Games for All...

I'm a big fan of having a loungy outdoor area with games like bean bag toss, bocce, croquet and horseshoes as a part of festivities for wedding guests. It's a great way to bring people together! {via ritzy bee}

Desert Decor...

I love these elements that play off the dry desert atmosphere, beautiful accessorized lounge area for guests and a bouquet of green loveliness. {images via 100 layer cake, green wedding shoes}

Your Table Awaits...

I adore this creative way to display table seating on your special day! Mirrored windows with a white pen. {via Green Wedding Shoes}

California Wedding...

This wedding is simply beautiful. I love the earthy neutral tones in the green backdrop of hills. They shared a sample menu with us:

First Course: Salad of organic greens, grilled garden peaches, candied walnuts, and prosciutto

Second Course: Pan roasted halibut, dungeness crab, sweet corn soubise

Third Course: Grilled tenderloin of beef, heirloom zucchini croquettes, and cabernet sauvignon jus

{images via Style Me Pretty}

Lounge Away...

For your cocktail reception and mid dance party breaks, creating a beautiful lounge space with colorful pillows is a beautiful setting. {via Soiree}

Miette...

Beautiful desserts from Miette in San Francisco are the perfect addition to your table of sweets.

Cocktail Hour Apps...

~Corn chowder and corn fritter in a sake cup
~Diver scallop and black-summer-truffle ceviche

~Mini Maine-lobster roll with handmade brioche
~Parmesan basket with soft goat cheese

~Petit rosemary Dijon lamb chop

~Spicy Thai beef tartare with cilantro and lime

{via NY Mag}

NY Mag Top 20 Reception Ideas...

1. Avoid playing boring piano music during the cocktail hour.

2. Supplement the often-ignored wedding cake with passed desserts.

3. Transport your guests in style.

4. Even if you don’t normally, think like a foodie for one night.

5. Rent a photo booth.

6. Get creative with your tabletop décor—if not to flaunt originality, then to be a little more eco-friendly.

7. Serve quirky late-night snacks as guests exit your reception.

8. Plan a good coat-check strategy to avoid long queues blocking the entrance and dampening first impressions.

9. Take a design risk and seat your guests at a few really long tables.

10. Make your guests the center of attention.

11. Get married at an unusual location.

12. If you’re giving favors, select gifts that won’t be immediately discarded.

13. Make boozing an elegant activity.

14. Showcase what you’re passionate about as part of the entertainment.

15. Get your favorite takeout place to cater your wedding.

16. If you can afford extravagances, do something that will elicit an emotional response.

17. Display seating assignments in a unique way.

18. Take your cue from Truman Capote and host a themed reception.

19. Make a cool video of the party.

20. Plan for after-hours action.

{via NY Mag}