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Rain on your wedding day is never ideal, but it's something that many couples have to be aware of, especially in Florida. If you are planning a wedding outside, we've got some tips, tricks, and even fun ideas to share with you in case it does  end up raining on your wedding day. Have a Backup Plan And be realistic about it. If your ceremony and reception are planned outside, make sure that your inside backup location is large enough to accommodate all of your guests. Be Optimistic We know that if it rains on your wedding day, it won't be exactly what you've been dreaming of, but you should always make the best of it! The real reason you're having a wedding is to marry the person you love! Did you know that rain on your wedding day is actually good luck ? It's because a wet knot is harder to untie! via Pinterest Be Prepared (In a fun way!) So maybe it rained in the morning and stopped before your outdoor ceremony, but the ground is still a bit wet and mushy. So...

I had this idea for a series on the blog...  Turns out we hear often (especially at bridal shows) "All my friends told me that I HAVE to get a wedding planner, so I know I wanted to come talk to you....but - what do you actually do ?" I get it - totally! The term "wedding planner," depending on the person using it, has morphed into many different meanings over the years. The good, TRUE, wedding planners out there know that to be a wedding planner, means being a confidant, time and money saver, point-of-contact person, detailed and positive for the bride and groom. I like to say we're "Command Central" for your wedding. And that's just in the months leading up to your big day. We're in three places at once day-of making sure everything is just right and that if any issues come up, they'll be solved before you ever need to know. So I thought, once a month, I'd write a blog with a REAL timeline from one of our past weddings (names and date...

I definitely love it when I see decorations at weddings that are both beautiful AND homemade. And an added bonus? Minimal supplies! This DIY wax paper backdrop has all three of those qualities! via StyleMePretty It might look complex, but all you need for this eye-catching backdrop is ribbon, crochet string, waxed deli sheets, a tapestry needle, and a match stick! It might take some time, but I think this project might just be worth it! So grab your girls and make s bridesmaid-bonding day out of it! via Allie Rae Photography Find the full directions here . We think it'd be beautiful behind your ceremony, sweetheart table or as your photo booth backdrop! Where would you hang this lovely DIY decor at your wedding?

Want an activity that's fun for your guests, and  is something you can keep after the wedding as a special memory? We think this is just the thing!  via Katelyn James Photography I can definitely say I've never seen something like this at a wedding before! Fill up a bunch of balloons with colorful paint, attach them to a large canvas, and give guests darts to throw at and pop the balloons. After it dries, you can take it home and hang it in your home as a fun, one-of-a-kind piece of modern art! We think these things might be self explanatory, but you never know: Make sure to do this outside in a wide open area. Make sure you keep it away from all other things wedding related. The ceremony, the reception, the cake, the dress... Make sure the darts are in a safe area and out of the reach of younger children.  Consider having some sort of barrier as a "throw from here" line so that guests don't get splashed with paint from being too close. Would you do something like...

This one's a do-it-yourself in more ways than one! If you and your spouse-to-be are planning on having some local or other specially picked craft beers at your wedding, or maybe you're brewing yourself, then this would be the perfect  way to showcase all that deliciousness!  via Sweet Little Photographs How awesome is this?! All you would need to do is put together some pallets, drill some holes for the taps, and then decorate however you like! The kegs fit right behind the bar. We love the chalkboard labels for the different beers on this rustic rendition. There's your DIY contribution! Your guests'? No bartender required for this fun beer bar!  It'd look great on a deck in your new home as well post-wedding! via Sweet Little Photographs We would love to see this at a wedding! Would you?!

Football season's right around the corner (yay!!) and if you're getting married in the Fall in Gainesville, you're going to check the Gator's Football schedule! It's a given - the busiest day of the Fall wedding season is always the Gator's Bye-Week! Sometimes you can't get around it though... If you're getting married on a big game day, why not consider having something like this?! via StyleMePretty Even though we definitely don't like the score on this particular one, we love the idea! To keep guests off of their phones or hounding the DJ, have someone carry around a chalkboard with the updated score of the game. If you don't have someone to carry it around, you could put a chalkboard sign up on the DJ's table for people to check.  What do you think? Would you and your football fan fiancé love this scoreboard at your wedding? Oh - and GO GATORS!! :)

For a little Friday Fun!! We've no doubt seen many beautiful bridal cakes, and we love them! But what about the groom, and his obsession with The Avengers, or maybe Harry Potter? A groom's cake is a great way to show off his, or both, of your quirky personalities! via theBERRY It's no secret that the ladies of the MasterPiece Weddings' team are big Harry Potter fans. So we're also fans of this awesome  Harry Potter groom's cake! via Dream Day Cakes How about this Xbox controller? Perfect for any gamer groom! via Flickr Have we mentioned that we're also huge baseball fans? Gator baseball, to be specific!  via Pinterest Maybe the groom just wants a delicious chocolaty cake! We love the cute tuxedo chocolate covered strawberries too! We've definitely seen some great grooms' cakes, and wish we could share them all with you! What will your groom's cake look like?!