Rapid City Event Coordinator Offers Tips for Autumn Receptions

Aug. 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Rapid City, S.D. – Whether you’re working on finishing touches for an upcoming fall wedding or looking ahead to autumn 2012, now is the perfect time to plan the seasonal details that make an autumn wedding in the Black Hills unique.

“While most people think of summer as ‘wedding season,’ fall weddings are becoming increasingly popular for Midwestern brides,” said Olson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Comfort Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Rapid City. “For Black Hills brides, fall is perfect – the weather is mild, the colors are brilliant, and it’s no longer peak tourist season, so guests can score great travel deals.”

Colors: When fall hits in the Black Hills, you’ll see plenty of bright oranges, yellows, and reds mixed with the region’s famous evergreens. Autumn brides can incorporate these earthy tones into their wedding palette for a natural complement to the season. As an alternative, Olson also recommends considering some of fashion’s favorite fall colors, such emerald, eggplant, or chocolate brown.

Venue: There are plenty of options for brides looking to say their I Dos outdoors in the Black Hills. Whether you marry indoors or out, consider a reception venue that also offers lodging for out of town guests.

“The Comfort Suites can accommodate seat up to 400 200 people in the Crown Ballroom, and with 92 suites, we can accommodate lodging for your guests as well,” Olson said. “As one of the newest upscale hotels in Rapid City, we have the staff and facilities to make your wedding reception magical.”

Décor: Consider incorporating natural elements into your wedding reception décor, such as sunflowers, berries, miniature pumpkins, squash, and willow reeds. These eco-friendly touches are a pretty and cost-effective way to dress up a large reception space.

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Comfort Suites is an all-suite hotel in Rapid City, located just off the interstate and minutes from the Rapid City airport, Rushmore Mall, and downtown shopping district. Event coordinators at the Rapid City hotel can take the stress out of planning a wedding reception, and help brides make their visions become reality. Visit www.comfortsuitesrapidcity.com for more information.