f rom a magic trick ice-breaker to a carnivale-esque stilt-walker, reception entertainment that’s borderline wild-child shouldn’t be frowned upon so quickly. Whether it’s a little sleight of hand, a penchant for pyro, or a reincarnation of that infamous Footloose barn scene, fab fun activities for all spread warmth and good cheer before you can say pouf! cirque du oh yey!

b rides have been fair warned – nuptial affairs can crack even the most solid nest egg. Dollars start disappearing left and right, and before you know it, that budget has become your ball and chain. But there’s no need to despair. Just pair savvy smarts with artsy pizzazz, and in no time, you’ll have cut back without cutting those special corners your deserving heart desires. timing - c’est

c andles are second only to rose petals in the romance department, but even if sentimental isn’t your thing, soft, flattering and most importantly, photogenic lighting is everyone’s thing. Cut them short and chic or create a collection of varying heights and widths for some vogue illumination. Use scented candles to get your hall smelling as good as it looks, but nothing strong enough to compet

a guest list heavier on the disco moms than the blasé teens is not what differentiates a crowd of head bobbers from gyrating foot stompers. It’s the music. If you’ve chosen to go the way of the tangible, take heed to the little things before unleashing those songsters on a finicky audience. Atmosphere is what makes a wedding worthy of anecdotes to come, and nothing tarnishes mood like an ears