Something for the Men: Cigar Bar

Has anyone else been noticing a cigar bar trend at the reception? It feels very Great Gatsby to me- definitely a trend that I know will be popular in the future. But for now, this a great a idea for an outdoor summer wedding with a great patio. You can even personalize cigars with the bride and groom’s initials, as well as personalize matches and cigar boxes. Make sure there are cigar cutters and a bowl for discarding the tips. The cigars and matches could also double as party favors for guests and can make one great photo-op for both the bride and groom. If you see your man bored give him a brandy and direct him to the cigars and he won’t want to leave.

May

Unique Ways to Thank Your Guests For Sharing Your Special Day

A great way to remind guests about how much fun they had at your wedding is a great wedding favor. It’s a perfect way for them to take home a little piece of your big day! From DIY to online and store buys, there are so many great, unique options for wedding favors.

When choosing that special gift for all your guests, keep in mind: where you will store them, if they are perishable, the weather of your reception, the decor of your reception, and most importantly, what you want the meaning behind your favor to be.

Is it a symbol of your love? Is it your family’s secret recipe? Or is it something practical that they can use/wear at the reception? Look at these photos below for inspiration to help you find the perfect wedding favor!

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Mar

Wedding Mapquest

Wedding maps are a great way for out-of-town guests to get their bearings, highlight points of interest for down time and give guests a better idea of where the festivities will be taking place. Not to mention they’re wonderful keepsakes and just plain fun.

My Personal Artist, a custom invitation supplier out of Ohio, gives a fantastic step-by-step demonstration of how to create your own wedding map on their blog (which is an amazing place to seek out inspiration for invitations as well).

Lacking the artistic touch or worried about making a mistake on your masterpiece? Commission Michelle (of My Personal Artist) to make a custom wedding map for your big day!