Holiday Decorations

Need some last minute decorations to add to your home for the holidays? 

Try these fun and creative ideas! 

You can make similar crafts for your home with items you already have!

 Be creative and have fun with it! :)

Sweet Holiday Treats!

Krispie Treat Tree!

Looking for some fun baking to do over the holiday?  Having company over for dinner and want to have creative desserts that will make them say "WOW!"? Try recreating a few of these sweet treats to have around your home!

Rudolph Cookies! So easy and cute!

Holly Cupcakes!

Leave these out for Santa this year! ;)

Happy Baking! 

Creative Cupcakes!

Want to add a twist to your traditional wedding cake..try mixing it up with cupcakes!! This idea is cute and creative. Look at some of the pictures we have found to give you some ideas :) 

 

Having cupcakes also means less cake cutting and easy portioning :)

Change it Up!

When you think about personalizing your wedding, most believe the main place to do that is in the reception hall.  At Events by Amore we are always trying to think of ideas to make your wedding your own! Try changing up the traditional aisle runner during the ceremony to something more personal to match you wedding theme or that describes you as a couple. The possibilities are endless and we encourage creativity, always! :)

Match your decor and add a pop of color!

Add a quote at the end that has a special meaning!

Monogram it to make is personalized!

Great idea! Get material paint and write whatever you'd like to walk down the aisle to!

Very fun for an outside wedding!

Don't Waste Wednesdays!

Don't waste your wine bottles! Instead try these creative ideas

 Decorate around your house by making a wonderful wine bottle chandelier! 

Make beautiful centerpieces for your wedding! 

Or decorate your holiday party! 

K&K Photography!

Looking for a prestigious photographer to capture all of your special moments? Amore is fond of K&K Photography! 

The primary photographer is Jeff who is a master at his craft. He is well versed in photojournalism, fashion, and commercial photography and enjoys bringing these elements into his wedding shoots. He has extensive experience shooting high profile clients from around the globe. He prides himself on creating a fun and easy-going environment for his clients, knowing their comfort is key.

He and his wife Ana created K&K Photography out of their mutual love for photography and great desire to work together! Jeff is also the proud father of one adorable 2 1/2 year old and a beautiful 6 month old girl!

You can reach Jeff by phone by calling (866)571.1744

Also, be sure to check out their website and blog!

Lovely Lumieres!

Every bride has their own vision of how they want their centerpieces to look on the tables at their reception, but with this economy, cost can sometimes be an issue!  Lumiere's are gorgeous and are a great way to bring a little glow to any room!

To complete this DIY project all you need is high melt paraffin wax (which you can find at any good craft store), party balloons, a double boiler, and a non-stick cookie sheet.

• First you will fill your balloon with warm water.
• Melt the wax.  The best temperature for this to work is at 180 degrees Fahrenheit.  
• Slowly, you will dip your balloon into the wax to just below the water level in the balloon.  (DO NOT dip the balloon past the water level, this could cause the balloon to pop.)
• Hold the balloon in the hot wax for a few seconds, then slowly lift it out. Dip it a few more times allowing time in between each dip for the wax to cool.  (Dipping more times will make it thicker.)
• While the wax is still warm and you are able to mold it, set the balloon down on the cookie sheet making sure it is level.  This will create a flat bottom for the Lumiere to set upright.
• After the wax is completely cooler, hold the balloon over a sink or bucket facing away from you.  Carefully pop the balloon and let the water drain out.  Throw away all leftover balloon. 
• After this process, some of the wax may have chipped.  To level out the top of the Lumiere, heat the cookie sheet and place the Lumiere top-down onto the hot sheet to carefully melt the edges until it is level.
• After it's all finished, you can play a tea light or votive inside the Lumiere to give a room a nice glow!
• **For additional colors, you can try mixing color into the wax!**

DIY Poms!

Looking for an easy way to add a pop of color to your wedding? Try creating these t-shirt pom poms and hang them off chairs at your ceremony or hang in bunches in your reception! All you need are a couple of colorful t-shirts that you don't wear anymore, some cardboard, and scissors!

First you will need to trace 2 difference size circles onto the cardboard to cut out.  You can play around with the sizes of the 2 circles to get different size poms.

Now, cut your t-shirt into 1/2" strips.  For the best results, cut from the armpit of the shirt and down.  

Next take the strip of the shirt and place it around the inner part of the cardboard circle cutout.  After you've placed your shirt, sandwich it by adding the other template on top!

Take another strip of t-shirt and begin winding it around the template.  Be sure to stretch the material tightly so that it covers a lot of space!  Once you reach the end of the strip, take another strip and be sure to overlap the end and continue winding around the template until you get all the way around!

Now take the sandwiched strip and pull tight and wrap around each other once. this will help hold things in place for the next step.  With one hand holding the strips in place, use scissors to cut the fabric strips along the template.

 

 

After all of the strings are cut, pull the string tight and tie it into a knot.  Remove the templates! You can spend the time now fluffing and cutting the pom to your liking!

Save the Date!

