Welcome To The Party
An intimate, colorful Ohio wedding welcome party at Stix Restaurant
The night before their wedding day even began, Carly and Will gathered their closest people for a colorful Ohio wedding welcome party at Stix Restaurant — and it set the tone for the entire weekend. Thoughtfully styled, joy-filled, and intentionally relaxed, their welcome party felt less like a formal event and more like a meaningful pause to be fully present together.
Rather than rushing into the wedding day itself, Carly and Will chose to begin their celebration by welcoming their guests with warmth, conversation, and vibrant design — creating space for connection before the big day unfolded.
A wedding weekend doesn’t start at the ceremony — it starts with gathering. Carly and Will’s Ohio wedding welcome party was designed to bring their people together in an atmosphere that felt intimate, stylish, and personal.
Hosted at Stix Restaurant in Findlay, Ohio, the evening blended bold color palettes, playful details, and heartfelt moments. By choosing a restaurant setting, they created a naturally social environment where guests could mingle, relax, and truly connect.
As a result, the welcome party became more than just a pre-wedding event — it became a foundational moment that shaped the rest of the weekend.
Vendors
Venue: Stix Restaurant
Ice Cream: Jeni’s Ice Cream
Floral: Gina Lynne Design
Wedding Planner: Event Prep
The Setting — Stix Restaurant, Findlay Ohio
Stix Restaurant offered the perfect backdrop for a colorful wedding welcome party in Ohio. Its modern interior, warm lighting, and intimate layout allowed the event to feel elevated yet approachable.
Instead of a traditional ballroom or venue space, hosting the welcome party at a restaurant encouraged conversation and ease. Guests flowed naturally between tables, shared drinks, and lingered longer — which ultimately made the evening feel organic rather than scheduled.
Additionally, the restaurant setting allowed color and texture to shine without overwhelming the space, letting the design feel intentional and refined.
Carly & Will’s Vision
Carly and Will envisioned their wedding weekend as a layered experience — one that prioritized connection over formality. Their welcome party reflected that philosophy perfectly.
Rather than formal speeches or rigid timelines, the evening centered around togetherness. Laughter echoed across tables, glasses clinked, and conversations overlapped — all while vibrant design elements added personality and charm.
Because of this intentional approach, their welcome party felt deeply personal. It wasn’t about impressing guests; it was about welcoming them into the heart of the celebration.
The Welcome Party Experience
As the evening unfolded, the space filled with warmth and movement. Colorful details layered seamlessly with candid moments — hugs, toasts, shared smiles, and quiet conversations tucked into corners of the room.
By starting the wedding weekend with a welcome party, Carly and Will gave themselves the gift of presence. They were able to greet guests without the pressure of the wedding day timeline, creating meaningful moments that carried into the rest of the celebration.
In contrast to traditional rehearsal dinners, a wedding welcome party allows couples to slow down, connect, and enjoy their people fully — and this evening was a beautiful example of that.
