Creating a Wedding Website

Why not share all the details of your wedding with family and friends? There are many free and low cost wedding websites available that offer templates where the bride and groom can do just that.

You can share details on how and where you met, how he proposed, music, videos, poems and photo’s of you as an individual and as a couple and even personal bio’s.

Your website can also show your guests where you are registered for your wedding gifts and also include a link which will make it easier for everyone to go straight to the vendor’s online website.

Be sure to include information pertaining to hotel accommodations, airport and transportation services for out of town guests, as well as local points of interests where they can attend while they are in town.

You can also include the pre-wedding events, ceremony and reception location, dates and times and anything else that may be beneficial and informative for your guests.

Finally, don’t forget a link that will allow guest to RSVP for any event being hosted.

Happy Creating!

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Pumpkin Carving

Halloween is almost here and that means costumes, candy, trick or treat and pumpkin carving.

Pumpkin carving can be fun and exciting for both the children and adults. It can begin with a visit to the pumpkin patch or farm where as a family you can pick “The Perfect Pumpkin” for carving.

When visiting a Pumpkin Farm, there’s some where the family can take a hay ride out into the field. Others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities such as pumpkin mazes, corn mazes, spook houses, bouncy bags for the children and also food tasting of items made from pumpkin.

Once you have chosen the pumpkin, one that is not bruised, cracked or has a broken stem and purchased your carving tools it is now time for the design.

Designs can be one that is hand drawn directly on the pumpkin or maybe even a pumpkin carving pattern that you have purchased in a store or gotten free online. There are several online websites that offer pumpkin carving patterns.

If this is your first time using a pattern, I recommend one that is not so tedious or difficult and if it involves a lot of detail, use the carving tools. Be sure to use extra caution when handling any sharp objects and if you allow children to carve, please be sure that there is adult supervision.

Be sure to lay down newspaper or plastic bags to carve your pumpkin on and with a long-bladed knife cut out the top of the pumpkin. The hole should be large enough so that you can get your hand in and out.

Using a large spoon or pumpkin scraper, begin scraping the inside of the pumpkin getting rid of all seeds and stringy membranes.

Once you have cleaned the inside of the pumpkin it is now “Design Time”. Trace your design on to the pumpkin but you can also carve your pumpkin freestyle.

You may chose to add some light using a flash light, corded lights or battery operated candles.

Now place the pumpkin in the perfect spot for you and others to enjoy and remember pumpkins that have been carved do not keep very long so be sure to take as many photo’s as you can.

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Child Friendly Ceremonies

Children can add such charm to a wedding day, just think of the handsome ring bearer who carefully walks down the aisle carrying the pillow that he believes holds the most precious and valuable item in the entire wedding.

Even the beautiful flower girl who drops rose petals so gracefully as she walks towards the altar making way for the grand entrance of the beauty bride.

To be sure that the young attendants are as happy and stress free as possible, it is important to make them feel just as important as the adult attendees.

For the flower girl, I am sure this is her “Princess” moment and she may be just as nervous and excited as the bride. For a moment all eyes are on her walking down the aisle. Make her feel like a “Princess” by encouraging her that not only does she look beautiful, but assure her that she will do a beautiful job. Be mindful that a lot of time and energy has been spent on selecting her dress, her accessories and the perfect hairdo.

Even the most well behaved kid gets tired and restless, especially when there is a lot going on in a day. Try to schedule as many photo’s where the children can be photographed first. This way dresses are still intact, shirt tails are still tucked in and every hair is still in place.

When selecting your menu for the reception, check with your preferred caterer to see if they can create a kid-friendly menu for the younger guests. Most caterers have great child selections and portions that will be fun and filling.

Finally, plan child friendly activities for the reception by offering them a separate room (adult supervised of course) where face painting, balloon entertainment, and arts & crafts projects can take place while the adults are enjoying grown up activities.

Keeping the children of your wedding party and those that are guests happy on your wedding day will help to ensure that your day will be special and memorable for EVERYONE!

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Corporate WOW Factor

If you are an employer who is holding an offsite meeting, one way to make it interesting is by presenting your attendees with “Welcome Bags”. When hosting a meeting with guests that may be from other cities, states or communities, take the time to fill an inexpensive gift bag, basket or small unique storage item with local items that will not only be appealing to the belly, but also to the eye.

The Bags or Baskets can match the theme of your event. The photo’s above reflect a Development Authority Meeting in Morrow, GA that included attendees from different cities and the “Welcome Bags” included Coca Cola Classic Products representing the Coca Cola Company in Atlanta, Asian Spices & Teas, and other tasty items.

The attendees were also greeted with another “Welcome Bag” that was created out of a handmade tool box, and it included a History book of Atlanta, Honey, Monogrammed Cookies, Brochures, Maps and other valuable information from the City of Morrow Business and Tourism Association.

These “Welcome Bags” serve as a warm introduction not only to your corporation but also to what your town has to offer. If the event is themed, incorporate this into the presentation. The bags can contain local specialties such as food or beverage items manufactured or invented locally.

Don’t forget to include a welcome note, local maps, a list of bars and restaurants, local attractions and museums. Remember the items don’t have to be expensive. Budgets range from low to high, but no matter what your budget, find items that are fun, unique, and speak to your guests at the event.

The contents represent the company, and for this reason the art of presentation must never be overlooked. Remember, ribbons, tissue paper, and color schemes are all worth considering in your final presentation.

Smile You Are On Candid Camera

Weddings, Corporate, Birthday and Holiday Parties are now “Entering the Box” by incorporating Photo Booths to their events.

Photo booths are becoming a huge hit at the party and it gives the guests the opportunity to also dress in colorful and exciting props that add an additional splash of color to the photo.

Booths range from the Classic Booth that offers an authentic vintage photo, to the Digital Booth that offers a computerized booth that has a digital camera, flat screen and printer. The photo’s can also be personalized with names and dates to you remind you and the guests of a wonderful event.

While the traditional photos and poses are fun, the photo booth seems to have replaced the cameras that use to be placed at each dinner setting. The booth gives the participant a nice gift to take home immediately and it also captures emotions and expressions of joy, love and happiness.

Smile, let your personality come forth!

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