Posted on October 22, 2009 by Special Moments
This great question comes from a reader that wrote in to Nina Callaway at the About.com Weddings Blog:
Reader Melissa asks:
I just had my first Bridal Shower and we received MANY beautiful gifts for the home and our new beginnings, including gifts at our Engagement party earlier this year. My fiancé and I do not live [...]
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Posted on September 17, 2009 by Special Moments
We located another great idea when we were blog reading today that we had to share. This one is from One Wed’s.com Blog….
When I think of my best friends and sisters, several hilarious, (semi)embarrassing stories come to mind… stories that always bring a smile to my face, followed by a good, hearty laugh. And I [...]
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Posted on August 28, 2009 by Special Moments
Candy and Dessert bars are becoming very popular at wedding receptions for the guests to be able to indulge in a variety of treats at their own pace and taste…. Why not add a twist on the interactive candy bar or pre-made dessert bar and offer your guests interactive dessert stations, where the guests create their [...]
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Posted on August 18, 2009 by Special Moments
There has been a huge craze for candy buffets, but have you considered an alternative? We introduce to you a flavored popcorn bar… a.k.a. the new candy buffet.
Candy bars and buffets are very popular and have become an integral part of today’s wedding receptions. We don’t see any signs of this trend slowing down, either. We can see [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2009 by Special Moments
In these economic times, many couples are wondering if they will have to skip/postpone or downsize a honeymoon. And for couples on a tight wedding budget, spending money on a lavish trip is that much harder. But it shouldn’t be! After all of the stress of planning, and the fun celebrating with family and friends, every newlywed couple [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2009 by Special Moments
Received an e-mail today from this interesting website on creating a “Song” for your wedding day. Brian David is holding a contest and thought I would share the information with all of the loyal blog readers out there. The information is posted below for you directly from the e-mail I received from Brian David…
Good Luck!
Big [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2009 by Special Moments
During the depression, while the rest of the country was pinching pennies and just scraping by, the Rockefeller family was holding fabulous soirees complete with unique ideas. One of my favorites centerpiece ideas stems from their lavish parties. The Rockefellers would put a long, rectangular box filled with sand in the middle of the dinner [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2009 by Special Moments
Traditionally, cocktail hour is reserved for an open bar and passed appetizers. Why not change it up and offer some fun activities?
Face painting and friendship bracelet stations would be perfect for a casual, outdoor affair. Christmas parties could feature a make-your-own-ornament table filled with glue, pipecleaners and assorted craft materials. A pumpkin carving station [...]
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Posted on June 15, 2009 by Special Moments
We get it…you’re excited about your new last name and you love the idea of plastering you and your beloved’s initials all over everything you own. But stop for a second and try this on for size.
Instead of paying someone to fancy up your initials, why not have a professional designer create a logo [...]
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Posted on June 12, 2009 by Special Moments
A fireworks display is unique idea that’s becoming more and more popular these days. We love the idea of the guests walking out of the reception after having an amazing time and being greeted with a gorgeous fireworks display.
Another option is using Chinese flying lanterns. There are many different legends behind the use of Chinese flying [...]
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