In a previous post, we mentioned that golf courses make good locations for wedding receptions. We recently did a wedding at the nearby Butler Country Club, which features a beautifully manicured course, with one picturesque water hazard a short stroll from the main banquet hall; the view from the banquet hall’s veranda overlooks this hole of a thousand Kodak moments. If your photographer finds out about the water, willows and rustic bridge, make sure someone grabs you some cookies. You might be taking photos for a while.
Inside, to accomodate the large bridal party, the head table was set at two levels, with the higher level raised on a stage. The projection screen was used to show a video tribute to the new couple. A centerpiece was placed at each end of the lower table.
BCC’s usually elegant table settings were enhanced with floor length satin tablecovers, with sheer overlays trimmed by ivory toile, and satin chaircovers that were tied onto the chairs by knotting their corners. The knots in this case were symbolic of the couple “tying the knot”. These linens were provided (and tables dressed) by the bride, but as part of your wedding planning, we can help you arrange linens such as these. From a distance, our stands almost disappear, giving the impression the candles and flowers are floating above the tables.
Below is a close-up of the centerpieces we made, containing two dozen white roses, 8–10 heads of white hydrangea, and 10 stems of spray roses, plus white petals around the base. Four votive candles encircle the top of the stand, and eight more were placed on the table. These stands are made from heavy gauge wire, and are very stable on a table, even when supporting heavy floral pieces. The open design allows guests at opposite sides of the table to interact, and when the lights are dimmed and the candles lit, the flowers appear to float above the tables. You can rent the stands and votive cups from us, and the flowers are made in removable dishes so your guests can easily take them home.
The wedding cake was a very non-traditional shape, and included floral pieces made from white hydrangea, lavendar and white roses, white spray roses and mixed greens. The staircase and fountain were provided by Penny Bestwick, the cake baker. White and lavendar rose petals and votive candles rounded out the table decoration. The ivy-draped columns are part of our colonnade, which was set up around the cake table.
Non-members can hold functions at Butler Country Club, but you must be sponsored by a member of the club.