Last month, we did a post on creating signature cocktails to add a personalized look to your wedding. This month, we are following up with a post on personalized cocktail stirrers that will really have your guests in awe. Attach ribbons, personalized banners created on your computer, or other unique materials that coordinate with your wedding theme/colors to a wooden stick or straw. For those of you with time constraints, achieve this look quickly by stamping your wedding logo straight onto a wooden drink stirrer. And there you have it, a simple way to add a signature look to your wedding!

Cowboy boots, hay bale seating, gourmet franks, hot sauce, and s'mores...all the necessary ingredients that make for a unique western-themed wedding!

This weekend only: Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique is putting on a sample sale you do not want to miss! All the racks will be filled with designer wedding gowns at discounted prices. Get your dream dress at a price you can afford and take it home with you the same day! Have fun gown shopping this weekend ladies!

Bustles & Bows Sample Sale
Friday, August 20, 2010 - 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique
3230 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002

Website: www.bustlesandbowsbridal.com

The Louisiana Castle is nestled in ten acres of breathtaking foliage that create the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding. This replica of an English Norman Keep Castle and its beautiful grounds will make any bride's dreams come true. The all inclusive packages that the venue offers are a convenience with the ceremony/reception all in one location, on-site catering, wedding cake, groom's cake, Anniversary cake, and your own personal DJ!

Check out this astoundingly romantic venue for yourself at the Open House this weekend. You will have the opportunity to tour the entire Castle and to taste their royal cuisine and cakes. Complimentary admission is extended to all guests, but you must contact the Louisiana Castle in advance to make your reservation!

Open House
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010
Time: 3:30PM - 6:30PM (Tastings end at 6:00PM)
Address: 47168 Highway 10, Franklinton, LA 70438
RSVP: Castleinfo@aol.com or 504.455.8700
Website: www.louisianacastle.com

After a long week of endless emails and a series of tests, we finally have the blog up and running again. Good thing because we were starting to miss sharing the latest news and happenings with you! Look for all new posts coming this week! 

The chocolate fountain craze lives on - who can't resist the sweet temptation of chocolate?! This year only brings more unique ways to style and present these indulgent chocolate fountains. Paul Lester, owner of Fountains For All Occasions, has developed a unique twist on the already unconventional chocolate fountain by offering them in different colors for weddings and events. That's right; you can actually have the chocolate fountain match your bridesmaids' dresses! Paul has a standard stock of colors, but he will certainly customize a color for you if given the swatch and enough time to develop the pigment.

Imagine delectable chocolate fountain centerpieces that will flow perfectly with your color scheme and have your guests in pure delight! Or how about a colorful chocolate fountain displayed at the heart of one of our signature candy buffets? The wide array of color choices allow for so many unique possibilities at your wedding!

Visit the Fountains For All Occasions website at www.fountainsforalloccasions.com

Travel fees will be waived for any Fountains For All Occasions order with the booking of any of our planning/design services at The Uncommon Event.

Gown embellishments continue to be a top pick among brides this year. From subtle floral overlays to splashes of color, brides are choosing to add unique details to their wedding dresses so as to accentuate their personal style. More and more retailers are picking up on this trend as well. Bridal shops are offering dresses with elaborate details such as crystal, cubic zirconia, pearls, and lace to attract those brides looking for a little something extra. Wedding dress designers are also developing more dresses with colored accented trims and sashes to add a little oomph to the dress!

Floor-length wedding gowns still rank high in popularity this year. But, many brides are opting for shorter, tea-length dresses. Initially, this dress style seems very informal. But, all you have to do is play with the fabric to achieve the look that you are going for. Choose an airy cotton/tulle material for an outdoor wedding or a satin/silk material for a more elegant wedding. Add more layers or even an overcoat for those winter weddings. Whatever the fabric choice, the emergence of the tea-length dress creates a unique option for those brides who want to add a little distinctiveness to their wedding day!

The last thing you want on your wedding day is to have to deal with the awkwardness and aggravation of your beautiful strapless gown refusing to stay in place. You will find yourself constantly pulling your dress up back into position all evening - not very appealing!

Wedding gown designer, Anjolique, has come up with a ground-breaking solution to this everlasting issue. She developed the fit enhancer, which gives brides the confidence to look and feel beautiful on their wedding day. Not only does it prevent slippage, but the fit enhancer will slim your figure without the discomfort of a traditional corset. The fit enhancer simply laces in the back of the gown and can be adjusted to achieve the secure and relaxed fit that all brides desire in a wedding dress. Note that when you buy an Anjolique gown with the built-in fit enhancer, you also benefit from the impeccable designs and styling that are offered in her gorgeous wedding gowns. 

Browse Anjolique's collection at her website: www.anjolique.com