Wedding Songs: 48 Wedding Songs for Your Style

Your Wedding Style: Indie

Your wedding is as unique as you (hence the funny video montage you both created for your wedding web page). Your style is understated with quirky details, like the Converse sneakers he’s wearing with his suit or the fabric clutch you found on Etsy.com that goes perfectly with your casual, vintage dress. When it comes to music, you’re anti-Top 40 for your wedding (or any other day, while we’re at it).
Ceremony Recessional
"Hello Sunshine" by Super Furry Animals
"Love and Some Verses" by Iron & Wine
Reception Entrance
"La La Love You" by the Pixies
"Baby I’m Yours" by Arctic Monkeys
First Dance
"First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes
"Question" by Old 97’s
Father-Daughter Dance
"Gracie" by Ben Folds
"Flood of Sunshine" by The Posies
Mother-Son Dance
"Opened My Eyes" by Straw Dogs
"Only You" by Joshua Radin
Cake Cutting
"Tonight Is Forever" by Acid House Kings
"Love It All" by The Kooks
Bouquet Toss
"Give a Little Love" by Rilo Kiley
"Miss Magnolia" by Matt Costa
Last Dance
"You Are the Best Thing"by Ray LaMontagne
"December Night" by Laura Warshauer

Your Wedding Style: All-American

You prefer giant, outdoor rock concerts with über-famous headliners to tiny bars with no-name bands. Your wedding mixes tradition (of course you’re wearing Vera!) with plain ol’ fun. To pack the dance floor and keep it that way all night long, you want music that your best friends, as well as your partying grandma, can get down to without missing a beat.
Ceremony Recessional
"All You Need Is Love" by The Beatles
"City of Blinding Lights" by U2
Reception Entrance
"Stay" by Dave Matthews Band
"Rock‘n Me" by Steve Miller Band
First Dance
"If I Should Fall Behind" by Bruce Springsteen
"My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw
Father-Daughter Dance
"Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel
"Father and Daughter" by Paul Simon
Mother-Son Dance
"Learning to Fly" by Tom Petty
"Kind and Generous" by Natalie Merchant
Cake Cutting
"Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones
"Love You Madly" by Cake
Bouquet Toss
"Just Like Heaven" by The Cure
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"by Michael Jackson
Last Dance
"Celebration" by Kool and the Gang
"Love Shack" by B-52s

Your Wedding Style: Trendy

Your shoes: dark red patent leather. Your dress: short. Your veil: a hatlet. Your wedding helps showcase your up-to-the-minute style, starting with your gemstone engagement ring all the way up to your rooftop ceremony and bright blue signature cocktail. Cheers!
Ceremony Recessional
"Something Coming Over" by O.A.R.
"No One" by Alicia Keys
Reception Entrance
"If It’s Lovin’ That You Want" by Rihanna
"Love Like This" by Natasha Bedingfield
First Dance
"I’m Yours" by Jason Mraz
"Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat
Father-Daughter Dance
"This Is My Now" by Jordin Sparks
"Daughter" by Loudon Wainwright III
Mother-Son Dance
"Blackbird" by Sarah McLachlan
"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
Cake Cutting
"Candyman" by Christina Aguilera
"Green Light" by John Legend
Bouquet Toss
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring
on It)" by Beyoncé
"Womanizer" by Britney Spears
Last Dance
"Let It Rock" by Kevin Rudolf
"Just Dance" by Lady GaGa


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Printing on Burlap

Last week, I talked about some of the trends we are currently seeing at weddings. One of those trends is Burlap, it is huge right now so, I thought I would share a different way to use it at your wedding or event. One of the ways it can be used is as an invitation. Print on it and put it in a vintage looking envelope. Here are some instructions on how to print on the burlap. This is for a laundry sign but, the same applies for anything else.



{1st Step}

I created my “laundry” verbiage in Photoshop elements, but you could use any word processing program.   I made it 8 1/2” x 11”, so that it would run through my printer as a standard piece of paper.  I went to an online dictionary to find the definition I used. 

