Friday, February 26, 2010

Wedding logo or monogram

Over 29% of brides incorporate a wedding logo or monogram into their wedding day details. Here are just a few examples of how use these to make your wedding unique:


For your ceremony, use a custom made aisle runner, with some scattered rose petals. This one from Carlson Craft is only $150!


Use lighting in your wedding decor to display your monogram on the wall or on the dance floor. Some disc jockeys can provide lighting services, or contract a lighting professional such as Colorado's Halcycon Productions.


photo from C and C Lighting and Special Event Production


There is an abundance of stationary options for wedding invitations. Why not carry your theme through the save the dates, invites, programs and thank yous. Check out these by PaperDuvet (you can order them from Precious Moments Weddings and Events!)




Order these monogramed cylinder wraps from Carlson Craft's Quite Personally line, or print your own on some transluscent vellum paper.

Skip the porcelain bride and groom and top your cake with script letters, available in a variety of colors, fonts and sizes. (Order these, by Lillian Rose, from Precious Moments Weddings and Events.)



Display your new last name, as soon as you have it, at the cocktail reception with these drink coasters by Carlson Craft.




End the night with these cute little favor boxes, filled with traditional jordan almonds. This bride, who is a professional graphic designer, made the buttons herself.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Top 10 Wedding Songs for 2010

TheKnot.com recently released its pick for 2010's Top 10 Wedding Songs:

"Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti and Spearhead

Play during cocktail hour or first course of dinner





photo from www.cateringspecialist.com


"You and Me" by Dave Matthews Band


Great first dance song






photo from MerchantCircle.com



"Only You Can Love Me This Way" by Keith Urban


Play during the photo slideshow






photo from www.lajolladjs.com


"I Got a Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas

Bride and groom's grand entrance into the reception






photo from www.seattleweddingsonline.com


"Never Had Nobody Like You" by M. Ward

For the cake cutting ceremony








photo from www.weddingcakesacrossamerica.com


"My Life Would Suck Without You" by Kelly Clarkson

For the bouquet toss to your girls





photo from www.mydeejay.com


"Hey Soul Sister" by Train

Play as one of the first slow dance songs for couples








photo from theknot.com



"Down" by Jay Sean

Play to get everyone on the dance floor








photo from www.onemanbnd.com


"Blame It (on the Alcohol)" by Jaime Foxx and T. Pain

Play later in the night, after your grandparents have departed






photo from www.dna-djs.com


"Everyday" by Vetiver

Great last slow song of the night








photo from www.socialelegance.net

Friday, February 12, 2010

Valentine's Day Dinner Party

Who says you have to spend Valentine's Day alone, as a couple? Why not host a romantic dinner party for all of the people that you love?


Start by sending off a formal invite, like these by Carlson Craft


or check out Pingg.com to email your guests free e-invitations.


Greet your guests with a specialty cocktail like this one called the Agave Kiss.

Photo courtesy of: Herradura Tequila

Make each person feel like an honored guest at the dinner table with an assigned seat, noted by these adorable heart place card holders. Order some like these from KateAspen.com


Don't forget dessert! Dress up some classic cupcakes with heart candy or try out this recipe for White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake. Yumm!



Monday, February 8, 2010

Blue and White Wedding

According to TheWeddingReport.com 's industry report titled "Wedding Color Trends 2010," most couples will choose blue as their wedding's primary color theme. 13.6% of couples choosing blues as their primary color look to pair with white.