In less than two months, our neighborhoods will be filled with little princesses and pirates, goblins and gory creatures. Halloween will be upon us, and it will be time to decorate and celebrate. While many people enjoy going “all out” in decorating for Halloween, having just a few key pieces can create that bewitching mood!
Deciding what to serve at a football party, whether tailgating or in the comfort of your living room, can sometimes be overwhelming. The key is to keep it simple and easy, both in preparation and in service, so that you, too, can enjoy the Big Game. Here are some great ideas for your next football celebration - both indoors and out!
Across the United States, young men (and even a handful of young women) are beginning a new season of football. Whistles are blowing, bands are playing, and families and friends are celebrating the successes of their favorite teams and players. Why not throw a bash to end all bashes this fall for your favorite team or player?
One of the bigger trends in receptions is to display pictures and videos of the happy couple. Typically, these are a variety of different photos, ranging from those of the bride and groom as children, through their childhood, into their dating relationship and up to the wedding. They are typically in a slideshow format and set to music, and most often they are projected onto a large screen through a high-tech (and expensive) projector.
Photographers can take a wedding to another level as far as preserving the memories of the Big Day. However, their services are typically pricy, and if you are trying to create your wedding on a very tight budget, hiring a professional photographer might be out of the question. Here are some tips for getting the pictures you want without draining your wallet.
When my husband’s cousin got married, we were working with a very limited budget. But, with an evening ceremony, we knew that we wanted the reception to be a bit more elegant and reflect the ambiance of the evening. So, we created wonderful candle-lit centerpieces from recycled materials.
Preparing for that special day can be daunting, even with the most involved party planner on your side. When taking care of arrangements by yourself, the important thing is to plan well in advance and make everything as simple as possible to avoid any undue stress. Decorating for the reception should not be a massive undertaking; follow a few of these pointers to make the experience easy and even enjoyable!
Here’s a quick reference link to proper table settings. If you are planning a sit-down dinner event and are unsure where to put the cocktail fork or where to place the brandy snifter, this is a wonderful visual for all those little details.
In today’s frugal world, more and more people are taking control of their own celebrations, and a wedding reception is no exception. Whether you are the bride, groom, family member or friend, realize that a wedding reception can be special, affordable and doable. The key ingredients are time and effort!
For many reasons, more and more couples these days are opting to host their own wedding reception. Whether it be budget constraints, a frugal lifestyle, or the size of the wedding, the reason for creating your own reception are irrelevant. What is important is planning ahead of time and making the experience as stress-free as possible.
