Seven Closely Guarded Secrets of Wedding Rehearsals
This is a long article! At the bottom there are seven tips for your wedding rehearsal… This article is by KELLY CARR
Even though I received three ministry degrees, not one of my classes ever taught me to perform a wedding or lead a wedding rehearsal. I guess that falls under the “sink or swim” category. This means that the only way to learn is by doing them. It also means that the learning lab is the actual wedding and rehearsal. This can be very unfortunate for the couple and for the minister. Hopefully the minister will have a good mentor who can show him or her the ropes and walk them through it.
Fortunately, my first few weddings did not require me to lead a rehearsal. That allowed me to focus on finding a good wedding ceremony and a template that I still use for most of my weddings today. After I became a Pastor church members needed me to perform weddings for them in our church. Since it was a small, single staff church, that meant that I was responsible for scheduling the facility, leading the rehearsal, and performing the wedding, not to mention meeting with the couple several times beforehand to discuss the wedding and for premarital counseling.
Being very young and naïve when I came to my first wedding rehearsal as a minister I only expected to rehearse the ceremony. I thought that would be my only responsibility other than opening and closing the building. I smile when I think back on just how young and naïve I was. It was something similar to a lamb being tossed into a cage of lions. And these were people who liked me. You see, even though I was only expecting to be responsible for rehearsing the ceremony, the expectation of the couple and the family was that I would be in charge of the entire rehearsal. (This is why I believe every church should have a paid wedding coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the facilities, personnel, equipment, clean-up, and leading the rehearsal. This relieves the Minister of this role and allows him or her to function as a Minister to the couple instead of an umpire. This also enables a busy Minister to not attend a rehearsal when there is schedule conflict. Oh well, live and learn.)
But there are also other considerations. Where is everybody supposed to stand? Where do the groom and the groomsmen enter? What order do the bride’s attendants come in? What music is played for each section of the processional? In what order does everyone walk out during the recessional? Who is responsible to get the bridal party lined up? Where do the parents, step-parents, and grandparents sit during the wedding?
Another issue I was not prepared for was how to handle conflict. I know, there should not be any conflict at a wedding rehearsal. It should be a day of relaxed joy. However, it is an event that is ripe for conflict and tension, especially if there has been very little planning. It is usually attended by the bridal party, the minister, some extended family and friends of both the bride and the groom. In other words, there is a wide variety of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and wedding experiences. There are multiple personality types involved and some of them love to be in the spotlight and some of them just get frustrated if it seems like no one is in control and time is wasting and they are eager to jump in and take charge to “save the day.” There are hidden landmines of family secrets and an ever increasing landscape of broken families with step-parents and half-brothers and sisters who might have suppressed resentment just waiting to come to the surface. Not every family is “The Brady Bunch.” Everyone has an opinion. If you are lucky, no alcohol has been served to anyone prior to this. This is an environment where anything can happen. We all know of stories where a mother, step-mother, father, sister, or brother asserted themselves and ruined what could have been a very pleasant time.
I was fortunate on this occasion that everyone was patient with me since I was young and inexperienced and most of them knew me. I was also fortunate that there were no strong willed people who wanted to force something on everyone and the community itself was rather “laid back.” There were a couple of Christian ladies there who were able to make a few suggestions in a nice and tactful way, and we were able to get through that rehearsal in about 2 and one half hours! Everyone still felt very confused about some of the details but we were all ready to leave. When it was finally over everyone was exhausted. I got to go home, but they still had to go to the Rehearsal Dinner, late!
Afterwards I felt like I had just run a marathon. I was exhausted. Why had no one told me about this? Why didn’t one of my professors warn me or teach me? Maybe they did and I just didn’t listen. I knew there had to be a better way.
I stumbled through a few more of these and learned more each time so that I could get the time down to something more endurable for me and for them. I learned how to head off a few problems ahead of time. I learned who to listen to and who to ignore. I learned who else needed to be there. But it was not until I actually began working with wedding coordinators that I really learned how to conduct an efficient and well-run rehearsal where everyone left feeling confident about the wedding day. When I worked with these wedding coordinators, all of them women, I watched how they worked with the couples, how they worked with the family, how they led the actual rehearsal, when they turned it over to the minister to go through the ceremony, and what they really wanted the minister to do during the rehearsal (not read the whole ceremony), several different but beautiful options, and much more.
