Looking for some adorable favors for your spring wedding, shower, tea party or even get together? We found these and we just love them. Colorful, springy, girly and affordable!
mini bridal candy bag
Sunday, March 11, 2007
No Yolk, We found some egg ceptional favors for you!
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Planning a Spring Wedding or Easter Wedding
Dot's So Sweet
From YouTube comes one of those wonderful midcentury cartoons that makes you wonder how mainstream animated shorts became so brain-dead by the early 70s (Hanna-Barbera, I believe). The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics is a Chuck Jones production from 1965; it won an Oscar, it darn near won a Golden Palm at Cannes, and it's just been nominated for the I Can't Believe They Got Away With That Math Joke Nobel. Enjoy and have a great day!
The Easter or Spring Wedding
Exchanging vows in the season of spring is romantic and fresh. There is no other way to phrase it. A new marriage in bloom, just like the trees don their new buds, grass springs from the ground and flowers begin to show their petals.
If you're planning a spring wedding, you should go completely with a spring wedding theme and include the freshness of the season. Elements to include in your spring wedding theme can include garden elements, fresh fruit, herbs, wildflowers, birds, doves, spring flowers, Easter candies and pastel colors.
One example of embracing the season, is for the bride and bridesmaids to wear wreaths of wildflowers in their hair, or carry bouquets of wildflowers. The groom and groomsmen may wear wildflower boutonnieres. Other common wedding flowers that bloom in spring include tulips, irises, lilacs and daffodils. Another nice idea is for the Bride to carry a simple Bible instead of a bouquet, or a Bible with a small bouquet of flowers. Instead of having a flower girl scatter rosebuds, you may have her scatter a mixture of wildflower or daisy petals. After the ceremony, instead of leaving the ceremony in a shower of rice or bubbles, consider birdseed, butterflies, releasing doves or wildflower petals.
Consider an outside reception if available and if the weather permits. If you want to keep it "light" choose background music that is light and uplifting, such as flute or harp music.
As for decorations at your spring theme wedding reception, consider displaying wildflowers in clear vases or metal buckets. Bunches of fresh or dried herbs, such as lavender and rosemary, may be mixed in with bouquets. For table centerpieces, floating candles and flowers in bowls are a simply beautiful addition to the table. To make your own, purchase silk flowers, such as roses or daisies, and immerse them in clear glass bowls filled with water. Then add floating candles, perhaps in the shape of flowers, to the top of the water. Light the candles and enjoy.
For spring wedding theme favors, consider wine glass charms in the shape of daisies, butterflies and garden tools. Attach the favors to wine glasses at the tables, and on the place-card at each table setting, note that the charms are for the guests to keep. Another idea would be to place seed packets in miniature terra cotta pots, and tie a ribbon around each pot with an instructions tag tied to the ribbon, telling the guests how to plant their seeds.
Have A Jelly Belly Wedding
Brides are constantly dreaming up unique ideas for their wedding days. Evidence of this is in the wed
ding venue and theme. Lori Woolery and Daymon Tracy of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, tied the knot at a Jelly Belly Store known as the Jelly Belly Junction. To complete the sweet tooth wedding, Lori was actually escorted down the aisle by a human sized red jelly bean in a top hat and gold bow tie! William Kelley, the vice chairman of the Jelly Belly Candy Co., drove from the company offices in North Chicago, Ill., to attend this unusual event. After the ceremony ended the couple and the wedding party took a tour of the premise on the Jelly Belly train.
What a fun and novel wedding concept!
For more spring tips visit the Laptop Bride Spring Tips Newsletter
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Wedding Cake Signature Platter ... Instead of the guest book!
Instead of the guestbook ... From Target.com
What a Cool Idea!
• Make your guestbook a unique keepsake with this porcelain platter
• Using the permanent black pen, guests can sign their names and thoughts to create a one-of-a-kind gift
• The simple and elegant art work features a white wedding cake topped with a bright red heart
• Comes with black fine-point porcelain marker and complete instructions to preserve the signatures for years to come
• 13.75" dia. and fits up to 100 signatures (Note that not all guests will sign and many will sign as a couple) Wedding Cake Signature Platter
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Signature Guest Book Frame... An alternative to the guestbook...
These are great keepsakes and makes a great centerpiece either on your buffet table or gift table. You can use an engagement picture or a relaxed picture of the two of you. Allow the guests to sign the mat and you have a great heirloom.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Irish Wedding? Irish Bridal Shower? St Patricks Day Party?
Having a St. Patrick's Day Gala, Event, Party or Wedding? Here are some fun games that are reasonable priced to help make the day fun!
Color Me Green!
$6.99
Luck of the Irish
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day Bingo
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day Picture Bingo
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day Secret Message
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day This and That Trivia
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day Tic-Tac-Toe
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day Word Find
$6.99
St. Patrick's Day Word Scramble
$6.99
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Beach Honeymoon.... Swimsuits just for you....
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Bridal Shower Cookies... A present in every bite : )
Arent' these adorable? Although touted as eleni's birthday cookies - these would work great for a bridal shower!
These celebratory cookies are iced by hand at Eleni's, a renowned boutique bakery in New York City's Chelsea Market. The all-natural sugar cookie dough is baked light and crisp and hand-decorated into festive and delicious works of art.
