Any suggestions on a camping themed wedding?

Supercalif

I've decided to have a camping themed wedding (me and my husband-to-be LOVE camping). Does anyone have any good ideas for a menu, favors, flowers, decorations, etc? Our budget is really small (round-abouts $4000 for 50 people) so I'm prepared to be doing a lot of DIY-type stuff.
Not a formal event - I'll be wearing a wedding dress but it'll be a short one. We're going to be doing the ceremony and reception at a campground, I just need ideas for a menu, favors, flowers, decorations, etc.

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well i think best in order of events so here i go...
Ceremony:
-at the end of the aisle you could have a ton of candles framing around where you'll stand, or if you want to go all out have a standing arch with flowers in you colors (to keep costs down make sure the flowers you choose from are in season)
- wedding program: either way id do DIY something simple- one sheet in a subtle color of your choice and leave it like that , or roll it up and type it together with cheap, but pretty, ribbon and stick those in a basket for guest to pick up as they go to their seats
-sunblock: you could rent large umbrellas to place over the seated area in case of sun like these:
http://www.apartycenter.com/umbrellas.shtml
or you could give them individual paper parasols (it would be costly, but would double as your party favor
http://www.lunabazaar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=220
--------------these are not necessary,but are good incentives----------

Reception:
table set-up/decor: for centerpieces you can go to a florist, but i'd 1st check out your garden for filler flowers, like hydrangeas and then you could add extra things like branches coming out of the top, or limes in the vase, or you could just put them in a silver bucket from the dollar store/ dollar tree. Another option would be to buy tons of baby's breath and put them in a vase and then tie a ribbon in your choice of a color around the vase into a nice bow. Just play around with cheap/yet elegant filler flowers until you find something you like.( if you need inspiration just google image whatever flower you choose and add centerpiece to the end. here are some websites with filler flowers:
http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.com/filler-flowers.html
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/usfocfilandl.html

-LIghting: i know that lighting isn't probably the first thing you think of when it comes to decorating your reception, but nothing can hurt a beautiful wedding reception more the florescent lighting. Good lighting really sets the right tone, so if you can spend the extra money on up-lighting i'd encourage it. But if you can't don't worry candles, and christmas lights are also great for this too, just gather up all christmas lights you have, your parents have, your friends have, your neighbors have,... you get the picture. DON'T buy any lights until you've exhausted your resources, almost everyone has christmas lights, and if you give them some heads up, and ask nicely there really is no reason you should have to buy new ones. One last addition for some lighting would be lanterns like these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38899483@N05/3577306390/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38899483@N05/3576502155/in/photostream/

- Food if you and your family want to make the entire dinner the night before great!!! However, along with everything else you'll probably have to do that might be a bit much, i think that this is the time that you can call in a caterer
- cake/dessert: a wedding cake is traditional, but if you want to try some

- Favors: here are a couple ideas
~ baby tree(seedlings), or any other plant wedding favor
http://www.plantamemory.com/
~wild flower seeds
~chocolates, maple syrup, candle, candle holder, ect
http://www.myweddingfavors.com/

I really hope this helps
sorry for all the spelling errors,i know there's a ton of them i'm writing this at like 4 in the morning

good luck with everything!

What should I do for my birthday party?

Envisionda

So my 14th birthday is coming up, and I have no idea what to do. I need to have an awesome party!!! Trust me I have a good reputation of past parties! Hahaha it's gonna be girls and guys. Any ideas are appreciated. We are thinking about renting out summer camp place (high ropes course, lake, zipline, pool ect.) but I did something similar last year. Thanks!

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you should have a tropical theme at ur home if you don't have a pool turn on the sprinklers
invites:note in bottle,h
decor:star fish, seashells,umbrellas,surf boards,beach chairs,
games and activities: Marco polo(if you have a pool) volley ball, Frisbee,
cake:have each person make a sundae,order i beach themed one
food:pasta shells, kabobs,seafood,shrimp cocktail
drinks:smoothie,lemonade
snacks:shaved ice,Popsicle's,chips and dip,veggies and dip,fruit
favors:sun glasses,towel,beach ball,flip flops,grass skirt, Hawaiian flower necklace
put all the favors in beach bucket

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Help, i need ideas for this party?

