July 26th, 2010
Color Me Pretty…Modernizing Bridal Wear
Most western brides think of white when they imagine what they’ll be wearing on their big day. Why is white the color choice for so many walking down the aisle?
White was not always the color of choice for bridal gowns. We wear white because Queen Victoria decided to break tradition and wear white on her wedding day in 1840! Since then it has become the standard in Western weddings. But, what if white is not your best color? source
The most important thing about your wedding dress is the way you feel wearing it. Find what makes you both look and feel your best, regardless of the color.
I promise you won’t blend into the background by choosing a color other than white; you are still the bride and center of attention! You will be marked with the unmistakable bridal glow, so choose a dress you love!
Check out the rainbow of bridal gowns for inspiration!
Pink Wedding Dresses
Blue Wedding Dresses
Silver Wedding Dress
Gold Wedding Dress
Green Wedding Dress
Queen Victoria broke the mold and started a trend that has lasted over a century, now it’s your turn! What will make you feel your most beautiful on your wedding day?
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July 22nd, 2010
Want to wow your guests with something a little different while supporting a local business? Why not try incorporating gourmet popcorn from Cornucopia into your wedding? Choose from 45 flavors such as Dill Pickle,Texas Chili, Smores, Birthday Cake, and Red Hots.
Here are some different ways to do it…
Popcorn Wedding Idea #1 :: Popcorn Bar
You’ve no doubt seen candy bars, but not everyone has a sweet tooth. How about a popcorn bar? Have guests scoop popcorn into popcorn containers, or DIY if you prefer a more personalized look.
Popcorn Wedding Idea #2 :: Old-Fashioned Popcorn Machine
For something even more fun, what about an old fashioned popcorn machine?
Popcorn Wedding Idea #3 :: Late Night Popcorn
Send guests home with a late night snack in your favorite favor packaging – bags, boxes, tins, anything you’d like- and customize it!
Popcorn Wedding Idea #4 :: Popcorn Exit
Guests can get hungry during the ceremony at an evening wedding. Why not have popcorn waiting with the programs with a note saying they can eat what they want and toss the rest at you on your way back down the aisle? It’s eco-friendly and it hurts less than rice!
For weddings, Cornucopia can create favors with bags personalized with a photo of you and your fiancé and your wedding date if you prefer not to use your own favor packaging. They can even make popcorn in your wedding colors! This is sure to get your guests talking!
If you didn’t get a chance to experience Cornucopia at our event at Copa, you’re in luck. Tomorrow (7/23) is free popcorn day! Head over to Cornucopia (located on Guadalupe St., just south of the UT campus, behind Veggie Heaven) and get a free kid’s size bag of popcorn (they typically feature a flavor or two), and try the flavors you’re thinking about for your wedding.
Enjoy!
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July 22nd, 2010
Trying to find an alternative to the traditional wedding cake?
Here are some ideas that have the elegance of a cake in the form of unique desserts.
And my favorite, a dessert model of the spot where the groom proposed!
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July 21st, 2010
There is no question that food and romance go hand and hand.
When they are brought together sparks will fry, feelings will steam, and happiness will boil over!
Why not learn to do something together that will bring joy to your home long after your honeymoon?
Culinary honeymoons are a new trend for couples that are looking for more than the beach. They are the perfect way to spend time together and pick up a new skill, or enjoy what you both already love.
Whether you crave pomodoro in Tuscany, or wish to sip up the vineyards of Bordeaux, or cook with the Greek Isles as your backdrop you will be sure to experience the most romantic honeymoon that will have you coming back for seconds… and maybe even thirds!
There are lots of great tours available, which will make it easy to find one that appeals to you and fits both your schedule and budget. The hardest part will be deciding where to go first, since I am sure it wont be your last culinary vacation!
To get started, check out these websites that offer package tours in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Epiculinary
The International Kitchen
Food Vacation
Here’s to your best honeymoon, Bon Voyage, and Bon Appetit!
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July 20th, 2010
If you’re a coffee lover, you wouldn’t dream of having a coffee-free wedding! But, what about your guests who aren’t as into their cuppa jo? XPresd, an Austin coffee catering service, has menu options that will satisfy all of your guests, with specialties for each season.
A Coffee Bar in the Summer?
Ice it down!
XPresd offers an iced drink bar–perfect for Austin Summer weddings! The iced drink bar includes iced coffee, Italian sodas, lemonade and iced teas. You can rent the iced drink bar by itself or add it to the espresso bar. Or, you can just add individual drinks like iced coffee or Italian soda. There are so many options!
Specialties for Fall & Winter
Planning a Fall or Winter wedding? Don’t worry…there’s something special for you, too!
How about a Caramel Apple Steamer with real apple cider? Ummm…yum!
You can check out all these options on the XPresd web site.
Better yet, come see XPresd in person at tomorrow’s Weddings Unveiled event. Join us at Palm Door from 6 until 8. Buy a ticket and bring a guest for free with code GUEST.
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