17 cake- and gift-shaped cookies are dressed up in polka dots and stripes to fête the guest of honor
- cookies arrive tucked inside a beautiful presentation box
net weight 10.4 oz
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Bridesmaid's Bagette... A special gift for your attendants!
They’ve been there through it all, and we’ve got a very special way for you to say thank you. The Bridesmaid Bag-ette is a blush-pink organza bag filled with Booty Parlor loot that lets your best girls know how sexy and fabulous you think they are!
Pink Candles ....
Just in time for Valentine's Day ...Pink candles
Enjoy the mouth-watering and fruity confection of Raspberry Sorbet scented candles, blending ripe raspberries, blackberries with violet for a truly indulgent treat. (Click on picture for more info)
Friday, February 09, 2007
I Love You Forever .... Love Lasts for Eternity
Isn't this beautiful?
A pair of human skeletons lie in an eternal embrace at an Neolithic archaeological dig site near Mantova, Italy, in this photo released February 6, 2007. Archaeologists in northern Italy believe the couple was buried 5,000-6,000 years ago, their arms still wrapped arou
nd each other in a hug that has lasted millennia.
I also find it very interesting that in death it seems that most people lie in the fetal position, almost the same way we are born.
This picture elicits many emotions ... from sad to romantic, sweet, beautiful and loving. It shows that love in life and death is beautiful and eternal.
Picture source Washington Times
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Netflix... What a great Idea : )
I signed up a few weeks ago. Love it, Love it, Love it. Easy, Affordable and I don't have to drive to the video store.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Celtic Rosary Beads by Waterford ... Nice Heirloom
The Waterford Celtic Rosary Beads are 18 inches long, and are Italian made, Mother of Pearl Beads with Madonna medal, and is adorned with a Celtic 2.4" Waterford cross and is packaged in a Waterford gray jewelry box.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
Irish Cake Tops & Chocolates for Your Irish Themed Wedding
Irish Themed Cake Toppers
Toppers featuring traditional symbols bring the luck of the Irish to your Big Day.
Irish Trinity Knot Cake Topper
Available for $32.75 each.
Available for $33.00 each.
Charmingly Chocolate Irish Favors
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Opera Gloves & Other Glove Styles for Your Wedding
Believe it or not, Bridal / Wedding Gloves are still very much in fashion. If you are looking for gloves, we found a great collection on Amazon.com.
For the History of the Opera Glove (which is quite interesting) Click here. A small blurb to wet your taste buds is here:
The opera glove has been recognized for well over a century as one of the foremost symbols of feminine elegance and sensuality. The very sight of a kidskin, suede, satin or lame glove embracing the hand and arm of a woman sends a powerful conscious and subconscious signal that the wearer is a woman of style, elegance, passion, power and sexuality. Ever since over-the-elbow gloves were first widely worn by women during the Regency and Napoleonic era at the beginning of the 19th century, and especially since "The Divine Sarah", Sarah Bernhardt, introduced the mousquetaire to America in the 1870s, the opera glove, on the arms of beautiful women, has been reducing male viewers to puddles of mush.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Irish Shamrocks Vest and Bow Tie for Your Irish Themed Wedding
Irish Shamrocks Vest and Bow Tie Set
Whether worn to celebrate your Irish wedding, or just a great addition to your St. Paddy's Day garb, this black vest filled with sparkly green shamrocks will celebrate your heritage with pizazz. Each set includes vest with patterned front and solid black back, and matching patterned tie.
Shamrock Cufflink and Stud Set $75.00 per set
These gold tone shamrocks are inset with bright emerald enamel to make your look pop. Wear the complete set on special occasions with your formal shirt, and just the cufflinks with an everyday shirt. Each set includes two standard cufflinks for a French cuff shirt, and four button studs.
Whether worn to celebrate your Irish wedding, or just a great addition to your St. Paddy's Day garb, this black vest filled with sparkly green shamrocks will celebrate your heritage with pizazz.
Mardi Gras Wedding? Party? Don't forget the groom!
Mardi Gras Bourbon Street Vest and Bow Tie Set
This satiny pattern of purple, green, and gold is an elegant way to dress like it's Fat Tuesday... any night of the year. Made of 100% wrinkle-resistant microfiber to ensure your optimum comfort and fit. This 6-button vest with patterned front, solid black back and hidden adjustable belt includes a matching
patterned bow tie.
Mardi Gras Big Easy Vest and Bow Tie Set
For a jazzy New Orleans groove, catch Mardi Gras fever with this splashy rainbow of colors - a lively addition to your tuxedo collection that's perfect for any New Year's Eve bash. Each 100% microfiber 6-button vest with patterned front, solid black back, and hidden adjustable belt includes matching patterned
bow tie.
Multicolor Vest and Bow Tie Set
Need something a little less colorful?
Subtle splashes of color provide a little something different without being "too much". This set is made from washable, 100% microfiber so it always looks crisp and pressed. You'll get a perfect fit with the hidden adjustable belt and full fabric back which allows your jacket to hang nicely over it with no bunching. Six fabric covered buttons provide a polished look
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