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Inspirational Friday – Black & White

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:46 +0000

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding details. The details are what sets your wedding apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on the color combination, black and white. This color combination is pure elegance.

It's classic and just simply gorgeous. The great thing about this is that it can be done throughout the year. Gorgeous white flowers accented with black ribbon or a black and white printed pattern wedding invitation speaks classic and elegance. There are so many things that can be done with this color combination. It truly represents a black tie affair and an amazing wedding.

Inspirational Friday – Winter Wedding

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:00:29 +0000

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding photos. So, here are some of our favorite ideas for a winter wedding. You can incorporate all the elements of this season into your wedding to make it truly a winter wonderland. The snow, soft lighting and beautiful colors are all things to think about during this season. Winter weddings are simply amazing!

A winter wedding is the time to break out gorgeous blues and winter whites. Soft candle light, creams, whites, blues or even jewel tones are great for this type of wedding. It's all about elegance. Your wedding cakes should represent this, beautiful, soft wedding bouquets and shrugs should all be apart of your wedding. Winter is a great time for a wedding, so get inspired by the photos above.

Inspirational Friday – Entertaining Groomsmen Photos!

Hannah Gonzalez — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:00:06 +0000

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding photos. So, here are some of our favorite "Inner-Child" Groomsmen pictures to do just that. Every groomsmen loves showing off their fun personality in photos, instead of being serious. So, have your wedding photographer capture their inner-playfulness for some great wedding photos.

Every woman looks forward to her wedding day, that wonderful day that every bride dreams of with her perfect dress, gorgeous jewelry, fabulous hair and magical details. But, what about the groom and his groomsmen? Of course they look forward to the special day, the day they can call their special someone 'theirs'. Let's face it, we all know that the inner-child in most men is hiding inside, aside from focusing on marrying the love of their life. Fun, anxious and ready for adventure are in all of them. Now, we expect them to stand still and act like a grown man on his special day, but all day? No way! There is one way that we can really let their true character shine through, that is, of course, if they promise to behave the rest of the day! This is by letting your groom and his friends make their pictures come alive! Playing up their likes, showing off their hobbies or just being plain old goofy you will make your groom's day that much better!

Inspirational Friday – Creative Wedding Cake Toppers

Hannah Gonzalez — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:00:14 +0000

Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. So, our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on wedding cake toppers! Wedding cake toppers represent your wedding and show off your personality. Plus, there are so many & creative things to add on top of your wedding cake. Here are some fun ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Inspirational Wedding Cakes

Cake Toppers Galore!

Not all cakes are created equal. There are no rules to follow when creating your unique wedding cake. Yes, you want your cake to be unique and special – just like you! Generally speaking, you should order your wedding cake 4 – 6 months in advance and take your time when shopping for the perfect baker. There are many aspects to consider before making your final decision. Your wedding cake is the centerpiece of your reception. So, make sure it screams out who you are and have fun with it. Your cake can be loud and bright, or soft and elegant.

When you are designing your wedding cake you will decide on the design, size and number of tiers, the flavor and filling, type of frosting, accents and details and finally the topper. If you decide on a more traditional and elegant style and design for your cake, you can still have a creative and edgy personalized topper. Why not put a touch of humor, spunk or creativity on top?

Special thank you to ann ruthmann, newwavegurly, la mia cuncina, MINInurse, RG photo, -lou-, tedsblog, dollie_mixture, and lilfatdog for their inspirational pictures via Flickr.

Inspirational Friday – Rainbow Wedding

Hannah Gonzalez — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:00:11 +0000

Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. We want to help give you inspiration for your next event, wedding or party. So, take a look and we hope to give you a bit of inspiration when planning your wedding or party. Our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on rainbow weddings! Who doesn't love a rainbow? Your wedding day is a day to celebrate the bond between you and your spouse. A day to celebrate your new journey together. So, what better way than to include vibrant colors to express your happiness? Between the invitations, food, decor, cake and clothing – you can arrange for a multi-faceted, one-of-a-kind wedding that reflects you and your bright personality.

Here are some great ideas to turn your Fall Wedding into a rainbow of delight.

Meshing together different colors can easily get out of hand, but knowing just the right amount can turn an average wedding into something your guests will never forget! You don't have to use every color in the rainbow, you can choose three or four colors, bright and vibrant colors. Then, just run with it.

Invitations: You will want your wedding invitations to look a little bohemian, with lightly muted, yet vibrant colors. Alternate the color of the writing with the color of the patterns and find a subtle but exciting in-between.

The Dress: You want your wedding dress magical for your perfect day. So, find a beautiful white or off-white dress and accent it with one of the colors from your scheme. A bright scarf around your waist, rainbow feathered hair clips, bright nail polish or beautiful rainbow jewelry will add just the right amount of flair. A bright pair of shoes will look fabulous peeking out from under your dress.

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Different color dresses will look great when matching the groomsmen ties or suspenders! Multi-colored sunglasses will add a nice touch for the groomsmen as well.

Flowers: Your flowers will tie everything together, especially when using all the colors from your theme. You can create lavish and vibrant centerpieces and wedding bouquets that will leave everyone with a smile.

Reception: If you are having an indoor reception, you can use different colored lights for the dance floor or have them shining on the walls to create a fun and bright atmosphere.

Menu: When choosing your rainbow menu, use brightly colored foods. Your desert and appetizers can include fresh fruit or a serve yourself candy buffet.

The Cake: If a rainbow cake is too much for you, you can create a beautiful and traditional wedding cake. However, the key will be to dye the inside of the cake with your wedding colors. No one will see the rainbow inside until you cut the first piece.

Music: A great version of Some Where Over The Rainbow will bring everything together.

Butterfly Release: Top it all off with a butterfly release. Release beautiful, bright, and vibrant colored butterflies to represent a new beginning for the happy couple.

