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Yes, Gainesville, Florida certainly is a small town with a rather large Football problem, and make no mistake, that's how we love it! (Go Gators!!!) However, if necessity or choice dictates that you plan your wedding to be during this 4 month long city holiday, you'll need some pointers to help you survive with all your wedding awesomeness in tact. image by Russell Martin Photography First: Check the Football Schedule , then Weigh the Pro's and Con's of picking a Home Game for your wedding date Pro's: Many alumni who may also be getting married, often prefer to be in the heart of the Swamp for home games, so you'll have an easier time booking vendors, getting the venue you want (as long as it's not on campus) and the roads will be completely clear during game time. Con's: For home games, the population of our town literally triples. This means that hotels from Ocala to Lake-City sellout and double or triple their prices. This will be a concern for you...

It's Back to the Future Day!! You know, the day that Marty and Doc Brown travel forward into the future - October 21, 2015. I couldn't resist revisiting my old Back to the Future Wedding Inspiration Board and updating it with some new ideas. I still think that it would be one of the most "far out" and totally awesome wedding themes ever! Here's the inspiration board that started it all: Clock CD Favor ,  Vintage Bridesmaids ,  Delorian Couple ,  Vintage Car , Just Married Sign ,  Guitar Cookie ,  Skateboarding Couple ,  Soda Bar Customized 80's Mix Clock CD's as favors, Bridesmaids decked out in 50's gorgeousness, and the Delorean Bridal Car = Back to the Future wedding magic! For the original blog post with ideas for photo booths, tables names, ring bearer signs and more, check it out here . Here's some new ideas to add: How about a "Save the Date" that's spot on? via The Knot  Or this seriously fantastic cake: via Pinterest I kn...

It's been a fun week sharing some of the most unique and fresh ideas for wedding favors! I couldn't resist wrapping it up with a trio of simply Pun-tastic Edible Favors! "Thanks for 'Popping' By!" via Brit+Co I just love these! So affordable and adorable! You could up-cycle baby food jars or get mini mason jars. Any kind of butcher block or card-stock paper would work great. They'd be perfect for a movie themed affair or if you're having a popcorn bar during cocktails or the reception. "It's BEAN so special having you join us!" via My Wedding These are so colorful and fun! Get them in Bride and Groom flavors or a mix of deliciousness. You could even do a mini jellybean bar with jars of all different flavors in your color scheme using pre-printed bags with the pun on them. "We go together like Salt & Pepper" via Something Turquoise Who doesn't need a little salt & pepper to spice things up? These little mason jars sh...

Are you planning an all night, totally awesome, raising the roof kind of wedding? If so, your guests are going to need some extra sustenance to keep them out on the dance floor or to make them happy on their way home after an unforgettable evening. Are these Late Night Snack ideas delicious, or what?! via Style Me Pretty What a cute treat for your guests! The packaging is perfect and simple to put together, plus easy for guests to just grab and go. You could personalize it even more with a special treat that's a favorite of the bride and groom. via Style Unveiled I mean, come on! How adorable are "What-a-Night" Whatabuger treats?! They make the perfect late night snacks for guests with tired feet! What would you be craving as a guest as a midnight snack? Are you planning on something like this for your guests? Comment and tell us about it!

I, admittedly, am a coffee enthusiast. I love everything to do with it from the taste, to the homey-warmth, to the plethora of cup options (I actually have a personal coffee cup collection). I know I'm not alone in my obsession though - and because of this, coffee makes an awesome wedding favor! It's something that your guests will definitely brew and enjoy later, whether it's the next morning while recovering from all the fun, or a month from the big day with fond memories. I literally went "OOOOOHHH!" when I saw this coffee favor idea on Emmaline Bride . It's combination coffee cups with coffee grounds! via Emmaline Bride The mugs are adorable and such a usable favor! It's such a great idea to pair them with personalized coffee grounds as well. We've talked about the idea of having coffee mug favors before with "Muglies" - check it out on our blog here ! So much fun! I love this take on coffee ground favors too: via Brides It personalizes...

For a little Friday Fun, I LOVE this for your out-of-town guest bags! via Style Unveiled What great addition to their hotel bags! Especially if the majority of your guests are staying in the same hotel, it would be so much fun to see all the tags hanging on doors! They'd be easy to print and make yourself too - some pretty card-stock, printer, and scissors and you're in business. Guest Hotel Bags are a great way to add lots of personalized detail and meaningful touches to your wedding. It doesn't take much to make them memorable either. Fill them with your favorite candy or late night snack with a little tag explaining the meaning: "The Bride's Favorite Guilty Pleasure" or "The Groom loves (insert treat) almost as much as he loves his Bride!" It's always a great idea to include a map or list of fun attractions in the area. Directions to the different venues are a must as well. What ever you choose though, your guests will know that you are really...

Chalkboards are all the rage now in weddings and for great reason! They're so versatile - great for signs, menus, table numbers, photo booths, you name it! This is a new one though - Chalkboard Wedding Cakes! via MODWedding So cool, right? If you're having chalkboards scattered throughout your big day, this would be the icing on the cake! (he, he, he!) via Emmaline Bride I love that they're black too, which is really unique. It would make them stand out as a true show-stopper. via  MODWedding What do you think? Are Chalkboard Wedding Cakes for you or do you like the more traditional?