Bachelorette Party Shot Glasses Keep the Party Going

Bachelorette Party Shot Glasses

Every good bachelorette party includes a little alcoholic indulgence – it’s part of the tradition of the night. Bachelorette party shot glasses add to that feel not only by providing the receptacle for your libations, but also allowing you to send your maids (and other happy-go-lucky party-goers) little gifts to remind them of the fun that was had.

Bachelorette party shot glasses are always good for at least one thing: drinking. You might find that regular glasses don’t do the trick on your night of indulgence and frolic – bachelorette party shot glasses add the right amount of spunk and color that makes any night of (responsible) debauchery that much more entertaining. Bachelorette party shot glasses (especially the personalized ones) make it a party, not just a binge. Theme them for your party needs – thinking about playing pub golf on your big night? There are bachelorette party shot glasses for you! Take your bachelorette party shot glasses out with you bar hopping and keep an eye on your drinks (and designate exactly WHO is with the bridal entourage) all night.

Bachelorette party glasses also make great gifts. Remind the girls just how fun your party was months and years down the line – when they’re still pulling out your bachelorette party shot glasses to have their own nights of Dionysus-inspired merriment. Bachelorette party shot glasses always fit the bill!

Cat Wedding Outfits for your Big Day

Cat Wedding Outfits

So last time around we chatted a little bit about dog wedding outfits. Well, cat lovers, hold on to your butts; this time we’re going to be discussing the newest trend for the brave and kitty-crazy: cat wedding outfits. What are the conditions under which cat wedding outfits are safe and well-advised? Well, for the right pet owner, cat wedding outfits might just be exactly what you need. Just like their doggie counterparts, cat wedding outfits come in all colors and styles, but they mostly follow the “adorable-bowtie-and-crisp-white-shirt” line of stylistic thinking. Most events where you might find cat wedding outfits probably won’t have a strict dress code, so I wouldn’t stress about the lack of an accompanying dinner jacket.

If you’re going to attempt to dress your kitty in some cat wedding outfits for your big day (or maybe just an engagement photo shoot or a particularly spirited rehearsal dinner), be sure to do a trial run first. Make sure that your kitty doesn’t object to cat wedding outfits before committing your feline to a few hours of labored tearing and ripping. Cat wedding outfits are an adorable addition to your day, but make sure your cat is into it too!

Fun and Stylish Dog Wedding Outfits

Dog Wedding Outfits

Your pooch is a big part of your life – why leave him or her out of your wedding day festivities? Including your dog in the wedding ceremony is becoming more and more popular (and subsequently less taboo), so be sure to prepare fluffy for her moment in the spotlight with a few adorable dog wedding outfits.

While tuxedos and bows are what leaps to mind when you consider dog wedding outfits, don’t think that you’re limited when it comes to your puppy’s duds. Browse dog wedding outfits that fit the look and feel of your wedding. Just like dressing up your bridesmaids and future husband, dog wedding outfits are as diverse as they are fun!

Dog wedding outfits that fit a springtime or summer wedding will differ than those in the winter and fall. You want to make sure your puppy is comfortable, so don’t load him or her down with fabric if you’ll be wed in July. Also, dog wedding outfits might be new to a dog who hasn’t been fitted in fabric before. Dress your puppy in his or her dog wedding outfits a few times before the big day to be sure that they won’t get ripped to shreds before the vows even start.

Dog wedding outfits will make sure that everyone looks their best on your big day!

It’s no wonder that summer is such a popular time of year for weddings – your chances of getting rained on drops sizably, family vacation time is being cashed in, and you can almost guarantee a sunny day of happiness and frolic. The only problem is the potential for some serious warm weather. You don’t want your guests fried and flustered during your nuptials, so plan ahead! Here are some tips for beating the heat during your warm weather wedding:

Shade it Up

When you’re evaluating your wallet for your outdoor wedding, it might be easy to check “No” when you’re asked about optional tenting, but you should think about the shade opportunities of your space. If the weather gets severe enough, and you haven’t provided any shade, dehydrated guests will start dropping in energy, and fast. If you can’t pull off the tent, make sure there are umbrellas or trees or other sources of ample shade for your guests. At a more formal affair, you might even consider distributing individual shady umbrellas to your guests.

Use the Programs

Venues during the summertime (especially those without central air) tend to get a little warm. Many of the places where you find wedding stationary will likely have program hand fans – programs printed right on to hand-held fans for your guests. You can make them available at the front of your ceremony space or have your ushers distribute them. They’re fun and bright and might just keep everyone cool enough to live through the ceremony.

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   Make some Baskets

   Courtesy baskets are an optional collection of goodies that many couples provide for their guests either in their hotel or during the reception. Though these baskets usually sport mouthwash and safety pins, think about also offering bottles of water and sunscreen (especially for out of town guests who might not have thought about it). Tie the baskets with ribbon that matches your wedding colors to keep everything cohesive and the baskets won’t look out of place at all. Your guests will thank you when an afternoon of sun doesn’t leave them looking a lobster-fied!

Get Your Irish on with a Claddagh Cake Topper

Claddagh Cake Topper

The Irish “Claddagh” ring is rooted with deep symbolism and meaning for those who wear it. It has come to not only denote friendship and love, but a strong sense of Irish pride. You don’t have to be Irish to wear a Claddagh ring, however – and the same goes for the popular Claddagh cake topper.

For your wedding, consider the beautiful meaning and symbolism of a Claddagh cake topper. Though the ring originated in Claddagh, Ireland, the symbol has permeated cultures around the world. Let your Claddagh cake topper mean as much as your wedding rings – why shouldn’t it? A Claddagh cake topper, much like the ring itself, is a symbol of marriage, love, and friendship. The heart of the Claddagh cake topper represents love, while the hands denote friendship and the crown symbolizes loyalty.

