Wedding Card Receptacles aka Boxes

With a lot of couples waiting to get married in their late twenties, households have been established and the merging of the two can be challenging. Although it's suggested you at least register at one store, many guest still prefer to gift the newlyweds with money and gift cards.  So as apart of your wedding design, below are some really cool ideas on how to collect those "put-a-smiile-on-your-face" cards on wedding day.

Traditional bird cage receptacle

Elegant stacked card receptacle

Rustic wooden chest card receptacle

Engagement photographs card receptacle

Vintage suitcase receptacle

 Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits:  3-tired card box - http://www.creativecustomcardboxes.com; suitcase - www.wedding-zine.com; bird cage - www.exclusivelyweddings.com; engagement photos - www.advantagebridal.com; chest - Morgann Hill)

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

The 1st Pin it Pic of July 2012 is for that lovely little lady who walks down that grand aisle, tossing petals so thoughtfully one a softly defined runner, with a little smile on her face...right before the bride's awaited entrance.  The flower girl sets the tone...builds up the excitement.  So nothing but the best basket for this tiny princess in her most frilly dress.  And what little girl doesn't like BLING!  Enjoy!

Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!!!

(photo credit: Tick Tock Couture Florals)

A Wedding Suited For Home

Having a wedding at your home, at a family member or friend's residence, although the idea is lovely...be realistic. Unless the home is spacious, can hold 50+ guests and at least a dozen vendors, consider a different style venue to accommodate your ceremony and reception. But, if you are moving forward with your "home" wedding, consider this very short list of questions:

• You will need to hire caterers. Can the kitchen accommodate?
• Do you have enough bathrooms or will you need to rent Port-O-Potties?
• What is the back-up plan should it rain?
• Where will guest's park their cars?
• What permits do you need to obtain and what is the noise ordinance for your township?
• Do you have enough outlets or will you need to rent generators?
• Can you or your family plan all of the details or should you hire a wedding planner?

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits: ashleysbrideguide.com)

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

The Cake.  The Details.  The Color.  The Pearls.  The Ruffles.  The Flowers.  The Tiers.  The Topper.  The Fabulousness!!!  Today's stunning Pin it Pic By LuLu Custom Cake Boutique in New York is none other than spectacular and would be the WOW FACTOR centerpiece of ANY wedding reception! Enjoy!!!

Until next time...PIN IT and Wedologize!

(photo credit - http://scarsdale.everythinglulu.com)

Ten Mistakes Couples Make About Money

The recession has put a strain on wedding planning.  But through the engagement process, the idea is to make smart budgetary decisions.  This will certainly alleviate one of the biggest wedding planning problems...STRESS.  Check out the mistakes to avoid making when planning your wedding:

1. Asking unreliable family members or friends to take on wedding day tasks only to have them botched.
2. Planning to caterer the wedding and/or bake your wedding cake yourself.
3. Ordering your wedding gown with the delivery close to your wedding date.  Plan for delays. They do happen.
4. Hiring the first vendor instead of researching other options.
5. Not asking for referrals
6. Waiting to long to book ceremony and/or reception sites and vendors.
7. Not reading contracts thoroughly.
8. Making decisions in hast or out of frustration.
9. Planning too elaborate a wedding for the amount of preparation time or finances.
10. Being unorganized.

Thanks to Chicago Wedding Resource for such a thoughtful list!

Until next time...WEDologize!

Cake For The Groom

I, of course, love a groom's cake!  It's another way for me to place an awesome piece of confection somewhere within the reception environment.  But what is this "groom's cake" idea?  It's a tradition created in the South where the bride would gift her groom a small cake.  The cake would be dark in color... chocolate or liquor-soaked...since the wedding cake was typically white like the gown she was wearing.  Today, you'll see groom's cakes in all kinds of shapes and sizes reflecting the groom's hobbies, lifestyle or career.  Check out some of these pretty cool groom's cakes!

You could display the groom's cake along with the wedding cake during the reception, have it cut and served as dessert or have it displayed on a sweets table.  Also consider serving it at the rehearsal dinner.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit: tuxedo - http://mimisgarden.blogspot.com; 2 tier cake - www.theknot.com; Steelers - www.hudsoncakery.com; tool belt - www.delish.com; trailer - www.weddingbee.com)

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

Today isn't about a large picture depicting a stunning tablescape, but the Pin It Pic for Friday, June 22nd shows the fabulous details of a tablescape via an ivory napkin and gold charger!  Colin Cowie, one of the most fabulous wedding designers on the planet, pulled this place setting together with five very simple letters....B.L.I.N.G.!  Love it!!!

Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!!!


(photo credit - Duke Photography, Pasadena, CA)