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Floral Centerpieces

partysugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:59:13 -0700

In terms of style and sophistication, a beautiful floral centerpiece can take a wedding to the next level. This year the trends in floral arrangements have shifted from modern to more traditional. One color of one flower in a cascading and flowing grouping is breathtaking and very now. Flowers paired and accented with fruit are another popular way to create a centerpiece. Keep flowers clean and paired down as over baring fluff and frill doesn't look contemporary. In a large space, centerpieces add drama and a sense of intimacy and in a small space they add personality. Centerpieces set the tone and mood of a wedding or party with blooming yellow sunflowers creating a warm welcoming feeling at a winery wedding and billowing white roses adding elegance to a winter wonderland wedding. The most important thing you need to remember is to think outside the box and don't limit yourself. Get creative and use your imagination to achieve a look that represents you, your fiance, and the style of your wedding. For more fresh ideas on creating the best floral centerpieces, read more

Combine multiple elements (the aforementioned flower and fruit, flowers and branches, various kinds of fruit in the same color, etc.)
For a less expensive option, fill large vases with fruit and simply top with branches and flowers.
Fill long cylindrical vases with flowers and water, anchor the flowers with pebbles, and place a floating candle on top.
Incorporate pieces of nature into the centerpiece by using wheat, feathers, vegetables, herbs, moss, etc.

For lush, luxurious settings arrange only flower buds (like lilly buds) in vases with no stems.
Substitute vases with over sized martini, wine, or margarita glasses. Pitchers and watering cans work well at outdoor garden weddings. Mason jars add a rustic feel to a country wedding. Cube and angular vases are sleek for the cosmopolitan wedding.
Classic flowers cool down with unique greens.
In a space that has soaring ceilings, make the room feel less intimidating with tall, full arrangements.
Pick colors and shades that reflect the season of your wedding: whites and dark greens for winter, peaches and lavenders for spring, oranges and hot pinks for summer, and yellows and burnt reds for fall.

Place a display of flowers on a cake tier or small cupcake tins.
Single bloom bouquets look graceful in old fashioned containers.
Flowers look artistic when immersed in water. Put a small glass bowl inside a larger one and fill both with water. Gently press de-stemmed flowers into the space between the inner and outer bowls.

Flowers that look like packages and tied with ribbons add a festive mood to the table. As do topiary style arrangements.
Long tables with centerpieces in a row down the middle are a great way to make guests feel equally important.

What did the floral arrangements look like at your wedding or last party? Share with us below!

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Jenna Bush's Wedding Cake: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:00:05 -0700

The President's daughter, Jenna Bush, was recently married in a lavish but down-to-earth wedding at her family's ranch in Texas. Few details have been released about the ceremony, reception, and menu but rumor has it the cake was created by the Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery. The tres leches/dulce de leche cake had whipped cream frosting and fresh floral arrangements. By the time this photo was taken, the top tier of the confection had started to fall. While it's sad the top was tilting, it's probably something the happy couple will laugh about for years to come. I'm a huge fan of dulce de leche and can only imagine how delicious the cake must have tasted. Thoughts?

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Games Can Get You In Shape For the Big Day Too!

GeekSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:36 -0700

I guess it's a rite of passage that you freak out before your wedding - whether it's over the flower arrangements, the cake, or your body. Although you should never stoop to crash dieting (I know Fit would tell you the same), it may actually help you to chill out by playing a video game. Bonus, if those games are interactive and get your blood pumping, you might just lose a few pounds while you're at it and tip the scales in your favor.

We all know what a workout you can get by playing Dance Dance Revolution, right? While having a blast matching your foot movements with the beat, in one hour you could be burning up to 900 calories! Not to mention, it might help you learn a few moves for the reception.

There are a few more great games to get you into shape. Find out what they are when you read more.

Wii Fit is the most anticipated excergaming device of the year! With the Wii being totally family friendly, Wii Fit is sure to make a dent in the child obesity rates, right? Although you probably aren't going to get a killer cardio workout like you would in step class at your gym, you'll learn relaxation with yoga, tone your muscles, and amp up your coordination so you can walk down the aisle calm, cool, and super toned.

My Weight Loss Coach is hitting the shelves in the fall and I can already tell it will be one of my fave weight loss devices yet. Not only is it super portable – made just for your Nintendo DS – it has the potential to help you make leaps and bounds with your eating habits. . . as well as keeping you honest about your activity.

Wii Sports has been an excergaming fave since it "bowled" its way into our hearts in 2006. Not only used for rehabilitation in hospitals, preventing sedentary lifestyles in seniors, and of course weight loss, but possibly improving your golf swing so you can be sure to impress your new hubby while on your honeymoon!

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Sugar Shout Out: May Must Haves!

PopSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:50:00 -0700

Buzz eyes Indiana Jones, Sex and the City, and a few good reads
Yum suggests a nice clear pitcher for drinks to go with new Death Valley Chipotle chips
lilsugar gives expectant moms plenty of reasons to bare their bellies
Fit for May: the Wii Fit, allergies, and apricots
Fab falls for Spring's stylish temptations, from rompers to python bags
Casa craves small changes and big hammocks
Savvy offers must-have career advice from Tina Fey and more
Bella is celebrating with champagne headbands and peach body scrub
Dear moves into May with springtime dresses and the SATC box set
Geek warms up to new iMacs and Marimekko mouse pads
Flower collars and cat condos will put some spring in your pet's step
I can't believe it's not vajayjay!
Classy or crass? Louis Vuitton is suing a Darfur charity
It's a geeky wedding cake bonanza
Ladypenguin wants to know which May racing event you prefer

Trend Alert: Tubular Mascara

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:00:22 -0700

The new breed of mascaras form tiny little tubes around each lash. They provide serious staying power and are great for when you're looking for a cry-proof product-or if you tend to get raccoon eyes from mascara that flakes and falls.

Big time fan Beaner plans on using one of these mascaras on her wedding day! Her favorite aspects of these mascaras are their lack of clumpiness and their ability to make your lashes look thicker and fuller. Have you ever tried any of the following tubular mascaras?

Blinc Kiss Me Mascara ($25) is a non-irritating, volumizing and lengthening mascara that creates small, water-resistant tubes around your lashes as opposed to just coating them on one side. Oh, and did I mention that Rachel McAdams is a fan, too? To remove the mascara, all you need to do is combine warm water with gentle pressure and the tubes will slide right off your lashes!

For two more tubular mascaras, read more

ModelCo LashScara ($18) is a water-resistant, thickening mascara that contains a cool 360-degree angled wand designed to coat every lash. The mascara dries around your lashes in tiny tubes which you can actually see when it washes off. (Neat, right?) LashScara is available in black (noir) only.

Imju Fiberwig Mascara ($22) is a really amazing new mascara I told you about a while ago. It binds to and around your lashes (basically forming a wig) and instantly dries to a rich black color that won't flake, cake or smudge. Also, it's attractive since it washes off easily and won't cause any lash damage or eye irritation. We are so lucky to have this best-selling Japanese beauty product available in the US!

Sugar Shout Out: Ivanka Trump Bling

PopSugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:17:30 -0700

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