Spice Up Your Wedding Reception with Creative Touches
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Starting to feel like every wedding reception you’ve been to looks the same? If you’re looking for some creative ideas to incorporate into your wedding day, don’t be afraid to think outside the traditional wedding box. There are plenty of ways to wow your guests and leave your mark on the big day. Here are a few concepts to consider that may help you spark your own unique ideas: Scotch tasting bar. Love scotch (or...
10 Most Cringe-Worthy Wedding Reception Moments
Your wedding day should be full of bliss and it will be! You will look like a dream, your groom will be as handsome as ever, and those in attendance will be the ones who care for you most. But the moment you throw an open bar into the mix, even the tamest wedding guest (like great aunt Edna) will let loose. And when guests let their hair down, cringe-worthy moments ensue! We asked nearlyweds, newlyweds, bridal bloggers and wedding pros to share the most awkward,...
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Gorgeous Tabletops for Your Vintage Wedding
If you’re a reader of Oh Lovely Day, you know I’m obsessed with all things vintage. I have vintage-themed pinterest boards. I can’t get enough vintage inspiration! One of my favorite places to make your wedding vintage is your table. If you’re looking to have a vintage wedding, your must-have is a vintage tabletop. There are quite a few ways to achieve a vintage table look: Use vintage props on or around your tables. Include old books as part of your...
Fun Finds for Your Wedding Reception Photobooth
Etsy always has the best stuff for weddings...case in point....Goldylocks. Totally adorable printable mustaches, lips, bows and speech bubbles perfect to DIY for your wedding reception photobooth. Do you plan on renting a photobooth for some dress-up fun?
Budget Wedding Idea: 9 Specialty Beers for Your Reception!
Is your man a big beer drinker? If the answer is yes, have you considered incorporating specialty brews into your special day? We’ve noticed a growing trend of couples’ serving beer at their I Do’s and it’s easy to understand what’s driving this wedding trend. Beer is a budget-friendly alternative to wine, with the priciest 6-pack of craft beer typically costing less than a single bottle of vino. If you’re trying to come up with creative ideas to save your...
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25 First Dance Songs for Your Wedding Reception
My main squeeze is amazing, and surprised me with couples dance lessons at the famous Arthur Murray dance studio. What a guy, right? We have yet to put on our dancing shoes, but while browsing all the different styles of dance that Arthur Murray offers, I came across some fantastic advice, tips and ideas for all those special dances at your wedding reception. And what's more memorable and magical than your first dance as husband and wife? It's major!...
8 Perfect Wedding Reception Songs
I was thumbing through an old InStyle Weddings magazines (yes, I keep every bridal book I've ever read) and stumbled upon the perfect wedding reception playlist from Lindsey Lohan's ex, Samantha Ronson. Since the guests at your wedding will span many generations, it's easy to get stressed about what to play. You want to play your music, but want everyone dancing. You want to incorporate some rap and hip hop (or whatever genre you and your hubby-to-be love), but don't want to offend...
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Pets and Wedding Entertainment: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Special to OneWed from Marta of GigMasters.com Any animal lover knows that pets can quickly become a member of your family. With more couples living together and owning pets together before the wedding, and weddings taking a decidedly personal turn, it’s no wonder that a lot of couples are incorporating their furriest family members into the wedding day. Before deciding whether or not to make your pet a part of your wedding day, there are some obvious things to consider, like...
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Wedding Reception Toasts: 6 Tips to Writing a Successful Toast
Toast-making is definitely a skill, and a memorable toast at your wedding is a must! Once you've selected your Maid of Honor and Best Man, and decided on who will be toasting you and your fiance, send them these five toasting tips from Julie Subotky, author of Consider It Done: Accomplish 228 of Life’s Trickiest Tasks: • Focus on the Couple: The number one key to a successful toast it to make it about the couple you are toasting. Don’t talk about yourself. It’s fine to let...
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Vintage Wedding Rentals for Anthropologie-Inspired Weddings and Beyond
Adding a few interesting vintage pieces to your wedding ceremony or reception decor will make your special day truly unique. We've found some of the best spots to score vintage wedding rentals, so prepare to be inspired! Ribbons and Rust From antique I Do chairs for you and your groom, to lovely vintage bird cages perfect for an outdoor wedding, Ribbons and Rust has it all. Found Vintage Rentals Rent one-of-a-kind pieces from Found to make your wedding day truly unique. They have...
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