This is kristinakuehnert's Black Wedding!

I am in love with my "thank you cards" that I was able to make. I saw a similar card with the dress on Etsy, but didn't want to pay $5 a card (we have 16 attendants), so I tried it myself, added some things of my own, and am so pleased with the results. I used cardstock for both and any other materials used came from Michael's or Hobby Lobby. The groomsman I did make up myself, using the suit on the front of the card from a clip art that I saw in Microsoft Word. Now I just have to make my flower girl and usher one!

I finished my table numbers, now all I have to do is frame them. I got the idea from a blog that I posted a couple of weeks ago and kinda put my own spin on it. I used cardstock that I have lots of (thanks to my mother that has a craftroom the size of Michael's) and I just chose different designs that complimented one another and stenciled the numbers, then rubber cemented it on to the paper. Pretty simple! I just love putting different designs and colors together, so much fun and love the vintage look that it creates.

I am leaving for New Orleans tomorrow morning and couldn't be more excited!! I have been sooooo stressed out lately and a weekend with my girls is exactly what I need! Stay tuned for what is sure to be a crazy, funfilled weekend!!

Found this on groomstand.com and thought it was pretty funny. I am trying to put together a list of songs for our DJ right now and wasn't sure which songs to include, and after reading this article there are some songs, such as "GoldDigger" that I need to take off....lol. However, I really don't think that guests (especially when drinking and having fun) will even pay attention or think twice to the lyrics of songs played. What do you guys think? Is one or more songs that you are planning on having on this list?

"It's your wedding reception. You're on the dance floor breaking it down to Beck's "Hell Yes," and then the unthinkable happens: your idiot DJ decides to change the tune with Kanye West's GoldDigger.

"She take my money, when I'm in need/Yeah she's a trifling friend in deed/Oh she's a gold digga' way over town/That digs on me."

Your new wife glares at you. Followed by dropped jaws from her relatives and cough-chuckles from your groomsmen. The dance floor clears and you pull your bride aside for your first big apology as a married man. You go from a happy groom to Ike Turner. "Baby, I don't think you're a gold digger. The DJ put that song on, I swear. Take me back baby, take me back."

To avoid such a horrific scenario, rather than giving the DJ your playlist, give him a don't playlist. Listen to the lyrics not the beat and don't let these bad wedding songs happen to you.

1.White Wedding ~ Billy Idol
"Hey little sister who's your superman/Hey little sister who's the one you want/Hey little sister shot gun!"

Our take: Is it just us or does this song have an underlying incestuous connotation? We're aren't sure whether Billy wants to marry his little sister, shoot her, or if he dislikes her new husband. Even though the title is White Wedding, no one should ever play this tune at a wedding. Not even ironically.

2. Another One Bites the Dust ~ Queen
"How do you think I'm going to get along/ Without you, when you're gone/You took me for everything that I had/And kicked me out on my own/Another one bites the dust/ Another one bites the dust"

Our take: If you're not the first one in your group to get hitched, your mischievous groomsmen might request this Queen anthem at your wedding reception. Hold off on giving those groomsmen gifts until after the wedding. That way, if they pull any such pranks you can get a refund. If you really want to

3. Friends in Low Places ~ Garth Brooks
Blame it all on my roots/I showed up in boots/And ruined your black tie affair/The last one to know/The last one to show/I was the last one/You thought you'd see there/And I saw the surprise/And the fear in his eyes/When I took his glass of champagne
And I toasted you....

Our take: It's a great karaoke song, but if you listen to the lyrics, it's about an estranged-ex-turned-cowboy wedding crasher. Not appropriate for a wedding. And for that matter, neither are cowboy boots. Groomsmen Gifts Hint: Got friends in low places? Give your buddies groomsmen gifts like tavern signs or beer steins.

4. Every Breath you Take~ The Police
Every breath you take/Every move you make/Every bond you break/Every step you take/
Ill be watching you

Our take: If you request this at your wedding, you have some serious stalker issues. Expect a restraining order to arrive at your home immediately following the wedding.

5. My Heart Will Go On ~ Celine Dion
Every night in my dreams/I see you/I feel you/That is how I know you go on

Our take: Unless you want to give your guests the message that your marriage is a sinking ship, leave the Titanic song off the playlist. However, My Heart Will Go On is oddly suited for funerals.

