PYT – Pretty You-nique Guest Book

I can’t believe how amazing this guestbook is.  I cannot think of a more personal guestbook.  This also makes a beautiful piece of art for your new home and a total conversation piece.

 

 

Photos by Jonas Peterson

Zella MIMosa- Your Family “Love” Tree

Making It Meanigful:

A nice way to honor your elders and share their love story with your guests is to have a “Love” Tree at your guestbook or registration table.

Gather old photos of your parents, grandparents, great grandparents when they were young and in love.

Then write a little story about how they met and what they were doing at your age. Hearing special stories about your parents and grandparents is a great way to connect with them!  Not only will they relive some fond moments, but you will have a better understanding of who they are, and you will also have a deeper appreciation of their marriage.

If your parents are divorced, you can either write about your biological parents, or them with their new husbands/wives (or both, depending on the atmosphere). My parents divorced quite young, but they have both shared their love stories with me, as well as their newer journey with their current partners. Each story has it’s own value and wisdom in guiding me through marriage. Plus seeing your grandma in her wedding outfit is super cool!

Hair Blooms

Many of my brides ask about flowers for their hair. A large bloom tucked behind the ear or pinned in your hair looks gorgeous. You could wear this in lieu of a veil, or underneath the veil; in either case, it’s a small detail that people notice.

The problem, though, is that there aren’t that many flowers that can withstand the hairspray and oils that comes with a pretty hairdo. You also need a flower that’s light enough to be pinned and that can look fresh for a long period of time.

So here a couple of good options….

Gardenia
Cons: Sometimes the petals will turn brown over time and it has a strong smell. Some like the smell and others don’t.

If you like the look of the flower but don’t want to deal with the scent, a silk flower might be a good option. There are a lot of varieties of hair clips with gardenias.

Cymbidium Orchid (Comes in white, pink and green. Other colors, such as yellow and orange, might be a little harder to come by).

Vanda Orchid (orange, fushcia, purple)

Stephanotis Bloom (white)

Phalaenopsis Orchid (white and purple)
Cons: These also tend to wilt sooner rather than later. You would probably have to pin a new one in after the ceremony.

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Zella MIMosa – Making it Meaningful

Tip #1 for Making it Meaningful

This is a no brainer: it’s easy, it’s super impressive and it’s FREE!!

Although it is one of the most simple ways to make your wedding day meaningful, many couples do not take the opportunity to toast their parents and their guests. I expect better from a Zella! Preparing and offering a meaningful toast is a great way to melt your parents hearts and dazzle your guests. Regardless of your relationship with your families, you and your partner should publicly acknowledge them and give them props for getting you to where you are today.

So what do you need to do, and how do you do it?

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