Thursday, August 11, 2011

Unexpected Wedding and Event Details

A wedding is a celebration of love and any great hostess knows that the key to a memorable party is to make sure that their guests are comfortable and having as much fun as the bride and groom. Here are some ideas and unexpected touches that will keep your guests on the dance floor and enjoying every moment. 


A basket of flip flops in a variety of sizes for the late crowd. Inexpensive and always appreciated! 
www.theknot.com

http://chiqweddings.com/wedding_photo_gallery/12141


Thank you gifts on the way out! If you are having a valet service, give them the gifts and ask that they put one in each car as your guests are leaving for a sweet treat on their ride home.
http://agiftwrappedlife.blogspot.com/
DIY Hot Cocoa from http://www.inspiredbride.net/



A toiletry gift basket for each bathroom. Breath mints, hair ties, bobby and safety pins...
http://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2011/6/23/diy-wedding-tips-how-to-make-a-wedding-bathroom-basket.html


Bottled waters with a personalized label are a great touch when placed under each seat during an outside ceremony (especially if it's hot out!) or offered to guests as they leave the reception.
http://www.kindovermatter.com/2010/02/valentine-fun-with-guest-blogger-jo-ann.html

Monday, August 8, 2011

Fun Ideas For Your Guest Book!

A small detail that tends to get pushed to the last minute of wedding planning is the guest book. And yet, there are so many fun ways to make it more personal and unique. You can create a guest book that will actually have a place in your life after the wedding celebration is over. Here are some ideas...

www.headvsheart.com

www.swoonevents.tumblr.com

www.marthastewartweddings.com

www.greenweddingshoes.com

Friday, August 5, 2011

Babies + Chalk = Adorable Maternity/Newborn Pictures!

Since we have been creating so many baby announcements lately, we've had the chance to see all kinds of adorable pictures. Here are a few ways to add a clever and personal touch to pictures of your own bundle of joy!



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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Lulu Frost Code Rings

I could die for these. Check out these incredible code rings from Lulu Frost http://lulufrost.com/! I want 6,7,8 for my wedding anniversary date. I would get 7,21,10 for my son's birthday but that might go all the way up my finger and make me broke. Also, what happens if we have more kids...

Tyler's First Birthday Invitations

As the first post on our new blog, I thought I would share my son Tyler's First Birthday party invitations. My favorite part (aside from the adorable picture of course) was the custom ribbon that we created to look like caution tape! I ordered extra ribbon and incorporated it into other elements for his party as well. It "tied" the theme together nicely.

We also had a separate insert that asked for donations to The Child Life Department at CHOC Children's Hospital in lieu of gifts. It was a hit! We collected a huge pile of new toys and gift cards.
Photography by Rich Lander of Chard Photography