Golf BBQ Tools Set - Ideal Gift For Grillin' & Swingin' Groomsmen

As the 4th of July approaches and grills are being prepared for holiday shindigs, I'm reminded of the ideal groomsmen gift.   If the fellows in your wedding party are masters of the grill and/or the golf course, it doesn't get any better than this Golf BBQ Tools Set.   What a way to carry out a Golf Wedding Theme!   Resources below.


Golf Luggage Tags Favors   Click on image for resource for all other items.

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Aqua and Coral Wedding Theme with Floral Accents

Perfect for a spring or summer wedding, the aqua and coral wedding theme below boasts playful floral accents.

Resources & Credits
Row 1:    Floral centerpiece (brides.com);   Favor tag;   Ring bearer tie (meandmatilda.etsy.com)
Row 2:   Bridesmaid dress (jmendel.com);   Table setting (brides.com);   Wedding cake (sugarbutterflour.com)
Row 3:    Place setting (theknot.com);   Favor boxes;   Personalized unity candle

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Fourth of July Wedding Theme Ideas - Let the Sparks Fly!

If your nuptials are taking place on or near the 4th, get in the spirit of the holiday with a Fourth of July wedding theme that's fun and festive.   If your reception will be an outdoor affair, adding a fireworks display will be oh, so exciting and timely.    Perfect for an outdoor setting, a unity sand ceremony will add more romance and sentiment to your wedding day.



Resources & Credits
Sand Table Decorations (marthastewart.com); Unity Sand Ceremony Set; Wedding Couple w/Fireworks (barriedownie.com); American Spirit Flower Bouquet (gifttree.com)

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Flowers as Wedding Theme Inspiration

The most memorable events are often themed.   The theme ties all elements of the event together into a cohesive presentation.   A favorite color palette, sport, hobby, work of art, designer, movie or city (think Parisian or Las Vegas theme) can be the basis for a beautifully coordinated wedding.   A favorite flower can also provide wedding theme inspiration.    Your bloom of choice can be featured in your bridal bouquet (of course), ceremony and reception decor, wedding cake, invitations, favors and so much more.

See more flower-inspired wedding themes below.



Calla Lily Wedding Theme
Sunflower Wedding Theme
Hydrangea Wedding Theme
Orchid Wedding Theme
Tulip Wedding Theme
Cherry Blossom Wedding Theme
Pine Cone Wedding Theme
Leaves Wedding Theme

Find wedding flowers by color

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Ojai Valley Inn & Spa - Dream Wedding Reception Venue

Imagine immersing yourself and your wedding guests in the beauty of a reception venue with awe-inspiring natural surroundings.    Before the "I Do's",  spoil yourself and your wedding party with a day at Spa Ojai or enjoy a private group art session at the Artist's Cottage.   Your groom and his friends can spend the day on Ojai's golf course (home to seven PGA Senior Tour events).

The wedding planners at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa will help make your wedding day unforgettable.

Find wedding reception accessories.



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Pea in a Pod Baby Shower Theme

I had every intention of posting about wedding dessert buffets when I came across a gem on Amy Atlas' blog.    The featured Pea in a Pod baby shower dessert buffet inspired me to create this baby shower theme board.   If you haven't heard of Amy, you must check out her work (especially if you're planning to have a dessert buffet at your reception).

Resources & Credits
Row 1:    Dessert buffet (Amy Atlas);   Two Peas in a Pod plates (theshowerfoundry.com);   Dessert buffet (Amy Atlas)
Row 2:   Cupcake cups (confectioneryhouse.com);   Centerpiece (theknot.com);   Sweet Pea Layette Gift Set
Row 3:    Avocado Salad (foodnetwork.com);   Sweetest Pea Shower Invitation (confettistationery.com);   Peas in a Pod Favors

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Tulip Inspired Garden Wedding Theme

The structural appeal (and relatively low cost) of tulips makes them a popular choice in contemporary wedding design. Create a stand-out tulip wedding theme with fresh green accents for a spring or garden wedding.

Resources & Credits
Row 1:   Tulip bridal bouquet;   Tulip place card holders;   Tulip centerpiece (australiaentertains.com.au)
Row 2:   Favor boxes;  Tulip wedding cake;   Wedding dress (annebarge.com) w/floral necklace (customfabricflowers.com)
Row 3:   Tulip place setting(countryliving.com);  Table number card;   Lyla Silk Printed Peep Toes (jcrew.com)

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Wedding Chair Covers Too Pretty To Sit On

I can't think of a word that aptly describes the wedding chair covers from Wildflower Linen. They are beyond beautiful.



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Things Festive Wedding Blog - Week in Review June 18, 2010

Miss reading the Things Festive Wedding Blog this past week?    Here's what was featured the week ending June 18, 2010:

• Baseball wedding cakes make ideal grooms' cakes or the perfect complement to a baseball themed wedding.

• Your personal wedding style will dictate your choice of wedding decorations, attire and favors.

• These butterfly wedding theme ideas will make your event soar to fashionable heights.

• Say "I Do" and howdy with one of these fabulous Western wedding dresses.

