Let the games begin: some fun game ideas to play during the reception

Let the games begin: Fun Games to Play During the Reception

Dinner dancing and good company is always a good recipe for a fabulous receptions but here are some fun games that you can play to get everyone involved during your post wedding festivities.

Bride or Groom: For this game all you need is an MC and paddles with bride or groom on opposing sides. You hand each guest a paddle and the MC asks “who” questions such as “Who snores the loudest” or “who is the neatest” and the guest hold up their paddles with their answer bride or groom.


Couples Challenge: You will need the bride and groom and two other couples as well as an MC and white boards or chalk boards.  The object of this game is to see which couple knows each other better. You ask the couples questions that they should know about the other and see if they can get the correct answer. Some questions can be like “what is her favorite flower” or “what is  his favorite sports team”. Each couple tallies up their points and after a certain number of questions whoever has the most points wins.






Play that tune: Have two teams of however many you want and have the MC play a song and the first team to guess the song correctly wins a point. The team that reaches 15 points first wins






Battle of the sexes: Divide a group of people up into makes vs females and pick a team leader. Have the MC ask questions on pop culture, music, television or even academic questions. The team deliberates and the team leader says the answer out loud. The team who had the correct answer wins a point. Whoever has the most points and the end of the game wins.

Prizes.....Some fun prize ideas can be as simple as fun candies with the bride and grooms names on them. Some prizes that couples use are their center pieces. If you have a flower arrangement or a something that you know you won’t need 20 so give center pieces away as prizes. This way you don’t have to just throw them away after you are done with them. 

Kathryn 

   

Memorable Gifts for Mom and Dad on Your Wedding Day

Memorable Gifts for Mom and Dad on Your Wedding Day

I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support of my mom and dad. Our mom and dads that have been there through it all for us I believe deserve some recognition on the big day. There are many traditions that go along with Weddings to do this, such as; having dad and sometimes mom walking us down the aisle, the father daughter dance, and the mother son dance. But beyond these great traditions it is always great when the bride and groom give something special to their parents, a gift that shows them just how much their care about and appreciate everything their parents have done for them. This can be a small gift that costs nothing. For instance, at a wedding I was at recently, the groom sang a song to both his parents that had meant a lot to him growing up. These kind of gestures can go a long way in just letting them know that you are thinking of them and that they are in your heart on this big day in your life. As Carrie Underwood`s song implies, many parents probably feel like their losing some part of their relationship with their son or daughter on this day and it`s important they know their not, this is just another step in your life that won`t change your special relationship with them.  Here are some great ideas to let them know you`re thinking of them.

Picture frame filled with pictures of your family:

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Sentimental Letter: Write them individual letters letting them know you are who you are because of them.
 

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Weekend Getaway: Plan a weekend for just the two of them or you and your groom to getaway with them to one of your favorite places you may have vacationed to when you were little. Spending time together after the hustle and bustle of the wedding planning will mean a lot to them and will be a great time for you to share stories and pictures from the wedding.

Matching Jewelry for mom and you: This is a great way to remember the day and always have something that reminds you both of the bond you have with one another.

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First look with Dad: This moment and the pictures from this moment the both of you share will be something special he will never forget. This will allow you to spend some time with dad before you walk down the aisle together, this time spent together you two will both appreciate.

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Music: If you are musically talented, why not play your parent`s favorite song on an instrument, or sing them a song that has meant a lot to your family over the years. Putting in music how you feel about them is a great way to show your appreciation for them on your wedding day.

DIY Ideas: Making your parents something from the heart will not only allow you to save money, but it will be a sentimental gift that allows you to be as creative and personal as you want.
                   

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Your wedding is a great time to show the people that have helped you the most prepare for you wedding, that you are thankful for all that they have done for you. Mom and dad may be two people in your life that should not be forgotten at this time. A little gift will go a long way and will show them that no matter what you will always be their baby and that relationship will never change!

Xoxo
Melanie

Boudoir Bash....The Classy Lingerie Shower!

Boudoir Bash

The Classy Lingerie Shower

For most brides the bachelorette party and lingerie shower are a night to let loose, perhaps exchange some college stories over one too many sugary cocktails, and even exchange a naughty present or two. Usually adorned in flashy tiaras, a feathery black boa, and a sea of hot pink – these brides are ready for a wild night out, but what if your bride-to-be is a little more conservative? Or she tends to have more sophisticated tastes to cater to?

Throw her a classy lingerie shower.

Invitations

DIY Invitations with cream cardstock and caramel satin ribbon. Printing at Kinkos is an economic and simple option! Supplies can be purchased at Michael’s Craft store or AC Moore

(Only about $1.50 per invite!)

Cut and shape the invitations into corsets to fit the lingerie shower theme. Use a hole puncher to create the corset detail and tie the satin ribbons through with a bow! I chose to add small gold pearls, but you could also write the bride’s monogram, add a lace detail, or many other unique touches. There are many more cute ideas for corset invitations on Pinterest to check out! You can also let the guests know of the bride’s size by providing a lacy bodice insert.

Refreshments

Although the bra and panty shaped cookies and hot pink cupcakes are absolutely adorable, there are certainly a few more fitting items for the classy lingerie shower. Mini cheesecakes and chocolate covered strawberries are always a hit and have an elegant look when presented the right way! They are also easy to make and inexpensive if you choose to make them yourself rather than purchase them from a bakery! Some other ideas would be a chocolate fountain with dipping items, uniquely decorated cake pops (perhaps with edible pearls), or even desserts served in martini glasses to push the elegant theme. For drinks you could either serve specialty martinis or stay classic with bubbly champagne!

