Fun things for kids to do at your Wedding

Found at Declutter Your Homes

Kids tables are awesome, it keeps the kids having fun - and out of their parents way (of having fun) at your wedding. But coloring books and crayons only go so far.

Soooooooooo, what about giving them a fun game to play, charades is always nice, but way about cutting these out and putting them in a big jar, and having them answer sort of toned down game of truth or dare.

Wooden Wedding Chairs

Awesome Chair Dress Up Idea Found Here

In some venues Wooden Wedding White Chairs come with the venue, or they are one of the prettiest most economical options to rent.

Here is one way to dress them up, for an affordable price, forget the sagging never fitting chair cover and go with a sash, tied around the back - and then you can add cute signs to the back too!

Super cute, dontcha think?

Whimsical Colorful Wedding

Found this on Blog my Wedding

I feel your wedding should be a reflection of you... if that is fun, and whimsy, and colorful, and bright and cheery, do it!

No one said your wedding should be white on white (unless you like white on white, which I happen to love...but this isn't about me... it's about you)

So go out there, figure out what you love (which sometimes is the hardest part) and dig in, grab on with both hands, and make it about you (and your fiancee).

Wedding Contracts

Your wedding is one large business transaction.

Plain and simple.

I know its the day you marry your best friend, your soul mate, the one you cannot imagine growing old without. But even if you get married at the court house, you are still signing a contract: 1. Marriage Contract and 2. The agreement to pay the courthouse.

So, how can you protect your assets?

First, and this seems obvious, read the gosh darned thing. Read the contract, it is there for a reason, to protect you and your wedding professionals. It should state what the vendor you are hiring IS doing for you and ISN'T doing.

They are providing your food, they are providing 121 plates, 234 forks, 234 knives, they are letting you in for set up at 5PM and breakdown must be completed by midnight. (obviously they are just examples, but you get the idea).

There will be a lot of corporate mumbo jumbo mixed into the contract, but you need to make sure that you understand the terms, when payments are due, how much is due, what happens if you are late?

This is where a Professional Wedding Planner can come into play, they read these contracts every-single-day and can let you if something is questionable, or if it's above board.

I mean really, how often do you plan a party for 200 of your closest friends and family?

Chair Sash

Found Here

Everyone is always looking for a new way to use a chair sash instead of big fat bow... when we saw this, I just knew we had to share!

Don't you love this!?!?!?!?

And the lace table linen is nothing to snub my nose at either...

Flowers and Flip Flops

I love a florist who can create this and totally change a room.

Photo By: Powers Photography, Florals By: The Plant Shoppe

But when that same florist can totally find their fun and creative  side and make these awesometastic flip flops!!! I love these, could totally see them for a beach reception cocktail tables, or rehearsal dinner on the beach, right?

 

The Plant Shoppe is so talented, and so creative, I love Betsy and her staff! Seriously, can do anything you can dream of!

 

Flip Flops by: The Plant Shoppe

GNYS Entertainment

 

This week we wanted to share a little love to one of the most awesometastic entertainers around, Jarad of GNYS "Genius" Entertainment

It really isn't a party 'til this guy gets started. Gnys Entertainment is the most professional DJ we have ever worked with, with the perfect mix of fun, and has a way of getting everyone off their feet to dance, have fun, and walk away saying that was the 'funnest wedding ever' and they will say funnest!

If you are in Gainesville, Ocala or anywhere in Central Florida and are looking for a DJ, you MUST call Gnys Entertainment!

And I don't say that about just anyone...

(Oh and don't forget to ask about their dancing classes, make your first dance incredible and memorable)

Sunflower Pom Poms

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We love this idea of using flower poms poms rather than tissue paper or lanterns to decorate the overhead space. Don't get us wrong, we love lanterns, but you can't help but smile with big bursts of sunflowers everywhere you look!

You could really use any type of flower, daisies, roses, anything, right?

Young Love

Jeff Stoner Video

Meet Patti and Danny, a long long time ago and now!

These two were friends all through out their growing up years and there wasn't a dry eye in the house during their wedding at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes.

How cute are those matching bathing suits!!!!

I saw this on my friend Jeff Stoner's facebook, he video'ed their wedding, and I just knew it was too cute not to share with you!

(I totally think about the pictures of take of G and Z, and using them as blackmail at their wedding.... I wonder if Patti and Danny's parents thought that too?)

Real Weddings: Stephanie and Nick

Stephanie and Nick are simply classic and fun, and gorgeous. They got married in St. Augustine, strolled downtown the historic roads and alleys.

