For many years now Brides and Grooms have been getting their wedding ring engraved with the date and maybe their initials. Well, now you can have all of your wedding vows engraved inside your ring. I thought this was a neat idea. Wedding Vow Rings .Com allows you to choose from their list of wedding vows or create your own vows.Check it out!
A groom’s cake has its roots in the South, and although it used to be viewed as an added and unnecessary expense, this once-neglected cake has been making a huge comeback. Intended to be a gift from the bride to the groom, the groom’s cake is usually dark (often chocolate or liquor-soaked) and designed with a nod towards what’s traditionally considered “masculine” (i.e., no rosettes in sight). Although you do not need a groom’s cake, you just may want one. The groom’s cake can serve many purposes, from dessert at the rehearsal dinner, to an alternative choice to the bride’s cake at the wedding. It’s customary for the groom’s cake to be displayed next to the bride’s cake, and later cut and put into boxes for guests to take home. And believe it or not, legend has it that single women are supposed to sleep with a slice under their pillow the same night they receive it — and if they do, they will dream of their future husband. Boxed slices of groom’s cake can also serve as your wedding favors. If you go this route, take advantage of the opportunity to get creative with the packaging — an additional way to reflect your bridal style. A current creative trend in groom’s cakes is to have the cake reflect the groom’s interests and hobbies. For instance, a recent groom’s cake we loved was in the shape of a skyscraper – the perfect choice for the groom, who was in
Who could have thought that yarn on a box could make such a pretty favor? Martha Stewart that’s who! Leave it to Martha to come up with a cute inexpensive and easy favor idea. Favor boxes can look playful or sophisticated with yarn. Many of these ideas use the same technique: Attach end of yarn to bottom of box with a clear round mailing seal; wind yarn around box several times, cut off, and affix other end to bottom with a second seal. Precut all of your yarn before wrapping. From top left: A pink box is wrapped with a band cut from mesh paper; wind yarn in one direction, then the other, weaving it through. A paper band covers a pink box; it’s tied with a fuzzy orange mohair bow. Wavy white yarn binds a green-lidded box; slip extra yarn behind strands at each side, and tie in a bow. From center left: For the double bow on this box, tie a regular bow, making loops twice your desired length; next make a bow with the right loop (pull loop open, flatten it, cross one end over the other and pull through); repeat with left loop. Tape scalloped card to box, wind yarn between scallops, knot at middle with a short piece, print names on sticker paper, and cut out with craft punch. This long box is covered in tweed-print paper and nubby yarn.
From bottom left: Wind variegated yarn around a box in an asymmetrical design; slip tag under strands. Knot yarns around a matchbox- style box; splay ends for fringe. A band of houndstooth card stock and an off-center bow wrap a box. Source
Edible favors are always a hit. They can also be very personal and beautiful. One idea for an edible favor is this heart shaped cookie. Iced with the bride’s and groom’s initials, these colorful confections appeal to the eye, appetite, and spirit. Based on the concept of friendship necklaces, two heart halves are cut from one cookie cutter. To master the piped-on initials, first trace computer fonts on printed paper and practice before lettering the cookies. Source
Rose Petal Votives mixed with an area beautiful pillar candles make a stunning centerpiece. Be sure to vary the pillars to give the ultimate effect of beauty. The rose petal votives by themselves also make a unique and pretty favor that adds to the atmosphere of your wedding. These votives are a do-it-yourself item that is fairly simple to make and add a lot to the overall ambiance of the wedding. To get the instructions for this project visit Better Homes and Gardens!
Groomsmen—in my opinion—are the hardest people to buy for. Traditionally groomsmen gift ideas often consist of items like flasks, cuff links and pocket watches. But finding something that your guys like can be very challenging. A New trend is to get each guy a different gift. This makes things more personal and you can pick something especially for them. Adding personalization to any item is a great way to get them something personal. So to help you on this daunting task here are a few gift ideas and some various links to the items to cut some time.
The Golf Lover
Barware and Cigar Lover
Useful Items
Sports and Music Lovers
Unique Items
This is a cheap but attractive menu idea. Simply place a stunning menu card under a clear glass plate for a distinguished look. First measure the size of the plate well. Size and print the menu onto vellum. Use a circle cutter to cut the menus to fit the plate wells. Punch a hole in the top of each menu and loop a 12-inch-long ribbon through each hole and wah-la; you have a distinguished looking place setting. That’s all, so easy! Source
Here is a simple and elegant centerpiece idea from Better Homes and Gardens. Footed hurricanes are available everywhere—you can pick up various sizes at thrift stores to save extra money—and can be even more effective when used in multiples. Short, medium, and tall glass hurricanes are decorated with ribbon sleeves and monograms, and then fit with white pillar candles. Use double sided tape or glass glue to affix the ribbon. Source
More and more churches, synagogues, and ceremony sites are restricting the dropping of fresh flower petals along the aisle because the flowers may stain the carpet or floor. So here is a list of alternatives of creative options to the flower petal tradition.
I have been looking for rose hair clips for my wedding. Instead of the traditional veil I want to place one or two roses in my hair that match my gown. But I about fell over when I saw that most places wanted to charge $30-$40 for one clip! So…I’ve decided to make my own because it is so simple and so much cheaper! You can buy a quality silk rose for about $3 and a hair clip for about $1. So that is only $4 instead of $40. That’s a pretty good savings if you ask me! Plus this way you can attach the rose to whatever clip will work best with your hair.
Materials
1 silk flower approx. 3″ in diameter
1 metal hair clip
Tools
Heavy-duty wire cutters
Hot glue gun and glue
Directions:
Clip off the flower at the base of the head, and set the stem aside. You want the back of the flower flat, so trim off any excess material, keeping the glue gun handy – you can glue back any petals that may have come loose.
Glue the flower to the top of the open hair clip. Try to keep the flower centered, so the clip is hidden. Use the leaves from the stem to decorate the back of the flower. Glue your leaves over the back of the flower and the inside of the clip. Have patience – let the glue set before you try the clip on. Source