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Trending Tuesday – Flower Girl Petal Alternative

Wanting to change the flower girl petal tradition? Have your flower girl(s) carry something different before you make your grand entrance down the aisle. Here are some alternatives to the traditional petals.

1. Balloons
Whether it's one big balloon or a couple of different colored balloons, your flower girl will make a playful entrance and will love every minute of it!

2. Ribbon Wand
Is the wedding outside? A ribbon wand will look really beautiful with the blowing wind and make your flower girls feel like fairies.

3. Garland
If you have multiple flower girls, you may opt for a garland that they can carry together. It can be a floral garland or perhaps one made out of colorful tissue.

These three alternatives to the petal tradition will add the personalized finishing touch to your wedding. For more great tips and tricks, visit the Wedding and Party Blog!

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Trending Tuesday – Groom Gifts


Putting the finishing touches to your special day? Wanting to do something special for your future spouse? Here are some ideas for gifts you can give your groom!

1. Cold Feet Socks
Surprise your groom with socks for the big day that say, "In case you get cold feet!" He will love the humor!

2. Favorite Drink
Get him a bottle of his favorite whiskey or maybe the bottle of sake he's been itching to try. He can share with his groomsmen while they get ready and toast to your wedding day.

3. Secret Message
Sew your wedding date on the back of his tie or give him a watch with a meaningful quote engraved on the back. This little token will be a memorable gift he can wear when you say "I do!"

Whatever gift you decide, your groom will be surprised and make the day even more special! For more great ideas and tips, visit the Wedding and Party Blog!

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Trending Tuesday: Ring Bearer Signs

There are many little ways to make your wedding day extra special. One way that will bring many smiles, laughs, and some "Awww's" is to have your little ring bearer hold a cute sign as he walks down the aisle before the big entrance!

The sign can be funny or meaningful, and the handsome ring bearer gets the guests prepared for the first look of the bride!

Here are some great ideas for the ring bearer sign:

1. It's too late to run because here she comes!
2. Hey ladies, I'm still single!
3. (GROOM), here comes your bride!

Whatever sign you choose, it is bound to add to your special day and make for a great photo of the ring bearer! For more great tips, visit the Wedding and Party Blog!

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Trending Tuesday: Bride and Groom First Look

It's universally known that the wedding couple hides from each other until the ceremony. This adds an element of surprise for the couple, but this tradition has been changing in recent years.

Trending now is a private sneak peak between the couple before the ceremony. Once the bride is ready, the groom is taken to a photo location where he waits patiently for his bride–sometimes blindfolded. She then sneaks up behind him and lets him look at his gorgeous bride. The look on his face makes for a most breathtaking photo.

Many couples choose to do the first look privately before the ceremony because it gives them time to take their couple portraits before the events begin. This is also a great idea if your wedding is in the evening because you can have your photos taken while the sun is still out!

Consider this trend for your upcoming wedding so you can capture the exact expression on your groom's face when he opens his eyes and sees you for the first time! For more great wedding trends, visit the Wedding and Party Blog!

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Trending Tuesdays: Library Wedding Theme

If anything should be a reflection of your personality and the quirks you hold dear to your heart, it should be your wedding. if you are the literary type, make it the theme for you wedding by incorporating these creative touches.

Cozy Bookshelf Backdrop
Many couples use gorgeous arches or floral arrangements at the end of the aisle, but have you ever considered fully-stocked bookshelves? Two tall bookshelves with a mixture of vintage-style hardback books and other pretty decorations are perfect as your "archway."

Bridal Portraits
Before the big day, have your bridal portraits made inside of a library! You will be sure to have pictures that are unique and represent your wedding theme.

Centerpieces with Meaning
A really fun way to use your literary knowledge is to create centerpieces for your reception tables that reflect your favorite works of literature. Stacks of books, framed old pictures of your favorite authors, framed quotes from your favorite writers–these are some examples of literary table decor that will show your love of literature.

Hanging Books
Looking for a creative way to decorate your reception with the library theme? Collect used books, strong fishing wire and hang the open books from their spines throughout your venue to give it a fantasy look.

Wedding Favors
Consider personalized bookmarks for guests to take as a sentiment from your big day. You can put your names with the wedding date and a favorite literary quote. Every time they open their favorite book, they will be reminded of your wedding.

There are so many ways to bring a library wedding theme to life. All you have to do is put a twist on your favorite components of literature and watch your wedding guests be amazed!

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Trending Tuesday: Photo Booth Guest Book

When it comes to choosing a guest book, many couples are finding that there are so many options to choose from than just having guests sign a book. One trending idea is a photo booth guest book.

