Posted: November 29th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: internet
For some reason, the hardest thing to plan in my wedding was the wedding music. You’d think it would be easy enough — hire a D.J., tell him what specific songs we wanted, let him figure out the rest, and done. If only it had been that simple.
First, my fiance really wanted a band. Don’t ask me why; do you know how many times you have to listen to someone’s second cousin’s boyfriend’s roommate and his “band” of fellow fast food employees butcher “The Rose” before your sanity breaks? In my case the answer was fifteen different bands before I put my foot down. Of course, then we had to audition D.J.s, but that’s another story for another time.
I lucked out with my dress, though. My grandmother had the most gorgeous dress packed away. It wasn’t actually a wedding dress; my grand parents had a simple wedding ceremony, with no flashy new dress. However, as they grew more financially stable, Grandmother invested in some lovely clothes, and one dress was a sleeveless, pale pink dress with a lace overlay. It was beautiful, and when I paired it with a wedding veil I found in an antique store, it was perfect.
Posted: November 29th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: internet
Whether you are putting together Thanksgiving dinner for your family and friends or your are in charge of the holiday party for all your friends and co-workers, you want to make your guests feel like they are part of a family and that is exactly what you are going to do this year. Making your guests feel at home starts with some themed invitations that will get them into the holiday spirit before they even arrive. Invitations can go a long way if they are shaped like turkeys or come in the shape of ornaments. Putting effort into the invites is a great way to get people into the mood for a gathering.
Once they arrive, be sure to plan the menu as well. Invitations are one thing, but the actual party is more important. The holidays really do revolve around the food that is served at the table. Luckily there are tons of websites and new recipes that make Thanksgiving and Christmas more than just dry turkey and plain mashed potatoes. America has put a lot more emphasis on good food this last decade and recipes are born every day. The holidays are the perfect time to bust out those great dishes that you see on the food network all the time. Your guests will be talking about your party all the way to next Christmas.