In the spirit of Wedding Season’s call for outdoor celebrations, great food and chic decor, we’ve devoted today’s See Jane post to upscale twists on open-air activities for your relaxed After Party.
The Wedding was perfect, the Reception unforgettable. Now it’s time to relax, change into a short white dress and spend some quality time in a more relaxed atmosphere with your friends and family.
Many guests may expect signature drinks and a few bites of traditional hors d’oeuvres while they mingle around chest-high tables and some light music. What better way to catch their attention than to completely turn this expectation on its head?
BEGIN WITH AN ELEVATED, INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Delight their palettes (and every other sense for that matter!) with a series of international food trucks surrounding the grounds of your after party venue. Guests can sample mini Tacos and Chicken & Waffles alongside Thai fusion dishes and hand-tossed Italian flatbread pizzas. Here are a few ideas to get you inspired via Jane’s Pinterest board…
FOLLOW UP WITH SWEET & STYLISH TREATS
After enjoying incredible snacks, bring out the desserts. Consider a gorgeous vintage Gelato cart and one of our favorites…every type of mini doughnut flavor imaginable, select this link to view a few ideas for these divine dessert options.
Once friends and family members have a plate filled with adventurous treats and sweets, they can relax on vintage-style couches and chairs reupholstered in stylish bright fabrics. Each one matching in hue to the chef-led stations, creating countless picture perfect settings.
To carry this type of chic excitement into your After Party, click this lovely link and take a peek at our unique reception and after party ideas board. We found a few unexpected treats guaranteed to surprise every person on the dance floor and beyond.
White can be symbolic of new beginnings, purity, and the start of a new life together in many cultures. It's also associated with traditional wedding ceremonies in Christianity. The tradition of wearing white wedding gowns has both historical and cultural roots. Queen Victoria is often credited with popularizing the white wedding dress in the 19th century when she married Prince Albert in a white gown. Select this lovely little link to read an in-depth article featured in Brides that highlights the history of Queen Victoria’s choice to wear a white wedding dress.
Wondering how to find your perfect fit in wedding gowns? Typically wedding dress sizes can be different from regular clothing sizes. Wedding dress sizing often follows its own set of sizing charts, and may differ from one bridal designer or brand to another. Wedding dress sizes often run smaller than regular clothing sizes, meaning that a bride may need to choose a wedding dress size that is larger than her usual size.
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SIZE
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BUST
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WAIST
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HIP
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2
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33 1/2
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26
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36
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4
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34 1/2
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27
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37
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6
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35 1/2
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28
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38
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8
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36 1/2
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29
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39
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10
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37 1/2
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30
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40
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12
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39
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31 1/2
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41 1/2
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Jane Summers
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