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Monday, September 27, 2010

CANDY-LAND FANTASY WEDDING

Two of my favorite things are bright colours and sweet treats. This fantasy wedding includes both elements with an elegant mood. 

Colour Scheme and Dress
Enable to achieve a chic candy land theme, colour is very important. Choose 2 principal colours followed by accent colour’s to create the desired candy land look. I suggest using blue and purple for dress’s/ tux’s and for the main decorations (table clothes, chairs, ribbions). Bring warmth and character using pink , green and yellow for napkins, balloons, ect . This is no ordinary wedding, so for the bride’s dress, opt for something bold and beautiful. The bridesmaid’s will wear an elegant and unique piece. 
 
Dinner and cake
To prepare for the sugar over load, serve a healthy meal consisting of raw veggies and protein. A great starter would be cashew butter on a Swiss chard leaf. Dessert is buffet style so avoid too much traffic during dinner and hire servers. Dessert is where the fun of candy land can be at its finest, have an array of candy in a buffet style. This will add fun and colour to the wedding reception and bring the party back to their childhood roots. Before you begin designing your candy buffet, an important thing to remember is that it’s an added expense and must be included into your wedding budget.
Cake will also be served shortly after dinner; guests may choose to have candy and/or cake. The cake can be as simple or complex as you desire. A white cake can be dressed up in lollipops, chocolate, jellybeans, caramel, and so much more.

Flowers and aisle decoration
Traditionally flowers are used to compliment the dress and wedding parties’ attire. I propose using bight coloured lollipops in different shapes and sizes. A thought would be to have the aisle leading to the alter as the boardwalk from the candyland board game. Avoid anything candy cane like, it’s tacky and to Christmas like.
Candy themed weddings are an excellent choice for all those sweeties out there. Recreate and enjoy your own stylish candy land wedding theme on any budget. Bye for now love birds.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

THE ROCKSTAR WEDDING

Rock Star Wedding
As our first THEME we decided to pay homage to the quintessential Rock Star Wedding. Who doesn’t want an ultimate wedding similar to that of Tommy Lee & Pam Anderson or Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed? An ambiance filled with red roses, leather, electric guitars and chrome are the basic requirements to fulfill this fantasy. Here are your must haves:
Clothing:
Bride:  My ladies, when you decide on a rock star themes wedding; your dress style can be short, include leather or even be accessorized with black lace. We found a few dress styles that we think will help you determine what works best for you.
Groom: All rock gods stay away from the penguin suites. You will see them in maroon or navy blue. With a top hat and a ruffled shirt. Below is the Guns and Roses - November Rain Video which can provide some inspiration.






Music: 

Be sure to chose a band that covers all your music requirements. Remember not all your guests will be as dedicated rockers as you so ensure there is a balance without jeopardizing the theme.

The Cake:

Pastry chefs are doing all sorts with cakes these days. Here are a couple samples of great themed cakes.




http://faeries-demise.deviantart.com/art/Rae-and-Stefans-wedding-cake-106876553

 
http://chelseachatterbox.deviantart.com/art/Wedding-Cake-112876184

Basic Wedding Checklist

As our first post we thought it would be great to provide a basic checklist to achieve the perfect wedding. So no matter which crazy theme you choose the following to do list will guide you along the way.



 wedding 2009 n15 by ~alexkatana


 
12 Months Before

Wedding style or colors
Budget
Choose wedding date
Choose wedding dress


Get in wedding day shape
Interview wedding caterers


9 – 11 Months Before
Find wedding reception location
Find ceremony official and site
Start guest list
Put together your bridal party, groomsmen, ring beer and flow girl
Find wedding florist
Reception band or dj
Tent or lighting rental if necessary
Think of wording for invitations
Start a wedding registry at favorite stores


6 - 8 Months Before
Brides maid dresses
Make to do list for brides maid and grooms mad
Book honey moon?
Arrange music for ceremony
Pick wedding cake


Find pictures of hair styles
Book hotels for out of town guest
Start planning rehearsal dinner
Finalize caterer and dinner menu
Look into Reception centre pieces
Research and purchase wedding insurance
Order wedding invitations

4 – 5 Months
Finalize what grooms men are wearing
Find a calligrapher in the area
Choose and reserve all wedding rentals like chairs and tables
Buy or rent tux for groom
Book rehearsal dinner site
Book hotel room for wedding night
Make all honey moon travel plans
Send invitations out at 3 months prior

2-3 Months Before
Shop and purchase wedding bans
Put together wedding beauty plans like at the spa
Buy wedding favors
Talk to maid of hour about bridal party, bachelorette party and bachelor party
Order alcohol for bar
Arrange wedding day transportation

6 Weeks Before
Start writing ceremony program
Work on vows
Submit new paper wedding announcement
Hair trial hair appointment
Attend bachelor party
Buy gifts for wedding party


3-4 Weeks Before
Buy guest book
Send out rehearsal dinner invitations
Get marriage license and get all official documents done
Finish & Print ceremony programs
Work on “must play songs”
Work out wedding day timing and details
Have hair and makeup trial runs
Pick up dress and get garter
Start thank you notes
1-2 Weeks Before
Put together reception seating plan
Prepare wedding thanks or toasts
Shop and back for honey moon
Groom get hair cut
Put together wedding day overnight bag

Day Before
Get mani and pedi 


Confirm honey moon travels
Have someone drop off guest book and pen at reception site
Put everything together and set aside – dress shoes..
Sleep
Have fun and relax at rehearsal dinner
Set alarm
Day Of
Take a moment to thank parents and tell them you love them
Take a moment after ceremony to exchange gifts and congratulatory kiss
Confirm with people you expect to give /lead toasts at reception