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This is called the slithering snake orange peel! T

This is called the slithering snake orange peel! This is a fun way to spice up the look of your cocktails! ⁣
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Liquor.com says “With your peeler in one hand and the orange in the other, start peeling at one end of the orange and guide the peeler all the way around. Be sure to make one end slightly wider (this will serve as the snake’s head) followed by a narrower long hook that will wrap around the glass.” After that, just take a toothpick and poke holes for eyes! 🐍⁣
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There you have it! Are you having any fun cocktails at your wedding? Comment below! 🍹🍸⁣
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Can we talk about this wedding dress? I don’t th

Can we talk about this wedding dress? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a yellow wedding dress, but it’s giving me all of the Belle vibes I need! ✨ Have you ever had the thought of buying a beautiful ballgown like this, but quickly change your mind to something simpler because it’s easier to dance in? 💃⁣
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Many brides have been opting for a “reception dress” so their wedding dress doesn’t get dirty, torn, stepped on, etc. throughout the night! On todays blog post we’ve put together a list of unique reception dresses for inspo if you’re planning on buying one! Click the link in the bio to read it! 👗⁣
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The last thing anyone wants is to slip on their we

The last thing anyone wants is to slip on their wedding day. To prevent falling because of new slippery shoes, use sandpaper to break in the bottom of your shoes! ⁣👡👞
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Hold your shoe sole facing up and use quick and light scrubbing motions to scratch off the top layer of finish on the bottom of your shoes. You’ll want to scrub where the ball of your foot will be! You don’t want to sand through the sole, just scuff it up enough that you won’t be slippin’ and slidin’⁣
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These bridesmaid dresses are adorable! So cute for

These bridesmaid dresses are adorable! So cute for a spring or summer garden wedding! 🪴🌺👗 These dresses could also work for a semi-formal wedding with the below the knee hem! Are you well versed on all the dress codes for weddings? If not, you’re in luck!⁣
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On today’s blog, we’re talking about “Wedding Dress Codes and What They Mean” because there are SO many options and we want you to be familiar with ones you may see on your next wedding invites! Link in the bio to read it! 💻💍 ⁣
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So. Many. Flowers. Weddings aren’t weddings with

So. Many. Flowers. Weddings aren’t weddings without flowers and greenery EVERYWHERE, so you have to plan strategically when budgeting in your flowers! If you’re totally lost on what to expect when flower shopping, you’re in luck! ⁣
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On today’s blog post, we’re talking about all things wedding flowers. From how much they cost, to tips on saving money, we want you to be prepared when you go into flower shopping! Click on the link in our bio to read! 💐💰⁣
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“He’s got the juice and she’s the main squee

“He’s got the juice and she’s the main squeeze!” It might seem cheesy, but establishing a theme sometimes requires little sayings like the one above! Oddly enough, citrus is very popular in the wedding world. There are articles everywhere about ways to incorporate citrus fruits into your wedding!⁣
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If that peaks your interest, here are some ways you can spruce up your wedding with citrus elements!⁣
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🍊Use dried orange slices in your bouquet!⁣
🍋Sprinkle in either full or sliced (dried) lemons, limes, and oranges into the garland of the head table!⁣
🍊Incorporate citrus into your signage!⁣
🍋Serve spiked lemonade!⁣
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Guess what I learned… these flowers are called b

Guess what I learned… these flowers are called billy balls! Yes, I giggled at the name too. 🤭 “Also known as Craspedia, these flowers represent good health. Craspedia is a genus of daisies. They are native to Australia and New Zealand where they grow in a variety of habitats from sea level to the alps. Craspedia is available most of the year and can also be dried.” 💛⁣
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When you choose your flowers for your bouquet, are you picking them based on their meanings, their looks, or both? Comment below! 💐⁣
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This boutonnière is so CUTE. It’s so classy and

This boutonnière is so CUTE. It’s so classy and old-timey I am very much on team “adding cute objects and pins into your boutonnière” because just look at it. ⁣
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Fun fact: do you know what boutonnières symbolize? I did some research and the answer is actually quite sweet! “A simple flower worn on the lapel of a jacket is a gesture full of meaning that extends beyond the flower. Boutonnieres are a symbol of fragile life, of beauty in nature, of love undefined yet captured in a single bloom” Swoon! 🥰 ⁣

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So what exactly are we looking at? Under all of th

So what exactly are we looking at? Under all of those flowers and leaves is a 3 arm candelabra. The definition of candelabra is “a pair or set of candlesticks with multiple arms which are used to hold candles. The origin of the word 'candelabrum' is a Latin term which translates to candle-tree.”⁣
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I wish candelabras were used more for decor in weddings! If you’re looking to take inspiration from different eras in history, the 18th century had some great pieces, including candelabras! They’re super elegant and add a dreamy element to the room. Candle light will never go out of style. 🕯🥰⁣
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