At Events By Amore we are always trying to help our brides think of great creative ways to personalize their wedding!  One department we love working in is helping to create the Save the Dates/RSVP cards!

Here are a couple of fun ideas to get your mind going!

This is a cute picture that you could send as a postcard with more information on the back.  This photograph is very simple to create and each recipient will get that "awe" feeling!

To keep up with the times, this is a fun image to create!  It seems everyone these days keeps track of important dates on their cell phones, so why not take advantage of that!

This image is simple to create and gives off an old-time feel! If this is close to the theme of your wedding, it's a great save the date option!  

This save the date is inexpensive to have made and is a great souvenier! Also, as something cute, order one for you and your husband (mainly for your husband) so he will always have a little reminder of when your anniversary is coming up! ;)

Last, here is a fun RSVP card to include with your Save the Date! The idea is taken from the childhood MadLib books, but will give you many laughs as the RSVP's roll in! It is also a fun thing for your guests to complete as well!

Warm Up Your Guests With This DIY Favor!

At Events by Amore we are always thinking of fun, creative ideas for our brides to incorporate into their wedding! In this chilly winter weather, everyone loves a big cup of hot cocoa, so why not save some money on this cute DIY wedding favor?

The only materials you will need is a small glass jar with a cork top, a small funnel, a hot cocoa mix (or you personalize it and make your own mix), and cute ribbon and tags to match your decor!

If you've never made your own personalized hot cocoa mix you can search online for unique mixes. Add in a little extra sugar, peppermint or cinnamon to change up the flavor! After your mix is made, use the funnel to pour it into your jar!

Try these great recipes!

Basic Cocoa

Cinnamon Cocoa

Peppermint Cocoa

Now its time for the fun part! Pick out a fun ribbon and tag to match your decor to tie around the bottle top. With the tied ribbon, it almost looks like a cozy scarf around the bottle. Attach your tag to the ribbon and include a cute message on the tag such as, "Something Sweet For You" or "(Bride) and (Groom) Wish You Many Cozy Evenings This Season". This is a great chance to be creative! Make sure on your tag that you include whether the cocoa needs to be mixed with hot water or milk!

If you're not a fan of hot cocoa, you can always switch it up by pouring a chai tea mix or one of your favorite homemade spices you love to incorporate in your cooking! You could even pour a delicious brownie mix into the jar! Be creative!

TWILIGHT INSPIRED WEDDING THEME

There are many fans drooling for Twilight wedding details. This blog is for all the Twilight fans out there! The movie was AMAZING and the wedding was exactly what we thought it would be, ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! The sneak peeks didn't even do it justice. The details that went into Bella and Edward's ceremony were spectacular! From the ceremony, to the reception, to the table settings, even the attire, this wedding was like a slice out of the movie!

At Amore, we believe that every bride should get their fairy-tale and happy ending. Most Twilight fans want a wedding that is filled with fun details from the inspired movie! We have those details for you! Sneak Peek at Fall's Happening Theme!

ENJOY!

Color Scheme: Bold, Rich, and Striking

Scenic Theme: Enchanted Forest, Down to Earth, and Peaceful

Light Up Canopy to Dance the Night Away!

Intimiate Feasting Tables by Candle light

Ceremonies that can only be created in a fairy-tale

Holiday Party? Try these fun games!

Looking to have a holiday party coming up? Try some of these fun holiday games to use as icebreakers for the guests or just to liven up the party!

This first game is called Kiss it Relay:

Place a large bowl of Hersey's kisses on a table. Divide the party into two even teams and have them line up 10-15 feet away from the bowl of kisses. The first person in each line will be given two oversized oven mitts. When "go" is announced, they will run to the table and try to unwrap the Hershey kiss as fast as they can. After it is unwrapped, they bring it down to the next person in line, pop it in their mouth, and the line continues the relay!

The next game is called Oh Christmas Tree:

This game is for children and adults! As the host you will give each party guest a piece of green construction paper. When "go" is announced, they will have a designated amount of time to rip the construction paper behind their back into their best Christmas tree! Before they get a chance to look, give them holiday stickers to decorate their tree with. After every guest is finished, hang the up the tree's on your home tree and have everyone judge which is the best looking tree!

A final game is Sneaky Santa:

When your guests arrive at your house, have them put on a name tag. As the host, write a small letter in the corner of each tag in one of three colors. Add a small note on the back of the tag that instructs the guests to find their matching letters to make a holiday phrase. The first group to figure out their phrase and say it out loud, wins a party gift!

Fun Wedding Idea: Spin Wheel

If you're looking for something fun for you and your guests at your wedding, here's a great idea!

Party Wheels are something small and inexpensive that you can incorporate at your wedding. It is a spin wheel that has different actions such as "Bride and Groom Kiss", "Sing a Verse from a Love Song", "Do the Twist" and many more! There are companies that you can order these from, or you can be creative and make up your own actions! This is a great way to personlize your wedding for you and your guests.

A party wheel would be ideal for a smaller wedding, but if you feel up to the challenge it would be great to have at a large wedding for a night full of fun!

HAPPY SPINNING!