#189. Ampersand...

I don't love all aspects of this invite (the color, mainly) but I do love the ampersand sign used on the back of the save the date, as well as the idea of incorporating something iconic related to the place you are getting married in.

#188. The Post About Wheat

A few years ago, I went to a wedding for two friends from college. The bridesmaids all had wheat in their bouquets, and I LOVED the idea. Just like I love this one...

#187. What a great idea

Holy moly! Who thought of this? A device where you can download the pictures right away? I feel like this will be something I would have to nag people about doing (and understand if not everyone did it) but OMG!

#186. Colors, Flowers, Mason Jars - Oh My!

Sigh... I love this. Multiple kinds of yellow flowers (based on what is at the store that day) coupled with mason jars. Blue mason jars. I think it's safe to say that after becoming slightly obsessed with the blue and red combo, that I'm now leaning towards blue and yellow. I mean, they are SUCH happy colors! Also, I think it's still totally possible to do black outfits for the maids and men coupled with yellow flowers or accessories for the ladies and blue ties for the men. Yes. I love this.

Also, I love the idea of using the leftover mason jars for gifts, although I'm thinking about putting things in them... Cocoa mix for Christmas? Flowers as thank you gifts for friends? The possibilities are endless.

#185. FG Dresses

I love the idea of having a Tiffany blue/white flower girl dress! I'm not sure if I love the style of the top, I think I would prefer something that goes straight across, but I really think this is something my Mom could help me make...

#184. B-I-N-G-O!

What if you took the above picture and instead of making an "i spy" game you can make a bingo-type game for your guests? The winner could get a bottle of wine, or some fun kind of age-appropriate toy. This would be great, especially if you made it a part of the program to entertain guests who arrive early. Or, if you have a cocktail time scheduled in before the wedding it might be nice too!

#183. Non-annoying DJ + Anniversary Dance

This weekend, I went to an amazing wedding. I loved so many details about it: the outdoor reception, the doors all along the side of the chapel being open so that there was a fresh air element, the bride showing up in a horse and carriage, but this post isn't about that. It's about the music. I loved it. I danced for roughly 90% of the wedding. And two very interesting things happened.

1. The DJ didn't annoy me. He really didn't talk much at all; he didn't try to make jokes; he didn't improvise; he just did his job and played good tunes.

2. I witnessed my first anniversary dance. At first, the DJ asked all married couples to get on the dance floor. Then, one by one, he asked couples to leave. He started with those married for one year, then five, then ten, etc... until two couples remained - both of whom had been married for almost 40 years.

I loved this idea. Mainly because watching these couples (especially those who have been married for more than half of their lives) interact with one another was awe-inspiring. I think this is a great tradition, and I have heard rumors that some people (instead of doing a bouquet toss) give their bouquet to the couple that has been married for the longest amount of time.