[Guide] 12 Wedding Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst
Forgo the massive amounts of beer bottles and cans, instead, make sure you’ve got a signature sip ready and waiting for your guests to enjoy. Going this route is a bit more personalized and a lot classier too. Today, we’ve compiled 12 wedding cocktails to quench your thirst (along with the thirst of everyone else …
10 Frosty Centerpieces Your Guests Will Remember
There’s something really magical and romantic about creating a wintery escape for your guests to enjoy on your wedding day. If you’re exchanging vows throughout the colder months of the year, please pay homage to the season throughout your decor choices. The wonder behind the style is so much more powerful than the kitschy factor …
14 Christmas-Themed Appetizers for Your Wedding Reception
‘Tis the season for delicious bites and festive flavors! While you’re busying preparing your holiday wedding menus, we’ve been compiling lists of recipes that you’ll want to utilize to fluff up your Christmas-time dishes. You’ll want to bookmark this one. Below, you’ll find 14 Christmas-themed appetizers for your wedding reception. These unique appetizers will delight …
Seven Tips For Planning The Perfect Father-Daughter Dance
There is no bond quite like that of a father and daughter, which is why the father-daughter dance is oftentimes one of the most memorable moments of a wedding reception. Since your father-daughter dance is an experience you will always remember, it is important to put some extra thought into planning your own to ensure …
Creative Bridal Table Decorations
Reader’s Ask: I’ve just about got my wedding hall decor planned out, but I haven’t figured out how to handle my head bridal table. What are some creative and interesting ways I can decorate the bridal table without going overboard or winding up bankrupt? Our Answer: There are a lot of ways you could go, …
Hiring A Wedding Band? Don’t Forget These 10 Things!
Caught up in the chaos of wedding planning, it’s all too easy to forget some essentials in the run-up to the big day. And with flowers, dresses, and cakes to consider, you might forget that hiring live wedding bands can come with its own complexities. Have no fear though, just don’t forget these 10 considerations, …
The Top Songs To Get Your Wedding Guests On The Dance Floor
Weddings are stressful times, not only do you have to book the venue, a photographer, the catering and the rings, you also have to make sure that the entertainment is top notch. In a bid to ease some of the stress for your big day local services marketplace website Bidvine surveyed its registered DJs to …
Ultimate Guide: Wedding Ceremony & Reception Seating
Whether it’s questioning which side of the aisle to sit on or making the escort card madness as easy-to-follow as possible, simple seating plans for the wedding day are imperative. Enough seats, no tension and complete comfort for everyone, it’s one of the last and hardest pieces of the big day to settle. Unfortunately, it …
10 Fall Wedding Sweets To Celebrate The Season With!
Desserts can be the most fun and looked forward to part of an entire meal. And that goes double for your wedding day. So why not throw a bit of the season into those bites. Add an extra punch of detail to the dessert table with these 10 fall wedding sweets.
Tips on Choosing the Right Catering Halls for Your Wedding
One of the most stressful things that a couple can go through is the planning of their wedding. There are many different things that go in to the planning of a successful wedding and neglecting to plan out every detail can be disastrous. Getting the right Azazie-made dresses or event hall is a vital part …
7 Memorable Ways to Jazz up Your Wedding Reception
Planning a wedding is an experience that can’t really be compared with anything else. Not only does it require a huge amount of time, effort, and cash, it also needs a lot of emotional investment. For most people, it is a hugely enjoyable process, but a very exhausting one too. This is why it can …
Some More Chandelier Inspiration For Your Wedding Day Reception
Add some sparkle to your reception with a beautiful chandler, highlighting the dance floor or dinner tables. No matter your theme, there’s a way to add light in a soft, romantic way with a bit of style added in too.
