Trend Inspiration | Scrabble Letters

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When it comes to creative wedding ideas, Scrabble letters seem to be all the rage! We love this photo spelling out ‘love’ using the wedding ring and Scrabble letters, photographed by Ultimate Images. Check out their website, www.uiphoto.com, for more great shots like this. Here are some more ideas for how to incorporate scrabble letters into your wedding!

{1} Guest Book: Use a Scrabble board and letters as a guest book! Let your guests get creative and have fun.

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{2} Cake Topper: Simple but still looks put together, a cake topper that resembles a sign is perfect for a vintage chic wedding. 

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{3} Table Numbers: Make your own oversized Scrabble letters for table signs that are large enough to see from far away. 

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{4} Centerpieces: Using fake flowers? Fill the bottom of your vases with letters for a fun touch. Guests can even use these at their table for games, keeping with the theme! 

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{5} Favors: Instead of food favors, give out magnet word scrambles using Scrabble letters. Your guests can actually use these at home for their refrigerator. 

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Trend Inspiration | What To Toss

Tossing something is a fun way to congratulate the new Mr. & Mrs. as they walk down the aisle as a married couple for the first time! This fun photograph was captured by Ross Studios  shows this couple covered in bubbles by their guests. This is a popular choice for weddings, as well as the very traditional rice tossing. However, we suggest mixing things up a bit with these fun tossing ideas below!

{1} Glitter: For the Bride who is all about have a glamorous wedding, supply your guests with glitter or metallic confetti to toss as you walk arm-and-arm with your new spouse!

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{2} Sprinkles: Sprinkles are cheap, easy to get and so colorful! These will be fun to toss as well as make for a great photograph.

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{3} Lavender: Something about the soft scent of lavender is romantic, not to mention it smells good! Give your guests little bags of dried lavender to toss a a means of congratulating you.

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{4} Birdseed: Perfect for the nature inspired or rustic wedding, birdseed is a great alternative for an exit toss!

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{5} Petals: If you don't have a flower girl, you can give your guests flower petals to toss at your and your brand new spouse for a pretty exit.

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Trend Inspiration | Fun Photography

We love this fun photograph captured by Ross Studios! Traditional wedding shots are important to have, but you always want to remember the fun and silliness of the best day of your life as well. Below are some of our favorite fun wedding photography ideas!

{1} Show Off Your Rings: You and your new spouse have just exchanged meaningful rings, so why not show off your bling! Get a fun picture like this couple did featuring your wedding rings.

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{2} Bridesmaids True Colors: This one may be exaggerated for the humor, but we love this funny photograph showcasing the personalities of the bridesmaids. 

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{3} With The Flower Girl: We love this intimate moment captured between the Bride and her flower girl.

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{4} Embarrass The Crowd: Make your younger guests giggle every time you kiss, and make sure you get it on camera to show them one day!

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{5} All In The Family: Traditional shots of family members with the couple are nice to have, but we adore this fun picture of all the extended family and friends celebrating with the couple! 

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Ruby's Blog | Escort Cards Vs. Place Cards

Hello Bride & Groom’s To Be!

I’m Ruby the Rochester Bride! As a newlywed of the Rochester area, I love sharing my knowledge of the wedding experience with newly engaged couples. This week, I am going to talk about escort vs. place cards, and their place in your wedding!

Escort Cards: These are a necessity for a wedding reception! They tell your guests which table they will be seated at for the evening. Without them, you will have all of your guests wandering the venue looking for their specific seat, causing major delays for your dinner!

To save yourself from this disorganized disaster, create escort cards. Many couples choose to have individual cards near the entrance of the reception venue. Be sure to arrange them in alphabetical order so that your guests can find theirs quickly, not by table.

Escort cards can be fun, so get creative! Decorate them to make your theme, or use objects that reflect your wedding, such as mini pumpkins for a Fall affair. Sometimes, the guest favors will be attached right to their escort card, which can be helpful to your budget. If cards do not seem to work with your particular celebration, create a beautiful board or frame with everyones name and table number written on it. As long as guests know where to go, your wedding will be smooth sailing! 

Place Cards: Some may not know, but place cards are different from escort cards. While escort cards show guests their table, place cards indicate the guests specific seat at that table. 