• The winners of our April, 2010 wedding giveaway were announced.

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April Wedding Giveaway Winners Announced

Congratulations to our April 2010 SpaFinder Giveaway Winners.   Here's how they plan to use their gift certificates:

• $150 certificate - Martha B., Phoenixville, PA
  "Giving as a wedding gift."
  
• $100 certificate - Wanda Y., Denver, CO
  "Bikini wax-It's swimsuit season!"
  
• $50 certificate - Tyra J., Ft. San Antonio, TX
  "Spa 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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Western Wedding Dresses - Say I Do in Denim

If you've got a hankerin' for a Western wedding theme, check out the collection of Western wedding dresses and groom attire at I Do In Denim.

See more Western wedding accessories
More western wedding theme ideas



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Butterfly Wedding Theme - Ideas to Make Your Heart Flutter

Take a butterfly wedding theme to the next level by wiring a flock of the delicate papillons to a billowing wedding dress.


Butterfly wedding dress image courtesy of Martha Stewart:   "Rosal" gown (RosaClara.es),   Hand-painted butterflies on dress and favor box;   Save the Date card;   Butterfly wine stopper favor

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What's Your Wedding Style?

Every bride has her own personal wedding style be it traditional, modern, vintage, whimsical or casual. Being aware of your wedding style will help you to choose decorations, bridal party attire, and favors that result in a cohesive wedding celebration.

Traditional

Bridal veil;   Wedding cake topper;   Favor boxes;   Wrapped bridal bouquet (occasionsniagara.com)

Modern

Monogram cake topper;   Wedding cake (Baking Arts);   Modern wedding dress (rosaclara.es);   Table number card

Vintage

Audrey Hepburn wedding dress (source4interiors.com);   Rolls Royce Phantom (starcitylimo.com);   Wedding cake (jenniferskog.com);   Birdcage veil

Whimsical

Hair accessory;   Butterfly wedding cake (pastelandiabakery.com);   Butterfly adorned paper lanterns (marthastewart.com);    Whimsical Garden stationery

Casual

Reception table setting (francesmaylive.blogspot.com);   Wildflower bouquet (Wedding Flowers & Reception Ideas);   Seeded wedding favors;   Wedding photo display (theknot.com)

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Baseball Wedding Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies

With baseball wedding cakes, cupcakes and cookies you can show your love of the sport while treating your guests to sweet goodness.


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Resources & Credits
Row 1:   Baseball cupcakes (for cake sake);  Baseball cake toppers;  Wedding cake (mynewcakehobby.blogspot.com)
Row 2:  Wedding cake (theknot.com);   Baseball cupcakes (theartisankitchen.com);   Baseball cookie favors (baseballcookie.com)

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Things Festive Wedding Blog - Week in Review June 11, 2010

Didn't catch the Things Festive Wedding Blog this past week?    Here's what was featured the week ending June 11, 2010:

• A Coral, Chartreuse and Lemon Yellow wedding color palette is perfect for summer events.

• Add poster-size prints to your wedding photography must-haves.

• Add glitz to an all-white wedding theme with diamonds and crystals.

• See why polka dot wedding cakes are both whimsical and practical.

• Add whimsy and style to your nuptials with polka dot wedding decorations and favors.

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Polka Dot Wedding Decorations and Favors

Yesterday's post on polka dot wedding cakes still has me seeing spots.   Take a look at the polka dot wedding decorations and favors below to see how easy it is to dot your celebration with style and whimsy.



Resources
Row 1:  Boat containers (Item #8413);   Favor sticker (Item #8603);  Starfish dish (Item #7076)
Row 2:  Camera table sign (Item #8938);   Favor/place card (Item #8626);  Ring pillow (Item #7139)
Row 3:  Photo coaster favors;   Photo frame/place card holder;  Cake server favors

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Polka Dot Wedding Cakes - Whimsical and Practical

Starting with an earlier post which was inspired by the Movie "Because I Said So", I've been drawn to polka dot wedding cakes.   It's probably because they are both whimsical and practical.    Whimsical because of the playful dots that adorn the cakes and practical because the dots don't detract from other embellishments.   Your cake can be decorated with edible florals, cute cake toppers, and practically anything else you want to add and still not compete with the polka dots.  



Resources & Credits
Row 1:   The Knot;   Photo by Laura Kay Photo, cake topper by FeltMeUpDesigns.blogspot.com;   The Knot
Row 2:   Graceful Cake Creations;   Country Living;   Kissing Couple Cake Topper
Row 3:   DotCom Bride;   Cake America;   The Knot

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White Wedding Theme with Diamonds

Add excitement to an all-white wedding theme with diamonds and crystals.    The images below show that there are so many ways to add a little or a lot of sparkle.    There's even bling that you can eat!    Resources and credits follow.



