A Game Designer’s Wedding Dream at Gather Greene

WEDDING
Written By Bea Rue

When a video game developer gets married, obviously she includes games at her wedding. But not the kind of games you might imagine— none that plug into an outlet or include flashing screens and sound effects. No no. Instead she opts for beautifully handcrafted, old school wooden games that are as elegant and fun as her happy day.

We were so very honored to play our part in Nicole and Kwame’s wedding at Gather Greene in Coxsackie, NY. Planned by the meticulous and big-hearted Paula Smith of Your Event, no detail was spared. Best of all, the couple’s personalities shone brightly through every element of the day.

Thank you to Joshua Brown Photography for these gorgeous and candid captures. Be sure to continue to the very bottom for a full list of vendors!

This very fun couple reserved our Game Rental Package #3 with their favorite games: Gruyere, Tipsy Timbers (aka giant Jenga), Bocce Ball, 2 sets of Cornhole with accompanying Drink Tables, Arches, Giant Connect Four, Croquet and Ricochet.

Our game rental packages are all-inclusive so our couples don’t have to lift a finger on their big day. Packages include:

  • White-glove delivery

  • Full set-up of the games / rental items before the event begins

  • Instruction cards for most games

  • A well-dressed attendant present during the event to reset the games as they are played, answer guests’ questions, and offer playing tips

  • Complete breakdown and cart-away of all rentals at the end of the gaming hours

THANK YOU, NICOLE & KWAME, FOR HAVING OUR GAMES AT YOUR VERY FUN WEDDING!!

Ready to elevate your wedding reception game? Check out our Rental Packages page to see our full line-up of giant wooden games, all built from scratch here in New York’s Hudson Valley to be as elegant as your event!

BIG LOVE to all the amazing vendors that made this wedding weekend so special:

EVENT PLANNING: Your Event

PHOTOGRAPHY: Joshua Brown Photography

VENUE: Gather Greene

FLORAL DESIGN: Flower Scout

CATERING: Wood Fire Food

WEDDING CAKE BAKER: Banana Moon Baking Company

LIGHTING: Bearfly Designs

TENT & PARTY RENTALS: Events Unlimited Party Rentals

FURNITURE & SPECIALTY RENTALS: North Country Vintage

HAIR & MAKEUP: The Luminous Bride

LAWN GAME RENTALS: Upstate Jamboree Game Rentals (that’s us!)

Are you looking for seriously fun giant game rentals for your wedding or event in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, or Connecticut? Look no further! We have tons of life-sized board and lawn games to entertain your guests like never before.

Check out our Rental Packages page to explore our lawn game rentals like Cornhole, Croquet, Tipsy Timbers (aka giant Jenga®), Giant Chess and Bocce Ball, plus our signature oversized board games inspired by old world Europe and traveling carnivals.

Bea Rue

Freelance Web & Graphic Designer

Recently I began taking inventory of my life, recognizing the shifts I could make to lessen my personal consumption and impact. Since we spend a quarter of our lives working, that was certainly an area demanding attention. So I left retail and begin my career freelancing for small businesses whose higher purpose transcends profit.

I believe in employing my skills and energy to empower others working to create positive change in our world. I support too-swamped entrepreneurs by breathing life into their brands and websites, allowing them to focus on the important work at hand. At the same time, I get to nurture my own entrepreneurial spirit while being creative and building truly meaningful relationships throughout my community.

I strive to inform, delight and inspire by balancing content with design. I consider the details without losing sight of the big picture. I aim to see around corners while staying focused on the moment. I'm self directed but have over a decade of experience successfully working with teams. And while I've surely got bills to pay, I know it's my social responsibility to be selective about where I put my energy.

https://bearue.com
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