Special thank you to nattywoohoo, james p wells, dalboz17, manue_aka_crazeecrafteez, jiggs images, ex.libres, concubine, conner keller, janierry, and jj_judes for their inspiring rainbow photos via Flickr.

Fresh Flower Cakes – Something Fresh & Unique!

Hannah Gonzalez — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:00:07 +0000

So, you're thinking about sending flowers for someone's birthday, graduation, welcome home or just to say hello, but you want something new, something different, something to make a statement and leave an impact on the recipient. An interesting idea is to send a flower cake. These cakes are 100% fat-free, made of fresh, REAL flowers. The recipient will have a cake that's beautiful to look at, wonderful to smell and a gift that truly stands out!

When ordering your fresh flower cake, keep in mind your recipients favorite flowers. If roses are their flowers of choice, your fresh flower cake should be made with different colored – beautiful roses! Same goes for any flower you use. Birth-month flowers would be a fun idea to incorporate into the cake, if it's for a birthday.

Flower cakes are great for parties as well! A beautiful centerpiece constructed with the colors of your party or a flower cake on your food table surrounded with delicate cupcakes are all wonderful ideas. This whimsical feel is something that will catch the eye of your guests for sure! A wedding would be the perfect atmosphere for one of these creative cakes too! Beautiful as centerpieces on the reception tables or as gorgeous arrangements placed throughout the wedding ceremony, these flower cakes will make your wedding unique . Remember, these cake are guilt free!

If you like the idea of a fabulous flower cake, then you will love to hear that flowers come in many more sizes and shapes than you thought possible! Consider speaking with your local florist about the many options available. Why stick with the ordinary when you can have something spectacular?!?

Professional florists are trained with cutting edge techniques to create breath-taking pieces of art. Talk with your local florist about your vision, and you will certainly be pleased as they work their magic, turning your unique vision into a reality!

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Special thanks to Gwen for her gorgeous flower cake photo via Flickr.

Inspirational Friday – Fall

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:00:58 +0000

Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. We want to help give you inspiration for your next event, wedding or party. So, take a look and we hope to give you a bit of inspiration when planning your wedding or party. Our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on fall! Fall is a great time to get outdoors and incorporate unique ideas into your wedding. There are so many things that you can do. From your wedding cake, wedding flowers to your wedding colors; these items can use a little inspiration from fall.

Fall is a great time for a wedding. It's absolutely beautiful outside, the weather is gorgeous and your possibilities are endless. Whether you are planning your wedding inside or out, you can gather great inspiration to incorporate into your wedding. Incorporate orange, yellows, browns, purples, green, cranberry and blue to your wedding. There are great wedding color combination to be made. Also, the wedding flowers that you use truly send the fall statement. Wheat, sunflowers, roses, zinnias, iris and aster are great things to use for your wedding bouquet. There are lots of ideas out there to create the perfect fall wedding perfect for you.

Inspirational Friday – Vintage Wedding

Hannah Gonzalez — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:00:23 +0000

Just picture your high neckline wedding dress, ivory gloves and button up ivory boots, all sound absolutely breathtaking. Imagine a more simple satin wedding dress with a cowl neck and draping fabrics, vintage jewelry and gorgeous flowers. Vintage colors include rose, gold, champagne, moss green, ivory, pale blue, pale yellow and pale green. Incorporate those colors into your wedding color scheme. Have Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms playing softly in the background to set the mood. Luxurious flowers create a naturally calm surrounding. A mansion or a rose garden is the perfect back drop for you luxurious and romantic vintage wedding. Create your dream wedding by including antiques, plenty of lace and vintage themed decorations.

Special thank you to Keith Bloomfield and Passionforflowers for their stunning pictures via Flickr.

Inspirational Friday – Nature Inspired Wedding Cakes

Hannah Gonzalez — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:19 +0000

Beautiful Nature Inspired Cakes

When you think of wedding cakes, you think of soft colors and flowers.You don't naturally think of twigs, berries, pinecones or mushrooms, but you should! The crisp warm colors of nature can easily transform into something magical when it comes to wedding cakes! Being creative and doing something different will captivate your guests and scream individualism! If you use colors that are natural, your cake will fit into any wedding color scheme. And, the summer/fall season is the perfect time to do it! Here are some great ideas to incorporate the beauty of nature into your wedding cake. Once you can picture your perfect cake, sit down with your local baker or wedding cake specialist. They will help you transform your vision into a spectacular reality! Your cake will leave a lasting impression to all who see it!

Making a Grand Exit

Hannah Gonzalez — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:00:39 +0000

So, your wedding day is approaching. However, in the midst of your planning you realize that you don't want the typical limousine exit after your reception. Are there other options? Depending on your site and the weather, there are several fun ways you can make an exciting exit from your wedding to the reception, and from the reception it's self!

A Grand Exit

Rose petals and rice are common traditions to be tossed as the happy couple exits the wedding chapel. However, there are some other great ideas to incorporate into your grand exit.

Some fun ideas to spice things up are:

Sparklers
Pom Poms
Lavender
Bird Seed
Bells (to ring – not throw!)
Butterfly or dove release
Jazz band along both sides of the walk way – groove your way through

As for your ride:

Your getaway vehicle should show the style and theme of your wedding. Here are some creative ways to make a GRAND exit!

A vintage bicycle built for two
Horse and carriage
Firetrucks or police escort
A trolley ride for the wedding party
Helicopter ride (talk about grand!)
Hot air balloon
An elephant ride around the corner
A Harley Davidson built for two
Horseback
Ride off on a Sea-Doo (for a beach wedding)

There are so many ways to leave your mark, you just have to imagine and then create! Congratulations on your big day – now go make it as special as you are!

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