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V

I am having a Toga Party and need any helpful hints on food, decoration, drinks, games, costumes etc... Please i need the info fast, if you have ever hosted one or have been to one or know stuff i need an answer

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Hahaha. In grade 6 we had a toga party..I believe we were studying geece or something at the time..everyone was assigned something to bring I dont remember the foods or drink that were there. But I would be happy to look it up for a while for you. I have a lot of free time :)

I found a simple explanation on how to make a toga from a sheet or big piece of fabric thought it might come in handy for you or some of your toga challenged guests!

The design is simple:

The toga cloth is basically long and narrow
(Which is why sheets don't work well)
Pin one end of it to your waist
Wrap it around you at least once
Should hang to about the knees
Pin it at the waist again, on the right or left side
Throw the rest over one shoulder
Around the back
Pin it at the waist again
Wear gym shorts underneath, or whatever you want
Sandals, if possible

This is the site it was from: http://www.howtomakeatoga.info/

Greeks ate a lot of fruits and veggies. I dont know how close youre following the whole toga theme but I would suggest and fruit and veggies tray and a cheese platter or tray. And grapes come to mind when I think of greek. I dont know why. Greek salad would be an obvious choice as well. Also plants for decor. I would say go to a local dollar store and buy some fake fruit and plants with some color combos that work together maybe some oranges and yellows and browns.

This site is a quick read for some simple yet obvious ideas.
http://www.howtomakeatoga.info/

Decoration:
-Fake or real plants/fruits (ivy vine garland would work wonders for this theme party)
-Golds and whites..Maybe hand up some white curtains or drape them around and add some gold tassles or something..Maybe find some cheap gold cups and such from a dollar store
-Grapes vines
-oil burning lamps or lanterns..probably could find some cheap camping ones from them dollar store and get some cheap gold spray paint or acrylic and go nuts!
-I dont know what the age group but a giant bowl with some gold colored stones at the bottom and some fake grapes floating in paired with some plaint white or gold floating tealights would look beautiful you could wrap some of the ivy garland around the bottom of the bowl and drape some grapes beside it on a table with the food.
- If you have the time and know who is all coming and its not a massive amount of guests expected maybe you could write their names in a gold sharpy on their cups in greek for a cute/quirky feel. Heres a site for writing greek if it doesnt work you could google(http://www.wandel.person.dk/greek.html)
-set up a nice table with a large draped flowy table cloth..if it was a cheap one or old you could paint some greek numerals on it with gold if youre not a great painter you could grab up some 'classy' looking stamps from the dollar store and use the gold paint to stamp on the table or add some tassles or even just some gold confetti if youre not able to ruin a table cloth :P Set up your veggie,fruit and cheese trays along with a punch bowl and some fake grapes sprinkled around the table with some candles. This will be a definite eye catcher. Everyone would be drawn to the table. You could put the cups with the names on it here and tie a plastic knife, fork and spoon together with some gold ribbon!
-If you have a fabric land or any fabric stores close to your place you could check their clearance section for white fabric for the table cloth or draping around the party area or some deep red which would also look beautiful for drpaing over furniture and stuff to give it more of a greek feel.

I think thats good for decorations. You could googles for more I will add some good links in the source box when im finished for you.

Food:

-For food I would suggest buying some fruit and veggies or using what you have at home. If you buy the premade platters from your local grocery store I think it would look classy on a big platter. at my dollar stores they have tons of cheap ones..if you find a boring one dress it up with some gold paint or fake leaves or grapes or little gems or something. Have a peek at the craft aisle in your dollar store.
-Have a big cheese platter in a variety of colors mix it up. Sprinkle grapes on top of the cheese for a pretty look!
-Have some nuts on a platter..nuts are always good for a party..get some different kinds in there.
-Get some different kinds of breads..grab some small loaves of different kinds from the grocery store to try...cut it into slices and serve with a funky looking cheeseball or some butter.
-if you want to fancy it up get a bunch of tooth picks from the $$ store ( I LOVE dollar stores if you cant tell by now hehe) And stick your cheese on tooth picks maybe some different fruit on tooth picks. ( cut up apples, pears, grapes,figs) Or take it a step further and put some fruit and cheese mixed on skewers for some gorgeous colorful kabobs then line them up all pretty on a platter!

ps: you can always make a pretty whipped fruit dip to put in the middle of the platter..I cna google a recipe if you want.

