Cherry Blossom Wedding Theme

According to Wikipedia, Cherry blossom is an omen of good fortune and is also an emblem of love, affection and represents spring. This is why it has been a popular wedding theme with an Asian flair. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms (sakura); while other countries such as China, Korea, Philippine, Canada, United States grow them too.
Did you know that the cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan? They even make a tea-like drink from the blossoms, called Sakura-yu, which is often served as part of a Wedding Ceremony!

Your colors for a cherry blossom wedding theme can consist of color combination like pink, purple, white, brown and plum.

Here comes your wedding ceremony essentials:
Cherry Blossom Pen Set
Cherry Blossom Guest Book
Cherry Blossom Ring Pillow
Cherry Blossom Flower Girl basket


Don't you like to add some personal touch on your big wedding day? You may choose Cherry Blossom Printed Napkins in pink color. Add personalized flair to your champagne or wine bottles with the Wine Label Sticker. Pick this Cherry Blossom Water Bottle Lable. Mix and match with other components in the collection for a cohesive look including Cherry Blossom Table Numbers and much much more cherry blossom wedding stationary to choose.

When the temperature goes warm, this cherry blossom fan comes handy and useful. Delicate natural hand fans with detailed cherry blossom print with bamboo rib, are a beautiful favor idea. Personalize them with a cherry blossom sticker along the rib. Don't forget to add several cherry blossom cameras on each table to leave you different angel of wedding stories with visual images.
Here are more cherry blossom favors for your guests to take home.

Do you have more ideas to share about this cherry blossom wedding theme? Post your comments, we'd like to hear from you.

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McCaffrey Haute Couture Sample Sale: Toronto location only

Heading to Toronto this weekend? You're in luck ! McCaffrey Haute Couture's Toronto boutique is having a sample sale this Friday (January 29) and Saturday (January 30) with some gowns up to 75% off !

They are located at 114 Cumberland Street, Suite 200.

You can reach them at 416-928-1334 or torontoretail@mccaffreyhautecouture.com

Don't forget to bring your whistles ladies. Happy shopping everyone !

Burning Bowl

Burning Bowl is a releasing ceremony that could be done at any time, at the completion of a year or during a prenuptial party. Simply put, you write down what you want to release and you burn the paper.

Too simple?

Think about that for a moment. You travel through life, day after day, and sooner or later you’re going to do something that you wished you hadn’t, or you develop a habit that is now annoying, or you hold a grudge, or you hurt someone or yourself. Personally, I don’t have to think too long to find something that I wish wasn’t a part of me, my thinking pattern, my life, or my personality.

Granted, writing something down and burning up the paper is not going to physically do much more than making a pile of ashes. But, symbolism carries a mighty punch: shaking hands, giving a hug, waving a whole hand, or just one finger. They’re all symbols that lead you to feel a certain way.

In order to write something down on this paper, you have to think about what you want to release. What bugs you about yourself? You’ll never know if you don’t stop and think. And don’t give me that “I don’t want to stop and I don’t want to think” routine! If you don’t take out the garbage your house is going to smell. If you don’t clear out your mind occasionally, your thoughts will stink as well.

So, the first part of the process is to stop and quiet yourself, pull in your energies and breathe consciously. This is also called “centering.” You’re not doing any thinking yet, you’re settling in and preparing yourself. No thinking yet, just breathing and being quiet. You may want to close your eyes or play some soft music to help you relax and gather your thoughts.

Take your time. Let me repeat that. Take your time. You have all the time there is. If you’re rushing, one of your problems may be rushing. Give yourself a break. No pushing, pulling, kicking or screaming either.

Do you want to be calmer? Want more patience? Release what makes you frustrated. Want more happiness? Release what makes you sad. Some days you have to decide to be happy and not leave it to chance. If you get upset, choose again.

When you think of something that you don’t want to do, or have, or be anymore, write that item down on your paper. Go on to the next thought and write that down.Take whatever time you need. This is your time for you.

The next step is to actually burn the paper. Only burn the paper – not your fingers, sleeve, table or house. Choose a safe receptacle in a safe place, preferably outside. Have water ready or a wet towel in case of an accident.

As you light the paper mentally release the thoughts that are written. Give yourself another chance to make amends, to be a little different, to grow and expand in wisdom and integrity. Make sure the paper is completely burned and the fire is out before you walk away.

