April 14th, 2009, by Azure
About It's A Jaime Thing
…And Prepare For A Battle Of The Sexes!
Getting the groom to come to a shower is not always easy, but if he loves to show off in the kitchen, this idea will make him happy to attend!
Host a couples shower for the bride and groom, with an “Iron Chef” theme, such as the one that Chicago wedding plannerMarina Birch helped create...
“The idea”, says Birch, according to Chicago Home & Garden Magazine, ”is to have a cooking competition that will...
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April 06th, 2009, by Azure
About Bubbly Bride
Trust me...I know the first thing you are thinking when the wedding and reception are over is get me on the Honeymoon! After a year of planning every detail of your wedding - so that your friends and family can fly from all over the country to come and join you celebrating, why be in such a rush? Between the wedding and the reception you rarely have a free moment to spend quality time with those you love. My suggestion is to relax and set aside the morning after...
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March 31st, 2009, by Azure
About It's A Jaime Thing
Inspired by these photos taken by photographer Erin Hession, found via Brenda's Wedding Blog, I decided to create my own happy little version of toasting flutes for my sister's recent bridal shower...
Below are the flutes I created, complete with colorful swirly wrapped stems. All it took were some sparkly rhinestone sticker appliques, Swarovski crystal beads and turquoise blue wire. They turned out to be fun and perfectly stylish in her wedding colors! ...
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March 30th, 2009, by Azure
About Bubbly Bride
After the delicious dinner, and hours of dancing and celebrating, you guests will start to get hungry again! A big trend among brides right now is to serve a "midnight snack" as the party winds down. Tie in you and your fiance's favorite late night treat, whether it is deep dish pizza or donuts and serve your guests in style!
Begin budgeting now for this snack and talking with your caterer on different possibilities for this surprise. You don't need anything...
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March 24th, 2009, by Azure
...And A Little Bit Of Love!
Looking to add a sweet touch to your wedding? Surprise your guests with a little bit of love.
What kind of love, you ask? Love in the form of heart-shaped treats! Sweets for the sweets. After all, it's ever fitting for the occasion, wouldn't you say?
Chocolate is not only thought of as an aphrodisiac, but it's also known to elevate your mood. So why not make your event even more pleasurable for your guests? Please them with a lil' bite of...
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March 19th, 2009, by Azure
About Always A Blogsmaid
The Question: For my reception, I have the choice to do Open Bar, top Shelf for $60 per person, or beverages on consumption around $8 for a cocktail. I'm not sure which one will work out better for me and I need some advice.
The Answer: Well, I think that this really depends on both your crowd, AND the price of non-alcoholic beverages. On average, most guests at a wedding drink more alcohol than they would normally. Typically a drink per person, per...
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March 16th, 2009, by Azure
Special Feature from Forever Photography by Kylene
This post is from my personal experience as a bride, as opposed to being a photographer. But I really think it’s a valuable tip and wanted to share!
My husband and I had a 16-month engagement. This was for a lot of reasons, one of them being that we wanted a long stretch of time to come up with ideas, secure the right vendors, and have the money to pay for everything. One of the smartest things we did was to have our...
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March 13th, 2009, by Azure
Sure, your guests expect to eat at your reception, but they probably won’t be demanding Lobster Thermidore with a caviar chaser. If you remember to think in terms of satisfying your guests rather than impressing them and keep a sense of play in your planning, you can keep everyone happy without busting your budget.
1. Go loco.
Locovore, that is. Choosing foods that are locally grown or raised and in season will cut your costs by a lot. Even better, your food will be fresher and...
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March 12th, 2009, by Azure
Destination Weddings are a popular choice for couples-to-be, and while the concept of a big party “away from it all” is exciting, not everyone can make it. Luckily, there are many ways a bride and groom can celebrate with family and friends who couldn’t make it to the big event. To help bring the party home, throw a small celebration with a tropical theme!
Three simple steps to bring the celebration home (without throwing off your budget):
1. Use backyard decorations but keep...
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March 10th, 2009, by Azure
About Bubbly Bride
When your friends and family fly in from around the country, it is always nice to have something to welcome them and let them know how grateful you are they came! This is especially important for destination weddings since most of your guests traveled further to attend. You want to introduce your guests to the city and let them know all of the fantastic sights and places to eat during their down time. Another great idea is to include an itinerary for the long...
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