Wedding Ice Sculptures

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Ice sculpture is a form of sculpture that uses ice as a raw material.    Have you thought of having an ice sculpture to add a unique look to your wedding?  They come in all shape and sizes.  Most ice sculptures will last the evening but check with the company to see how many hours it will be before it begins to thaw and loose it’s design.  Also asks what kind of power is required so you can inform your catering manager of its location in the venue.

There are so many different types, design and use for ice sculptures.  If you are having a buffet an ice sculpture can be used to fill with food items like seafood and fruit.  If you want to use an ice sculpture for wedding decor then you can ask for a swan, dove shape, heart or couple initials.  At one of my weddings, the bride had the sculpture made as a diamond to match her wedding ring.  Another did a flower basket and filled it with pink roses and then handed them out as guests arrived.

If you want to be really extravagant and your budget is endless, have you ever seen an ice bar?  Wow….this is pretty cool.  Certainly would be a piece that your guests would talk about all night.  If your budget is not that high you can settle for a luge.  Pour in your favorite type of alcoholic beverage and the guests will have their glass waiting at the bottom for their ice cold drink.   One of the most popular is the martini luge. 

Add in a colored spot light shinning on the ice and there is no doubt as guests walk into your hall and see this glimmering light that the ice sculpture will be a centre of conversation. Wherever you choose to place it, make sure it will be in the view of the guests for the entire evening.  You have spent the money and you don’t want it to go to waste.

 

 

 

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Wedding Reception and Bridal Party Entrance

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The cocktail reception is just about over and dinner will soon start.  Its time for the introductions.  The bridal party, parents and bride and groom will gather outside of their reception hall and line-up for the main entrance.

Proper order of introductions start with the bride’s parents and then followed by the groom’s parents, ushers, bridesmaids, best man and maid of honor and finally the bride/groom.  This introduction should be fun and filled with fast rhythm music to get the crowd excited.  How you choose to walk is totally up to you but there are some different ideas.

Each couple can dance their way in, wear props like sunglasses or hats, or just the traditional arm and arm walk.   If you prefer for each bridal party member to be introduced individually you can do that too.  There is no rule that they have to go in as a coupe.  A really cute idea is to have the entire bridal party stand in front of the head table waiting for the bride and groom.  Once you are all standing together the D.J. will announce for any guests to come up a get a snapshot of the entire head table.  It’s pretty cool watching everyone clicking away.

When its time for the bride/groom introduction, the music usually gets faster and louder.  Guests are asked to stand and make some noise.  If you want to do something crazy you can have pre-set  party favours, thunder sticks or small container of bubbles for guests to use when the bride and groom are introduced.  Your d.j. can even ask your guests to waive their napkins in the air to the song Dynamite by Taio Cruz. 

It is the music that makes the difference. Here are some of the other popular,  modern and older upbeat entrance songs that I hear over and over again at my weddings:

Black Eyed Peas – I Got A Feeling

Little Less Conversation – Elvis

Get ready for this – 2 Unlimited

Lets get ready to rumble – Jock Jams

Forever – Chris Brown

You’re the one that I want – Grease

Whatever song you decide on will almost always reflect your personalities, theme of the wedding and sometimes age group.   The guests will be in awe as you walk into that room and the smiles on your faces will be the center of attention.

 

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Tips on Wedding contracts, deposits and payments

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The date is set and now it’s time to book the vendors and venue. We get so excited in the wedding planning process and sometimes forgot to ask certain questions about deposits & cancellations or read contracts thoroughly. 

Buy a notebook/binder that you can use for all your wedding notes, receipts and information.  You can find these at many department and or book stores.  It allows you to keep everything in one location and you can separate all papers and contracts by vendor.

Before signing any contracts make sure you ask what the deposit is, do you need to put down any additional money, when is the balance due and what happens if you cancel.  I had one bride who put down a deposit with a decorator for $800.00, went to another decorator and fell in love with her items.  Within 24 hours, she went back to the first decorator and poof $800.00 out  the window just like that!  Now, she is battling with this company and is considering hiring a lawyer.

Before signing, ask the vendor/owner if you would get your money back if you cancel within a certain time frame or if they can re-book the space to another couple.  In fairness to them, once they book you in, they are turning away other clients.  If you are still hesitant about the contract, ask them for references.  It’s always great to speak with their past clients.  Believe me, if there were any issues you will here about it. The best or the worst form of advertising is by word of mouth.

Never agree to a verbal contract .  This mistake is made by many brides.  Until you have something in writing don’t assume you are booked.  You may be attending a wedding show and a particular vendor is offering specials that day.  You give them your name and wedding date and think all is good.  You contact them to finalize the details and your date is no longer secure.

Don’t be afraid of contracts because they are a good thing for both parties involved.  Just carefully read through everything and if you are not sure about the wording have a family member or friend go through it as well.  Once you are happy with the contract and understand all the rules and guidelines then go ahead and sign away.

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