Every Wedding Needs Champagne

Photo courtesy of Erica's Sweet Tooth

 

Every wedding needs to serve champagne, so why not choose a unique way to serve it? Try these champagne jello shots topped with sanding sugar. Insert a decorative toothpick, featuring the colors of your wedding or maybe your monogram?

 

These are perfect for a home wedding where you have time to make these ahead of time and store them in your refrigerator.

 

Just a tip, if you are expecting the bubbles to survive being turned into jello, you'll be disappointed, but this is a great way to serve champagne (or even use up champagne for a day after party.)

 

Recipe adapted from Bakers Royale
15 jello shots

Ingredients:

10 oz plus 5oz champagne (or prosecco or sparkling wine)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 envelopes Knox plain gelatin
White sparkling sugar (sanding sugar)

Directions:

Put 10 ounces of your champagne and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a sauce pan. Sprinkle gelatin on top of the liquid. Place over low heat, stir about 2 minutes or until dissolved. Take off the heat and add the remaining champagne or prosecco. Stir until combined. Pour into a loaf pan and chill for an hour or more. Use a sharp bladed knife to cut the champagne jello into squares. Right before serving top with sanding sugar. Top with a decorative toothpick or serve in a decorative cup.

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Unique Wedding Cakes

Photos courtesy of Avivus

 

Wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes and this unique birdcage wedding cake is feminine and romantic--perfect for your wedding day! No cake toppers needed, this cake has enough flowers and lace look to it that anything additional would be overkill.

 

Photo courtesy of Avivas

 

And if you are looking for a single cake for the bride and groom, this birdcage cake will be perfect on the sweetheart table. My only problem, fondant! I love the look of fondant, but I don't know anyone who likes to eat it. But I do love these cakes and thought they'd be an interesting addition for a bride who is looking for a cake that is a little different.

Rustic Wedding

Photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ...

 

 

Planning a rustic wedding? Why not consider using baby's breath on top of a wine barrel? It has the look of lace and is inexpensive as well. Add some baby's breath to the wedding bouquet and bridesmaids' flowers to pull the look together.

 

 

Photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ...

 

 

Another great look to add for a rustic wedding are horseshoe placecards. So easy to make you don't even need directions! Again this photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ... Put them on a burlap backing to give it a barn like look.

 

These two easy ideas are simple to add to your rustic barn wedding. Some other ideas? Rustic benches ir bales of hay covered with cloth instead of chairs, barbeque instead of fancy dinners, use some mason jars scattered around the tabletops for centerpieces, and give homemade jam for wedding favors. And the ideas just keep on coming!

Fun Photo Booth Props

 

 

Photo courtesy of Itty Bitty Wedding on Etsy.com

 

Etsy artisans make a variety of photo booth props perfect for a wedding or wedding shower. One set lets you write on notes on them like "I came for the beer" or "I came for the wedding cake." The notes are erasable so your guests can add their own special message for you.  

 

 

 

 

Champagne Wedding

Photo courtesy of Sentimientodivino

 

A tower of champagne is sure to catch the eye of all your wedding guests. It takes a steady hand to pour the champagne (or make that several steady hands) but it will wow your guests and who doesn't love champagne?

Easy Economical DIY Centerpiece

Photo courtesy of Amore Event Design

 

Anchor silk flowers using clear floral marbles is a glass or vase of water, add a floating candle and voila! an easy economical centerpiece. Add some votive candles is a coordinating color or the same color as the flowers and you have a great centerpiece.

 

Be sure to test the glasses out to be sure they are able to withstand the heat of the floating candles, I've seen centerpieces shatter when the glass was not meant to withstand the heat of candles burning.

 

Plus Size Bridal Fashions

Photo courtesy of Igigi

 

Are you a plus size bride or a plus size wedding attendant or guest? Igigi has some elegant choices for you and your bridal party.  Classic styling without the 'baggy' plus size look will make your wedding day fashionable.

 

Long flowing bridal gown from Igigi

 

 

Igigi has plus size accessories as well, so head on over and shop for your dress as well as clothes for your honeymoon. An Igigi bride is stylish without breaking the bank.

 

 

Photo of short wedding gown from Igigi

 

Visit Igigi's website for more bridal ideas for the plus size bride and plus size bridal party.