6. Butterfly Kisses ~ Bob Carslile
There's two things I know for sure/She was sent here from heaven and she's Daddy's Little Girl/As I drop to my knees by her bed at night/She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes...

Our take: There's one thing we know for sure - this is the worst wedding song ever. Suggest your bride-to-be not pick this barf-inducing melody for the "father-daughter" dance. "Butterfly Kisses" lost any meaning it once had when it was played at every wedding in the late nineties. The bride might cry, but the guests will surely roll their eyes. Another terrible song for a father-daughter dance: "Thank Heaven for Little Girls." Unless your bride and her father perform in musicals together leave this creepy tune off the playlist.

7. It's My Life ~ Jon Bon Jovi
My heart is like an open highway/Like Frankie said/I did it my way/I just wanna live while I'm alive/It's my life

Our take: Suppose you request "In My Life," by the Beatles and your DJ accidentally puts on this Jon Bon Jovi hit. It's best not to declare that your heart is like an open highway at your wedding. What does that mean anyway? And who's Frankie? "I just want to live while I'm alive" wins the worst-lyric-ever award.

8. She's Having A Baby~ Dave Wakeling
Mixed drinks and mixed emotions/You feel the beat of a brand new heart/All change/She's having a baby/It draws you close as it/tears you apart


Our take: Don't announce the bride's pregnancy at the wedding and definitely don't do it with this cheesy number. Also, who is having the mix drinks? We hope it's the father of the unborn child, not the pregnant mom.

9. If you Want to Be Happy ~ Jimmy Soul
"If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life/Never make a pretty woman your wife/So from my personal point of view/Get an ugly girl to marry you"

Our take: Don't ever sing along to this in front of your bride - period. Jimmy Soul might be happy with his ugly wife, but you have a beautiful bride. We'd like to pretend this song never happened. Unfortunately, it gets stuck in your head and you can't help but to hum along with it every now and again.

10. I Will Survive ~ Gloria Gaynor
"Go on now go walk out the door/just turn around now'/cause you're not welcome anymore/weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye/Oh no, not I
I will survive/as long as i know how to love/I know I will stay alive"

Our take: Not a wedding goes by where we don't hear this famous breakup ballad. Every time it's played, all the of the bridesmaids flock to the dance floor pointing at the groomsmen like we're responsible for breaking Gloria Gaynor's heart. Doesn't exactly put you in a lovin' mood, does it?

I found this on wedding fanatic's blog and it helped me put some things into perspective. What are your thoughts??

http://www.weddingfanatic.com/category/inspiration-and-style/receptions/


Hello!

As a wedding consultant, let me first start by saying that I had a pretty good laugh a few days ago at the expense of the wedding consumer industry. After returning from the post office to retrieve my mail I started thumbing through a Spring wedding decorations catalog. I flipped open to a page somewhere near the middle of the catalog, only to find the most ridiculous wedding decor item E-V-E-R. I will tell you about the item, but first, I would like to share with you something that makes me fundamentally angry.

My heart sinks a little each time I notice consumers (sadly, mostly brides) purchasing unnecessary items just because they have the words "Bride" or "Groom" imprinted on them, or because they are able to be "personalized". In a perfect world brides would see past this marketing ploy, and would have more discipline than to purchase an item solely because it will allow the bride to see her name in writing.

Below you will find a Top 10 decorations you should never buy for your wedding, which in turn is a big BRIDE BEWARE when dealing with these potential wedding decorations. Either because they are completely unnecessary, ridiculously extraneous in cost, or could simply give off the impression that you have no good sense whatsoever:

10. Rubber [fund-raising-esk] Bracelets. Remember a few years ago when rubber bracelets touting good causes were all the rage? Well, sadly, these bracelets have made their way into the wedding industry’s circle of consumerism. If your aim is to make people wear your names for the evening, consider changing your aim. The moment you are not looking the bracelets will end-up in the trash can.

9. Personalized dance floor cling. This clear plastic item uses static electricity to (supposedly) stick to the dance floor. Sure, you can personalize this item with your names and a little design logo, but it is quite the waste of money considering that it does not light up for people to even notice it, and that people are going to be stepping all over it (and possibly slipping on it).

8. Shaped [centerpiece] table mirrors. I know, I know…"but water and candlelight look so elegant with a reflection…" Although you may believe that your table centerpieces will look better on top of a mirror, this decor element should just go away already as it is severely outdated. (Not to mention that from a designers point of view all that it takes is one smudge or finger print to make it ugly.)

