The #1 reason brides and grooms choose specific entrees and side dishes for their reception food is taste. And for good reason too. If it doesn’t taste good, no one will eat it, and as I mentioned last week, wasted anything = wasted money. Make Sure Your Reception Food Looks As Good As It Takes … Continue reading Looks As Good As It Tastes
RSVP/Menu Choice Tip
Here's a simple RSVP card tip for your wedding reception. If you are giving your guests menu choices on your RSVP cards, be a little more specific than "beef" or "chicken." You don’t have to go into great detail (there isn’t enough room on the card for a big explanation anyway), but a "Prime Rib … Continue reading RSVP/Menu Choice Tip
Not your everyday . . . Food
When you are planning your wedding reception menu, you may be looking for entrees that aren't your typical "wedding food." There’s nothing wrong with sharing something you find special with your guests or wanting to try something different. Thinking Outside the Box With Wedding Food But you want to make sure you don’t stray so … Continue reading Not your everyday . . . Food
Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Ok. So maybe you really want something different when you're planning your ceremony music -- but still want it to "sound" like wedding music. Here's a tip for a modern twist on wedding ceremony music. Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet? According to their Wikipedia page "Vitamin String Quartet is about applying rock … Continue reading Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your winter wedding? Then why not let the seasons guide you? Winter Wedding Flower and Decor Ideas Colors in the winter tend to be deeper and richer - think deep reds, hunter greens, and midnight blues. For a winter wedding try subtle … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Wedding Favors for Guests: 8 Yummy Ideas They’ll Actually Enjoy
Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors for guests is best, my mantra is simple: Something edible or drinkable is always a good choice. Why? Because edible wedding favors are useful in the best possible way: they get eaten! (who can resist a tasty treat?) Instead of ending up in the back of … Continue reading Wedding Favors for Guests: 8 Yummy Ideas They’ll Actually Enjoy
It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
It's a nice day for a non white wedding cake . . . . . . to semi-quote Billy Idol. Does a wedding cake have to be a delicate confection of white? Or are there alternatives to a traditional wedding cake that can be just as fun and festive? Recently, from “Darcy’s Idea of the … Continue reading It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor
Pretty napkin folds can easily add personality to your reception décor. We’ve all seen the napkin in the water glass, or the ‘standing fan’ fold. The 'pyramid fold' is fairly common too. Definitely pretty, but . . . . . .with so many different napkin folds, why not try choose something else? One of my … Continue reading Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor
For the Groom – Romance 101
Hey fellas! Did you know that it's easy for the groom to express his interest in the wedding planning with little romantic gestures for your bride-to-be? All you need is a little bit of Romance 101. Just because she’s said "Yes," and that she will be saying "I do," it doesn’t mean that you, as … Continue reading For the Groom – Romance 101
Have Fun With Your Wedding Shoes
Alternatives to White Wedding Shoes Once upon a time, the search for bridal footwear was simple. Every bride wore white pumps. Fast forward to today, and you'll find a lot of alternatives to white wedding shoes. Wedding shoes have come a long way from the plain dyables. Remember those? The bridal shoes were white pumps, … Continue reading Have Fun With Your Wedding Shoes