All elements of a wedding are deeply rooted in symbolism, and your Claddagh cake topper fits the bill. Though you won’t be able to position it to the specificity that you might be able to do to a ring (I’m afraid that the heart points to where it wants – there’s no finger to position it on to denote your relationship status!), it works just the same. We’ll just assume that your Claddagh cake topper is on your left hand, pointed toward you – you are taken, after all!

Wedding Cupcakes and Wedding Cupcake Accessories

Wedding Cupcakes

The new (and persistent) trend in wedding confection is wedding cupcakes, and it’s no big mystery as to why. Wedding cupcakes offers a cuter and easier option for the couple who aren’t interested in the hassle of a full-size cake, and they are just so darn adorable. The work as dessert, they work as favors, and wedding cupcakes can be styled to fit the look and feel of your wedding for a fraction of the price. Plus, with wedding cupcakes, you don’t have to skip all the fun accessories!

Many brides opt for wedding cupcakes simply because they can be made at home (or by an experienced friend). If you chose to use a professional bakery for your wedding cupcakes, you can still save by making them unique to your wedding all on your own. Personalize wedding cupcakes with wrappers (not the birthday party wrappers of old, but posh, clean, stylish wrappers) and display cases such as miniature bell jars. With the right accessories, all wedding cupcakes fit in at every style of modern wedding.

Stack your wedding cupcakes up in a tower or place them gingerly at every place setting – with the right accessories, there’s no way to go wrong with wedding cupcakes.

Quinceanera Bouquets to Last a Lifetime

Quinceanera Bouquets

A girl’s quinceanera is a time of celebration for her and her family; it’s a time when a girl becomes a woman and she is able to rejoice in that transition with all the flare and glitter of a wedding day. So why not include quinceanera bouquets? Quinceanera bouquets don’t have to be mirror images of their bridal counterparts – quite the contrary! Quinceanera bouquets incorporate all the sparkle and color of the day, often crafted to last a lifetime – maybe even to pass on to the next girl in the family to hold a quinceanera!

Quinceanera bouquets are also wonderful for the lucky girl’s leading ladies – the friends who will stand up with her as she transitions into womanhood. Like bridesmaids, these girls would love quinceanera bouquets of their own!

Plan early for your quinceanera bouquets – they should flow with the color and feel of the day (and hopefully sparkle just as much as the lucky girl herself!) No preservation is needed for quinceanera bouquets if you plan on ordering them as a long-lasting decoration. Quinceanera bouquets are built to be passed on from celebration to celebration! So when it comes time to plan your next quinceanera, don’t forget your glittery, fabulous quinceanera bouquets!

With the prevalence of social media comes some uncharted etiquette territory. Facebook is a useful but dangerous tool when it comes to the details of your big day – from engagement to honeymoon. Keep the following tips in mind while you navigate your social network in the weeks and months leading up to your nuptials:

Keep Your Shirt On!
(Figuratively, that is)

The advancement of wedding details (and the initial engagement) could get any girl all flustered, but that doesn’t mean that you should leap to your computer desk and update the world the second it happens (you’ll probably want to tell your family first when you get engaged, yeah?). Your wedding details are important to you and a small group of close friends and family, and your social reach is probably quite a bit broader online. Complications will arise regarding people who aren’t invited, or worse, people who assume they’re invited, when you update your entire social sphere to the goings on of your wedding (especially for 6+ months).

Plus, you want guests to be excited and surprised when they finally see the details of your wedding – don’t go spoiling the fun by posting all of your secrets early!

Be Careful with Whom You Chat

Again, releasing wedding details to anyone on Facebook might send the wrong impression. Unless you’re planning on inviting everyone on your friends list (unlikely, yeah?), try to keep the wedding talk to a minimum online. If someone does ask about wedding details, it’s important not to give them the wrong impression by gushing and sending them dozens of links to wedding dress designers and neighborhood bakeries.  If they aren’t going to be invited to the big event, keep the details short and sweet, and address any miscommunications as soon as you can (privately!).

When Things go Wrong

Every bride will eventually encounter a wall post from a second cousin or long-forgotten sorority sister who will ask about their “lost” or “guaranteed” invitation. It may be as innocuous as a “Hey! I better be invited, girl! ” or as serious as “I believe my invite may have gotten lost in the mail, please send a
replacement,” but both should be addressed with poise immediately. Don’t comment on their wall posting, but instead shoot them an email or give them a call. Make sure you explain that you weren’t able to invite everyone you wanted to, and set up a date for coffee after the honeymoon. Don’t let lingering comments lead to an unexpected guest at the event, or animosity within a family – yes, it’s rude to ask about an invitation online, but it’s not worth starting a public row over.

Enjoy your Honeymoon Apparel for as Long as You Can

Honeymoon Apparel

Honeymoon apparel is all about personalization. After the wedding is over, and you and your new husband or wife are ready to hit the beach and get away from it all, it’s still nice to get a little attention for your grand personal accomplishment. Honeymoon apparel is ready to give you that opportunity.

There are always obvious honeymoon apparel options like bikinis and board shorts, but don’t think that your options run out there. Bridal t-shirts may have been fun in the weeks leading up to your big day (and in the salon the morning of), but they’re even more fun when they transition into honeymoon apparel. There’s no shelf life on a piece of great honeymoon apparel – wear it for as long as you want to flaunt your new Facebook relationship status.

Honeymoon apparel tells the world exactly why you and your husband or wife just can’t get enough of each other at the dinner table, in the pool, or at the beach. It’s less obvious if you’re wearing honeymoon apparel on the slopes, but there’s always the spare moment in the lodge! Though there’s no cap on how long you can wear your honeymoon apparel, it’s best to start as soon as you can!