The Dance Street Ballroom
Wedding Planning Links
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Helpful Planning Links
Sunset - this site will tell you when the sun sets the day of your wedding, which could help you greatly in planning an outdoor ceremony or a dancing reception. You don't want the dancing to start until at LEAST sunset for maximum boogie.
Shoes - wedding shoes can be gloriously cut but horrifically uncomfortable. Get an alternative pair to wear outside for pictures and to change into when your feet just can't take it anymore! Check out Okabashi for USA made wedding flip-flops.
Eco-friendly Beverage Containers - for beer, wine, signature drinks. . . if you want more conscience-friendly disposables get these! They're made with corn plastic so no petroleum goes into them. We recommend 2 x number of guests for beer, 2 x number of guests for wine, and 2 x number of guests for a signature drink. Signature drinks can be served in the same size cup as beer or wine depending on what you're serving. For instance, we recommend a 12 oz. cup for Rum & Cokes when you factor in the ice.
Spokane Arena - it can be helpful to know whether there is a Chiefs or Shock game the night of your event. Games generally start at 7, so if your guests arrive at 6 they'll get the metered street parking (only .40/hour until 7pm, M-Sat.) If they're arriving after 6:30 or so they may have to pay event parking at the Arena ($5) or use our gravel parking lot behind the building (a flight of open-grate stairs to the door.)
favormart.com - This is where a friend got all her little organza bags for her wedding favors.
save-on-crafts.com - a great resource for the little bags and other favor-ish items. Try not to go wild!
buyweddingfavorsonline.com - I've never shopped here, but they have a lot of fun looking stuff, including bride and groom bottle koozies.
Flowers by Mary Lynne - I found this site and it sparked some fun ideas for me. She uses wire and jewelry to make more interesting corsages and boutonnieres. Try shopping the thrift stores for vintage costume jewelry, or if you're crafty make your own beaded bracelets for the florist to attach mom & grandma's corsages to. Then, when the flowers are long gone, they'll still have a lovely keepsake of your beautiful day. Worried about grandma being able to fasten her bracelet-corsage? Consider using a magnetic clasp.
Make-Up for Photographs - One of the few splurges I whole-heartedly recommend is getting your make-up professionally done. It will look as great at the end of the night as at the beginning, and the pros know how to make you gorgeous for both the reality of the day and the photographs (which will become the reality!) The Make-Up Studio is one great resource but Spokane also has several artists who will meet you at a hotel or home. If you are going to do your own here is a website with some great tips: Hair & Make Up By Steph (unfortunately she's in Utah so you will have a hard time using her personally.)
INPRO - our networking group site, containing information on many local vendors who are all in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Again, we cannot vouch for these vendors or their services. It is still up to you to make wise decisions about who you choose to involve in your day. Remember to check out our Recommended Vendor List.
The Dance Street Ballroom 433 W. Dean Ave., Spokane, WA 509•326•9545 amanda@dancestreetballroom.com