Unique Photo Centerpieces

A few days ago, I saw this post, which was giving away a piece of artwork that would be perfect for a table centerpiece at your reception. That giveaway has ended, but at Frame the Alphabet, you can still purchase this one-of-a-kind series of photographs!

The concept is simple – you spell out whatever word you [...]

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LED Lights for your Reception Centerpieces

If your wedding reception is taking place at night, the location might be fairly dark. This is a great atmosphere for romance or dancing, and with the lights turned off, centerpieces with lights look beautiful. Check out these options, available from Stumps Prom & Party:

Round Led Light
Use these Colored Round LED Lights to light up [...]

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Theme Place Card Holders at American Bridal

You don’t have to have a theme for your wedding, but if you do, custom place card holders can help you show off that theme. Whether your wedding has a beach feel or is a sustainable celebration, you can find place card holders that are perfect for your wedding. Here are some options from American [...]

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The Wedding Unity Sand Kit

Some couples light a unity candle, but that isn’t your only option. The sand ceremony is becoming a popular and cherished way to celebrate the unity of two families coming together. The Sand Ceremony gained a lot of notoriety when Trista and Ryan used one in their nationally televised wedding. It is also a great [...]

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Is White Back?

For a couple of years now we have seen wedding color themes turn all different colors of the rainbow from lime green to chocolate brown to bright red. White was cool for wedding this year as long as it was black and white. Champagne and other off white colors have been hot for a long [...]

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Outdoor Weddings

An outdoor wedding can be amazingly beautiful, and the options for dressing it up or dressing it down are amazing.  From lanterns all over to ribbons in the trees, you can really dress up the space, and you can even save money by using the naturally flowering plants instead of buying flowers for decorating your [...]

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Silk flowers for your wedding reception

When planning your wedding reception, you should seriously consider using silk flowers instead of fresh. Though you might want a fresh bouquet to carry at your ceremony, silk flowers are perfect for reception decorations and centerpieces.
The quality of silk flowers has improved to the point that people won’t even notice that they aren’t real. Though [...]

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Trends in outdoor weddings

Samantha Hazard, Catering Sales Manager at the Wild Dunes Resort offered us these fabulous tips and trends for outdoor weddings in 2008.
For the ceremony, casual and natural outdoor settings are going to be a huge trend in 2008 for all weddings. Well manicured lawns or beach side boardwalks, often with nothing more than chairs and flower [...]

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Four bridal bouquet styles to consider

The bouquet is a key part of your wedding look – if you have no other flowers, you at least need something to carry down the aisle and throw at your reception. Keep in mind, however, that not all bouquets are made in the same manner. Choosing the one that is right for you takes [...]

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What to do about winter wedding flowers

Winter is definitely the most challenging season in which to hold a wedding, particularly if you’re located in a snowy locale. But if you and your husband-to-be are snowbirds, you might want to consider holding a winter wedding. One main problem winter brides face, however, is choosing flowers.
Flowers are for the spring and summer, right? [...]

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