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Guest Book Ideas You Haven’t Heard Before!
By janelleSubmitted by Janelle Fischer Are you looking for a unique guest book idea to make a lasting impression on your guests and as a keepsake for yourself? Your options are endless and all it takes is a little creativity and direction. Keep it Natural: Buy a couple bundles of natural stones/rocks. (I’ve always found the perfect ones at IKEA for less than $4 a bag!) Wash and dry the stones three days before your event. Have the stones lying out at either the guest book table or as part of your centerpieces. Have a sign that directs guest to leave a special message to the guests of honor by writing a message on the stones. Black, permanent markers work best and try to leave an example out so ...
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Unique Place Card Ideas!
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Outdoor Lighting – DIY Style
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Engagement Party Invitation Wording
Invitation Inspiration - Engagement Party Wedding bells are ringing! An engagement party is the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family as you journey into ...
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Wine Pairings – Explained and Demystified
Looking for the perfect wine to pair with a new recipe? We found a great site to help. It's called drinksareonme.net. Now I enjoy an lovely glass of ... -
Easy and Elegant Appetizer Ideas
Appetizers play a significant role in any type of gathering. It can be hard to find the right balance of serving something easy and serving something elegant. Our ...
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Printable Greeting Cards
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Funny Wedding Toasts
Humor can be a great addition to your toast. You want to make sure you choose something relevant to your audience, not too abstract or over-the-top. The goal is ... -
Toasts – Tips For Giving A Great Toast
So you been elected to give a toast. Whether it's for a colleague, friend or newlyweds, giving a toast can be a little nerve wracking and ...
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Engagement Fun Facts
- Engagements began centuries ago as announcements in church. Couple who planned to wed had to submit this information to the clergy.
- The average engagement period is 16 months.
- Engagement rings became popular after a Roman emperor gave his beloved a diamond ring as her engagement present.
- Man first discovered diamonds 4,000 years ago in the riverbeds of the Golconda region of India.
- The ring given to Mary of Burgundy from Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477 is the first recorded diamond engagement ring. Today, they are a standard around the world.
- In the United States and the United Kingdom, an engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. The custom in Continental Europe and other countries is to wear it on the right hand.
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