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Small bottles of bubbles can provide a lighthearted way of thanking of your guests for attending your wedding, shower or party. Bubbles can be passed out to adults and children alike. Decorate the bottles of bubbles with colors or images that complement the color scheme and theme of the event. The bottles can also serve as a keepsake if you decorate them accordingly. The best way to decorate the bubble bottles will depend on the amount of time and creativity you want to put into the project.
Planning a themed wedding requires even more coordination that a traditional wedding. There are many different ways to theme a wedding. If you're getting married around a particular holiday, you can use that as a theme. You can also theme your wedding after the season you're getting married in. For example, if you're planning a winter wedding, your theme can be frost. Your theme can also be your favorite movie, time period or geographical location, like Paris of Hawaii. Once you decide on your wedding theme, consider ways to pull your theme together.
While cooking and baking generally require adult supervision, even young children can use frosting, candies and other edible materials to help with the decorating. Gardening-themed desserts are no exception. Talk to the children about unfamiliar flowers, vegetables and common garden creatures as you prepare the dessert to add a learning element to the activity.
Choosing a garden theme for your wedding is one way to ensure that you end up with beautiful wedding photos. But if you don't have a garden of your own, or are afraid to gamble with the weather for an outdoor wedding, you can throw your garden-themed event indoors. While the garden is a theme in itself, you can further personalize your special celebration by choosing a sub-theme.
A garden theme is a popular choice among brides and grooms, especially for weddings that take place during summer months, due to the wide array of flowers that are in bloom. Couples can either choose to have their wedding in a garden or just use the theme at their indoor ceremony and reception areas.
A garden wedding cake theme incorporates flowers, bright colors and nature. Try a garden wedding cake theme with a professional designer in this free video on wedding cakes.
The menu for a garden-themed wedding can include food stations throughout the garden grounds. Create a garden-themed wedding menu with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Garden-themed wedding invitations are adorned with ivory, satin ribbon and a floral background. Send garden-themed invitations with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
A garden-themed wedding cake can be a traditional, tiered cake accented with fresh or sugar flowers. Design a garden-themed wedding cake with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
A garden-themed wedding send-off is could be the couple leaving by gondola. Plan garden wedding send-offs with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Traditions in a garden-themed wedding include a unity candle or a salt ceremony. Discover garden-themed traditions with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Escort cards for a garden-themed wedding can be cookies with tags with handwritten names. Create garden-themed escort cards with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
A garden-themed wedding cocktail incorporates the wedding colors and a drink station. Mix a garden-themed wedding cocktail with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Garden-themed wedding table numbers can be names of flowers, insects or plants. Number garden-themed wedding tables with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Garden-themed wedding decor includes flowers, satin ribbons and a canopy. Decorate a garden-themed wedding with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Entertainment for a garden-themed wedding includes a string trio, harpist or violinist. Entertain guests at a garden-themed wedding with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Garden-themed wedding linens can be solid colors, or earth tones. Choose linens for a garden-themed wedding with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Wedding music with a garden theme includes Latin music and harps. Choose garden-themed music with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Wedding programs for a garden-themed wedding can have motifs such as pressed flowers, fans and flower tags. Create garden-themed wedding programs with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Wedding favors with a garden theme are seed packets for herbs, flowers or vegetables. Give garden-themed favors to wedding guests with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Centerpieces for a garden-themed wedding consist of glass hurricane containers and candles. Create garden-themed centerpieces with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Attire for a garden-themed wedding includes lace, flowers and pastels. Dress in garden wedding attire with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Gilroy Gardens, formerly known as Bonfante Gardens, is a horticultural themed park in the city of Gilroy, California. The theme park features amazing gardens, horticultural demonstrations and rides designed to delight children, particularly younger ones.