Ceremony and Reception
9 Subtle Ways to Gamify Your Wedding
Want to infuse fun into your wedding day without getting too casual, or throwing off the elegant vibe you worked so hard to create? I know the feeling! Luckily, with sites like Pinterest and Etsy delivering endless inspiration to get your creative juices flowing, it's easier to pull off than you may think! So stand firm on the "No dunk tank at the wedding" rule, and try one of these more subtle options... 1. Wedding Crossword 2. Reception Dance Off 3. Puzzle Guest...
How To: Stock the Reception Bar Like a Champ
A few weeks back, Jessica of The Budget Savvy Bride shared her best tips and tricks for pulling off a spectacular wedding on a dime. When asked to divulge her single best budget wedding idea, she had this to say... For my wedding, we found a venue that allowed us to supply our own alcohol, so we shopped at discount stores for our wine and beer for the reception. Cheapo Trader Joe's wine was disguised by custom wine bottle labels we DIY'd so no one was the wiser! If you're savvy...
Foldable.me for Weddings
Around Christmas time, I was introduced to a new site called Foldable.me, where you could create your own little foldable character out of paper. It's totally easy and totally fun, and I went and bought a bunch as gifts, in addition to making little characters out of me and my husband. The company has now introduced characters that can be dressed for a wedding, which makes them perfect as cake toppers, or even as gifts to your bridal party. You can also contact them for bulk...
Wedding Planning Write-Offs to Fatten Up Your Tax Return
There are two things (ok, maybe more) that give me serious anxiety. Having a huge stack of unopened mail to sort through (random right?), and the time of year when companies like Turbo Tax and H&R Block start barraging the airwaves with commercials. The latter is my least favorite because it can only mean one thing…. the tax man is coming! Hopefully you’ve already filed your taxes, as April 15th is just three days away. But by this time next year, you may be filing as a...
Bring March Madness Back with 8 Awesome Groom’s Cakes
By Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com Sadly for all our college hoops fans, March Madness is a wrap until next year. But it's still a great time to start planning a basketball-themed groom’s cake for your wedding day or rehearsal dinner! Regardless of your groomie's alma mater’s performance this season, celebrate his unwavering team spirit while putting a personal spin on the wedding with one of these great picks: This basketball hoop groom’s cake is an excellent choice...
Bronze, Cream and Pale Peach Wedding Inspiration
While a styled wedding shoot with models and without guests can never hold a candle to a real couple's I Do's, we adore styled shoots for all the inspiration they deliver. There is always a unique theme or swoon-worthy color palette to get your creative juices flowing, and oh so Pinnable wedding flowers to help you think outside the box. And today's gem, sent to us by Michael and Carina Photography, is a wonderful example. The bridal bouquet (below) is a creamy dreamy delight,...
Vintage European Wedding Inspiration
Cypress Grove Estates wedding shoot by Misty Miotto Photography Vintage-inspired weddings always deliver the lovely, and this styled shoot using both French and English influences stopped us in our tracks. The bride for a day was decked out in vintage chic accessories, including dainty bridal gloves, a chic birdcage veil, and strands of pearls on her neck and wrist. She held a gorgeous bouquet of roses, peonies and anemones, romantically wrapped with sheer lace ribbon. Antique...
Thankful Registry
As a blogger, I get a ton of press releases...most are pretty lame, but sometimes one catches my eye and I get intrigued. Such is the case with Thankful Registry. Some registry sites can be all pink and girly, which almost insults me, because I was DEFINITELY not into that when I was getting married. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness to design that TR has put into their product. It's almost a Pinterest hybrid, so you can register from anywhere, but it all looks really good. You...
Opulent Romance with Rose, Olive and Gold
Spring doesn't have to be all about soft pastels and wispy fabrics, which you'll soon understand once you take in the gorgeous inspiration below. I spotted this gem (captured by Archetype Studio Inc.) over on Style Me Pretty, and fell head over heels for the luxurious combination of colors and textures. Rich olive green paired with light shades of pink and sparkly gold...the end result is something out of a fairytale! Like or love this beautiful combination? To see more wedding...
Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey: Doctor Who Makes a Great Wedding Companion
YOU GUYS. All new episodes of Doctor Who start this weekend. SRSLY. It's time to jump back into time and space with everyone's favorite bowtie-wearing, sonic screwdriver-wielding, Dalek-fighting time lord. Adventures in the far reaches of the universe await! And so does your wedding planning, now that Wedding Season is about to kick off big time. But have no fear! You can totes let your geek flag fly and be the envy of Whovians worldwide when you have the Doctor make a special...
East to West Spring Wedding Flowers Guide
One great way to cut down on the wedding flowers spend (without sacrificing your vision) is to focus primarily on flowers that are in season when you're getting married. And now that Spring has sprung, it's the perfect time to talk in-season, budget-friendly blooms. Since each U.S. region has its own unique climate, the types of flowers blooming in Spring on the East Coast will be different that what's blooming down South. So take it from Martha, and use the guide below to find the...
Custom Wedding Prints at Poppies & Posies
Recently Poppies & Posies have partnered with Stephanie Singer-Eventov to create a line of exclusive prints that can be used for anything from table runners to bow ties! There are designs for every taste (of COURSE I'll be shopping the graphic ones!) and are a wonderful way to jazz up your wedding with something unique. Some of you might think doing custom pieces aren't viable for your wedding due to cost, but almost anything you make can be reused in your home, or can be given...
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