Flowers, Candles, Fairy Lights, a lot of whites, reds and greens and a relaxed elegance.
Friday, 16 November 2012
The Twilight Inspired Wedding
The best way to describe the Wedding in Twilight is 'Romantic Earth'. Everything is based around Nature and Love.
Flowers, Candles, Fairy Lights, a lot of whites, reds and greens and a relaxed elegance.
Flowers, Candles, Fairy Lights, a lot of whites, reds and greens and a relaxed elegance.
Friday, 12 October 2012
The Halloween Party
When most people think Halloween Party they think Costumes and that's about it. But the host of a Halloween Party has so much more to think about. Food, decorations, music, effects, etc. Halloween Parties can be at any end of the spectrum. You can have a very simplistic party where everyone dresses up and you have themed food. Or you can completely deck out your venue with every scary decoration you can find, even add the effects of smoke machines and Dry Ice and have Haunted House sound effects going on in the background. Itunes has a lot f these sounds for your Ipod/Iphone.
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
The Baby Shower
My Sister-in-Law has just given our family the best news of the year. She is Pregnant! So my mind (being the one track planing mind it is) has gone into Baby Shower Mode.
The only party I know of that only has one theme is a Baby Shower. The Baby is the main subject of any Baby Shower. The only thing that changes is the color. Pink, Blue or Neutral.
Games at a baby Shower are quite important. Some examples are:
*Guess Mum's Tummy Size: (Materials- String or yarn and scissors) Have each woman pull the yarn to the size they believe would fit perfectly around the Mother-To-Be's center of her pregnant tummy. After everyone cuts their string, compare the results to the Mummy-To-Be's actual tummy. Give a prize to the woman who is the most close! This is a baby shower favorite.
*Guess the baby pictures: Ask for everyone's pictures prior to the baby shower. Have all the pictures in a collage and make lines for people to fill in who they think the babies are out of the girls at the baby shower. If most women don't know each other, just have the pictures of the mother, mother-in-law, sisters, and mommy-to-be. See how many people guess right. You can make copies of the baby picture collage to see how many can guess right!
*How Many Baby Items Can You Name: (Materials- pad of paper and pen for each woman). Have each woman write down as many baby products as they can name (bottle, blanket, pacifier, etc) within 5 minutes. Sure it is easy at the beginning, but towards the last few minutes, the women will start racking their brains for more :) Give a prize to the woman who gets the most baby products named!
There are more great ideas at http://www.babyshower101.com/baby_shower_games.html.
The only party I know of that only has one theme is a Baby Shower. The Baby is the main subject of any Baby Shower. The only thing that changes is the color. Pink, Blue or Neutral.
Games at a baby Shower are quite important. Some examples are:
*Guess Mum's Tummy Size: (Materials- String or yarn and scissors) Have each woman pull the yarn to the size they believe would fit perfectly around the Mother-To-Be's center of her pregnant tummy. After everyone cuts their string, compare the results to the Mummy-To-Be's actual tummy. Give a prize to the woman who is the most close! This is a baby shower favorite.
*Guess the baby pictures: Ask for everyone's pictures prior to the baby shower. Have all the pictures in a collage and make lines for people to fill in who they think the babies are out of the girls at the baby shower. If most women don't know each other, just have the pictures of the mother, mother-in-law, sisters, and mommy-to-be. See how many people guess right. You can make copies of the baby picture collage to see how many can guess right!
*How Many Baby Items Can You Name: (Materials- pad of paper and pen for each woman). Have each woman write down as many baby products as they can name (bottle, blanket, pacifier, etc) within 5 minutes. Sure it is easy at the beginning, but towards the last few minutes, the women will start racking their brains for more :) Give a prize to the woman who gets the most baby products named!
There are more great ideas at http://www.babyshower101.com/baby_shower_games.html.
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
The Surprise Party
A Surprise Party is something that should start being organized at least a year in advance. My tips for getting a Surprise Party started are:
*Only let 2 (Maybe 3) people in on the secret. The more that know before the invites are out the more chance the VIP will find out.
*Choose and book your venue as soon as a date is selected. This will allow for easy organization for decorations, layouts and a place to store everything if possible.
*Choose a theme that describes the VIP. Like their favorite colour, decade, TV Show or movie.
*Keep a note book just for the party and write down every phone call, inquiry and guest. Make a "Final List" in the back so you know exactly what you have booked for the event.
One thing that seems to be a necessity these days is having a "Social Media Ban" on anything to do with party. No RSVP's over facebook or status updates saying you are going. Try and find a way to put that in the invite somewhere.
*Only let 2 (Maybe 3) people in on the secret. The more that know before the invites are out the more chance the VIP will find out.
*Choose and book your venue as soon as a date is selected. This will allow for easy organization for decorations, layouts and a place to store everything if possible.
*Choose a theme that describes the VIP. Like their favorite colour, decade, TV Show or movie.
*Keep a note book just for the party and write down every phone call, inquiry and guest. Make a "Final List" in the back so you know exactly what you have booked for the event.
One thing that seems to be a necessity these days is having a "Social Media Ban" on anything to do with party. No RSVP's over facebook or status updates saying you are going. Try and find a way to put that in the invite somewhere.
Saturday, 15 September 2012
Bridesmaid Accessories
Of course, flowers are still the most popular accessory for a bridesmaid to carry down the isle. However some couples stray from tradition and think outside the box. Some of the more interesting are:
Pouches or Dilly Bags
Crystal Bouquet
Colored or Plain Fans
Parasols (Great for a summer wedding)
Friday, 14 September 2012
Wife Weekend and Husband Holiday
Something I came across while planning a friends Hens night was and idea that I found completely fascinating. A new concept call Wife Weekends and Husband Holidays. The idea behind it is that this would be the first weekend away with the boys and the girls after the honeymoon is over. Usually taken at about the 6 month anniversary of the wedding once life has gone back to (almost) normal.
Some popular Wife weekends include spa days, wine tours and beach retreats. Husband Holidays can include Golfing, camping and fishing.
Unlike a Hens or Bucks, where it is all about a "Last night of freedom" and going Wild, the WW and HH are more about getting away and relaxing. Plus it's about what the group will enjoy and not just the bride or groom.
Some popular Wife weekends include spa days, wine tours and beach retreats. Husband Holidays can include Golfing, camping and fishing.
Unlike a Hens or Bucks, where it is all about a "Last night of freedom" and going Wild, the WW and HH are more about getting away and relaxing. Plus it's about what the group will enjoy and not just the bride or groom.
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Bohemian Wedding
Bohemian weddings are classed as the ultimate shabby chic and modern hippy kind of weddings. They are relaxed, casual and can easily be done cheaper than most wedding themes.
Bohemian weddings are full of flowers, lace, pastel colors and almost always held outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Some of my own personal favorite wedding decorations have been boho inspired.
Hanging candles seem like fire flies in the trees.
Simple table make everything seem more relaxed.
having a lot of white keeps things crisp and clean.
Bohemian weddings are full of flowers, lace, pastel colors and almost always held outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Some of my own personal favorite wedding decorations have been boho inspired.
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