Pets are an important part of our lives, they should be included in our weddings too!

Your wedding is a huge event in your life so you will want everyone important to be there – and this includes your pets too. How can you include your pet in the Big Day? Believe it or not, there are many amazing ideas when it comes to this so do make sure to read on and inspire yourself.

• Dress him/her up and include your pet in the photo session. There are hundreds of way you can dress your pet up for the celebration. If you want him/her to be fully formal, there are a lot of tuxedoes and “dresses” he/she can wear for the photos. However, a simple bowtie or a wreath made out of your wedding flowers will look amazing too – and it will definitely be comfortable for your little furry friend regardless of the weather outside!

• If your pet doesn’t feel great wearing clothes or wreaths, you don’t have to “torment” him/her too much. He/she can wear something as simple as a celebratory leash made out of silk or any other beautiful fabric.

• Do you have an unconventional pet? He/she can attend your wedding too! A good photographer will know how to include your “speechless” friend in the wedding photos. From pigs to horses and parrots, all pets are welcome to be part of your Big Day!

• Your pet can also be actively involved in the wedding. He/she can be your ring bearer or your flower girl, for example! Attach a small pillow with the rings to your dog’s back or a small basket of flowers and he/she will play his/her role perfectly!

Wedding Planner 808 would be more than happy if you allowed us to help you with your Big Day. From how to include your pets in the wedding to how to plan everything so that it runs smoothly, we can help you with a lot of wedding-related issues, so make sure to contact us!

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Wedding bouquets give your look that pop of color, but be unique when creating yours by adding some special touches

While choosing a beautiful wedding gown is an absolute “must” for every bride-to-be, the bridal bouquet does play a very important role in the bride’s look too. Choose a stunning bouquet to add a pop of color to your attire and remember to make it truly unique by incorporating special touched into it. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

• Seashells. If you want to have a beach wedding, seashells will be a wonderful choice for the bridal bouquet. You can either create a bouquet with your favorite flowers and incorporate seashells in it or you can create a bouquet made entirely out of seashells.

• An elegant brooch (or more). This looks lovely with elegant weddings that lean towards a “vintage” theme. Choose a beautiful brooch made out of pearls or precious stones and incorporate it into your bouquet to add grace and elegance.

• Feathers. Yes, you read that right. Feathers can be a wonderful bridal  bouquet addition. White feathers (or pale/dusty pastel-colored feathers) work well with delicate, elegant weddings. Also, bigger, more opulent feathers (such as the peacock ones) go great with masquerade weddings.

• Pinecones. If you plan on having a winter wedding, pinecones can add that “magic” touch to your bouquet. Leave them natural or have them spray-painted in silver, gold or your wedding colors if you want them to be 100% unique.

• Raw cotton. If you want your bouquet to look feminine, delicate and a bit playful at the same time, choose to incorporate raw cotton into it. With a bit of creativity, this can look absolutely stunning – and it will surely be very special too!

Wedding Planner 808 can help you find the best wedding vendors for your needs and we can also help you put everything together in a harmonious and beautiful way. Do not hesitate to call for our wedding planning services!

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Be unique and create a wedding cake to accompany your Winter Wedding! Infuse winter flavors and décor with these ideas:

The wedding cake is one of the most important parts in a wedding – and most brides will think twice before ordering a particular type of cake. The truth is that these days, your options when it comes to the dessert are limitless – and this can be both amazing and quite confusing as well. 

If you plan on having a Winter Wedding, don’t forget to bring some of that amazing “holiday spirit” into your cake as well. Here are some great ideas on how you can blend winter flavors and décor with your ideal cake: 

• Red velvet cake, chestnut filling and deep green icing. Create a cake inspired by the Christmas tree and by the most popular winter cake flavors and your guests will definitely ask for a second slice. For décor, you can use almost anything you want to, from “Christmas tree ornaments” made out of marzipan to simple, lace-like décor. 

• Buttercream and blueberry. Since the blueberry shade of blue has been quite popular this year (and especially for winter weddings), why wouldn’t you bring that same color into your cake too? Use simple cake, a filling made out of blueberry and buttercream and icing made out of white buttercream. 

• Chocolate, hazelnut and caramel. This cake will feel like a really amazing treat for everyone. Go for chocolate and hazelnut cake, caramel filling and delicious chocolate-buttercream icing for the kind of cake that will feel both delicious and sinful at the same time! 

Wedding Planner 808 can help you create the ideal Winter Wedding. And regardless of what cake flavors you choose, rest assured that we will be there to lend you a helpful hand and to make sure everything about your Big Day goes smoothly. 

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Decorate for a Winter themed wedding with décor that doesn’t scream Christmas!

Having a winter wedding is a lovely idea, but many brides feel that they want to avoid having a wedding that “blends” into Christmas when it comes to its theme. That’s perfectly understandable and if you don’t want a wedding theme to “scream” Christmas, you should know that there are other options available as well. We have picked up some of the best ideas to inspire you so make sure to read on and find out more.

• Winter wonderland. A winter wonderland-themed wedding is usually centered around the idea of snow and ice. You can play around with white and shades of blue and you can create something that is remarkably beautiful if you use your imagination. This kind of wedding always turns out elegant and graceful and it fits like a glove with the season!