 

Vintage Photo Wall

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Messina/wall made by Blue Eyed Yonder/flowers by Amy Osaba

 

Photo booths are all the rage at weddings but if you're having a vintage look to your wedding you might want to consider making your own photo wall using vintage wall paper and a pretty chair for seating. This wall was made by Blue Eyes Yonder with the pretty flowers in the corner designed by Amy Osaba. Just imagine how pretty your photos will look with this unique background.  

Margaritas Make The Best Signature Drinks

 

Photo courtesy of Margarita Man

 

Want to serve Margaritas at your upcoming wedding? Don't want to have to worry about making all those Margaritas one by one? Why not rent a Margarita Man machine and take all the fuss out of bartending?

 

This easy to use machine will make you and your guests trouble free margaritas over and over again! Margarita Man offers 22 different flavors for a unique signature drink at your wedding or rehearsal dinner or bridal shower. Below are just a few drinks you can easily make using this great machine. Come on,  you know you want to have a blast at your reception or rehearsal dinner... !

 

 

Visit the Margarita Man website to learn more about this easy to use Margarita Machine.

Gifts For Weddings

Photo courtesy of Groupalicious

 

Looking for great gag gifts for the wedding couple to present at the reception? If you are the best man or maid of honor and are looking for the a gag great gift for the wedding couple why not pick up a set of his and her mini-mes? Austin Powers thought having his own mini-me was so groovy, so why not get a set for the bride and groom made in their likenesses? Nothing like a custom bobblehead presented at the reception to get the room laughing. Try presenting it after you give the toasts--everyone will be rolling in the aisles laughing!

Get a Bobble Head that is handcrafted with faces and features models after the bride and groom. Bobbles are made from photos submitted by the purchaser.  You can choose to make your mini statue a business executive, a pro golfer, a superhero, a rock 'n' roll artist and more, but if you don't find the perfect design, you can choose to custom-build your own bobblehead with a personalized body, pose, clothing, and scenery.

Groupalicious has a great deal that makes these usually expensive Mini-Mes a more affordable option. (Warning: this is a time limited deal and may have expired by the time you read this a year from now.)

Fancy Cupcakes?

Photo courtesy of Staticlockerz.com and Pinterest

 

Fancy cupcakes that zing? Try Pop Rocks cupcakes. What a nice surprise at your wedding shower! I love them in pinks, but you can use any color Pop Rocks available to match your color scheme. Or you CAN make your own rock candy, color it to match your color scheme, and crush it so it resembles Pop Rocks. I love the way the pinks are different colors in this photo, it makes a nice photo not to mention an attractive presentation for your dessert buffet. So enjoy making your Pop Rocks cupcakes. For a recipe visit Betty Crocker.

Wedding Boots?

Photo from Style.com

 

Are you a fan of wedding boots? Love lace? Why not combine the two and wear them under your wedding gown? These boots by Chanel are perfect for walking down the aisle for the avant garde bride. Easy to wear heels (about 2") make walking down the aisle and dancing easy on your feet (and who doesn't want to be comfortable on their wedding day?)

 

More and more brides are looking for alternatives to the classic pumps (note the photos of brides wearing Converse Sneakers or cowboy boots). So why not combine high fashion with comfort and pick up a pair of these easy to wear lace boots by Chanel and wear them for your wedding day?

Perfect Groom's Gift

Photo courtesy of Red Envelope

 

Looking for the perfect groom's gift? How about a pair of sterling silver monogrammed cuff links from Red Envelope? Now he can take the people he loves wherever he goes in these unique locket cufflinks. These links will keep his sleeves in the right place and his heart as well!

These locket cufflinks are sold exclusively at Red Envelope online.  Each locket accomodates two tiny pics of the woman he loves (and later children as well). A single initial can be monogrammed onto each link for a custom look. Then add your favorite photos and literally wear your heart on your sleeve with the photo of the woman you love in your cufflinks.

Each locket measure 1/2" x 5/8"H. In order to get your photos the right size you may need to head to Kinkos or your local print shop but don't let that dissuade you from purchasing this great groom's gift.

 

Not getting married? Why not give them as a Father's Day gift, birthday gift or other holiday gift to the man you love?

Sparkling Wedding

Photo courtesy of Everything That Sparkles

 

Her eyes sparkle with love when she looks at her groom (and vice versa) so why not decorate their chairs with the word "Love" hung on each chair with pretty grosgrain ribbons to coordinate with  your wedding color scheme? Easy but such a perfect addition to chiavari chairs at your wedding reception.