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'Tis National Talk Like A Pirate Day! And to celebrate I bring you some inspiration for when ye captain weds his saucy wench!

Hot Summer Weddings

It is currently 6pm and still 97 degrees outside. Earlier it got as high as 104 degrees, cooler than yesterday. All this crazy heat got me thinking about those couples out there who are getting married this summer (or next summer... great to plan ahead). Here are some wedding ideas to keep you and your guests cool at your wedding.

Parasols - Provide them for your guests or forgo bouquets and have your bridal party carry parasols down the aisle.

Fans also make cute alternatives to bouquets or provide them for your guests as well. You can also make custom fan programs so they do double duty and save you some money.

Offer Boater Hats or Fedoras to your male guests to shade their eyes.

Something that is often overlooked at any outdoor event is Suncreen. Offer a basket full of personalized sample-sized suncreen for your guest. These can also double as favors.

And don't forget refreshments. Keep your guests cool and hydrated with old fashion lemonade! This looks adorable served in mason jars.

And what says summer time more that an Ice Cream Sundae? Provide a variety of toppings including everything from nuts to whipped cream to Oreo cookie crumbles and, of course, cherries and let your guests go crazy! (Also, if anyone knows where to find these amazing Coca-Cola themed labels for the sundae bar, please let me know.)

Most importantly, keep plenty of Ice-Cold Drinks available throughout the event!

And don't forget to BREATHE!

Happy 4th of July

Hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July!

Congratulations from the President and First Lady!

What a beautiful historical treasure! If you send a wedding invitation to the president and first lady, you will receive a congratulatory letter in return.

Brilliant idea!

Getting married outdoors? Sew these small weights into the hems of your bridesmaids' dresses to eliminate embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions. Available at most sewing supply stores.

Introducing Cynthia & Oliver Obusan

Cynthia & Oliver we wed June 2nd, 2012. Cynthia was the lucky winning bidder on my services that were auctioned off to benefit an incredible organization called Wish Upon A Wedding which provides dream weddings to those who are terminally ill. I was honored to help with this beautiful wedding for two incredible people and as an added bonus, it was all for charity. Congratulations to you both and I wish you the best and a happily ever after!

Venue - Fremont Hills Country Club
Wedding Coordinator - The Test Of Time Weddings
Photographer - Jodie Fisher
Videographer - Slava Basovich
D.J. - Matthew Cope

May The Force Be With You

No words needed. Just needed to be shared.

Creative Seating

Who says that you have to have neat little rows of chiavari chairs for your ceremony. Check out some great ideas for unique seating to make your guests feel at home and complete your wedding look.

Rustic benches made of reclaimed wood... Sweet and eco-friendly.









Mismatched sofas. Really make your guests feel at home.







Of course hay bales are the perfect choice for a barn wedding. This is the perfect way to do it.






Picnic blankets are another sweet, vintage look. Pull out Grandma's old quilts or peruse the thrift stores for some real gems.

Super romantic for a beach wedding with some lush pillows.
Or end your night with a classic movie under the stars with your guests. (I wish I had thought of this for my own wedding)

One Year and Two Days

Happy Anniversary to me and my stunning wife! Monday, June 18th, marked the one year anniversary of the day I was lucky enough to say "I Do" to the woman of my dreams!