If you are having a photo booth at your wedding or event, consider making a guest book out of the pictures your guests take in the photo booth. Make sure two copies are made of the photos, have a scrapbook on hand ready with glue, and have guests write notes and congratulations next to their silly photos!

This book will be more than a book with signatures; it will be a photo album to cherish for a lifetime! For more great tips and trends, visit the Wedding and Party Network Blog!

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Trending Tuesday: S'mores Party

With the chilly weather finally lowering the temperature, we wanted to offer a cozy party idea to continue the fall/winter festivities! Here are the basics to throw your very own S'mores Party!

Outdoors
If you are throwing an outdoor party, make sure to have enough blankets to bundle up in and some hot coffee or cocoa! Have a bonfire in the backyard and offer different types of crackers and chocolates so your guests can try different s'more flavors!

Indoors
Want to stay warm indoors? No worries! You can put s'mores in the oven for a more homemade treat. Make sure to keep an eye on them because they get toasty fast. Move furniture around and have everyone sit on the floor with comfy pillows and blankets to give it a "camping" feel.

Whether it's a birthday or a new engagement, make it a S'mores party! Check back with Wedding and Party Network for more great ideas!

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Trending Tuesdays – Painted Mason Jars

If you are looking for some easy decorations for your wedding or party, look no further than the popular mason jars!

With its many uses– such as flower vases, cutlery holders, and kits for favors–all you need to do in order to make them into beautiful pieces of decor is to paint them! From multiple colors to ombre tones and even glitter tops, there are so many creative ways to decorate mason jars for your event. Consider painting them with chalkboard paint and drawing designs with a chalkboard pen.

If you are looking for simple decorations that you can paint yourself with your wedding colors, consider the always versatile mason jar! For more great trends and tips, check back with the Wedding and Party Network blog.

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Trending Tuesdays – Winter Wedding Trends

We at Wedding and Party Network have looked around to find some inspiration for winter weddings. Here's our list of what we found.

Gold and Silver.

Use these colors separately or even together. They both add elegance to your wedding. Incorporate these colors in your bridesmaids dresses or the wedding cake. It adds a frosty feeling if you use silver or a warmth if you use gold.

winter cake

Winter Colors

Green and white are the colors of winter. You can use a lot of pines (and pine cones) in the decorations for your silverware, table runners, on the chairs or just simply use them as decor at food stations. You will already use white in the dress and table linens but there are so many other ways you can implement white in the shape of snowflakes or just normal snow looking details. These are not the only colors. Green and white go great with pale pastels and complete the look, especially in a bouquet!

winter colors

It’s All About Comfort

Comfort food has become a big hit when it comes to weddings. Serve comfort food as a late night snack for your guests. Also, serve comfort food as part of the actual meal in the shape of fancy mac and cheese and biscuits and gravy. To make it more fun, make your favorite comfort food in mini versions. Imagine small cheeseburgers or some cookies and milk. It’s going to be a favorite all around.

comfort food

With A Scent Of Winter

During Christmas time you can always smell cinnamon and other lovely spices coming from the kitchen. Why not invite these scents and flavors to your wedding? And don't forget about the smell of pines from the Christmas tree.

winter scent

 

We hope that this has given you some new ideas for planning your wedding this winter. Check back for more inspiration and ideas from Wedding and Party Network.

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Trending Tuesdays – October Decor

Throwing a party this month? Planning a big Halloween shindig? Here are some easy ideas to decorate your home for the big event!

Pumpkins
A classic decor item can really stand out with a twist! Grab some small pumpkins from your local grocery store and paint the bottom half of them with metallic paint. You can also paint designs like polka dots or stripes to give them different looks. Spread them out throughout your home to keep the theme of the season in every room.

Candy Corn
Fill jars with candy corn and display them on coffee tables, book cases, and counters. The natural pop of color will add to your decor and you'll have candy readily available throughout your space.

Painted Letters
Make a big statement with painted letters. Grab wooden letters from your local craft store and paint them with the colors of the season. Spell out words like "Eek" or "Boo" and make them a focal point on your dining room table or on top of your fireplace.

It doesn't take much to make your holiday decor really stand out! With these simple tricks, your home will be ready for your October party! Check back with the Wedding and Party Blog for more great ideas!

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A wedding photographer is one of the most essential vendors of your big day! You're choosing someone to capture the feeling of the day through the lens of a camera and provide you with photos to cherish—it's a big deal! You'll want to meet with your potential wedding photographer to discuss what you want, find out more about their work, and decide whether you vibe with them. Here are some questions to ask to help you both shoot your shot!