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There was wedding news surrounding Kate Middleton this week – though it wasn’t the particular announcement royal watchers have been waiting for.

The royal sweetheart’s family business has started selling a range of wedding accessories.

Kate’s parents are expanding their business, branching out from kids party goods.

Brides-to-be can pick up everything from confetti for £1.99 to invitations for £6.99 a packet and heart-shaped lanterns for £29.99 for ten.

Kate works with her parents Carole and Michael at their firm Party Pieces. Last week on the business’s website she shared childhood memories of family parties in years gone by.

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70)Pick a quote that’s special toyou and have it printed on your ceremony programs or invitations

71) make a charitable donation in your guests names via Idofoundation.org. Leave a note explaining this at each place setting

72) Tie the cocktail hour into the rest of your party by serving a signature drink in your wedding colour

73) Slip into comfy shoes at the reception, such as stylish ballet flats or jeweled flip-flops and consider handing out coordinating pairs to your bridesmaids as well

74) If you are planning to have an all-night affair, end it by serving a savory sunrise breakfast

75) Think beyond four wheels: Exit in a helicopter or boat

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31) Honor both sets of your parents by rising together to make a special toast to them at the rehearsal dinner or wedding reception.

32)Create a comfy lounge area where guests can take a break from dancing

33) For your wedding mean, re-create the menu of your first date

34) Use your state flower as the main bloom in your bouquet.

35) Have Polaroid cameras at your reception; ask friends to take informal shots and prop them on tables for instant gratification.

36) For a country wedding, let an orchard inspire your centerpieces; Add fresh fruit to the flowers

37) Wrap your invitations in pretty monogrammed paper.

38) Create a trivia game with questions about you and your groom, to be played at the rehearsal dinner.

39) Decorate each page of your guest book with photos of you and your groom at different stages in your lives, separately and together. Add meaningful love poems or quotes

40) Have your father’s favourite song played as he walks you down the aisle or during your dance together.

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21) Choose dishes inspired by your experiences (new york cheesecake if you met in Manhattan). Explain this briefly on your menu cards.

22) Have guests sign a vase or platter with permanent-ink pens.  You can use this throughout your life together.

23)Get creative with your cake topper.  Make your own by decorating figurines to reflect your style, interests or personalities.

24) Name tables after places important to you as a couple- where you’ve lived, where th proposal occurred, etc.

25) For simple centerpieces at a seaside wedding, fill small glass bottles with beach glass, tie the necks with a pretty ribbon and display them in the centers of the tables.

26) Offer hay-or sleigh rides during the wedding weekend.

27) Consider box-style invitations, and tuck an object that reflects your wedding theme or colours inside.

28) Hold a golf outing during the wedding weekend; hand out tees printed with your names and date.

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30) Pre-tape a few close friends and relatives sharing fun stories about you and your groom.  Show the video at your next-day brunch.

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-mail invitations 6 to 8 weeks ahead of the wedding date

-do a hair and makeup run-through (with headpiece)

-decide on insurance policy changes you’ll need


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