or anything else that is meaningful to you! You don’t have to recess from your ceremony through a tunnel of crossed swords; you can have an archway of anything that is meaningful to you! Your “sword bearers” need to be seated on the aisle, and they need to know the last words of your ceremony so they can rise and cross implements!
Let’s see; could be tennis rackets, golf clubs, chefs’ knives, whisks, slide rules, rakes…….I can hear ya thinking!!!
Or some silk rose petals, or votive candles or printed cocktail napkins; you can get them all from Oriental Trading. You know their prices are great, and they have all the little things that you need but can’t find. Check out their website, and cross a couple things off your list…. www.orientaltrading.com
Or the clam dip, or those fantastic butter cookies? Your aunt Carole, or cousin Fred! And since they’re the best of the best, why not include them in your wedding reception. Wedding celebrations are all about the blending of families and friends, and what better way than to share your family’s heirloom recipes. In addition to providing a taste of home, these goodies can create a wonderful conversation starter for your guests.
Now, if your grandma’s favorite recipe is curried smelts, candied Brussels sprouts or Jello Mold and Ball Bearing Surprise, we might want to investigate another way to honor her…..
Or New Jersey or Boston; where ever you’re from or where ever your heart lies, there is some wonderful little local treasure that you can incorporate into your wedding, maybe as your favors!
One of my couples, married at the Jersey shore (oh, sorry….”da shore”) had baskets salt water taffy and little bags for guests to make care packages. A couple with roots in Vermont gifted their guests with mini bottles of maple syrup. Another couple in Pennsylvania had a local chocolate maker package their signature fudge to go.
There are all kinds of possibilities, and all of them will bring your guests into the circle of history you’ve created.
If you’re looking for wacky, cool, unusual wedding products, gifts for your wedding party, or for that matter, gifts for anyone else, you have to check out www.spoonsisters.com. You’ll have the most fun shopping!
To “get you to the church on time”, (or any other ceremony site) you’ll want to check out Clocky, the alarm clock that rings and then jumps off your night table and runs around the room. It turn it off, you need to catch it……
I know, I know….they’ve had two hours of hors d’oeuvres, a beautiful dinner, wedding cake, a Viennese table and more Champagne than you ever imagined. But in the wee small hours of the morning, when they are headed home after dancing up a storm, they are going to be HUNGRY AGAIN!!
So, the PERFECT favor is a beautiful little bag or box with a freshly baked muffin or bagel, some flavored cream cheese, and maybe a little bottle of cool and groovy juice. Add a New York Times (or your paper of choice) and you’ll have guest who think you’re just cool beans. Coffee beans that is…..
How romantic would it be to spend your honeymoon (or even have your wedding celebration) at a wonderful and personal inn? But how do you find these hidden gems?
The internet of course; you go right to www.iloveinns.com, and you can search by state, read great travel advice, and dream about the destinations that will welcome you with open arms (and probably muffins…)
You’ll have a great time just checking out the site and dreaming of time spent with your personal Sparky!
This photo is from the lovely Peach Grove Inn, in Warwick, NY, less than an hour from New York City and close to New Jersey and Connecticut. You can find them on the ILoveInns site. John and Lucy Mastropierro have created a gracious setting for intimate, elegant weddings in their lush country setting. Your wedding will be the only event, and as a terrific bonus, you and some of your guests can stay in their gracious guest rooms, many with fireplaces and period furniture.
