Oui to a French Inspired Wedding

Happy greetings to all our Lots of Love Readers! 

Paris is hailed as the city of love. No wonder, it is one of the most visited places on the planet. Lovers and single people alike flock and enjoy everything that it has to offer - its romantic sights, sounds, food and people. 

If your dream destination wedding in France is not on the table, you can bring France to where you are. With some research, planning and advice from a competent and experienced wedding coordinator, you can put together a memorable French inspired wedding. 

Here are several French inspired wedding elements to complete your wedding repertoire:

Sweet scented wedding invitation and stationery with French inscriptions.

The boho chic bride with tulle and lace wedding dress and veil

Glammed-up bridesmaids in sequinned dresses

A warm welcome sign at the wedding reception.

Identically dressed flower girls throwing petals on the path leading to the altar

All white wedding canopy adorned with a chandelier

Floral centerpieces inspired by French scents and perfumes

A centerpiece paying homage to the Eiffel tower

Serve fruit and cheese plates for your guests' indulgence

Treat guests with warm chocolate drink

Monochromatic table setting with candelabras, flowers and candle accents

An outdoor garden wedding reception

French confectioneries

Ask guests to tuck in their wedding messages and wishes on an Eiffel tower card holder.

A French wedding is never complete without a champagne tower.

In true French tradition, the ball opens with the dance of the bride and her father.

Another French tradition is making lots of noise when welcoming the newlyweds at the wedding reception or sending them off to their honeymoon.

Thus the tying of tin cans at the back of the bridal car, traditionally to lead guests to the venue of the wedding party.

A picturesque wedding cake

You can go all out and have a croquembouche for a wedding cake. These are buns filled with custard and held together by toffee forming a cylindrical or pyramid shape.

For souvenir, there is nothing more French than a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower.

You may also stay true with tradition and give away sugar coated almonds.

Lots of Love,
Susan

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What's to Love About Brunch Weddings

Happy Greetings to all!

If you are a morning person, you would definitely love to start your day preparing for your wedding. As the name suggests, brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch. Brunch weddings usually happen during mid-morning and could extend up to early afternoon. It's catching on among wedding trend favorites and here are some reasons why...

It is a great way to start the day.

You can go a little less formal and have fun in short dresses.

You can take advantage of the good weather for the wedding reception

 

 and wedding ceremony

Be serenaded by a string quartet.

It's never too early to indulge in some bellini

Serve espresso shots to kickstart the party

Enjoy your favorite food such as egg and cheese sandwiches

waffles and sliders

 

fruit and donut skewers

 

 Get everyone on their feet and have an unlimited helping of yoghurt

or cereals

Get creative and opt for a non-traditional wedding cake such as stacked donuts

fruity naked cake

or rustic crepes wedding cake

 

 

You can give away mimosas as wedding favors.

Lastly, brunch weddings give you the opportunity to take wonderful pictures all day long. 

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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Wedding Confetti Ideas

Sweet greetings everyone!

Tossing confetti at the newlyweds is a common sight at weddings. This age-old practice traces its roots in Great Britain. Back in the days, guests toss rice onto the newlyweds as a symbol of fertility. The Italian version involved showering the couple with sugared almonds. Eventually, this tradition found its way in all parts of the globe and took on different versions among different cultures.

Wedding confetti comes in various shapes, sizes, color and texture. In today's weddings, we see a lot of options for confetti as well as fun and exciting alternatives. Here are some interesting and popular choices that will certainly win your heart.

Daisy chain confetti add a summer feel to a wedding regardless of season

Throw in some lavender for luck and devotion.

Fresh flower petals like delphinium make an awesome, light and sweet smelling confetti

Bird seeds make a great confetti option for a garden or outdoor wedding. You do not have to worry about the after-party clutter. In fact, you are leaving something for our feathery friends to enjoy.

Cornfetti that guests could munch on, if not toss away to send off the newlyweds.

Spread the love with paper heart confetti

Repurpose old books into punch hole art confetti

Colorful paper strips add to the festive mood of the occasion

Get starstruck with starry, glittery stardust confetti

 Fun party poppers for everyone

Shower the newlyweds with light and airy pompoms

Instead of the traditional confetti, try fun alternatives such as bubbles
 

And paper twirls

For green weddings, you can opt for this cool new thing called Ecofetti, a water-soluble, non-staining and biodegradable option which dissipates in the air after use.

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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