Whether you're inviting 100 or 300 guests, we have plenty of room to create a personalized layout just for you. We recommend starting with your head table location and building on from there. During our final walkthrough, about 30 days before your wedding, we will work together to create a layout that works best for you. Since we're the experts of our space, with your input and ideas, we'll guide you through the tips and tricks on choosing the best layout!

Are you wanting to do a first look or wait until you walk down the aisle? How many are getting their hair and makeup done? What time is the sun going to set that day? While they may seem like little details, the answers to these questions play a big part in how your timeline is structured on your wedding day. Check out these timelines from past couples to help you get started!

So, you're interested in a wedding send off? We don't blame you- they are super fun and way cute! There are three opportunities to have a send off: after the ceremony, after the reception and after cocktail hour. Check out these examples of fun send off ideas from Hawthorne House couples!

Chris + Amanda celebrated their summer soiree at Hawthorne House with a chapel ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour and scheduled a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony before the reception. If you’re looking for ways to incorporate your personality into your wedding day this is the wedding to find inspiration in- I have never met a couple who organically incorporated so much of their story into their wedding day and it was absolutely incredible to see unfold.

Alexa + Mark are HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS (so cute, right?!) that celebrated their stunning summer start to forever in the chapel! Their July soiree included their furry friends for photos on the porch, breathtaking green + white floral arrangements and a simple yet elegant vision that was perfect at Hawthorne House.

Are you getting ready to build your wedding reception layout at Hawthorne House? This guide will provide photos for a handful of our most popular head table locations as well as directions on what head table will work best depending on your guest count!

Susan + Loren had a gorgeous summer day to celebrate their nuptials held in the Hawthorne House Chapel! Their stunning reception was filled with laughter and friends- and of course, AlphaLit marquee letters :) Their goal was to have a magical + fun wedding day and boy oh boy is that what they got! Check out these fun photos by Elizabeth Ladean of Susan and Loren’s special day.

Our typical guest count is 100-300 guests which is a massive range. It seems wild that we would be able to host 100 guests without the room feeling empty and 300 guests without the room feeling cramped, but we have mastered the floorplan jig to ensure you and your guests are comfortable no matter how many loved ones attend the wedding. Use this as a guide to prepare for your walk through at Hawthorne House and as you start making decisions (such as floral!) that may revolve around the layout.

Emily + Will had brought their timeless wedding vision to life at Hawthorne House with an outdoor wedding and party no guest will forget! Their attention to detail throughout planning was impeccable and it shows in the relaxed getting ready photos- they truly thought of everything before the wedding day so that when the day came, they could simply enjoy it! This dreamy summer wedding started with the cutest proposal story and Emily leaves some golden nuggets for all you currently engaged couples on how to enjoy planning and bring the day of your dreams to life!

Whether you’re currently planning your Hawthorne House wedding and want to know some of the “typical” options to kick start planning or you’re looking at venues and want to know what a Hawthorne House wedding looks like, these statistics and ideas are a great place to start!

Guest experience is a hot topic and one that should be top of mind when making most, if not all, wedding decisions. Having a seating chart can greatly enhance guest experience by giving your guests a purpose. From elaborate to simple and statement piece to a gorgeous accent, there are an endless number of seating chart options. Check out four of our absolute favs!

Have you ever attended a wedding and left that koozie because you already have 40 others? Ate enough cake so you don’t want to take home the little box of Hershey kisses? If you aren’t doing wedding favors simply because you’ve been that guest that left theirs at the table, then check out these five neat wedding favor ideas your guests will LOVE (and, bonus, most of them support local small businesses)!

Samantha and Jared thoughtfully planned each and every detail of their romantic summer wedding, down to the vows they said at the altar. Their neutral color palette brought their classy and organic vision to life. With mismatched bridesmaid dresses and greenery dawned place settings, this summer affair was perfectly planned and seamlessly executed.

When making a list of everyone you want in your wedding party, drawing the line is crazy hard. You have BFFs from the first grade, gal pals you bonded with in Chem 101 and sorority sisters you can’t NOT have in your bridal party. Not to mention your future sister-in-laws, your brother’s long time girlfriend and the cousin you grew up with! Check out these four head table styles that can host large wedding parties while meshing well with your wedding design!

We all want to hear the Usher, Lizzo, Post Malone and Kanye songs at a wedding, but I’m not so sure those songs are for Grandma’s ears. How can you show off your personality as a couple, but make sure the songs are appropriate for all ears? HELLOOOOOOO REMIXES AND REMAKES! Check out these 3 OG songs and 3 remixes that are guaranteed to put a smile on every face.

Friday weddings are becoming the new hot thang. I know there are some doubters out there, so check out these three myths BUSTED about hosting your wedding on a Friday night!

This floral filled spring wedding at Hawthorne House was filled with bright colors and a whole lot of smiles. Their vision of a unique wedding and fun day truly came to life. Check out Becca and Seth’s proposal story and great wedding planning tips for engaged couples!