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This Week In The Weddingsphere

Published October 18, 2008 Tips and Tricks , Wedding Design , Wedding Trends 1 Comment
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Another week brings more tumultuous economic news, but in the upbeat world of wedding blogs, things always seem to be rosy and full of love!  Reading about excited couples’ plans and the latest trends in weddings is always a nice pick-me-up.  Here’s what’s been going on this week in the weddingsphere:

  • StyleMePretty had a neatly detailed post about wedding invitations by ABCD Designs.  I had no idea wedding invitations could be so clever and intricate.  Who would’ve thought that elephants would make for good decoration on a wedding invite?
  • Snippet And Ink had a great post about color-themed weddings, specifically the colors of Emerald and Aquamarine.  Great tips here if your wedding uses those colors.
  • While the post wasn’t directly related to weddings, Earth Friendly Weddings’ post about interesting and unique ties certainly caught my attention (and my wallet).
  • DIYBride had a great, detailed tutorial on creating your own envelope liners.
  • Miss Fondue from The Wedding Bee had an amusing post about groom cakes, which are apparently quite popular in the South.  What, you’ve never seen one?  Check it out.
  • Miss Taffy from The Wedding Bee wrote about these hilarious household reminder cards to gently remind grooms of the rules of the house (no dirty dishes in the sink, toilet seat down, etc.).  What a clever idea!

-John

The Right Hues

Published October 13, 2008 Tips and Tricks , Wedding Design , Wedding Planning , Wedding Trends 0 Comments
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You’ve picked the date, the place, the perfect dress, and now comes the hard part, the palette. Choosing a color is easy but the combination is often harder than it looks. Imagine starting with just one color, (maybe it’s your favorite or the color you wish your friend would have chosen for your last bridesmaid appearance), then take on the challenge of adding colors that accent and enhance one another. You feverishly gather fabric samples and throw them together only to find that intertwined, they mirror a murky mess. You might come to learn that your favorite colors might not be favorable for each other. How do you ensure your color conundrum doesn’t become a color catastrophe?

Color experts say to go with a scheme you already like right from the start. Luckily, almost anything can inspire a palette. Flip through your favorite artists’ works or check out book covers you are uniquely drawn to. Or better yet, take a look through photo albums to see if the natural light enhances a certain hue you might not have thought of before. Make reservations at your favorite restaurant to check out their color scheme, worse comes to worse you have a good excuse for a nice meal.

Inspiration is everywhere. Color palettes have been derived out of everything from old quilts to fruit salads. Save yourself a headache, and see what grabs your eye before hitting the fabric stores.

*Michelle Ruiz

Unconventional Wedding Themes - Could This Be Yours?

Published October 9, 2008 Tips and Tricks , Wedding Advice , Wedding Design , Wedding Planning 0 Comments
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Anytime I attend a wedding ceremony whether indoor or outdoor, the first thing that I notice is the decor.  Whether winter or spring, the appearance of every wedding is unique and special.  What many people may also notice about a wedding is that couples may have incorporated some sort of theme into their ceremony.  I would like to share with you a few wedding theme ideas which you might find very interesting.

Will You Be Mine- A Valentines Day theme is great for those who have been called a romantic.  From red roses to a heart-shaped cake, Valentines Day is the perfect day for a couple to celebrate their wedding.

Things that Make you say….BOO- A Halloween wedding theme is perfect for those who are into spooks and haunts.  Most of these types of weddings may be done in old mansions or theatres, anything with the gothic look or feel. Costumes are the biggest attraction amongst guests mainly because they are invited to take part in dressing up on the couple’s spooky, hair raising day.

Lights, Camera, Action!- Old Hollywood Glamour wedding theme is used by couples who are fascinated with old-fashioned Hollywood, red carpet and all. Here is an example of this type of wedding:

  • Wedding attire: The bride’s choice of gown may be v-neck with satin fabric.  The groom may resemble that of Fred Aistaire.
  • Flowers: Roses or lilies are the flowers of choice for this type of wedding.
  • Music: To compliment the old-fashioned Hollywood feel, many couples will hire a swing band or incorporate swing music into their ceremony and reception.
  • Setting: Old fashioned restaurants, theatres, clubs, or ballrooms are a great place to create this type of setting and theme.

Touch Down!- This type of wedding is great for the sports fanatic at heart.  The wedding could be held at a stadium, golf course etc.  The bride and groom could wear matching sports jerseys over their wedding attire and the cake could be the shape of a football, basketball, etc.  The possibilities are endless for this type of wedding.

Danke Shoen- Las Vegas themed weddings are great for those who are willing to elope to sin city or just create that Las Vegas setting.

And that’s that! I thought it would be fun to research and dig up a few unique wedding theme ideas, ones of which I have personally never been to.  In a later post I will be highlighting seasonal wedding themes.

If you are in need of additional ideas for a wedding theme, favor ideas has a nice selection you may find beneficial for your wedding planning needs.

If you could choose a theme for your wedding, which one would it be and why?  We look forward to hearing from you.

~ Lindsey

How To Create Your Own Wedding Favors…Part II

Published October 2, 2008 How-To , Tips and Tricks , Wedding Design 0 Comments
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DIY Wedding Favor Kits

DIY Wedding Favor Kits

In a previous post we visited creating your wedding favors directly from the craft store.  Now lets take a look at a different approach of DIY wedding favors, “wedding kits.”

