It is time to up the ante on your favor ideas, and this cute little favor is just the thing to do it! Let everyone know that you hit the jackpot with these gumball slot machine favors. The favors are personalized with your name and wedding date to give them an extra special touch. These would be perfect for a Vegas themed wedding, shower, or bachelorette party! The slot machines are fully functional and are sure to be a hit with everyone, even the kids!
A bridal shower featuring Asian cuisine wouldn’t be complete without chopsticks. Tuck wooden pairs into sleeves of patterned origami paper for a decorative display. A single origami square makes two sleeves: Cut sheet in half; fold the pieces in half lengthwise. Affix bottom and side with glue stick. Trim top with scallop-edge scissors.
Give petite flowers a larger presence by arranging them in the form of a heart. With this centerpiece there are enough blooms for every guest to take a cluster or two home. To ensure that the design stands out, use short, small vessels, such as eggcups. We combined a vibrant collection of ranunculuses with all-white details. Candles placed inside the heart will showcase the flowers into the evening.
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If you are having a beach wedding, then here is an inexpensive favor idea that your guests are sure to love! If you live close to a beach collect a variety of shells and make seashell candles. If you are not close to the sea, have no worries! Shells can be bought fairly cheap at your local craft store. To make these candles, simply follow the directions below.
What you’ll need:
• Bar of paraffin
• Wicks
• Metal wick holders
• Double boiler with a pouring lip
• Shells
• Stubs of colored candles
Most of these items can be found at your local craft store. If you can’t find metal wick holders, remove the wicks from inexpensive tea lights. Use stubs from colored candles to make candles in various shades.
Method:
Clean shells in a 10% bleach solution. Rinse with cool water and let dry.
Cut up the paraffin block into smaller chunks with a sharp knife. Melt them in the top of the double boiler by heating the water below to a slow simmer. Use the paraffin as is, or you may wish to add bits of colored wax for different color combinations. This is a great way to use up your old candle stubs. Experiment with color blends, but remember that the wax will be a shade darker when it dries.
Cover a steady surface with plastic or newspapers. Balance one of the shells on a small cup and slowly pour in the melted wax. Immediately place the wick and wick holder in the center of the shell. Leave wax to cool for at least 30 minutes so all the wax will harden fully.
Enjoy your beautiful seashell candles!
Candied flowers are a wonderful way to dress-up desserts and drinks at your wedding. Often, brides felt that they needed a caterer to achieve this gorgeous look. Well, not anymore! Here is the recipe to make your own candied flowers, courtesy of the April and May addition of Taste of Home.
Prep: 30min + standing
2 teaspoons meringue powder
2 tablespoons water
40 to 50 edible blossoms or flower petals of your choice, such as pansies, edible orchids, or rose petals
1-1 ¼ cups super fine sugar
In a small bowl, dissolve meringue powder in water. Lightly brush over all sides of flower to coat completely. Sprinkle with sugar. Let dry on wax paper lined baking sheet for 1-2 days. Use as a garnish for dessert. Yields 40-50 candied flowers.
*Make sure the flowers you pick are edible and have no been treated with chemicals.
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Spice up your wedding, literally, with a salsa bar! Treat your guests to a lovely display of chips and various salsas. Place the chips in beautiful tall glass containers. Have a variety of salsas out to please every guest. Make sure you label the salsas as mild, medium, or hot, because you don’t want the flower girl dashing for the drink station! This is a great appetizer or a late night snack for your guests to enjoy after all of their dancing. Another option is to have this station out the whole night and let your guests munch the entire evening!
When I went for my cake tasting, it was so hard to choose what flavor to have for my wedding cake. So, what did I do? I got a different flavor for every tier of the cake! I am not alone on giving variety at the wedding. Choosing a different flavor for every tier has become one of the biggest trends for 2008. I loved this idea because it gives your guests some variety and allows you to venture out of the realm of vanilla buttercream and experience something new. One thing you should keep in mind is that traditionally the cake is cut from the bottom tier. So… if you or your fiancé are cake smashers, then I recommend going with a flavor that will not stain as much on that tier. Stay away from jams and jellies or other stain prone ingredients, unless you want that beautiful dress to have a big stain in the front!
