August 2008 - Posts
Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 11:48 AM
Looking for ways to entertain your guests beyond the dance floor? At Christie and Owen's wedding in Ontario, the couple hired two professionals to roll cigars for their guests. It's not the first time we've heard of a cigar rolling stand at a wedding,
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Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:07 PM
Do you have any unique ideas that you're planning for your flower girls and ring bearers? We got so inspired by some of these fun and stylish ideas. Alisha and Trevor hosted their outdoor fete in Lodi, California by carrying out their pink and green theme
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Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:35 PM
Cake, centerpiece, table name, edible favor -- or all of the above? This multipurpose minicake from Brittany and Jason's Minneapolis, MN wedding works overtime in the wedding department. Forget using flowers as centerpieces and treat your guests to something
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Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:21 PM
Planning a winter wedding? Nix the traditional heavy reds and blacks color palette. For their January 12 wedding, Lara and Daniel decided to use a wintry color palette of pewter, blue, and white. The bridesmaids’ cool, metallic pewter color make for an
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Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:42 AM
Your gorgeous bouquet and floral arrangements will already stand out (second to you, of course) but you can make them pop even more with the latest trend—patterned ribbon. From stripes to polka dots to gingham, brides are punching up their centerpieces
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Posted by
Knot Bri
Filed under: Reception Ideas
Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 1:19 PM
Looking for a lovebird motif that's more modern than lovey-dovey? We've come across lots of real weddings with unique bird decor. Catherine and Ben's escort cards were a mix of retro and modern. The old-school silhouette of a lovebird perched on cherry
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Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 1:08 PM
Looking for a fun way to add a modern touch to your big day? Trade in over-flowing flowers and billions of bows for a sophisticated circle-motif like Valerie and Derek did for their fall wedding in Detroit, MI. Baby blue circles printed with each guest's
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Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 12:26 PM
When it comes to cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres and reception entrees, we've heard about a lot of high-end offerings (like seared scallops with guacamole and beef carpaccio , or lobster and mango in phyllo cones ), all of which sound delicious, but here's
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Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:12 AM
Don't forget to have some fun with your wedding day details. Take some cues from these brides and get extra creative with your paper. Do you need to keep your bridesmaids on a tight schedule on the big day? Instead of worrying if they will remember all
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Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:47 AM
Planning an interfaith wedding and worried about trying to blend your faiths into one ceremony? Consider having two ceremonies. We love how Young and Todd from Massachusetts managed to plan two ceremonies and incorporate both of their cultures into their
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Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:36 AM
Does your soon-to be-hubby break out in a cold sweat at the first sight of a suit or tuxedo? Don’t force him to wear something he’ll be uncomfortable in. As Knot Miles told us last week, mixing suits and sneakers is a huge wedding trend, but now grooms
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Posted by
Knot Bri
Filed under: Fashion
Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 3:27 PM
When the weather warms up, it's tempting to have your reception under the sun. But you don't have to feel limited to the outdoors. Bring a fresh-from-the-fields look into any indoor space with a cool color palette and plenty of bright blooms. Angel and
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Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 12:47 PM
One way couples are amping the wedding reception entertainment is by adding belly or hula dancers to the evening. After dinner Balinese dancers welcomed everyone to the dance floor at Sylvia and Mike ’s Mission Hills, Kansas wedding... What do you think?
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Posted Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:21 PM
Looking for a cool way to keep your bridal bouquet under wraps? Check out these cool ideas... Clockwise from top left: Amber took care of the "something old" part at her traditional wedding by pinning her great-grandmother’s classic cameo to her wrap.
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Posted by
Knot Caitlin
Filed under: Fashion
Posted Thursday, August 14, 2008 1:42 PM
Looking for an extra special touch for welcoming guests to your reception? Get inspired by an idea Meredith and Michael set-up on their big day. The couple welcomed friends and family to their vineyard venue in Sagaponack, New York with a refreshing lemonade
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Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:37 AM
We're obsessed with the fun festive ties that keep popping up all over our real weddings. It's the perfect way to infuse a bit of color into your groomsmen attire. Take a cue from these boutonnieres where couples tossed traditional bow ties for patterned
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Posted Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:20 AM
From man's best friend to best man, dogs are becoming an important part of weddings these days. Since most pets are considered part of the family, it only makes perfect sense to include them in the most important day of your life. Check out some of our
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Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 4:00 PM
Gone are the days of the traditional reception setup. More and more couples are taking their post-ceremony party to a whole new level with creative food, decor, and, most importantly, seating. Kristy and Mike went above and beyond for their cocktail style
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Posted by
Knot Tia
Filed under: Reception Ideas
Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 10:12 AM
We've seen a lot of brides opt for untraditional wedding attire lately, and groomsmen are getting in on the act too. If it matches the vibe of the wedding, I'm a fan of the suit-and-sneakers look. Cheryl and David decked out their groomsmen in black suits
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Posted by
Knot Miles
Filed under: Fashion
Posted Friday, August 08, 2008 9:53 AM
When it comes to escort cards, take a cue from Liz and Joe from Delaware and turn a simple idea into a fun and decorative touch... For their Delaware wedding, the couple ditched the traditional tent-fold idea and made paper airplane escort cards. For
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Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:25 PM
Check out the multicolored wrap bridesmaid dresses by Calypso from one of our favorite real weddings, Jessica and Jon from Florida . If you’re really looking for something your girls can wear again, shopping the ready-to-wear racks could be the way to
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Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:36 PM
We caught up with the lighting pros at Levy Lighting , a New York-based company that specializes in contemporary and unique lighting. We're loving the way these lighting details make the space. From faux chandelier projections... ...to weather-resistent
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Posted Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:03 AM
Mixing traditional ceremonies with modern receptions is the wedding code du jour -- and that includes the bride’s attire. While some women love the idea of changing into a second less formal dress for their reception, to me, that’s a wedding no, no. Why
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Posted by
Knot Bri
Filed under: Fashion
Posted Monday, August 04, 2008 3:13 PM
Trying to pick a cool theme? I absolutely love these winter-inspired details from Alicia and Steven's wedding in Detroit. The black-and-white escort cards stamped with aqua snowflakes and attached to aqua ribbon are sophisticated and seasonal. They also
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