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Pros and cons of fake exits vs. real exits
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Pros and cons of fake exits vs. real exits

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Pros and cons of fake exits vs. real exits

ostreum2025-01-28T13:57:53-06:00January 28th, 2025|THE OSTREUM|

It's the question of the year - should you do a fake exit or a real exit the night of your wedding reception? Well - it all depends on what's important to you! We've asked several wedding vendors their opinion about this, and here's what they had to say. Why not to do fake exits during the reception Rod Baker, owner of DFW Parties, says "From a DJ perspective - a faux sendoff is a party killer. Restarting a party after having everyone leave the room is a really tall [...]

Assigned seating – place cards, escort cards, seating charts
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Assigned seating – place cards, escort cards, seating charts

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Assigned seating – place cards, escort cards, seating charts

ostreum2024-12-01T19:34:12-06:00December 1st, 2024|THE OSTREUM|

If your reception is going to have assigned seating, there are several ways to display the information so your guests know exactly where to sit! The three most popular ways to do this are with place cards, escort cards, or seating charts. So what's the difference? Let's talk about it! Place Cards Place cards are the most traditional and formal assigned seating option. They are typically a card or object with the guest's name written on it. Not only do they designate which table they are assigned to, but also [...]

Kids at weddings – pros and cons
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Kids at weddings – pros and cons

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Kids at weddings – pros and cons

ostreum2024-10-23T17:37:47-05:00October 23rd, 2024|THE OSTREUM|

One of the most discussed topics when planning a wedding is having kids in attendance. Weddings are celebrations of families coming together, and sometimes kids are part of that equation. Kids can bring a sense of fun and excitement to the wedding day, but can also add a bit of stress when planning for the extra chaos and cost of having them attend. Whatever you decide will require intentional planning and communication with everyone involved. Consider the tone of the wedding, as well as the timing of the ceremony and [...]

Small event space at The Ostreum
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Small event space at The Ostreum

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Small event space at The Ostreum

ostreum2024-10-09T15:29:34-05:00June 13th, 2024|THE OSTREUM|

Want to take your event to the Next Level? Look no further than The Ostreum's newest space just above our main space. With room to host guests for a rehearsal dinner, cocktail party, after party, bridal or baby shower, corporate luncheon, milestone birthday or photo shoot, Next Level is the perfect spot! With speakeasy vibes and secret doors to enter, Next Level provides the perfect opportunity to wow your guests with a unique space to host your event. Original wood floors and cedar columns line the space and allow for [...]

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