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Incorporating flags in reception somehow??

Mary, on February 17, 2023 at 7:33 AM Posted in Style and Décor 0 4
Hi! My fiancé and I are from the Caribbean- combined, we represent 3 different countries. Our moms are from the same country & that’s where we first met some years ago, then found out we lived near each other in NYC area. He proposed when we were on vacation in one of the islands also.


The Caribbean culture is a big part of our lives so I want to incorporate the flags somehow in a classy way. We’re having what seems to be considered a black tie wedding- valet parking, passed hors d’oeuvres, top shelf alcohol, etc. So far I thought of maybe finding some small flags and incorporating one in each of the table centerpieces somehow (not doing flowers- planning to do an elevated gold himmeli / crystal piece on half of the tables & a short glass dome with succulent plants on the other half). Or maybe I could find small flag stickers on Amazon and put those on place cards?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Mary, on February 17, 2023 at 5:19 PM
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    Savvy May 2023
    Haley ·
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    I think the stickers are a cute idea! I did go to a Korean wedding and they served Koreas food to honor their culture. There’s so many ways to creatively incorporate it!
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    Michelle ·
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    I'm not sure how to use flags, but you could add other cultural elements: native poems in ceremony, national flower to centerpieces, music from your engagement for your first dance. You can also play Caribbean music (recorded, or live musician) during the cocktail hour. Food is always a good symbol if the venue allows outside food (dessert or after hours). You can certainly have black tie with Caribbean flavor esp. because it's part of you, two. Good luck.

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    Mary ·
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    Thank you! We have a 3-piece band playing traditional music for cocktail hour. I’ll try to think of something poetry related or maybe even a small aspect of our clothing / sweetheart table that can incorporate some of the country flowers too.
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    Mary ·
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    Thanks! Wanted to make sure the stickers didn’t sound tacky. Maybe I can find some nice glossy small stickers Smiley smile
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