Place cards are not necessary, but definitely add a little more glamor and sophistication to a wedding. You can also decorate them to match your escort cards! If you choose to have one large sign in lieu of actual escort cards, you may want to have place cards on the table for everyone. 

                                            

Trend Inspiration | Customized Ring Boxes

Traditionally ring bearers carry a pillow with wedding bands tied to it.  Now more commonly a ring box is carried by the ring bearer or even best man. Lori & Erin perfectly captured this picture of a bride and groom's ring box customized to their sunflower theme. Check out more on their website at www.lorianderin.com. Following this Tuesday trend are different types of ring boxes to best fit your unique style.

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{1} The Engraved Tree Trunk: We've all seen the old tree carved with initials inside of a heart as a symbol of young (or old) love. Why wouldn't you want to incorporate that timeless tradition into your wedding day with a ring box like this one.

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{2} The Book Of Love: If reading is something you and your groom have in common, this hidden ring carrier is a great way to express your hobbies in a creative way.

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{3} A Box of Florals: An elegant and dainty way to bring in more of your wedding flowers is to use them to carry your wedding bands. It doesn't get much more beautiful than seeing your wedding bands on top of your favorite flowers, now does it?

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{4} Top Secret Mission: Ring bearers aren't always going to be on their best behavior, but making him feel like he is playing a game may keep him much more engaged.  Not to mention, this will put a smile on all your guests faces!

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{5} That's Us In a Nutshell: To all those nature lovers out there, this is an au naturel way to have your rings presented to you before the "I do".

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Trend Inspiration | Brunch Weddings

A fun alternative to the traditional wedding reception that has been gaining even more popularity are brunch weddings. They are bound to be fun and memorable for your guests, as well as potentially more affordable. Brunch takes part during a beautiful part of the day, and you can incorporate this into your decor, just like this bright tablescape photographed by Lori and Erin Photography. There are many ways to make these wedding receptions unique!

{1} Brunch Stations: If you are thinking of having a buffet style wedding, as many brunches usually are, think about incorporating a DIY bar. Supply waffles or crepes and tons of delicious toppings, or some savory fillings for an omelet station.

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{2} Mimosa Bar: Get your party started with a mimosa bar! It will provide your guests with such fun making their own concoctions.

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{3} Bright Flowers: Brunch is a mellow and happy time, so brighten up your space with fun and beautiful wedding flowers.

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{4} Coffee Favors: Thank your guests for attending your brunch wedding with an appropriate favor, such as personal bags of coffee!

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{5} Breakfast Wedding Cake: No matter what time you may be celebrating, a wedding cake is a staple in any reception! Go for a fun donut wedding cake to match the theme of your special day.

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Ruby's Blog | Photo Booth Rentals

Hello Brides and Grooms To Be!

I’m Ruby the Rochester Bride! As a newlywed of the Rochester area, I love sharing my knowledge of the wedding experience with newly engaged couples. This week I can’t wait to share with you some tips and pointers about Photo Booth Rentals!

People ask, “Why should I get a photo booth for my wedding?” The answer is simple… It will absolutely be a highlight of your event! Photo booths are not what they used to be with low quality, distorted and grainy pictures. The Greater Rochester area offers the highest quality vendors with the highest quality photo booths. Photo booths can produce extremely high quality, 100% chemical free digital pictures, which will certainly be keepsakes you and your guests treasure forever!

The photo booth will show the “other side” of the party. People truly cut loose! There are not many occasions that will bring your entire family together to celebrate like your special day. The photo booth will create an experience that your guests are sure to remember and will still have their pictures years later.

Typically, there is no limit to the amount of color or black/white pictures taken during the event. Pictures can be printed out in about 12 seconds, can often be customizable with your wedding colors and text and work perfectly as wedding favors. There are many available options but some of the more popular are the guestbook option and the pictures taken at the event. Be sure to reserve your photo booth ASAP; dates fill up fast. Contact a photo booth specialist for details!

Ruby's Blog | Pin-Up Photography

Hello Brides and Grooms To Be!

I’m Ruby the Rochester Bride! As a newlywed of the Rochester area, I love sharing my knowledge of the wedding experience with newly engaged couples. This week I can’t wait to share with you some information and things to think about with a Pin-Up photo shoot! 

Who is your alter-ego? A vintage alluring and sexy Marilyn Monroe type? A rockabilly chick that is fun and a little dangerous? Or a sexy mama who puts glamour back into everyday housework?

