Recent Wedding Ideas Posts
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Posted by MeganH on Oct 29, 2009
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Happy (almost) Halloween! We are preparing for our annual WeddingWire Pumpkin Carving Contest this afternoon, so I was inspired to put together a Halloween Wedding Inspiration Board!
Sources (From top left): Photo 1 from Amy Atlas; Photos 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 from Martha Stewart ; Photo 4 from Romona Keveza; Photos 5, 11 from Martha Stewart Weddings; Photo 6 from Wedding Paper Divas; Photo 8 from In Any Event; Photo 12 from Cake Boss (Carlo's Bakery)
Did any of you have, or are you planning, a Halloween wedding? If so, let us know, we’d love to see the photos!
Try creating your own themed board using WeddingWire’s Inspiration Board Tool!
Here are some photos from last year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest at WeddingWire. The competition was fierce:
I can’t wait to see this year’s entries!
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Posted by Lauryn on Jul 10, 2009
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Butterflies have always had a bit of fantasy and whimsy about them. A new trend I love is incorporating butterfly details into your wedding day. You can choose to use butterflies as subtle additions to the reception or even as a complete wedding theme. Butterflies add an especially dainty touch to outdoor, spring weddings. What recurring theme are you having at your wedding?
Create your own inspiration board similar to the one above using WeddingWire’s Inspiration Board tool!
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Posted by MeganH on Jul 03, 2009
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In honor of the 4th of July holiday tomorrow, I thought we should feature a patriotic inspiration board today. Nothing says summer in America like a red, white and blue color palette!
Photo Credits (from top left): 1-2 from A Cup of Jo; 3-6 from TheKnot; 7 from Printable Press; 8 from Martha Stewart Weddings; 9 from Kate Headley; 10 from BridalWave; 11 from Hostess with the Mostess; 12 from Gap
Create your own patriotic color palette with WeddingWire’s Inspiration Board Tool!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Posted by MeganH on Jun 19, 2009
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In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, I thought I would share a few of the most popular Father-Daughter Dance Songs! Here are a few of the favorites of our WeddingWire users (in no particular order):
1. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
2. I Loved Her First by Heartland
3. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
4. The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
5. Unforgettable by Natalie Cole
6. In My Daughter’s Eyes by Martina McBride
7. Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart
8. My Girl by The Temptations
9. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
10. Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
Find these many more song options for all of your wedding dances and events by visting WeddingWire’s Songs Section!
Happy Father’s Day!
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Posted by Lauryn on Jun 02, 2009
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I have seen the above photograph before and always wondered how this aisle runner was made. Did they buy a ton of flower petals and lay them down? Wouldn’t they blow away or be dragged by the brides gown? Well. . .I finally found an answer: petal fabric! Edley Associates Inc sells 3′ square flower petal tiles, or custom 25′ by 3′ aisle runners. The flower petals are attached to a fabric, making them easy to lay down and walk on! They come in a wide variety of colors and styles so you can find the right combination for your wedding day!
I love the idea of a flower aisle runner, especially for an outdoor wedding! There is little need for other decoration as this aisle runner is the center of attention! Be sure when using aisle runners to rope off the center aisle prior to the wedding, meaning guests will need to be seated via the outside aisles.
You don’t have to use this just for aisle runners. Be creative with uses, such as decoration for the cake table. They also have flower petal ribbon available as an alternate option. This can be used to rope off the aisle before the start of the wedding, to decorate chairs, or many other uses!
What uses could you find for this fabric?
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Posted by Lauryn on May 11, 2009
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Purple and Brown Rustic Wedding by thestylemaison featuring Lipsy cocktail dresses
Purple was the hot color in fashion for fall, and I expect it to be equally as popular for weddings. Deep shades of purple are typically viewed as luxurious, regal and fancy. When mixed with brown and rustic touches in this inspiration board, purple takes on a completely different personality. Because purple can easily become overwhelming, be sure to incorporate neutral shades in as well. Instead of going with a purple bouquet, I decided to add a neutral cream bouquet.
The mix of glamorous and rustic elements adds interest. Instead of hanging lanterns from a tree, up the look by hanging a glamorous chandelier in the trees. Instead of a flower, have the groomsmen wear a peacock feather. Set up a <a href=”http://blog.weddingwire.com/index.php/weddings/this-ones-for-the-boys-cigar-bars/”>cigar bar</a> for them men at the wedding. These are all touches that add interest and incorporate the colors without being overpowering.
One of the ways to prevent your wedding look from getting to “themed” is to follow a rule of Coco Chanel. It was meant for fashion, saying before you leave the house always remove one accessory. However it holds true for weddings as well. When creating your look, step back and look at everything. Remove one or two details to create the perfect, subdued look.
-Lauryn
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Posted by Lauryn on May 08, 2009
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Photo Credits: The Puff Lounge, The Sigaro Bar, megphoto.com, Beekman Bar and Books
One of my absolute favorite new trends in wedding receptions is the Cigar Bar. This is such a great way to add a unique touch to your reception, and to have something for the men! There are several different ways you can create a cigar bar to suite your budget and your space.
DIY Bar – The cheapest and least space consuming method is to go to your local cigar shop and buy a variety of cigars by the box to set out on a table. Add some old books and a bowl of matches from some of your favorite places. You could also create some custom match books with your names and wedding date. For an extra touch add a bottle or two of brandy or scotch with some glasses.
Cigar Bar Service – There are also cigar bar companies, such as The Puff Lounge that will come out with humidors, cigars, etc and set up a cigar bar for you. This takes some of the work away from you, and gives you a more cohesive look.
Hand Rolled Cigars – I would love to be able to incorporate a cigar roller into my reception! Although this may be one of the pricier options, this is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests! CF Dominicana Cigar Catering is a company which has trained cigar rollers available for your wedding. They offer their services in a variety of cities nationwide, and thier prices are reasonable.
The Mens Lounge – If space and budget permit, why not create a men’s lounge? In order to prevent separating the men and women for too long, only have it open during a portion of your event, keep the area small as to only accomodate a small number of men at a time, and keep it easily accessed from the main reception area.
Are you thinking of including a cigar bar at your wedding?
-Lauryn
