Monday, March 29, 2010

Thoughts?????- "Expecting" Bridal Couple Figurine

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Imagine dancing the night away- @FitInClouds

Anyone who's ever been a bridesmaid knows the pain of spending a day standing and dancing in heels. What bride wants that on her wedding day? So, I found a great flat to change into whenever you want (reuse and relax AFTER the wedding is long over)! Fit In Clouds's "Clouds" flats are portable ballet slippers with a thick rubber sole for comfort and protection. Although they are not waterproof (for those rainy days n Florida) they can be put in the washing machine for clean up!- SCORE!!! At under $25 (plus free shipping to the US and Canada), there's a lot to love about them, but the best part is they fold up into a pouch just slightly bigger than an i-phone to fit right into your purse.
The white "Wedding After Party" flats are a popular seller at $18.95, but I'm also really into the silver sequin flats at $24.95. I'd gladly take my heels off for a chance to walk on air!

 

really into the silver sequin flats at $24.95. I'd gladly take my heels off for a chance to walk on air! 

Photos courtesy of Fit In Clouds  

Now, I must get a pair of black satin for those LONG days “behind the scenes”  Hint Hint!!!!

If you plan to several of these foldable shoes as gifts, email them and they might even offer you a discount code!

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"I DO" Invitations

 Oh how I love the whimsy of these invitations.  Not the traditional type but total personality and Sass!!!!!  Thanks to Mindy Weiss for sharing these!

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Friday, March 26, 2010

...How Will You Light Your Night?

I find it so cool how something as simple as lighting can change the look of your wedding! To go from this...

To this...

To this...

(Photo credits: Birch Design Studio, Chicago)

Think about it. Lighting has always been used to "set the mood", so why not set the mood for your guests? Turn your venue from drab to fab by lighting several candles all around, sticking different color lights in the corners of the room, under tables, inside centerpieces or by replacing bulbs with black lights! Whoa.

Talk to your venue or wedding planner and discuss different options for lighting to achieve the look you want. Instead of spending a ton of money on flowers and wedding decor, save your dough and switch out some bulbs. Could it be so easy? You'll never know unless you ask, right? Any event planners or wedding vendors out there that could give brides helpful tips on lighting? If so please do comment and share!

http://itsajaimething.com/index.php/2009/07/02/mood-lighting-at-weddings

April Dorsey
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#Giveaway! | Creative Custom Card Boxes- #cardboxdiva

I have written about this company before, LOVE their product (EVERYBODY needs a secure place to put those envelopes of CASH at the wedding, bat/bar mitzvah) and just had to pass along the "giveaway"!!! Creative Custom Card Boxes reached a milestone today! We now have 500 fans on our Facebook fan page!

In celebration of this Facebook milestone we are offering a giveaway and who doesn’t love free stuff! We are giving a way a $25 E-Gift Certificate which can be used towards anything on our site!

How to enter (you can enter multiple times):

1. Go through our Gallery, choose your favorite design and leave a comment about it.

2. Become a facebook fan and leave us a comment with your link.

3. Follow us on twitter @cardboxdiva and leave a comment with your Twitter name.

4. Tweet This and then comment here that you tweeted with your twitter name: I entered 2 win @cardboxdiva ’s giveaway! You should too!

Its that easy!

This giveaway ends Friday April 9th so make sure to enter and tell all of your friends!

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#Grooms Tip for the day- Take your threads seriously!!!

Groomsmen, be sure to check your suit/tux before the day of the wedding. Be sure it fits properly, that all items are there and that it's pressed properly. You don't want to be standing out as the guy with a mismatched tie or overly wrinkled suit. Your responsibilities don't end with the bachelor party.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Save Money With Common Colors

If you are trying to save money on your floral budget choose colors for your wedding that are available in the most flower varieties. Pink, Yellow and white are the most common colors for flowers. Blue and purple are the least common colors for flowers. By choosing common colors for your flowers you will insure you have the most selection and the best price.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

