Your wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life—and the most expensive. Weddings are known to come with many expenses, which is why DIY wedding ideas have become quite the trend. Not only can you save a little money, but you can create exactly what you've been envisioning. Continue reading "DIY Wedding Ideas" »
If you are looking for some easy decorations for your wedding or party, look no further than the popular mason jars!
With its many uses– such as flower vases, cutlery holders, and kits for favors–all you need to do in order to make them into beautiful pieces of decor is to paint them! From multiple colors to ombre tones and even glitter tops, there are so many creative ways to decorate mason jars for your event. Consider painting them with chalkboard paint and drawing designs with a chalkboard pen.
If you are looking for simple decorations that you can paint yourself with your wedding colors, consider the always versatile mason jar! For more great trends and tips, check back with the Wedding and Party Network blog.
There's a lot of things to think about when planning a wedding and the reception is a big part of it. This weeks Inspirational Friday highlights a few of the trends right now when it comes to wedding decorations.
Right now there's a lot of focus on how to make the lighting fun and unique. Use lanterns or chandeliers, whatever suits your style best, to create this cozy and intimate feeling at your wedding reception. Natural light is used as well to create an outdoorsy feeling even if the reception is held inside. Another thing that we see is the use of greenery, almost domination of actual flowers or in combination with pastel colored flowers. We hope these ideas inspire you for your wedding reception.
Check back next week for more wedding inspiration!
The vintage style has been a wedding trend that has taken over weddings of all seasons. But what exactly is a vintage wedding and how do you put one together? Wedding and Party Network has the tips and tricks to make your wedding the vintage fantasy you have been dreaming of.
Defining Vintage
Vintage means something old-fashioned making a reappearance in the modern world–bringing back the elegance and daintiness of another era.
What's so great about this theme/style is the use of antiques with some DIY. This theme emphasizes use of thrift finds in decor and using mismatched dinnerware for the table setting.
Dressing up
Vintage is centered around bringing back the old-fashioned looks. For grooms, the use of suspenders and for brides, think lots of lace. Forego the long veils and consider a headband or a birdcage veil.
The goal is to look romantic and delicate–maybe even throwing in some wears from Grandma's wedding!
Unique and Elegant
The goal of the vintage look is to look outside the traditional decor and food to make something truly intimate. Many brides enjoy the use of pictures and old typewriters as pretty decor that tells a story rather than just look pretty.
A vintage wedding can be as simple or as extravagant as a bride wants. It takes a lot of flea marketing weekends and creativity to put together.
If you are an old soul that wants to bring a little flashback to your wedding, consider going vintage. For more ideas and tips, check back to Wedding and Party Network's Celebration Blog.
Even though summer has recently arrived, there is just enough time to plan for a white wedding and Wedding & Party Network has this year's most popular winter wedding trends.
Winter Wedding Colors
When brides think of a winter wedding, some may picture turquoise or light blues and silver while others go for the deep reds of Christmas. However, this year blushes of pink and tones of gold have been making their way onto the winter wedding color swatch. Consider neutral colors like greys and tans, and even pair some colors rarely seen during the season, like mint or deep purple, which go well with neutrals.
Winter Flowers
Unless you are planning on having your wedding in the snow, bring the outdoors indoors by incorporating rustic plants along with your flowers. Holly and pine needles add to the winter theme of your wedding. You can also add these plants of the season with your reception arrangements. Baby's breath can be incorporated into all your arrangements due to its likeness to snowflakes; make your bouquet full of baby's breath and it will seem as if you are holding a bundle of snow.
Wedding Decor
Make your guests smile with a little taste of winter. Set up a hot chocolate bar with jars full of marshmallows and candy canes to stir. Add other drink options like coffee or hot tea for those who aren't fans of the sweet drink. Fill apothecary vases with marshmallows of different sizes, candy canes, and small chocolates. Both guests young and old will have fun making their wintry concoction and be grateful for the warm snack. This snack serves as both food and unique decor.
