Rings

I couldn't help looking at rings today. These are my favorites:

Heidi's Inspiration Board

Bridal Fair poster

This is the poster I designed in my publication layout class. The Whitewater Bridal Fair is a real event that I chose to advertise in this project.

Materials for Vows

These websites are from the March/April 2008 issue of Brides.
poemhunter.com
simplyscripts.com has downloadable scripts from movies, plays, musicals, and TV shows

Love Is ...
Love is the greatest feeling,
Love is like a play,
Love is what I feel for you,
Each and every day,
Love is like a smile,
Love is like a song,
Love is a great emotion,
That keeps us going strong,
I love you with my heart,
My body and my soul,
I love the way I keep loving,
Like a love I can't control,
So remember when your eyes meet mine,
I love you with all my heart,
And I have poured my entire soul into you,
Right from the very start.
- Meghan -

The Meaning
To love is to share life together
to build special plans just for two
to work side by sideand then smile with pride
as one by one, dreams all come true.
To love is to help and encourage
with smiles and sincere words of praise
to take time to shareto listen and care
in tender, affectionate ways.
To love is to have someone special
one who you can always depend
to be there through the years
sharing laughter and tears
as a partner, a lover, a friend.
To love is to make special memories
of moments you love to recall
of all the good things
that sharing life brings
love is the greatest of all.
I've learned the full meaning
of sharing and caring
and having my dreams all come true;
I've learned the full meaning
of being in love
by being and loving with you.
- Kellie Spehn -

Groom's Cakes

Groom's cakes are so much fun. Through most of the wedding planning process, grooms are usually very quiet and don't make their opinions heard. When most of the wedding reflects the bride and her tastes, a groom's cake is a great way to add the groom's personality.

Here are some fun groom's cakes with tons of personaliy:

Pool table cake:

Poker table cake:

Laptop cake:
Books and sports hat:
Superman cake:

Tetris cake:

Japanese Paper Lanterns

I got the idea to use paper lanterns from Colin Cowie. In an issue of Brides magazine, Colin gave ideas on how to decorate reception spaces. This top picture is the picture in Brides that inspired me. The other pictures are picutures that I found online.

More inspiration for the "French-Italian Cocktail"

So, I have been looking for more ideas for Heidi's "French-Italian Cocktail". I have a list of food ideas to show her. The list is a combination of french and italian dishes. Here are some of the other ideas I found for Heidi's reception:

• The Wedding Cake Martini: I love this idea, and it contains Amaretto, a favorite liquor of ours. I will suggest that Heidi use this for her "signature drink" at the reception. Here's how to make this martini: Ingredients-- 1/2 ounce Absolut vodka; 3 ounces Amaretto; 1/2 ounce orange juice; 1/2 ounce pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon heavy cream

• I thought it might be fun to have martini cupcakes served, instead of a wedding cake:
  

• Heidi may opt to have a more traditional wedding cake, but I really love the idea of serving a dessert in plastic martini glasses. Here's another option, a fruit dessert:

• Heidi wants to decorate her reception space with lights, I like how the lights look in this picture:

• Heidi's colors are black, white, and silver. I think the black tablecloths and white chairs really make this space very interesting and chic: