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Looking for Creative Ideals

 I am in the early planning stages of my wedding. I want to do something different for my guest at my reception. My coordinator has suggested that I have a candy bar at my reception. I think that they are really nice but everyone are doing those now days plus my brother just got married last year and they did one at their wedding. I dont want to duplicate there ideas so I have been wrecking my brain wanting to do something different and cost efficient. They also had a photo booth so I cant do that one either. Every time I look online at party favors they are all the same or ones I have seen and wedding before. I want to give my guess something different and memorable not cheesy same ole same ole.

Do anyone have any suggestions?
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  • cotton candy martini bar? 
  • I think candy stations and photo booths are the "IN" thing now..i have seen desert stations instead of candy just different types of deserts (cakes, pies, ice creams and stuff like that) idk if thats something youd be into.. HTH

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    [QUOTE] I am in the early planning stages of my wedding. I want to do something different for my guest at my reception. My coordinator has suggested that I have a candy bar at my reception. I think that they are really nice but everyone are doing those now days plus my brother just got married last year and they did one at their wedding. I dont want to duplicate there ideas so I have been wrecking my brain wanting to do something different and cost efficient. They also had a photo booth so I cant do that one either. Every time I look online at party favors they are all the same or ones I have seen and wedding before. I want to give my guess something different and memorable not cheesy same ole same ole. Do anyone have any suggestions?
    Posted by nbrown501[/QUOTE]

    Do you have a theme? What time is your wedding?  When is your wedding (summer, winter, fall, spring)?

    I went to a bridal show and they were showcasing an Ice Cream Bar. There is always an option of having a dessert bar (mini cheesecakes, cream puffs, eclairs, espresso, coffee, hot cocoa, etc). There is a company here called Mag photo (i think) and what they do is go around during the reception and take pics of your guests. Some posed some not. They print out within 15 min on magnets. Your guests are then able to take it home with them as a favor. If it is a pic with 3 people they will print it 3 times so that each person can have it. Check and see if that is available. I would have loved to have that as my favor...but didn't fit my budget.
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  • Did your brother have a photo booth with funny props? You can always tweak what he had. Like instead of renting a photo booth, create your own photo back drop and buy diff props that guest can use. I plan on doing something similar to this. Dollar Tree has a lot of fun props.

    if I think of anything else I will let you know.,.
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  •  Not a bad idea, Thanks Smile  I think that would be really cute with my pink and purple colors.
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  • Check out this company www.weddingsnaps.com

    I'm thinking about adding this as an option for my wedding. It's inexpensive and a great addition to be able to have photos instantly.
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  • If you want something very creative you should definitely choose a theme. Once you choose a theme everything will take off from there and you can narrow your search for details.
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    [QUOTE]Did your brother have a photo booth with funny props? You can always tweak what he had. Like instead of renting a photo booth, create your own photo back drop and buy diff props that guest can use. I plan on doing something similar to this. Dollar Tree has a lot of fun props. if I think of anything else I will let you know.,.
    Posted by Toiizloved[/QUOTE]

    No they did not have the props. I was also considering like a club photographer with a customize backdrop with our names and date on it  and the guest can take pictures in front of that. Still waiting to hear back from that photographer.
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    [QUOTE]If you want something very creative you should definitely choose a theme. Once you choose a theme everything will take off from there and you can narrow your search for details.
    Posted by sheikscorpio88[/QUOTE]

    My coordianator and I was pondering about a theme on Saturday. My colors are Pink(my fav) and Purple(his fav). I have always wanted a Pink wedding dress and I waiting  for a sample of my dress to come in so it can be dyed to see if it can come out to my color I want. If so I will be a happy camper  but I dont want to over do it with pink either.  My Cake topper and guess book has is the double hearts. I dont know... I am not that creative. At this point im sticking with the double hearts.
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    [QUOTE]<strong>cotton candy martini bar? 
    </strong>Posted by CaseynMike[/QUOTE]

    HEYYY...THAT'S MINE!!!<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-yell.gif" border="0" alt="Yell" title="Yell" />... LOL
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Looking for Creative Ideals : HEYYY...THAT'S MINE!!! ... LOL
    Posted by nursing2u[/QUOTE]
    I think the martini bar is really great idea. Not to mention i love martini's especially watermelon martini plus its pink. : )  What are your colors and how do you plan to do it may i ask.  I've seen several ideas. 
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    well my theme is "the ULTIMATE TAILGATING".. all about football.. soo we are having an insuite reception.. (ohh.. its in VEGAS).. all the food will be things you can get at a football event.. so there will be cupcakes that look like popcorn


    We wiill have an open bar.. but COTTON CANDY in Martini glasses.. that will be available for the bartender to make into COTTON CANDY MARTINI'S...my colors are PINK AND BLACK.. So it will be Pink cotton candy..

    Then other football food (upgraded).. and my favors will be football related too..

    the rest.. is still a work in progress.. keepin to myself..lol

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    [QUOTE]In Response to Looking for Creative Ideals : Do you have a theme? What time is your wedding?  When is your wedding (summer, winter, fall, spring)? I went to a bridal show and they were showcasing an Ice Cream Bar. There is always an option of having a dessert bar (mini cheesecakes, cream puffs, eclairs, espresso, coffee, hot cocoa, etc). There is a company here called Mag photo (i think) and what they do is go around during the reception and take pics of your guests. Some posed some not. They print out within 15 min on magnets. Your guests are then able to take it home with them as a favor. If it is a pic with 3 people they will print it 3 times so that each person can have it. Check and see if that is available. I would have loved to have that as my favor...but didn't fit my budget.
    Posted by MrsSmith2Be02[/QUOTE]

    <div>I am not real creative so i havnt come up with a theme yet. Maybe you can help. : ) My wedding in June 22, summer, at 4pm </div>
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  • You could also have caricature artists instead of the photo booth.

    If you're thinking food why not add a cookies and milk bar or have a food truck parked at the exit for to go snacks. I saw an article where they also had milkshake shots passed out
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    [QUOTE]You could also have caricature artists instead of the photo booth. If<strong> you're thinking food why not add a cookies and milk bar or have a food truck parked at the exit for to go snacks. I saw an article where they also had milkshake shots passed out
    </strong>Posted by M1ssJ[/QUOTE]

    THESE ARE AWESOMMMMMEEEEE IDEAS!!!! I need your brain..lol
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Looking for Creative Ideals : THESE ARE AWESOMMMMMEEEEE IDEAS!!!! I need your brain..lol
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  • What about an ice cream bar? I love ice cream!!  I also love the cookie bar idea. I wanted to do these for my wedding but they were so expensive.

     

  • Thank you to everyone that has posted ideas. My head is going now, i am so excited i cant sit still i know its going to be hard to sleep tonight All these ideas are so great. Now i got to make up my mind. 
    I will keep you'll posted!
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  • I am doing a candy bar.  Most people love them. I also love the photo booth with props.  I have heard of popcorn bar, pie bar, ice cream bar..ect.
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  • I did the chocolate fountain and it was a HUGE HIT !!
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