Alternatives to a Guest Book

A guest book is a nice way to look back and see who attended your wedding and reminisce about your special day. And though guest books are nice, there are plenty of alternatives. Guest Book Platter You’ll be reminded of your wedding day every time you see this platter in your kitchen. This oval porcelain [...]

Anniversary Dances

A New Twist on an Old Favorite If you are looking for a new, meaningful tradition at your wedding reception, consider an anniversary dance. Instead of the tried and traditional bouquet toss and garter toss, introduce this unique wedding dance that invites everyone to participate. At the appointed time, have the DJ or band leader [...]

Making the Wedding Toast

Tips and Tricks for Making It Work One of the biggest “groan” moments of a wedding is usually the period of the reception in which the members of the wedding party toast the bride and groom. The reason most people don’t look forward to this portion of the reception is that they have had to [...]

Naming Your Reception Tables

Destination Exploration: Naming Your Reception Tables with Meaning Carry out the theme of your wedding reception with uniquely named tables, forgoing the traditional table numbering system. By assigning your guest to a table with a unique name rather than a number, you can give a nod to places, people or things that have significant meaning to [...]

Signature Drinks

Bottoms Up in Style Today’s couples are looking for unique ways to personalize their weddings and the festivities surrounding the day. A fun way for the bride and groom to express their individuality is by creating their very own signature drink(s) for their reception. You can even feature your special designer drink at the pre-wedding [...]

Renting a Photo Booth

Guest book, Fun and Favors—All in One With the sudden interest in photo booth rentals, rental companies have popped up all over the country. There is a nostalgia factor for photo booths, which is mixed in with pure entertainment and novelty. Young or old, your guests will love the option to take fun, free candid [...]

Guest Book Alternatives

New Ways to Sign on the Line The status quo is to offer a guest book at the entry way, perhaps with an attendant to encourage your guests to sign in. But with today’s unique twists on old fashioned wedding traditions, several alternative options have been created to replace the traditional guest book. Besides, what [...]

Wedding Specialty Lighting

Setting the Mood With a million little details that go into your wedding day, one that is often overlooked is specialty lighting. It is often assumed the lighting at the ceremony and reception site is adequate enough. But for a truly dazzling event, lighting is something which should be considered from many standpoints including the [...]

Wedding Receptions on a Budget

As most brides and grooms know, the reception takes up a huge chunk of the wedding budget. But there are some great options for those looking to lower costs for the wedding reception. The biggest budget savings can be found in three areas: the reception location, food and drink. Whether you need to find savings [...]

A Sushi Wedding

Forget the usual canapes. Pass on pigs in a blanket and puff pastry. When it comes to planning the wedding day menu, today’s brides and grooms are all about the exotic. A big trend in nuptial dining is having a sushi bar for reception guests. Often arriving with a special chef, the sushi bar option [...]

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