Drinks:
- different kinds of wine if its a mature type of crowd
-I would make a fruit punch in a HUGE bowl with some pretty ice cubes..you could find little gems from the dollar store and freeze them in the ice cubes or even try freezing bits of fruit inside that will go with the flavor of your punch. You can make this with alcohol or without. Add chunks of fruit to it for a colorful drink! (You can even add some real edible flowers on top to float around in it for a more delicate look.)
Here is an easy fruit punch recipe. You can substitute gingerale for sprite. I would!
Ingredients:
36 ounces frozen orange juice
36 ounces frozen lemon juice
2 cans pineapple juice
2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail
3 qts ginger ale

Mix all the ingredients together except ginger ale; add ginger ale just before serving. Place ice block in punch bowl; pour punch over ice block just before serving.

Activities/Games:
-music..for a more mature feel go for a soft harp type music..for kids..top 40s or even the radio haha. Could burn a cd with son or daughters fave tunes on it for the party.
-Have a costume competiton. include awards like "best costume", "most authentic", "best accessories", "most likely to become a Roman goddess", etc.. (you can make some trophies easily for this aswell to give them. At my dollar store we have tons of different kinds of plastic cups..paint them gold and write the award title on it with sharpy..add some ribbon or garland or something around it.
-Trivia game with some greek mythology.
-Bob for olives!
-Hang a curtain and decorate it for people to take pictures infront of. Use a digi cam for the picctures and then print them off and send them to your guests after the party so they have something to remember it by :)
-buy some glow in the dark bracelets, necklaces etc to have fun with.
-Wet toga contests! Adults only! haha

I hope you have an awesome party. If I miss a link or anything in the source box gimme a shout I'll be happy to find it again or look up more stuff for you! Planning parties gets me so excited!! I hope yours turns out awesome! Enjoy!

I am planning a party for a friend that is joining the MARINES. I want MARINES as the theme. Any suggestions?

Candi C

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My husband's a Marine, good luck to your friend, it's an honorable profession.
-If he is going to Marine Corps Boot Camp, it is called stepping into the yellow footprints. Make footprints out of yellow poster board and put them on the floor as a walkway to the chow.
-Make up a sign directing people to the "Chow Hall" (the food).
-Use cammoflage material for tablecloths, Walmart usually has it.
-Put mosquito netting across the doorways and windows, hang some plastic 'weapons' on it, toy knives, guns, etc.
-Patriotic music cd playing
-A cake using 'sand' on top of the icing (coarsly crumbled brown sugar). Get some little green plastic toy soldiers to use as decor along with some little toy military vehicles.
If you can get a small Marine flag to top of the cake, great!
-Make up a bunch of small ziploc bags as party favors, containing a small tube of toothpaste, shampoo, etc., he will be getting a lot of those in care packages when he deploys.
-Don't use a Navy theme, Marines are Marines-- not sailors!
-Marine corps colors are scarlet and gold. Get disposable dishes, utensils, napkins, etc. in those colors.
-There is a tradition in the Marine Corps called a 'Dining In.' Part of the ceremony is parading in the beef to see if it is fit to eat. Serve roast beef as part of this tradition.
-Make up a Memory book for everyone to sign with his/her name and address. He will need cards and letters when he deploys and the memory book will remind him of how thoughtful you are.
Good luck to him.... Ooh-Rah
OBTW... If everyone at the party would learn to say "Ooh-Rah," with emphasis on the first syllable, it will give him a good start, he will be hearing it a lot.

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Where are some really beautiful churches in Northern Michigan?

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hugatree3

I am planning my wedding and my dream is to get married in a small church Up North in the fall. I want a place surrounded by trees and the place unfortunately cant be TOO small as my fiance and i both have relatively large families

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Addison Oaks, Leonard

So some relatives might call it ugly, but the English Tudor-style mansion that sits among 750 acres of woodlands and lakes is the most magical place.

