Rosemary Sea Salt Favor

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Use rosemary, an herb of love and remembrance, to preserve memories of your seaside wedding. Guests can take home this fragrant sea salt to sprinkle over potatoes or use as an ingredient in focaccia. After preparing, decant into airtight containers, and label with your new, shared initial and wedding date.

 

Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe
Makes 8 cups

 

This herb-infused salt is fragrant and can be substituted for unseasoned salt in any savory recipe.

Tools and Materials

1 three-pound box kosher salt (about 8 cups)
Bunches fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish

Rosemary Sea Salt How-To

1. In a large, high-sided saute pan, combine salt and rosemary. Place over medium heat, and warm through, about 10 minutes. Transfer salt and rosemary mixture to a container. Let cool 5 minutes, uncovered; then cover with an airtight lid. Let stand at least overnight.

 

2. When ready to fill containers, discard old rosemary. Fill desired containers with salt, and garnish top with a fresh sprig of rosemary; seal containers.

 

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Personalize Your Table Numbers

Who says that you have to do traditional numbers for your table numbers? Table numbers are just another small detail that you can personalize. If you or your fiancé are woodworkers, design the numbers yourself. You could also write out the numbers instead of the traditional numerals. Pictures are another great option. Take your engagement pictures and customize them for your tables or take a pic of your precious little pouch. Another option is to name the tables after local attractions in your city. You could also use special places you and your fiancé have been to instead of numbers. Your wedding theme can also be carried out to your table numbers. For example, if you are having a beach themed wedding then name the tables things such as starfish, seashells, etc. Whatever option you choose, have it reflect your wedding and your tastes and it is sure to be a hit!

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Guest Book Idea~ Calling all Sports Fans!

 

Are you or your fiancé avid sports fans? Then show it at your wedding! Instead of a traditional guest book, sign a football, baseball, or basketball. If hockey is your thing, then have everyone sign a hockey stick! All of these items would look wonderful displayed in a shadow box or hanging on the wall. If you like this idea but want to play it down a bit, just frame a picture of yourselves dressed in your favorite team’s jerseys (or going to a sporting event) and leave plenty of ink-friendly matting around the frame.

 

 

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Rehersal Bouquet

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A bride cannot be expected to walk down the isle without a bouquet. So, what do you do for the rehearsal? Traditionally the bride will carry a bouquet made from ribbons, which came from her bridal show. A bridesmaid can be put in charge of collecting all the ribbons at the shower. A simple handle can be bought at any craft store for only a small cost. All you have to do is hot-glue the ribbons on. This makes a fun and meaningful practice bouquet!

15 Father Daughter Dance Song Options

1. Bob Carlisle – Butterfly Kisses
2.Chuck Wicks – Stealing Cinderella
3.Heartland – I Loved Her First
4. Temptations-My Girl
5. Paul Simon – Father & Daughter
6. Jimmy Buffet- Little Miss Magic
7. Elvis Presley- Memories
8.Holly Dunn-Daddy’s Hands
9.Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
10.N’sync & Gloria Estefan – Music Of My Heart
11. Tim Mcgraw – My Little Girl
12.Steve Kirwan – (You’ll Always Be) My Little Girl
13. Teresa James-You’re My Hero
14.Michael Bolton – Daddy’s Little Girl
15.Beyonce – Daddy

Forktacular Idea!

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Looking for a DIY way to hold your CD favors. Then you have to check this out! This snazzy bride took a regular fork and bent the prongs to make a one of a kind holder. You can get forks fairly cheap and they can be bought in bulk which is a money saver.
Also, check out your local thrift stores to create an antic and eclectic look.
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Let Your Wedding Take Flight!

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Here is a cute idea from Kathy and Keith in Dallas Texas. Place a white ostrich feather on each chair. Then attach a tag to each feather that states, “At the kiss of the bride and groom, please wave your feather for a flight into happiness.” This creates a lovely experience that gets everyone involved in the wedding ceremony.
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