Mashed Potato Bars

I personally love the idea of a mashed potato bar because I just love potatoes done anyway (I can't help it, lol). I have seen the potato bar at a few weddings, more recently at Rita and Jason's wedding (review to come).
You can have mashed potatoes with a choice of dozens of toppings you wouldn't even believe you can put on potatoes. These toppings can be anywhere from: onions, scallions, cinnamon, honey, raisins, brown sugar, sour cream, cheeses and the list goes on.
Your guests will love you for this! Check with your reception hall to see if this is an option.

Inspiration: Photo Table Numbers

You don't have to do the mediocre table numbers that your reception halls throw in with your package. Why not go for the personalized approach? You can do personalized table number cards by using pictures from your engagement shoot, baby pictures, pictures from places you have visited or even pictures of your pet.
You can then print these on your own on regular stock or print on photo paper. Here are a few images to give you some ideas:








Credit
Images 1-4 from here
Image 5 from here

Calligraphy: Enter to Win

Do you want calligraphy but think you can't afford it? Calligraphy by Jennifer wants to help you out. They have decided to start a new program in hopes to make calligraphy a bit more affordable for you.

Each week one lucky client will be chosen to receive 15% off their entire order, free return ground shipping (U.S.) and 25 free thank you notes.

How to apply:
* Send us an email to jennscalligraphy@aol.com with your wedding date, details pertaining to your order (services needed and quantity needed), and when you need to receive your order back.
*Each week on Monday we will select one random person that will get this great offer!
*Once you are notified you are the winner, we will then ask you to fill out our online contract form to reserve our services. ... See More... See More...
*Important* Please note that you do not have to have your order ready at this time to apply for this special offer. For example, you may not have even ordered your invitations yet but know you would like to have calligraphy. We always advise to book our services in advance so not having your materials ready to ship to us at the time you apply is perfectly fine.

Contact them today!

Special Offer from Photography in Style

We like making you aware of discounts and deals out there. Our friend John from Photography In Style has something special for new clients:

Every Bride who books will get a "Free Custom Designed Web-Site", to share their wedding details with friends and family.

Check out some samples:
Richie & Kristin
Ikhwan & Alicia

For more details check out John's website PHOTOGRAPHY IN STYLE

Dress Pick of the Week: Essense of Australia

I am loving this gown from Essense of Australia. It features modern detachable straps, Godavari Taffeta with asymmetrical gathered bodice, Diamante beading under bust line and on hip, Zip up or lace up.

Silhouette:Trumpet / Mermaid
Neckline:Spaghetti Straps
Price Range:$$$ = $1001-$1500
Waist:Dropped
Embellishment:Beading
Style:Glamorous, Modern, Romantic
Color:Ivory, White
Hemline:Floor-length
Train:Chapel
Fabric:Taffeta
Season:Spring 2010
Sizes:2-20
Style # D1033

Click the link to see this and other gowns from Essense of Australia

Eco-Runners from Custom Wedding Creations

Our friends over at Customized Wedding Creations have a new line of eco-runners that we thought you might be excited about. Nowadays you can order so many other eco-friendly wedding accessories, so why not a runner?
The Eco-runners are completely customizable using all-natural products and organic paints. Made from melted down plastic bottles, this aisle runner is 100% recycled polyester and is painted with water-based paints free from chemicals and solvents. No harmful dyes or chemicals here. The best part, you’d never know this aisle runner is recycled fabric. It looks and feels just like our standard fabric aisle runners!


To see more some of these runners and get more information, visit Customized Wedding Creations Blog

Traditions: The Hand Ceremony

This ceremony is a lot different than the unity candle, but it does hold the same significance. Most couples that choose to do this ceremony choose to do it after they’ve exchanged rings. When the couple exchange rings, still facing each other the officiant then instructs them to join hands or place their hands flat together (palm to palm). After the couple join hands, the officiant will then recite a hand poem. There are lots of poems out there, but here is a sample poem that is usually said during the hand ceremony:

“These are the hands that will hold your hands for a lifetime. The hands that will be at the end of every embrace. They are the hands of your very best friend. The hands that feel like none other. They are the hands that will build a future together. The hands that will tenderly hold your children, and will encircle your family and make it one. The hands that will wipe life's tears of both joy and sorrow. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours offering the same unspoken support and tenderness with just one touch."