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Archives for July 2018

Wedding Backup Plans: What To Do and Why They’re Important

July 30, 2018 by icehouse Leave a Comment

Anyone that dreams of the perfect outdoor wedding with the perfect flowers, the perfect pictures, and a perfect first dance under lights strung from trees, also has nightmares of rain and storms. What can you do to insure that your day goes off without a hitch? Aside from a traditional rain dance, or saying a prayer to the Big Man upstairs, there is not much you can do to stop mother nature.  This is why it is CRUCIAL to have a back-up plan! Just ask J-Lo she would know all about this…

No matter what venue you choose, make sure you discuss weather back-up plans. These can be anything from rain delays where you wait it out, tents, or moving the entire ceremony/reception inside. At the Ice House we have multiple back up plans. If you are planning on having your ceremony or reception on our roof-top garden or outdoor terrace, we can always move it inside to our mezzanine or to the main hall. Most venues will have an indoor back-up plan as well, just be sure to ask them about it.

Tents are always a good back-up plan, just know that with most companies they usually have a 24 hour notice policy to guarantee they have time to set the tent up properly. This is not always the case, of course it varies from vendor to vendor, but if the chances of rain on your wedding day are high it’s usually better to play it safe rather than sorry. However make sure to plan for the tent in your budget. It will be much easier on your stress level to have money left over instead of not enough money to pay for the tent.

Rain is not the only weather issue, cold fronts and heat waves can play a major role in outdoor weddings as well. If that is the case there are always heaters, blankets, fans, misters, etc… Not only will the guest appreciate your efforts to keep them comfortable but there are plenty of ways you can work these items into your décor or theme. Pinterest will be your best friend for cases like this!

If it’s going to be a hot outdoor wedding these are just a few options to keep your guests comfortable and cool! Fans make great programs/wedding favors, refreshment stands are a perfect option to keep your guests hydrated, and make for a great photo-op!

               

If you’re afraid it might get a little chilly depending on the time of year, there are plenty of options when it comes to keeping your guests warm. Such as: using blankets as your wedding favors, setting up a hot chocolate stand, or having a s’mores station set up around a fire pit!

             

So no matter the weather just remember, it’s your special day and nothing can rain on your parade! Not even the rain…

 

(Photo Credits: Pinterest)

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Ice House Featured Wedding of the Week: Blair and Misha Hanson

July 20, 2018 by icehouse Leave a Comment

To say we here at the Ice House all like our job would be the understatement of the century, because we absolutely LOVE our job. This is all thanks to the amazing people we get meet and work with every single day. Contrary to popular belief in our industry we do not just deal with bridezillas and bossy moms every day. We are fortunate to work with excited and sweet couples who are ready to start the rest of their lives together. And this week’s featured couple is no different.

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Blair and Misha enjoying their first dance as newlyweds, all smiles for these two love birds!

Misha and Blair Hanson’s special day was nothing short of spectacular. With a travel themed wedding to represent all of the places they have been and plan on going, their reception was classy and creative. When we asked the couple to reflect on their special day and give advice to other couples that are currently in the midst of wedding planning they said, “Enjoy the process! You can over-analyze every decision if you let yourself, so just keep it fun while planning all the details!”

At the Ice House, we are very hands-on with planning your special day, down to the every last detail. We want to understand your vision as clearly as possible so that we can execute it accordingly. Misha and Blair expressed how grateful they were of the images and floor plans that our coordinators were able to create; they said “it was helpful for working with our other vendors, and getting a picture for ourselves of what the space would look like with all our ideas in place.” No matter how many times you need to change tables or other ideas around we are simply here to make your day as magical as possible.

As whimsical and fun as wedding planning can be, we could never do it alone. It takes a dream team to pull it off successfully and that is just what Misha and Blair had for their big day. Here are the members of their dream team that helped us make it a night to remember!

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Photographer: Kylene’s Photography

Florist: J. Elizabeth Designs

Planner: “Didn’t need one, ladies at the Ice House were so helpful!” -Blair

Dress: European Bridal in Cincinnati, Ohio

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Music: Hay DJ by Heather Yenawine

Transportation: Trolley with Miller Transportation

Cake: Plehn’s Bakery with flowers from J. Elizabeth Designs

Caterer: Crushed Ice Catering

“Some people talk about how they didn’t eat at their wedding, but don’t pass up all the delicious food that Crushed Ice is preparing for you. I was stuffed before we started dancing” – Blair Hanson

Blair and Misha we wish you all the best!

 

Toodles!

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