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Go old-school to save money with a “cake & punch” reception
Once upon a time (okay, mostly in the '40s and '50s), before weddings became huge social events, they were typically held in a church with... Read more
We've long been huge fans of the budget-friendly, totally retro-style cake and punch reception. In addition to saving mad cash, it's infinitely customizable: think cupcakes and soda, donuts and champagne, appetizers and signature mocktails, and the South Park classic, punch and pie. As long as you're letting guests know that it won't be a huge meal ahead of time, there's no reason you can't rock a lighter fare.
We spied this gorgeous cake and punch styled reception with its floral fauxhawk, work of art cake, floral jewelry, handmade coasters, estate jewelry, and tattoos and knew it would be a fab example of the concept done super well. Hell, if our grandmother's generation was killing it with this wedding style, why can't we? Let's take a peek at the whole adorable cake and punch styled shoot…
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Event Design/Event Planning: SarahFrench Events • Photographer: Ashley Gerrity Photography • Venue/Rentals: Open Aire Affairs • Flowers/Floral Jewelry: Bontaniq Blooms • Jewelry: Stacey Fay Designs • Wedding Dresses and jeweled headpiece: Ashe B Co. • Cakes and desserts: Lalinea • Invitation Suite and Paper Goods: Narola Design & Letterpress • Ice Cream Cart: Bright Yellow Creamery • Hair and Makeup: Heather Vellner • Day-of Event Planning Assistant: Keara Anne Weddings • Wine & Venue: Sand Castle Winery
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About the Author: Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
