Unique Alternatives To The Basic Wedding Tent

It's always best to include a tent at any outdoor wedding or event. Tents provide shelter from the elements and can do a lot in setting the tone for your wedding. But selecting the right tent for your type of event is essential. Luckily, today tents come in many innovative and unique styles and options. Gone are the days of the old hum-drum frame and pole tents. Check out some of these snazzy tent options:


This Moroccan-theme tent includes arches and silk string drops on all openings and themed lighting.

Raj Tents

Modular tents can be stretched around trees, structures, and rocks and has expandable tent poles that adjust to uneven surfaces.

Flex Tent Company

Safari-style Tipi Marquee tents are canvas and wood structures that can accommodate a central open fire and can be joined into custom configurations to seat 500 or hold 800 for receptions. 

Under Canvas Events

This pole tent in a unique starburst shape is highly translucent and built with a curve-accented perimeter.

Aztec Tents

A wooden-framed tent with cloth canopies radiates the feel of a tropical oasis. The windows, above an adjacent roof, allow sunlight in during the day and indoor lighting to project out at night. 

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5 Must Haves for Your Country Rustic Wedding

Country-Rustic Weddings have been steadily gaining popularity over the past several years. If you're planning on using a Country or Rustic theme for your wedding, here are some must-have decor items that will bring your theme to life:

Mason Jars

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Burlap

Ruffled

Wooden Crates and Signs

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Natural Elements (grapevine, curly willow, branches, moss, hay etc..)

Etsy

Wildflowers

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Love and Cherry Blossoms are in Full Bloom in Washington, DC

Spring is an excellent season for a wedding in my hometown; the nation's capital. With all the pink cotton candy-like cherry blossom trees blowing in the wind, love is literally the air! Washington's Tidal Basin may be the most famous site for the cherry blossom spectacle, but in reality trees in bloom can be found all over the Washington, DC metro area. Check out this one in my back yard.

Here is more DC Springtime Wedding Inspiration

United With Love

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Peter Bang Photography

Capitol Romance

RSVP Catering

Abby Grace Photography

Modele Weddings

Nautical Wedding Favor Ideas

I love beach and nautical themed weddings. Below are of my favorite nautical-inspired wedding favor ideas that will add the perfect touch to these weddings. Design Tip: don't feel stuck by having to use the traditional navy blue, white and red colors. You can create a nautical theme using bright colors too!

Anchor Candy Cups, Nautical Twist Wine Bottle Stoppers, Sea Salt Favors, Sailor Knot Favor Boxes, Chevron Anchor Flasks, Mermaid Soap Favors, Compass Favor, Personalized Bottles

What's Trending in Weddings 2014 Part-5

In our final installment of the the hottest wedding trends for 2014, we go back...way back in time. Prohibition era style is all the rage in weddings. From clothing to decor, everything from the 1920's is made new again by Great Gatsby inspired looks.

Source: Biz Bash
Photo Credits: Style Me Pretty, Pinterest, The Knott, Invitations by Ajalon, Philadelphia Wedding

Cigar Bar 411

 

 

 

One of my absolute favorite wedding trends of 2013 were Cigar Bars. With all things vintage and 1920's-themed making a big splash, a Cigar Bar is such a great way to add a unique touch to your reception, and to have something for the groom, groomsmen and the men at your wedding to appreciate!

There are several different ways you can create a Cigar Bar to suite your budget and your space :

A) Cigar Corner : The most economical and least space consuming method is to buy a variety of cigars by the box to set out on a table. Add some cigar books and a bowl of matches or create some customised cigar bands and cigar matchboxes with your names and wedding date. For an extra touch you could add a bottle or two of cognac or scotch with some glasses.

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B) Cigar Bar Service : Hire a service to come out with humidors, cigars, etc and set up a cigar bar for you. This takes some of the work away from you and gives you a more cohesive look.

C) Hand Rolled Cigars – For the Midas touch incorporate a real live cigar roller into your reception! Although this may be one of the pricier options, this is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests! Though they have to be booked in advance.

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D) The Men’s Lounge – If space and budget permit, why not create a men's lounge? In order to prevent separating the men and women for too long, only have it open during a portion of your event, keep the area small as to only accommodate a small number of men at a time, and keep it easily accessed from the main reception area.

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Happy Halloween

Have you ever been to a Halloween themed wedding? What kinds of things did you like/not like about it?