The wedding weekend began on Friday evening with a wedding welcome party at Evergreen Lodge, and the dress code was a costume. Julia and Derek chose a Summer of Love theme for the barbecue, and everyone leaned in completely.
A Summer of Love Welcome Party
Guests arrived in full costume, and the party was a blast from the first hello. The theme gave a mix of family and friends an instant reason to laugh together, which set the tone for a weekend meant to feel like summer camp.
Toasts That Brought Real Tears
Between the costumes and the laughter came the toasts, and they were real tear-jerkers. Family on both sides filled the evening with warmth, and the whole room felt loving and welcoming.
Planning a Wedding Welcome Party
Choose a theme guests can wear. A costume dress code breaks the ice quickly and gets two families laughing together before the wedding day.
Keep it casual. A relaxed dinner with a few heartfelt toasts lets guests settle in and meet each other.
Hold it early in the evening. An early start leaves time for dinner, toasts, and portraits in costume before everyone turns in for the big day.
See how the weekend continued in their Evergreen Lodge Yosemite wedding, and revisit their engagement session at Saint Mary’s College. Planning a welcome party of your own? Inquire about your wedding.
VENDORS | EVERGREEN LODGE AT YOSEMITE | TIFFANY LONGEWAY PHOTOGRAPHY | AN OCCASION EVENTS