#AngelsFinery - Sterling Silver Pendant on Cobalt Blue Thong

I am so blessed to have met some amazing people on Facebook. In fact, I refer to many of them as angels.......Somehow the world gets smaller and the distance "across the pond" shortens when you meet someone as wonderful and generous as Mandy from Angels Finery. Today I received, in the mail, a gorgeous Pink box that enclosed a luxurious pink and gold sachet (nothing like elegant packaging to spark the joy of unwrapping!!!). Opening the strings of the sachet, I find a beautiful heart pendant with the words "Behold the Angels" engraved on the back! I can only say that I have been touched by an angel :-)

Angel's Finery has a stunning range of unique, stylish and desirable hand made jewelery - from elegant and ethereal to bold and funky. Inspired by a love of angels and by all that is stylish, sparkly and feminine.

Using the finest semiprecious stones and fresh water pearls their jewelery is ultimately designed and created to make the wearer feel fabulous.

Each piece is finished with a sterling silver angels wing clasp. Reminding the wearer of unseen love and support and making every piece a truly meaningful and beautiful gift. What a perfect gift for bridesmaids, Mother's Day, birthday or anytime you want to show someone how much you have been touched.

Angels Finery, After all, every angel deserves her finery! Mandy, I cant begin to tell you how much I look forward to wearing this necklace and treasuring my angel......... Thank you

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#Wedding #Wednesday- Tradions to skip

There are so many wedding customs and traditions, but are they all must-dos? Of course not! A couple may decide to pass on a wedding custom or tradition for a number of reasons. For one, many couples’ weddings are getting pared down due in hopes of saving money. Some traditional aspects may fall by the wayside as couples seek to make their weddings more personal. Or, they may just find some customs silly.

Just remember that when you skip certain wedding customs, you will have a few guests who are surprised and may question your decision. Be prepared to answer to them! But here are a few traditions you have WedSpace’s permission to do without:

~ Favors: Unless the gift is immediately edible, many favors will get left behind. Skipping favors such as candles, CDs, and mini photo frames can save you hundreds of dollars and most guests won’t miss them anyway. If you want to give something, tell guests they can take home their table centerpieces as favors if they like.

~ Tossing the Bouquet: A recent bride on WedSpace.com commented that she really wanted to skip the bouquet toss at her upcoming wedding; at a friend’s wedding, the ladies were practically being dragged out onto the floor and she didn’t want to embarrass her single female friends. Truthfully, many female guests say they duck into the bathroom during the bouquet toss. Plus, if you don’t do it, you’ll save money on purchasing the second “tossing bouquet.” The same can be said for the garter toss; grooms may want to skip that custom for same reasons.

~ Dollar Dance: I find this tradition — where the bride dances with guests in exchange for a dollar or more toward the honeymoon — a bit outdated. OK, truthfully, I think it’s cheesy. This was popular during eras past when young brides and grooms didn’t have much money. Modernly, couples are more financially stable, as they get married later in life. Set up a honeymoon registry to allow guests to help fund the honeymoon and skip the Dollar Dance.

~ Receiving Line: The Receiving Line is a wedding custom that many couples choose to skip. It’s very formal and often means that guests (and the bride and groom!) end up standing around for a long time, instead of enjoying the reception. Instead of a Receiving Line, the couple can simply make a stop at each guest table to say hello and thank people who have traveled to the wedding.

~ Saving the Cake Top: Who wants to eat stale, freezer-burned cake a year after their wedding? Many couples won’t mind passing on this custom. Additionally, it is increasingly popular to serve cupcakes, mini pies, or a dessert buffet instead of a traditional cake, so some couples won’t have a cake top to save for their anniversary. Instead of saving the cake top, register for a rare bottle of champagne and celebrate with that on your first anniversary.

