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tasty items you need for your bridal shower brunch

1/25/2019

By Hannah McCarthy
Sales Manager

We are so excited to be preparing our team for wedding season! We know so many of you are helping your loved ones plan for their wedding. You are going on walk throughs with them, cake tasting with them, assisting them while they look for their perfect dress, and planning their many celebrations. One of the biggest celebrations for a bride is the bridal shower. As a close friend or family member, you are probably getting ready for the bridal shower. We wanted to give you tasty ideas for a bridal shower brunch!

Waffle Station
A waffle station is perfect for any morning occasion. Having a few different waffle makers will allow your guests to get their food in a timely manner. Some toppings to include at your station are chocolate syrup, regular syrup, peanut butter, nutella, bananas, strawberries, sprinkles, and to top it off, whip cream!

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https://www.papernstitchblog.com/diy-mothers-day-brunch/

Donut Tower
Your guests will enjoy a donut tower! When selecting what you will be serving, opt for smaller donuts. Over the years, we have found that women have a harder time committing to one large tasty treat, but will eat several mini treats. A guest can choose to eat many little donuts or just one to satisfy her sweet craving.

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http://www.modwedding.com/2015/01/20-bridal-brunch-ideas-perfect-party-girls/

Yogurt Bowls
Yogurt is a healthier option for your brunch and is great for your guests that don’t want to eat as much sugar. Being intentional about how you serve the bowls can add to the decor of your event. If you are having an upscale bridal shower, put your yogurt in a crystal bowl or champagne glass. If you are having a rustic shower, use mason jars for your yogurt. You can either prepare the bowls ahead of time or you can put out your ingredients and allow your guests to build a bowl with the elements they enjoy.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BjpyeHglOnp/

Mimosa Bar
What better way to celebrate love than popping some bubbly? Mimosas are always a crowd favorite! This bar will allow your guests to create their own mimosas and try different types to see what they like. If they really enjoy their alcohol, they can pour more champagne. If they just want champagne for the sparkle, they can pour only a little bit. The choice is up to them. You can use the phrases, “Bubbly Bar” or “Pop the bubbly she’s getting a hubby.”

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Gourmet Coffee
Coffee is a great way to get your bridal shower started. Choosing gourmet coffee will keep your event fun. You can also include items that allow your guest to make their coffee just how they like it. Use different types of cream, various flavors of syrup, marshmallows, sugar, etc. To add a personal touch to the bridal shower, include a sign that says, “Love is brewing!”

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https://somethingturquoise.com/2014/02/04/how-to-make-wedding-coffee-sleeves/

We hope these tasty suggestions helped you as you are planning the bridal shower. You can totally customize some of these suggestions to be more personal for the bride. Let us know if you have any questions about ideas for the bridal shower. Our team would love to be of assistance at your bridal shower brunch!

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5 Essential items You Can Rent on your Wedding Day to Save you Money

1/18/2019

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By Gianna Bellino
Hiring Manager

There are some things for your wedding day that you are better off making a straight investment in. The food on the plate can’t be returned, and the perfect staff is irreplaceable (Sorry, shameless plug!), but there are other items you can rent that will save you so much time and money in the process.

Furniture
Unless your theme is highlighting Korean floor culture (which is totally on the rise), then furniture is necessary for any event. Renting can save you thousands of dollars and also a lot of time by going to a company that specializes in creating these beautiful displays.

Florals
Florals are one decoration that any wedding cannot go without, and unfortunately, renting is scarcely an option for this unless your flowers are fake and can be rented. A bonus to buying the flowers is that you can dry and keep them as mementos, and pass them off to your guests as a parting gift. However, the vases and decor that the flowers come in can be rented. Save hundreds by paying for the flower itself and not spending as much on the arrangement or vases.

Table Linens and Decor
Many venues or furniture companies will include table linens. Even if the lines aren’t your favorite color or style, you can totally dress them up and style them your way with the right table decor. Plus, you won’t have to wash them at the end of the night which will save you more time, washing, and storing. A lot of table decor is a source of wasted money because it will not last after the evening is spent. Unless you want custom designs, you can rent table decor for a beautiful place setting without breaking the bank.

