The Fairy Godmother: December 2014

Friday, December 19, 2014

It's a Cracker x

Hi Fairy bugs,

Christmas is upon on and there's not many sleeps to go! I don't know about you but here at TFG HQ we're massively into Christmas and it's our favourite time of the year. Mulled wine, mince pies, yummy cooking smells, choccies and sparkly festiveness.

If your planning a festive wedding or a winter wedding and are thinking about "the details" then have you thought about crackers. No, not the biscuit kind……….the pull it, bang and surprise kind. Crackers are so much fun and the best bit they create interaction as it takes two to crack them. The great thing is crackers can triple up as a favour, place card and table decoration. There are so many ideas out there with some really fantastic designs.

Now you could stick with a good old fashion joke inside but, how about an interesting fact about the bride and groom or favourite pictures including your guests. They will bring the personal touch.

Fillings is certainly were you can have lots of fun. How about:

mini's - give your guests a mini cocktail treat

sweets - good old skool pick and mix

jelly beans - so your guests can create their own flavours in their mouths.

key ring - with a personal picture inside

hot chocolate kit - so your guests can enjoy a cosy winter night with a cup of happiness

scented candle - mulled wine, cinnamon, vanilla - give them the smell of christmas.

We've pulled a few of our favourites which, you can also find on our pinterest boards. These beauties should get the inspirational juices flowing. There are some great ideas out there and there are lots to buy if your not a crafter.

happy planning x

image from easy.com

image from notmartha.org

image from thebridescafe.com

image from wedding-crackers.co.uk

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Christmas Wedding Inspiration x

Hi Fairy bugs,

tis the season to have a spectacular winter wedding!

Sparkles, Rich colours, novelty accessories, furs…….are all details to make a perfect christmas themed wedding. It's certainly a great season to have fun with your wedding day accessories, colours and trims.

There are many variations on colour palettes and trends. Here are a few to get those inspiration juices flowing.

Stay traditional with opulent reds, tartans, vivid greens and warm whites topping it off with cranberry trims in floral notes and table centre pieces. Why not offer crackers for your guests and english mulled wine. If your a fan of candles why not splash out on mulled wine tea lights for that Christmassey smell!

If your a lover of everything arctic choose crisp whites, pearl greys, barley there ice blue and silver sparkles. Adding fur textures to your ensembles is a great way to bring a true arctic vibe. Why not treat your guests to cranberry sparkling champagne with snowballs. When it comes to decoration why not fill flutes with shiny baubles and add fur blankets to seating areas. oooooooo you'll have the best ice queen-esque wedding of the season!

Or if your more of a rustic woodland lover stick with warms tones of coffee, orange, cream and pine with touches of cherry red. You can have so much fun with decorations how about pine cones for place cards and wooden blocks to sit centrepieces on. Hurricane vases filled with berries and foliage will create an almost "Narnia" like appearance. Include novelty owls and stags for a fun nod to creature comforts. If your planning on an outdoor seating area, think heaters, fire pits, blankets and luxury hot chocolate with all the trims. mmmmmmmmmm delicious!

We've been tooting at the marvellous ideas on pinterest and have picked a few of our favourites for you. Hopefully they will inspire you and add those personal finishing touches to your special day.