Top 5 Trends for a Laid Back, Fun Filled Reception

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​2017 Must Haves for a Laid Back Reception or Party

There are countless ways to make your event unique and one of a kind! We love how each of our couples & clients (that's right! Holiday parties can be personalized too) bring in aspects to show their personalities and plan a one of a kind great night. With 2016 coming to a close many of our clients are looking ahead to 2017 trends and there are so many great ones to choose from! 
For those looking to plan a laid back, fun and unique event we have 5 of the top trends you won't want to forget. From weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and banquets you can't go wrong with these. Setting the atmosphere for a great night is easy with the right tools. Here are a few trends to ensure all your guests leave with a smile from a fantastic evening. 

• Yard Games

In the south we enjoy football, and a big part of that is the tailgating before and during the game. Bringing the friendly competition to your event opens the door for laughter, mingling and most importantly - closes the door on the quiet evening you are trying to stay away from. Choose games that can involve a few to a small group and be sure to set out a couple. Giant jenga, corn hole and ladder toss are three of our personal favorites that are easy for everyone.

• Craft Sodas

​One of the best parts about living in the south is the culture. Craft sodas area a great way to support a local brewing business while giving your guests a one of a kind favor or beverage. Most will even have options for a personalized label for you & your significant other. Out of town guests will love getting a taste {& glimpse} into your area and the one of a kind soda. A cheaper option (just as fun) is to buy fun colored sodas in bulk and order custom labels on Etsy! Look how fun these Mexican sodas from a rehearsal dinner are - and trust us they were a huge hit! 

• Polaroid Fun

​Getting in front of a less formal camera always bring out the silly side in guests. Order a polaroid camera online and set out a photo book for guests to leave a note and memory. Make it a little more fun and give guests poses to fill - think of a photo version of charades. Besides, with planning such a great evening you're going to want to capture all those smiles! Photo booths are also a great option and range from providing prints or like ours; texting your guests their photos directly. Either way setting out some props is a great way to encourage everyone to show their personalities! 

•  Food Trucks

​Food trucks have more potential than simply sitting outside your office building during the lunch hour. Each has unique, gourmet food normally different than anything you can find at a local restaurant. Even better? Many food trucks provide custom menus for their clients when catering events and bring the ambiance with them from the moment they park and open that serving window. Allowing guests to try something new, a favorite of yours in a casual atmosphere is always a big hit. Best part is- shopping for your choice of truck for the evening is an event in itself. Visit your local food truck park to have the pick of the town and see why this is becoming more and more of a trend especially for weddings. If you are local, Denton now has a food truck park in addition to the Dallas & Fort Worth truck parks.

• Entertainment

​Live entertainment really sets the mood for a fun evening. Scouting out the perfect performer or band is always a great time - maybe you'll listen while out to dinner at a local restaurant or make it a date night. With so many talented individuals it's easy to find someone who's style is a match for your big night. If you're in North Texas you're in even more luck! Denton Texas is full of up and coming performers and hearing one live is easy to stumble upon.