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How to Set Up a Quick + Easy Popcorn Bar

If you’re looking to surprise your wedding guests with something fun and unexpected at the end of your party, a DIY popcorn bar can be fun and easy. Today, I have a creative popcorn bar set up with handmade artisan popcorn balls from The Curious Confectionery.

This post was created in collaboration with several handmade shops. Brenda's Wedding Blog has received payment, trade and/or products for this party styling. All opinions are my own.

Since you’ll want your guests to be able to take home their popcorn ball and enjoy later - I've even found personalized goodie bags and the sweetest bunting ribbon {can be used as decor and to tie off the bags with if desired}.

Popcorn Bar Shopping Supply List:

• popcorn balls from The Curious Confectionery {opening on August 15th}
mini bunting ribbon from Edee Nut
personalized goodie bags from Rooted Manor
• custom Festive Fetti confetti to match your party colors
• printable popcorn bar sign {see link below to download your printable sign}
• cake stands for displaying the popcorn balls
• clear bags or plastic wrap for popcorn balls before placing in bags
 

Oh, and Guess What? I have a FREE Printable Popcorn Bar Sign for you to download. Let your guests know to “snatch + savor the goodness”. Grab your 5x7 Printable Sign Below.

Now that you have all of your supplies to create this quick and easy popcorn bar - let's get it set up.

You will first want to display your popcorn balls on the cake stands. The flavors sent to me included hummingbird, smoked salted caramel, toasted coconut and happy hipster. These handcrafted artisan popcorn balls are made with all natural ingredients and taste amazing. There is no gluten ingredients in the popcorn balls {but they are made in a facility where gluten is prepared}. However, my oldest daughter who is super gluten sensitive, had no reactions at all. We had truly couldn't even pick a favorite popcorn ball - they were each very tasty and I'm looking forward to their fall collection launching too. Wait until you hear the flavors for the fall season :)

You can can display the printable popcorn bar sign in a 5x7 frame and drape the mini bunting ribbon across it for a fun decor accent.

I scattered some of my color matching Festive Fetti around the table linen and cake stands for a little extra festive fun.

Display your personalized goodie bags on the table so guests can choose their popcorn ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the goodie bag. The bags can be folded over, tied with twine, a twist tie or even some of the bunting ribbon.

Now, it's time to Snatch and Savor the Goodness with this DIY Popcorn Bar. Enjoy the sweetness :)

A Seaside Themed Handmade Wedding in the UK by Tracey Ann Photography

Today's real wedding feature from Tracey Ann Photography brings us to Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby in the UK for the handmade wedding of Emma and Lee. Emma's mother was super creative and handmade the wedding cake, the table decorations, the wedding bouquet and even the bunting {I love the look of bunting and this wedding had lots of it}. After saying I Do, the couple and their wedding party took a walk through the village for photographs at the beach before heading to their seaside themed reception. This part of the wedding I just love as it's not something you hear about in the US for weddings {at least I don't hear about it}. When dinner was served the bride and groom were invited to light the fuse of a antique canon which fired a canon ball into the sea to honor their marriage.

Since Emma's mother had such an amazing response to all of the handmade items she created, she has now set up her own business called Moira Jane Wedding Artiste where she designs bespoke wedding decor for other couples. For Emma's bouquet, her and her mother gathered the buttons and brooches from various antique shops in Whitby and other areas for her bouquet. She was also given some by family and found other at various online shops.

Wedding Vendors
Photographer: Tracey Ann Photography
Jewelry: black market
Beauty: Body Line Health and Beauty
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dido Bridal
Equipment Rentals: Florida Marquee
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Formally Yours - Wedding Suit Hire Online
DJ: Keith Wallis
Ceremony Location: Swell Café Bar
Dress Store: The Wedding House
Reception Venue: The Victoria Hotel

Submitted via Two Bright Lights
A DIY Backyard Wedding in Pennsylvania Filled with Color

Today's backyard wedding was held at a private residence and it's absolutely beautiful. I love all the colors, the casual atmosphere, the mis-matched chairs at the reception, the brightly colored bunting hanging from the tent and so much more. There was even square dancing at this fun wedding.

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Two Sticks Studios
Heirlooms and extras: Forget-Me-Not Vintage Rentals Inc.
Caterer: 14 Acre Farm
Design and Decor: Forget Me Not

Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Barn Weddings : a magical place . . . the new book from Maggie Lord of Rustic Wedding Chic

Have you attended a barn wedding? Are you planning a barn wedding? As Maggie of Rustic Wedding Chic writes in her brand new book Barn Weddings, "A barn is a magical place for a wedding". I have to say . . . I totally agree. One of my favorite weddings I attended with my husband took place in a barn, in Vermont, on a gorgeous fall day. The barn created a cozy feeling and the twinkling lights and hanging chandelier added to the romance of the entire day. 

Barn Weddings is an absolute MUST-HAVE reference book if you are considering or already planning a barn wedding. Maggie provides you with an easy to follow guide that walks you through the steps of planning your dream barn wedding with 4 sections based on Styles, Inspiration, Décor, Real Barn Weddings and even Tips from the Pros. Her inspiration section is one of my favorites as it features something that I just LOVE . . . inspiration shoots. Maggie writes that wedding inspiration shoots are the "dreamy building blocks that often help couples define a wedding style and find creative ways to start planning and personalizing their own special day".

When Maggie writes about 'Styles' - she says "each barn is 100% unique". This is so true. And, because of this it makes barns perfect for weddings as you want your wedding day to be 100% unique to you as a couple.

Barn Wedding with hanging lights and white table linens with white chairs
Barn Wedding Table Setting
Rustic Wedding Bouquet for a Barn Wedding

One of my favorite décor tips from Maggie is the idea to bring in the color white. Adding white helps break up the dark wooden framework of the barn. It also adds a bright weightlessness to the space. Several ways to accomplish this include hanging long white drapes at the barn entrance or using white tablecloths. What is your favorite thing about Barn Weddings?

Absolutely Beautiful . . . White Draped Ceiling for a Barn Wedding
Twinkling Lights and Bunting for a Barn Wedding

All Photos courtesy of RusticWeddingChic.com

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Wednesday Wedding Accessory : DIY Paper Pennant Bunting Kit

This DIY Paper Pennant Bunting Kit from The Wedding Outlet will help you decorate all your special occasions!  This one of a kind flag banner ensemble really lets your creative side shine by garnishing all your favorite events with a personalized touch of charm. By kitting these items altogether in one, simple package, we leave the fun part up to you for making everything from outdoor weddings and baby showers to anniversary extravaganzas, birthday parties, holidays and more a little bit more fun and a lot more personal.

This DIY kit is fun and easy and it's perfect for the do-it-yourself crafter. With only a few simple steps, you can print this paper pennant on your home computer or at your local printer for only a few cents.

Paper Pennant Bunting Kit Includes:
- 50 Flag Pennants
- 12.5 yards of White Satin Ribbon
- Complimentary CD with 40 pre-designed Templates for mixing and matching
- Test Printing Sheets and Instructions for use

Dimensions: Pennant flags: 7.75" at its widest end x 10" tall

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