by South Florida Golf Pro | Apr 10, 2021 | Engagement, Golf Course Weddings, Wedding Tips, wedding venue, weddings
The moment you have been waiting for has arrived; your significant other has proposed! Now it is time to get into wedding planning mode and begin making arrangements. After you have tackled the venue, the perfect floral centerpieces, and the guest list, it is time for wedding dress shopping! But before you head over to your favorite bridal boutique or bridal shop, here are some helpful dos and don’ts of wedding dress shopping according to the event planners at our South Florida wedding venue.
How to Shop for a Wedding Dress
Finding the right wedding dress takes time; trying on wedding dresses is only half the fun. We have hosted our fair share of weddings here at Deer Creek Golf Club and have seen some wedding dress disasters unfold. To ensure you have the bridal gown of your dreams, here are a few wedding dress shopping tips.
DO Bring People You Trust to Watch You Try on Wedding Dresses
When you’re wedding dress shopping, be sure you have a supportive entourage that you trust. As a bride, you will not only want honest opinions about the different wedding dress styles you try on but people who will support you no matter what dress you choose, even if it wasn’t their first choice. Surround yourself with people that will bring you back to Earth in honest and supportive ways.
DON’T Try on Wedding Dresses in the Middle of the Afternoon
If you know you will be shopping for a wedding dress with a big crowd, book the bridal salon’s first appointment of the day. This gives you the opportunity to complete your wedding dress shopping before the salon gets too busy. You will not feel overwhelmed and will most likely be able to try on more wedding gowns.
DO Have an Idea of What a Dream Wedding Dress Looks Like
Save time running through countless dresses by going into the bridal shop with an idea of what you may be looking for. Are you searching for a lace wedding dress? Something blush or ivory? This will give your wedding dress consultant a general idea of which wedding dresses to pull and which ones to skip. You can peruse bridal magazines and try some of the latest wedding dress trends to start helping you visualize your dream gown.
Not sure what wedding dress to wear on your big day? We recommend trying on at least one ball gown, one fit-and-flare gown, and an A-line wedding dress to start. This can give you a better idea of what style of wedding dress you feel great in to help you narrow down your selection.
DON’T Judge a Wedding Dress On a Hanger
When wedding dress shopping, don’t judge any wedding dress on its hanger. Oftentimes brides will overlook a beautiful gown because of the way it looks simply hanging. While it may not feel right at first glance, trust your bridal consultant and give it a shot; the bridal consultant will know that a gown looks much better on a body compared to how it looks on the hanger. Who knows, this may just be the wedding dress of your dreams!
DO Add Accessories When Trying On a Wedding Dress
Accessories can change an entire look, so when you’re shopping for a wedding dress, bring accessories you will want to include in your wedding such as an heirloom that’s been passed down from generation to generation, like a veil or tiara. We also recommend bringing a wide range of different jewelry to get an idea of how it all looks together with the dress. You won’t regret it!
DON’T Be Afraid to Say No to a Wedding Dress
Keep in mind that you are shopping for YOUR dream wedding dress. Although your consultant at the bridal shop is the expert and your loved ones want you to look great on your wedding day, you are allowed to decline a dress. Don’t feel pressured to choose a dress your family and friends love if you don’t feel the same way about it. If you cannot picture yourself walking down the aisle in the wedding dress you’re trying on, then it may not be the gown for you. You will make your consultant’s job easier by being honest about what you want.
Finding a Wedding Venue in South Florida
Finding the perfect dress and a fantastic venue are two of the biggest tasks in wedding planning! Whether you hire a wedding planner or do it yourself, Deer Creek Golf Club offers beautiful views of our pristine golf course and a delicious menu for weddings and other events hosted at our event spaces and ballrooms in South Florida!
Contact us today to find out more about our wedding venue packages and inquire about the golf lessons we offer and golf club membership deals for some pre-wedding fun in the sun!
