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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Unique Christmasy Brides Ideas to make any big day extra festive!

Christmas Bridess can be quite magical. Christmas already has a very romantic association with it where you spend time with your loved family and friends. More and more people are starting to have Christmas Bridess as theming these events can be truly wonderful and special. I was on Etsy today, who as we all know have a fabulous range of just about anything! I picked out some of my favourite Brides products to add that magical touch to your big day. If you are getting married at Christmas why not go all out! All products can be found on Etsy and all images are courtesy of Etsy.
 



 
 


Christmas Invitations
 

If you are getting married in December (Christmas Season) you will be sending your invitations late October, early November so it is fitting to send Christmas themed ones as this is when your Brides day will take place. You can either theme your design to be festive or how about go for something completely different like the invitation bauble pictured here. The bauble contains ribbon with all the information you need on it. Once you have read it you can put it back in the bauble and place it on your Christmas Tree! This will also be a great keepsake for close family. Love this idea!!
 


 
 
 
Festive Favours
 
 Why not be unique and give your guests something cute and festive that they can keep as a Christmas decoration for the future. I adore this idea of 'Elf dust' as will the kids at home!


 




Photo booth Props!
 
Photo booths seem to appear at plenty of Bridess nowadays as many photographers are including this service in their packages. Check with your photographer if he has any Christmas Props but you can also purchase these from Etsy. Looking back on the photos you are sure to get a laugh with people dressed like snowmen and Santa. Bring a long some cotton wool to look like snow for added effect!

 
 


Christmas Confetti
 
Confetti is always at Bridess. Somebody will always end up bringing some along whether you like it or not. Why not purchase lovely confetti like these below and give the flowergirl a basket full of little bags of Christmas confetti which she can give to your guests. A cute touch!





 
 


Christmas Stockings  
 
This could be very charming if there is a blazing fireplace in your venue. Either these two white ones for the bride and groom or you could purchase normal ones and use them as a guestbook alternative. Get your guests to write messages to you and place them in the stockings! Could be fun reading your messages on your first Chrsitmas Day as a married couple.

Christmas Boutonnieres


 
No doubt if you are having a Christmas Brides the Bride and Bridesmaid bouquets are going to be full of seasonal flowers. How about adding a touch of joy to your groom and groomsmen with these boutonnieres. Either purchase those that are fake or speak to your florist about having fresh ones made on the day.



 
 


Hanger for your gown!
 

I have always loved the idea of a personalised hanger for the Bride as it is a day she will only experience once and a dress she will only wear once will be hung on it. It is something that you can keep forever and everytime you look at it you will have floods of memories of your exceptional time.
 



Christmas Cake Toppers
 

You may have chosen a Brides cake that is particularly festive looking to begin with. If not and your cake is quite plain why not top with something adorable and wintery. These Snowmen are idyllic or get your baker to make a very small cake in the shape of a present for the top of the cake. There are plenty of ideas so have a think! 
 
 
 

 


Christmas Signage
 


Signs are quite prominent in Bridess these days especially if your Brides is spread over a large area with lots of outdoor grounds. They make fantastic photograph features and add a touch of mystical feel to a Brides. You could even prop a few up about Santa or his workshop or elves quarters. Searching for them will keep the kids entertained for hours!
 


 


Festive Escort Cards
 
This might be one of my favourite trinkets I stumbled across as I am a huge lover of pine cones in Christmas Brides décor. These escort cards will be adored by your guests and could also be easy to DIY if you can readily get your hands on some pine cones!

 



It might not be Christmas just yet but if you are getting married this Christmas it isn't too late to pick up a few additional pieces or if you are getting married Christmas 2014 start looking around for some inspiration and make a few purchases now!



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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Top tips to get your Brides guests mingling!

Brides days are stressful enough without having to worry about whether your guests are having a good time or if they are getting on with one another. Why not prepare yourself using these top mingling tips so that it is not something that you will have to fret about at all!
 
  1. Be strategic with your table plans! – It is always very hard to know who to seat with who at Bridess. The best way to tackle this is have a 50/50 ratio of knowing each other at the table but also consider common interests and age groups as they are most important.
 
  1. Circular tables only please! – If available at your venue, always opt for circular tables with a maximum of 10 guests. This is far more sociable and encourages much more mingling than square tables where guests will speak to people in front and either side only.
 
  1. Escort cards – Use escort cards for guests to find their way to their tables rather than lists of names. Whilst finding their names, guests will interact with each other.
 
 
  1. Favours – Place favours in a central location rather than on individual place settings. You could also encourage guests to take someone else’s favour (if they are named) and go and try to find that person.
 
  1. Brides badges – Name badges (comical or not) are a great way of guests knowing how each person knows the bride and groom. Check out cafepress.com for a great selection of quirky name badges.

 
     
     
     
     
    1. The smoking area – Approximately 30% - 50% of your guests will smoke, if you’re at an Irish Brides. I found at a Brides I was at a few years ago the smoking area was so far away from the reception room it segregated the guests and the smokers missed the great songs and dances. When checking out venues see where the smoking area is located to perhaps avoid this problem.
     
    1. Get dancing! – Kick of the evening disco with songs that have an accompanying dance that everyone knows very well and encourage guests to take part. E.g. Tragedy by Steps, the Macarena, Stop by the Spice Girls.
     
    1. Trivia Quiz – Have a short trivia quiz on each table with questions about the bride and groom that all the guests at the table can take part in.
     
     
    1. Photographs – Arrange a collage of photos or hang photos off string with pegs in the garden area (if there is one) or in the drinks reception area of the bride and groom and family and friends. This will definitely encourage chatting and laughter.
     
    1. Musical Chairs – Each table is to play musical chairs during the reception. Every other guest should move one place to the left after each course so that everyone gets a chance to talk to one another. This will also get funnier as more drinks have been had!
     
    1. Guestbook – Chose an alternate guestbook idea such as writing on pieces of Jenga or on a monopoly board. If a lot of your guests are from abroad, choose a map option where guests can pin where they are from and write a message.
     
    1. Photo booths – Photo booths at Bridess are not only a lot of fun but as the night goes on and people get to know each other better you never know what mix of friends and family you may having taking snaps together.
     
    1. Name settings – Place a funny or interesting fact about each guest inside their neighbours name card and encourage each guest to read them out.
     
    Of course you can't force your guests to mingle, people will undoubtedly talk to the people they know the best. However using some of the ideas above could result in new friendships, new romances or just an all round good time at your Brides!

        Images courtesy of pinterest, onewed, cafepress.com, the knot.
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