Candy bars and dessert bars have been done time and time again. Instead try something new and out of the ordinary. I love these two ideas from Brides.com. Set up a float station and allow your guest to create their own retro dessert. Don’t like floats then set up a s’mores bar for everyone to toast the night away! These ideas are sure to leave a lasting impression with your guests!
Good old comfort food gets an awe inspiring twist when made into contemporary wedding hors d’oeuvres. Check out the new twist that these familiar dishes have taken on.
Let your love take flight with this beautiful wedding inspiration board. The beautiful table settings and cake are the ultimate inspiration for this design. I also love the little bird favor boxes that conceal little treats for the guests and the old-fashioned feel of the mailbox. All of the details just add to the unique and beautiful feel of this wedding.
Table Setting by Rebecca Thuss,Stationary by Grapevine,Candles , Lanterns, Bird Treat Favors,and Dove Wishing Well from Martha Stewart Food and Drinks from Brides.com
I am always looking for something fun and unique that could be used for that “something blue”. If your wedding colors have blue in them, then you are golden. If not, it can a quite challenging thing to find. That is why I like these little hot shorts! They are a great take on the “something blue”. It is different, fun, and best of all it is worn under the dress so it will not clash with your wedding colors! Wouldn’t these be great to surprise your groom with after the wedding too? I love them! Check it out!
Not every wedding that takes place in winter has to have the red, white, and green Christmas feel. If you are looking for something different, then maybe try a deep plum color. Plum is a majestic color that gives the feel of winter. Add touches of deep greens and blues to really make a statement. Think Peacock feathers for inspiration, and you can even add a few in the decor. This color pallet will be simply beautiful!
Pictures fromthe knotand Brides.com
Lime green is no longer just for the Grinch at Christmas time. It also makes for a beautiful winter wedding color pallet. The inspiration board below is simply beautiful and bound to make your heart grow!
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:
Check with your reception hall or church to make sure luminaries are allowed or if their is any stipulations that apply to them.
You can glue doilies on the inside of the bag for a beautiful effect.
You can use a decorative hole punch to adorn the top of the bags.
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.
Make sure the luminaries are far away from anything that could accidentally be set on fire.
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.