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by South Florida Golf Pro | Aug 29, 2020 | Engagement, weddings
Ring, check, proposal plans, check, oh wait…global pandemic…check. Don’t let COVID-19 put a damper on your marriage proposal plans. Before the coronavirus lockdown restrictions took place, you probably had a grand plan for proposing to your partner. But just because you are stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still propose during the quarantine. Our expert South Florida wedding planners at Deer Creek Golf Club, are here to share a few quarantine proposal ideas.
How to Propose at Home
You don’t need to plan a huge destination vacation or an elaborate plan for a marriage proposal. In fact, proposing at home is more intimate and personal than any other setting. If your quarantine proposal comes from the heart, that is all that truly matters. You can still be romantic at home! If you are proposing during quarantine, check out these ideas.
- Picnic
One of the sweetest quarantine proposal ideas is a picnic. You can find a quiet park near your home or go to your front or backyard for a sweet picnic with your loved one. Pack your favorite food, a cozy blanket, flower petals, and of course, champagne to celebrate you popping the question.
- Game night
If you are looking for a sneaky but cute idea if you are proposing during quarantine, then definitely host a game night. Keep the invite list very small and make sure you are socially distancing. You can write “will you marry me?” on a card if you are playing a card game, or you can add hints of wedding themes in any board game you choose. Your significant other is sure to say yes as your loved ones surround you.
- Movie night
Another creative marriage proposal involves a movie night starring you and your partner. You can compile videos and photos of the two of you that can play right before you pop the question. Cuddle up with your loved one, add cozy blankets and pillows, and you can even add candles to make the room feel more romantic. No movie date will ever compare to this evening!
- Room makeover
While traveling is limited now due to the coronavirus, you can give your partner a room makeover. Choose a place your partner dreams of visiting, whether it’s Paris or the Bahamas, or anywhere in the world, and recreate the scenery in your home. From décor to food, make the area look as if your travel plans are still on, get down on one knee, and propose to your partner.
- Over a meal
A simple yet romantic way to propose at home is over a meal. You can either cook or order in your partner’s favorite cuisine/restaurant and reminisce over the sweet smell of the food. Whip up an Italian dish with a bottle of wine, make your own burritos with margaritas, or barbecue chimichurri chicken with a classic potato dish with a signature cocktail. Wine and dine with your partner as you cherish your memories before you enter the next chapter of your lives.
Now that you are more familiar with a few quarantine proposal ideas, you are on your way to popping the question. Keep in mind our wedding venue in South Florida to celebrate your love. We also host bridal showers and other special events. Let our family assist with your upcoming nuptials. Contact us today at 954-429-0006 to speak to one of our special event directors. Congratulations on your proposal. From the Deer Creek Golf Club to your family, we wish you a life full of love.
by South Florida Golf Pro | Jul 17, 2020 | Banquet Room, Engagement, Private Events, South Florida weddings, wedding venue, weddings
Finding the perfect bridal shower gift can be a challenge, especially if the bride is a really close friend and you want the gift to be memorable and special. Bridal shower gift ideas can either be traditional or out of the box depending on the bride’s wish list and taste. When in doubt, there is nothing wrong with a gift that’s a little bit of both worlds. If you are getting ready to attend a bridal shower but are having a hard time coming up with the perfect gift, these are some of the best and most unique bridal shower gift ideas to make your search easier!
Classic Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
If you are looking for a more traditional gift, here are some classic bridal shower gift ideas you can choose from for the bride-to-be.
Dessert Stand
When a couple decides to get married, they are likely already living together or are setting their sights on becoming homeowners. The purchasing of a home is usually followed by a housewarming party, and a housewarming party usually has cake! No dessert table is complete without a dessert stand, whether there is a beautiful chocolate cake or a variety of cupcakes, a dessert stand will always come in handy and makes one of the best bridal shower gifts.
Placemats
Simple and easy, placemats make the perfect statement piece in the dining room and kitchen. Gift the bride-to-be a set of placemats that accentuate the dining area in their home with a splash of color or choose a set that complements a theme or vibe they have going.