The Season’s Best: 6 Summertime Signature Cocktails
Every wedding deserves a signature cocktail. A sip that tastes like and represents the day’s theme and season all in one. We’re gathering the year’s best in flavors and sharing the look and ingredients of some of our favorites. And today’s it’s all about the refreshing and revitalized tastes of summertime. Take a look at …
18 Helpful Tips for a Stunning Wedding Table Setting
You want your wedding to be elegant and stylish. That’s why you buy the most beautiful dress, why you book a stunning venue, and why you should design a gorgeous wedding table setting. These are our 18 helpful tips to get you started on designing the ideal wedding table setting for your perfect day. 1. …
Color Crush: Over the Moon With Orange
Orange isn’t mutually exclusive with black. We’re charging you to think outside the Halloween box and see orange in a new light. Bright, fun and cheery, orange has to be the happiest color in the rainbow. So why not bring a little extra “happy” to the big day? Whether you go with tangerine, apricot, carrot …
Fabulous Florals for All
From vintage botanical prints for invitations to bloomified table linens and even flower-filled bridal gowns, florals are on-trend for spring and summer wedding decor and fashion. There’s something incredibly chic about featuring florals front and center in your wedding design elements. And don’t think florals can’t be subtle, either. Softer patterns and colors make for …
Color Crush: Lovely Lavender
Purple is absolutely perfect. But lavender? Even better. We’re head over heels for the light shade of purple that steals the show in wedding-day palettes. Lavender is feminine but not over-the-top girly, so you can accomplish that soft look without turning off your groom. Pair lavender with sage green and mint for decadent hue harmony. …
Say ‘Yes’ to a Reception Dress
Are you torn between the big ball gown and something more flirty and fun? Why not say ‘yes’ to two dresses? It’s becoming more and more commonplace for brides to ditch the big gown and change into a party dress after they walk down the aisle. They want to be free to dance, make the rounds and …
Incorporate Tile into Your Wedding Decor
From fashion to home decor, geometric prints and patterns are hot, hot, hot. Colorful, playful and relatively inexpensive, we love the idea of using tiles for table numbers, place cards and seating cards at a wedding reception. Even cooler? Line them in a row to make a table runner on your reception tables or group …
Infuse the Party with Some Tart Fun With These 10 Raspberry Cocktails!
Sweetness and a bout of tartness can infuse your celebration with fun and flavors that guests will love. Serve up one … or two … of these raspberry cocktails at your reception! via Pinterest
Nautical-Inspired Nuptials
Navy, white, clean lines, stripes — when it comes to wedding themes, we are crazy about nautical. Preppy, classic and modern at the same time, nautical-filled nuptials inherently have that cool factor. However, here’s a little piece of advice: don’t opt for a nautical theme unless 1) The event is by the water; 2) You have …
Fun Flavors for Your Wedding Cake
We all know that the wedding cake is the center of the reception, and one of the most photographed details of the day. So you better make it good. With cake baking majorly trending (think tv shows, cupcake shops on every block, etc.), we’re seeing a departure from the traditional chocolate and vanilla flavors to more inventive, fun …
Pretty in Pastels
Spring, Easter, colored eggs, sunshine, new buds and fresh blooms — come this time of year, we can’t help but want to paint ourselves completely in pastels. And it doesn’t stop there. When it comes to selecting your color scheme for a spring-themed wedding, there’s nothing prettier or more fitting than a pastel palette. Choose from creamy shades …
Olive Branch-Inspired I Dos
You may have been wondering just what type of greenery it is that’s been woven through almost every wedding floral design in the past three years. Search no more. It’s olive branch! The definition of rustic elegance, everything about olive branch is dreamy — the shape, color and how it naturally bends and arches so …
Think Inside the Planter Box
‘Tis the season for hauling out shovels, putting on gardening gloves and tending to your green thumb. Thus, we’re excited to bring you a little wedding-meets-planting inspiration! If there’s one trend that’s hot, hot, hot in weddings right now, it’s pulling off that effortless, organic, just-out-of-the garden feel for your big day. From free-flowing bouquets to …
