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Rustic Wedding Charm: Mason Jars, Burlap & Peonies

clairemartine — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:56 +0000

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers and so do spring weddings. Peonies, tulips and ranunculus come out in spring. Peonies are among the most popular wedding flower and are seen in quite a few weddings each spring. If you’re planning a spring wedding, mix and match different spring flowers for a variety of styles and looks. Create a wildflower bouquet with greenery, tied with twine or burlap ribbon. For centerpieces, use mason jars and eclectic vintage vases for a rustic charm.

{Photo Source: Amy Atlas, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty, Apples and Onions, Wedding Chicks, Burlap Sash from Koyal Wholesale, 100 Layer Cake}

Mason jars are a popular wedding trend for DIY brides who want to create a simple and feminine look. The glass jars come in a variety of sizes. Cut peonies down to short stems for Mason jar centerpieces that will match your bouquet. The rustic Mason jar will offset the formal wedding flower for a look that is chic and casual. For an outdoor wedding, decorate with burlap table sashes that match your bouquet and vase wraps. A small swatch of burlap can add a tan accent to a white table setting. Combine these styles together for a playful feminine look that is casual and classic.

2012 Wedding Trends: Eco-Friendly Wedding Ideas

clairemartine — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:00:42 +0000

Spring is about renewal and new life. Eco-friendly weddings are a huge trend for outdoor weddings and brides on a budget. Cutting costs, lowering the bottom line and saving money are quickly becoming fast trends for DIY brides. Planning a wedding doesn’t have to break the bank by buying bulk supplies, reusable favors and eco-friendly décor. Decorate with reusable linens, potted centerpieces and greenery that can be given as gifts and favors.

{Photo Source: Sedona Weddings, Wedding Chicks, Wedding Wire, Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors from Koyal Wholesale, Eco-Friendly Weddings, La Boda de tus Sueños , Eco-Friendly Wedding Tote from Koyal Wholesale}

You can create an eco-friendly wedding by using bulk supplies and bulk wedding favors. Reducing your carbon footprint will ease your mind and your wallet. Put together DIY wedding favors with bulk favor supplies for a simple party favor your guests can reuse. Edible favors are the easiest way to double your money as wedding desserts and take home treats. Using reusable practical keepsakes will guarantee that your wedding favors are put to good use and not forgotten or thrown in a landfill. Potted plants are easy and you can give them away at the end of the reception. For more DIY wedding ideas, be sure to follow our blog for updates and inspiration.

Hot for 2012: Tear Off Cotton Napkins on a Roll!

Emma — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:09:36 +0000

A Koyal exclusive! The brand new linens on a roll line is the hottest thing to hit the special events industry in 2012. Available in over 30 colors and prints, these are the only tear-off cotton napkins and placemats on a roll! With vibrant colors and classic prints, these tear off cotton linens are perfect for weddings, corporate events and special occasions. Wash and reuse up to 6 times! View photos below and shop online.

President’s Day Wedding Themes: Red White & Blue

clairemartine — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:18 +0000

This Monday is President’s Day; the day to celebrate our past and present leaders. We have had a wide variety of presidents in our time; military leaders, celebrities, and political activists. These leaders influence us and represent us as a country. Our country has many different backgrounds and cultures to influence us in our daily lives. Holiday weekends are a great time to celebrate a special wedding. Patriotic themes and military weddings often use red white and blue wedding colors. President’s Day weekend is the perfect time to throw a military theme wedding with bright patriotic colors and Americana decor.

{Photo Source: The Party Dress, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Style Me Pretty, American Hero Cupcake Wrappers from Koyal Wholesale, Martha Stewart, Room to Inspire, Amy Atlas, Paper Drinking Straws featured in Katie Quinn Davies Photoshoot }

These red white and blue decoration ideas can be used for President’s Day party or a block party get-together. Use red white and blue decor for President’s Day, Fourth of July or military themed weddings. Decorate with American hero cupcake wrappers and a root beer float dessert buffet. Red streamers and white tissue paper pom poms create an Americana theme. Create a military theme using American flags, stars and stripes and other patriotic decor.

Beautiful Spring Time Trend: Pink Wedding Themes

clairemartine — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:30 +0000

Each wedding season features its own popular wedding colors. Spring weddings are famous for pastels, lace and other vintage wedding details. One of the most popular wedding colors for a spring event is pink. The delicate coloring can be paired with purple and blue for a unique wedding color theme. Pink weddings don’t have to be overly feminine by using contrasting bright color combinations such as pink and green, pink and brown or pink and black. There are plenty of fun and unique ways to decorate a wedding with bright pink or pastel pink wedding colors.

{Photo Source: Peonies, Tissue Paper Pom Poms from Koyal Wholesale, Martha Stewart, Southern Weddings, Green Wedding Shoes, Dress My Cupcake, Pink Preppy Lilly Lover, Style Me Pretty}

These tissue paper pom poms are available in different shades of pink and look cute and chic when you pair them with paper lanterns. Tissue paper pom poms are all the rage for bridal showers, birthday parties and wedding reception decor. When pairing with paper lanterns use string lights and alternate between lanterns and tissue paper pom poms for an eclectic wedding style. This look can be adapted for any fun colorful spring wedding or holiday party.

INFOGRAPHIC: The 411 on Flower Etiquette

Emma — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:29:46 +0000

In the United States, close to 200 million roses will be sold for Valentines Day. The hopelessly romantic team at Koyal Wholesale, the world’s largest wedding supplies company, knows a thing or two about getting flowers. But we were impressed by the creative folks at Frugal Dad, who have put together these incredible tips to buying and giving flowers. As they describe, “For those of us who need to know how to make our floral gifts more meaningful and surprising, this latest infographic serves as a guide.”

