Ringing in the Holidays @ RAW

We don't just host weddings!  This year, we had a few Holiday parties and a good time was had by all.  

Went a little crazy with the snowflakes at  the Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau Holiday Mixer!

Snowflake Wall - no 2 are the same!

Fromuth Tennis created a Family Feud theme for their holiday party @ RAW

Jen and Chris say "I Do" at Reading Art Works

The bride and groom were very artsy and used the space in a most creative way, showcasing their unique ideas.  We especially loved the "scrabble" cake and Jen's nature script signs everywhere.

Photos courtesy of Sockel Photography.  They are pretty creative, too!  :)

 

Meghan and Eric made some pretty great memories for themselves and their guests on their wedding day.  Thanks to Heidi E. Reuter Photography for the visuals  www.heidireuter.com

A romantic moment for Meghan and Eric at their recent wedding at RAW

Best Man Toast

Lori and Joe tie the Knot at RAW

Congratulations to Lori and Joe who exchanged vows on May 29 at Reading Art Works.  They turned the Loft at RAW into a beautiful space with colorful splashes of purple and pink.  Thanks to Stardust Photography Studios for the pictures..

Fun Wedding Ideas - Thinking Out of the Box

The bouquet toss, the garter toss, the sprinkling of rice grains—yup, they’re definitely just a few fun, tried-and-tested wedding rituals, but you probably want your wedding day to have some pretty unique elements. Not only that, but you would also want guests to have a memorable time, so your wedding should have plenty of things they’ll be talking about for years. After all, it’s your big day and you would want to give it your own touches.Here are some things you can include in your ceremony and reception:

*Instead of marching down the aisle to the tune of Mendelssohn’s “Bridal Chorus”, you can choose to have your favorite instrumental music played. If you really want to be non-traditional, you could even have some bouncy pop music or even rock music playing instead. Mind you, this is bound to surprise a few of your guests.

*Have your wedding planner or a member of your bridal party provide little bubble blowers for your guests while they’re waiting for you to emerge after the ceremony. Bubbles flying in the air lend a very festive mood, plus everyone will have fun blowing them!

*Rent a small photo booth for the reception. Any pictures taken by your guests can serve as instant souvenir items and they also give everyone a chance to loosen up and be more relaxed in photographs.

*Instead of the bouquet and garter toss, think of other games that would be fun for everybody. Doing away with the bouquet and garter toss will make some people more comfortable, especially single people who usually avoid (or even dread) the ritual.

*If you’re having the wedding during some major holidays or occasions, why not decorate the venue with some appropriate items? For example, if you’re having the wedding close to Halloween, you can place small pumpkins in each table’s centerpiece. Just remember not to overdo it and make sure that the look of the event is still distinctly related to the wedding!

*Place a big photograph of you and your husband somewhere in the reception venue and have guests sign it with their wishes and greetings for you two. It will be a very memorable and heartwarming souvenir of the day.

*Have a kids’ section for the event. Most of the time, kids find dress-up events like weddings very tedious and are usually bored and tired at the end of it. Let them have a bit of fun by making sure they have their own little area during the event, with plenty of games and food to keep them entertained.

At RAW, we can help you with resources for each of these ideas and more!

READING ART WORKS ANNOUNCES NEW CATERING PARTNER

READING, PA…. MAY 27, 2011…Reading Art Works (RAW) one of the most unique and eclectic event spaces in Berks County, located at 715 Clinton Street in Reading, Pa. has announced ViVÁ Catering as one of their preferred caterers for its facility. Check them out at http://www.vivagoodlife.com/. 

David and Janice Telstar, owners and operators of RAW, are excited about this new partnership with ViVÁ Catering. “Their level of expertise and professionalism mirror what we have tried to create in our vision for Reading Art Works”.

Reading Art Works has hosted many events over the past six years in the renovated factory event space since its opening in 2006. Their client base includes private, social and corporate customers. In addition to the artist gallery space, RAW is suitable for pre-function cocktail and smaller parties. The site boasts over 6,600 square feet of loft-style space featuring soaring, beamed ceilings, artistic architectural detail, hardwood floors and many flexible options. RAW can accommodate up to 350 for a seated affair and 800 for a stand-up reception.

ViVÁ Catering, based in Wyomissing, has been ‘wowing’ their customers with fabulous French and Italian Cuisines for events ranging from 25 to 500 guests at Toscani Events by ViVÁ. They now bring that same level of expertise to Reading Art Works. ViVÁ Catering provides outstanding food and service for buffets and “white glove” full service breakfasts, brunches, lunches, cocktail parties and dinners. ViVÁ’s eexperienced and professional Special Event Planners help you plan and execute your catered event with “hassle-free” events planning services.

Check out Ashley and Justin's wedding at RAW ---Sockel Photography (Craig & Karen) are the artists who photographed this beautiful event...
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We love what Alexis and Jared did for decor on their big day! Congrats to the Happy Couple! And thanks to Jessica Bowen of Bird on a Wire Photography for the beautiful images.