A gorgous day, with gorgous details and incredible memories!Dive into the depths of darkness in an elevator

Wedding Planners: MasterPiece Weddings
Venue: Casa Monica
Photographer: Footstone Photography
Linen and Floral Design: PRI Productions
DJ: Gnys Entertainment
Ceremony Music: String Group

Cake: Defores

Weddings Illustrated Magazine

Have you seen the Spring/Summer issue of Weddings Illustrated lately?

It's, in three words, to die for!

The wedding photography, the dresses, the rings, the details, it was all just fantastical!

One of my favorite features was "Southern Charm" on page 32, so many creative and personal spins on classic southern traditions. And the "Garden Parties" feature had "Perfect Florida Wedding!" written all over it!

If you see this magazine at your local bookstore, we recommend grabbing a copy and a cup of coffee and spending some time pouring over the pages.

Alyssa & Justin: Real Wedding

Meet Justin and Alyssa! We had the best time planning their wedding! So many surprises, and just plan awesometasticalness! For a truly awesometastic couple (and families!)!

So many incredible details, including a surprise 20 minute fireworks choreographed to music. Transportation for all of guests, and so much more! And really, check out her dress and that cake! Amazing, I think so!

Really, it's the little details, like the cake topper that capture my heart and hold it tight!

Wedding Planner: MasterPiece Weddings
Photographer: Footstone Photography
Venue: Bride's Parents Home
Cinematography: Platinum Digital Video
Food: Blue Water Bay
Cake: Dream Day Cakes
Ceremony Location: Baughman Center
Transportation: Candies Productions
Flowers and Decor: The Unforgettable Event
Entertainment: Gnys Entertainment

Pinterest Wedding Decor

Are you looking for decor ideas for your wedding and you aren't sure if you want something outside, inside, on the beach, in a church.

I have a friend that is currently obsessed with sheer draping and chandeliers.

This is a seriously, fabulous find! I love the light, the tone on tone, the romance, the rose petals, it just screams, GET MARRIED UNDER ME!

Am I right?

What is your current obsession?

Wedding Talk

Have you heard, have you been?

MasterPiece Weddings introduced their new blog this week! Wedding Talk is now live and ready to talk all things weddings, specializing in weddings in North Central Florida.

Rachel is so excited to share with you her ideas, weddings, DIY projects, and tons of other wedding professionals opinions and articles.

So head over to Wedding Talk and get into the conversation!

Unique Wedding Favors

As much as we all love candy, little chocolates, Jordan Almonds or M&M's...  it can get a little boring.

Set a statement with your wedding favors! Try something different and unique like these treats:

Flip Flops in your colors are great for a cute outdoors wedding!


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These are the cutest things EVER!



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Or even some herbs or plants are fun



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The sky is the limit with wedding favors! Do something creative that shows your personality as a couple and make sure your guests never forget your wedding!



Ties.com Giveaway!

It's our sweetest thing giveaway! So, I am secret-sucker for a cool, schweet tie! I just think they are uber fun! So, my gift to you is a super sssscccchhhhaaa-weeeeet tie from Ties.com!

Think about a tie for your groom to wear at the rehearsal, a special tie for him to wear on your wedding day, a gift for your father, for your someone special... something fun, nice, or plain romantic! And I bet you could find it at Ties.com!

They have Skinny Ties:

Novelty Ties:

Bow Ties:

And much, much more!

And my gift to you, because I love you all so much - is the tie of your choice from Ties.com! Perfect, Right!

So your rules are:

1. Leave a comment in this post, by 4/25/2011 at midnight.
2. The comment must include your favorite tie from Ties.com
3. You must be a US resident (sorry, International Friends)
4. Tell me who will get this uberly cool tie.
5. That's it... 5 rules just makes it sound for official.

Can't wait to hear your fav!

Love Wedd is here!

It's officially here! And we had the best time at the VIP Preview Party the other night! I know there will be professional pictures coming, but in the meantime, you'll have to deal with my pictures from my phone.

MasterPiece Weddings, is proud to be one of Gainesville's most sought after wedding planning firms, and even more honored to be apart of Love Wedd!



Everyone browsing and have a great time! Pretty, eh?



We aimed to keep it simple and elegant! Whattcha think?



So, next time you are in Haile, stop by the Love Wedd boutique and check out all of the amazing vendors in Love Wedd, your one stop shop for amazing vendors without having to let your fingers so the walking! And its' free!

Blue and Purple, Oh My!

If you aren't reading Every Last Detail you are missing out! Lauren's goes out of her way to provide current advice and incredible weddings!

I saw this photograph not long ago on her blog, at first I didn't care for the color combonation, but I can't stop thinking about it. So fresh and pretty!

The photographer is Alea Moore Photography.