RECEPTION IDEAS AND ARTICLES

MAY 08, 2008
Let The Entertainment Begin >
Like Kings and Queens of old, who sat upon their thrones and were presented with entertainment, many brides and grooms are choosing to hire cultural entertainers as both a visual pleasure and as a homage to their heritage.

APR 10, 2008
The Magical World of Fairy Lights >
One way many couples have added a soft romantic feeling to their evening reception or ceremony is by using fairy lights. Not your run of the mill Christmas decoration, fairy lights are a safer alternative to candlelight and come in a wide range of sizes and configurations that can turn an ordinary wedding venue into a fairyland of delight.

APR 09, 2008
Charge! >
For a truly luxurious and opulent look, look no further than the decorative charger plate. Also known as a chop or underplate, the charger is an over-sized plate that is placed underneath the dinner or serving plate and is never meant to touch the actual food.

APR 07, 2008
Tripping the Night Fantastic >
For some the first dance together as husband and wife is a moment that is looked forward to with romantic sentimentality. For others it is a moment that is looked forward to with fear and dread. If you have two left feet, discover how you too can learn to “trip the night fantastic” in Fred Astair style.

MAR 30, 2008
Cake Buffet vs a Traditional Wedding Cake >
The gloves are off. In this corner, with hundreds of different varieties to choose from, is the cake buffet. In the other, respecting an ageless tradition that symbolizes a unifying support of the bridal couple comes the more traditional stacked version. Which type of wedding cake presentation should you choose?

MAR 16, 2008
Father/Daughter Dance Extravaganzas >
Traditionally, the Father/Daughter dance is usually a waltz, with emotional lyrics that bring tears to the eyes of everyone concerned. Today's fathers have played larger roles in their daughter's lives than ever before, roles that most traditional songs cannot convey.

MAR 02, 2008
Belly up to the Jelly Bean Buffet >
If you're looking for a sweet alternative to the traditional wedding favor look no further than a sweet sugar candy buffet. A relatively simple idea that takes the work of favor creation out of the hands of bride and groom and puts it in the hands of their guests. Candy buffets allow each guest to take home the candy flavored favor that best suits them.

FEB 28, 2008
Beware the Perfect Location >
While choosing a remote location may have it's drawbacks in terms of amenities, on the upside is the chance for you and your fiance to truly make your wedding very personal and customized. Although a lot of work, the work itself can draw you closer to family and friends who volunteer to help as well as to each other.

FEB 27, 2008
Entertaining Younger Guests >
One suggestion to help overcome the boredom children experience at weddings is to provide them with a wedding activity pack. Available in pre-formed packages or ones you create yourself, these child-like wedding favors are the perfect thing to amuse youngsters while the more adult activities such as speeches and toasts occur.

FEB 17, 2008
Cut the Expense, Not the Party >
When planning your cocktail wedding party, make sure to include music as a backdrop to guests' conversations and as a possible lead in for some dancing. A jazz ensemble, string quartet, or even a piano bar styled accompaniment to your party makes sure that guests continue to mingle without any awkward silences.

FEB 11, 2008
Decidedly Different Designs for Wedding Cakes >
So maybe the traditional, 3-tiered, white icing fruitcake isn't exactly what you have in mind when you dream of your perfect wedding cake. With so many fun and funky designs out there, and an attitude of "anything goes" when it comes to weddings, now is the perfect time to be looking for that decidedly different wedding cake.

FEB 06, 2008
Champagne: True and Fine >
Traditionally all champagne comes from the Champagne Region of France. If it does not say France somewhere on the label, it falls into the category of sparkling wine and is not considered true champagne.

FEB 05, 2008
Ice Sculpture Wedding Decorations >
Setting an elegant tone for your wedding is something that can be easily achieved when guests are treated to the spectacular sight of ice sculptures as they walk in the door of your reception venue.

JAN 31, 2008
Winged Beauties >
Here is what to expect from Weddingstar this spring: contemporary butterflies! There are seven unique butterfly accessories to choose from that are specifically designed to be interchangeable. The beauty is that it is your choice...and foolproof!

JAN 30, 2008
Fun with Photo Booths >
Dotting the landscape of malls, fairs and bus stations everywhere are the classic photo booths many of us remember from our teen days of humorously posing with friends. Today those vintage photo booths and their new state of the art digital cousins, are rapidly making themselves available as an interesting wedding accessory to rent. A fun new way to really get your party started.

JAN 28, 2008
Green Weddings >
Most couples like to start their married life off by leaving their mark. However, more environmentally conscious couples are hosting Green Weddings, weddings that do not leave a mark on the environment. Here are some easy ways of incorporating environmentally sound practices into your special day.

JAN 13, 2008
Modern Moments >
Cake toppers are one of the easiest ways modern wedding couples can let their personalities shine through. With toppers exhibiting brides slinging their grooms over their shoulders or dragging them up the aisle, to the busy couple with cell phones still glued to their ears, today's modern couple deserves a cake topper that reflects who they are. Proving that your cake topper choices are nothing like the more staid choices of the past.

JAN 10, 2008
One Sweet Wedding Favor >
Personalization is one way couples ensure that their wedding favors will stand out from all others, and now a new trend has taken personalization to an entirely new level. Mix and match both your sayings and your colors by matching your complimentary wedding colors and stamping the name of the bride and groom on one color of candy and your wedding date on the other.