The French country decor is easy to get used to after seeing the private bridal suite upstairs, then walking back down stairs. A bride can truly picture taking that walk on her wedding day and it's an amazing feeling. It's like knowing when a dress is the one, so long as it's not outside the budget.

Touring the building and the grounds feels like a stroll through a relative's house. It's just that cozy. The outdoor garden ceremony is picture perfect, just like the movies. Vast windows and a wood deck look out onto the lake. Honeymooning can start early at the park's campgrounds or cabins.


Hartwick Pines, Grayling

Sitting among 49 acres of magnificent, old growth white pines, is the little Chapel of the Pines. It's set so far from anything ordinary that it's the perfect spot for those who are just in awe of nature.

Foot trails lead you from a visitor center, through the forest and up to the chapel, and is all handicap accessible! Stay and camp at Hartwick pines, rustic style or in one of their cabins, or one of the many bed and breakfasts in the great up north. For information call the park office at 989 348-7068.

Castle Farms, Charlevoix

Want to feel like a princess goddess and still have the outdoorsy, unique wedding of your dreams?

Castle Gardens offers both of those, even if the couple is not from the area. It's totally worth the weekend trip for family members. Who doesn't want to party in a castle? Your guests can stroll the halls and marvel at the beauty of the building and its grounds.

The ceremonies are held in the courtyard, where the bride and groom and their guests are surrounded by the brick and cobblestone walls of the castle. An indoor chapel is also an option for the bride and groom.

Can you recommend some fun tiki hut or juke joint party decorations?

Kilroy Rob

At camp, we have a open air building made of rough cut lumber and not painted. It is used for our parties. I'd like to make it feel more fun and exotic. Something like a Tiki hut or a juke joint. I don't need or want high-end or "classy" items....just fun lights, signs, etc. Any suggestions? I want to have fun with this......

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You could try this place to get stuff and for general ideas:

http://www.bungalowbeachdesigns.com/sutrbe.html


EDITED TO ADD: Found a few more great sites for ideas...

http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/exotic/tropical-jungle-bedroom-decorating-ideas.html

http://kidsthemebedrooms.com/underwater/bedrooms-bathrooms-dolphins-seashells-theme-decorating-ideas.html

http://teensthemes.com/surfer/beach-surfer-girl-theme-bedroom-decorating.html

http://boysthemebedrooms.com/surfing/surfing-safari-beach-theme-bedroom-decor.html
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What should I do for my birthday party?

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Envisionda

So my 14th birthday is coming up, and I have no idea what to do. I need to have an awesome party!!! Trust me I have a good reputation of past parties! Hahaha it's gonna be girls and guys. Any ideas are appreciated. We are thinking about renting out summer camp place (high ropes course, lake, zipline, pool ect.) but I did something similar last year. Thanks!

Answer
you should have a tropical theme at ur home if you don't have a pool turn on the sprinklers
invites:note in bottle,h
decor:star fish, seashells,umbrellas,surf boards,beach chairs,
games and activities: Marco polo(if you have a pool) volley ball, Frisbee,
cake:have each person make a sundae,order i beach themed one
food:pasta shells, kabobs,seafood,shrimp cocktail
drinks:smoothie,lemonade
snacks:shaved ice,Popsicle's,chips and dip,veggies and dip,fruit
favors:sun glasses,towel,beach ball,flip flops,grass skirt, Hawaiian flower necklace
put all the favors in beach bucket

What are some good movies to watch for my 13th birthday?

Zukyo Star

For my 13th birthday I am having a slumber party..Hollywood style. With lots of fun Hollywood looking decors and more I have everything. EXCEPT at least 5 good movies to watch at night. Nothing too scary, but some movies that would go along with my theme that aren't too childish. Examples of childish movies: High School musical, Camp Rock, ect.

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You could watch Avatar,The lovely bones,Alice in Wonderland,Eagle eye,The lovely bones,terminator salvation ,Hachiko a dogs tale,Star wars or Percy Jackson and the lightning theift.


I hope you have a wonderful party and a lovely 13

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