Wedding Receptions
{diy Projects} Candy Display Inspiration
Isn’t this gorgeous! I love an all white display. So very classic. If you don’t have an Amy Atlas you can hire, you can certainly take away some inspirational ideas from her designs. Every time I come across one...
{diy projects} Wine Glass Vellium Lampshades
There is nothing more romantic than candlelight, especially candlelight glowing through translucent paper. An inexpensive wine glass can become an elegant candle lamp when topped with a vellum shade. Use them as centerpieces on each of your table. White, off-white or pastel...
{diy Projects} Origami Kusadama Flowers
I cannot believe these flowers are made out of post-it notes! I found this dandy little project on cutoutandkeep.net. Several of their readers submitted their own versions. Really cool stuff and endless possiblities. Grab your bridesmaids and start folding. Group these flowers together and...
{diy Projects} Fruit & Vegitable Candles
Are you planning your fall wedding? If your incorporating the whole fall theme into your wedding you are probaby using pumpkins, apples, squash and other fall fruit in some way or another. Here is a great budget saving idea....
{diy Projects} Custom Candle Favors
This simple little project produces amazing result without taking a big bite out of your budget. Visit your local dollar store and pick up a case of plain votives. From any craft store add ribbon, a silk flower and some embellishments and...
{GB} 5 Creative & Budget Friendly Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
When you are planning your wedding, there are many details that need to be looked after. One of them is planning how you will decorate the venue for the reception. Along with the china, linens and silverware, you need...
{diy Projects} Stamping on Candles
This is such a great project. If you are looking for something to dress up your centerpieces that is really affordable visit Jenni Mouer owner of Split Coast Stampers. She provides this great step-by-step instructions on how to stamp your candles. Even...
Candles and More
Not all of us can afford a professional lighting company to make our reception look heavenly. However, having the right “mood” lighting at your reception is a must. Candles when bought in bulk can really save you a lot...
To Toss the Bouquet or Not
At our wedding I decided not to toss the bouquet. Why? For years I was the dreaded Maid-of-Honor. Eighteen times to be exact. All my friends got married before me. As soon as they called all the single girls...
{diy Projects} Wedding Favor Donation Cards
For our wedding, my husband and I both picked a charity that we loved to have our guest make donations to rather than buy us gifts. So when I ran across these on Flickr, I had to contact Jasmine...
{diy Projects} Aqua Mason Jars
Lo and behold if you love those aqua blue mason jars you don’t have to go to flea markets or pay steep shipping costs from eBay or Etsy anymore? You can now mimic the aqua/turquoise look on clear jars...
{diy Projects} Creating a Wedding Wish Bowl
Creating a wish bowl for your wedding is an inexpensive, personal touch your guests will love! A wedding wish bowl is simply a vase or bowl you place at your wedding with little pieces of paper or little cards...
{diy Projects} Ice Sculptures
Do you want to have an ice sculpture at your wedding? You can! Ice sculpture molds are the perfect solution. You will find a few wedding themed ones on the internet. I have listed some of the websites below. For...
{diy Wedding Projects} Picnic Yellow Table Cards
Cute table cards for you Spring wedding. Templates provided for 1-20 tables. You can download the pdf’s for each table card here. It’s a free download. Project & Photography: CreatureComfortsblog.com
{diy Projects} Make Your Wedding Card Box
To make a wedding card box that houses guests’ greeting cards, simply wrap a box in decorative wrapping paper and cut a slit in the top. Tie a bow around a wedding card box with tips and advice from...
New Years Wedding Reception Party Idea
With New Year’s just around the corner I wanted to share the festive setting with you. If you dare to have your wedding on the eve of a new year this would be a beautiful theme to adopt. Holiday...
Cocktail-Style Wedding Reception
If you are thinking about not having a formal sit-down dinner at your reception, a great alternative is to have a cocktail-style reception and serve hors d’oeuvres. Depending on your budget, you can have bow-tied clad servers pass, lay it out...
{diy Wedding Projects} Ceiling Draping
Fabric, Sheers & Sashes So you found your reception site. The space is great. It’s very affordable but what is missing? Are the walls bare? Is the carpet not the color you were hoping for? Is the chair seating...
