Use Silk Rose Petals on Wedding Tables

Bring drama to your wedding tables by using silk rose petals in a myriad of ways.   Of course you can use real rose petals to decorate your tables but keep in mind that depending on the color of your tablecloths, the real petals may leave stains.   Scatter the petals throughout other table decor, create a table runner of petals or arrange the petals around dinnerware to form a "charger".


Pink & Red Rose Petals
Wedding Cake with Petals
Rose Petals as Table Runner
Rose Petals as Chargers



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Christmas Wedding Decorations After The Wedding

After your Christmas wedding, the following items can be used in your home as Christmas tree ornaments, table decorations or centerpieces.    It's always great when you can get your money's worth from a wedding purchase.


Snowflake Tealight Holders and Snowflake Cake Topper

Snowflake Place Card Holder/Ornament and Glass Ornament/Place Card Holder

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Bird Wedding Themes - Dove Wedding Theme

A dove wedding theme evokes feelings of love, peace, prosperity, and grace.   Let the following ideas (which include a cruelty-free dove release) inspire you to surround your guests with these feelings.    Because white doves mate for life, this wedding theme can also stand as a symbol of your eternal commitment to each other.


Doves in Flight Bridal Crown
Dove Cake Topper, Dove Food Picks, Dove Table Screen, Luminaries
Dove Tea Light/Place Card Holder, Dove Bottle Opener Favor
Balloon Dove Release
Reception Table

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What's Your Must Have Wedding Accessory?

What's the one thing you must have to make your Wedding Day complete?   We asked this question of to-be-weds and here are some of the responses received:

• The one wedding accessory I must have is creative favors for my guest that they will be talking about after the wedding saying "I went to this wedding and the bride did.......".   I am getting married June 2011 and I am looking into every detail being acknowledged.
  
• My "must have" wedding accessory: a handkerchief, to help with those emotional moments, something to hold onto.
  
• Must have accessory --- Beautiful cake topper and/or some unique favors.   I would like to do something different and unique with the favors.
  
• Disposable Wedding Camera #8401
  
• A tropical tiara would not only complete my festive beach wedding, it would charm the flip flops off of me!
  
• A winning color scheme.   It affects every accessory, so that theme will blend w/ centerpieces, favors and all the little detail to work to a cohesive whole.
  
• I think that the table centerpieces make the room beautiful.   (More centerpiece ideas)
  

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Asian Take-Out Boxes on the Candy Buffet Table

Asian take-out boxes provide a unique way for guests to take home goodies from your candy buffet table.   Add personalized stickers to the take-out boxes for added personality.


Image #1 & #3 courtesy of Polka Dot Bride

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French Vintage Wedding Inspiration

Create a French Vintage aesthetic using David Austin, cream Sahara and antique Mettilina roses in varying colors.   Crystal perfume decanters add style and are a welcome surprise as part of the table setting.   Add a white name tag in a French script for a simple yet elegant effect.   French lace paper wrapped around tealight holders of different heights take the Vintage theme to new levels.



Other French inspired wedding items:


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Bird Wedding Theme - Owl Always Love You

If you fancy bird wedding themes, an "Owl Always Love You" theme is a wise choice.


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Row 1:   Wedding Couple with Owl;  Owls Forever Image;  Bridesmaids with Bouquets

Row 2:   Owl Themed Wedding Postage Stamp;   “Owl Always Love You” Scented Soap Favors;  Owl Table Decoration/Paperweight

Row 3:   Owl Groom's Cake;   Owl Necklace ;  Owl Themed Wedding Cake


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Cheap Bridal Party Flowers? Why They're Not Flowers At All

If you were inspired by our earlier post on Christmas Wedding Theme in Red & White, you might also be inspired by these cheap bridal party flower ideas.   They're actually alternatives to traditional bridal party bouquets that are ideal for Christmas themed weddings.

The first is an idea that we featured in an earlier post that suggests having bridesmaids carry a Bible or book of prayers decorated with streaming ribbon (have the Bible personalized and it also serves as a bridesmaid gift).   Or, consider having bridesmaids wear a faux fur muff adorned with ribbon.


Images courtesy of theknot.com

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September Wedding Giveaway Winners Announced

Congratulations to our September 2009 SpaFinder Giveaway Winners.   Here's how they plan to use their gift certificates:

• $150 certificate - Anne L., Phoenix, AZ
  "Relax, relax, relax."
  
  
• $100 certificate - Marshall H., Ojai, CA
  "Giving to my new bride."
  
  
• $50 certificate - Elizabeth M., Washington, IN
  "Pedicure."

Each month, Things Festive will pamper three of our customers by presenting them with a SpaFinder gift certificate.  It's our way of saying "Thank You" for shopping with us.

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Garden Wedding Ideas - Bird & Butterfly Theme in Blue, Green & Brown

Let Mother Nature be your inspiration when choosing your wedding theme.    Perfect for a garden wedding, this light and airy wedding board incorporates love birds and butterflies with colors of robin’s egg blue, pea green and brown.


