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CTO BLOG - Favors for wedding guests get personal, creative
We have noticed that guest favors for weddings have become more thought out. Items purchased have the couples sentiments, values or beliefs.
This article is a good read about unique favors. Check it out: http://www.philly.com/philly/home/Favors_for_wedding_guests_get_personal_creative.html
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CTO NEWS: 5 Brides Reveal Their Biggest Wedding Day Regrets
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With all the stress of planning a wedding, it should come as no surprise that most couples actually skip wedding night sex — but not for the reasons you'd think. Turns out they're not turning down sex because they're exhausted from the big day; a new study reveals that 24 percent of couples admit that they skip the lovemaking because the groom is too drunk; 13 percent skip it because their bride is too wasted. Take that, marriage vows!
At least 17 percent of couples wait three days later to consummate their marriage. But if you ask a bride what her biggest wedding day (and night) regrets are — it doesn't come down to sex. For all the women we spoke to (all of which were married within the last two years), it turns out that sex was, for most of them, one of the last things on their minds the night of — and the morning after. So, what were their biggest regrets?
Spending Too Much Time Walking The Room "One of the things that I wish I didn't do at my wedding," says Sarah, 28, "was waste the whole night walking around and talking to our guests. You read on all the wedding websites that once your guests sit down to eat, it's a good time to walk the room and thank people for coming — but when you actually start doing it, it's awful. I didn't even get to dance or drink champagne. It took forever to walk the room and thank people for coming."
Letting The Stress Take Over "Hindsight is 20/20, I know," says Christie, 33, "but I look back on all the time I wasted stressed out and I want to smack myself! It's just a wedding. Yes, it's an important day in your life — but it's going to be perfect no matter how much planning you put into it. So one thing I'd definitely change was how much anxiety I felt before my big day. My husband wasn't stressed — so why was I?"
Too Much Booze "Am I the only person to admit they were too drunk at their wedding?," laughs Jess, 25. "Before we said our 'I Dos', I took a few shots with my bridesmaids to calm my nerves. After the ceremony, we took a few more shots while we were taking photos to celebrate our 'I Dos' and then finally, at the reception, I made it a point to enjoy the fact that we had an open bar. When I look back on the night it's super fuzzy. So, while getting wasted at your own wedding sounds really awesome, I wish I'd dialed it back a little bit so I could actually remember what happened that day."
Not Speaking Up "I hate the way my wedding photos turned out," says Kelleigh, 29. "Even that day, I didn't like what our photographer was asking us to do or the poses he was instructing us into — but I didn't say anything because I didn't want to cause a scene or act like a bridezilla. Now, though, I wish like hell that I'd said something because I can’t believe how bad the photos turned out."
Not Eating "Do you know much it costs to eat at a wedding?," Cait, 27, asks. "Before the wedding, I kept telling myself 'Don't worry, I'm going to eat, I'll have a plate.' But then you're three-quarters of the way through the reception and you haven't even touched your appetizers yet because you're too busy smiling and pretending you're not, actually, starving to death. Whenever any of my friends comment on how good the food was, I can't even pretend like I know what they’re talking about — I never had a chance to eat anything!"
Resource: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/03/5-brides-share-their-bigg_n_4179393.html?ir=Weddings
CTO News: Luxe trends take over winter weddings
November is already here! Can you believe it? Now that the colder months are upon us, winter weddings are on the mind. Here are some of the latest winter wedding trends for the 2013-2014 season:
{1} Luxe Venues. With the wedding industry in an off season during the winter months, luxe wedding venues are becoming a favorite for couples. Special offers are driving this trend and venues are looking to bring in business during these off months. Couples can get those wow factor venues that may be out of their budget in the summer months.
{2} Laser Cut Invitations. Whether the invitation itself has laser cut corners, or you opt for a laser cut belly band, this technique is perfect for winter weddings. The style will add a luxe look while giving a nod to a season favorite, snowflakes.
Candles(Photo: Provided photo)
{3} Candles Galore. Add warmth to your wedding space by adorning your venue with candles. Opt for tall taper candles in candelabras or floating candles in mismatched glass containers. For dramatic effect add luxe gold table linens to enhance this glow.
