Themed Weddings

Marryoke The new cheesy wedding trend

January 25, 2012

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Marryoke: The new cheesy wedding trend

For the last few years, couples made their special day unique by copying coordinated dance routines down the aisle and at the reception, after that one couple did it on YouTube. Now, there’s a whole new “unique” thing everyone is doing: Marryoke.

Marryoke is lip-synch karaoke that a videographer captures your guests performing at different times of the wedding. When they edit it all together, you get a music video of your wedding, set to the timeless song of your choosing: Classic wedding songs like Etta James’s “At Last” and — nope, actually, Marryoke is mostly done to songs that aren’t likely to stand the test of time, like LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” or the Black Eyed Peas’ “The Time,” a remix of that song from “Dirty Dancing.”

The trend began in the U.K., but has made its way over to our shores — so don’t be surprised if you’re asked to lip-synch to some Katy Perry at a wedding this summer. Wedding trends, like the coordinated dances to Justin Bieber and Chris Brown songs, spread like wildfire among brides looking for a way to distinguish their wedding day from all of the others. Videographers even offer special “Marryoke” services as part of their packages, now.

What will a Marryoke video look like at the 50-year anniversary? Probably really cheesy — but if the couple makes it to 50 years still happily in love, it doesn’t matter.

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Location, Location, Location, Wedding Venues with a Twist

January 24, 2012

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DAYTON– For most newlyweds, it’s officially known as “the first dance.” For Cindy and Justin McKenzie, it was “the first skate.”

The couple, gliding to their wedding vows on ice skates, was married on Jan. 20, 2011, at RiverScape Metro Park ice rink.

Like many of today’s brides and grooms, the West Carrollton couple chose a wedding site that had special meaning for their relationship. They’d had their first date at the downtown Dayton rink and were delighted to discover it could be rented for their nuptials.

But what’s ideal for one couple may not be right for another, say experts. So it’s no wonder more couples are choosing to do their own thing. They marry at laundromats, bowling alleys, atop rock-climbing walls. They marry on horseback and underwater.

Sara and Robin Kasten of Tipp City invited guests to enjoy their wedding at 33,000 feet in the air. Both worked for the airlines and decided it would be fun to be married on United Airlines Flight 337 from Anchorage to Fairbanks.

“We were married in Row 9 when they turned the seat belt sign off,” Sara relates. “We had a party at a pub when we got to Fairbanks during a four-hour layover, then everyone flew back to Anchorage.” Their boss performed the ceremony and the airline provided champagne and a wedding cake.

“When you choose an unusual venue for your wedding site, you add a dimension of the unexpected that guests enjoy,” says wedding maven Sharon Naylor.

“Your wedding isn’t an identical match to the ballroom weddings your local friends hosted, with just the colors and florals different.”

Naylor, author of “Your Wedding, Your Way” says that a wedding held at a winery, for instance, creates a unique vibe with its architecture, wooden beams, gorgeous vineyards and gardens, and the wine and food pairings that are so popular now.

She says museums have also become a trendy wedding venues because they deliver visual interest at every turn.

“I’m a big fan of unique museums, such as Madame Tussauds in New York City,” says Naylor, who lives in New Jersey. “You can arrange for guests to take fun photos with the wax sculptures of celebrities.”

A Dayton venue that’s similar is the Packard Museum, where wedding guests can pose with vintage cars.

Mary and Ran Raider found a lot more than books at Wright State’s Paul Laurence Dunbar Library.

They also found romance.

The two full-time library employees married under the replica of the Wright Flyer with the whole staff involved with the preparations. Rowdy Raider, related only by employment, was an invited guest but couldn’t make it.

“It was a really beautiful wedding and an especially meaningful one for the WSU Libraries, since both (more…)

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Hot Trends for Cool Winter Weddings

September 2, 2011

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These days, it seem like more and more brides get married during spring and summer months. But if you’re a bride who has chosen to tie the knot during winter time, there are cool new ideas to bring the season into your nuptials. Toss aside the pale color palettes and spring blooms, because winter weddings have a style that’s all their own. Read on and use any one of these ideas and add some magic to your winter wedding.

Start with a Theme-

Winter weddings are best when a theme is incorporated into the festivities. Winter white, silver and gold, blue Christmas, an evergreen or a snowflake theme are some great places to start. Lush velvety fabrics and rich shades of color are also very fitting for winter weddings. If the wedding takes place during the holidays, don’t be afraid to add traditional touches like candy canes, stars or ornaments into the mix.

Go with Greenery
Instead of only using traditional wedding flowers for your winter wedding, add some wintery touches with greenery. Natural additions like pinecones and greenery like holly leaves or evergreens give seasonal flair to ordinary bouquets and centerpieces. If you use pinecones, keep in mind that they can be painted nearly any color and sprayed with glitter or faux snow. You can also mix greenery with flowers for a unique and textured look. Soft white roses flocked with fir tree boughs makes a beautiful seasonal centerpiece.

Dress for the Occasion
When you have a wedding during the winter season, your wedding attire should be influenced by the time of year. Bring rich colors or pale metallics into your palette with bridesmaids gowns in deep purple, tuxedo vests of sparkling gold or festive red accents on your wedding gown. If you prefer to wear all white, bring in rich shades with accessories like jewelry with colored gemstones or colored stitching on a veil.

Add the Season into your Ceremony
Getting married during the winter also means that you can add touches to your wedding ceremony to reflect the season. Research songs and readings that fit the time of year. If you’re writing wedding vows for your ceremony, you can add words and phrases that fit with the season. For holiday weddings, don’t be shy about using a few favorite Christmas songs or poems for your ceremony. (more…)