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Robert & Stephanie – September 20, 2015
Robert & Stephanie – September 20, 2015

Past West Hills Weddings, Weddings

Robert & Stephanie – September 20, 2015

My situation with some couples booked at West Hills is a bit unique. Elora, another event coordinator in our office, left our facility to go back to school and pursue a different career path. Along with that, she left behind couples she had been working with. I will be completely honest, I am always a bit nervous when meeting with these new couples for the first time because I am not sure how they will react to working with somebody new. I understand though, trusting a new face when it comes your wedding day might be a bit nerve racking! The first time I met Stephanie was at her menu visit. Both her and her mother came in to pick our their food choices, table linens, waterfall colors and much more. It didn't take very long for [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2016-01-05T18:06:06-05:00January 5, 2016|Past West Hills Weddings, Weddings|1 Comment

Choose the Perfect Signature Cocktail
Choose the Perfect Signature Cocktail

Weddings

Choose the Perfect Signature Cocktail

Your signature cocktail- one of the fun details to decide on when planning your wedding at West Hills. The specialty drink is served a half hour before the cocktail hour begins (or ceremony if you are getting married on-site). A well-picked signature cocktail can be a great way to express yourselves as a couple and make festivities, well, more festive. But keep in mind, even though it might be your happy hour usual, I'm not so sure your grandfather is going to enjoy sipping on your Very Pink Raspberry Cosmopolitan garnished with hot pink sugar. (...but hey, if he does, I'm not one to judge!) I usually recommend couples to pick a "his and hers" or "sweet and dry" so you will have something for everyone's palette. Or, pick something that runs in the middle of the road, such as a bourbon [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2015-12-21T17:40:30-05:00December 21, 2015|Weddings|1 Comment

Wedding Traditions- Where Did They Come From?
Wedding Traditions- Where Did They Come From?

Weddings

Wedding Traditions- Where Did They Come From?

Did you know that a popular wedding tradition is based off of... kidnapping? Weird, I know. There are so many traditions- The white dress, a wedding cake, the bouquet and garter toss... the list goes on and on. Have you ever wondered when or why these traditions began? I did some research and put together some interesting wedding facts that explain some of the most common wedding traditions and rituals. Why that finger for the engagement ring? The Ring Finger is the 4th finger on the left hand because people used to believe that that finger had a vein that led directly to the heart. White Dress Queen Victoria started the trend for white weddings when she commissioned a white lace gown for her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. Before that, brides just wore their best dresses on [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2015-12-11T22:54:22-05:00December 11, 2015|Weddings|1 Comment

5 Tips When Booking Your Wedding Florist
5 Tips When Booking Your Wedding Florist

Weddings

5 Tips When Booking Your Wedding Florist

They can turn a dull space into a lively, colorful and energetic room. They exemplify your taste and style, and enhance the entire look of your day. You guessed it, I'm talking about the flowers. Whether your a boho bride rockin' a crown of daisies or your searching for an extravagant bouquet of gardenias, your florist will create whats right for you. So where do you start? How do you choose the right florist? Here are few tips when scouting them out. Ask Around There’s more value in a word-of-mouth referral from a friend or family member than any advertisement. Talk to friends and relatives about florists they have used in the past or floral arrangements they have seen from certain places. Or, ask the on-site wedding coordinator... we might have dealt with a few [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2015-12-01T13:00:30-05:00December 1, 2015|Weddings|0 Comments

Wedding Photography Styles – Which One Suites You Best?
Wedding Photography Styles – Which One Suites You Best?

Weddings

Wedding Photography Styles – Which One Suites You Best?

The unfortunate thing about you big day is, well... its only one day. After the cake has been cut, the flowers have wilted away and the last favor is stuffed into your Aunt's purse, the photographs are all that remain. That being said, it makes the pictures pretty important! But where do you begin? Start with considering the looks of different photos. Which types of pictures immediately catch your eye? Traditional/Classic These are the pictures that stand the test of time. Striking, gorgeous, and a bit formal. They usually consist of posed and pre-planned shots. This is great for couples who do not want surprises and want to be sure all of the basics get covered. Artistic Your pictures can be much more creative than just a full framed shot of everyone looking into the [...]

By West Hills Country Club Events|2015-11-28T22:44:15-05:00November 28, 2015|Weddings|0 Comments

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

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Robert & Stephanie – September 20, 2015

Choose the Perfect Signature Cocktail

Wedding Traditions- Where Did They Come From?

5 Tips When Booking Your Wedding Florist

Wedding Photography Styles – Which One Suites You Best?

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