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ADDING ANTIQUE ARTIFACTS LIKE DOORS & WINDOWS TO YOUR WEDDING

Here is a new trend for the very popular rustic wedding enthusiast. What many people are doing is slightly restoring a piece of architecture for decorative purposes at their wedding.

The rustic theme was very popular this year and I saw some similar ideas at all of them.

Two weeks in a row, I was the DJ for a rustic-style weddings. The first wedding was at the Apel Inn in Altamont. The other wedding was at Revolution Hall of Browns Brewery in Troy, NY.

One continuing decoration trend I am seeing this year is the small sections of wood as the centerpiece and both of these rustic weddings had this. It is funny though, because these particular weddings also both had pieces of old home construction being used as decorations for their place carding.

The only difference is one wedding had a door, while the other had a window. Here are some pictures that I took so you could get an idea on how to do something similar. Thanks for looking!

ANTIQUE WINDOW & DOOR DECORATIONS FOR YOUR WEDDING

ROAST YOUR OWN SMORE INSIDE AT YOUR WEDDING!

Bottom line: This is a sweet idea.

Want that campground feel at your wedding, without the mess?

here is a really cool idea I saw recently at a wedding out in the Saratoga region. Being a wedding DJ, we see some really cool stuff sometimes. This is the first time that I saw this nifty and fun idea for dessert.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SMORES BAR

1) GET BASKETS. Fill them with Marshmallows, Hershey bars, Graham Crackers, Graham Cracker bits for dipping, and even Reeses Peanut butter Cups.

2) ADD SKEWERS. Find the same kind of skewers that people use for shish kabobs at your local grocery store. Put them in a nice glass, or container that compliments your theme.

3) PROVIDE FLAME STATION. Do not build a campfire. What these crafty people did was got a long basket, filled it with stones and added a three open-flame “dish warmers” that caterers often use to put underneath serving dishes.

ENJOY THESE PICTURES & ENJOY YOUR SMORES BAR!

NERDY WEDDING CAKE IDEA PICTURE GALLERY BELOW

Before you met your significant other, if you were best friends with your laptop, and if Siri was the only woman willing to talk to you without being paid, then this wedding cake article could be for you.

Since you are reading this, you are probably finally about to boldly go where no man has gone before.  This probably means that you have finally met that special someone – that person who “gets it.”

Getting married is a bond of love that should last for ever. If you are now really ready to move out of mom’s basement and start planning your wedding, there are ways to make your wedding really reflect who you and your spouse are. 

Whether you fell in love because you both like superheroes, outer space, steam-punk, middle-earth or Japanese Anime, you can have a the perfect wedding cake that encircles your geeky passions if you look hard enough for it.

Don’t adjust your band-aid-taped glasses, because below is an extensive look of cake ideas that could help you figure out the right cake for you!

AN UBER COOL NERD CAKE GALLERY

ENGAGEMENT / WEDDING RING IDEA PICTURE GALLERY BELOW

Engagement rings and wedding are meant to be special to the people who wear them. This post is to help those who need help finding the right ring for a particular kind of person.

Other than your significant other, if you are best friends with your laptop and Siri is about the only woman who was once willing to talk to you without being paid, then this article could be for you.

If you are daring to boldly go where no man has gone before, then you have finally met that special someone. Getting married is a bond of love that should last for ever, these symbols of love should really embody the personality of those who wear them. If you are ready to move out of mom’s basement and take the plunge, there are ring options that may be for you!

Whether you fell in love because you both like superheroes, outer space, steam-punk, middle-earth or Japanese Anime, you can have a ring that encircles your geeky passions if you look hard enough for it.

Don’t adjust your band-aid-taped glasses, because below is an extensive look of picture ideas that could help you figure out the right ring for you!

AN UBER COOL NERD RING GALLERY

CUSTOM GEEKY RING LINKS:

If interested in going “geek” for your wedding, here are a few places you can look at for custom rings for your special day.

http://www.custommade.com/gallery/custom-geeky-rings/#

http://www.themarysue.com/tag/geek-rings/

PLANNING A “KEEPER” WEDDING PHOTO THAT IS SPECIAL TO YOU

Here is something to think about, when it comes to customizing your wedding day, specifically when looking at the photos being taken.

The picture to  the left is a picture of a typical wedding. This one, in particular, was shot in the new courtyard at the Terrace banquet hall at The Water’s Edge Lighthouse in Scotia, NY, which is one of my most favorite halls to DJ for.

The setting is nice with green in the back and the blue sky. However, as nice this photo is, there isn’t anything overly special about it. This is okay because there doesn’t have to be. It is a nice picture of the ceremony – a time when things are supposed to be more serious.

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE FUN PICTURES?

With a little bit of planning, you can get that fun, special picture that stands out – the one people will really talk about that means something to you.

All this bride asked all of her bridal party to wear a garter with The Pittsburgh Steelers logo on it. Though you can’t see it that well, the black and yellow is a dead give-away. She knew she would have them flash the photographer and it would really make for an interesting moment. That it did.

While your wedding photographer will do great work, there was no way this shot could have happened without a little planning. This shot is a riot and one she will cherish for years to come!

-DJ Kenny

SIMPLE RUSTIC DJ SET UP –

I am versatile. I have done a couple of country / rustic weddings over the last few weeks and had NO problem dropping the tech look to make it work. Rather than my regular sweet DJ booth, I went for the barrel look here at a fun wedding at Burlap and Beams of Athol, NY.

This venue had some great old barrels available and we took advantage of it and made it work! A rustic theme can really make your wedding a success.

BARN VENUES – There are a few great “barn” venues in the Albany, NY area to consider, if wanting this rustic feel.  One as we said is Burlap & Beams. ANother is Pat’s Barn in Troy NY , and another is The Pruyn House in Latham, NY.

Here are a few pictures to give you some ideas.

For more ideas including crafty crepe paper flowers and a do-it-yourself rustic photo booth click here -> COUNTRY THEME WEDDING in ALBANY

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