Archive: Sep 2015
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Ideas for a Halloween Wedding
October is almost here, and the changing leaves
and cool weather have us thinking of Halloween and how much fun these seasonal weddings
can be – especially with the holiday falling on a Saturday this year! From touches of orange to a gown with ornate,
black detailing there are so many ways to add a spooktacular touch to your nuptials.Attire
Whether you are a bride looking to stray from the white dress norm or are interested in adding a pop of bright color to
your big day, Halloween is the perfect time to do so. In recent years, black wedding gowns have become a fashion-forward alternative to the traditional white gown, providing you with plenty of options
to choose from. Every bride deserves to feel beautiful and confident on her wedding day, so choose the dress that speaks
to you, regardless of its color.Looking for a more subtle homage to the holiday? Pumpkin colored ties and bright orange bouquets are two great ways to
incorporate some spooky spirit. One of my favorite ideas: A pumpkin
basket for your flower girl to carry. Orange flower petals or dried leaves in shades of spice and burgundy with
look stunning on the aisle.Decorations
From your save the dates to the wedding cake, there are so many little touches that can be added to your event. Touches
of orange throughout the venue, glowing jack-o-lanterns and themed décor are some of our favorite ideas. Vintage
candelabras and cobwebbed branches will add to the bewitching fun. Add a unique spin on the popular cookie table and
create a candy buffet instead! Choose all your favorite chocolate treats and let your guests fill goodie bags to take
home.Music
Set the mood with a dance floor that looks like it came straight off the set of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music
video. Smoke machines and mood lighting paired with Halloween hits like “Monster Mash” and “Ghostbusters” will have your
guests on the dance floor in no time.There are so many fun and unique ways to incorporate Halloween into your October wedding. Make the day your own with these
ideas and enjoy the haunted fun! -
Centerpieces 4 Seniors
Don’t flowers just make you smile? After visiting many nursing homes it occurred to us that having fresh flowers could
make the nursing homes brighter and happier. Dazzling flowers immediately bring smiles and excitement to a mundane day.This is how the idea started. Simply bring in flowers for the residents of nursing homes to brighten their dining rooms
and start a wonderful conversation.Then the idea grew. Knowing that I perform at weddings and other events, I thought it would be good to save the
centerpieces that were destined for the trash. By donating flowers to local nursing homes we keep the party going! Then
we got other professionals like DJ Jeremy Ganss, Ansley Esterline from Bliss Events, and Melissa from the Blooming Dahlia involved in the program.With their help we were able to make 6 arrangements out of just one centerpiece!
We are now in our 3rd month of making a difference in senior lives.. The re-purposed centerpieces are delivered to local
nursing homes to bring happiness and cheer to the residents and care givers. We share small details of the fun event and
residents begin to connect with pleasurable events from their past. Seeing seniors smile as they talk about the
centerpieces and enjoy their dining tables is so refreshing!
How Can You Help?
Let us know if you have an event and are willing to join us in brightening the lives of seniors. Donated centerpieces
will be picked up at your event and delivered by Centerpieces 4 Seniors friends.Thank you!
Kelli Burns and Rose Davidson