DEC 24, 2007
Cookie Wedding Favors >
Wedding favors are special gifts you give to your wedding guests as a sign of your appreciation of their attendance at your wedding. What better gift to give than one straight from your heart to their taste buds, fabulous cookies. Whether made by a professional baker, or made from the warmth of your own kitchen, the many ideas, flavours and variety of possibilities that exist for cookie favors is simply unlimited.

DEC 20, 2007
A Grand Entrance >
The moment when the bridal couple make their way to their reception as husband and wife is a time for celebration. Celebrate in style with the grandest of entrances that will leave them talking for weeks.

DEC 17, 2007
Fabulous Fondant >
Rolled fondant icing is often the choice of brides-to-be for their wedding cakes. Drying to a smooth elegant matte finish, its surface is suitable for cakes of all shapes and sizes and is an excellent surface for additional designs, decorations and cake toppers.

DEC 04, 2007
First Look - New For 2008 >
Our largest product line to date combines the latest influences with the hottest styles. See what's new!

DEC 04, 2007
Let's Talk Cake Toppers >
The new Cell Phone Fanatic Couple cake topper is anything but ordinary. It is the perfect icon for modern day couples who live to talk. Let us talk about the new cake toppers for 2008.

OCT 23, 2007
Centerpiece Giveaways >
Instead of investing in smaller, less expensive wedding favors for every guest on your invitation list, a trend amongst bridal couples is to give away one large favor. More specifically, to give away the centrepieces as the ultimate wedding favor. By giving the guests a centrepiece, it allows for the perfect opportunity to inject some extra fun into the reception.

OCT 22, 2007
Tips For A Toast >
Being chosen to give a speech is an honor and a chore. To ensure that it is also not an embarrassment, make sure that the person or people you choose will be ones that will take the honor and responsibility seriously. Of all the times to wing it on a wedding day, this is not one of them. That is why it is a good idea to provide your chosen toasters with the following tips to help them with their toast preparations:

OCT 10, 2007
The Reception >
Once the vows are said and the knot is tied, the second part of your celebration, The Reception, begins. Your reception can be one of a variety of formats. It could be coffee and deserts, appetizers, an intimate dinner, a buffet or a formal sit down catered meal.

OCT 01, 2007
Selecting Your Wedding Cake >
Here are a few tips on what to be prepared for when choosing your wedding cake.

SEP 28, 2007
Love Is In The Air and On The Tables Too >
Love is in the air, so why not put it on your tables too? When decorating the tables for your reception, what better way to convey what the day is all about than to spell it out. Literally! With serving dishes made up of the four letters that spell the word Love you have a unique centrepiece that can be filled with a variety of items, both edible and non-edible.

SEP 18, 2007
All The Games People Play >
Everyone knows of the crowd favorite of banging spoons on glassware to get the Bride and Groom to kiss, but now there is a new twist on an old favorite to make the kissing game a little more challenging. A perfect way to rein in those who can't stand to see the Bride and Groom eat their meal in peace.

AUG 31, 2007
Stylish Send-offs >
According to the movies, the bride and groom make their getaway in broad daylight to a shower of confetti and good wishes. When looking for the perfect send-off to your new life, allow your guests to send you off in style with a spectacular looking, low maintenance, and environmentally friendly wedding favour. Bon Voyage!

AUG 28, 2007
Arrive Like a Princess >
Many brides want the "Princess experience" when planning their special day, from the frothy long dress, to the pampering, to the grand ball reception and dance. In order for the full princess effect to happen, the proper transportation is a must-have wedding accessory.

AUG 27, 2007
Live Outside The Guest Book Box >
A guest book is the perfect wedding accessory to sharpen that memory and allow you to relive the day all over again. The traditional version, while serving the same purpose, often gets looked at only once before being stored away in a box. So, go the non-traditional route and live outside the box.

AUG 17, 2007
A Bite of Delight >
Ever notice that some people don’t eat the beautiful, expensive wedding cake that some creative artisan took hours upon hours to create? Despite all the delicious varieties that exist beyond the traditional fruitcake, many of the fondant icings or exotic flavours used to create that beautiful, expensive wedding cake just don’t appeal to some less refined tastes.

AUG 15, 2007
In The Right Light >
When well planned, lighting will make every component of your wedding look even more stunning.

AUG 14, 2007
Bad Chair Day >
The same care and concern that goes into choosing a wedding favour for your guests to take home, should be the same care and concern that you take in the chairs they will sit on. Save yourself from a bad chair day by really looking at the chairs your venue offers and decide for yourself if they fit the look you long for.

AUG 13, 2007
Whose Day Is It Anyways? >
Tradition holds that a wedding is the bride’s day. Hers to dream, hers to plan, hers to hope that it is the day she has always dreamed of. Reality, unfortunately, often rears its ugly head in the form of parents with a plan, in-laws with a grudge, scheming bridesmaids, or a "dyed-in-the-wool" bachelor Best Man.

JUL 25, 2007
End the Seating Free-For-All With Place Cards >
A wedding reception where an open and relaxed first come, first served seating arrangement occurs, rarely ends well. Invariably someone leaves feeling disgruntled, an avoidable blemish on what should be a perfect day.

NOV 30, 2006
Cake Toppers To Top It All >
New twists have cake topper couples playfully interacting, golfing or even shopping!

OCT 01, 2006
Please Be Seated >
Tips and Techniques to create a formal seating plan for your Wedding.

JUL 31, 2006
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