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Monday, March 15, 2010

14 Stories Boston, MA Top 14 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planer, Why Hire a Wedding Planner

Found a great website for the GLT community. Some excellent reasons about "Why Hire a Wedding Planner"-
Top 14 Signs You Need a Wedding Planner

* 14. You live across the country but are looking to get married and have no idea who to hire or trust in that area.
* 13. You're very intelligent but don't have a good sense of how to create a cohesive vision and pull together the right colors, fabrics, lights, sounds and flowers to create a wedding that tells your story.
* 12. You're both busy professionals, possibly with one or more kids, a lot of friends, family and hobbies and just don't have the time.
* 11. You realize that it's less than six months to your preferred wedding date and you have no idea where to start.
* 10. You have been engaged for months, still don't have a date, and are too overwhelmed to sort through the 770,000 wedding venues that showed up in Google.
* 9. You need someone to manage your budget and make sure you stick to it.
* 8. You want to be sure that the vendors you hire are reliable, trustworthy, dependable and do beautiful work.
* 7. You have a vision for your wedding, but don't know how to turn your ideas into reality (and you might need help convincing your fiancé that your ideas aren't that crazy).
* 6. You want to avoid the mistakes you've seen at other people's weddings - poor flow, not enough people dancing, the wedding ending early, bad food, cheesy DJ and more.
* 5. You want to save money! You love the idea of a planner who can help you receive discounts from vendors and give you tips on how to save money.
* 4. You don't want to be asked when you walk into a bridal, cake or floral studio, "So which one of you is the bride?" or "Where is the bride?"
* 3. The etiquette questions are driving you mad - who to invite, what wording, how to deal with family issues, whether to invite kids and more.
* 2. You don't want to worry on your big day. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to worry about the schedule, flow, where to put the guestbook, if the DJ will be late, flowers and cake.
* 1. And finally, you want to ENJOY your engagement! You want to spend the months prior to your wedding spending quality time with your fiancé, planning your honeymoon, picking out china and otherwise daydreaming about blissful married life!

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Burrito Lunch With A Legend.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

8-10 Months before the #wedding.......... get to it :-)

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8 - 10 Months before the wedding

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->Select your bridal party and request their participation in your special day.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Interview and Hire the following:  Don't forget that not all of these service providers will be available on your wedding day, so be sure to have more than one to consider

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Wedding officiant.  This can be a religious or civil person depending on your beliefs and preference.

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->Reception Caterer.  if your reception site does not provide one, you will need to arrange for your own.  Once you have found one that appeals to you be sure to secure your date with a signed contract and a security deposit.  As always, be comfortable with  your selection, and know the refund/cancellation policies in the event you cancel or change your date.

 

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.      <!--[endif]-->Photographer and Videographer.  If your budget allows for it, hire a professional.  There will only be one chance to get this right.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.      <!--[endif]-->.

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.      <!--[endif]-->Band or DJ.  Interview several.  Review demo CD's to hear their sound and style.  A good band or DJ can make a reception, but a bad one can all but ruin it.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.      <!--[endif]-->Decide on bridesmaids dresses.  When ordering your gowns for the women, be sure to order them at the same time to assure an identical dye lot.  Be sure to bring this factor up to the person taking the dress order as well.

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->9.      <!--[endif]-->Start compiling names & addresses for the guest list.  Keep in mind that you still have to combine and refine your list, his list, his family's list, your parents' list and the final list.  If you are limited to the number of guests that can be invited to the wedding, be sure to give your families  the number of guests they may include in their list. By requesting a certain number of guest beforehand, you alleviate a lot of potential stress. Also, try to make the request even on both parents' sides. 

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->10.  <!--[endif]-->Sign up for a gift registry.  Gift registries are a great way of ensuring that you get items you really want and can use.  It also makes your guests' shopping much easier.  Be sure to choose items for your registry from every price range to accommodate each guest's budget.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

#Wedding #wednesday #Savvy Steals Weekly #Giveaway- Oscar-Worthy Chandelier Earrings

Did you love all the dangling chandelier earrings worn be the stars at last night’s Oscars? If so, this week’s Savvy Steal is for you! Celebs like Carey Mulligan and Rachel McAdams made a splash with their show-stopping statement danglers, and we want you to shine just as bright when you walk down the white aisle!

Onewed.com is giving away a gorgeous pair of Anna Bellagio bridal earrings. Antique charm meets modern glam with these Gwenyth Cubic Zirconia bridal chandelier earrings! With a simple swept-up bridal hairstyle, these earrings will be perfection!