{2nd Step}

Iron the burlap.

I had a piece of scrap burlap that worked perfectly for this project.  You want your fabric nice and smooth for the printing.

{3rd Step}

Place your freezer paper on top of your ironed burlap with the shiny side down (touching the  burlap).  Run a medium, dry iron on top of the freezer paper and it will magically adhere to your burlap.

{4th Step}

Cut your burlap/freezer paper into your 8 1/2” x 11” size.

{5th Step}

Run your burlap/freezer paper through your printer.

{6th Step}

Peel off the freezer paper….

and you have this amazing printed burlap!

 

instructions found on : http://www.domestically-speaking.com/

10 Popular Wedding Trends

Here are some of the popular wedding trends that you will see incorporated into a lot of weddings.

1. Lace - Lace, lace, lace, everywhere! From the dress to the favors.
2. Burlap - Burlap is being used as Table clothes, decor on bottles, napkin holders, etc.. The list goes on.
3. Crates - Brides are using crates to store favors, wraps for guests, plus much more..
4. Picture Frames - They are hung from trees, used as props for pictures, and even guest books.
5. Mason Jars - Instead of vases you will find mason jars!! Brides are also using them for favor jars, and glasses. Remember to paint a rectangle with chalk paint. Then your guests can use them all night and write their names on them.
6. Flags - Flag bunting is huge right know. Brides will use the flags as decor or to write a message.
7. Picture save the dates - Couples are finding unique ways to let there friends and family know they are getting married.
8. Wood - I know you are probably thinking ha! But, wood is being incorporated into a lot of weddings. The vases are tree stumps, the cake pedestals are tree stumps, the table numbers are wood, need I explain more..
9. Games - Couples are thinking of creative ways for their guests to enjoy themselves during the reception. You will see cricket, bean bag tosses with the couples silhouettes, and even twister painted onto grass.
10. Photo Booths- Couples are using photo booths as there guest books. Props such as mustaches, lips, hats, bow ties, are being used to liven the pictures up, along with picture frames.


Written by: Pamela Plumb

Apple Pie Caramel Apples

With Fall right around the corner, I thought this recipe would be a good way to start it off.



1 bag Kraft caramels
4-5 large, tart apples (You can use red apples too but I like the contrast of the tart apple with the caramel)

1 bag white chocolate chips or white chocolate candy melts

cinnamon sugar

1. Wash, scrub, and dry apples. This is important or your caramel won't stick because of the coating stores put on apples.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt caramel according to package directions.

3. Put popsicle stick in the apple. Dip in melted caramel making sure to fully coat it.

4. Place on parchment or wax paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

5. Cool in the fridge until caramel is set up. If you want a thick caramel layer, add another layer of caramel here and let it set up again.

6. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals. You can add a little shortening if the mixture is too thick.

7. Coat the apple with the chocolate.

8. Let it set up a little bit before sprinkling it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

9. Cool completely in the fridge.

10. Cut into slices and serve.

Table Etiquette

Do you have guests coming over and wonder how the table should be set up. Well, we are here to rest your fears. I have included table etiquette and set up charts just for you. Enjoy!

The buffet Table Setting

The Family Table Setting

The Formal Table Setting



Love is Sweet Bridal Shower

This last Thursday I we had a vintage inspired Bridal shower. Where vintage bottles, suitcases, trunks, and camera's. The theme of the shower was "Love is Sweet" with the color's yellow, gray and green as the headliners. The shower was a blast!!



New Website and Blog Name Change

The last couple of weeks have been very busy. I have neglected my posts and am now ready to get back on track. I have been working hard on our NEW WEBSITE that should be up really soon!!! Yah!! Address will still be lm-events.com.I have also changed the name of the our blog as well. New and exciting changes are in store! I am so excited, keep watch for more changes and posts.

Pam