7. "Take-out" [Chinese] guest gift boxes. Not only do these not stay properly shut (their plastic flaps are indignantly annoying), but most of these box types that on the market are completely non-biodegradable. Save your money and go another route.

6. Reusable wedding cameras. Let me be clear: it is a complete waste of money. Not only are you paying to develop film rolls, but the likelihood of you getting a good shot of something that you actually care about is very low. Now, when I married (in 1997), this fad was just coming online, and so the novelty for guests had not worn-off. However, I can tell you that 100% – in the U.S. where wedding budgets are above $10,000 – this fad is dead.

5. Wedding print toilet paper. (Not kidding) I have not had the pleasure nor experience of using wedding printed toilet paper, but I have seen and touched a sample of it. It is basically a cheap 2-ply paper that uses colored ink on white paper to imprint wedding bells, initials, etc. Sadly, when wet, I found that I was able to smear the colored ink. (haha!) This could either be the funniest or the most ambivalently mortifying moment of a wedding.

4. Chocolate fountain. Even as I type I am imagining hate mail, however, my personal experience is that the public’s fascination (and mess) associated with the chocolate fountain is over. However, if you are adamant, please rent the fountain and do not buy. The quality of fountain which you are being rented is likely 10x better than the fountain that you would be purchasing. Also, if you must… my friend Michelle recently told me that the trick to making the chocolate in the fountain run smoothly is melted cocoa butter, added in with the chocolate pieces during the beginning of the set-up process.

3. Napkin ring place card holders. Yes, you read that correctly. There are now products on the market that combine the functionality of the napkin ring and the way-finding of the place card holder. If you are to the point in your budget where combining these two items seems necessary, consider going back through your guest list to cut-out some more of the ‘C-listers’. (Same thing goes for Wedding bell place card holders.)

2. Bride And Groom Wine Bottle Cover Set. You can dress up your bride, and you can dress up your wine, but you should not dress up your wine like a bride. This item set comes complete with veil, dress, and tuxedo. Unless you are using this idea for a gag gift, in which case carry on.

You ready for number one? This is the item which had me rolling with laughter as mentioned at the beginning of my post. Sigh…

1. Personalized wedding cowbell. Enough said .

Other "Honorable Mentions"
Floral (silk or plastic) with dew drops
Specialty confetti
Tableware (cups, buckets, pails, plates) with sayings such as "Eat, drink, and be married"
Wedding design trash can cover
Wedding aprons
Ice cube molds
Banners
Bottle stoppers
Specialty luminary bags
Wineglass charms (this never works for groups larger than 25)
Take-away cake treat boxes
Personalized votive candle holders
Long-stemmed candles (they often look like plastic flowers on a fake stem and they are very, very messy)
"Wedding angel" anything (pins, bookmarks, jewelry)
Wedding cookie cutters
Bride and groom rubber duckies (as guest gifts)
Personalized golf tees or golf balls
Personalized wedding coasters
… you get the idea.

I think this is such a cute idea. Instead of having your guests screaming at the DJ to play a song, just scatter some request cards at the tables. This allows them to fill out the cards and bring them to the DJ. One bride used cute headings for the cards:

Come on, let me Shake My Tail Feather to…

Shake it up baby, let’s Twist and Shout to…

We’ll be dancing, Shagging on the Boulevard if you play…

We’ve gotta Jump Jive An’ Wail to…

I found this on : http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/06/22/song-request-cards/

Found this on Project Wedding website and thought it would be helpful to other brides whom want to create their own monogram. She gives easy-to-follow directions.

http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-wedding-challenge-how-to-design-your-own-monogram-in-microsoft-word

"Give your bridesmaids a gift they will cherish! Scour your book shelfs or your local used book shop for vintage books. Choose titles that will have special meaning for each girl.

Maybe you spent a summer with your best friend reading Anne of Green Gables or maybe your maid of honor's favorite book is Mansfield Park; find a special edition or beautiful copy to pass on.

Tie each book with a ribbon and add a pretty label. Write each girl a note, telling them why you chose the book and how you value their friendship. It's a gift your bridesmaids will hold on to forever. Aside from adding a personal touch to your wedding, it's budget friendly and good to the earth. Happy reading!"

http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/bridesmaid-gifts-vintage-books

I love this idea! I will be doing this for my table numbers........

http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-vintage-frame-table-numbers