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After months of waiting, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle finally tied the knot! The wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful, filled with much love and traditions that date back centuries! Did you miss the wedding? Here are 5 things we noticed that are definitely worth putting on the spotlight.
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This year's Spring Bridal Fashion Week was a complete success! We saw everything from tiered wedding dresses to flower accents and intricate pearl embellishments. If you are tying the knot, definitely check out these stylish wedding trends!
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Bars are a great way to add character to the reception of your wedding! They make the event a fun experience for guests and are definitely a conversation starter. From cigar to cheese bars, let these ideas awaken your creative side!
Cigar Bar
A cigar bar is perfect for all the male guests in your wedding! Set up a table in an area of the venue where smoking is permitted, display a variety of cigars and let your guests enjoy! Have other accessories like matches and cigar cutters to help guests have an even more amazing experience.
Beer Bar
This is the best way to surprise your guests and the groom! The great thing about this bar is that you can experiment and brew your own beer or get it from your local area. Rustic beer bars are most common but definitely find the style that best fits the theme of your wedding.
Cheese Bar
Letâs be honest, who doesnât like cheese? Unless you are vegan or lactose intolerant, you will definitely find this ideal for your special day! An assortment of different cheeses, crackers and meats will make the perfect bar for cheese lovers.
Wine Bar
Want to add a touch of class and elegance to your wedding reception? Wine is definitely something that never fails to make us feel fancy as we take a sip from a delicate glass cup. Whether it be red or white wine, have a variety for guests to sample at the bar. This will definitely keep guests talking even after the actual wedding!
The options and possibilities are endless! These are just a couple of ideas to get you started. Are you looking for more inspiration, need tips or want to know the trends of today? Head to our Wedding and Party Network blog, weâve got you covered!
We celebrate Cinco de Mayo but do you really know what this Mexican holiday stands for? Here is a brief history, traditions and activities that take place this day.
Some people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence day but these are two completely different holidays. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French army at what is called âLa Batalla de Pueblaâ or the battle of Puebla. On September 16, 1862, President Benito Juarez made this day an annual holiday in Mexico.
Most celebrations take place in Puebla. It is tradition to have speeches, parades and reenactments of the battle with people dressed in Mexican and French soldier uniforms. This is all done for visitors/tourist and residents to attend. Everyone wears patriotic clothing and accessories in green, white and red. Traditional Mexican food is served such as tamales, mole, salsa and tortilla chips, tacos, arroz (rice) and guacamole. What makes this celebration extra fun is the Mariachi music and folk dances, definitely bringing life to the party! Not in Mexico? No problem. Here are a few tips on hosting a Cinco De Mayo party of your own.
In the United States this is more of a day to celebrate the Mexican culture. Cinco de Mayo is surprisingly celebrated more around the U.S. than in Mexico. This day gives people in the US a chance to celebrate like Mexicans do! Are you planning to have a Cinco de Mayo party this year? Here are a few ideas for a fun Cinco de Mayo fiesta!
Use a very colorful scheme when decorating. Colors such as yellow, blue, purple, orange and green, white and red are perfect for this occasion. This is a very happy culture so pretty much any bright color will look great!
Often crepe or tissue paper is used to make decorative pieces to hang on walls or ceilings. These are known in Mexico as âpapel picadoâ. If youâre looking for a fun, inexpensive way to add character to the fiesta, this is it! Not only inexpensive, but very easy to make! All you need is patience and a little imagination.
Hereâs what youâll need:
Directions
Step 1: Cut the paper to about âletterâ size (8×10)
Step 2: (This step is optional) Draw or print template of design on a blank piece of paper.
Step 3: Select a variety of colors and stack them. Youâll be able to make more banners at a time.
Step 4: Place template (if available) on top of crepe or tissue papers.
Step 5: Fold papers down the middle. Make sure the template is in front of all papers. This is the first thing you want to see when papers are folded.
Step 5: Start cutting!
Step 6: Unfold the papers and…voila! Youâre done.
This is a great activity to do with family and friends!
The traditional foods to eat on Cinco de Mayo are tamales, tacos and mole. Tamales and mole are not easy to make so make a taco bar so everyone can make their perfect taco.
Hereâs what youâll need:
You can have as many ingredients as you like. The options are limitless.
Whatâs a party without music? Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some Mariachi.
Mariachi is the most traditional type of Mexican music! Singers like Vicente Fernandez and Alejandro Fernandez are most known for singing with Mariachi. Maybe even search for a local Mexican band in your area.
A Cinco de Mayo fiesta is all about enjoying the Mexican culture. Gather with your family and friends and enjoy a delicious Mexican fiesta.