Resources & Credits
Row 1:   Cake Jewels (fancyflours.com);   Centerpiece diamond tealight holders;   Diamond-shaped tealight holders
Row 2:   Ring bearer pillow;  Crystal bridal bouquet (Wedding Collectibles);   White crystal bridal purse
Row 3:   Wedding cake with crystal details (jirehcakes.com);  White crystal bridal garter ;   Diamond toasting flutes

Find all other items here

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Wedding Photography - Poster-Size Prints and Collages

Take your wedding photography to a new level by turning your favorite wedding photos into a poster-size collage.   A 20" x 30" poster only costs $8.99 at Costco (if you're a Costco member, there's a $1.00 off coupon in the most recent mailer).

Using the disc of digital images provided by your wedding photographer, upload up to 30 images at Costco.com.   Select your desired poster size, orientation and border then submit your order.    Using standard shipping, your poster will arrive in 4 to 9 business days.

Collages courtesy of mthopeacademy.blogspot.com (left); dreamstime.com (right)

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Coral, Chartreuse and Lemon Yellow Wedding Color Palette

This sun-kissed Coral, Chartreuse and Lemon Yellow wedding color palette is perfect for summer nuptials.  Don't be afraid to select a palette that contains more than one vibrant color; just be sure to use a neutral color to "ground" the palette (as with the black groomsmen tux, white flowers on the place card display table and in the bridesmaid bouquets, and taupe tablecloth on the card display table).



Resources & Credits
Groomsmen tuxedo, Place card display, Bridesmaid dresses, Ceremony venue (courtesy of Peron + Killian)
Wedding cake, Chartreuse bridal shoes (courtesy of theknot.com)
Bridal bouquet (courtesy of blueridgeweddings.com)
Wedding favor sticker
Lime-flavored honeydew popsicles (dianasdesserts.com)

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Things Festive Wedding Blog - Week in Review June 5, 2010

Miss reading the Things Festive Wedding Blog this past week?    Here's what was featured the week ending June 5, 2010:

• Fresh new Tiffany wedding theme ideas including DIY instructions were shared!

• Enter this $100,000 wedding giveaway which includes a 7-night honeymoon.

• Order custom wedding garters and support a worthy cause.

• Share the planning of your cross-cultural wedding with MTV viewers.

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Having a Cross-Cultural Wedding? - You Could Be on MTV

Are you getting married this year and your love is from a different cultural background?   MTV is currently casting for the show "Quiero Mi Boda" on Tr3s, MTV's Latin American channel.   The idea of the series is to take an inside look at cross-cultural weddings and the joining of two families from completely different cultural backgrounds with different traditions.

Interested in submitting your wedding?   Here's what you need to know:

Celebrate your heritage and impress your guests with an ethnic cake topper

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Custom Wedding Garters for Breast Cancer Research

Custom wedding garter designer The Garter Girl by Julianne Smith has created two stylish garters that will benefit women all over the world.   The proceeds from the sale of these garters will be donated to Pink Initiative - an organization dedicated to funding awareness, outreach, education and research for breast cancer.

The first wedding garter design is ivory, scarlet and black and reminds me of our Valentine's Day inspiration board.    The second garter design is aqua, coral and white and would be ideal for a beach wedding theme (see inspiration board below).


Click here to order the ivory, scarlet and black garter
Click here to order the aqua, coral and white garter
Click here to see more garters
Click here to see more products that support breast cancer research


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Wedding Giveaway - Win a $100,000 Dream Wedding from WE tv

Win a $100,000 dream wedding planned by David Tutera.   Every week, starting June 6th, watch Bridezillas and My Fair Wedding and look for that week's "wedding word."   The wedding word must be entered at WEtv.com in order to register for the giveaway.   The grand prize for one winner is a $100,000 wedding planned by David Tutera, including a 7 night honeymoon.

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Tiffany Wedding Theme Ideas - Fresh Take on a Classic Theme

If you're loving this wedding theme and could use fresh Tiffany Wedding Theme ideas, check out the images and instructions below.   You'll be inspired to create your own centerpieces and wishing well using the iconic Tiffany Blue as part of your color palette.



Row 1:   Wedding gown w/Tiffany Blue sash (by Watters);   Wishing well/card box (instructions below);   Wedding cake (TNSomethingSpecial Cakes)
Row 2:    Candle favors;    Reception setting (Instyle Magazine);   Tiffany-inspired centerpieces (favorideas.com forum member)

Wishing Well/Card Box Instructions

1. The two larger bottom boxes were purchased on eBay.   The small flat boxes are from Tiffany gift cards and the small one on top is from a jewelry gift.   They're all authentic Tiffany boxes (you could also wrap plain lidded gift boxes with Tiffany blue colored wrap for this project and the centerpieces).
   
2. Cut a large hole on the top of the bottom box, then the same size hole on the bottom of the middle box.
   
3. Next, wrap the ribbon around each individual box taping it on the inside.   Using a ruler and tracing the size of slit wanted, cut an opening in the front of the middle box with a VERY SHARP box cutter.   The sharper it is the easier it is to cut so you may want to buy a brand new cutter for this project.
   
4. Use a glue gun (or glue stick) to stick the bottom and middle boxes together.
   
5. The top is actually rather easy:   just tie the three boxes together with ribbon, glue on top and place a large bow on the very top to complete your wishing well.
   
6. Make sure you complete this project at least one week before your wedding to allow plenty of drying time.

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