The Wedding Lounge

Let me ask you a question. When you get invited to a wedding, what is the first thought that comes to mind? Are you thinking it will be a time of celebration where you will have time to relax and enjoy the company of friends while celebrating a phenomenal couple? We hope this is what you think, but after all, we love weddings. (Every single itty-bitty detail that goes into planning a phenomenally, well executed event). But let’s be real, some people hate weddings. They can be awkward for the introvert, broken hearted and the socially awkward, especially when the seating arrangements are unknown. No one likes to be in an awkward situation. So Becky’s Brides is here today to help lighten that burden from your shoulders. Let’s dive into the vast world of the up and coming Wedding Lounge.
A great way to ensure your guests will feel relaxed and right at-home while allowing for the ultimate wedding experience is to incorporate lounge areas. Friends love to huddle up with people they see all the time, along with the people they haven’t seen in years. By incorporating lounge areas into your event, you will be creating an inviting atmosphere for friends to simply be friends. We have seen tremendous success at every single wedding we have planned where a wedding lounge was part of the design layout.
Think open. Staging is key. The ideas are limitless and the only real “wrong” is creating closed off spaces.

 

Bring in professionals. There are amazing companies who have the sole business purpose of bringing YOUR vision to life. Birmingham is home to a few amazing décor companies who will bring your furniture dreams to life. Let’s start with Prophouse Birmingham. Sister company to Hothouse Design Studio, Prophouse has amazing resources and is a rental company that will assist couples in telling their story. For the bride looking for vintage or architectural pieces, CeCe Designs is a phenomenal resource for bringing a touch of vintage, old world class to modern age life. One thing we know for sure: with either of these vendors, you definitely can’t go wrong!


Create dynamic flow. Allowing seating for a minimum of 5 guests is vital to staying warm, welcoming and inviting.

Incorporate tables. After all, everyone needs somewhere to set his or her drink that is off the floor. We have seen it one too many times, a guest will set their drink down and forget about it, and (wouldn’t you know?) it ends up flying across the floor when they jump up to shake it to their favorite Michael Jackson tune.




Add a pop of your own personal flair and think outside the box. Be bold. This is a great way to incorporate your personality. Think bold pillows, ottomans, eclectic lighting or anything else that brings out a sense of who you are that may not fit into the overall décor.



The possibilities are endless. We hope you have found some inspiration with us today. See you soon!