To Score These Stunning Anna Bellagio Chandelier Earrings...
• Register on OneWed.com (US residents only please)

• Comment on any Savvy Scoop blog post this week (make sure you're signed in when leaving your comments!)
• Comment on multiple posts to increase your chances of winning!
• Post your comments before 12pm CST on Friday, March 12. We'll choose and announce our winner by 5pm CST on March 12!
• Best of luck, ladies!

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

My Lucky Fortune, Inc :: Proposal Fortune :: 'Diamond' Ring your own message

Create your own message + 'Diamond' Ring

Fans of Chinese food? Looking for a way that still may get a surprise moment to propose. The folks at My Lucky Fortune help you to pop that question and make this a special moment that you will never forget.

Surprise your special someone when a waiter bring these specially made fortune cookie with a diamond ring inside and a personal message from you in this traditional fortune cookie............. I am to assume that 37.95 is for the custom cookie (DIAMOND RING ADDITIONAL)

Details

Price: $37.95

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Monday, March 8, 2010

LOVE this table! Chairs are OFF the map!

You bought your dream #wedding dress............. now what?

Every dress needs alterations as not one woman is the same shape, so it will always take a few weeks to get everything perfect. When you try out or purchase your dress from the stockist, you will probably have at least two or three fittings or more may be necessary, all of which you will have to schedule with them. You may have to leave ample time for all these, before the wedding.

A bride’s first dress fitting usually takes place about six weeks before her wedding day. It is a good idea to bring one like-minded friend or family member along with you when you go for the first fitting. You have to decide which accessories you want to wear with the dress, and buy or order them so you can bring them along and see how everything looks together.

First fitting:

At the first fitting there are two main things for the bride to ensure: that the gown is the right size, colour, and design, ie. neckline, train, sleeves and the seamstress (who helps the bride get into the gown) knows what she is doing - where the dress needs to be taken in, let out, shortened, lengthened or otherwise altered.

While the seamstress is busy fitting your wedding dress, take a close look at the way the material falls, how the waist feels, the chest area fits, and so on. Speak up if you see anything you do not like as this is your time to be demanding. Remember, you are paying lots of money for this gown, and it is your privilege to have as many fittings as it takes to get the perfect fit. Schedule your next fitting before you leave the shop.

Second fitting:

This should take place about a month before your wedding. Bring along your foundation garments, bridal shoes, jewelry, and any accessories. If you are not quite sure which accessories to wear, bring along a camera as well, so you can see how each option looks with your dress. Also, make sure all your concerns from the first fitting have been addressed and fixed. Be sure whether the hem skims the tops of your wedding shoes. If there is a problem, continue to schedule fittings until you are completely satisfied.

Final fitting:

When you go for your final fitting, get your chief bridesmaid and mom to come along so they can learn about your dress. You also should find out how to get rid of last-minute wrinkles in your dress and what if you spill something on the gown.

When the day arrives to pick up your gown ( about two week before the wedding), try it on one last time, especially if it's been a while since your last fitting.

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

#GROOMSMEN set of 6 glasses by FizzyArtist on Etsy

Are you still looking for that perfect gift to give your Groomsmen? Look no further! These custom GROOMSMEN character glasses will add the best touch to your wedding experience.

This design can be on a pilsner, pint glass, low-ball (as shown in picture) or water glass. Feel free to mix and match!

Each glass is designed to look like the groom, groomsmen, the best man and even your ushers or fathers.

Glasses can be personalized to match their hair color, skin color, wedding colors and wedding date for that custom touch!

Look inside the glass and you will find a special message... "refill A.S.A.P."

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32227992

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Friday, March 5, 2010

Fabulous #Friday Find- #agirlsgirl - conversation starters!

I Love to talk, ok for those of you know me........ I LOVE LOVE LOVE to talk! Breaking the ice is a huge challenge for most people who walk into a crowd, so why not get the party started with s Conversation in a Can! Conversation in a Can turns small talk into BIG LAUGHTER! With hundreds of fun and clever questions, each tin was created to inspire laughter and storytelling among friends and family. We recommend you enjoy the tins at birthday parties, vacations and "staycation"s, sleepovers, the beach, summer camp or anywhere friends gather for fun and laughter. And what a way to make dinnertime more fun!