In short, I learned their “system.” I don’t know if any of them would have called it a “system,” but that is exactly what it was. I worked with several different coordinators through the years and their “system” is almost exactly the same. They had just been taught a few of these things by mentors and by trial and error. I learned by observing and practicing the techniques they had mastered.
Allow me to go on record right now and say that I think a good wedding planner or wedding coordinator is worth her weight in gold! I think every couple should contract with one even if they are getting married in their own church. What they save you in time, headaches, trouble, mistakes, and even vendor costs, will be well worth their fee. Especially since the average wedding now costs $28,000.00. However, I know that not everyone can afford to do this or find an available wedding coordinator. If your church has one, it might be a good idea to pay them extra to help you coordinate not only the rehearsal and wedding at that facility, but to also help with some of the other vendor issues. Just a thought.
Since I often worked with couples who did not have wedding coordinators and expected me as the Minister to “make it happen,” I put together my own “system” based on what I had learned from these seasoned wedding pros. I call it the Wedding Rehearsal Genie . It is based on the Seven Secrets of an Amazing Wedding Rehearsal. The “Genie” includes a tool to meet the needs of each of these “Seven Secrets.” It even includes an article on “How to Conduct a Wedding Rehearsal in 30 Minutes or Less.” I really created this valuable resource to help Ministers, Church wedding coordinators, hotel wedding coordinators, and Wedding Planners who are just getting started. I highly recommend it to any Minister who is called on to fill this role. It is reasonable and will save you your weight in gold through the years. It is also indispensible to the couple who is getting married without a wedding coordinator. It is a tool they could work through together in about an hour and feel totally confident before their rehearsal. The couple can then choose an organized friend to help them on the day of the rehearsal and the wedding to make sure that everyone is in the right place at the right time.
Let’s face it…people will spend hundreds of dollars on a dress to wear one time, hundreds on a cake you they will only eat only one bite from, thousands on a place to spend the day, hundreds or even thousands on gorgeous flowers that fade in days, all so their wedding ceremony will be beautiful and graceful. THE KEY TO MAKING THAT ALL HAPPEN IS A PRE-PLANNED AND WELL-DIRECTED REHEARSAL. Please do NOT leave it to chance. No one dreams of seeing their wedding on America’s Funniest Videos. A small investment in planning and preparation right now that will make a huge difference in a VERY IMPORTANT AND MEMORABLE DAY.
Right now, I want to give you the Seven Secrets to an Amazing Wedding Rehearsal.
Secret #1 Knowledge
Knowing the Essential Ingredients and Participants in the Wedding Ceremony. This is what the Wedding Ceremony At-A-Glance is designed to provide. You must know all the details of this particular wedding and who is involved in any part of the ceremony. You must know all of this before the Rehearsal begins! This great little tool was given to me by a wedding coordinator who has done more than 900 rehearsals.
Secret #2 Positioning
Knowing exactly where everyone in the Wedding Party is supposed to stand during the ceremony. This is what you receive in the Platform Chart. You cannot wait until everyone walks down the aisle to decide where they are all standing.
Secret #3 Order
Knowing exactly what order the members of the Wedding Party are supposed to walk into the auditorium and out of the auditorium or chapel and some suitable options. This is what the Processional and Recessional Orders provide. Everyone will be asking you when they are supposed to walk in and who they follow. It solves so many problems when you can pull out your form and show them exactly what their place is.
Secret #4 Seating
Knowing exactly where everyone is supposed to be seated during the Wedding Ceremony whether they were at the rehearsal or not because not all of the important people in the ceremony are on the platform. This is what the Seating Chart for the Wedding Ceremony provides. Couples often get so concerned about deciding where everyone is supposed to sit at the Rehearsal Dinner or the Wedding Reception that they often forget about the Wedding Ceremony itself. Deciding this before the rehearsal is a very important key to heading off tension and confrontation at the rehearsal and on the day of the Wedding.
Secret #5 Timing
Someone said Timing is Everything. That is so true in a wedding. When does the music begin, which music is supposed to be playing and when, and who is responsible to make that happen? Who is supposed to light the candles and when? Who is responsible to line up the Bride and her attendants? The 3-D Wedding Ceremony Chart describes how to design your own 3-D Chart which you can customize as needed. This simple chart keeps everyone on the same page during the actual ceremony.