• A Scandinavian theme. If you want your wedding to be at the cross-bridge between elegant and rustic, this is the kind of winter theme you are looking for. Wooden signs, Scandinavian prints for the table linens, winter-colored flowers and dishes inspired by the Scandinavian cuisine – these are just some of the ideas that would work very well for this wedding theme.

• A NYE wedding. If you don’t want your wedding to be Christmas-y, but if you want to associate it with another big winter celebration, a New Year’s Eve wedding is a great idea. The best thing about it? You can use all the glitter in the world and you can party all night long and you’ll have the perfect excuse for it: it’s a new beginning for you as a couple and a new beginning for everyone because you are stepping into the New Year.

Wedding Planner 808 has specialized in creating and planning weddings that are truly one-of-a-kind. Contact us if you need help with your winter wedding and we’ll provide you with the best advice there is!

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Saving money for your wedding is not an easy task, be sure to follow these tips to keep your bank account full:

These days, weddings can get quite expensive – even when you are not planning for anything too “grand” and even when you are not going to invite too many guests. From flowers to attires and from the venue to the food, everything has to be perfect too – but sometimes, doing this on a limited budget seems to be almost impossible.

It is absolutely crucial that you try to save as much money as possible for your Big Day. Once you start planning everything, you should feel safe that your bank account will not simply “run out” of money before you even manage to get through all the details that have to be handled.

How do you do this? How do you save money for a dream-wedding? Here are some tips to help you out:

• Get a good idea of what everything costs. You can’t start saving money without having at least a vague idea of how much you should be saving. Inquire about the prices various wedding vendors may practice and make sure that you know exactly when these payments should be made (before the wedding, after it, and so on).

• It’s in the details. Saving money is all about the details: not leaving the tap water open, resisting the temptation to buy things you don’t need and other similar “tactics” can help you save a lot of money.

• Don’t be afraid to buy wedding-related items and services on discount. There are certain times of the year when a lot of wedding vendors will offer their services/products with very high discounts and this can help you save a lot of money on the costs of your Big Day.

Wedding Planner 808 can help you plan the perfect wedding and we will definitely help you stick within your budget too. Come and let’s have a discussion – we guarantee you will not regret it!

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Be bold and try out some unique wedding cake flavors instead of sticking to the traditional

Every detail of a wedding can make a huge difference, of course. However, when it comes to the wedding cake, most couples will pay attention to what they pick for their Big Day. If you want your wedding cake to be truly memorable, forget about the traditional flavors and go for something that is really unique. Here are some great ideas:

• If you really love strawberry cakes, you can definitely choose them as your cake “basis”. However, instead of going for the already traditional strawberry frosting or filling, have the actual cake made with strawberry syrup. Pair it with vanilla filling and with cream frosting for an elegant and yet delicious taste.  Strawberry Shortcake is a filling with fresh strawberries and cream frosting.

• Carrots may not be your usual “wedding cake flavor”, but the truth is that they can make for a wonderful and delicious dessert. A carrot cake with cream cheese filling and cream cheese frosting with a dash of coconut can taste absolutely delicious – and it’s definitely something unique for everyone at the wedding.

• The traditional chocolate cake can get a really nice twist with a bit of mint, raspberry or caramel in it. Have your confectioner create a chocolate cake with mint, raspberry or caramel chocolate mousse as filling and dark chocolate as frosting. A refreshing and original idea!

• Since Christmas is just around the corner, you may want to bring some of those fabulous, rich flavors associated with winter holidays into your wedding cake too. For instance, you could have your confectioner make a chocolate cinnamon wedding cake with salted almond chocolate filling and with chocolate cinnamon mousse as frosting.

• Try the island flavors of Hawaii which include Guava, Lilikoi or Passion Fruit, Mango, Sweet Potato, or Coconut Haupia cream.  They are light in color but big on flavor. Try a Rainbow Cake incorporating any of the island flavors and you will be delighted with the Flavors of Hawaii.

Your creativity is the only limit you have when it comes to combining flavors for the perfect wedding cake – so don’t be afraid to use it! And if you need someone to help you out with the other wedding planning details as well, don’t forget to contact Wedding Planner 808 – we’ll make sure your wedding will be as special as you and your love story!

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There are so many fabrics to choose from, which will be the base for your wedding dress?

Choosing a wedding dress can be a confusing and overwhelming experience for a bride-to-be. Most likely, you have been dreaming of this moment ever since you were very young. But now that you are faced with the “final countdown”, you find that making the actual choice is much more difficult than it used to seem.

The fabric used for the creation of your wedding gown matters a lot, so make sure to pick it carefully. Here are some tips to help you out with this:

• If you are planning on a destination wedding (and even more than that, for a beach wedding), remember to choose a light fabric as the base for your wedding dress. Otherwise, you may end up feeling uncomfortable in your dress. Go for chiffon, lace and other similar fabrics and try to avoid satin and anything that is synthetic.

• For winter weddings, remember to choose a thicker fabric but also take into consideration the fact that your wedding venue will most likely be warmer in the day but chilly at night.

• Your wedding theme may help you choose the right fabric for your wedding gown too. For example, if you are planning on a vintage wedding, lace will look absolutely wonderful regardless of the “era” in which you choose to “set” your Big Day.

Whatever you choose, make sure to check out with Wedding Planner 808 and we’ll help you with your wedding planning. We want you to be 100% happy with how your Big Day turns out so do not hesitate to call for our help if you want to plan everything the hassle-free way!

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