Happy February

 

At the end of the month, my husband and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary, and that got me thinking about our Amazing Popcorn Snack Bar we had at our wedding instead of having a sit-down meal or buffet.

 

Looking for an Alternative to having a sit-down meal or buffet at your wedding. Why not a snack bar! Since I started {Capture} weddings about three years ago, I have seen many different types of Snack Bar or Stations.

• Sundae Station
• Bacon & Eggs
• Oreos Bar
• Salsa Spread
• Donut Bar
• Pick-Your-Own Pie Platter
• Soda Bar
• Moon Pies & Milk
• Potato Bar
• Build your own Burrito Bar
• Popsicle and Bubbly Bar
• S’mores Bar with Hot Cocoa and Coffee
• Choco Tacos and cocktails
• Candy Bar
• Pickle Bar
• Biscuit Bar
• In ‘n Out Bar
• Chickfila Bar
• The Sweet Bar
• DIY Grilled Cheese Buffet
• Popcorn Bar
• A Waffle Station
• Milk and Cookies Bar
• Signature Slush Station
• Ice Cream Float Stand
• Snow Cone Station
• Carnival Display
• Hot Dog Bar

 

Snack Bar - S'more, Pasta, Waffle … just to name a few Click To Tweet 

 

Yep this week is Short and Sweet. Packed full of same great ideas for any offbeat or untraditional bride looking for Alternatives to serving a meal.

Guest Book – Why not a puzzle?

A wedding guest book is a lovely memento of your beautiful wedding day. It contains the messages and sentiments of your loved ones wishing you happiness, luck and endless joy for your marriage. A traditional guest book is a beautiful keepsake, however, if you’re looking for a more guest interactive alternatives.
Board Games

Are you and your soulmate board game junkies? Why not have a Jenga or Scrabble themed guest book. Guest can sign individual Jenga blocks so that you can put together your custom Jenga set. Prefer Scrabble, have your guest sign a Scrabble board with your names spelled out with the tiles.

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“Here Comes the Bride!” was so YESTERDAY

 

The processional song is the introduction: it sets the tone for your ceremony. Today we are looking past the Wedding March, to have a more unique and personalized ceremony. We have collected a whole bunch of wedding processional songs that covers a wide spectrum of styles and tastes, so you can walk, run, and even dance down the aisle to.

 

Variations on a theme of traditional

Queen’s wedding march — I had to!

Canon In D Remix by Ronald Jenkees

Etta James’ At Last

Classical alternatives

Satie’s “Gymnopédie No. 1”

Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity”

“Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s Symphony 9

Vivaldi’s “Spring Allegro”

Handel’s Air From “Water Music”

Mussorgsky’s “Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade”

Subtle (and sometimes nerdy) alternatives

“Concerning Hobbits”

The Princess Bride’s “Storybook Love”

The Turret Opera from Portal 2 “The Shape of Things to Come” from Battlestar Galactica

Sigur Rós’ “Hoppípolla”

“Romantic Flight” from the movie How to Train Your Dragon

“Neville’s Waltz” from Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

The Skyrim theme

The theme from Braveheart

Triumphal March from Aida

Game of Thrones theme

Goth and metal

Amhran by Leaves’ Eyes — an operatic metal band from Norway Apocalyptica’s version of “Nothing Else Matters”

Suite Gothique by Leon BoellmannAnything from Gothic Wedding Collection by Vitamin String Quartet

 

Silly

The theme from James Bond

The theme from the Pink Panther

The theme from Mission impossible

“A Cadence to Arms” by Dropkick Murphy

The Jurassic Park theme

The Throne Room/End Title song from Star Wars

The Muppets’ Somebody’s Getting Married/He’ll Make Me Happy

Europe’s “The Final Countdown”

Pop and rock

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Colbie Caillat’s “I Do”

Adele’s “One and only”

The Beatles’ “In My Life”

Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe”

Cat Power’s version of “Sea of Love”

Tesla’s Love Song

Indie

Thirteen by Elliot Smith

Phone Call by Jon Brion from Eternal Sunshine

Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah

We Are Gonna Be Friends by the White Stripes

Photographer’s Favorites

Hundred More Years by Franscesca Battistelli

Tale As Old As Time from Beauty and the Beast

Christmas Canon (Instrumental Version) by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

When I Say I Do by Matthew West

To Build A Home by The Cinematic Orchestra

 

So what songs made your short list?

 

Groomsmen Boutonniere – not only a place for flowers.

 

Is your hubby-to-be not into all the flower fuss or you’re wanting something outside of tradition. No need to pin mini-bouquet of flowers on the groomsmen jacket pockets. Remember it’s your day to add a little personality and your own unique spin on how your groom and his groomsmen’s look on your beautiful wedding day.

 

Legos

 

Why not send your groom back to his childhood by incorporating legos into their boutonniere. Plus it would be a fun building exercise.

 

Feathers

 

Feathers can add an unique twist to your boutonnieres. Plus it’s a very easy DIY. Because all you need is a pack of decorative feathers and the dye to certain colors to match your theme or colors.

 

Decorative Keys

 

By gathering together different shaped keys, plus adding mini flowers or ribbons around for that fabulous vintage flair.

 

Tied Ribbons

 

Gathering different colors of ribbon and tie them together, that can show support for cause, that you hold near and dear to your heart. Great causes ideas breast cancer, veterans, Autism, Infant Loss, and etc.

 

Pocket Squares

 

Why not go more formal and simple look – by opting for a pocket square instead.

 

Origami

 

Specialty paper can be found in different colors and patterned, in which can be fold into interesting shapes.

 

Mini-Objects

 

You can pick up a mini pin or object and make that into a boutonniere. This will help each groomsmen stand out. If the groomsmen have a common hobby or a hobby that the groom loves, this can be a great option for them to choose.

 

So whether your style is fun, whimsical, vintage, sophisticated, boutonniere inspiration perfect for every theme, scheme, and budget.