Sports Themed Weddings - Show Your Team Spirit

Sports themed weddings are becoming quite popular as more couples opt to make their favorite sport or team part of the wedding celebration.   Sports themed favors, cake toppers, invitations and decorations help to create a cohesive look at your wedding ceremony and reception.   Resources below.

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Hockey wedding party and hockey wedding cake (sportsthemedweddings.com)
Favors, table numbers, cake toppers, drink tickets

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June Wedding Giveaway Winners Announced

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

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Winter Wedding Table Numbers

Direct guests to the appropriate table with winter wedding table numbers that reflect the seasonal nature of your wedding celebration.   Resources below.

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Carved wood table number (Martha Stewart Weddings)
Custom snowflake tent table number
Crystal candle table number (find DIY instructions here)
All other winter wedding table numbers found here and here.

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Zinnia Wedding Invitations and Stationery

Featuring lush floral blooms, these zinnia wedding invitations and stationery items are available in several vibrant colors to brighten your wedding day.



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Blue and White Winter Wedding

Snowflakes, pearls and crystals are the stars of this cool blue and white winter wedding board.   Add interest by incorporating various shades of blue and a bit of silver into the color palette.

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Resources:
Snowflake cupcakes (perfect-wedding-day.com);   Candy buffet (flickr.com/swanksweets);   Winter bridal gown (weddingdresses.com);    Snowflake necklace
Favor boxes
Snowflake cake topper, Personalized wine label, Table number, Ring pillow

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Elegant Fall Wedding Decorations

When I first saw these elegant fall wedding decorations (especially the draped fabric on the church exterior), all I could say was "Wow!"   Can you imagine the guests' reactions as they arrive at the church?    What a statement and a way to pique interest for what's inside.   As if the entrance wasn't fabulous enough, feast your eyes on the lavish floral swags along the pews and tablescapes.   Such gorgeousness!   Resources below.

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Resources:
Church exterior, pew swags, tablescapes (bluebouquet.com)
Bridal party images (amaples.com)
Toasting flutes, personalized wine label, cake serving set, table number;   Favor boxes

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Fall Bridal Bouquets - From Simple to Elegant

When it comes to fall bridal bouquets, the overall theme of your wedding should determine the style of your bouquet (casual, vintage, modern, classic or elegant).   The sunflower bouquet would be perfect for a casual wedding, whereas the dried rose bouquet is better suited for weddings with a vintage aesthetic.   The arrangements at Row 2/#1 and Row 3/#2 have a decidedly modern feel while the arrangements at Row 1/#2 and Row 1/#3 have classic and elegant vibes respectively.

More fall wedding ideas


Resources:   Row 1:   yourbeautifulexpressions.com;    bayminetteflorist.com;   thedelightedeye.com
Row 2:   thebloomcloset.com;   bayminetteflorist.com;   perfect-wedding-day.com
Row 3:   weddingfloweridea.com;   butterflywishesllc.blogspot.com;   wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com

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The Perfect Pair Wedding Accessories - So Right for a Fall Theme

Since the pear is a fall fruit, fall nuptials complete with perfect pair wedding accessories will feel just right.   Pear-shaped candles, place card holders, and favors will be a delicious addition to your fall wedding.  Resources below.

More fall themed wedding ideas


Resources: Find all "perfect pair" themed items here and here

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Birdcage Wedding Centerpieces

Of course, birdcages make wonderful receptacles for monetary gifts and well wishes, but have you considered birdcage wedding centerpieces?   Filled with pillar candles, florals, twigs or whatever you desire, it's the perfect base for a spectacular arrangement.   Resources below.

More birdcage and bird themed ideas


Top row:   The Stylish House
Bottom row:   Birdcage on escort card table (bellefleurny.com);   Birdcage with florals and twigs

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Winter Wedding Invitations - Snowflakes, Evergreen and Elegance

Whether it's lovebirds nestled on a snowy branch, iconic snowflakes or evergreen, the images on your winter wedding invitations should hint at the warm and elegant celebration to come.    Invitations that depict wintery elements are a great way to emphasize the seasonal nature of your wedding.   Click image for resource.



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DIY Wedding Ideas - DIY Wedding Centerpieces

For dazzling DIY wedding centerpieces, attach rhinestones, pearls or other jewels to simple bud vases.   Warning: guests may fight over who gets to take them home!  Resources below.

More DIY wedding ideas


Vases; Rhinestones & other jewels

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DIY Wedding Favors With Personality

These DIY wedding favors show that a simple box can be turned into a spectacular presentation.   Fill each box with treats, wrap in elegant ribbon and top with a personalized sticker or tag.   How easy is that?  Resources below.


