Archive for May, 2009

5 Best Wedding Processionals: Non-Traditional

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

As a follow up to our last post…here are my top favorite processionals for our non-traditional brides! It’s so tough to pick just 5 since they can vary widely depending on your music taste but, here’s a start to get you inspired.

  1. Intro from “City of Blinding Lights” by U2
  2. Acoustic “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns N Roses (credit goes to one of my brides, Maya Jex, for this great idea)
  3. Theme from Forest Gump
  4. Instrumental version of Bittersweet Symphony by the Verve
  5. Theme from the Princess Bride “Storybook Love”

5 Best Wedding Processionals: Traditional

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Here are some ideas for processionals for a traditional wedding to get your mind thinking outside of the “Canon in D” box!

  1. Beginning of the “Flower Duet” from Lakme by Delibes
  2. “Meditation from Thais” by Massenet
  3. “Intermezzo” by Mascagni
  4. “Clair de Lune” by Debussy
  5. “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach

Stay tuned for some non-traditional processional ideas!

Platinum for Pennies: Draping Done Easy

Monday, May 4th, 2009

When it comes to event decor, I’m a huge fan of ceiling features like draping. For those DIY hosts/brides out there who have their hearts set on indoor or outdoor draping, check out your local Ikea for an amazing, budget friendly option with these shade sails.  

The Dyning shade costs $25 and you get a great triangular shade that comes complete with hooks and cord to hang it. For an indoor wedding, pick up a few super strong magnets with a built-in hook from Northern Tool at $3 each and clip to the ceiling.  For outdoor decor, string the shade up between trees or lamp posts. It’s the perfect touch of drama and really makes the space your own…and all for less than $50!

Shade Sail 

 Photo courtesy of Shaded Nation