Posts from November, 2009

Top 10 Songs to Play at a Party/Wedding During the Holidays

Posted November 26, 2009 by Fairy Godmother in Family and Friends, The Bride

By Ben R

ose Let me start by saying that I love Christmas music. If I could only take 1 album to a desert island it would be a fight between an Elvis and a Chipmunk's Christmas album. That said, nobody who books me for a Party/Wedding in December wants to hear Christmas Carols all night. My top 10 songs for holiday parties and weddings during the holidays goes something like this... 1) At Last, Etta James: This is the perfect first dance for a wedding or any [...]

Plantable Party Invites

Posted November 23, 2009 by Columbine Rainbowwand in Earth Mother, Invitations & Stationery, The Bride, Wedding Essentials

I love these invitations! You can plant them! Each sheet contains a variety of wildflower seeds, and yes, the entire sheet can be planted. Bird's Eye, Clarkia, Black Eyed Susan, Poppy, Catchfly and Snap Dragon are some of the gifts each invitation could contain for your invitee. According to Botanical Paperworks, all you do is place the sheet on top of a pot of soil or small patch of garden, and then cover with a thin layer or soil. This paper is made from [...]

Classic & Playful: the Candy Buffet

Posted November 17, 2009 by Columbine Rainbowwand in Catering, Family and Friends, The Bride, Venues, Wedding Essentials

Candy buffets are a delicious and colourful way to add a playful, classic touch to your wedding reception. A table full of treats is an irresistible draw for guests, not to mention a great conversation piece. If you're looking for an alternative to traditional favours, candy buffets are an affordable choice your guests will surely appreciate.

If you like the idea of a candy buffet, but you don't have time to set one up yourself, no worries! Edmonton's own M&K Candy Buffet Inc. has you covered. M&K provides a candy buffet service to Weddings/Bridal showers/seasonal parties/ ETC [...]

Girls Night In for a Good Cause

Posted November 9, 2009 by Columbine Goblinfilter in Family and Friends, The Bride

When was the last time you had a really good excuse to get together with the girls? Girls Night In makes it fun and easy to support an important cause, anytime you get together with the girls. It's a fundraiser that fits your lifestyle. Women all over the country are getting together and celebrating to help support research into breast, cervical, endometrial, ovarian and uterine cancers. The celebration is part of the Canadian Cancer Society's Girls Night In campaign.