Favor boxes; Ribbon; Stickers; Favor Tags

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Pink Wedding Invitations - Something for Everyone

In shades that range from blush to vintage rose to honeysuckle, these pink wedding invitations show that it's possible to have invitations that are a direct reflection of your taste and style.



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Wedding Music - Nationwide Wedding DJ Service

If you're looking for an A-list wedding DJ at an affordable price, you have to check out Scratch Weddings.   Their roster of highly skilled DJ's go through an intense 10-step screening process to ensure that they're qualified to keep the party jumping!   From corporate clients like Oprah Magazine, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, MTV and Sephora to the most intimate weddings, they've done it all.

Take advantage of their Summer Special Offer and get $200 off your total music package!    Offer expires August 31, 2011.



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Wrapping It Up At Things Festive

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

Vintage Bridal Accessories

Golf Wedding Accessories

Rustic Wedding Decorations

• Easy to DIY rustic wedding decorations.

• Think you know the best bridal hairstyles for birdcage veils?

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Vintage Bridal Accessories - So Exquisite, So Eco-Friendly

The vintage bridal accessories of love. honor. upcycle are handmade using repurposed vintage jewelry and trim.   The exquisite, one-of-a-kind hair combs are the perfect accents for a birdcage veil.



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Golf Wedding Accessories - Great For Fundraisers

When a customer ordered the items below for a golf fundraiser instead of a wedding I thought, "what a neat idea!"   The wedding program could be used to outline the details of the event and to list and thank event sponsors/advertisers.   The golf bag with BBQ tools (which is a popular groomsmen gift) is the perfect door prize, raffle prize or auction item for a golf outing.   The goodie bags which are usually part of a candy buffet, could be used in the same way at a fundraiser or they could be used to package sponsor promotional items: key rings, pens, business cards, etc.   The personalized water bottle labels are a nice decorative touch and a great way to thank attendees for their support.

More golf themed event ideas



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Honeymoon Ideas - Custom Made

Looking for honeymoon ideas or better yet, help planning the romantic getaway you've always dreamed of?   Let Jetsetter plan your tailor-made honeymoon be it an African safari, sunbathing in Fiji or museum-hopping in Paris.



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Bachelorette Party Favors With Pizazz

Let the good times continue long after the event with these fun and festive bachelorette party favors.   Your girls will enjoy concocting their own yummy cosmos and margaritas.



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Bridal Hairstyles for Birdcage Veils

What are the best bridal hairstyles for birdcage veils?    I used to think that a tidy pulled back style or chignon was the only way to showcase the retro feel of this veil type but as you can see, I was wrong.   All styles including flowing locks and cascading curls look great underneath a birdcage veil.


Image credits   -   Row 1:   brides.com, castlebride.com;    Row 2:   castlebride.com, dtacustomveils.com;   Row 3:   fairytalebridaltiara.com, zimbio.com

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Rustic Wedding Decorations - Pedestal Cake Stand

If you're considering an outdoorsy feel for your wedding, then rustic wedding decorations will likely be a part of the celebration.   This DIY project with step-by-step instructions will take your wedding cake to new heights.   Thanks Laurie for sharing.

More rustic wedding ideas



Materials Needed:
A Cross-Cut Wood Plaque (round or oval)
A Cross-Section of a Tree Limb (Make sure the top and bottom are parallel)
Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue (or comparable extra strong wood glue)
A Large Wood Clamp

Resources:
Cross-cut wood plaques can be found in your local craft store or online at Hofcraft.
They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5 inches to 12 inches in diameter.    They are usually found in the section with the wood-burning kits and other wood crafts.    They are clean, sanded and ready to use.

Instructions:

1. Take your tree limb section and wipe the cut surface clean.   Put a generous amount of extra strong wood glue on the surface. (see figure 1)
   
   
2. Place the limb section in the center of the back side your wood plaque and press down firmly.   Wipe away any excess glue with a clean, damp cloth. (see figure 2)
   
   
3. Place the two joined pieces in a wood clamp and let dry for at least one hour.    If you don’t have a wood clamp, you can stack a few heavy books on top of your pedestal until it’s dry. (see figure 3)
   
   
4. Use your pedestals to display cakes and desserts (see figure 4) or use as a base for a centerpiece.    If you want to place food directly on the wood surface, coat it first with a food-safe wood sealer.   If you would like to keep the wood it’s natural color, place a piece of parchment paper beneath your cake or dessert.

Estimated Cost:
Wood Plaques $3.99 – $5.99 each
Tree Limb – Free from your wood pile (or neighbor's)
Wood Glue – $3.35


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