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Interested in something more than a three-ring-binder to keep your wedding planning records? This calfskin wedding book features gilt edges on 160 lined, cream-white, acid-free, archival pages.
The journal, created by Graphic Image, is a combination guest book and gift record for all of your wedding planning (engagement, rehearsal dinner, wedding). It's the complete register to document essential details of this important occasion.
Love & Soul Always, Kay
(Photos: Graphic Image)
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Remember, we all stumble. Every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.
~Emily Kimbrough
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I know these dresses have been around for a while, but I like them so much that I thought it was worth mentioning again.
Last July, one of my beautiful brides used Two Bird’s for her bridesmaids’ dresses. And they were just gorgeous.
The beauty of these dresses is that they are convertible, so they flatter just about every body type. What does a convertible dress mean? This convertible dress can be wrapped in 15 different ways - bringing smiles to bridesmaids of all shapes and sizes.
Additional benefits --
* They carry plus sizes.
* They have ties for the groomsmen, and the color matches the dresses perfectly.
* They carry flower girls dresses
To make this easy, Two Birds provides a tutorial for each dress style on its web site.
Now, I must mention. These dresses don't come cheap! But, I think the versatility allows your bridesmaids to get a lot more wear out them.
Love & Soul Always, Kay
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Here are some ring bearer pillows that you cannot help but love.
This custom bird's nest ring bearer pillow (created by Courtney Allen Design) is so perfect for a spring wedding.
These ring bearer pillows (made by Sweet B Papers) have to be the nicest I have ever seen. I especially like the pink one. (But I must mention that most of the ring bearers I've had the pleasure of meeting might be a little reluctant to carry a pink pillow -- I don't care how great the bribe is.)
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Ring Bearer Bowls created by Paloma's Nest. They are still a favorite option for ring bearer's pillow (hands down.)
These felt pillows by Llubav have the cutest embellishments. The beautiful pillow photo was taken by Philip Ficks
The idea of using love letters (Style Me Pretty) as a ring pillow almost "poetic." <-- Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Check out the entire wedding on the photographer's blog.
This ring bearer pillow (made by Tux and Tulle) is made of vnitage handkerchiefs. Wouldn't you love this idea if it could be made with the handkerchiefs owned by your favorite aunt or your grandma?
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Every now and then, a bride is faced with a very common challenge – “How can she include a family member in her wedding day without adding another bridesmaid or groomsman to her wedding party?”
Here are some position options you can consider as you think of a special duty for your young family member or friend.
· Ceremony Reader – Instead of having your officiant or celebrant recite a bible scripture, ask your family member to read it. In fact, it doesn’t have to be a bible scripture; it can be a passage from a book, a speech or a poem. I have a sample here, here and here.
· Soloist – If your friend or family member has a beautiful voice, ask him or her to sing a solo during your wedding ceremony and reception. Soloist options include:
1. A song during the prelude or interlude
2. A song during the lighting of the unity candle
3. A song after the scripture reading
4. A song during the couple’s recessional
5. A song during the cocktail hour
6. The couple’s first dance
7. The couple’s last dance
8. And my favorite, a song during the bride’s processional
· Hostess – In my experience, the hostess position is much more prevalent in the South. The wedding hostess are the ladies that greet your guests -- they can welcome wedding guests at the ceremony, and hand out the ceremony programs. They can greet the guests at your reception, and help them find their seats. Depending upon the size of your wedding, you might want to ask more than one person to act as a hostess. I think it is a great way to showcase special friends or family members, who are articulate and outgoing.
· Wedding Day Journalist - This is probably my favorite position. If you have a family member who is also an excellent writer or a great storyteller, consider asking him or her to chronicle your wedding day. This family member can capture little anecdotes, interviews, and wedding day "sound bites." This will give you an opportunity to cherish all of the emotions felt on your day. You will already have the visuals with pictures and videos, but this will help you capture what was heard.
· Groom's Assistant – I recently worked on a wedding where a teenage family member assisted the groom prior to the ceremony. This young man ran errands for the groom, helped the groom secure forgotten items, and get messages to the bride when he wanted her to know he was thinking of her. How sweet.
· Family Photo Coordinator – If you plan to take photos (before or after your wedding ceremony), the family photo coordinator can help you to gather family members together for each shot. This will help you save time, and it will minimize the possibility of your favorite aunt missing a photo. The position of the family photo coordinator is crucial if you come from a very large family. Special Note: I recommend having one coordinator for your family and one for your fiancé’s family.
· Heirloom Coordinator – If you are showcasing special family photographs or using toasting flutes or a cake knife that has been in your family for generations, consider assigning a family member to bring these items to the ceremony or reception, and to collect these items at the end of your wedding day. This will give you the peace of mind that these items are in a safe place while you are on your honeymoon.
· Guest book Attendant – This person reminds guests to sign the guest book immediately prior to the start of the wedding ceremony. This person could also encourage guests to sign the guest book during the cocktail hour.
· Floral Donation Coordinator – If you intend to donate your centerpieces to a local hospital or nursing home, consider asking this friend or family member to collect the centerpieces and delivering them to the location. Be sure to coordinate this with the hospital or nursing home beforehand so that your family member will have a contact person upon delivery.
Whatever position you select, make sure that the position fits the person’s personality. Then s/he will feel as if s/he is a part of the wedding day, and not an employee.
Love & Soul Always, Kay
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