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Wedding Foods Trends of 2014

Are you part of the Millennial Generation, aka Generation Y? If you were born between the 1980s up to the early 2000s, you are! Right now this demographic represents the largest portion of the wedding population. That means what is influencing Millennials is also shaping the trends of today’s weddings. Being a Millennial myself I spend a lot of time reflecting and thinking creatively about my future, including planning for my wedding. Apparently, this is pretty typical for us Millennials. Not necessarily the wedding planning, but creative thinking. We are considered highly creative. Do you do the same? Have you been doing it for your wedding planning? I hope so! Read More

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Ceremony Playlist Recommendations?

Here are some options for your ceremony music, categorized by ceremony style!

TRADITIONAL

Processional: Bride Chorus (Wagner)

Recessional: Wedding March (Mendelssohn)

NEW TRADITIONAL

Prelude: “Apotheosis” (Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty)

Processional: “Spring” (Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons)

Bride’s Processional: “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach)

Recessional: “La Rejouissance” (Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks)

GOSPEL/RELIGIOUS

Prelude: “Amazing Grace” (John Newton)

Processional: “In This Very Room” (Ron and Carol Harris)

Bride’s Processional: “St. Anthony’s Chorale” (Haydn)

Recessional: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” (Hans Georg Nageli)

MODERN

Prelude: “You and I” (Stevie Wonder)

Processional: “In My Life” (The Beatles)

Bride’s Processional: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” (Lauryn Hill)

Recessional: “Beautiful Day” (U2)

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Say Cheese ….Wedding Cake!

Cheese Wedding Cake 1

Alternative and fun. Guests love a surprise.

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Beautiful Wedding Blues!

1 Pink and blue bouquet 2 Shelby Blue Dress 3 Shelby Blue Dress 2 4 Gerbera and Blue 5 Wedding Blues Boots 6 Blue Purple bouquet 7 Blue Ring

Fun rain boots, gorgeous blue shades in your wedding dress and a blue engagement ring. Great blue choices amongst Bride and Blossom Blue bouquets. Choose a sprinkle of blue…or a lot!

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Pop-up Shop!

Pop-up shops are such a fun and exciting surprise to stumble upon, and what better then a flower pop-up in a cake shop on valentines day! Super cute idea, and a one stop shop for all those shopping for loved ones. Thanks #stylemepretty for this awesome article!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2014/02/26/floral-pop-up-shop-tips-on-floral-arranging/

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Be my Valentine!

Is your Beau preparing to propose on V-day? Here is a cute Valentines day gift guide from #stylemepretty
#ValentinesDay is right around the corner and we are all lusting after a little something special from our sweetie right? Don’t be afraid to leave this up on your love’s computer 

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2014/02/10/valentines-gift-guide/