Lilly Lynn Events

Beach Party Theme

>> July 31, 2010

If you are holding a beach themed wedding, keeping the theme universal makes the planning and preparations much easier. When you begin planning the bridesmaid luncheon, why not consider combining the male and female attendants “thank you” party into one competitive and fun event. Planning the wedding attendant luncheon for your entire bridal party can be a great deal of fun and take very little effort as long as you identify your main goal of the event and create an entire afternoon around that activity. Since you are hosting a luncheon, a beach barbecue would be a thematic and fun.

An afternoon activity that would provide lighthearted fun and competitiveness between the two sides of the bridal party could include a “sand castle building” competition at your local beach. This unique and exciting activity would provide a great opportunity for everyone to meet and get to know one another and express their creative side along the way. Additional activities that could be included in the day’s itinerary could include a game of beach volleyball and a bonfire.

However, if you intend to build a fire on a public beach it is often a good idea to check with your city council to discover if any special permits are necessary prior to hosting your event.
Taking time to locate beach themed wedding attendant gifts for each member of your wedding party is actually easier than you might think; many online and retail wedding planning outlets have unique and creative wedding party favors to give to your friends and family on this special day.

{venue} Alki Community Center

>> July 30, 2010

Alki Community Center
5817 SW Stevens St.

Alki Community Center is available on a limited basis during operating hours for family reunions, birthday parties or special events. The Center also has classrooms, a gymnasium and a kitchen.

Maximum Occupancy: 40-150 depending on room
Parking: on-site
To schedule, call (206) 684-7430

Headpieces For Your Bridal Party

>> July 28, 2010

Fun and Affordable line of headbands from Fireworks and Fireflies! You can order custom pieces starting at $10 up to $20. All the images on their website are one of a kinds so if you like one of those it will depend on availablity if they can reproduce it. Otherwise just send them the look your going for to get a quote.

They do all kinds of styles and will ship anywhere. Visit our website http://lillylynnevents.com.fireflies to see their idea gallery.

Help Your Guests CHILL

>> July 27, 2010

Summer weddings are among some of the most popular. Many brides choose the summer season for their big-day because there is usually a better chance of a rain-free event, gorgeous sunsets, and an overall cheery feeling that only comes from the summer-time. One of the only down-falls that comes from the season is the heat…

So here is an idea for all of you summer weddings. Skip the traditional wedding cake, and serve your guests a cool treat instead…wedding cake snow cones are all the rage! They taste just like a wedding cake, but are sure to cool down even the hottest of groomsmen. And for those of you brides on a budget, this is actually a cheaper alternative to a big fancy wedding cake.

Love the Idea? Well, lets talk about how to make it snow! There are a couple of different options sure to fit into any brides budget. Snow cone machines can easily be rented (from your local party-supply company) or purchased (check sites like www.craigslist.com and try to find a used machine). The next thing you need is the syrup. If you want to keep as close to traditional as possible. The wedding cake flavor can be purchased in a flavor-concentrate (a much more economical way to serve a high number of guests) or many companies offer ready-to-use syrups. Next, you will need something to serve your delicious frozen treats in. Using small clear plastic cups from a bulk-store would be the cheapest way to go about this…but there are a million other options as well. Ordering custom cups with the couples name on them would give your wedding a very personal feel. Another idea is to use cute plastic martini glasses that coordinate with your wedding colors. Get creative with this girls…your guests will be excited about their cool non-traditional desert!

Other Tips:
If you aren’t into the wedding cake flavor…visit this website for a twist on cool watermelon snow cones.
http://www.watermelon.org/watermelon_recipes-kids.asp

Make sure you have enough supplies to cover all of your guests…even the ones that you know will come back for seconds after they get super hot doing the funky chicken out on your dance floor!

Getting Snow Cone Cream to put on top makes this chilled treat even more yummy!