February 2011
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Silk Flowers versus Fresh Flowers - Which is...
Modern brides have yet another choice before them, whether to choose silk or fresh flowers for their wedding day. Silk flowers catch the eye of many brides who discover their many benefits over fresh. However, there is just something special about fresh flowers that many brides cannot resist. Both options have advantages so let’s take a look at what each one has to offer.
Top 10 reasons to...
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Hmm...Makes me wonder about some brides.
What do you think about this cake?
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Bride and Groom Chairs
The bride and groom’s initials are a great way to personalize their chairs! We started with a pair of wooden letters (available at most craft stores) and used matte gold spray paint to give them an elegant sheen.
After the paint dried, we looped a wide piece of ribbon through each letter.
We tied the letters on each chair so that they hung down over the backs. Not only are these...
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Red and White Color Inspiration
Neutral, soft palettes tend to rule the wedding world, but if you want a bolder hue for your day, look no further than lusty, lovely red. Paired it with white for a clean, crisp look that lets the color of love take center stage, and just a few pops go a long way. Here are some ideas to get your wheels turning for your own event!
Since flowers are usually a big part of any wedding, they...
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DIY: Pretty Painted Glass Centerpieces
Spring weddings should be easy to enjoy with pretty flowers taking center stage. These painted glass vases will give your tables a subtle design edge with even just a few floral stems. Best of all they are so easy to make yourself.
Collect many different glass vases from thrift stores, left over bottles, etc. Purchase a couple of water-based paints in the colors of your choosing. (hint* you can...
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Know the Rules!!!!
Know the rules of your reception and ceremony sites! My client Cassie just lost a $100 deposit for not knowing the rules of the church where she got married last weekend. Unknowingly she passed out birdseed to her guests to toss after the ceremony. Today the church refused to give her a $100 deposit back claiming they had to hire a cleaning firm to clean up the birdseed. So please check the...
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Katamari Video Game Wedding Cake
Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you roll a Katamari down the street with her and roll up the universe into a giant ball?
This is not a cake topper but an actual wedding cake based on the Katamari video game.
While I like to think this Katamari wedding cake is filled with tiny buildings, cruise ships, cows and wildly gesticulating little people, it’s actually...
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Gift Registry & Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Do not include gift registry information to your wedding invitation in any way. Even if your store provides them, do not include little cards that contain information about your registry. It’s impolite for you to start the conversation about gifts. Even if some guests find it convenient, others will think it seems greedy. Ask family and friend to spread the news when people ask; you...
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Wedding Planning Timeline Checklist
With a little preparation (and a sense of Humor!) there is no need to act like a bridezilla.
Here is a checklist to help you keep your sanity.
9-12 Months before the wedding
Announce your engagement.
Plan what type of wedding you want- formal, informal, day or evening, number of guests
Choose a wedding date.
Determine your budget- Discuss who is responsible for what expenses before...
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DIY: An Old Fashioned Soda Bar
Add some fizz to your wedding day with gourmet sodas!
Old fashioned sodas add a fun and playful element to an event and can even be used as part of your decor! There are so many reasons to love them: they are in pretty glass bottles, lots of times with original vintage-y logos on the packaging, and they are made with pure sugar cane, delicious! Plus you’ll hear your grandpa excited...
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How to Make Your Own Boutonnieres
Boutonnieres are an easy DIY project, great for floral beginners and fun because you can use the basic technique to make all sorts of variations to customize it to the look of your wedding! I picked up the pretty peach roses, white ranunculus, and eucalyptus at my local Whole Foods, but of course, any flowers will work.
Here is what you will need:
Rose stem with good leaves
Small...
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Wedding Day Emergency Kit
If you have ever attended a wedding or served as a member of the wedding party, you know that things do not always go as smoothly as planned. That is why it is a great idea to pack an Emergency Wedding Kit. You and your bridesmaids will feel more secure knowing that you have your grooming supplies stashed nearby.
Here is a list of items you may want to pack:
Nylons - Don’t forget to...
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Poll
What are your wedding colors & why did you choose them?
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How Many Guests Can You Expect to Send Regrets?
A common question I’m often asked is how many wedding guests will decline your invitation. The general rule of thumb is that you can expect 10 percent of the guests you invite to your wedding to send their regrets. But that does not mean you can invite 10 percent more people than the space allows or than you can afford. You never know, your wedding might be the one everyone wants to go...
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Wedding Cake Tasting Time
Not only should your wedding cake be visually appealing, more importantly it should be satisfyingly delicious. Among everything else, a great cake is something that people will remember.
When going cake tasting, here are a few things that you may want to consider.
First and most important… DO NOT eat a full meal before going.
Plan on being there for 45-60 minutes.
Take paper and a pen...
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Duties of the Maid / Matron of Honor
When choosing your Maid/Matron of honor you should make sure she is someone you can depend upon through thick and thin as she will play a major role in your wedding. She can be your best friend, or a family member. Some brides are even asking their mothers’ to stand up with them as their Matron of Honor.
Here are some of the duties of the Maid/Matron of Honor
1. Provides the bride with...
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Quick Wedding Day Tips
• When you’re having your hair styled on your wedding day, wear a shirt. Many brides wear a t-shirt, then struggle to get it over their newly coiffeured head. If you wear a shirt it can be unbuttoned and will not damage your hairdo.
• If you have a dress that goes over your head, get a pillow case or a silk underskirt to put over your head first. This way your dress will slide on more...
