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Archives for September 2015

Event Planning: Assigned Seating vs. Open Seating

September 28, 2015 by icehouse Leave a Comment

Assigned Seating vs. Open Seating

By: Natalie Dedas, Sales & Events Coordinator

I have recently had a number of clients have that “oh no” moment when it comes to even contemplating about doing a seating chart for their wedding reception. As your event coordinator, I couldn’t understand more.

What’s the problem? At times it can be hard to try and please everyone attending the wedding, and as the host you want to do your best to accommodate everyone’s specific needs. It’s easy to stress over who goes where and how many people you should put at each table. Seating charts should not have this much power over you! It’s time to take charge. Every family dynamic is different. You need to decide what is best for your group and proceed forward, with coffee in hand of course.

There are pros and cons to assigned seating as well as opening seating. Let’s look at some of these closely…

Open Seating

Pros:

Takes no time to put together

Guests can choose where they want to sit

Extra tables can be available

Not awkward

No complaints

Cons:

Guests walking around asking, “Is this seat taken?”

Seats can get stolen

No guaranteed seats

Can be chaotic

Assigned Seating

Pros:

Organized

Everyone has designated seat

Less confusion

No extra tables

You can control who sits next to who

Keep certain people separate from one another

Cons:

Can cause multiple headaches

Very laborious

Extremely time consuming

In our Main Hall Package event space at The Ice House, we an open layout with a second level mezzanine for extended seating upstairs. Even though this is a separate space, it overlooks the first level, it is not located in a separate room. This is a great area to utilize for that specific group of people you know could care less where they sit, they’re just there to have a good time. For example: your college buddies, neighbors, family friends or children.

You can please all of your close relatives by seating them on our Main Hall level next to your immediate family and the bridal party. Always remember if you choose to go with the open seating route, you must have reserved signs for your family tables.

Another helpful tip: If you are doing a full three course seated dinner and you have multiple dietary restrictions, it is in your best interest, your caterers and your guests to do assigned seating. You want to make your guests feel as comfortable as possible in knowing that the caterer is fully aware of their dietary needs ahead of time. They will definitely thank you for this later!

Don’t forget, there’s always a happy medium by doing assigned tables. You have a relaxed way of seating your guests in “groups” rather than sticking them at a table with potentially a bunch of people they may not know.  This is always an easy route, it pleases all and most importantly allows you to keep a level head. Not to mention its always good to have a bit of organization!

Cheers!

Filed Under: Event Planning, Wedding Planning Tagged With: event planning, Main Hall Package, mezzanine, The Ice House, wedding planning

Howard- Keathley Louisville Wedding

September 15, 2015 by icehouse Leave a Comment

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

The Howard- Keathley Louisville Wedding was hosted on our gorgeous Rooftop Garden, with a reception held in the Main Hall Package.

The Main Hall lit up with a natural glow from the market lights strung from the ceiling provided by Events LLC.

After their lovely ceremony overlooking downtown Louisville, their guests moved out to the East terrace for cocktails and passed appetizers. For cocktail hour- The Ice House provided the chalk board and art for her bar menu which sat directly next to the outside bar. Chalk art is such a great additive to any wedding decor.

The DIY bride made her own place cards and stands using wine corks. We love the multi-use of wine cork and wine bottle we have seen this wedding season! She also ordered personalized cuzies and thank you cards for each plate setting. These all-in-one details are a great way to show guest appreciation at your reception.

Vendors

Caterer: Crushed Ice Catering

Florist: Susan’s Florist

Cake: Bonita Logsdon

Band: Jordan English Band

Marketing Lighting: Events LLC

Chalk Board & Art: The Ice House

 

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Filed Under: Louisville Wedding, RoofTop Wedding, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception Tagged With: additional amenities, Crushed Ice Catering, Louisville catering, Louisville events, Louisville vendors, Louisville Wedding, Main Hall Package, Rooftop Garden, rooftop wedding, The Ice House, wedding ceremony, wedding reception

Willis- Konczal Rooftop Wedding

September 10, 2015 by icehouse Leave a Comment

We topped off our Labor Day weekend with the Willis- Konczal Rooftop Wedding!

Labor Day weekend is ideal for a wedding! The Rooftop Garden on the third level of The Ice House, which overlooks downtown Louisville and Slugger Field, served as the ceremony site for Allie & Josh. The bride and groom were glowing! Both shared their personally written vows, which touched everyone in the crowd who came to celebrate this wonderful couple.

Their photo wall was a huge hit with their crowd, many of which went to college at Ohio University with the bride & groom. The photo wall served as the perfect place to take a fun photo with friends and family outside on our East Terrace where cocktails were hosted following the ceremony.

We loved her handmade horseshoe favors which also served as her place cards. Cupcakes served as a great substitute for her wedding cake which were provided by Gigi’s Cupcakes.

What a beautiful day!

Vendors

Florist: Kristen Kidwell

Officiant: Kara Lee

Cupcakes: Gigi’s Cupcakes

DJ- Night Owl DJ’s

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Ogden- Lammi Ceremony and Reception

September 9, 2015 by icehouse Leave a Comment

The Ogden- Lammi Ceremony and Reception was a beautiful wedding to kick off Labor Day weekend at The Ice House!

With a lower guest count, the Main Hall Package accommodated both ceremony and reception. Their ceremony took place on our second level Mezzanine balcony, which allowed guests to move easily into the reception downstairs in the Main Hall.

After their ceremony on the second level Mezzanine balcony, guests moved outside to the East Terrace for cocktails and passed appetizers. The passed appetizers included some of our company’s favorite selections-  Bacon Wrapped Peppadew Peppers and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Balls.

Their wedding dinner was provided by our exclusive in-house caterer Crushed Ice Catering, which consisted of fully customized stations & bars. This menu offered a lot of variety to guests, who enjoyed a little Latin flair with the Latin station and a touch of Louisville favorites with The Bluegrass Station.

Their wedding cake, provided by Plehn’s Bakery, had a simplistic beauty with the most perfectly arranged floral cascade to match the bride’s decor.

With additional amenities added such as our in-house up lighting package and specialty monogrammed GOBO customized by The Ice House, the venue lit up with bright accents to enhance the feel of the evening.

Congrats to the happy couple!

 

Louisville vendors

Catering: Crushed Ice Catering

Cake: Plehn’s Bakery

DJ Services & Entertainment: Party Zone Productions

Officiant: Bill Arnold

Florist: J-town Kroger

Photographer: Studio E Photography

Decor: Madison Armstrong

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