Picture Frame
One of the best bridal shower gift ideas is a beautiful picture frame. A frame can be used in many different ways around a home as accent pieces or the focal point of the room. Picture frames can hold memories of you and the bride or her own memories that she will make in her marriage.
Champagne Glasses
The most timeless bridal shower gift idea is a pair of champagne glasses. The champagne glasses can be used on the day of the wedding for a toast and even on the couple’s anniversary. As a special touch, have the champagne glasses etched with the bride and groom’s names or their wedding date.
Unique Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
If the classic bridal shower gift is not what you are looking for, here are some unique bridal shower gift ideas for you to consider as you’re shopping for the bride-to-be!
Cookbook for Newlyweds
Help the new couple make their first dinner together with a newlywed cookbook from your favorite chef or homemaker. This unique bridal shower gift idea is one that keeps on giving! Over time, the couple can find their favorite recipes and make their signature dishes on special occasions, like their anniversary or the holidays.
Personalized Sun Hat
If your bride enjoys some fun in the sun, there is no way that you can go wrong with a personalized beach hat. Have a cute saying sewn into the brim or the bride’s new last name if she is changing it.
Personalized Doormat
Whether the newlyweds have a home or are planning to move in together, a personalized doormat is the perfect unique bridal shower gift idea. Customize a simple doormat with the couple’s last name and the year of their marriage to welcome them home as newlyweds.
Foodie Dice Tumbler
Newlyweds need a date night now and again but deciding where to eat can be the hardest thing. A foodie dice tumbler can help make the decision easier! With 186,000 possibilities, date night will always be interesting.
If you are planning a bridal shower and you’re still searching for an event space, the Deer Creek wedding venue offers a beautiful setting to celebrate the bride-to-be! Our staff is available to assist with your event and we cannot wait to see what bridal shower gift ideas you come up with! Contact us for more information about how we can plan a lovely bridal shower.
by South Florida Golf Pro | Jan 29, 2019 | Engagement, Events, wedding venue
How to Create a Wedding Day Timeline
As you’re planning out your wedding by reserving our South Florida country club, booking an officiant, creating a guest list, etc., you should also take the time to create a timeline. Failing to create a timeline can leave room for disaster on your special day. Staying on schedule during your wedding day will help reduce your anxiety as everything goes according to plan. Check out some of these great tips on how to stay on schedule during your wedding day.
Wedding Day Timeline Template
First and foremost, when it comes to creating a wedding day timeline, you have to figure out what time of the day you’d like for the wedding to take place. Some weddings take place in the morning while others happen in the later evening. It’s up to you. Nevertheless, there’s a basic order you can follow as you schedule your wedding day:
- Hair and makeup/Getting ready
- Invite time
- Start of ceremony
- End of ceremony
- Couple portraits/family photos
- Reception begins
- First Dance
- Reception ends
Depending on what time you’ll hold your wedding, you can decide when you’ll hold each activity of your wedding. Keep in mind, your wedding day timeline template isn’t to be completely adhered to. Your wedding day won’t be ruined if you fall behind fifteen to twenty minutes. So, enjoy your special day!
Plan EARLY
While you create a wedding day timeline, don’t be hesitant to start early. There’s nothing wrong with starting an hour or two earlier to get ready. Something may go wrong, and if you start early you can use that time as a buffer to get back on track. For your hair and makeup, it can take the bride hours to get ready. If the bridesmaids are getting their hair and makeup done professionally as well, starting earlier than usual will make sure everything stays on track.
Creating a wedding day timeline may seem daunting at first, but once you’re done, you’ll be rest assured that your day will go smoothly. Most importantly, you, your future spouse, and guests will have a great time on this special day. Interested in booking our South Florida country club for your wedding? Feel free to contact us to get started on reserving your day.
by South Florida Golf Pro | Jun 28, 2018 | Banquet Room, Corporate Events, Engagement, Golf Events, Private Events, South Florida golf course
There’s nothing more rewarding than a successful event.
This is especially true when applied to corporate events; businesses are grown, customers are satisfied, and relationships are forged. In addition to providing businesses and customers with a pleasant time to build relationships with each other, corporate events are also a great way to gain more business.
