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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.

Awesome Alternatives For Outdoor Wedding Arches

Alyssa Morgan — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:31:36 +0000

Although wedding arches are beautiful, not everyone wants to include one in their ceremony. Whether they feel it’s overdone or just want something different, many brides are looking for unique ways to create a focal point at their wedding with something other than an arch. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Photo by Flickr's ronsho

Canopy: Wouldn’t it be lovely standing beneath this canopy on the beach as the fabric floats in the ocean breeze? Or use it to transform an open field into a paradise. This one is lit, which makes it perfect for an evening wedding. You can also consider Indian mandaps or Jewish chuppahs, which have a similar look.

Pillars/Columns: For a grand presentation that is perfect for traditional and contemporary weddings, columns have elegantly graced the front of many wedding ceremonies. So versatile, they can be draped with tulle, flowers, garlands and lights to create just the right mood. Check out the column backdrop below, enhanced with sweeping chiffon and greenery, for example. Another great idea is using columns of varying heights with candelabras on top, which looks quite romantic.

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Natural Arch: While these definitely are arches, I included them because they’re definitely not your traditional arches. What an ingenious idea? Bending tall hedges or palms into an arch is a splendid idea that can be used to mark the entrance to the wedding area or for the bride and groom to stand beneath. Either way, it’s naturally beautiful.

Arrive To Your Wedding In Style

Victoria Sinclair — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:08:21 +0000

When you were just a young girl you probably used to sit and daydream about your perfect outdoor wedding and how it would all pan out. Most likely you thought about the location, colors of the wedding ceremony and maybe even your future groom. However, you probably gave little thought to your grand entrance.

Finally your big day is making its way near and I am pretty sure you are thinking of exceptional ways to make your grand arrival to your wedding. Rather than showing up to your outdoor wedding in a limo, how about trying something new that goes hand in hand with your wedding theme.

Add some flare to your winter wonderland outdoor wedding by arriving in style in a sleigh. Before you make your way to the wedding, your guest should be standing in a two rows, waiting for your splendid arrival! This spectacular entrance would be worth your wild and certainly put a smile on your wedding guests’ faces!

If you are not too thrilled about having a winter wonderland theme and arriving in a sleigh—you could always go with the Victorian theme and arrive at your wedding by way of a horse-drawn carriage! This elegant entrance, will add that special touch to your wedding ceremony, sending your guest in a romantic trance and granting you the wedding of your dreams!

For all the hopeless romantic brides this one is just for you! Row into your dream garden wedding on a canoe and capture the hearts of your wedding guests. This swanky entrance will be an unforgettable one and will definitely set the mood for your garden theme wedding!

Lastly, you can spruce up your mountain wedding by landing in a helicopter. I am sure many of you are thinking, “I don’t know about going to my wedding in a helicopter”, but this bold arrival is wonderful for dare-devils and risk takers—it will definitely make for memorable photos! This extreme landing will go right along with your mountain wedding ceremony and will knock the socks off of your wedding guests!

There you have it, a few ways how you and your groom-to-be can arrive to your outdoor wedding in style! When you arrive to your wedding in your unique transportation of choice, you will certainly make a grand entrance into the hearts of your wedding guests!