Diamonds
It may sound unusual, but you can rent your jewelry including diamonds for your wedding. Other than that perfect engagement ring to last forever, other earrings and large necklaces will only be worn once. Sites like William and Henri allow you to rent jewelry (yes, even rings!) so you can be as elaborate as possible without breaking the bank.

Wedding Dress
Long gone are the days where men get to rent their suit and women have to spend 10’s of thousands of dollars buying their dress. Granted, a wedding dress is a very special gown that most women keep and even pass down as an heirloom, but as trends change and your daughter may not want to literally follow in your footsteps. You many consider renting your gown. Wedding sites such as Rent the Runway and Borrowing Magnolia allow you to have your dream dress at a dream price!

We hope these rental ideas have been helpful! Feel free to reach out with any questions you ma have about renting items for your big day!

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ceremony backdrop ideas for spring and summer

1/11/2019

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By Hannah McCarthy
Sales Manager

The ceremony is the most special part of the wedding. This is what unites you and the love of your life! Through vows, the exchanging of rings, a kiss, and other traditions, this is sure to be a memorable time for you and your guests. Their attention will not only be on you, but the backdrop behind you. The backdrop can greatly enhance the mood of your ceremony.

With couples planning their spring and summer weddings, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite types of ceremony backdrops for these seasons. You are sure to find one that fits with your wedding vision. Using pastels will give your spring or summer weddings a light, romantic feel.

Boho Wedding
For your boho wedding, make sure to use crochet, candles, and greenery! Let your artistic side show through with the textures and colors you choose. As a boho bride, you are sure to be wearing a flower crown. Coordinate the flower crown and boutonnieres to go with the backdrop.

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/628983182/bohemian-macrame-wedding-backdrop?ref=related-5

Outdoorsy Wedding
A backdrop with trees and greenery will magnify your gorgeous venue. If you are already in nature, use it as your backdrop. Whether you are surrounded by trees or full shrubs, they will provide a beautiful landscape for your ceremony. Your wedding backdrop should complement your landscape, not compete with it.

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http://janeinthewoods.com/2018/04/sedona-wedding-photographer-planner-at-creekside-inn-forest-wedding-in-the-woods/

Desert Wedding
The desert can provide a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony. Although some parts of it have Joshua Trees and Yucca Plants, other parts provide a tan, sandy backdrop. Utilizing succulents, polished lines, and clean shapes, you are sure to enhance the desert backdrop!

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https://greenweddingshoes.com/modern-desert-elopement-inspiration-in-the-sand-dunes/

Rustic Wedding
The three things that are key to a rustic wedding are wood, flowers, and greenery. As a rustic bride, you love the homey and country feel and want it reflected at your wedding! Selecting a darker wood will make your guests feel the warmth of your love. Using refurbished home items like windows and doors will make your rustic theme much more prevalent!

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https://www.brides.com/gallery/backyard-wedding-ideas#slide=1

Glamorous Wedding
As a glamorous bride, you want your wedding to be extravagant! By using an abundance of crystals and flowers, you are sure to wow your guests. For a more upscale backdrop, use materials like satin and silk in your design.

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/652021096/arch-boho-wedding-decoration-cream?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-3&pro=1

Traditional Wedding
A traditional wedding is all about roses, candles, and staying timeless. Choose colors that are classic like different shades of light pink and white. Your photographs will never go out of style!

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http://www.modwedding.com/2016/07/chic-fresh-texas-wedding-prospect-house/

How cute are these backdrop examples? We hope they helped you decide what you want as the focal point for your ceremony. Let us know how we can be of assistance with your wedding ceremony!

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how to ask your wedding party using their love language

1/4/2019

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By Gianna Bellino
Hiring Manager

Your wedding is such a special day to you, and when the time comes to tie the eternal knot, it’s important to have the right people by your side supporting you and sharing this experience with you. Whether you are the bride or the groom, you want to make sure whoever you choose to be in your bridal party is someone that will encourage you, support you, and remember all of the little details so you don’t have to fuss or stress on your big day.

Not only do they need to support you, but you also need to support and appreciate them. Remember that whoever you ask is going to have a lot of work to do for your wedding. The maid of honor and best man will plan the bachelor/bachelorette party, guard the rings, help organize so many important details, and most of all be your number one support.

