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!

Dressing Up Dessert

With cupcakes being very en vogue these days (and a personal favorite of DM Events) we love the idea of dressing up your cupcakes! After all, you get a cute outfit for the day – shouldn't they, too?

Check out some cute ways to dress your dessert from CupCakeSwirl.com, PlasticContainerCity.com and Etsy.com