More and more ceremony facilities are saying “no” to dropping fresh flower petals along the aisle because the flowers may stain the carpet or floor. Here are a few alternatives for the flower petal tradition.
Instead of scattering petals, the flower girl can:
Blow bubbles
Twirl a parasol
Ring a bell
Carry a pinwheel, single blossom, or paper lantern
Carry a [...]
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So you wanna dj your own wedding?
Many couples are doing just that. But many DJs are not thrilled about this new trend and have pointed out the drawbacks of using an iPod at your wedding, namely that a DJ does much more than play music.
However, the cost of a professional DJ can [...]
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At any wedding, the aisle runner is a focal decoration during the ceremony. But who says all aisle runners have to be plain and white? Sure, we’ve all seen the couple’s monograms on the aisle runners or the rose petals sprinkled everywhere. But why not try an alternative option?
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A woman’s wedding day is the one day most have been dreaming about all their life, and some may have envisioned every detail to the “T”.
But some women, unfortunately, dread the day of finding their wedding dress. Why? Because finding a “plus size” wedding dress for the full-figured fashionista desiring a [...]
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I like the idea of edible gifts as favors. I actually prefer homemade favors which personalizes them even more. You can do this for a wedding, shower or party. They would make great housewarming gifts, too.
Photo Credits Above: design*sponge
Photo Credits Above: Cookie Wedding Favors by StonyBrookCookie.com, Mini-Pie Favors via MarthaStewartWeddings.com, Burlap Sacks with [...]
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When was the last time you saw an old fashioned lemonade stand at a wedding? Instead of just serving lemonade, why not set up an actual lemonade stand for your guests? The concept of a wedding lemonade stand is perfect for summer weddings. It will keep your guests refreshed and hydrated.
Who says Lemonade [...]
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Every time I see a gift basket that was given to someone I always think I could have made it for half the price and chosen some better things to put inside.
Which is why these elegant gift baskets created by D-Tales Event Designers caught my eye. They are unique, and not your generic basket [...]
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Chocolate shot glasses that you eat after you drink?
It can be challenging to come up with a great toast, so why not make it easy? Your guests will have no trouble drinking up with these…
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Alice in Wonderland, get your Drink On!
Fill these thick Belgian chocolate shot glasses with Vodka, Baileys, or anything! [...]
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There are more than a gazillion Web sites in the world. These 75 resources are the cream of the crop, whether you’re looking for dancing lessons or a custom-made sugar cookie.
ACCESSORIES
1. Fake Them Out
emitations.com – Many of their rhinestone pieces are replicas of diamonds worn by divas like Halle, Heidi, and Nicole.
2. Buy Bargain Baubles
overstock.com [...]
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Wedding Coffee Bar
Does one of your love languages comes in a hot, brown liquid form?
Why not offer a coffee bar at your wedding reception? It will be the “hottest thing” besides the dance floor.
Not only can you offer a coffee bar, but the creative party favor idea that could complement the coffee bar perfectly is [...]
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