Dinnerware: From Registry to Reception

Planning on registering for dinnerware? Take a look at these beautiful collections by Oscar de La Renta and Pickard Inc.. The Oscar de la Renta features beautiful blue hues with a tropical flair. If you love monogramming as much as I do, perhaps these personalized dishes from Pickard Inc.. Others, such as Williams Sonoma and Legado, also offer beautiful dinnerware capable of being monogrammed. Also, consider incorporating your newly acquired dinnerware at your reception. Even if only placed at the head table, you will always have fond memories whenever you pull out your dishes for years to come

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Would you consider incorporating your registry items into your reception?

Jun

Stripes at the Wedding

For a nautical wedding, using bold navy stripes in the decor can really kick it up a notch. Stripes can at times be loud, but if you use them in moderation they will give your wedding ceremony or reception that extra wow factor. When you have a themed wedding, you want your guests to recognize that but not knock them over the head with it. Whether it’s striped tablecloths, striped ribbon for the bridal party’s bouquets, striped ties or bowties for the groomsmen, or even stripes on the wedding cake, all of these provide a minimal touch.

May

S’More Lovin’

A hot trend for the past few years has been food bars at the wedding reception. But, if you’re like me, you might be bored by the same old mashed potato or macaroni and cheese or candy bar. Since it is summer, why not bring back a summer camp favorite by having a s’more bar? Who doesn’t love roasting marshmallows and making s’mores? You can enjoy this treat whether your reception is inside or outside. A rustic campfire is great for an outdoor wedding by the lake, but you can also use mini hibachi grills or sterno for indoor fun. Have a table set up with different flavored marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, and additional toppings like fruit or crushed up candy for your guests to choose from. If you want something besides the traditional milk chocolate bars, use peanut butter cups, or dark chocolate squares to add variety. With a s’more bar at your reception it’s something new and modern that guests will enjoy.

May

Wooden Signs For a Rustic Wedding

For a rustic, outdoor wedding, little details make a big statement. I’ve noticed that with these weddings a fun touch is having wooden signs to direct wedding guests where to go or as part of the wedding photos. “TrueConnection” is a shop on Etsy.com that creates wooden signs that fit perfectly with a rustic themed wedding. Each sign is mostly made from salvaged cedar wood and can be customized with any type of font, simple design, and paint color. These signs work for other occasions too, such as anniversaries, birthday parties, and graduations. These signs are creative, fun and enhance that rustic feel.

Apr

Mondays with Madi : 6 months down, 8 to go!

Hey y’all!

So great to be back with another Mondays with Madi post. This past weekend sweet BRS came to Fort Worth for a visit and we celebrated 6 months of engagement! It’s been a crazy ride so far but so much fun.

And I still just adore this sparkler which adorns my left hand! (Maybe a post about my bling is in our future?)

Right now we’re looking at another 8 ½ months until W-Day and I’m feeling pretty content with our planning progress up to this point.

Here are just some of the bigger tasks we’ve checked off our list so far:

Booked Ceremony site

Found my bridal gown (Remember I’m a traditional gal so I’m keeping it a secret until our big day! But here are some pretty gowns I’ve tried on!)

Booked Reception venue

Asked members of our bridal party (cutesy DIY ideas here and here!)

Developed our theme and placed down payment with our florist

Booked our photographer

Won FREE invitations from Paperfinger

Picked out, ordered and received bridesmaids’ dresses (post to come!)

Booked DJ (post to come!)

I will be traveling home to Kansas City this next month and in that time BRS and I are prepared to tackle some more wedding tasks we have on our list:

Here are a few on our list:

Schedule and have our first pre-marital counseling session
Begin the search for Groom’s/Groomsmen attire
Finalize our guest list
Begin registries
Start our search for Save the Dates

To our current Society Brides and viewers, do y’all have any suggestions on must-have registry items for BRS and I? Which stores have the best registry systems? I’m thinking a post on our registry adventures is in store here in the next month or so!