There’s one thing guests always remember about a wedding — the food (was it the best meal of your life? Or was it so awful that you ordered a pizza later on?). But you don’t need a ton of fancy food to make a good impression; the presentation can transform the simplest fare into a meal worth remembering for all the right reasons. Event designer and food stylist teamed up with The California Milk Advisory Board to come up with these creative ways to make your food a spectacular part of your décor.

Bread and Butter

Take this dinner staple up a notch with a gorgeous rustic-inspired display featuring a variety of rolls paired with honey- and herb-infused butters.

bread and butter station

bread and butter station

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Even though the wedding displays might be a bit over the top for the average wedding, I just had to share these incredible fall and winter wedding photos with you.  {my personal favorite is the last one with the rows of chairs and trees leading to the altar}

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office holiday party ideas
Holiday parties at the office typically have a bad reputation.   They can be a double edge sword for open-bar fueled fodder for water cooler gossip, or they can be a dull afterthought planned by an otherwise overworked staffer.  If you are tasked with planning this year’s festivities, repeat this mantra: “I can do better.”
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Whether you are tying the knot in a church, hall, or rustic venue, special aisle runner can add creativity and magic to your big day and better reflect your wedding theme and personality. The aisle is your domain, it’s where you will make your grand entrance and many of your friends and family will be seeing you for the first time, so feel free to add a personal touch to fit your vibe. Your aisle runners can be more than just something to walk on, and here are some artistic ideas to inspire you.

Wedding Ceremony

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To make your ceremony venue stand out in a personal and unique way, wedding backdrops can easily help set the mood and express your personality; what’s more, they’re just gorgeous in photos. Check out the following unique wedding backdrops. Personally, sparkling part is my favorite, what about you?  

 
top 20 unique wedding backdrop ideas for 2015
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Your special day is one of those times that you’ll be dressed in your best, looking all spiffy alongside your not only your new partner, but also your nearest and dearest too.  So take a few super cute and somewhat silly pics with your loved ones to make sure that you have even more special memories to add to your photo wall after the big day.
Wedding Photo Ideas and Poses - Bridesmaids (4)
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A couple of weeks ago my sister-in-law got married.  Oh, what a day that was. Actually we’ve been celebrating for almost a year now.  I had the honor to throw her a Bridal Shower.  Chad and I were both in the wedding and, of course, Miss Ava was the flower girl.
After our months and months of celebrating the engagement and finally the wedding, it was time for one last party.  On Sunday after the wedding, we had a bit of a recovery get together with the bridal party…which meant it was time for a little Hair of the Dog and, in Brooke’s world, that means a Big Bloody Mary!  I have to say that I’m not really much of a fan but I was all about creating an Over the Top Bloody Mary Bar!

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Chrissy Arpie Ott is the founder and CEO of The Perfect Palette, a wedding source dedicated to helping couples find the best color palette for their wedding day.  Since its launch in 2008, The Perfect Palette has been the go-to color resource for couples who dream of a unique, creative, and colorful wedding day.
My job is dedicated to helping engaged couples think unique and creatively when it comes to color and event design, so it’s safe to say that I’ve witnessed a ton of wedding color mistakes over the years.  So, I thought it might be helpful for BG brides if I compiled the most common pitfalls and how to make sure you don’t fall into them. Let’s dive right into it!

wedding colors

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