Deer Creek, South Florida country club, has some advice to make your next corporate event one for the books.
Determine Your Audience
To attract viable business for your company, tailor your event to your crowd. Figure out what kinds of clients would be most likely to attend an event for your service. An event at one of the golf clubs in Florida, like Deer Creek, would appeal more to golfers and would be perfect for a company selling golf merchandise. With this, you can craft your party, gala, or gathering with a specific audience in mind.
Choose the Day & the Time
Whether your event is at one of the golf clubs in Florida or at a local coffee shop, schedule your event on the slow hour of a slow day. This way, you will be gaining more business during that time, while not detracting from the business procured on busier days and hours.
With this, you should also keep your audience in mind. If you’re hosting a corporate event for your boating company at a South Florida country club, figure out a day and time in which more boaters would be more likely to come. For instance, a Saturday morning may not be a great choice, since your clients may be out sailing.
Provide Contact Information & Follow-Up
Make sure that you don’t leave your guests hanging. Establish some form of contact and exchanging of information, so that either parties can follow-up in the future. Otherwise, the event would have been a waste for your business.
While there’s much more to hosting an effective corporate event, at Deer Creek Golf Club, we hope that these tips and hints help you craft an event that will profit not only your business but your customers, as well.
by South Florida Golf Pro | Jun 16, 2018 | Banquet Room, Engagement, Events, FAQ, Golf Course Weddings, South Florida weddings, wedding venue
Get to Know Your Wedding Venue
Whether a couple is shooting for country chic or a cityscape romance, wedding venues set the tone for the entire event. The food, the flowers, the dress, the decor—there are so many things a couple must consider when planning their wedding, but few things are more important than the location of it.
Considering this, the professionals at Deer Creek golf club share ten key questions every couple must ask of their wedding venue before they tie the knot.
- What dates are available within the desired month?
Ask this question to eliminate venues that may be booked during your specified month, or that may not offer the date you wish for. For instance, a Saturday in June may have to be booked far in advance.
- What is the price of the venue?
Oftentimes, venues offer Fridays and Sundays for discounted prices. Other weekdays are even lower. Asking about the financial obligations of the venue allows you to get a better deal. Maybe you can even use that extra money to spring for a trendy candy table!
- What’s included in the price?
Ask this question to check if your venue provides food, beverages, chairs, décor, etc.
- Are there any special offers during the wedding date?
Some venues have different features they provide at certain times, like a rose garden in the summertime. The wedding venue at Deer Creek Florida golf course is known for its unique offerings and atmosphere.
- How many people does the space accommodate?
This question is integral for those with large families and lots of friends invited to the wedding.
- How many events are hosted in one day?
Asking this will help you know what to expect for that day in terms of time and help. Most couples prefer venues which host one or very few other weddings in a single day. This way, the attention of the staff and the time of the location space is freed up and focused solely upon that single couple.
- How long will the venue be provided for?
Couples must ask this question to accurately schedule their ceremony and reception time. No newlyweds want to be kicked out of their beautiful venue during the obligatory couple’s dance. Not to mention, guests wouldn’t appreciate being thrown out of the party either.
- What are the accommodations?
Find out if the venue has enough restrooms, offers sufficient parking, provides handicap accessible features, and has other special accommodations, like coat checks or separate rooms for the bridal party.
- What suggestions are there in terms of floor plan?
Your venue coordinator knows the space the best, so they can offer you the most efficient and elegant way to layout your wedding reception and/or ceremony.
- Are there any kinds of restrictions?
This is beneficial to know for noise and décor. Do this to avoid an extra bill for the loud music or the illegally-strung blinking lights.
While you and your soon-to-be spouse will benefit greatly from asking these questions, there is one thing that cannot be answered in this way: the ambience. Before your big day, visit the venue a few times to get a feel for it. If it doesn’t feel right, don’t count on questions to resolve your apprehension. If the venue does feels right, though, then make your wedding dreams come true and book it!
Contact Deer Creek to book your wedding venue today.