No, burning the paper will not make you better, richer, taller or thinner. What it will do is to help you bring to mind what would benefit you to change in your life. You can’t rectify anything that you won’t acknowledge. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

Finally, go celebrate! You’ve done some very good work. Congratulate yourself. You are your own best friend. Treat yourself kindly and say nice things to the person looking back at you every morning in the mirror. The Burning Bowl ceremony could be performed singly, in a group setting, by itself, combined, or within another ceremony.

Live life to the fullest. It's yours to enjoy.

Save the Date Trailer

Check out this hilarious video this couple did as a 'save the date' for their guests. Remember, as formal as weddings can be, it's important to inject some of your own personalities wherever you can.

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Extra Extra...Read All About Us !

We are so proud to be featured in the 'Life' section of the Ottawa Citizen today (Saturday January 23 2010).

Stacey had such a fun time chatting with Janet Wilson for the feature piece.

Being referred to as a 'mover and shaker' in Ottawa after birthing Marry Me Productions a mere 5 years ago is an honour. We anticipate to be 'moving and shaking' for many more years to come Ottawa !

Pick up your copy today or read it online here: http://tiny.cc/s77ST

Thanks for Stopping By...

The Marry Me staff had such a great time meeting every one of you at the Wedding Palace Bridal Show two weekends ago.

To those of you that have already booked us for your wedding... we are so looking forward to working with you !

For those of you that have any questions that weren't answered at the show, feel free to email us at: info@marrymeproductions.ca

We thought we'd add a few photos of our booth from the show. Thanks to Flowers Talk, Mikasa Furniture, Avante Garde, Groovy Linens, Tagz stationary, The Girl with the Most Cake and Party Time for bringing our vision together.

Trip down Memory Lane...

Okay, so maybe it wasn't that long ago, but the planning for Something White for Something Right 2010 (it's Saturday November 13 2010 by the way) has made us feel nostalgic. We devoted this blog post to the gorgeous detail shots (courtesy of Sam and Mary Photography) from Something White for Something Right 2009. We hope you'll join us for the big event this year !

Top left photo: The Marry Me Productions team who put the event together: Karen Norris, Stacey Price and Chriss Holloway.

The dance floor was packed all night !

Inspirational speeches from a breast cancer fighter (and our close personal friend) Jamie Johnston from Groovy Linen. Our emcees for the evening included Sandra and Carter from the KISS FM morning show and Angie Poirier from the A Channel.

Our evening was sweetened with treats from The Flour Shoppe, The Candy Store and Cinfully Delicious.

These fun and flirty bouquets were designed by Flowers Talk. They were auctioned off later in the evening.

Cocktail hour outside the Drawing Room at The Chateau Laurier. During Cocktail hour, we had MellowD serenading us while makeup artists from Ottawa Makeup Artists and manicurists from Spa Angels pampered our guests. Escort cards designed by Tagz stationary.

Tables set for the delicious 4 course meal.... Menus designed by Tagz stationary.

These gorgeous centerpieces complemented the elegant architecture in the Drawing Room at The Chateau Laurier. The flowers were donated by Bel Fiore Flowers and Collectibles and were designed by Flowers Talk.

Kate Aspen 2010 Wedding Favors - New Arrivals!

Kate Aspen just launched twenty-eight fabulous new wedding favors plus one fun and functional bridesmaid gift. Take a peek here and you will be dazzled by the aptly named “Razzle Dazzle” Raspberry Iced Tea Mix in adorable packaging (one of a trio of new drink mix favors), the beautiful French-inspired “Evening in Paris” Eiffel Tower Place Card Holder and the elegant “Black Baroque” Place Card Holder/Photo Frame plus so much more!
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Love Birds Wedding Theme

Are you outdoor lovers? Do you like your wedding close to the nature? Then this love birds wedding theme suits your personality and your life style. You may pick up local leaves to create a stunning table runner with fallen tree branches and ferns winding their way down the runner with wild flowers intertwined through out. Use our popular love bird cake topper to sit nestled within the branches. The table setting is finished off with nature focused wedding accessories including natural stone place card holders with love birds wedding decorations. You may pick our practical love bird salt & pepper shakers as favors to thank your guests. The following are our new arrivals to add more stunning to your love bird wedding theme ( click the image to view in detail ).

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