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Have Yourself a Very Merry Wedding.

December 17, 2012 – 5:30 pm

We’ve seen lots of candy bars at weddings lately not least because we all have a sweet tooth (to a certain degree). Since it’s the winter season and Christmas is coming up in 7 days, how about changing it up by having a festive bar serving mulled wine, apple cinnamon cider and hot chocolate (with custom toppings and liquors) to keep the guests warm and merry? Your big day just got a whole lot better.

1. Set up a station/bar area (1-2 medium length rectangular tables) for where the drinks will be served during cocktail hour.
2. Prepare the drinks in advance and keep them in pots or warmers for self-service or if your venue accommodates, get one of their staff to be the bar man/lady.
3. Print out the signage for the respective winter drinks. Not only do they tell your guests what’s bubbling in the pots, they also make for great photo ops.

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): A Subtle Revelry, Brandon Kidd Photography via Bella Destinee, Main Event Productions, Gimme Some Oven, Taste Food Blog, Martha Stewart Weddings

Mulled Wine Recipe by Jamie Oliver. If you’re short on time, buy ready-made mulled wine spice sachets from City’super or Great and infuse it in your favourite red wine. Use cinnamon sticks as stirrers.

Apple Cinnamon Cider Recipe on All Recipes. If you want to wow your guests, cut and hollow out apples for serving the warm cinnamon cider in your fruity cups.

Hot Chocolate Recipes by Martha Stewart. Allow your guests to customise their own hot cuppa by providing some extras such as marshmallows, whipped cream, flavoured syrup, candy cane stirrers and dark chocolate shavings. The kids will love it! And for the adults, let them add in a few dashes of rum for that extra warmth.

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Free Printable: Red and White Striped Gift Tags.

December 7, 2012 – 2:37 pm

In light of the spirit of Christmas and the candy cane inspiration earlier this week, I’m sharing with you a few free printables you can download as favour or gift tags. It can double up as an escort or place card and if you’re using them as Christmas present tags, you can be sure your gift will be opened by the right person. Just use a hole puncher to punch a single hole at the top end of the tag and tie a string or ribbon of your choice to make it your own. Happy Friday!

 

Click to download: 1, 2, 3, 4

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Free Printable: Moustache Photo Booth Prop

November 28, 2012 – 12:36 pm

There’s only 2 days left till Movember 2012 is officially over but there’s no stopping taches from continuing to pop up in weddings. Download, print the free moustache printable onto card stock paper, cut and attach it to a wooden skewer (you can buy them from many home/kitchen supplies stores) for a quick and easy photo booth prop. Give it a try.

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Beach Wedding: Recycling Oyster Shells.

November 26, 2012 – 1:38 pm

Over the weekend, I indulged myself in an oyster feast which was freshly flown and hand-brought from Sydney’s Fish Market to Hong Kong. Usually we shuck them, eat them and then chuck them but seeing dozens of oyster shells being put to waste made me think that there must be ways to recycle them for use, especially for a beach wedding. If you do go down this recycling route, make sure the shells are thoroughly scrubbed and boiled for a few minutes before using them in your DIY project. Give them a new life by dusting them lightly with your favourite coloured paint and transform them into place cards or wrap a few around a candle for an instant beach look. Whatever you choose, know that you’ve just saved your wallet and helped contribute to a greener world.

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Once Wed, Traci Arney Photography via Simply Savannah Events, Catherine Gratwicke via Country Living, Sally Lee by The Sea, Jose Villa via Once Wed, Ali Caudill Photography via

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Free Printable: Moustache Placecards.

November 21, 2012 – 1:13 pm

You’ve seen how moustaches have taken the wedding world by storm whether it’s Movember or not, and how much fun it adds to the celebrations, so why not give your guests a chance to rock their own tache with these free place card printables that can be used as either escort cards or table name cards. The printables come in three difference colours and if you want to give the tache a 3D effect, cut along the ends of the tache to give it that instant curl. Enjoy!

 

Printable Downloads:

Moustache Placecards in black. Click Here.
Moustache Placecards in aqua. Click Here.
Moustache Placecards in shocking pink. Click Here.

 

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Photo Backdrop: DIY Fabric Wall Art.

