon
Brook and Allyson

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