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Row 1:   Bridesmaid Dresses;   Bird Nest Boutonniere;  Hand Painted Butterflies

Row 2:   Bridal Bouquet;   Love Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers Favors;  Natural Bird Nests

Row 3:   Love Birds Cake Topper in Nest;   Butterfly Garter Set;  Wedding Cake

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Bridal Fitness - What's Your Ideal Wedding Day Weight?

Do you have your heart set on a bridal gown that'll look best on a svelte figure but you're currently less-than-svelte?    Not to worry.   There are fitness trainers who specialize in helping brides get in shape for the Big Day.

Companies like Brides Made Fit! of Metro Detroit understand that you're busy planning a wedding and will work with you to develop a fitness program that works for you and your schedule.   They have programs for everyone and every budget and will make sure you look your best in the wedding gown or honeymoon wear of your dreams.

To find a bridal fitness expert in your area, perform an internet search for bridal fitness or bridal beauty.

Image courtesy of Alpha Fitness

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Christmas Wedding Theme in Red & White

Are you marrying near the Christmas holidays and looking for inspiration for your Christmas Wedding Theme?    Look to one of the most popular Christmas staples - the candy cane.    Using the candy cane as inspiration provides an instant color palette of red and white and pattern of stripes.  Resources below.


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Row 1:   Candy Cane & Roses Centerpiece;  Winter Bride;  Wedding Cake;  Horse & Carriage

Row 2:   Snowy Leaves Save the Date;  Candy Canes in Silver Container;  Crystal Tealight Holders;  Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sticks (Homemade Favors)

Row 3:   Reception Table;  Candy Cane Cocktail (for Reception Cocktail Hour);  Red Stripe Cake Serving Set;  Flower Girl Dress

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Crystal Monogram Cake Toppers - Use After the Wedding

Crystal monogram cake toppers are a wonderful way to personalize your wedding cake.   After the wedding, you may want to consider showcasing your topper by removing the spikes and placing in a keepsake shadowbox, matted frame, or on a Christmas tree.


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Row 1:   Monogram Wedding Cake Toppers

Row 2:   Monogram Topper in Shadowbox Display;  Crystal Monogram Topper as Ornament

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A Jewel Tone Wedding Color Palette

Inspired by the wedding band of whimsical goldsmith Alex Sepkus, the following inspiration board features a colorful palette of pretty jewel tones with gold and diamond accents.


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Row 1:   Alex Sepkus Wedding Band;  Bridesmaid Dresses;  Table Settings;  Gemstone Escort Card Display

Row 2:   Bridal Bouquet;  Gemstone Cake Topper;  Diamond Table Decorations;  Gold Toasting Flutes

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The Indian Wedding Celebration

An Indian wedding celebration is truly a feast for the eyes with rich colors and textures.    Indian wedding events can begin up to one week before the actual wedding ceremony and focus on love, family and tradition.



Row 1:   Indian Bride & Groom Topper;   Indian Inspired Tandori Cake Stand;  Indian Themed Wedding Tablescape   (Table Number Tent Card, Love Votive Holders, Wooden Elephant Favors, Pillar Candles, Indian Place Card Holders)

Row 2:   Bridal Party;  Indian Theme Favor Card;  Bride Preparation

Row 3:   Bridal Mehndi;  Sangeet Ceremony;  Indian Groom

Contemporary Indian Wedding Attire

Contemporary Indian Bride & Groom ;  
Contemporary Indian Bride & Groom Cake Topper


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Vintage Inspired Wedding – Garden Variety

If a vintage inspired wedding tickles your fancy, take a look at the following inspiration board.   It was inspired by Anthropologie's Stone Garden Necklace.   Anthropologie offers a delightful collection of bridesmaid dresses, jewelry and shoes that are ideal for shabby chic, vintage or garden themed weddings.  Resources below.



Row 1:   Stone Garden Necklace;  Vintage Style Evening Bag;  Antique Finish Place Card Holder/Frame

Row 2:   Dress;  Shoes;  Vintage Lace Wedding Cake

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Winter Wedding Dessert Buffet in Lavender

Amy Atlas has done it again.    Check out this winter wedding dessert buffet in lavender.    The dazzling creation features a crystal wedding cake adorned with sugar snowflakes, opalescent barber poles, billowy marshmallows, and fondant snowflake petit fours.


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Fall Wedding Inspiration Board - Traditional Fall Colors

Although there are so many color palettes that are appropriate for fall weddings, there's nothing like drawing fall wedding inspiration from traditional fall colors.


Images courtesy of Charlotte Geary Photography

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Fall Wedding Decorations - Pumpkins + Gourds

As a lover of all things fall, I always enjoy decorating with pumpkins and gourds.   As fall wedding decorations or for decorating the home, they always add warmth and rustic charm.



Row 1:   Pumpkins & Gourds on Covered Pedestals;  Mini Pumpkins & Gourds Centerpieces;  White Pumpkins & Pink Flowers

Row 2:   White Pumpkin with Crown;  Pumpkin & Gourd Candle Centerpiece;  Buffet Table

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Wedding Color Palette - What Does Yours Say About You?

When selecting your wedding color palette, did you know that your color choices could be connected to your personality?   Click on the chart below and find out what your color choices say about you:

More wedding color palette ideas and tools



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