Oct 29, 2009 -
Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding
Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.
If you're planning an outdoor event, don't forget to spray the grounds for insects about an hour before the guests arrive.
Skip the huge head table at the reception, share an intimate dinner for two, or share a small table with your parents or children.
Ask your caterer to prepare a late night snack for the bride and groom. As more often than not you are too busy with guests when dinner is served.
Want to use those disposable cameras on the reception tables. To avoid having hundreds of the same pictures by turning your guests into creative photographers with a photo hunt. Leave a list of ten great photos you would like that table to take during the reception. Photo ideas could include; build a pyramid, group table shot, funniest pose, a guest kissing the bartender or grandparents holding hands.
Don't like the disposable cameras but still want to get memories captured by your guests? Set up a docking station so guests can load their photos to your computer on the spot.
Offer your guests one or two signature cocktails that you've personalized with a cute name and your wedding colors.
Want the expensive look of calligraphy for your invitations without the cost? Calligraphic fonts that look like the real thing are readily available. Free font sources: searchfreefonts.com, highfonts.com, dafont.com
Have a graphic artist create a custom wedding logo that you can use on printed materials and other elements of your wedding to create a cohesive look. (If you’re artistic you can do this yourself.
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May 26, 2008 -
Caring For Your Flowers
Flowers, like humans, respond best to a little tender loving care. No, you don't have to hug them, but a few basic guidelines will ensure your flowers maintain their perkiness for longer.
A good florist will always include some written care details and a sachet of flower food, but there are other things you need to know to get the best out of your flowers.
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Dec 03, 2007 -
One of the fabulous things about my job is being surrounded by great design minds. With the seasonal whirlwind of decorating and entertaining swiftly upon us, I tapped west elm’s creative director of design – who is also an exceptional entertainer - Alex Bates to share her expertise and show us how to create a modern and chic mood flawlessly and easily without breaking the bank! I hope you love these as much as I do.
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Sep 25, 2008 -
This is one of our living rooms. (My parents house) My Mom finally finished it a few months ago unfortunately I don't have any before pixs since I didn't know that the Sugar Network existed until recently. Basically everything was white and plain.
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Jul 04, 2008 -
So yesterday while at work at the nursing home, we had to prepare for the 4th of July party...here's what went down.
#1 - Decorate wheelchairs with three balloons (R,W, & B)
#2 - Hang 4th of July hats on every one's door
#3 - Bake a medium sized cake, that was sectioned in three and the cake was dyed red on the right, white in the middle and blue on the left! CRAFTY.
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Oct 07, 2006 -
Paen Scott is a Dark One: a vampire without a soul. And his mother is
about to lose hers, too, if Paen can’t repay a debt to a demon by
finding a relic known as the Jilin God—in five days.
Half-elf Samantha Cosse may have gotten kicked out of the Diviner’s
Order, but she’s still good at finding things—which is why she just
opened her own private investigation agency.
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Sep 13, 2007 -
I found this article today on http://www.ladiesblend.com and I just had to share it!
So you want to host a Spa Party?
Your Budget
How important is having a budget?
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Aug 28, 2007 -
pagoda flower pillow cover west elm
dynasty vases west elm
shag pillow west elm
trellis pillow cover west elm
Bookcases | LINNARP
indigo sea prints west elm
Coffee tables | IKEA STOCKHOLM
leather slipper chair west elm
imperial rug west elm
I would do the graphic rug for impact, the leather white chairs for pop against your impending necessary beige walls and their not having arms will keep the room more open. The coffee table you selected first I really liked but this one is an old classic that you'll have to turn towards the TV to have it fit- tres cool! The bookcase is glass fronted and I envision you getting a set of three of them and creating a bookcase wall with your tv inside the middle to fill out that wall.
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Sep 19, 2007 -
It's a party!
$: Southern Shindig
Nothing gets people's mouths watering like down-home cooking -- the main event at this party. Order takeout fried chicken and make all the fixings yourself, or fry up a batch of easier-to-cook chicken-fried steak.
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Nov 08, 2007 -
I decorated a pumpkin last week for our Thanksgiving centerpiece. Originally, I wanted a big one. I was going to scoop out it's guts and make it a vase.
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