I just have to share this new website I came across for gift registry. The site is http://www.honeymoonwishes.com/. You can register for all kinds of great things in lieu of dishware, glassware or any other kitchen gadget you don't really need......do ya?
You can register for honeymoon stuff, from massages, breakfast in bed, zipline tours, snorkeling adventures and much more. It's super easy to sign up and to get started. This site is a fool proof way to have an amazing honeymoon that you'll never forget!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Preserving the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake
Sharing a piece of cake on your anniversary is a wonderful idea.....as long as you can't taste the fact that the piece of cake is one year old! Here's some tips on how to keep your top layer as fresh as possible:
~First, don't forget to ask your baker or caterer to set the top tier aside so it doesn't get accidentally served at the reception
~Chill or flash freeze the cake to harden the icing prior to wrapping. Always wrap in plastic wrap since foil will leave your cake with freezer burn.
~Once you get home, seal the cake in an airtight bag, place it in the freezer & label it appropriately (you don't want to mistake it for last weeks leftovers and thaw it out too early).
~Thaw your cake in the fridge the day prior to your anniversary
Another fun option is cutting your top tier into 12 slices and having one each month on a monthly anniversary cycle.......just don't forget to mix in one part cake and one part cardio!!
~First, don't forget to ask your baker or caterer to set the top tier aside so it doesn't get accidentally served at the reception
~Chill or flash freeze the cake to harden the icing prior to wrapping. Always wrap in plastic wrap since foil will leave your cake with freezer burn.
~Once you get home, seal the cake in an airtight bag, place it in the freezer & label it appropriately (you don't want to mistake it for last weeks leftovers and thaw it out too early).
~Thaw your cake in the fridge the day prior to your anniversary
Another fun option is cutting your top tier into 12 slices and having one each month on a monthly anniversary cycle.......just don't forget to mix in one part cake and one part cardio!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Pulling Off An Appropriate First Kiss
The best thing about the ceremony.......the kiss!! How do you pull off an appropriate ceremony kiss without coming across as a total makeout session? Here's a couple of hints:
~Make eye contact with EACH other only (even a glimpse out of the corner of your eye towards your friends can change the dynamic of the moment)
~Lean in for contact
~Try not to let your guests know exactly how much tongue is involved (obviously!)
~Don't make the kiss so short your guests might wonder if you're really attracted to each other, but don't make it so long guests have the opportunity to skip out on you without you noticing (studies show roughly 4 seconds is the average)
~Slowly pull apart
~Smile & keep your eyes fixated on each other while you are announced to the crowd as Mr & Mrs.
~Turn toward your audience
~Strut all the way to the reception!
~Make eye contact with EACH other only (even a glimpse out of the corner of your eye towards your friends can change the dynamic of the moment)
~Lean in for contact
~Try not to let your guests know exactly how much tongue is involved (obviously!)
~Don't make the kiss so short your guests might wonder if you're really attracted to each other, but don't make it so long guests have the opportunity to skip out on you without you noticing (studies show roughly 4 seconds is the average)
~Slowly pull apart
~Smile & keep your eyes fixated on each other while you are announced to the crowd as Mr & Mrs.
~Turn toward your audience
~Strut all the way to the reception!
Friday, July 3, 2009
White House Well Wishes
I just read an article about inviting the president to your wedding! Even though he's probably too busy to actually attend, you will receive a congratulatory note (kinda cool to add that to your wedding memorabilia). Send your invite to:
The Honarable Barack Obama & Mrs. Obama
The White House Greetings Office, Room 39
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
The Honarable Barack Obama & Mrs. Obama
The White House Greetings Office, Room 39
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sign In table options
Forget the traditional sign in book.....blah! Here are some fresh new ideas to think about to spice up an old tradition!
Polaroid station ~ Take an old polaroid camera and alot of film (you can still find it at most Wal Marts or online), string a clothesline and let your guests have some fun! Take all the photos afterwards and make your own super fun scrapbook.
Photo Booth~ Just last weekend I did a wedding where we used a photo booth in lieu of a sign in table and the guests had a blast with it. The company is called Snaps Photo Booth, they are reasonably priced and the best part is all your guests leave with fun photos. Check out their website at http://www.snapsrental.com/.
Canvas Painting~ Start with a blank canvas, add fun bright colored strokes from all your guests and end up with a masterpiece for your house. The options are endless and you can pick paints that already match your decor.
Wish Tree~ Have your florist (or DIY) make a tree out of curly willow branches and place small pieces of decorative paper for guests to write a wish on for the happy couple. Hang the wishes on the tree and VOILA, you have a fabulous conversational piece! A couple that I did this for took all the small paper wishes and had them framed into a large glass frame that now acts as their headboard in their bedroom.
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