Mustache Wedding Decor: Hot for 2012

clairemartine — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:57 +0000

There’s a lot of talk about what wedding trends will be the best of 2012. Hip trends such as a mustaches and cupcakes are certainly creating a buzz. There are plenty of fun ways to create a photo booth with mustache props, photo frames and large sunglasses. But now there are new ways to dress up your wedding with mustaches. Using these cute mustache cupcake toppers, you can have fun quirky wedding treats that will make your guests laugh all night long.

{Photo Source: Mustache Cupcake Toppers from Koyal Wholesale, Babble, Steven Michael Photo, Pinterest, Spoonfull of Sugar, LennyMud, Oh Cupcakes, Cracked Designs}

Prop mustaches add a whimsical appeal to any fun event, especially mustache finger stickers. You can use these for a playful boy themed birthday party or for a fun night out with your friends. Mustaches are a cute photo prop that really adds character to your photographs and videos. Send guests home with their own cupcake party favor that has a cute tag saying “I’ve had a lot of fun, but I really mustache” for a funny farewell. Plus, decorating cupcakes are perfect for dessert bars.

Cupcake & Cake Pops: Perfect Dessert Combination

clairemartine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Many of our brides and event planners are asking us for advice on how to create a dessert bar. Well, there are a few simple tips: mix and match desserts, coordinate colors and stick to a theme. Looking for ideas for what sweets to use? There’s a new dessert on the scene, it’s been slowly creeping into dessert bars and candy buffets for a while now. It comes in a variety of flavors and colors and is the perfect two bit snack. Do you know what it is? Cake pops! Mix and match cake pops and cupcakes for bite size treats that your guests will love. Top off the table with a few beautiful cake stands, some pennants and tissue paper pom poms and you have a stunning dessert table.

{Photo Source: Brides Diary, Jackie Sorkin, Dress My Cupcake, Wedding Concierge, The Knotty Bride, Green Wedding Shoes, Custom Cupcake Toppers from Koyal Wholesale, Amy Atlas}

Each one of these popular wedding desserts can be shaped and decorated to match your unique wedding theme. There are so many options for candy buffets and dessert bars, the ideas and inspirations are endless! With bulk candy buffet supplies, creating your own dessert bar is easy. There are plenty of useful dessert tutorials online to help you plan, bake and decorate the your unique wedding dessert buffet.

Engaged Couples Photo Contest Starts Today!

Emma — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:56:57 +0000

The Koyal Wholesale February 2012 Engaged Couples Contest officially kicks off today!

The top 3 winners will receive Koyal Dollars, good toward purchases online at Koyal Wholesale. 1st place will receive $50 Koyal Dollars, 2nd place – $25, and 3rd place – $15. Voting starts now! Accepting entries all the way until 02/17/12. Voting ends 02/19/12 at midnight EST. Winners will be announced on 02/20/12.

COUPLES
The contest is open to all engaged couples who have not previously won a Koyal giftcard or Koyal Dollars.

ENTRY
Entering the contest is easy!

Email the following to claire@koyal.com: (1) Photo of you and your fiance + (2) your full names + (3) your wedding date.
Become friends with “Koyal Layok” on Facebook. This way we can tag your photo so your friends can find you more easily! We will place these photos in a special “Fall 2011 Engaged Couples Contest” album on Facebook.
Get your friends and family to follow the directions below to vote for you! The photo that receives the most “Like” votes … wins!!!

VOTING
To place a vote, you must be a fan of Koyal Wholesale on Facebook.

Click the “Like” and “Share” button under the photo of your favorite couple to vote.
“Likes” count for 1 vote, “Shares” count for 2 votes.
The winning couple will be determined by having the most “likes” and “shares”.
The photo can be shared on any given wall only one time per day. Sharing a photo on a wall multiple times in one day will be considered abuse and will result in disqualification, or the cutting of “share” votes by 2/3, as seen fit by the Koyal Photo Contest Committee.
“Like” comments will not count.
We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant who abuses the voting rules.
In the case of a tie for the winner, a winner will be selected randomly from the tied parties.
To maximize your chances of winning, encourage your family, friends, and acquaintances to become fans of Koyal Wholesale on Facebook so they can cast a vote for you.

Voting has started, so hurry and email your photos to Claire[@]koyal.com!

Valentine’s Day Table Ideas For A Romantic Dinner

clairemartine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Now that the Superbowl is behind us, it is time to start really planning your Valentine’s Day dinner. You got to sit around and watch television and snack on all your favorites, so turn the table on your special someone and plan a romantic night to thank them. Valentine’s Day is a great way to simply express to those you love how much you appreciate and love them. Wondering how to plan a memorable Valentines Day? It doesn’t have to be a complicated affair! A simple romantic evening can consist of candles, flowers or a thoughtfully planed meal. Serve up your favorite meal and enjoy Valentine’s Day with your special someone. Take these other creative Valentines Day decoration ideas to serve up a romantic party for two.

{Photo Source: BHG, Digs Digs, Side by Side Blog, Lifesaparty, Paper Drinking Straws from Koyal Wholesale, Martha Stewart, All You , Red Charger Plates from Koyal Wholesale}

We’ve showed you how to start planning the perfect Valentine’s Day date, but these sweet ideas for dinner will assure you have a memorable evening with your loved one. Use red charger plates and a pink tablecloth to create a beautiful red table setting. Pair with cute red paper drinking straws and white table napkins and you have set the tone for the perfect dinner date. You don’t have to spend a lot of money or an extravagant outing, a card and dinner is a sweet simple way to show your love. For more Valentine’s Day ideas, check out our Pinterest page!