The Real Reason for a Celebration

The real reason to celebrate at a wedding... Love!  Sometimes the bride and groom as well as the many guests can fall victim to paying too much attention to the little things.  I love the little touches that make a wedding unique and special, but I want to say how important a detail it is when everyone in the room can feel the love shared between the bride and groom.  In fact, one of my favorite things to do at a wedding, whether coordinating, attending, or part of the wedding party is to watch the bride enter, then turn to look at the groom's face as he sees his bride for the first time on the wedding day.  It is truly a beautiful moment when they see each other and everyone in the room feels the love that is shared. 

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I was lucky enough to experience true love a little over a week ago.  I was at a wedding that the love between the bride and groom was evident to everyone attending.  My hope is that all the brides and grooms that are planning their weddings have found the love that these two have.  Love is something a wedding planner/designer/coordinator can't manage or fabricate, but we can build a beautiful ceremony and reception that can honor it.

The Little Touches

Sometimes just a collection of the little touches make up the things you remember the most at a wedding, beyond the vows of course!  Especially for your guests that take home the favors, menus, programs, and photos from your special day.  Here are some of the little touches we enjoy!

A guest book as a calendar where guests sign their names on their date of birth...

 Matchbox favors with bride/groom name on one side and saying on the other...

Easy table decor that doesn't destract from conversation, in fact could be a topic of conversation...

Another fun guest book idea, guests sign a puzzle piece and then the bride/groom build and frame it...

Snacks and appetizers are always important, what is better than grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup to make you feel right at home...

We love the vintage, rustic feel of these programs...

 Make the menu fun; display it on a pinwheel to add to the enjoyment of the big day...

 This is such a soft, sweet menu option, it is a perfect display...

 Sending your guests home with a plant or flower provides them with something that will continue to grow and bring joy...

For more ideas, please contact us at info@vintageandlace.com!

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