October 5, 2012 – 12:11 pm

You’ve seen some funky and wacky photo backdrops before and you know being Hong Kong, creating a unique never-been-seen backdrop can cost you a fair bit. To save your wallet and the environment (to an extent), turn old shoe box lids into beautiful pieces of art. Yes, you too can be a so-called artist. Find some nice wrapping paper or fabric and wrap the lids to create a mis-matched wall of pop art, without even having to purchase frames. It’ll make for a much more interesting backdrop and will give it a more 3-dimensional look. You can even draw your own words or letters on paper to wrap around it. Start asking friends and family for their unused shoeboxes. They may look at you funny but just wait till they see your crafty work.

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Sew Mama Sew!, Martha Stewart, Shelterness, Not on the High Street

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A Bespoke Wedding.

October 4, 2012 – 11:51 am

Ok boys and girls. If you’re in Singapore on the 3rd November, you’re not going to want to miss this ‘‘ event that features talented and uber creative artisans who will help make your big day, one that’s truly individual and a cut above the rest. They’re also the ones who will listen to your needs, find out about your personalities and deliver what you want. Attend this one day only event and you’ll have ticked off most of the items on your wedding planning checklist. You’ve got stationery, bridal dresses, jewellery, cakes, flowers, entertainment, photography and even something for the men, their outfit. What are you waiting for? The first 50 couples who RSVP will receive a complimentary welcome pack. It’s filled with so many goodies from each individual artisan, you’re going to wish you had more than one day for your wedding in order to showcase it all.

Date: Saturday, 3 November 2012
Time: 2 – 8pm
Venue: Talent Cafe, 34 & 36 Tras Street, Singapore 079026

RSVP by Monday 22 October! Email: .

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Free Printable: Sketch Thank You Cards.

October 1, 2012 – 5:56 pm

Is it the start of October already? The wedding peak season has officially started (well, for us in Hong Kong anyways) and I know that many of you brides and grooms will have your hands tied. Remember not to become a bridezilla or groomzilla and never forget to thank those who have helped you along the way, as well as the guests for attending your big bash. A simple ‘thank you’ can mean a lot but why not take it up a notch by sending a handwritten thank you card. Putting in the effort and time shows your sincerity and will make you stand out from the crowd. Now, get cracking with these free printables (and as with all the other printables you find on this site, give me a shout if you’d like them in another colour).

Thank You Card (Sketch Style) in Fuschia, download here.
Thank You Card (Sketch Style) in Purple, download here.
Thank You Card (Sketch Style) in Mint Green, download here.

 

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DIY: Paper Bag Menus

September 27, 2012 – 7:22 pm

Oh the good ol’ brown paper bags. Memories of school tuck-shops and synonymous with Hong Kong street food (the egg waffles, fishballs), these paper bags make for a rustic addition to your big day. You can use them as thank you favour bags for a candy bar, a 2-in-1 menu and gift bag or fill them up with flowers for your ceremony exit. The choice is yours.

 

DIY PAPER BAG TUTORIAL

Materials:
Brown Paper Bags – Wah Kiu Plastic Bags, G/F, 222 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tape
Inkjet Printer + Ink

Tip:  Use dark colours for your design and as much as you’d like your letters to be in white, there’s no such thing as white printer ink.

 

Tape along the frayed edges to prevent the bag from jamming in your printer. This is not 100% foolproof but will cut down the chances of it occurring.

Input the paper bag measurements into your printer settings.  Click print and hope that your paper bag won’t jam.

Ta da. Your first DIY brown paper bag with your own design. For this example, the dinner menu was printed on the paper bags which doubled up as a wedding favour – the favour being their favourite Cheesies chips from Canada.

Photos by Bridelicious

Photo credit: KC @ www.chankichun.com

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Love Potion Wedding Favours.

September 20, 2012 – 10:04 pm

As far as wedding favours go, nothing can beat a shot of alcohol to make your guests loosen up, get into the groove and enjoy themselves. Line them up on the reception table with guests’ name tags to serve as escort cards or at the table as place cards. No matter what alcohol you decide to thank your guests with, be it rum, vodka, tequila, champagne or even your own concoction; you’ll be sure the party will start and end on a high. To personalise the bottles, I’ve put together a simple ‘Let’s get the party started’ label design in various colours for you to DIY. Simply print directly on label paper to create a sticker or if you prefer, print on thick paper, poke a hole and tie a string around the bottle for a tag style. Now, drink up!

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Luxirare, No Recipes, Christian Oth Studio via Pretty Brass Stacks, Sweet CS Designs

Red labels click here.

Blue labels click here.

Free Printables - Get the party started label (Purple hues)

Purple labels click here.

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