Things Festive Wrap-Up

Here are some of the inspired ideas featured on the Things Festive Wedding Blog over the last couple of weeks:

Fall Wedding Decorations

Bridesmaid Dresses

Seasonal Stationery

RECEPTION IDEAS

• Honor your heritage with one of these African American wedding cake toppers.

• A novel approach to selecting wedding music.

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May Wedding Giveaway Winners Announced

Congratulations to our May 2011 SpaFinder Giveaway Winners.   Here's how they plan to use their gift certificates:

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Wedding Giveaway - Win a $4,800 Wedding Photography Package

Let the award-winning team of photographers at Bella Pictures capture your wedding celebration.   Enter today to win a FREE wedding photography package, valued at over $4,800.

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Invite Children To Your Wedding?

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to whether or not you should invite children to your wedding.   Of course, it's a matter of personal preference but I didn't know just how heated this topic could get.   A family member married recently and opted for an "Adult Only Reception" (actually it was an adult only ceremony and reception since both were held in the same space).    She printed this on invitations and repeated this to invitees when asked if their children could attend.   I could not believe how many family members challenged her request.

While waiting in line to pick up my son's rental tux, a weary groom-to-be shared with me his frustration with the planning process.   I thought, "typical groom" until he lamented about the part that gave him the most angst.    After he and his bride-to-be dropped the "Adult Only" bomb via their invitations, family members and close friends bombarded them with phone calls, emails and text messages.   They insisted on knowing why they didn't want children at the reception.    He said that some even asked if it was for financial reasons and offered to save him a few bucks by supplying chicken fingers and juice boxes for their tikes!

Am I missing something?  Are parents now going everywhere with their children in tow?    Is it unlawful to have a reception without wee ones present?    Why is it so hard for guests to respect a couple's decision to have an adult affair?

If your wedding reception will include children, here are some ways to keep them entertained.

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Fall Wedding Decorations and Favors

Over the weekend, our site home page was "redecorated" to honor the upcoming Fall wedding season.   I just love how the shades of orange, yellow, gold, brown, ivory and black complement each other so well.    The fall wedding decorations and favors shown below were inspired by this project.

All items found here and here.



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Wear Again Bridesmaid Dresses

What bridesmaid doesn't want a dress that she can wear again (especially if she's footing the bill for her frock)?    Thanks to the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2011 Collection, your girls will find a delightful selection of wear again bridesmaid dresses.

More bridesmaid ideas



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Top 10 Inspirations for Wedding Décor

Wedding décor should be a reflection of the two people getting married.   That being said, here are ( in no particular order) the top 10 inspirations for wedding décor (click on each for an example):

1. Favorite colors
2. Places you’ve travelled to
3. An overall mood or feeling (glamorous, romantic, whimsical, …)
4. Hobbies or interests
5. Ethnic background
6. Favorite work of art
7. Favorite movie
8. Favorite flower
9. Favorite season
10. Favorite sport

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Wedding Music – Let Guests Help the DJ!

Here’s a terrific way for guests to make their song requests before the Big Day.   At Songvote.com, guests use a personalized code that you provide (on invitations or in an email) to login and request their favorite songs and vote on other suggested tunes.   You would then use this information to ensure that your DJ plays a little something for everyone.

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Wedding Day Must-Haves Revealed - What's Yours?

What's the one thing that will make your wedding day complete?   We recently asked brides-to-be to reveal their must-have wedding accessories and here are the responses we received.   Is your must-have listed?

• A unique hair piece   -   Bee S.
  
  
• Centerpieces    -   Dinae I.
  
  
• My "must have" would be a gorgeous veil!   I can't wait to pick one out!   -   Brittany S.
  
  
• My daughter will be getting married in July 2012.   I think a cake topper is a must have!  -  Laurie H.
  
  

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Love Bird Wedding Invitations

Of all our wedding invitation designs, the love bird wedding invitations are by far the most popular.   This design is available in four colors to represent the four seasons.    Can you guess which season is most popular?

More Love Bird Wedding Theme ideas


Top:   Fall, Spring   Bottom:   Winter, Summer

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African American Wedding Cake Toppers

Celebrate your big day and heritage with one of several African American wedding cake toppers that also show off your sense of humor or hobby.


To order, enter the Item number in the search box on our shopping site.
Row 1: #7092, #7098 & 7100, #7085
Row 2: #9011, #7103 & 7104, #2036-1 & 2036-2

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Things Festive Wrap-Up

Here are some of the delightful tidbits featured on the Things Festive Wedding Blog over the last few weeks:

Lovely Spring Palette

Couture Bridal Gowns

Cool Personalized Favors

COLOR PALETTE & THEME IDEAS

• Check out these blue and green wedding color palettes.

• Whimsy and color combine to create this garden wedding theme idea.

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Wedding Color Palette Idea - Tiffany Blue, Charcoal Grey and Victorian Purple

Ideal for spring or summer, this wedding color palette features classic charcoal grey with the sophistication of Tiffany blue and the femininity of Victorian purple.   Resources below.


Row 1:  Bridal party (theknot.com);   Cake (maisiefantaisie.co.uk);   Reception table (bellavistaweddings.com)
Row 2:  Diamond candleholders;   Flowers (KC Photography Studio);   Bridal party (theknot.com)
Row 3:  Earrings (etsy.com/shop/OceanHue);   Guest book (etsy.com/people/itsmyday);   Personalized napkins

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Love Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers Favors - Still A Favorite

Long after Modern Bride featured Things Festive's Love Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers in their list of favorite things for weddings, they're still a crowd pleaser.   The new price is pleasing as well.

More Love Bird Wedding Theme ideas

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Do I Need A Wedding Planner? Well, That Depends

If you're trying to save money and have asked yourself, "Do I need a wedding planner?", take the following into consideration:

1. If you're dreaming of a wedding celebration where every detail is perfect and you don't know how to pull it off, a wedding planner can be your saving grace.
   
   
2. A wedding planner will act as your advocate and help you to navigate through the planning process keeping your budget in mind.
   
   
3. It's great to have someone with a high level of taste to shape the overall aesthetic of your event, from invitations to entertainment.
   
   
4. Using the services of a wedding planner allows you to "be in the moment" and not be so stressed on your wedding day that you're not able to embrace and remember each special moment.

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Garden Wedding Theme Idea - I Do to Homespun Charm

Create a festive, vibrant and colorful garden wedding theme by combining the playful banners, flags and wildflowers of the stationery with the whimsical florals of the wedding accessories collection.

More garden wedding theme ideas



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Celebrity Wedding Gowns by Vera Wang

Vera Wang, the doyenne of all things bridal, went above and beyond to create these exquisite celebrity wedding gowns.


Chelsea Clinton, Alicia Keys, Victoria Beckham, Ivanka Trump

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Western Wedding Invitations and Stationery

Isn't the rustic and natural beauty of this collection perfect for western wedding invitations and stationery?



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