Secret #6 Procedure
What specific steps do you take before and during your rehearsal to make things run smoothly, orderly and efficiently. There is a specific set of steps to take. The article, “How to Conduct a Rehearsal in 30-Minutes or Less” is the perfect step by step how to article that will make it a snap. Prior planning is a must.
Secret #7 Instant Access
The person in charge of the Wedding Rehearsal must have instant access to all of the details of the wedding ceremony and the wedding party at their fingertips at all times. They must also have instant access to common wedding information such as where certain people are to stand or be seated. In addition, they must have instant access to several options in case the Bride decides at the last minute to change some detail. If you are a Wedding Coordinator and have several weddings to do you will need to keep a file for each one with their specific details. I have performed about 300 weddings and attended almost that many rehearsals. Nothing works as efficiently as having a clipboard or manila folder with the right information in front of you. A PDA will not work. You need something you can print out, carry with you, fill in the blanks, and make notes on as needed.
The most important thing about these seven secrets is that they really do work. Everyone wants a perfect wedding, but the only way to get anything close to that is to have a really good rehearsal. No one can guarantee that you wedding rehearsal will be fun and stress free, but knowing and following these “secrets” will give you the very best shot at it.
Whether you are a couple planning your wedding or a minister or coordinator looking for some help in conducting a rehearsal. I hope these insights gained from personal experience will helpful to you. And, I would encourage you to take a look at my Wedding Rehearsal Genie and see if it would meet your needs.
Preparing for Your Wedding Photo Shoot
Author: SA Wedding Photographers
It’s always nice to know what you’re in for when you have your wedding photos done as this will prepare you mentally.
Important questions to consider prior to your big day would be what style of photos you prefer as this can be either traditional, spontaneous, arty etc. Another question would be whether you’d prefer colour, sepia or black and white photos; with or without frames or a mix of everything. This all needs to be discussed with your wedding photographer before the wedding day - besides the fact that he/she needs to know what your preferences and requirements are, the photographer can give you some guidance and advice on must-have shots so that the photos you imagine can take on real life form.
Although there are so many hair styles to choose from, keep in mind that you’ll have to look at these photos for ever, so I would advise against anything very different or extreme (the kids will probably just tease you about this later!). If you want your wedding photos to be timeless, go for a classic, simplistic hair style that would be easy to manage throughout your photo shoot and day.
Its important to have a trial run with your make-up to avoid last minute disappointment. You know what you feel comfortable with, again, this needs to suit your personality. You want to mingle with your guests feeling comfortable and self assured. Your wedding make-up should compliment you, not change you - rather keep it natural and fresh.
Keep the main thing the main thing - firstly you need to feel comfortable and most importantly be yourself so that your unique personality would reflect on the photos. But a girl needs all the help she can get and if a few props will help you to relax and have fun – why not!
Take some props with or ask the photographer to supply some interesting objects that you can use during your photo shoot, for example a hat, colourful sarong (that will double up to keep your dress clean in case you have to get down and dirty), a wedding invitation, your garter, a cigar for the groom etc . Give your photographer some healthy attitude and the right tools to be creative.
We so often invest our precious time in things that won’t last – yes, its important that you look absolutely breathtaking but besides looking beautiful, the photo shoot takes priority as this is what you would take with you long after the champagne has lost its bubble. You can either shy away and lose out on stunning memories or you can forget yourself, go beyond yourself and have fun!
Why To Choose a Custom Wedding Gown?
He bought you the perfect ring, you picked the perfect reception site, and the wedding plans are in full swing.
Now it’s time to find the perfect wedding gown to wear on one of the biggest days of your entire life. Every bride knows the importance of perfection in this, from the minute she walks into the ceremony to the time that the last guest leaves the reception, all eyes are on her, and a dress that is anything less than perfect is just unacceptable.
Keeping in stride with the hottest celebrities, brides across the world are having their wedding dresses custom made for three reasons – custom made gowns provide a one-of-a-kind design, a perfect fit, and and that perfect look.
A custom made wedding dress offers brides the freedom of having the dress of their dreams tailor made to show off their assets and hide their flaws. From a list of your measurements, your custom wedding dress is constructed to perfectly fit you and you alone. Your custom wedding dress will also often include inner support and comfort measures that are not commonly found in off the rack dresses, each designed with comfort and a smooth silhouette in mind.
