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an outdoor affair

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There’s something about an outdoor ceremony and reception that is fresh and inviting (as long as the weather holds!). Wedding vendors are catching on to the outdoor wedding trend by offering lots of terrific products that will help stylize your day. Most outdoor weddings take place in the summer months when the weather is warm, so in case it’s downright hot, offer guests individual fans (solid or folding ones) – place one on each seat, across a plate in a place setting, or set up a basket of them near the entrance. Also help your bridesmaids stay cool by giving them each a pretty parasol (you could even use them in place of holding a bouquet).

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picnic panache

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Who doesn’t love a picnic? Sitting on big blankets, eating yummy comfort foods and summer treats, playing games under the sun… picnics evoke a heart-warming sense of nostalgia, and many couples have gone as far as incorporating this whimsical theme into their weddings. With a kitschy idea like a picnic (or a carnival, etc.), there’s a fine line between cute and tacky, so if you’ve decided to go with this idea don’t get too carried away. Choose certain elements that are picnic-y but don’t overwhelm your day with red-and-white checkers and buckets of chicken.

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who’s hungry?

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I’m not a big fan of wedding favours. To be honest, they’re often just pretty dust collectors (I have a basket on the top of my fridge with random bottle openers, baggies of melted Jordan almonds and engraved key rings). They seem like a bit of waste. But not when a bride and groom choose a useful bonbonniere.

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self-serve sweets

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My favourite thing when I was a kid was making my own sundaes. My parents would take out two different flavors of ice cream, three sauces (chocolate, caramel and strawberry), whipped cream, banana slices, chopped nuts, and sprinkles, and my brother and I would go to town! Interactive food stations are fun, and when they’re filled with only sweet treats, guests will be doubly happy. Candy buffets are one of the more common sweet table themes and are always a hit.

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wishing well

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While guest books make for beautiful keepsakes, so, too, do creative alternatives. A wishing tree is a popular trend where guests are invited to write a message to the new couple on a tag (or leaf, etc.) and hang it on a tree. It’s a relatively simple project to put together – just find pretty branches that you can anchor in a sturdy vase or planting container. Cut tags out of vintage wallpaper samples or fancy papery and leave several pens for guests to write with.

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