2/10/11

Poetry Wedding Theme

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A client recently asked me for some ideas on how to plan a Poetry themed wedding.


CLIENT: My fiancé is a spoken word performance poet, and I am a lover and published author of poetry. This is kind of what connected us and we want to use this as our theme.

However I am having the worst time coming up with any ideas to use as far as decorations that include poetry, table settings, anything. I am clueless. Do you have any suggestions as far as a poetry themed wedding, favor, decorations, etc


MY THOUGHTS: Using a poetry wedding theme is a great idea, and it is definitely unique. Here are a few ideas for you to work with:

Invitations
For your invitations and wedding programs, add poems that you have written, or add a famous wedding-related poem.

Vows
Work poems into your wedding vows. Choose poems that each of you have written, or choose verses that hold a special meaning to your relationship.

Ceremony
Have two or three close friends or family members read your favorite poems during your wedding ceremony.

Reception
Instead of table numbers, use famous poets. So, instead of guests sitting at table 5 they will sit at the Maya Angelou table, for example.

Or, if you have one favorite poet, each table can take the name of a poem. If you chose Robert Frost, for example, table names could include The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice and The Lockless Door.

A wishing tree is a great way for guests to leave you a special note on your wedding day. The leaves can be decorated with poems on one side, and your guests can write you a special wish on the other side. When they are finished, your guests hang the leaves on your tree. Wishing trees are sometimes used instead of a guest book.

Cake
Cover your cake table with an embroidered table linen. Personalize it by having your favorite love poem embroidered into the linen.

Your wedding cake can also be decorated with words from a poem, or you can also have your cake displayed on a serving plate that is decorated with a poem (see photo).

Favors
For your wedding favors, consider collecting all of your favorite love or wedding related poems into a small book to give to your guests. Include poems that you have written and poems that reflect what your relationship means to you both.

Bookmarks work well also, and they can be decorated with just about any photo and poem.
Mini poetry kits are yet another option for wedding favors, and there are magnetic poetry kits available in many different themes and styles.

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2/9/11

Duties of the Maid / Matron of Honor





When choosing your Maid/Matron of honor you should make sure she is someone you can depend upon through thick and thin as she will play a major role in your wedding. She can be your best friend, or a family member. Some brides are even asking their mothers' to stand up with them as their Matron of Honor.

Here are some of the duties of the Maid/Matron of Honor

1. Provides the bride with advice and moral support when she is frustrated and ready to pull her hair.

2. Helps with pre-wedding activities such as addressing invitations, making phone calls, and running errands. Often accompanies the bride when meeting caters, florist, bakers etc.

3. Helps the bride pick her gown and the bridesmaid dresses.

4. Acts as the head-bridesmaid: organizes bridesmaid's gown fittings, schedules all wedding day hair and makeup appointments, spreads the word about the bridal registry.

5. Pays for her own wedding attire (excluding flowers).

6. Attends all pre-wedding parties.

7. May host a bridal shower (with or without the help of the bridesmaids).

8. Helps the bride dress and stay calm on her wedding day.

9. Precedes the bride down the isle.

10. Holds the groom's ring until ceremony exchange (only if there is no ring-bearer).

11. Arranges bride's veil and train during ceremony.

12. Holds bride's bouquet during part of the ceremony.

13. May stand in receiving line.

14. May sign the wedding certificate as a witness.

15. Helps the bride get ready for her honeymoon when leaving the reception.

16. After the reception she gathers up any gifts, and makes sure they are brought safely to the couple's home.

17. In the days following the reception she will make sure any rental items are returned to the store. She may also take the bride's wedding gown to the dry-cleaners so it can be preserved properly (Hint: The sooner the gown is dry-cleaned, the less chance there are of permanent stains!)

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