For brides who are especially detail oriented, a custom wedding gown can offer them the fine details that they are looking for, as intricate as hand sewn monogramming on the inner lining of their gown.
Another big draw of a custom wedding dress, other than having a dress that is one-of-a-kind, is that you can have the dress of your dreams at a significantly lower price than you would otherwise pay for it. For a Monique Lhuillier gown you are looking at nearly $30,000 just for the designer label inside it. Brides can take a photo of their favorite high-end designer gown and have it custom made at much less than half of the price, with the silhouette catered precisely to their body type. No wonder this trend has taken off!
For your own elegant tailored wedding dress, we recommend TailoredWeddingDresses.com
Tips to Hosting a One-of-a-Kind Wedding!
Brides are always looking for ways to make their wedding bigger, better, and more memorable than everyone else’s. With this element of competition in the wings, brides are looking to less traditional themes to make their weddings stand out from the crowd. In doing so, brides have found that with a little creativity their wedding ceremony and reception can be as unique and fabulous as the bride and groom themselves!
A few tips to hosting your one of a kind wedding begin with picking the perfect theme (see our previous wedding theme post!). Once the theme is chosen, brides can make each and every facet of the ceremony and reception exclusively theirs. Yes, Victorian garden weddings in the spring are both pretty and practical, but they have lost their charm over the years – as have most typical weddings to date.
This is where the personalities of the bride and groom really come into play. If the couple both love Elvis, why not have an exceptional Elvis themed wedding complete with Elvis impersonators? Or, explore your hobbies. Do you both have a passion for art? How about a spectacular Artists of the World themed wedding, with each table showcasing its own fabulous artist? Or, if there are a lot of artists that you admire – how about a famous painter or sculptor per person at each table?
While these themes may not exactly fit your particular tastes as a couple, they are fuel for your fire when it comes to planning a one of a kind event. Couples need to look outside the box and into their hearts to find the theme that best fits them. Once that theme is found, every little detail can be catered to their personalities – such as pirate fanatics being married on the gang plank and adventure seekers being married upon landing from a group dive through the sky. With a little creativity your one of a kind possibilities are endless!
Wedding Themes for Every Couple!
When it comes to wedding themes, the sky is the limit!
Brides-to-be can choose just the right theme to fit their personalities to a tee. From sports to flowers to fantasy and beyond, brides have countless options when it comes to picking the perfect theme for the biggest day of their lives!
That being said, brides often struggle with finding their perfect theme – especially if they and their soon to be husbands have different passions in life. For example, she loves flowers and he loves the Yankees. While those may seem to be at completely opposite ends of the spectrum, with a little creativity and a lot of flexibility those themes can be married into one cohesive (and impressive!) theme for guests to talk about for years.
Seasons often lend significantly to the theme of a wedding. Spring weddings are delightfully flower filled, fall weddings are fabulous with priceless foliage, and winter weddings are wonderful often with snow on the ground and holidays in full swing. Cultural weddings are making a big splash in recent years, with couples marrying their cultural identities into one huge celebration. The couple’s favorite ethnic foods are served side by side. Customs are lavishly performed throughout the day providing an event to remember for all guests present.
Other wedding themes that have been gaining popularity are fairytale weddings (think Cinderella’s Castle) and ancient time weddings (think Medieval Times – literally, they’re performed within the medieval castles!). To the dismay of many brides, sport theme weddings are slowly gaining popularity as well – while the team logo may not be plastered everywhere, the colors and décor make it obvious who the couple is rooting for!
Brides need to take create a vision for their big day and make their visions come to life. Themes are often scary for brides, because too much can make the wedding tacky, where as too little can make the wedding bland – finding that perfect balance takes a lot of time and a little bit of creativity, but the result is priceless!
Some wedding theme ideas (to give you a nice headstart) are listed below:
* destination wedding theme - have you thought about being married far away from where you live? Maybe an island wedding theme or an asian theme wedding may be appropriate. You may want to have an hawaiian theme wedding, or beach theme wedding, with the difference being the wedding is in your backyard…
* a different time - some couples just love the idea of using a different era to plan their wedding… Think western wedding theme, victorian wedding theme, 1920s wedding theme, mexican theme wedding…
* a seasonal wedding - you can use the seasons to help you plan the perfect wedding. A winter theme wedding, a fall theme wedding, or a tropical theme wedding. Choosing this type of themed wedding will help you find the perfect inseason flowers, , will help you decide on the location (ie garden theme wedding, or a church wedding, will it be an outdoor wedding theme?).