Food
You can get really creative with themed goodies like gingerbread cookies for dessert and eggnog cocktails for adults. Add a twist to the famous chestnuts roasting by dipping chestnuts in chocolate and coating them with sprinkles in your wedding colors.
Favors
Anything from snowflake shaped sugar cookies to homemade hot cocoa mix can make great wedding favors for your guests. Something they would really appreciate are some gloves, mittens, or even blankets as favors, and don't wait until after the party to give them out. Have baskets filled with them near the entrance of your reception or by the hot cocoa bar. Give them a personal touch by engraving the guest's name or the wedding date. Every time they wear the gloves or cuddle with the blanket, they will have memories of the great day they shared with you.
Personalize your winter wedding with the season in mind. Check back with the Wedding & Party Network for more wedding tips and trends.
There comes a time in everyone’s wedding planning when you start to think of places you would like your wedding. The church you’ve been going to since birth, the vineyard 20 miles up the road or the land your grandparents own all seem to come into play and are unique to every couple. Well, except one. The beach may seem like a huge hassle for those of you who want to invite 250 people, but for those looking for a destination wedding that grabs the culture of the beach without strangling it, read on.
“Sail Away with Me” was my theme when I wanted a beach wedding at one point in my life, so all these ideas have been laid out to perfectly align together. I know! I know! You’re welcome. Ok, so here were my first thoughts, “I don’t want it to be cheesy.” Same here, sister, no one wants your wedding to be cheesy and that starts out with colors.
Wedding Decor:Reception Decor
Whatever you decide for your beach side wedding, just remember, you are there to relax and enjoy the wedding, but who doesn’t love to plan a delicate and classy wedding? We all do! So enjoy planning your “Sail Away with Me” Destination Wedding!
Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding and party details. The details are what sets your wedding and party apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style and conveys your party theme. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on wedding ceremony accents.
Wedding ceremonies are the time to stamp your mark. You don't want guests to think that they're attending just a normal wedding, you want them to know they're at YOUR wedding. How are you going to make your wedding stand out from all the millions of other weddings? By incorporating your own style and personality.
In traditional weddings, every girl should wear white, have something borrowed and something blue. If it were up to every southern girl, we would have something rustic too. We know that every state has it’s own flower, but in the south, there is a known regional “bud” that symbolizes southern tradition and heritage. This natural southern mascot can be found in wedding bouquets, arrangements, wreaths and jars. Cotton buds are gracing wedding guests everywhere with their presence.
Cotton has been a unique rustic touch for fall and summer weddings. Several weddings have even used cotton fields as a backdrop to their vow exchange. But what makes this crop so special?
For your upcoming fall wedding, try something unique and rustic. It can be your statement piece or cotton can play an accent in any arrangement at your reception. Simply talk to your local florist or local farmer to arrange the perfect amount for your fall wedding. To achieve a country simple feel, try cotton in these simple decorations and arrangements:
So, to all you southern girls looking for the perfect southern rustic touch, go for the jewel that can be found outside your backyard or down the road. Either way, your guests will love the touch, and so will you.
What's in season for this years weddings in 2013? There are many trends that are emerging that will truly stand out within any wedding. Choose from various colors, themes, and decor that will make a statement. What are these trends for 2013? Wedding and Party Network has the latest wedding trends for 2013 that will definitely fit in with your wedding.
There are many wedding trends out there for 2013. Find the ones that work best for your wedding.
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When planning your wedding, it's important to stay on top of the latest trends. Why? You want to be on point with your styling, and there are truly some unique ideas out there that are definitely worth incorporating into your wedding. What's on trend for this season? Wedding and Party Network has the latest trend in wedding decor and having beautiful draping and unique decor hanging from the ceiling is a must for the upcoming season.
Your wedding guests will definitely have wedding envy when they see some amazing decor hanging from the ceiling. Lanterns, lighting, floral details, and draping all make exquisite statements. Think out-of-the-box and talk with your wedding coordinator to see if they have any suggestions. Adding decor to the ceiling truly adds more depth and exuberance to any wedding.
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