Wow! Check out this amazing lantern display from Tavern on the Green in New York City. Our in-house multimedia producer Kyle (he edits all our videos and listens to our voices day in and day out) went to NYC last week to do a documentary with Ed Norton (yeah I know, what is his life!) for the NYC marathon. Anywho, while he was there, he also took a few snapshots of Tavern on the Green (this famous and luxurious restaurant smack dab in the middle of Central Park). As soon as I saw this gorge display I had to share. Love the blue twinkle lights and the hanging Chinese lanterns. It adds such pizzazz to any atmosphere and immediately sets the tone for a romantic evening.

This is a cool new twist to the typical paper lanterns.

I was clicking through Etsy over the weekend when I found this from SophiaMcD’s shop. Basically, this item works just like a normal lantern but is shaped to look like a gorgeous and elegant swan. The owner can also custom-make other items into birds or flowers. Awesome, huh?

Hooray! It’s t-minus a few hours until the long weekend officially commences. And, since it’s Victoria Day, that means it’s time to bring out the fireworks. But what I’m so super-excited for is being able to bust out the sparklers, which is another great idea for wedding receptions.

Usually done at the end of the day, I really think wedding sparklers make great favours or send-offs. Found a few and creative ideas from Sparkle. If you click on their creative ideas page they show you different unique ways of incorporating these fun items into your day (i.e. using it as a table setting, having it at the front entrance of your reception room, etc.). I also love the idea that you can use the sparklers to make romantic words with–makes for great photos.