* a romantic wedding theme - some couples just can’t wait to get into ‘theme’ and sweep each other away. Think cinderella theme wedding, a fairy tale theme wedding, butterfly theme wedding.
* a cultural wedding - irish theme wedding, chinese theme wedding, french theme wedding… Imagine getting married to a groom in his quilt?
* a sports theme wedding - yes, it’s true! Some couples just love their footy team and couldn’t think of a better theme for their nuptials. Imagine skydiving or scuba diving your way to wedlock.
* a favourite food or drink - a wine theme wedding may just lead you to being married in a gorgeous winery with your favourite wine as your toast.
* your favourite colour - what about using your favourite wedding color to set the scene? Dresses, bows, table clothes, flowers, cars, confetti… The list goes on.
* do you want to elope? How about a las vegas theme wedding, with Elvis as your celebrant?
Just use your imagination and you’ll be amazed where it may take you! And Enjoy!
What Kind of People Seek Wedding Sponsorship?
There is a wide misconception on exactly what a wedding sponsorship is. The type of people who seek out sponsors for their wedding are, for the most part people who understand budgeting. The concept of wedding sponsorship has been around for quite a while but still in some circles controversial. People have read articles and heard stories about couples who have gone this route and saved thousands of dollars in the process but the interesting thing about some of these couples, is that they could easily afford the wedding in the first place. So why go through the process of locating sponsors? Could it be that it just made “good sense”. Now I would have said “business sense” but that’s where it gets controversial. I have listened to heated arguments about this exact topic, almost as if the discussion was about politics. Some argue that this is a special day and it should not be tainted by the domination of corporate involvement. Just to be fair, most of these arguments take place due to lack of information on this subject. I think that most people when they here the words “Corporate Sponsor” they think of banners, flyers, display booths, print media and even publicity gimmicks. At the very least have a preconceived image of the words “Sponsored By…” etched in their minds.
Sponsored weddings are not corporate events and should not be treated as such. The form of sponsorship, which appeals to most wedding couples and corporate sponsors alike, are cross promotion and barter opportunities. As an example, if you were already prepared to pay $7000.00 for the wedding venue and the vendor said to you “ look, if you give me the names of three more potential wedding couples that I might call to promote to my venue, I will give you a 70% discount ($4900.00). Now if you knew three couples that were getting married in the next year, you might be inclined to pass the name on to the venue owner, and take advantage of this discount. There is no different between this scenario and what a wedding sponsor can be. Two things to remember; everything is negotiable on some level and everything has some value to someone. If you would like more information on wedding sponsorship go to http://www.sponsoryourwedding.com
There’s Beauty In the Break Down – Picking the Best Dress for Your Body!
Every bride to be knows the importance of finding the perfect dress for her wedding day. The dress has to fit perfectly and make every picture taken one that she will be proud of for many years to come. She has to feel beautiful, sexy, and most importantly she must feel like a princess. The dress shopping process is one that is both intimidating and time consuming. Here is a time and agony saving guide for every bride to follow when she picks the most important dress of her life.
If you’re PEAR shaped:
Do try on full A-line silhouettes
Do consider V-neck tops
Don’t try on a single trumpet or mermaid dress
Do try on strapless necklines
Don’t try on sheath silhouettes
If you’re APPLE shaped:
Do try on princess seam a-line silhouettes
Do consider V-neck tops with plunging necklines
Don’t try on a single ball gown
Do try a constructed empire-waist silhouette
If you’re STRAIGHT shaped:
Do try on ball gown silhouettes
Do consider creative and different necklines
Do try on mermaid and trumpet silhouettes
Don’t try on a single soft sheath
Do try on full A-line silhouettes
If you’re PLUS-SIZED:
Dropped waist a-line silhouettes will elongate and slim you
Don’t try on a single fitted silhouette made of clingy material
Do try on flat-front ball own silhouettes
If you’re TALL:
Do try ball gown silhouettes and A-line silhouettes with defined waists
Don’t try on a single princess seamed silhouette
Do try on mermaid and trumpet silhouettes
If you’re PETITE:
Do try on sheath and A-line silhouettes
Don’t try on a single ball gown or dropped waist silhouette
Do try on empire waist gowns
The Dress Style Tell-All!