*Tip: to give your homemade chocolate covered strawberries that professional shine, add a little vegetable oil to your chocolate!

*Tip 2: If you don’t have mini springform pans (which can be purchased at many home good stores), you can always make mini cheesecakes in cupcake tins! The ridge of the cupcake liners makes a nice decorative edge on your mini cakes.

Decorations

Once you decide to throw a classy lingerie shower- pick a subtheme. “Sassy, Sexy, Elegant, and Chic” was the theme here, so the colors were a rich chocolate brown and the same cream color from the invitations with lace details. Tea candles were also used to create a sexy and sensual atmosphere alongside the desserts. I also utilized the same silk ribbon from the invitations to create name tags for the wine glasses- giving the shower a unique touch and feel! Another fun idea is to paint each glass with chalkboard paint and write each guest’s name on the base. Finally customized napkins with the bride’s name and date of the shower were ordered from “For Your Party.com” to make her feel extra special and throw in another unique personal touch!

                             

 

Games:

1) Name Game: Everyone gives a cute or sexy name to their gift and then the bride tries to guess which name goes with which gift!

2) Bridal Bingo

3) Circle of Love: Changing up the rules of fun drinking games to fit bridal lingo and wedding industry!

4) Bridal Pictionary

Favors

Fun ideas are to give each guest a black lacy panty, a sexy lipgloss, or even a fancy bag of chocolates! Wrapping can be simple or elaborate, but as long as it goes with your theme you can use the favor bags as another decorative piece. I chose simple brown bags with white tissue paper and another lace detail with a calligraphic script of each guest’s name. Each girl received a lip stick with which we used to create a guest book for the bride!

                      

 

While you can choose to go over the top or keep things simple, a classy lingerie shower is a wonderful outlet to celebrate and give a few fun sexy items without a sea of hot pink and feather boas. She will feel like a queen as you shower her with not only gifts, but an elegant display of delectable treats and champagne. There are so many elaborate dessert options, classy color schemes, and unique ways to make her lingerie shower fashionable and fun!

Xoxo,

Audrey

New “Bars” For Your Wedding

New “Bars” For Your Wedding

By: Miranda Weidemier


Couples are getting creative and putting a new twist on your typical buffet and sit-down dinners. Food and drink bars are a fun new way to get your guests involved and get creative! They are fun, inexpensive, and easy to create and the possibilities are endless. We’ve seen bars as traditional as a lemonade bar all the way to a southern grits bar. If you can think it you can make it! Here are a few ideas for food and drink bars that are becoming more and more popular.


Candy Bar

One of the most popular bars that our brides like is the candy bar. Get lots of different candy that matches your wedding colors and theme and let guests make a bag to snack on at the reception or bring it home. This bar doubles as dessert and a party favor!

S’mores Bar


This interactive bar is tons of fun for adults and kids. Have different flavors of graham crackers and chocolate for the s’mores and let your guests create their own!  They can even roast their own marshmallow!

Hot Cocoa Bar

The hot cocoa bar is a great choice for winter and fall weddings! Have your guests choose from a selection of white-hot chocolate or mocha hot chocolate and then they can add their own flavors such as peppermint or peanut butter. It’s a yummy way to warm your guests up and have a good time!

Lemonade Bar

A summer wedding is not complete without a refreshing lemonade bar! This can be done with alcoholic add-ins or made to be just a delicious beverage station. You can get super fancy with the different types of lemonade to offer such as strawberry mint or blackberry! Let guests mix and match flavors to create their very own concoction!

Mimosa Bar

A mimosa bar can be for a brunch reception or just for any old champagne toast! Offer different freshly squeezed juices to mix with the bubbly, as well as assorted fruits to extra sweetness and flavor. Guests can prepare there champagne however they desire while waiting on the wedding party to be announced!

Trail Mix Bar

This fun trail mix bar is a great addition to a rustic wedding and it also doubles as a wedding favor like the candy bar. Guests can fill a container with a variety of nuts, dried fruit, chocolate pieces, pretzels; anything you can think of! This is also a great idea for those that plan on joining you for the after party. They can bring their creation for a late night snack.

Whatever you choose, customize it and make it your own! Have fun and get creative!

Decor Ideas: Mason Jars!

Decor Ideas: Mason Jars!

Mason Jars!!

For your rustic chic wedding what is more perfect than to decorate your beautiful day with mason jars! There are SO many great ways you can decorate mason jars and SO many ways you can use them. From using mason jars as light fixtures, center pieces, gifts, flower vases, drink holders, their uses are unlimited! Having mason jars at your wedding can also be as easy as taking a plain mason jar and put daisies in it, or you can make it a fun DIY project for you and your bridesmaids. Let`s look at some of the ways people have used them in their weddings!

Mason Jars as light fixtures:

                                  

Mason Jars as candle holders:
   

Mason Jars as drink holders:
   

Mason Jars as cute centerpieces/flower vase:


 

Mason Jars as gifts/deserts! :

   

                      

 


As you can see there are a ton of uses for mason jars and this isn’t even the half of it!! Mason jars are a great DIY project, they can be as simple as you want it or as all out creative as you want it to be! Also, the mason jars themselves you can find cheap, so depending on how you decorate them or what you put in them, they can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want!
Happy decorating!!

Melanie