| Everyone wants to have a memorable wedding. | | | | when the party is a wedding. There is almost no limit |
| What better way to make a lasting impression than | | | | to the ways in which a bride can make use of |
| by making a splash with your wedding plans? Check | | | | crystals, from her crystal wedding jewelry to her |
| out these wedding details which are sure to impress | | | | decorations. Festoon centerpieces with strands of |
| your guests. | | | | dazzling Swarovski crystals in the same color as your |
| Ice sculptures are a long tradition for elegant affairs. | | | | crystal wedding jewelry. Hang long strings of crystals |
| Rather than the basic ice swan, however, take your | | | | and orchids behind the altar for the ceremony. You |
| display to the next level. A modern chic ice sculpture | | | | can even use crystals to add sparkle to the little |
| will often feature a special surprise like a "luge" run | | | | details, like the boutonierre stems and the bride's |
| for vodka to make ice cold martinis during the | | | | bouquet wrap. Everyone will be dazzled by the |
| cocktail hour. Have your chilly sculpture crafted into | | | | splendor of the crystals. |
| an updated shape, such as your monogram or an | | | | Entrances and exits matter too when you are trying |
| oversized diamond ring, and watch your guests be | | | | to make a big splash. Let your entrance to the |
| wowed. | | | | reception as newlyweds be one that no one will ever |
| Fountains are always impressive, and I am not talking | | | | forget. Rent an elephant to ride, hire a New Orleans |
| about the kind which have water in them. If you | | | | jazz band to lead you into the reception parade-style, |
| want your guests to end the evening on a high note, | | | | or think of your idea. Whatever you do, just make |
| you cannot go wrong with a giant chocolate fountain. | | | | sure that it is unforgettable. The same goes for the |
| Surround the waterfall of delicious chocolate with | | | | end of the wedding. Treat your guests to a |
| tasty things to dip, such as sweet strawberries, fresh | | | | spectacular fireworks display to end the evening with |
| marshmallows, and salty pretzels. Everyone loves | | | | a bang. |
| chocolate, and a chocolate fountain will prove to be | | | | Late night activities are fast becoming a big wedding |
| irresistible. | | | | trend. Instead of ending the reception after the cake |
| Another fantastic way to use a fountain is to fill it | | | | is cut and the bouquet is tossed, plan an afterparty |
| with lush flowers. Imagine how gorgeous it would | | | | which will keep your guests dancing until the wee |
| look to place a large tiered stone fountain into the | | | | hours of the morning. Hire a great d.j., keep the bar |
| entrance of your reception venue. When your guests | | | | open, and serve a special late night snack. You can |
| enter, they will be greeted with an impressive floral | | | | hire a hot dog cart, a man to make fresh warm |
| display, the likes of which most have never seen | | | | donuts (yum!), or have an ice cream truck roll up |
| before. Trust me, this sort of detail is sure to leave a | | | | after midnight to keep your late night revelers going |
| lasting impression. | | | | strong. Your guests are sure to leave saying what an |
| Sparkle and glitz always make a splash, especially | | | | incredible party your wedding turned out to be! |