Striking a perfect balance with the unconventional and tradition, Andy and Taryn's carnival themed wedding was a success!
Held at the Days Inn on Saturday, April 17th, 2010, Andy and Taryn were very intentional about the atmosphere they wanted to create for their guests.
First, I LOVED the wedding program: on one side of a large card (about 5x7) with carnival-like font was the evening's program, and on the other side? A mini-putt score sheet, no less!
And second, appetizers included carnival food like mini pogo sticks!
How memorable it was for their friends and family to enjoy familiar carnival games like Crown and Anchor, Waffle Ball, and Ring Toss, and to be treated to high-end poutine, braised pulled pork or beef sandwiches, make-your-own nachos, pop corn, and delightful little cups of salad.
Guests were also encouraged to dress up in costume for pictures in front of a carnival mural (painted by the bride's sister), or just roam about with stick-on fuzzy eyebrows and a crazy wig or hat.
The kids LOVED it! (And the parents even more as their children were entertained for the evening!)
The menu was made complete with a cotton candy station and candied apples.
Decor included simple, colourful homemade material pennants strung at each activity center, large lollipops stuck in a plastic popcorn vase filled with tulips, and brushed-silver candle holders.
Guests were also able to 'win' their games, receive tickets, and claim fun items (like fuzzy dice) at the prize table.
In the midst of all the activity, family and friends also enjoyed groovin' on the dance floor!
The staff at the Days Inn were attentive, and manned the activity centers with a professional and fun attitude - no doubt they had not seen the likes of such a wedding!
There are some criteria that must be incorporated into a wedding day: ceremony timing and flow, first dances, speeches, etc. However, Andy and Taryn proved that a whimsical theme, when done right, can be successful in the heart of spring time.
Here is a sneak peek at Andy and Taryn's wedding:
Just Married!
Table centerpieces
Colourful pennants adorning the bar
First dance
Love this photo!
Trying to win at Ring Toss
Signs taped to some sort of tall stick and fixed in buckets
with stones marked game stations
Friendly competition
Go Grandma!
Carnival attire
Bridesmaids in colourful dresses
Days Inn staff dishing out carnival favourites
Prize Table
FUN!
YUM!
9-Hole mini-putt was also set up
A carnival is not complete without
your neighbourhood fortune-teller
These ladies were at Crown & Anchor almost all night! ;)
That’s an awesome ballroom wedding. Fun and love is all that the bride and groom want to make it more memorable. Pre wedding shoot of my friend was exquisite. Poses and location of event space NYC were actually mesmerizing. Also her dinner party was liked by all guests. Mixture of food variety were managed on separate tables.
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