Winter Wedding Wednesday - Ring Pillows

In the last few years, ring pillows seemed to have gained a bad reputation. Seriously, how much satin and synthetic fabric can a wedding really have? But we are here to tell you that they are making a comeback! Sit down, we have even bigger news...

There is no rule that says that the ring pillow has to be purchased from a wedding store or website. If you spot an adorable pillow at a home store or vintage boutique, feel free to use it! With a little ribbon and a thick sewing needle, you can transform any pillow into a wedding day delight! Pictured above are some of our favorite winter pillows from Crate and Barrel. So slip on your creative hat, and head to the seasonal winter section of your favorite store - these pillows will be wedding keepsakes you will actually want to keep!

Winter Wedding Wednesday - Let is Snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let is snow! (Sorry, now you will have the song stuck in your head, too!) We love winter weddings because we get to incorporate snowflakes! As with any theme, the key is to not overdo it, but with a few subtle touches, guests will watch you say "I Do" in your very own Winter Wonderland!

Here are some of our favorite snowflake ideas:


Snowflakes on the Table - All of you DM Events fans know that we strongly believe in incorporating your theme into your stationary, especially your menu cards. But think bigger! You can rent linen with shimmering snowflakes sewn into the fabric - nothing says wedding chic like seasonal linen! Note - for a cost effective alternative, rent a white shimmer or organza linen and sprinkle snowflake confetti over it - this DYI project will save you about half the price! (for confetti check out partycelebration.com)

Snowflakes on your Cake - Instead of having your baker sculpt flowers, ask for snowflakes! this is a gorgeous, simple way to dress up your winter wedding cake. If you have a dedicated spot at your wedding to showcase your cake, hang snowflake ornaments in the area - it is a dramatic look and makes for a great photo op! Note - having your baker sculpt snowflakes can be pricy so for a cost effective alternative, you can purchase 4" or 6" snowflake confetti from chicoparty.com to cover your cake. This will free up some extra money to buy yummy fillings!

Snowflake Rice - Ok, so not many people are throwing rice these days, but rather than rose petals, or bubbles, why not toss snowflakes? This is another perfect way to make use of confetti. This is a great project for DIY brides - you need a small wax paper bag and some ribbon and stickers. If you are in NYC, this will be one-stop-shopping for you - check out Paper Presentation in Chelsea. (We are warning you to leave a lot of extra time to wander around the store since it is DIY heaven!)

Groom of the Year

For the second year, Brides.com is hosting their annual Groom of the Year contest! One lucky guy will win:

• A $1000 gift card from Macy's
• An Unlimited Luxury honeymoon from Secrets Resorts
• A 40" flat screen HDTV and Blu-Ray DVD player
• Six iPod Nanos for you and your groomsmen

Get your guy to fill out a short questionnaire about what makes him the best "husband material" and Brides.com will choose 16 players to face off in Matrimony Madness - a bracket-style competition where America's votes determine the winner.

Click here to enter.

The Knot - featuring Sarah & Eric's chic barn wedding!

We knew right after meeting with Sarah and Eric, their wedding was going to be anything but ordinary. This Brooklyn-based couple’s wedding was filled with lots of great details from purple roosters to mango mojitos! But our favorite detail was honoring their passion for travel by replacing table numbers with destinations. A picture of the couple at each destination was framed in rustic wooden frames and the destination name was written in black marker to create the illusion the names were branded into the wood. We had tables from Alaska to Argentina - and everywhere in between!

To check out Sarah & Eric wedding in Middleton, CT, click the link below and look for their album:

http://wedding.theknot.com/real-weddings.aspx

Winter Wedding Wednesdays

At the suggestion of our fans, we proclaim Wednesdays to be Winter Wedding Wednesdays on our blog! Each week we will be bringing you ideas for how to incorporate the winter season into your wedding. There are lots of fun elements to winter - wool fabrics, amaryllis in bloom, snowflakes, pine cones, the list goes on! The key to winter weddings, as in any theme, is not to go overboard!

This week, we are focusing on great dessert ideas with a nod to winter. If you love snowflakes but don't think that the paper cutouts you made in second grade will coordinate with the style of your venue, check out these snowflake cookies. If you love the look of pine cones but don't want them as a centerpiece, consider adding them to your cake - it is the perfect winter accent. And of course, winter is about snuggling up and staying warm, so serve your guests a cappuccino (don't skimp on foam!) with a mini donut. As we always say, your guests will appreciate the small details!

Weddings are Supposed to be Fun!

We were reverently inspired by one of our new couples - during our first meeting the bride said to us, "Listen, I want to marry him and I want to throw a big party with friends and family and just have a blast. I am not picky about colors, flowers, any of it. I just want to throw the most fun wedding anyone has ever been to!"

As you might imagine, this is a planner's dream (we secretly store up ideas that clients of this nature will let us do!) But hearing her speak, we were moved by how much she was looking forward to actually enjoying her big day.

She did have one "twist." She had cut out a picture containing the one thing she absolutely had to have... And how could we resist! If your signature drink contains these candy garnishes (customizable in colors and flavor by Papabubble) your wedding is sure to be a blast!

Threads You'll Love

There has been a lot of buzz lately about Thread Design so we want to take this opportunity to officially profess our love for them. Time and again, we remind brides that bridesmaid dresses are not supposed to be hideous - we are constantly confused as to how people got this impression! Well, with dresses in every color, style, and fabric under the sun, you can find the perfect dress for your gals from the comfort of your home (what did we do before the internet?)

And if you know DM Events, (and we like to think you do!) you know that we love just about any dress with pockets! Some of our favorites are pictured below but be sure to check out all of their collections.

To top it off, this company is owned by two gals - and for reasons we are sure you can figure out, we love that!!!

Holiday Wrapping/Rapping

We have long been fans of Kate's Paperie but now there is yet another reason to celebrate this paper product mecca - Alton DuLaney! Alton is the wrapper/rapper at Kate's. What does that mean, you ask? Well, it means that he can wrap just about any gift (of any size and shape - seriously!) and do it all with a bit of a show... Bring your holiday gifts into Kate's, select your paper (there are hundreds to choose from!), and enjoy the show!

Check out the video on the Daily Candy!

Winter Bouquets

Although we are still 2 weeks away from the official start of winter, it is cold enough outside today that we have decided to get a jumpstart on featuring some of our favorite winter wedding ideas. We are sad to see autumn go (all you diehard DM fans know it is our favorite season!) but there are some great options avialble to make your special day a winter wonderland.

Many brides with winter wedding dates think their only option is to have a snow themed wedding filled with red roses and poinsettias. We are here to tell you that this is not true! Not true at all! Check out this bouquet recently featured on Martha Stewart! Stay tuned for more winter wedding ideas throughout the season!

Personalize your Stamps

You spend so many hours painstakingly selecting just the right stationary - the paper, the color, the text... you slip it into a gorgeous envelope with the custom liner you selected... and slap an American Flag stamp... and you're done! Wait... something doesn't sound right here...

We all know how important stationary is to a wedding - it is the first glimpse your guests have of what's in store! So take an extra minute and pick a stamp that makes a statement.

Check out out these gorgeous options from Artistic Postage. Not only do we LOVE their designs, but you can also create your own custom stamp with a photo or your monogram. Have fun!

Wedding Games

Looking for ideas to spice up your after-wedding brunch? Try creating a personalized game to entertain guests. Nothing says Sunday Wedding Brunch like a crossword puzzle about your love story! With websites like Variety Games, creating your own games has never been so easy!

Don't forget to provide pencils - which we would like to point out, are the same color as mimosas. Coincidence? We think not!
As we always say, guests will appreciate the details!