Floral Focus: All Hail Hydrangeas
Hello, hydrandeas. You’re beautiful, bountiful and we love you. Blooming from early spring through fall, hydrangeas are around for half of the year, so take advantage of ’em! It’s sort of a no-brainer to incorporate hydrangeas into your wedding decor — they’re incredibly versatile — whether you use them as a filler flower or as …
All About Geometric Weddings
Math has new meaning. Modern, cool and on-trend, geometric styles, shapes and patterns are popping up in everything from interior design to fashion, art and now, weddings. From hanging hexagonal flower arrangements to triangle-topped tiers and terrarium centerpieces, geometric-inspired weddings are the coolest — unique, hipster and chic all rolled into one. You can opt …
Falling for Ferns: A Look at This Lust-Worthy Wedding Flora
Lush, abundant and the most decadent shade of green, fern-filled wedding-day decor is a look we’re mad about. Did we mention it’s an unconventional take on wedding foliage? While big, bountiful blooms are stunning, we can’t help but go gaga for a greened-out floral theme — unique, interesting and just as beautiful. Baby ferns, big ferns, tall …
Goin’ Gaga for All-Green Weddings
The first signs of green are starting to bud as we transition out of winter — and with good ol’ St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner — thus, we are majorly crushing on the earthy hue, and expect it to be a big trend for spring and summer weddings. Modern brides aren’t afraid to brush other colored blooms …
Tips on Designing the Best Spring Wedding
Spring Wedding Fever by Anoush Banquet Halls & Catering and L.A. Banquets! Spring is upon us, which means so is wedding season! Anoush Banquet Halls & Catering, LA’s premier full-service catering company for weddings, screenings, parties, and more, and L.A. Banquets, home of the most luxurious event spaces in the Los Angeles area such as, …
Warm Up The Party With These Fun Ways to Serve Hot Chocolate at Your Wedding!
Warm up the party with these fun way to serve hot chocolate at your wedding! Winter months call for festive treats and this is one of the best! From a spread full of toppings to favors they’ll remember, let’s take a peek! via Pinterest
Wedding Palette Focus: Nothing Gray About It
Once thought of as blah, dull and boring, gray is the neutral everyone is crushing on. Sharp, soft, elegant and romantic at the same time, incorporate gray into your winter wedding color palette for a look that everyone will swoon over. The best thing about gray? It matches EVERYTHING — pair shades of steel, slate, silver and …
All About Art Gallery Weddings
Not the typical couple? Are you on the hunt for a venue that’s a bit more out of the box than the predictable ballroom or barn? If you’re an art-loving duo, why not hold your big event at a local gallery? From the urban structures to exhibits hanging from the walls, the end result is …
Color Crush: Cranberry
Rich, luscious and festive, we are majorly crushing on the color cranberry (and cranberries, themselves) for wintertime wedding decor. A deep shade of red, like cranberry, can act as the neutral color in your inspiration palette (so long, gray, black and white!), pairing perfectly with colors like sage green, dusty blue, silver and rose gold. And why not …
The Perfect Venue in Melbourne for your Wedding
When it comes to choosing a venue for your wedding day, it sometimes is hard to match a location with the images that you have had in mind for your big day. Sometimes you will have to compromise as we cannot always afford the fairytale wedding. However, that does not mean that you cannot have …
Wrapped up in Wedding Wreaths
With all the holiday decor making its yearly appearance, one specific item in particular is tickling our fancy: wreaths. Square, heart-shaped, oval or circular — no matter the shape, we’ll take ’em any way for a wedding day. And bonus, these are DIY-friendly. Wreaths are a fun way to display florals and greenery without using the …
Let There Be a Snowy Soiree
It’s magical, mystical and the epitome of romance. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. If a winter fête is in your future, why not go all out and hold your big event in a snow-laden land? Think cabins, lodges and ski resorts — ah, yes. We seriously swoon for a wedding set against a …
A Cute, Christmasy Affair
