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Is a First Look a Good Idea?
Is a First Look a Good Idea?

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Is a First Look a Good Idea?

If you are planning a wedding, I am sure the thought of doing a first look has crossed your mind. The debate between seeing your partner before the ceremony or waiting until the ceremony to see one another can be taunting. Which is the right choice? Before I go any further, let me explain what a first look is. A first look is a new and modern trend where the couple has the opportunity to see one another before the wedding ceremony. One person is usually positioned looking away out over the golf course, by the willow trees , or someplace with a beautiful back drop. Then, their partner will meet them and they see each other for the first time on their wedding day. This very intimate and highly anticipated moment [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2016-11-21T13:04:13-05:00November 21, 2016|Past West Hills Weddings, Uncategorized, Weddings|0 Comments

A Dog In Your Wedding?

Your heard right. More and more wedding couples have been including their furry K9 friend (or friends) in their big day. But lets be honest, what is cuter than a pup in a tux? (Or dress!) Pets play a huge role in people's lives, and many couples feel their family is incomplete without their dog's involvement. So why not creatively include them in your wedding party? Here are a few things to consider before your pet joins you and your fiancée on the the big day. 1. Consider your pet's personality Different couples choose different roles for their pets during the ceremony. You may have them simply stand next to the groomsmen or bridesmaid, or give them a bigger role such as walking down the aisle as the ring bearer. If your pet is skittish consider having [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2015-04-13T19:00:24-04:00April 13, 2015|Weddings|Comments Off

Your Winter Wonderland Wedding

How's the weather where you are? If you're in the Hudson Valley, winter has come and temperatures have plunged. Yet despite the chill in the air, we here at West Hills can't help but think of the beauty and charm that is brought about during a winter wedding. Our indoor ballroom is the perfect place for a personal and intimate wedding during the winter months. As a matter of fact, we had one yesterday! Our bride did an amazing job incorporating a winter theme into her big day. Here is a little sneak preview before we receive the professional pictures from Erin Peter's Photography. Just because it is the holiday season does not mean it has to be a holiday wedding. The bride played up a winter theme with champagne, navy, and gold colors The beautiful sparkling [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2014-12-28T16:48:15-05:00December 28, 2014|Weddings|Comments Off

2015 Wedding Trends

As hard as it is to believe, 2015 is right around the corner! Along with the new year comes the new wedding trends. Here are some of the top talked about trends for 2015! 2015 Engagement Rings Rose gold and yellow gold have entered the bridal scene and are growing more popular as an engagement ring of choice. The romantic warm look of the rose gold band and the striking contrast with the diamond creates a beautiful and unique choice for an engagement ring. This copper and metallic look gives off a vintage vibe that is beginning to show up on bride's fingers more and more. Another engagement ring style that is not new, but definitely not going anywhere, is the halo engagement ring. This classic style is sticking around for 2015. 2015 Wedding Dresses [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2014-12-20T20:38:41-05:00December 20, 2014|Uncategorized, Weddings|Comments Off

Finding Your Perfect Dress

You have the ring on your finger and the date and venue picked out. Congratulations! Now onto the next order of business- the dress. It can be a bit over whelming (which has probably started to become a familiar feeling) because of all the different looks and styles offered. One way to help immediately narrow things down is by figuring out what will flatter you best. I have laid out some wedding dress styles to help give you a basic idea of which style dress goes best with particular body types. Ballgown The dress that gives that "fairy tale" feel, this dress is great for large, traditional weddings. It is ideal for a lot of body types, especially pear shapes because it accentuates the waist and flows out hiding the lower body [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2014-12-13T21:26:33-05:00December 13, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Surviving the Christmas Party Season

Need help surviving the Christmas party season? After searching high and low, I put together a list of some delicious and fun holiday cocktails. Bring these along to any Christmas party and it will be a guaranteed good time. Or if your having a winter wedding, why not consider making one of these your signature cocktails? Candy Cane Cocktail You can't do Christmas without the signature candy canes. Incorporate them in a drink and it's sure to be a holiday hit! What you need: 1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish 2 ounces strawberry vodka 4 dashes white creme de menthe 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice Ice cubes How to make: Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2014-12-07T22:36:19-05:00December 7, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Naked Cakes…?

A wedding cake design that bares all- introducing the naked cake! Now before you go jumping to conclusions, let me explain what I mean by this. A traditional wedding cake has frosting on the outside, but the naked wedding cake uses frosting in a different way. The frosting is typically placed in between the layers, leaving the outside of the cake completely exposed. This gives the cake an entirely new and unique look. Even though there is no icing to give the cake that "pretty" factor, the naked cake does not disappoint. These unfrosted beauties come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. Multiple flavors give certain looks and textures which makes each cake different. Fresh fruits and flowers, edible garnishes, powdered sugar, rosemary, caramel- anything you like!- can be used to give the cake a [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2014-12-03T20:13:46-05:00December 3, 2014|Weddings|Comments Off

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