If you stopped by The D-Tales booth at the PWG show, you had a glimpse of their products. What a great bridesmaid gift!
Look them up, check out all the products and grab a tin... because there is never enough to laugh about!

Mention The D-Tales when placing an order and receive a special treat! Also,
always a girl's girl,inc. will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our sales of the "Celebrating" and "Over Cocktails" for 2 for $18 to the Relay for Life organization. Help us fight the fight!

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

earTHly #Thursday- Paper Flower Escort Cards

Nella from www.lostmykitty.etsy.com has generously shared more of her creative DIY wisdom in the form of these delicate paper flowers to use as escort cards or name settings.
They are such a pretty decoration (and no flowers were killed in the making of this blog post, lol)

And over to Nella....
What you will need:
  • Craft paper 4” square
  • Fabric leaves 2”
  • Skeleton Leaves 2”
  • Adhesive Glue
  • Scissors
  • Needle and Thread
Instructions:
Step 1: Draw a spiral on a 4 inch square. I’ve used 90 weight paper purchased at Jarrold’s though regular coloured craft paper would work equally well.
Step 2: Cut out the spiral along the lines you’ve drawn. If you’re really clever, cut out the spiral freehand. It will keep you from hunting down an eraser as I forced my husband to do for me. Step 3: Roll the spiral from the outside. Step 4: Use a spot of adhesive to glue the body of the flower onto the round bit left. Now you’re finished with the flower! Step 5: Use a pencil to faintly write your guests’ names in a pretty cursive. I’ve used pen for emphasis and don’t forget the table number for escort cards.
Step 6: Follow the lines using small stitches. You could also use paper if you are not so keen on sewing. Step 7: Attach the skeleton leaf and your personalised leaf to the flower. Martha Stewart may be able to make 100 of these in 15 minutes but for us mere mortals make a party of it with a bottle of champagne and a few friends – nothing like the promise of food and a mimosa to corale some slave labour - or you can always contact me through Etsy (Nella, www.lostmykitty.etsy.com).

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

#Wedding Wear #Wednesday- Cold Feet?

Ever hear the groom tease that he might be getting cold feet. Check out this fun way to "make a point" and include socks for each groomsmen that would be personal to him.  For example, have surfing friends, gift them these:

For  an environmentalist nut, how about these:
For Mr Fix It himself, how about these?
The problem with that, is getting different colored silly socks for each guy would not make for the greatest shot (in my opinion) like this:
Perhaps argyle *IS* the way to go.   
 
The one on the left in red from http://www.tonsofsocks.com/ ($13.50 per pair)
These are from http://www.sockdreams.com/ and are only $7.00 per pair
So, ladies?  Which ones would you go for? 

Wrap the Groom's pair in this cute little label that I found on this site
They have a different one that is very similar but with a little more color and a slightly different phrase as well.  The label is only $7.50 and they e-mail you a .pdf document to print it on whatever paper you want.  You could probably DIY , if you have the time.  It says “For My Husband To Be -  For your potentially Cold Feet – From your loving Bride”
Cute, right?

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

<3 this #Bridal #boquet- feedcack please

The Wire Bouquet – This one’s more for the rock chick bride. Make it barbed wire if you’re really alternative. LOVE IT!!!!!! You???????

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#Wedding #Insurance -Do I really need it?

Weddings are among the most significant investments that many of us make in our lives. To protect that large investment, more and more people are opting to buy wedding insurance.

Here are a few scenarios that could be protected by insuring a wedding:

* Sudden severe weather prevents your celebration, or causes many of your guests to cancel.
* The charming restaurant you chose to host your rehearsal dinner has gone out of business, but not before they cashed your deposit check.
* One of your vendors or service providers fails to show, but keeps your deposit.
* A sudden illness or withdrawal of military leave makes it impossible for certain family members to attend.
* Your darling nephew--the ring bearer--loses the ring while “practicing” his entrance.
* Mid-hug, someone accidentally spills a glass of Merlot down the side of your antique wedding dress.

