Wedding Hairstyles

We thought it would be fun to show some pictures of some wedding do’s that would go perfectly with our Simply Moxie hair pieces! Let us know what your favorites are!

                                                   

Bridal Shower Recipe Guide

As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog, the food that you serve completely depends on your theme. Try to stick with one main idea and let that help you out.

Because the bridal shower is usually a 2 hour event, your guests shouldn’t expect to be fed a complete meal, unless you specify it in your invitation. It’s easiest to make finger foods and allows the event to be more social and easier to play games, do some activities and open gifts without it taking up the entire day.

Here are just a couple fun ideas to get you started!

Bridal Shower Punch
This is a favorite among all types of shower, especially bridal showers. If you want, you can feel free to “spike” it with a flavored vodka.

Hummus
This perfect dip is always a favorite and so easy to make! You can serve it with pita chips, bread and/or a plate of fresh veggies.

Tomato Basil Flatbread
This is always a favorite – it takes a little time to make, but there are always short cuts you can take!

Bruschetta Bites
This is an all-time favorite for my sister & I when hosting parties in the past – they’re bursting with flavor, super easy to make and always a hit!

Fresh Caramel Apple Cake
Of course I need to go to one of my best friends for the dessert idea, Liz Barhydt of The Cookie Chew – her amazing ideas and recipes on her blog are incredible – check out her website for amazing ideas!!

 

Bridal Shower Planning

Hosting a bridal shower for a friend, sister, best friend or loved one can be a lot of work, but so much fun!! Sometimes games can be cheesy and sometimes they can be a blast!! Here’s a couple ideas to make your day extra special!!

1. Schedule ahead – it’s best to plan the shower about 6-8 weeks before the wedding. Shoot for a 2-hour block of time and weekends usually work best. Plan ahead – people have busy lives and busy schedules –  the sooner you let your guests know, the better!

2. Stick to your Budget– usually the maid/matron-of-honor leads the charge with all the extra bridesmaids pitching in. The party-giver is usually the one to foot all the bills so making & sticking to your budget is key!

3. Venue – places book up quick, so, if you’re planning on going to a restaurant or venue, make sure to get it booked ahead of time!

4. Theme – it makes it more fun to pick out a theme, espcially if you can incorporate the theme of the wedding. Example: kitchen, new home, pamper-the-bride, or something more in-depth, like a Mexico destination wedding, have beachy attire, decorations, favor & games. Make sure to let your gusts know what the theme is!!

5. Guest List – it usually helps you out to have the bride & groom make the guest list – and it makes sure that all the ones they want there are at least invited! Make sure to plan ahead and send out invitations at least 6 weeks before the shower, especially if there will be any out-of-towners. Make sure to get all their information, including addresses, phone numbers & emails.

6. Invitations – DIY or have them created through a ton of great websites (see Save The Dates post for ideas for your invite). Make sure to line them up with your theme!! Include the date, start and end times–two hours should do it–event address, contact information, and gift registry.

7. Decorations – if you picked out a theme, make sure to continue it without overdoing it. Remember, focus on your bride and what she likes. It also helps to revolve your decorations around what she plans the wedding to be like. Incorporate her colors & her theme – it will really show her how much you care!

8. Photos – you can include pictures of the attendees and the bride together to make it fun and include everyone! Or, if you want to go above & beyond, reach out to all the girls invited and ask them to write something special – a memory or special quote – and make a little book that includes it all to give your bride to show how much she is loved!

9. Menu – this can be as laid back or as elegant as you want it. Everything works from a backyard BBQ to a high-end restaurant. It all depends on your bride-to-be and your budget. But, if you’re doing it yourself, look for tomorrow’s post for some wonderful recipe ideas!!

10. Favors – this is not necessary and completely depends on your budget. However, you can make it really fun and give your guests something to remember the fun event by! And there are always DIY options – see here for the flower pot favor I made – easy and so fun!!

11. Games – games can be silly and sometimes cheesy, but, as with everything else, depends on your bride. Check back for some fun ideas to make your day go a little smoother and be a blast for everyone there!

12. Setup/Cleanup – putting together a list of all the to-do’s you need for both before and after your event will seriously help you out. Take an extra 10-15 minutes to plan your day ahead. It will help streamline the day so that you’re not cleaning up too late.

13. Last minute details – don’t forget to make sure you have all the little things! Think about everything you need when you’re making your setup/cleanup to-do’s including making sure you have enough ice, serving utensils, music if you want/have it, etc.

14. HAVE FUN!!! Planning an event, especially if it’s not something you’re used to, can get a little stressful – the most important thing is to remember to HAVE FUN!! This is a special time in your lives & something to remember forever!!

Save The Dates

The hardest part of the entire wedding plan is picking the venue and the date. After that point, everything sort of falls into place, including your creative touch! They should definitely give the guest the feel of the wedding, so it really helps to have your theme before sending them out. You also want to keep in mind that they should sort of match up with the invitations that you send out closer to your special day!

People have gotten incredibly creative with their Save The Dates — and they are so fun to look and see!! Here are a few ideas to get your own creative juices flowing!! If you’re using a picture, feel free to be as fun and as creative as you want – the more creative, the more memorable — just remember to keep it classy and appropriate!

Made To Order:

1. Ribbons – I think these are so fun and so cute!!

2. Embroidered handkerchief – this is fun because it’s something people can hold on to

3. Photo Card – there are several places you can find these – anywhere from shutterfly to tiny prints, there are so many cute options out there!

4. Block Notepad with writing on the side

5. Boarding tickets or Passport for destination wedding

 

6. Napkins, especially if it’s a cocktail reception or along those lines

7. Matchboxes – these are practical and something your guests can hang on to and use!

8. Balloon

9. Magnets – you can find these pretty cheap now through vista print or a quick google search

 

 

DIY Ideas:

1. Handmade postcards – these can be as creative as you want, with thread, stickers, ribbon, glued on flowers, etc. TIP: Double check with USPS to make sure it’s the proper size

2. Photocard – just make multiple prints of your favorite photo or photos and make a small investment in some card stock & fit it to the exact design you want to send!

 

3. Fun paper shapes – i.e. snowflakes for a winter ceremony, four leaf clover if you’re Irish, hearts for anytime, flip flops for a beach wedding, or a leaf for a fall wedding, like below… you get the idea!

D.I.Y section added

I added a new D.I.Y section. As I do some of the fun crafts I take on, I thought it would be fun to share how I make them step-by-step. I added my first one tonight! Check out my first post – the “Just Married” sign that I created for one of my girlfriend’s upcoming weddings. Click on the picture to follow to the post.