Keeping the Kids Entertained

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We all know that if you are a kid, a wedding is not always your idea of fun. The day can seem long and sometimes kids needs to get some of their energy out, but it needs to be done in a somewhat tame way. A kids’ table is a great solution to keeping those kids busy doing “kid” things while mom and dad can sneak in a quick twirl on the dance floor.

First thing first, pick up a plastic tablecloth at your local dollar or party store. There is nothing worse than kids getting crayon or marker on the lovely rented linens. A plastic tablecloth means easy clean up, but also not having to reimburse the linen company for a ruined linen. Plastic tablecloths come in a rainbow of colors, so you should be able to find one that matches your wedding.

Next step is to pick non-messy arts and crafts for the table. Don’t buy items that require glue or anything sticky and definitely never get Play-Doh. Sticky things easily make their way onto the chairs and carpet of your venue, so pick basic items from your dollar store. Coloring books, crayons, and activity books are always a big hit with the kids. Consider other items like small puzzles, fun hats, little toy cars, and snacks to keep the kids occupied. These wedding placemats from Oriental Trading are perfect to help entertain the little ones at the kid’s table. If the kids aren’t too young, Legos can keep the kids busy for hours.

If you’re interested in decorating the kid’s table with a creative centerpiece, you can easily put together something with candy. Some large lollipops in an inexpensive vase or container can give the table a fun look.

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If the budget allows, consider hiring a babysitter for the evening to monitor the kids at the table and allow all of your guests to enjoy the festivities.

Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

Wow, is it 2012 already? I’d say that it is time to get blogging about all of the amazing events of the past year! 2011 was a year filled with so many different styles of weddings. Each couple had details that represented their personalities and made their big day memorable.

Let’s start off with a recap of a colorful wedding at a local park. Now I know what a lot of you brides-to-be are thinking….."How do you make a wedding at a local park unique?" So many people see the space and think it is just a park. I see it as a blank canvas. There are so many details that you can do to make it unique and stand out from the typical church and ballroom wedding.

Vibrant pops of color like the red, yellow, and orange of this wedding create a feeling of extreme happiness. From the colored lanterns in the trees to the brightly colored pinwheels outlining the ceremony area, the wedding decor turned a ho-hum park into a dazzling display of love!

Beautiful baskets filled with sunflowers and lilies lined the aisle.

Even the pre-ceremony refreshments were red, yellow, and orange.

The tent for the Dixieland Jazz Band was decorated with baskets of flowers and streamers in the wedding colors.

One of the biggest complaints of guests at outdoor weddings is the blazing sun and heat. Why not make them comfortable and at the same time create a colorful backdrop for your photos by offering parasols.

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Black Linens and a Beautiful Reception

I am starting to become a big fan of black linens for an elegant wedding reception. There is just something about how the centerpieces and favors look on a dark black background. It's amazing how just one color can bring a special and classy look to your reception.



This weekend, we did a wedding that used black tablecloths. The couple didn't have a huge floral budget, yet the flowers really stood out with the linens and gave it a beautiful look and feel. It just goes to show you how you don't have to spend a lot on a reception to make it gorgeous---spending a little extra money on one special item can have a great impact!

Backyard Pool Party Wedding

We recently helped plan and coordinate a backyard pool party wedding that was a huge hit. The couple did little nontraditional details here and there to make the wedding really represent what they are all about.



The centerpieces were amazing wildflowers purchased at the local wholesale floral market. Favors consisting of Jordan almonds and biscotti were placed at each table for people to eat. Guests enjoyed lounging in and around the pool after the meal and dancing the whole afternoon. We also placed baskets full of sunscreen and rolled up beach towels in their wedding colors by the pool for everyone to use.

Destination Wedding : Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Above are some photos from one of our client's weddings in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

The ceremony was on the hotel's beach which was quite secluded. The reception was next to the beach, with a lounge area for guests to relax in between dancing the night away to great music.

All photos are by Dino Gomez, http://www.dinogomez.com/.