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Planning your dream wedding is all about the details, and incorporating elevated touches can turn your big day into an unforgettable experience. At Saz’s Hospitality Group, our event planners specialize in making your Milwaukee wedding truly unique. From luxurious linens to stunning lighting, here are five ideas on how to elevate your wedding while keeping it personal and memorable.
1. Elevate Your Seating with Luxe Rentals
Bentwood Chairs rented from Event Essentials. Chivari chairs included in the rental package at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Photo Credit: Jason Byg Photography & The Paper Elephant
The right chairs can set the tone for your entire wedding. A timeless, elegant choice is a Chivari Chair; this style is simple, sturdy, and lightweight, making for an eye-catching, iconic look at weddings. Available in a variety of colors, we have seen our client’s vision come to life and transform venues with an extra “WOW” factor. Other popular rentals include Bentwood Chairs, French Country Chair, and Ghost Chairs.
Fun Fact: We often see many of our couples choose to upgrade to chivari chairs, did you know that if you book at the Marcus Performing Arts Center and The George & Madcap Lounge, chivari chairs are included in your rental?
For an elevated guest experience throughout your reception, add a seating setup for guests to sit back and lounge throughout the evening. From Brides, “The wedding lounge area is a practical, comfortable, and chic spot for guests to sit back, relax, and mingle… Not only are lounge areas functional, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to build upon your theme and show off your style.”
2. Upgrade Your Table Settings
Upgraded tablescape enhancements and decor provided by Relics Rentals.
Photo Credit: Hannah Toldt Photography & Tribute Film & Photo
Place settings are a simple yet impactful way to elevate your tablescapes; you’re literally setting the scene for your guests. With Saz’s Catering’s inventory of 12,000 pieces of pure glassware, you can customize your tablescape to suit your theme. These details create a cohesive aesthetic that impresses your guests.
If you’re looking for vintage pieces of silverware, plates, and glassware, we partner with Relics Rentals to secure those pieces for you to elevate your wedding theme.
3. Transform Your Space with Stunning Linens, Lighting, and Floral Installations
Linens provided by Windy City Linen.
Photo Credit: Meghan Lee Harris Photography
According to our event planners, linens and lighting offer the best value for visual impact (and their favorite pieces to upgrade for a wedding!) A table runner, wedding napkins, and tablecloths can instantly elevate your reception’s look.
Expert Tip: If you love the look of upgraded pieces, but don’t want to pay for all of your tables, you can upgrade your head table! The head table is the most photographed area of your wedding reception; this is one of the great, affordable ways to elevate your wedding.
Complimentary uplighting provided at The Marcus Performing Arts Center. Uplighting provided by Milwaukee Airwaves (right).
Photo Credit: Allysha Noelle Photography and Ashlyn Henry Photography
Lighting is another game-changer. According to experts at The Knot, “wedding uplighting is when ceiling-facing event lighting is placed around the perimeter of a space to create ambience and depth.” There are several DJ and Lighting companies in the Milwaukee area that we have seen transform Milwaukee wedding venues.
High-end floral installations can also make a dramatic statement. We collaborate with the best Milwaukee floral vendors to bring your vision to life. From cascading centerpieces to suspended arrangements, these florals create a luxurious and romantic atmosphere.
4. Create a Memorable Bar Experience
Portable Bar provided by Bartique (left), 360 Bar provided by Relic Rentals.
Photo Credit: Christi Elizabeth Photography and Happy Takes Photography
In a survey conducted by WeddingPro, 75% of wedding couples say that guest experience is most important to them when planning a wedding. Your bar can be a focal point of your celebration (we are in Wisconsin after all). Adding a 360-degree bar from Events by Design, or choosing a vintage bar from Bartique (see above) for a chic vibe offers a new, unique feel to grabbing a drink.
For a personal touch, serve signature cocktails/mocktails inspired by your pets or love story. If you’re worried about slowing down the rush at the bar, a champagne greeter is a beautiful and celebratory feature that also elevates the guest experience. (Add this to your wedding decor inspiration pinterest board!)
5. Incorporate Custom Elements With Your Menu
Photo Credit: Sarah Rose Creative and Cassie Rosch Photography
Customization takes your wedding to the next level. That’s where our Event Planners at Saz’s Catering come in; we believe your wedding should be done your way. Our team at Saz’s Catering loves putting together a custom wedding menu for our couples, especially if there is some sentimental value tied to the food.
If there are family recipes or cultural traditions you want to include, you can work with our event planners to make it happen. Some of our favorite custom menus we have created for wedding couples are Greek-inspired food stations, traditional Indian cuisine, or a Peruvian meal made from family recipes.
Trust Saz’s Event Planners to Handle It All
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Weddings are a celebration of your love and the joining of two lives becoming one; it can often feel overwhelming when you start thinking of the details because you want to get everything just right. You can elevate your wedding with the help of trusted wedding experts. Our event planners at Saz’s Hospitality Group have years of experience managing logistics so you can relax and enjoy your special day. Whether it’s coordinating valet parking or sourcing a black-and-white checkered dance floor, we ensure every detail is perfect.
Ready to bring your dream wedding to life? Contact us today at Saz’s Hospitality Group and let us help you plan an elevated celebration your guests will talk about for years to come.