When choosing a wedding insurance company, look for providers who have been in business, have an established presence and provide the product you need at reasonable rates. You may also want to buy insurance at the beginning of your planning process, and purchase it before any significant deposits are made. However, if you are not the plan-ahead type, remember that cancellation insurance can still be purchased no later than 14 days before the event, and liability insurance can be purchased up to 24 hours before the event.

WedSafe.com is an insurance provider that I recommend. Their policies start as low as $75 and fall within two different categories:

* Liability & Property Damage Insurance protects you if you’re held financially liable for property damage, bodily injury or an alcohol-related accident. This is the type of insurance required by many wedding and reception venues.
* Event Cancellation / Postponement Plus protects your financial investment with coverage for nonrefundable expenses or lost deposits should you have to cancel or postpone your wedding.

Both types of policies can be purchased individually or together as a package. When purchased together, WedSafe offers a 15% savings on your premium.

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If You Clink That Glass I’ll Take It Away From You

Don't you dare think about clinking those champagne glasses

Two things can happen if you clink your glass long and hard enough at a wedding reception. The bride and groom will kiss, or the glass will break. I don’t know about you, but I HATE glass clinking, I mean I cannot even put into words how much I detest this cliché of a tradition. Luckily, a lot of my clients feel the same way and are looking into new ideas for the old kissing game thing.

There are tons of options out there but I’m going to give you the three that I like the best. If none of these get you going, feel free to hit the ‘net and look for alternatives to the clinking of glasses

This Is How We Do It

At our wedding, we pre-selected a bunch of married couples (letting them know ahead of time of course) and called upon them to show the us how it’s done. They would kiss and then my wife and I had to mimic that kiss. It started out pretty simple but as the dinner and speeches progressed and the wine took effect, we had some pretty crazy stuff going on. I suggest spacing out the kissing and having your MC announce the couple, introduce them and then have them kiss. Also, let them know to keep it PG-13 tops, you may have kids there and they don’t need to see your Uncle go all 9 ½ weeks on his wife!

Are You Questioning Me?

Another alternative to the dreaded glass clinking can be asking the couple questions related to their life together so far or questions in general. You can certainly ask trivial pursuit questions, but get a few different editions, add in some cool ones, Lord of the Rings, Movie stuff, Music stuff and the original version as well. If the couple gets the answer
right, they are in the clear, if they answer wrong…It’s kissin’ time! I love when relatives and friends get up to the mic, introduce themselves and ask one of the couple a question about the other. These questions can be from their childhood, the time they were dating etc. No questions about how many people the other person has slept with or dated, keep it specifically to the couple. I had a grandfather get up and ask the bride what kind of sandwich the groom used to make every day when he came home from school…and she got it right!!!

Dance Rummy, Dance!

My final suggestion to spare your glassware is this…there is always a dance floor at a wedding, so let’s use it shall we? Sure it gets used later in the night but let’s get people out there sooner. Have the DJ bring a cordless mic (most include this anyway) Have the MC announce that glass clinking will get you nowhere and if you want the couple to kiss you have these options, you can take to the dance floor and show the couple a few fancy moves, you can sing them a love song or you can share a memory you have of the couple (content appropriate of course) What’s great is you can have the videographer record all this and it makes a great addition to the wedding video. At the end of each performance, he couple has to kiss and the glassware is still intact.
Gutsy Groom Advice

Some traditions are great, “You may now kiss the bride” should certainly be included in your wedding. But clinking glasses, I don’t think so. The only traditions you should be concerned about are the traditions you are going to start. Don’t include something in your wedding just because the websites or your family says that’s the way it is supposed to be. Don’t be afraid to start new traditions, add new ideas into your wedding. As long as you like them, it’s all good. It is your wedding day after all. I pride myself on working with my couples to get everything they want added into the special day and make sure it is a combination of their personalities and the things they want to bring into the wedding.
You want your guests walking away from your wedding saying how great and original it was and then next year they will be comparing everyone else’s wedding to yours. And we can make that happen for you.

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