Memory Through Creativity

Wouldn't it be nice for someone to think of you every time they did a certain thing, or thought of a different country? I say that would be great. So…teach ‘em something!

Say you and your hubby are enthusiastic seafarers. Your wedding is about to be on the dock near your getaway vehicle – his boat. All your guests are waiting for you to arrive. Give them something to do: create a section on how to tie a secure “love knot” with the ropes attached to their chairs. Every time your guests need to tie their children’s shoes, out camping, or on a boat themselves, they will always remember that they know how to make a knot from you.

Say now that your fiancé is from over seas and all his/her family is coming over to see your wedding. Print both languages – one on each side – on your invites and other collateral. Those curious will learn to say certain phrases in the other language and will say them to show support - Some more common ground to add to the new family connection.

There are many things that you could do to be memorable – but to impact someone’s life through everyday actions are the best. Learn of things to do for your wedding theme that will make people – and yourself - remember your special day for a lifetime.

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Couples Trying the Knot on 9/09/09

Today's date has attracted many couples to the wedding chapel. It's not only pretty on paper, but 9 has special significance to numerologists. The number nine represents completion and rebirth, fitting for starting a new life together. The life path of nine is also described as harmonious and broad.

99 couples will put this theory to the test today by getting married at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. Other chapels are running specials, complete with "99.09" in the pricing.

Yet some believe the day is actually cursed. Theorists believe it is a day that represents Satan, because it is an upside down 06-06-06. The Japanese culture feel the number is unlucky, because its name – “ku” – has the same pronunciation as “agony.”

Since we like to concentrate on the positive, we like to think that this is a lucky day. We hope that all couples that are getting married or having a child today are blessed with the number's representation of harmony and rebirth.

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Midsummer Night's Dream Save the Date Magnet

We previously introduced you to Sabrina and Martin, who are getting married on Halloween. The theme of their wedding is Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream and they wanted something using the fairies. Here is the custom save the date magnet we created for them. Enjoy!

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Inspiration Board #2 - Black and White on a Budget

Everyone of us is on a budget in these hard times. Yet you can have an amazing wedding for little cost with the right planning. Do-It-Yourself projects and keeping things simple can bring down cost like a melting ice cream cone. A great way to do that is to have a classic black and white wedding.

The only thing that you'll be missing out on is the time-consuming search for the right color! It will be a breeze keeping the color scheme through the many different products and fabrics you'll use in your wedding. Black and white accessories, flowers, shoes, and invites are easy to find everywhere. Get inspired to turn your budget wedding into a classic, yet unforgettable one.

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Sand and Shell Tealight Holder

This sand and shell tealight holder is a great addition to any beach event. Guests will enjoy lighting these tealight holders to enjoy memories of the shore. Each high quality, heavy glass is filled with authentic seashells and sand. The tealight is included and each sand and shell tealight holder is packaged perfectly as a gift with a rope ribbon and a beach theme hang tag that reads "Thank you for sharing this Day" Sand and Shell Tealight Holder measures 3.25" x 3.5"(0.55lb).

Price:
1 - 11 $3.25 each
12 - 23 $2.75 each
24 - 47 $2.55 each
48 or more $2.50 each

Why I like this favor?

Ahh, summer. What better way to say it's hot thank having a tropical themed wedding. It's looks like your bringing the beach to the wedding when you can't do the opposite. It's fun and whysmical, yet functional for a guest. (Could go in a bathroom or kid's room.) I also like it uses real shells.

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Turn the Fourth Into A Turquoise & Red Wedding

As the Fourth of July is upon us, I decided to look around at weddings on this summer holiday. While browsing though many websites, I saw the usual red, white and blue on everything the bride and groom could get their hands on! (Even a hideous wedding dress that was made out of a flag!)

Why not twist tradition and turn the Fourth into a turquoise and red wedding? Turquoise and red, also referred to as Tiffany blue and red, is one of this season's "it" wedding color schemes. At first we weren't to keen on the idea. (Probably because we saw a very poor designed ad that forgot about colors that "vibrate" on top of each other and make it hard to read.) But now, we are warming up to this color combo like the hot July sun.

The trick to making this color scheme work is to not forget about white. White will help balance the two colors, since they fall close to being opposites on the color wheel. Another tip is to use red as only a pop of color when you need it. A great way to achieve this is to use red flowers on a table dressed in turquoise and white, or to tie a Tiffany blue favor box with a simple red ribbon and tag for your guests.

