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How To Make Your Wedding Event a Huge Hit

Victoria Sinclair — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:33:45 +0000

In the wedding industry many tren ds are constan t ly evolving and there are always many ways to impress your wedding guest. Everything from immaculate venues, to the top notch cakes to the gorgeous wedding dress. Yes those things are sure to make your weddin g event a big hit but today we are talking about the smaller touches that are guaranteed to wow your wedding guest.

A Jaw Dropping Exit

After your wedding ceremony you will be on cloud 9, so I say keep riding the wave and go out with a bang! Create your own mini-parade and make sure your hostess pass out sparklers, rose petals, confetti and/or bird seeds to make your day extra spectacular. You could also get a couple of trumpet players to end your exit on a high note.

Switch It Up!

While this may be costly to some I do have two different ideas, so hear me out. Make a grand entrance to your wedding reception in a totally different dress from your wedding. The dress doesn’t have to be expensive but it should be fun and flirty. It’s your wedding receptions so have a little fun. For those of you brides who are like me, very economical, you could switch up your hair style, your jewelry, your shoes or add a sash. Whatever you do make sure you add some pizazz–that alone will make your guest say: Wow!

Leave Your Signature

No, not that signature! It’s your wedding day, so you and your groom should allow your guest to embrace your personality by serving up a signature drink that represents you. You could go with mojitos because you guys may be huge fans of Spanish cuisine. Or you could do a white Russian because it is always your go to drink. Many future brides go with certain drinks because they are colorful and accent their décor. You want to make sure that you have the bartender who will be making your drinks allow you to have an opportunity to having a signature drink tasting. If you don’t drink alcohol, you can always do a non-alcoholic beverage. It’s your day and what you say goes. Ultimately, you want to make sure this drink is very well made and that it represents the newlyweds.

Boy, I’m Hungry!

If you are having an evening wedding reception, many of your guests will have danced their food and then night away and it will be a great surprise if you have semi-late night snacks for them. You could provide mini burgers, mini pizza round and my favorite chips and salsa. Trust me, this will be sure to put a smile on your wedding guests face.

Make the Night Memorable!

What better way to make the night memorable than to have a fireworks show after your wedding reception? Or you could also look into renting a confetti cannon, this will be sure to end one of the most memorable nights of your life with a bang.

Unique Escort Card Displays

Victoria Sinclair — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:12:14 +0000

To all of my creative brides-to-be, I have some creative outdoor wedding goodness that will be sure to make your day. That’s right! I am talking about creative outdoor escort cards! Here are a few ways you can make your outdoor unique with an amazing escort card display.
Iron Gate Escort Card Display!

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To make your escort card display extra special all you need is clothes pins and an old iron gate. If you are looking for a rustic chic look this is the perfect look for you! Absolutely perfect for a vintage outdoor ceremony!

Pin The Escort Card To The Tree!

Having your escorts cards pinned to a tree trunk is definitely a creative way to seat your guest. This escort card display would be perfect for a garden wedding. Making use of your natural surroundings could also save you some extra bucks.

Use Shutters!

Many people may read this and assume that I have gone outdoor wedding crazy. But I haven’t! If you happen to go to an old junk yard or notice someone getting rid of their old shutters, scoop one up and use it for your outdoor ceremony. Depending on what shape it’s in, you could paint it decorate it how you like. Once you finally have it decorated to your liking you can just lay it against a tree. Viola! You have a wonderful escort card display!

Outdoor Wedding Decorating Tips

Victoria Sinclair — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:06:09 +0000

With spring wedding season right around the corner many brides-to be are getting ready to prepare for one of the biggest events in their lifetime—a fairy tale outdoor wedding! Planning an outdoor wedding could be fun but nerve-racking. While you are in awe over your beautiful outdoor wedding venue, the thought of an outside wedding may just make your stomach turn because you never know what mother-nature may have in store for you! But being the smart bride-to-be you are, I am sure that you will have a back-up plan, right? If not, you better call the closest tent rental just in case; you never know what may occur.

After you have booked your tent as your backup plan, it’s time to think about decorating the outdoor venue. When you are thinking about decorating make sure that you have an open mind and that you are creative. I have a few outdoor wedding decorating tidbits that will help you get started, as you begin decorating the perfect outdoor wedding venue!

Leave Your Guest with a Personable Touch—Make A Statement!
As a lover of nice outdoor weddings and receptions, my personal favorite is the horizontal long tables. The long horizontal tables are great with a crisp with tablecloth and you can actually put the table on a beach, at a nice intimate garden wedding reception, almost anywhere outdoors. If you decide to go with the long tables, it is best that you have a small number of guests because the long tables give off a bit of intimacy or it adds that personable touch to your reception! From classic tables to fabulous centerpieces, you must have nice centerpieces. If you are having a simple wedding, I would go with a simple, elegant centerpiece. Now your middle name is “flamboyant” you may want to go with a bolder centerpiece, one that is lavish and makes a statement!

Setting the Mood Right
To set the mood of your wedding or reception use candles, all sorts of candles always sets a romantic mood. Candles also are great for lighting, especially if your wedding runs late into the evening. Who knows you and your wedding guest just may party to the break of dawn and we all know that time flies when you are having fun! Another great way to light up your wedding ceremony and reception are string lights. String lights are very decorative and give a fun, intimate party ambiance. These lights are just perfect for your outdoor wedding activities!

Adding Some Pizazz to Your Nuptials
If you want to add some flair to your ceremony, try using drapes and paper lanterns. Drapes will add a sense of style. T he color and the way the drapes are hung can easily give your guests a taste of you and grooms personality. If you use subtle drapes, you may come off as a calm person. If you use rich color drapes, you may come off as being extravagant! However, it doesn’t matter how your personality comes off, as long as your drapes go well with your wedding theme and ceremony! Choose your drapes based on your wedding colors and you will be fine! Paper Lanterns are also a great touch to an outdoor ceremony. The paper lanterns are used best when they are hung from a tent, canopy or gazebo. It also adds that special “sparkle” to you nuptials!

Wake Up and Smell the Flowers!
Selecting the ideal flower that goes perfect with your wedding theme would be the icing on the cake for your wedding decorations. Flowers add a sense of life to a venue, when choosing your flowers you could even select them off of your color scheme or you could go with your favorite flower, whichever you prefer! Just make sure you don’t forget about the flowers!

You have all the essential outdoor wedding decorating tips that will help you as you go on your wedding decorating excursion! Good Luck and Happy Decorating!