{4} Vintage Glam. Think Great Gatsby or Downton Abbey. A glamourous twist on the vintage trend that is taking the wedding industry by storm. Add in embellishments, metallics, and rich fabrics to traditional vintage touches, like lace and heirloom pieces. Music is also key. Opt for a big band or have your DJ play classic 20s and 30s music.
{5} Snowy Touches. Whether it's braving the cold weather to get some beautiful snowy photos, or incorporating snow like elements into you decor, don't be afraid to embrace the season. Try using cotton in your florals, dainty hanging crystals, or an appetizer ice display. You can even bring the snow to your wedding with ecofetti, faux confetti that looks like snow. Perfect for tossing right after you say I do.
Resource: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/LocalExpertsBlog/2013/11/04/luxe-trends-take-over-winter-weddings/3435223/
CTO TIPS: 10 important things you should know before your wedding day
GOOD READ...
About to get married? Here's some truths you need to be prepared for...
THINGS YOU WON'T FIND OUT UNTIL YOUR WEDDING DAY
1. You'll never eat the food
You spend all that time deliberating over the menu, and you'll hardly eat a thing, even if you have a sit down dinner. There's too many people to talk to, photos to be taken, things to be done. Not going to lie, I ended up in the taxi in my wedding dress, scoffing a ham sandwich.
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The fish & chip dinner at my own wedding I only picked at
2.You won't see each other
You'll have to remind yourselves to hunt out your new spouse and spend some time together. Everyone wants a piece of you (especially the bride) - and while obviously you want to chat to all your guests who made the effort to be there, it is easy to not see each other in an endless list of duty.
3. Get someone to film it
Everything will go past in such a blur. Ask some friends to film the day for you - even just on their phones or on Flip Cams so you can relive it and remember the atmosphere and see the speeches again.
4. Take time to have photos of just you two
Not too long of course. Everyone has been to those weddings where the bride and groom disappear for an hour to have photos while you chew through your invitation out of starvation. However, taking 15 minutes out to sneak off and have a moment to take in what you've just done is worth it.
5. You won't care
In the run up to the wedding, everything seems massive. The favours, the weather, your annoying relatives - but on the day, you won't care. If things aren't perfect, you will be so happy - you will just shrug it off. So don't miss out on being engaged because you've spent a year freaking out about fonts on the name cards.
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Your family and friends will be amazing
6. Friends & family come good in the end
Let's just lay it out on the table, your family will drive you to despair in the run up to your wedding. The future mother-in-law will just want to talk to you all the time about her hat, they all have their own opinions on how things are done, and they might not get your 'vision'. I'm not proud of it, but I had a screaming argument with my Dad about chair covers (namely, why my lack of understanding of why a chair needed a dress). But on the day - they will astound you. Everyone pitches in, they deal with things without your knowing, give beautiful speeches and are so genuinely chuffed for you - it will make your heart swell.
7. Women will cry
This is something I thought was just a myth, but on your wedding day there will be at least two women that the very proximity of a wedding dress will make them burst into tears after a few glasses of fizz. Avoid people that have just gone through a break-up or those who seemed to have got teary about not yet finding 'the one.' Snot on wedding dresses is not becoming.
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Your great aunt will love sticking her hands in this
8. The bear hug
When planning your hairstyle and hair accessories for the day - be warned, relatives and drunk people love an around the neck hug. I had fresh flowers in my hair that after the line-up had been smashed to bits by over zealous hugging.
9. Your dressed will get trashed. Deal with it.
People will stand on your train, drinks do get spilled, if you are outside at any point, there will be mud. But do you want to be that bride that freaks out about her dress, or that one that doesn't care and just enjoys herself? You are never going to wear it again, just enjoy it.
10. It is all about the party
What people want is a good knees up and a dance. That's it. They're not going to remember the favours, the cake or even what they had for dinner. While this all adds up to the overall feeling of the day, think about how your guests will experience the day, when will they be standing around doing nothing, and what will keep them all in good spirits. This way you can also better manage your budget. Sure a basket of flip flops for the girls to wear when their feet hurt is cute - but do people really want that, or would that money be better spent on more canapés or a better band. Focus on the key points that make a wedding good fun, what is most important to you as a couple, and the rest is all white noise. Enjoy!
Resource: http://www.handbag.com/life/bridal-bible/a522302/10-important-things-you-should-know-before-your-wedding-day.html