With a little help from a Pin-Up photographer, your inner-vision of yourself will become a reality! A Pin-Up shoot is anything but boring! You get to choose your theme and obsess about your outfit. When in your life will you have an excuse to buy THOSE shoes!? And have someone else do your hair and make-up for a photo shoot? Yep! I’ll take that! Turn it into a day of pampering with an incredible gift to give afterward.

You can go a step farther and invite your friends. Have a calendar girl themed bachelorette party! Start the evening with a Pin-Up shoot that will bring out the inner glamour-girl in each of you. You’ll have the best girlfriend photos you could dream of – and some great gifts for all of your girls!

You can turn your Pin-Up into anything. Does your partner work in the garage a lot? Get them a vintage-style metal print of your Pin-Up to hang – just like the Pin-Up girls of the past. Or maybe they’re obsessed with their phone – get them a custom case with your beautiful self on it so they always remember who they get to come home to. The ideas are endless!

Worried you won’t know what to wear? How to pose? Don’t worry! When you choose a photographer that specializes in Pin-Ups, they’ve got all that knowledge in their back pocket! They will be able to guide you. They have all the inside tips and tricks. Nothing says glamour and beauty with just a little sexy like a Pin-Up!

Trend Tuesday | Wedding Party Photos

Wedding party photos are an important part of any bride and groom’s special day. Recently, they have become more and more of a focal point to capture unique and memorable wedding party moments. Photographers are working hard to make sure your photos are telling a great story and are different from ones we have seen before. As seen in this picture by Ross Weddings, the photographer created a dramatic look through the black and white editing and kept the focus on the bride. You can find more of their work at www.rossweddings.com. See the rest of this post for more ideas on how to make your wedding party photos tell a story.

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{1} Dramatic Landscape: This photographer used the dramatic landscape in the background to make this photo so special. With so much going on, the main focus of the picture is still the bride and groom. Our favorite part is the colors of the bridal party and the landscape mixing so well together!

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{2} Hats Off to the Bride & Groom: What’s a more unique and fun picture than hats off to the newlyweds!? We love this photo by Erica Camille. If you are having a beach wedding, this might be a picture you want to capture.

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{3} Pre-Wedding Fun: Get rid of those pre-wedding jitters by letting loose with your bridal party! Your photographer will be able to capture some great shots of the people who mean the most to you on your special day! These can be adorable gifts to give your bridesmaids as a thank you after the wedding. 

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{4} The Bridesmaid Pose: We love this picture of the groomsmen doing the bridesmaid pose with their bouquets! It’s a traditional picture for the bridesmaids to take, but an unexpected and uniform picture for the groomsmen! 

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{5} The Big Celebration: Capturing a moment like this at your wedding will never go out of style! It brings together your wedding party, family and friends into one big celebration of the bride and groom. You will never get tired of looking at this photograph. 

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Trend Tuesday | Ring Bearer Ideas

If you have a special little boy to have in your wedding party, chances are he will melt your guests hearts. This adorable picture is by Lori and Erin Photography.  To see more of their work visit their website at www.lorianderin.com. Here we have some different ideas of how your ring bearer can steal the show!

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{1} The Forgetful Ring Bearer: As your guests can see, your ring bearer (more than likely) is young, and pretty much just doing what he is told. This sign is adorable and humorous all at the same time, and is sure to get your guests smiling.

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{2} The Impatient Ring Bearer: With a young ring bearer, brings a big stomach and little patience. This sign is all too honest, yet innocent enough where it is still comical. A sign like this one is perfect if you have more than one young boy in your family and cannot narrow it down to just one, as this gives the other something to hold as well.

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{3} Playing Dress Up: Often young kids do not see the joy in a wedding ceremony.  Here's a way to get them to behave; tell them they are ring security and have them dress the part. Your ring bearer will feel important and as if he is dressing up, it will be a hit!

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{4} Stud Muffin: If your ring bearer is simply undeniably cute, what better way to express that than with a sign showing him off. This sign is sure to make all the women saw "aww" and all the men high five him.

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{5} Furry Ring Bearer: Is your favorite family member four legged and covered with fur? Then you should probably use your dog for your ring bearer! He may not have hands, but his collar can hook on a pair of rings or even a box made for this occasion.

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