{GB} Alcohol Selection At A Wedding: Things to Consider
Weddings are one of the best examples of a celebration. When it comes to celebrations like weddings, the presence of alcohol is usually expected. However, deciding on the alcohol selection at a wedding is no walk in the park. ...
{Sweetness} Cute Button Cake
I saw this cake and laughed because I just featured a button mould a few days ago. I couldn’t resist I had to share it with you. It’s adorable! Here is the link to the button mould. Button...
Foods To Avoid Serving At Your Wedding
In between wedding toasts and the conga line, comes the meal. Aside from seeing the bride in her gorgeous dress and getting a glimpse of the glorious wedding cake, many people are most excited about the food. The catering...
Custom Wedding Guestbook Puzzle
Custom Wedding Guestbook Unique wedding guestbooks – Andersonwoodcrafts.com custom wooden jigsaw puzzles made from any image that you provide. Their custom wedding guestbooks handle 50 to 200 guests, and start at just $150.00
What Information Should I Have Available When Talking To A Caterer?
When planning any type of event, you want to make sure it is done right. Considering food is one of the most important elements, most people choose to hire a catering company in order to ensure the best. While...
{GB} Catering: Behind the Scenes
The catering industry is a multibillion-dollar-a-year industry, involving tens of thousands of professionals and their staffs, serving millions of people a year. While most people see catering as a simple means of providing food and service for their wedding,...
Maid Of Honor Speech: The Do’s And Don’ts
A marriage ceremony should be one of great festivity and high flying moods; everything should be cheerful, jolly and jovial if you're going to have a memorable day. So all the way from the church to the celebration hall...
Picking The Perfect Wedding Table Decorations
With so much to consider when thinking about weddings, it is no wonder why wedding table decorations can either be forgotten or can seem like an overwhelming task. You have to consider the guest list, how many people you...
{GB} How to Choose the Right Caterer
Planning a wedding can be exciting and exhausting at the same time. It requires ample amounts of planning on your part and getting outside help is almost necessary to ensure a successful wedding, especially when it comes to catering....
{diy Projects} Outdoor Spring Bridal Shower
Now that Spring is around the corner, it’s time to break out the spring party ware. At Social Couture, you can get everything you see and love in these pictures from the hanging lanterns right down to the tiny purses....
{GB} Put Some Pep in Your Photo Booth!
In today’s world of wedding bliss, incorporating a photo booth on your special day is becoming quite the popular trend. Giving the guests, bridal party, and even the bride and groom a little time to let loose and strike...
{GB} The Art of Working with a Wedding Caterer
For many happy couples, there is no more special day than their “big day”. However, too often, the big day turns into a “big stress” for the bride and groom. Your wedding day is your day, and should be...
How to Successfully Create a Memorable Tuscan Themed Wedding
If you would like to create an exquisite wedding experience, you should consider having a memorable Tuscan themed wedding. Tuscany is a beautiful region located in the Central section of Italy. This particular location is known for its elegant...
{GB} Planning a Themed Wedding – 3 Essential Saving Tips
A beautiful wedding is every bride and groom’s goal, especially when the happy couple is planning for a very special and unique themed wedding. But the dreaded sense of overwhelm can quickly start seeping into the wedding plans and...
Light Up Your Reception
Set the Mood I cannot stress enough to no skimp on your lighting budget. One of my biggest concerns was the lighting at our venue. Will I have enough candles on the tables? Are the battery packs going to hold out for 5 hours...
{diy Projects} Tissue Pomander Centerpieces
Look at this adorable Pomander Centerpiece by Aylee Bits. This centerpiece would go with just about any theme. Made out of tissue paper you can make these in any color or make several different shades of one color. Just think...
{GB} How to Put Your Guests in their Place-with a Smile!
I’m not suggesting your wedding guests will need to be put in their place—unless a few celebrate a little too much and need to be put, uh, someplace else until they can drive home or, at least, remember who...
Reception Table Ideas
Searching for ideas to use at your own reception? This is a great way to stir up your creative juices. We have put together a beautiful photo gallery to get you inspired about your reception. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