We can’t help ourselves. ‘Tis the Christmas season, after all. If you’re a fanatic for all the festivities of the Christmas season, why not throw your wedding date into the mix? Some people think a winter wedding with halls decked is corny — which it can be; however, when executed tastefully, it makes for pure magic and …
Tied up in Tartan
When we think of wintertime, one iconic pattern comes to mind: tartan. Tartan table cloths, throws, napkins and now, wedding decor. Warm, vibrant and colorful, tartan was originally produced from wool, but has since extended to different materials like paper, plastic and even fondant (talk about talent!). Whether your family has Scottish roots, or you’re …
Hiring a Great DJ For Your Upcoming Wedding
Planning a wedding, while exciting, can also be extremely stressful and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, ranging from catering service to entertainment and beyond. Many people hire DJs to provide entertainment and music for their big day. If you want to hire a great DJ for your wedding, you should be very …
Pining for Pinecones
They are symbolic of winter. They are rustic, whimsical, earthy and beautiful in the same breath. Pine cones. We love them, especially when incorporated into your winter-wedding decor. Whether you bundle them into your bouquet or use them as place card holders, there are endless ways to use pine cones on your big day. Brown …
A Perfect New Year’s Eve Bash
Already one of the most festive evenings of the year, we’re seeing New Year’s Eve weddings pop up as a favorite date for couples to say “I do.” And if you’re the go-big-or-go-home type of couple, NYE is your chance to do just that — there’s nothing understated about it. We can’t help but feel like …
Petite Desserts Are The Way To Your Guests Heart: Take A Peek!
Give your guests something different to bite into with one (or more) of these petite desserts. Mix and match your favorite flavors, create a theme, serve them with signature cocktails; the possibilities are endless! Let’s dive into some ideas! via Pinterest
Happily Ever{greens} After
Wintery, festive and abundant, using seasonal greenery in your winter wedding scape is sure to be a sweeping success. Something we constantly tell brides when they choose materials for their big day decor is to look for inspiration in seasonal elements. Spring flowers, certain greens and garden flowers would be a total miss for winter …
Mad About Mixed Metallics
Silver, gold, bronze, rose gold and copper — whether you fancy just one, all or a handful in your winter wedding color scheme, metallics transform any look from ordinary to over-the-top gorgeous and glam. And long gone are the days when you had to identify yourself as “team silver” or “team gold” — mixing metallics is the …
Wedding Color Focus: Brown is Back
From mocha to chocolate, amber, caramel and walnut, hues of brown are back and more beautiful than ever. Whether the tone is the primary color of your wedding-day palette, or merely an accent color, brown sets a stunning stage for the rest of your I do decor. Think tweed suits, cowboy boots, chocolate confections, salvaged wood …
White on White: Hot, All-White Weddings
We sure do love color when it comes to wedding-day palettes; however, we are big fans of white-on-white. There’s something so incredibly chic, romantic and sharp about a monochromatic look. The best part? White never goes out of style. When choosing a single hue for your decor, we suggest opting for different kinds of fabrics, overlays …
Hot Air Balloon Accents That Will Create Magic Throughout Your Wedding
Create magic throughout your wedding with the addition of some whimsical, charming hot air balloon accents. They’ll steal the show! From the dessert bar to the reception tables, there are so many unique ways to play up these adorable details. Take a peek at some of our favorites! via Pinterest
In Love With Leaves on Your Wedding Day
Crunchy, colorful and crisp like the autumn air, fall leaves give us warm fuzzies on the inside. Sigh. Whether you incorporate them into a bountiful bouquet, outline the aisle you’ll walk down, or simply use them as a backdrop for your wedding-day festivities, we can’t get our fill of using fall leaves in big day decor. Now, …
Flawless Fall Wedding Bouquets
With harvest in full swing and bounty at your fingertips, there isn’t a more beautiful time of year to build a wedding bouquet. From rich colors to earthy grass, wheat, moss, succulents and leaves, the options go beyond your average blooms for your bridal bouquet. Perhaps what’s most charming about the 10 inspiring bouquets below is …