Wedding kits are less time consuming than creating your own favors from scratch.  The kits can be ordered and sent to your home, and all you have to do is assemble them according to the instructions.

Jena Richards is a good place to start to get your wedding favor kit ideas.  From spring fling to Las Vegas wedding favors, they have a nice list of ideas that may spark your interest.  But what exactly does a wedding kit entail?  Here is an example of a DIY wedding favor kit made available at Jena Richards.

White Mini favor box with candy-DIY kit

  • 10 white favor boxes
  • 50 pink or white almonds (imported) with edible beads or or 50 conversation hearts.
  • 10 ribbons, pre-cut for the color of your choice.
  • 10 pieces of white tulle

Does this approach seem like a no-brainer?  It should be.  Planning a wedding is hectic and stressful enough, and you don’t need complicated wedding favors to assemble when you are trying to save money.

If you’re sold on the idea of wedding favor kits, here is a list of other places you may want to consider to begin your DIY wedding favor journey.

Here’s to stress free, DIY wedding favors!

~ Lindsey

How To Decorate Your Wedding With Butterflies

Published September 25, 2008 Wedding Advice , Wedding Design , Wedding Planning 0 Comments
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Butterfly Wedding

Butterfly Wedding

When the word butterfly comes to mind you may think of the the beauty that the spring season brings.  What about weddings? Many couples do incorporate butterflies into their wedding ceremony rather than the traditional throwing of rice.

Most of the weddings that include butterflies are usually done in the outdoors during the warmer months.  Some types of weddings that do butterfly releases include:

  • Hawaiian weddings
  • Summer Weddings
  • Spring Weddings
  • Butterfly Themed weddings
  • Environmentally friendly weddings

But why butterflies?  Many couples choose to include butterflies into their ceremony because they represent a season of change -  perfect for a couple beginning their new lives together as husband and wife.  Not only does the symbolism play an important role in butterfly weddings but they also add a very colorful and beautiful touch to a ceremony.

While many of us may think that the release of butterflies is an elegant idea for a wedding; environmentalists and scientists have debated whether the release of butterflies are healthy or not.   The Daily Green has a great article that discusses the pros and cons of this ritual that you may find very interesting.

Learn more about having butterflies at weddings here, and whether you choose to use them or not, make sure to share and collect your wedding photos on The Wedding Lens ;).

~ Lindsey

A Great Way To Share Your Wedding Lens Album

Published September 18, 2008 How-To , Tips and Tricks , Wedding Design 1 Comment
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Our friends Jasmine & Rodney recently got married (congrats guys!), and used The Wedding Lens to help get all the photos from their wedding.

One of the neat things about their thank-you cards, besides the fantastic design, was that they created stickers with the link to their Wedding Lens album, plus the access code, so all their guests would have a reminder to not only view the wedding photos, but also upload any that they took at the wedding.  How clever!

This is such a great idea that we’ll be considering this as an upgrade to our premium albums.  In the meantime, if you have a Wedding Lens album, you should consider adding your album URL to your wedding cards and favors, to maximize the number of pictures you’ll collect.  It definitely works - Jasmine and Rodney ended up with 1193 photos in their album. :)

-John

How To Create Your Own Wedding Favors

Published September 16, 2008 Wedding Advice , Wedding Design , Wedding Planning 1 Comment
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DIY Wedding Favors

DIY Wedding Favors

Are you a fan of Martha Stewart?  If the answer to this question is yes, then you may want to consider the DIY method of wedding favors.

Wedding favors can be very expensive; especially, if you have a very full guest list. What about creating your own?  Sure, making your own wedding favors may be time consuming and as a bride and groom to be, who has the time right?  Try having a “wedding favor” party.  Including your bridesmaids, friends, and/or family may help you to get the job done more quickly.

Taking a trip to Joann fabrics or any type of craft/fabric store is one way of getting started on the DIY track. Here is an example you may consider for your big day:

Candy Satchel Minis

  1. Lace, Netting, and Tuelle: You can choose one of three fabrics that consist of your wedding colors to use as the base.  Cut the lace, netting, or tuelle into medium/small squares, big enough to hold the candy but with excess at the top so that you will be able to gather and tie together with ribbon.
  2. Ribbon: Choose a ribbon that will complement the lace, netting, or tuelle.  If you so choose you can buy a package of rhinestones or jewels to add a more elegant look to the ribbon.
  3. Candy: If your wedding is in the spring, the pastel M&M’s work great. Hershey’s kisses also have a variety of colors depending on the time of year.  The possibilities are endless as long as they can still be considered a mini.

Directions

  1. Cut all of your desired material into medium sized squares.  (Using a ruler is recommended to achieve perfectly shaped squares.)
  2. Separate all of the candy onto the pre-cut squares, about a handful or if using Hershey kisses, about four will do.
  3. Gather at the top and tie with ribbon.
  4. If you are adding rhinestones or sequins to the ribbon, it may be best to use a glue gun, this way the rhinestones or sequins will stay securely onto the ribbons without worries of them falling off easily.

DIY wedding favors can be easy and a lot of fun only if time allows it.  This idea is only recommended to those who love arts and crafts and loves attention to detail.

DIY Bride also has some great ideas for handmade wedding favors if you are considering the DIY route.

~ Lindsey

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