Jordan's Wedding and Engagement

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Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:17:36 -0400

Rainbow fruit kabobs are always nice.

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:12:59 -0400

Wouldn’t it be great if it was home-made too?!

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:12:39 -0400

Wouldn’t it be great if it was home-made too?!

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Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:54:25 -0400

One final tradition is an engagement gift given to the groom by the bride. He’s given her a...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:30:57 -0400

One final tradition is an engagement gift given to the groom by the bride. He’s given her a dazzling ring to show off; it’s only proper that she respond in kind. The most traditional gift is a watch engraved with his initials or the date of the wedding or engagement.

People Responsible for Different Activities

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:51:36 -0400

Father of the Bride

Greetings & Special Thanks to Family & Friends
Announce Engagement
Thank you all for coming to celebrate my daughter’s engagement.

I am sure every father feels uneasy when he sees his little girl grow up and make decisions on her own, but I have a great feeling about this young man, and that makes this a whole lot easier.

I let her hand go when she learned to walk, taught her to ride a bike and drive a car. So you’d think I’d be ready for this next step. Meeting her fiancé helped make it easier—I liked him right away.

I respect that he came and asked me for her hand. But I insisted that he take the whole girl instead.

It is going to be hard to let her go—but I can’t imagine a better man to share her life with. Please raise your glasses and join her mother and me in celebrating this fantastic engagement!

Family Members of Bride & Groom

Acknowledgement and Recognition of other “special people” in support of this union

Father & Mother of the Bride and Others

Special Toast, Speech, or Presentation

Next, Presentation of the Couple

Groom

Presentation of Engagement Ring or say a few words about it

Groom & Bride

Acknowledgement of Support

Exchange of any heirlooms or playing out of special customs

More Stuff We Have to Do

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:36:00 -0400

Name Tags (Indicate relationship with the couple on each tag)

Display Items
Baby photos and old photos of the engaged couple
Baby Memory Books
Photos of the parents when younger
Courtship keepsakes in a shadow box or set out
Engagement Photographs
Family Tree(s)

Mini Roast of the engaged couple
Presentation of guest favors

“How we Met” story
Date met
who you were introduced by
Pending wedding date and time
Names of parents and grandparents
The basics: your names, date of party, hosted by, location and special words

Wiffle Balls & Coffee Filters

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:21:36 -0400

Wiffle Balls & Coffee Filters

enchantedweddings: Add your initials and BAM, you’ve got your...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:13:57 -0400

enchantedweddings:

Add your initials and BAM, you’ve got your own custom DIY stir sticks. (Via Glamour)

Do It Yourself Photobooth

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:13:17 -0400

Do It Yourself Photobooth

Diary of a Would Be Bride: Crazy Color

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:11:46 -0400

Diary of a Would Be Bride: Crazy Color:

diaryofawouldbebride:

If you’ve been following this you will know that I picked out my color scheme a milllion years ago. Originally I had decided on black and white damask with turquoise (aqua). As I’ve thought about the venue and imagined the decor I kept getting hung up on the linens. I want color on the linens and…

Cupcake topping bar by Enjoy Cupcakes

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:10:10 -0400

amandawidjaya:

l Love Loving the idea and how pretty those cupcakes look. I’m so gonna do this for any upcoming party!

source: traditionallymoderndesign

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:05:20 -0400

well-this-is-neat: How freaking simple is this?! Thrift store...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:34:16 -0400

well-this-is-neat:

How freaking simple is this?! Thrift store wine glass + free printable + votive = adorable mini “lamp!”

(via Cases of Bonfa and Things: Lighting)

truebluemeandyou: DIY Glow Sticks in Balloons. Changes boring...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:34:09 -0400

truebluemeandyou:

DIY Glow Sticks in Balloons. Changes boring balloons at night into something fun. From Play at Home Mom here. She has more ideas for glow sticks on her site. She writes:

I purchased these glow sticks at the dollar store. Bracelets come in a pack of five. You can also get some at Michaels Craft Store in a pack of 15 for a buck! If you store the glow sticks in the freezer after using them, they will last several nights.

Let's

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:45:37 -0400

Let’s pre-make most of the alcoholic drinks and put them out on display with the desserts so we don’t have to worry about bar-tending. Keep some easy mixers on-hand (like vodka and juice) to make more drinks when the others run out.

wwwbarscoopnet: Bellini Martini“A great martini for brunches and...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:44:20 -0400

wwwbarscoopnet:

Bellini Martini

“A great martini for brunches and bridal showers”

1 OUNCE WHITE PEACH PUREE (SEE NOTE)
1/2 OUNCE VODKA
1/2 OUNCE PEACH SCHNAPPS
2 TO 3 OUNCES CHAMPAGNE OR SPARKLING WINE
SPLASH OF LEMON JUICE
PEACH SLICE, FOR GARNISH

Combine the peach puree, vodka, and peach schnapps in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake moderately. Add the champagne and stir gently-do not shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
NOTE: To make fresh with peach puree, blend together the flesh of 2 ripe,peeled peaches with about 3/4 ounce simple syrup. You may want to add more simple syrup if the peaches are not very ripe if you prefer a sweeter martini.

Recipe from newenglandfineliving.com

Marshmallows are perfect for a s'mores bar!!! - Na

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:43:39 -0400

Marshmallows are perfect for a s'mores bar!!! - Na:

anembellishedevent:

A little birdie told me that Kaci was getting married! She found her prince with a mustache and she was ready to get hitched, and we were so excited to throw her a party to celebrate. We love Kaci. She’s one of the best parts of Lubbock and one of the most loyal friends a girl could ask…

PERFECT COLOR PALETTE - Na

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:32:48 -0400

PERFECT COLOR PALETTE - Na

nancyvergara: One day I will have a picnic and I’ll do it like...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:31:20 -0400

nancyvergara:

One day I will have a picnic and I’ll do it like this :)