Here are some great ideas to help you decide on the perfect wedding day hair. Enjoy!
Author: natasha
Wedding Luminaries
My wedding is at the beginning of next month. So… I have been running around and doing the last minute meetings. At the meeting I just had with the wedding coordinator from the church, I realized we had a slight problem. Our church does not have a defined entranceway. It actually has three entrances that look quite similar. So, I had to think fast on a way to define the walkway to the entrance. I have decided on luminaries! Since it is a winter wedding in the evening I thought these would be perfect. So, now I am super excited. I thought these would be great for any winter wedding or even an evening wedding. So I decided to post the instructions. Enjoy! I hope you like the idea.
To make your own luminaries, you will need:
* Votive candles (look for long burning)
* White paper bags, lunch-sized
* Sand or kitty litter
* Long lighter (like you’d use for the grill)
Step 1
Decide where to place your luminaries. Measure the area. For closely placed luminaries, figure one for every foot. For wider spaced luminaries, place them every two feet.
Step 2
Unfold the bags, and turn the openings over 1 inch so that the bag is more stable.
Step 3
Fill each bag with 2 inches of sand. This will be around 2 cups. If you don’t have sand, you can use kitty litter. Because kitty litter is lighter than sand, you’ll use more—3 inches or 3 cups. Sand or kitty litter is vital. It keeps the luminary from blowing over and safeguards against fire.
Step 4
Place the bags outside where you would like them. When night falls, it will be time to light them.
Step 5
Nestle the candle into the sand (or kitty litter). With the long lighter, light the candle. If you don’t have a long lighter, light the candles before placing them in the bags.
Your luminaries are complete! Remember to snuff out the candles before you turn in for the night. The next morning (or if you’re a night owl), pick up the bags. If the bag is damp, carefully pick up the bag. You don’t want the bottom to fall out and sand to get all over.
A Few Tips:
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Check with your reception hall or church to make sure luminaries are allowed or if their is any stipulations that apply to them.
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You can glue doilies on the inside of the bag for a beautiful effect.
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You can use a decorative hole punch to adorn the top of the bags.
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Snow or rain in your forecast? Wrap the bottom of the luminary in a plastic bag or plastic wrap to keep it from getting wet.
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Make sure the luminaries are far away from anything that could accidentally be set on fire.
DIY Truffle Topiary
Here is a holiday inspired dessert option that will leave your guests screaming for more!
Ingredients:
* 3 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
* 2-1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
* 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
* 1-1/2 pounds white confectionery coating, divided
* 1/2 cup ground almonds
* 12 inch-high Styrofoam cone
* Miniature silk roses, red, pink and white (tree pictured used approximately 60 roses)
Directions:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt one package of chocolate chips. Add 3/4 cup condensed milk; mix well. Stir in orange extract. Cover and chill for 45 minutes or until firm enough to shape. Repeat two more times with remaining chips and milk, adding peppermint extract to one portions and almond extract to the other.
Shaping truffles: Shape chilled mixture into 1-in. balls; place on three separate waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill 1-2 hours or until firm.
Melt 3/4 pound white coating in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Dip orange-flavored balls in coating and return to waxed paper to harden. Melt remaining white coating and dip balls once more to thoroughly cover. Let harden.
Melt chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Dip peppermint-flavored balls in coating and return to waxed paper to harden.
If desired, melt any remaining coating and drizzle over orange-and peppermint-flavored truffles, as shown in photo at left.
Roll the almond-flavored truffles in ground almonds.
Making the tree: Cover the Styrofoam cone with foil if desired. Using toothpicks, stick one end into each truffle and the other end into the cone, covering entire cone with as many truffles as will fit attractively. Fill gaps between truffles with silk roses.(If necessary, you can attach the rose stems to toothpicks with small pieces of floral or masking tape and insert the toothpicks into the cone.)
Yield: 44 servings, 3 per serving.
Editor’s Note: White and dark chocolate confectionery coating is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is sometimes labeled “almond bark” or “candy coating” and is often sold in bulk packages of 1 to 1-1/2 pounds. It is the product used for dipping chocolate. Crafter’s thoughts: —These sweets are perfect for preparing ahead—undipped, they’ll stay fresh in the freezer for several months. (Thaw in refrigerator.) —Use toothpicks to dip the candies, then poke the picks into a foam scrap so the truffles’ chocolate bottoms dry smoothly.
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Vibrant Make-Up
I am posting this make-up tutorial because I think it gives some really detailed information on how to achieve this look. It also shows you how to achieve a bold eye, which could be altered for a wedding. The video also shows the viewer how to apply false lashes and all the products that are used to obtain this look. I think this look would be great for a really vibrant bride. Not all about the super couture eye? No problem! I think we could choose a different color pallet and achieve a toned down version of this look that would be absolutely stunning.
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Here is a cute and inexpensive idea for a place card holder. Simply affix two peppermint candies together with a hot glue gun and then affix the name card to the back. So simple and really cute. Just remind your guests not to eat them!
Tis The Season
As I was going through the store today I found myself humming along to a little tune. As I started paying more attention it was a Christmas song. I also noticed that all of the Halloween items are out of the way and in their place is items for the holidays. So…I decided to join the madness today and to show you a winter themed wedding. I think my favorite part of this inspiration board is the cute little save the date sweater. It is just too cute!
Pictures from brides.com and knot
Carnation Pooch by Soiree Floral
Todays brides and grooms are looking for ways to include man’s best friend in their wedding ceremony. If this is something you would love to do but do not have a pet friendly reception cite then check this out. I was searching the archives of Style me Pretty, when I found this super cute wedding decoration. Apparently Soiree Floral in Nantucket, designed this little doggy special for a bride to surprise her groom. This is a floral arrangement meant to resemble the couples dog, since the pampered pooch could not attend.