If you have already chosen who those special people are in your life, then you want to invite them in a way that will flatter them, surprise them, and get them excited about saying “yes.” Most importantly, you want to invite them in their own language. We all have a love language that we speak with all of our friends, not just in our romantic relationship. If you have a successful friendship with someone that will be there on your wedding day, then the odds are, they are already someone who you know well. If you know their love language, then ask them to be your bridesmaid/groomsmen in a way that will make them feel appreciated and loved. If you don’t know their love language- I encourage you to find out. It will help you along the way in your relationship to make sure they feel valued in the friendship and it will help things run smoothly on your wedding day.

1. Words of Affirmation
If your friend is someone who is always encouraging you, or is asking for encouragement, then it may be that their love language is words of affirmation. If that’s the case, then you will make them feel special by telling them just how much they mean to you. By replicating the way you were asked to wed, you can ask your bridesmaid in a unique and memorable way by “popping” the question. Place a long, heartfelt note in a balloon, blow up the balloon, place it in a box, and when they open the box, the balloon will float out. After they pop the balloon, they will read the note, and give you and emphatic “YES!” If you want to make it a little more interesting, you can place confetti in the balloon, or even provide a little speech affirming even more how much they mean to you. The key is to let your words be abundant and generous in the way you ask this person.

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Source: http://www.modwedding.com/2015/02/15-creative-ways-propose-bridesmaids/

2. Gifts: Give them a Gift Box
For someone whose love language is gifts, you will want to ask them to be a part of your bridal party in a tangible way. One way that you can flatter this friend is to put a gift box together for them. Everyone loves receiving gifts, but this particular friend is someone who feels extra loved and appreciated by the gifts more than words or actions. After all is said and done, this bridesmaid/groomsman may end up spending a lot of money on you for your day since they are gift-givers and they will support you tangibly. To start out this relationship letting them know they are appreciated, put a gift box together full of things they will love. If she is a wino, then give her a customized bottle of Rose and some wine glasses. If he is a coffee lover, given him a fresh bag of beans and a gift card to his favorite coffee shop. The more you can fill it with creative, cute gifts custom for them- the better. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune, it just has to be tangible and let them know you are thinking of them. Personalize it with a simple note asking them to be by your side.

3. Acts of Service
If your friend’s love language is acts of service, then it won’t require any money, but it will require some creativity on your part. Someone whose love language is acts of service will feel loved and appreciated when someone does something for them. Acts of service is anything you do for them that may not be very fun, but it will make them feel supported and appreciated. If they are a mother, you can offer to come help them clean their house or to babysit and when the job is done, pop the question. If he is a foodie, you can cook a nice meal for him and ask him at dinner. If they are working on a project, you can offer to help them complete it. Find a way to cater to them, and pair that act of service with a creative way to ask them to be in your bridal party such as a card or a spa day, so they can rest while you help them complete their chores.

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Source: http://www.modwedding.com/2015/02/15-creative-ways-propose-bridesmaids/
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4. Quality Time
If your friend is someone who feels loved and appreciated when you spend time together, then it may be that their love language is quality time. This person doesn’t want you to serve them, buy things for them or even compliment them, they simply want you to be with them. It may not sound like much, but to them it’s the most special thing you can do for them. To ask this person to be your bridesmaid or groomsman, take them out to do something they enjoy, just the two of you. Take them to dinner, drinks, or on a hike. The key is to have an experience, where you and them can spend some quality one-on-one time. When the night is through, pick up the tab, and ask them with a smile to be your bridesmaid or groomsmen. The key is to pay attention to them fully, not be distracted by your phone, or anyone else. Make them feel special and loved by being with them and giving them your full attention. This whole evening will be the invitation, and to someone who loves quality time, they won’t be able to say no!

5. Physical Touch
If this is your friends top love language, but it is not yours, it may be a little tricky for you. But don’t worry- it’s actually much more simple than you think. This friend whose love language is physical touch loves hugs, massages, and they love to sit close to you. When you ask this person, use any creative variation mentioned above, such as giving them a gift box, or by gifting them a massage… but when you do ask the this question, make sure you touch their leg, sit close to them, and hug them when they say “Yes.” Whatever you do- don’t ask this person over the phone or text, be close by their side.

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Hopefully, this blog gave you some inspiration to ask your wedding party. We hope your bridesmaids and groomsmen will feel extra special when you ask them!

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