DIY Wedding Favor Ideas

When you think about wedding favors, the first thing that normally comes to mind is the same "old" traditional stuff. For example:

• Bubbles
• Match books
• Candy wrapped in tulle

But now aday, wedding favors are a big part of the wedding, and are more versatile than ever. We are all fans of the ever so sweet "Candy buffet station" Yummmmmy!!!





I don't think these will ever go out of style! There are so many ways you can dress these up and make them your own, and they are always a huge success with your wedding guests.

Here are a few creative, DIY projects that your guests will love as well. You can find these plus many more at www.MarthaStewartWeddings.com


 Dahlia favor bags made from tissue paper, fill with your choice of flower seeds.

 Glittery wedding favor boxes, to present your favors in.

 Pyramid Candy Holders

 Personalized Coasters (www.accenttheparty.com)

The "Man Flower" that inspires!

Over the years I have seen some of the most beautiful and unique boutonnieres, and I have also seen my share of the drab, same old stuff from back in the day. Boutonnieres now a day have come a long way. I wanted to talk about this because men typically don't care about these types of things, they just know they have to wear a suit, with a flower on it, and that's true for the most part. But, when you have something that is as unique, and eye catching as 2 left feet, not only will you have everyone talking about how great you look in your wedding tux, but they will also talk about how great your "man flower" :) looks.

Here are a few ideas to inspire your groom to be. Something that is as unique as he is!

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Themed Weddings

To theme, or not to theme, that is the question!

Now, don't get me wrong, I am a sucker for a themed wedding. Well, any wedding for that matter. But, when does one thing that is meant as a detail become to much? Anything can be great if done in moderation, but to much can just basically turn your wedding day from beautiful in tacky. Here are a few things that I found, and I just wanted to give my opinion on. I love butterflies, so we are going to use a butterfly themed wedding as an example

I really like the uniqueness of this dress. Its bright, its colorful, and very spring time-ish. I also love the fullness of it. However, this definitely would not be a "walking down the isle" dress.

This bouquet is cute and definitely different. I'm not sure if I would walk down the isle with a paper bouquet, but each bride is different. And if this is something that you would enjoy I say go for it. Dare to be different!!!

OK, so here's another dress. Definitely a second reception dress. But , it almost looks like a costume. This definitely makes a statement, and would be cute on a 5 year old, but I'm not sure about an adult.

These three things combined would definitely be "butterfly overkill", but if you put the butterfly touches throughout your wedding, you will have the perfect themed wedding.

Here are a few different ways to pull off your theme without over doing it.

•  Instead of an entire butterfly bouquet, use beautiful butterfly brooches similar to this, to add that special touch to your bouquet. These can also be incorporated into your centerpieces.

•  Butterfly decor on your cake would also be a beautiful touch, as well as butterfly napkin rings
  
  

At the end of the day, each wedding and each bride has their own personality and sense of style. As long as you are happy with the end result, who's to say you have to much or to little of one thing at your event. So, are themed weddings really a thing of the past? In my opinion, absolutely not!!

2012 Trends!

Wow!!!! I cant believe its been such a long time since I've had a chance to blog. We had a very busy year last year, and with the birth of my 2nd son, my time quickly  became their time. So, I took about 6 months off, changed a lot of things, and here I am. Intimate Events, is still here, and in full effect. We have had lots of memorable weddings to add to our portfolio, and we just keep growing and growing.

I just want to basically jump right back into the swing of things, and pick up right where I left off. So, with that said here are some of my favorite wedding trends for 2012.

Last year’s royal wedding absolutely influenced wedding dress trends. Thanks to Kate’s long lace sleeves, we will be seeing a greater variety of different necklines and sleeve lengths. Strapless gowns will take a back seat to one shoulder, illusion necklines, cap sleeves, and deep v necks. Dresses will be much more romantic and elegant than last year. This doesn’t mean that traditional “princess” gowns should be expected. Some will be long, fitted and sleek. Others will be in pale colors such as blush.

Above all, expect more glamour. For several years, we have seen a trend towards simple and in 2012 we will start to move away from that. From sparkly accents to faux fur shrugs, weddings will look more expensive and have that little extra “pop” of opulence. Bejeweled details will also be popular, such as cool brooches on bouquets, decorating candleholders, and adorning invitations.

The very popular food stations from last year will continue through 2012. Although, there will be more details to dress them up such as sleek matching signage and more emphasis on presentation. Many couples will choose to have a food station as their favors such as “make your own midnight snack” tables featuring popcorn, candies, and cookies. Dessert tables will be less about cupcakes and feature more bite-sized desserts and pastries, alongside a layer cake (let’s face it–the most crucial detail for any guest).

In flowers, big and lush bouquets are making a comeback. Expect lots of multi-textured bouquets with different hues. Centerpieces, although they won’t all necessarily match, will also follow this trend. Even couples who choose to use flower substitutes, such as paper flowers or food centerpieces, will be incorporating a lot of dynamic textures.

The vintage and rustic trends will still be huge in 2012, but will definitely be taken up a notch. Couples are realizing that not everyone can make DIY look like an Amy Atlas tablescape (seriously, who can pull that off?). However, they love the individualization and originality that DIY details can provide. Therefore, many couples will start buying their “DIY” details, and having florists and other artists complete their vision for them.

Couples are starting to think of their wedding as less of an impressive, but somewhat impersonal, event and more of an intimate gathering. Some weddings will have smaller guest lists to achieve this, while larger weddings will use communal dining tables and creating small spaces within the event room to have the feel of a more inclusive gathering.

The color palettes for 2012 are at seemingly opposite ends of the spectrum. Super creamy neutrals are very on-trend through most of 2012. However, extra bright pops of color will be present over the spring and summer, such as red-orange, lime greens, and royal blues. Black is also back in a big way as an accent color.
As great as the 2011 weddings were, we at Intimate Events can’t wait to see the real weddings this year!