The style of your dress is the single most important factor in creating your look on your wedding day. Wedding dresses range from sleek and simple to grand and elaborate depending on what you are looking for, and what kind of statement you want to make on your wedding day. The silhouette of your dress is the first thing your guests see when you begin to walk down the aisle. You want to make sure that your first impression is a memorable one!
The Ball Gown
Ball Gowns enhance small waist lines and hide any faults from the waist down, making them the ideal dress for any bride to be who is struggling with losing those last ten pounds! Ball Gown styles with dropped-waist bodices are the hot style of the season, offering a little sex appeal to your princess style dress.
The A-Line
The A-Line wedding dress is by far the most flattering dress for every body type. A-line dresses slim brides down without taking away the full skirt that brides crave for their big day. Full A-line dresses work best for brides who are looking to hide a few flaws in the butt or thigh areas, where modified A-line dresses offer less fabric and are ideal for brides looking to show off their curves.
The Mermaid
Mermaid style wedding dresses work best for brides who have been hitting the gym and want to show off their hard work. Mermaid dresses hug the body, making them ideal for brides with small hips who want to show off their sexy silhouette.
The Empire
Empire dresses are known by their waistline that sits right below the bust with the rest of the dress flowing freely from that point. Empire dresses are ideal for brides with small bust lines as they create definition and draw attention to the neckline. They are also (ironically) suitable for brides with large bust lines as the square neckline can conceal and minimize a large bust.
The Column
Column style dresses are a narrow cut that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem, elongating petite brides and accentuating slender figures. Column style dresses hug every curve of the body tightly, making them less than ideal for brides looking to conceal problem areas.
To see examples of dress styles, go to TailoredWeddingDresses.com
How to Have a Celebrity Wedding on a Budget
Each year A-listers set the stage for wedding trends. From the dresses they wear to the foods they eat and the favors they give, every celebrity wedding sets the stage for what is in that season. Celebrity weddings are a great starting point for your own wedding extravaganza, and with a little thrifty thinking you can have the same celeb wedding for much, much less!
The Dress
Celebrity brides have their beautiful wedding dresses custom made just for them by their favorite designers. But you don’t have to track down Monique or Vera for your own custom made designer style wedding dress. Brittany Spears wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier wedding dress for her wedding with a trumpet silhouette that cost nearly $30,000 – the same dress, minus the Monique Lhuillier label, can cost less than $2000! (Check out www.TailoredWeddingDresses.com!)
The Jewelery
Celebrity brides often borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelery from famous, high-end designers such as Harry Winston for their wedding day. While brides on a budget may not have the means to call up Harry or Neil Lane for their wedding day bling, there is no reason that they too cannot borrow the best of the best for their wedding day. Savvy brides have been borrowing jewels from their family and friends for years, picking and choosing the perfect pieces to compliment their beautiful wedding dresses. Just be sure to return each piece to its rightful owner right after the wedding!
The Cake
When it comes to celebrity brides, the cake served is often second to none in both taste and decoration. The big Hollywood trend this year is to serve each guest their own miniature wedding cake. Sure, everyone would love their own wedding cake brought out, but brides on a budget cringe at the idea of one cake, let alone 100! That being said, I have a spectacular idea for all you brides out there – one centerpiece wedding cake for each table! Not only will this give your guests the honor of sharing in your cake cutting wishes, it doubles as a centerpiece cutting your floral cost dramatically! It’s a win-win!
The Personal Touches
Celebrity brides spare nothing when it comes to adding personal touches to their wedding day. Carmen Electra had a cake made of white chocolate Oreo cheesecake covered with Swarovski crystals and Adam Sandler served Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Other celebrity brides have served monogrammed McDonald’s burgers on silver platters and personalized heart candies costing nearly as much as their cake did. You can have the same personalized touches at little cost just by being thrifty. Skip the Swarovski and head to the craft store for inexpensive crystals to decorate your cake with – at less than one dollar per crystal you can’t go wrong! Monogrammed McDonald’s burgers may be out of the budget, but M&M’s and Candy Hearts can be personalized for as little as $6 per pound for your guests to enjoy instead. And if you are looking to really wow your guests, Hershey’s offers huge one-pound Kisses with personalized wrappers – what a sweet way to end your night!
