Wedding Wanderlust

Prague, Czech Republic is my absolute favorite city in the world. I love the culture of Prague; where East meets West, the beauty of cobblestone streets, European history lingers in the air, and having a glass of wine at noon is completely acceptable. There is something so special and beautifully unique about experiencing a world outside of our own…if you love traveling, why not bring the world to your wedding? Your guests can experience the world without jet-leg...well maybe...If you are filled with wanderlust like myself, add adventure to your wedding reception with cultural cuisines and traditions from your favorite places around the world.Your passport to a worldly wedding:

• Passport themed invitations. Create your own passport stamp with your name and wedding date.

•  Use a large map as a guest book. Have guests pin their name to the location they traveled from. Plus,  you can use it as wall decor!

• Exchange travel experiences by having guests write travel advice and tips from their favorite food, attractions, hotels, etc. on Popsicle sticks and drop them in a jar. Voila! Your next trip is already planned.

•  Use a large chalkboard to write "cheers" in different languages and place it near the bar. Guests will have a good laugh attempting to "cheers" in numerous languages. Prost! Kippis! Skål! Chok dee! Na zdravi! No roc! Cheers!

• Have a dinner buffet or appetizer bar with traditional cuisine from various countries. Place labels in front of each dish with the name and country.  On a safer side, try a dessert bar filled with kuchen from Germany, cannoli from Italy, strudel from Vienna, and macaroons from France. I’ll take one of each, please and thank you!

• Have fun with party favors. Start by browsing through World Market with your wedding planner and a notepad to gather creative ideas. Make a goodie bag filled with sweets from various countries, "____ & ____'s Love is So Sweet."

Guests will leave feeling like world travelers. Step aside Anthony Bourdain.

Eat Well, Travel Often.--Kaitlin Anne--