Pop+Corn=Fun! (Day#21)

Now I love a GREAT candy bar or dessert table, but have you ever given thought to a Popcorn Buffet???  One of my July 2011 brides loved the idea and purchased all varieties of Garrett's Popcorn for this fun interactive favor display for her wedding guests...accompanied by personalized popcorn boxes she ordered from an Etsy store.  Guests went wild once the Popcorn Bar was revealed and hovered around it most of the night!  Now that's a favor worth it's weight in gold...or should I say popcorn :)

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits:  from the personal iPhone library of Dejanae Events and www.vsphoto.com.)

All Things Mini...and Cute! (Day#20)

I know when I attend industry parties, the caterers are always trying to WOW us with the most unique canapes they can create.  Combinations I would never imagine joining hand-in-hand are being passed around on trays for us to try and hopefully enjoy.  But the same concepts might not work for your wedding guests with a variety of taste palettes.  So consider the overall experience of your guests, rather there are appetizers for the cocktail hour or late night snacks for the party-goers, make them unique, fun and appealing. Add your personality to the mini delights that are served!

A min version of the Chicago favorite

Imagine this cutie with a cup of Java

Mini grill cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.

A fun spin on veggies and dip...only from Martha :)

Now who could pass up tacos and tequila???

So now you can see that apperitzers are more than just bruschetta, chicken skewers and shrimp cocktail.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - www.marthastewartweddings.com; www.japgar.wordpress.com; www.iowagirleats.com; www.callahancatering.com; www.wandering-albatross.tumbler.com)

WEDology 200th Blog!!!

In the mist of 31 Days of December, I'm inserting an additional blog as a celebration of my new milestone...my 200th blog!!!  I have been blogging consistently...minus a few crazy planning months when I couldn't blog twice a week...since November 2009 and today, I'd like you to toast and celebrate with me as I move towards another 200!!!

So grab your purple, or green, martini and let's celebrate!!!

Now back to our regularly scheduled program ;)  Day 20 of 31 Days of Blogging coming right up!

Until next time...WEDologize!!!

(photo credits - www.amartinialwayshelps2.blogspot.com; www.hrib.deviantart.com; www.weddingbee.com; www.candywarehouse.com)

Entertaining or Entertainment? You Decide. (Day#19)

I just had the pleasure of being the event planner for the Flossmoor Country Club's Open House (Flossmoor, Illinois) this past November.  And one of the things I feel guest enjoyed the most was the entertainment we provided.  Now we had the right music to set the mood of the event, but the Cigar Roller was certainly unexpected!

When considering entertainment for your reception guests...think out-of-the-box and the type of crowd you have.  Below are a few non-traditional ideas for some reception fun:

• Cigar Roller
• Caricature Artist
• Comedian
• Favorite sports team mascot
• Impersonator
• Psychic
• Lip Reader (just like a palm reader, but they actually read your lipstick print :)

I bet your guests will love every minute of it!

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - from the iPhone of Dejanae Events and www.rushphotovideo.com)

Plastic or Paper? (Day#18)

Now I love a great signature drink.  In fact, I personally believe every couple should have a drink named after them at the reception.  Martinis are my favorite probably because of the glassware used for those sexy drinks!  But I've recently come across a trend that can even make a mason jar look hottttt!  STRAWS!!!  Now I'm not speaking of the plastic variety we can get inside the cup and of a McDonald's Sweet Tea, but the paper straws that come in a wide array of colors and add whimsy to any drink.

 

 Now that's truly adding a statement to your signature drink!

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - www.weddingobsession.com; www.etsy.com; www.stylemepretty.com)

Shoes Have Personality, Too (Day#17)

I love those small touches that an excited bride makes to her attire to show off her personality!  From the gown, to the veil, to the accessories, to her hair and make-up, everything for her "perfect" day must be flawless. Now being the shoe woman that I am, there is one tiny detail that I'm seeing regularly from these fashionistas - shoe language.  I've coined the term simply because brides are adding sayings and phrases to the soles of their wedding shoes. From hand written words with a Sharpie marker to decals purchased from a store or online...I'm simply loving this personal statement!  Check out some of the shoe language below:

One of our May 2011 brides could not have said it better

How about the day you were "established" as husband and wife

How fun is it to add your new last name to your new shoes

Until next time...WEDologize!

(Photo credits:  www.vsphoto.com; www.weddingbee.com; www.etsy.com)

A Nice, Cold Refreshing Drink (Day#16)

 

When I stumbled upon this idea, I smiled from head-to-toe thinking about the guests when you place this refreshing drink idea in front of them.  Not only could you see ice glistening in a drink glass during the cocktail hour, but they would certainly add a punch of color to the water glasses on the reception tables.  Or better yet, save the ice cubes for your speciality and signature drinks.  Either way, it's always those smaller details that get noticed and discussed by the guests...so now you can add ice cubes to that list!

***side note - when adding flowers to your ice cubes, make sure they are edible flowers and that they have not been treated with chemicals or pesticides.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits: www.culinarytribune.com, www.weheartit.com, www.marthastewart.com)