My Sunny Wedding Issue no.2

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guests to choose from instead a full bar can save money. Creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere will be a unique experience that your guests will soak right up! If you would like to have a sit down dinner then go with a buffet or family style option instead a plated dinner. Guests will get to eat what they like and you can save a little extra on the bill. Family style is great when your guests don't know each other as it encourages everyone to mingle at their tables.

DIY project. The theme of the wedding really depends on decor. If you are having a vintage, 1940's type wedding, think about using some vintage family photos as part of your centerpieces which is a wonderful way to incorporate family. Go to your local party store and buy pearls and feathers to string them from your centerpiece and around the tables. You will add an element of drama and really draw out on a 1940's theme wedding. A great way to incorporate your DYI personalities is with decor. If, as a DIY is a great way to have fun couple, you like to play the game and show your guests your per- Scrabble, then you might want sonality. It can also be a great to use Scrabble letters as your way to save some cash! It’s good place settings for your bridal tato be creative with the small deble. tails like adding a personal or seasonal element to your wedHire a professional ding. Go ahead and add some Here a few things you don’t want color to your guest tables with to take on yourself: Pomegranates, Persimmons Do not make your own invitaor Pumpkins. Creating your tions. It will take too much time own favors for guests to take and effort plus it may not look home with them and menus or polished. Guests may think it’s place cards can also be easily too messy which is not the first achieved with a little creativity. All impression you want for your big of this can be a real treat when day. Unless you are going with you do it yourself and get your a very simple centerpiece, don’t family and friends involved. Invite try to make it yourself. It may some friends over for some ap- look easy but the logistics are a petizers and wine and work on a


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