Overall, this color scheme is a perfect choice for the cheery days of summer and even for the holiday. Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone!

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Non-Floral Centerpieces

When designing your reception table, you want your centerpiece to be eye catching. Most brides turn to their florist to make this happen. But thinking outside the box can be an unexpected surprise to create the sense of grandeur of your wedding reception.

Another plus of avoiding floral centerpieces is that many times you can create them yourself and stay under a modest budget. How about using playing feathers in a vase? Peacock feathers are available at many craft stores and you can also find ostrich feathers dyed in your wedding colors.

Beach themed or destination weddings can simply use sand in glass vases with a few sea shells and a few blades of tall grass. Love the water? Have a fishy-friend accompany your guests at the table in a fish bowl. (Just make sure someone takes him home!)

Let your favors take center stage by creating a colorful display of boxes filled with a treat that each guest can take away. These custom made colorful boxes are filled with your favorite gourmet treats. Instead of a separate candy bar, display fruit or confections in a Crystal Epergne as your centerpiece. You can even put different sweets on every table to change the look as well as encourage guests to mingle with each other as they snack.

Regardless of what you decide, using non-floral centerpieces are definitely fun.

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Inspiration Board #1: Magenta, Navy Blue & Silver

Hello lovely blog readers! We have been wanting to do our own inspiration boards for a while now, and we are happy to share with you the first. Of course all of the images and colors are from our wedding. The wedding was the inspiration for the business, after all!

When it came time to plan, I knew I wanted my favorite colors, blue and pink. I was good with Magenta, but decided to go with Navy Blue instead of my favorite "Electric" Royal Blue for fear it would turn out to be an 80's looking wedding. Silver, or Platinum as I like to think, was the perfect compliment to these colors and served as a base color when needed.

I hope you enjoy these photos and get inspiration to design your own wedding.

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Memorial Day Weddings

Since the weather is generally nice across the country, Memorial Day weekend weddings can be ideal for many couples. They can plan a long celebration without worrying about guests taking time off from work. However, there are a few things to consider when planning your nuptials over this holiday weekend.

First, you should consider where you are having your wedding. Memorial Day weekend means a lot of families are traveling, especially to places like the beach or state parks. If your not careful in securing a location prior to the wedding, you may have a lot of uninvited guests!

Also, because of it being a high travel weekend, you should send your Save the Dates well in advance. Many families look forward to planning their vacation, so it is important to let them know not to book any other plans. This will also give them time to find the best hotel and flight deals if they are coming from out of town.

Just like taking care of your guests early, you should also reserve your vendors early. This can be expensive because many vendors charge more for a holiday weekend. It is also a weekend that is often requested, so finding vendors early can help relieve the stress of trying to find one at the last minute and possibly being forced to hire your armature friends as replacements.

Have an outdoor wedding with a picnic style reception to save on food costs. You can serve inexpensive hot dogs and hamburgers in fun decorative plates. Serve lemonade in glass jars and use sparklers instead of rice for your departure.

When it comes time to decorate, Memorial Day Weddings can look lavish without spending lots of money. The weekend is patriotic, but you don't have to go overboard with American Flags everywhere. You could choose your own theme and colors, or stick with red, white and blue. By not using American flags, you still capture the feeling of the holiday but allow your personalities to show through.

Regardless of what you choose, this three day Memorial weekend is a great time to have a wedding.

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Theme & Happy Halloween

Here at Be In Love Designs, we love Halloween. For one day a year, you get to be whomever - or whatever- you want. Some people decide to have a funny costume. Others decide to stick with the more traditional, frightening picks.

What does this have to do with weddings you might ask? Creating the perfect Halloween night and planning a wedding actually have a lot in common.The most enjoyable and memorable events usually revolve around a theme.

When planning your wedding, just like Halloween, it is important to decide on a theme for your special day. It will not only make the planning of the "little details" much easier, but will also create a lasting impression with your guests.

When my husband and I planned our wedding, I first designed our logo. We used this logo throughout our wedding - everywhere from the table numbers, to bar menus, and even as a cake topper. (As well as the branding for this site!)

So when you are beginning the planning process of your wedding, think about your colors, designs, and other elements of your theme. Be In Love Designs has several options that can be used to create a theme for your wedding. We are also happy to help put those designs on additional items that we currently do not offer, such as napkins and matchbooks.

Lessons of this Post:
• Think about your theme early in the planning process.
• Try to carry your theme throughout the wedding and reception.
• Contact us for additional products and services you might not see available.
• Happy Halloween!

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