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Planning a fall wedding? Here are some great tips sure to make your wedding a success!

Availability - During fall months, some brides consider having their wedding on Fridays or even Sundays to cut back on costs. However, the fall season is a start to many things like, football, school is starting to get in full swing and school activities. So, just remember this when planning your wedding. 

Weather - Fall is such a beautiful time for an outdoor wedding and you aren't have to worry too much about spring showers, hurricanes or extreme heat. However, there are a few weather problems that can arise to keep in mind, like the drastic changes in weather. It can be warmer during the day, but drop a few degrees at night. So, just remember to keep guests updated on if a jacket is in order. Plus, you could also have blankets, which would make a great wedding favor, or space heaters at your wedding just in case.

Play with Fall Color - Fall features some very beautiful colors. Try incorporating them into your wedding. There are beautiful oranges, reds and even browns. You can use them as your main wedding colors, or slightly incorporate them into your wedding bouquet, reception centerpieces or your wedding invitations. 

In-Season Wedding Flowers - Unless you have your heart set on a flower you've wanted to incorporate into your wedding since you were a little girl, try and keep it in season.In season flowers may be a little bit friendlier on your budget, and there are some absolute gorgeous flowers to choose from. Dahlias, roses, zinnias and sunflowers all are exquisite and will make a remarkable bouquet. 

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Exercise With Kids!

Exercise with kids! Exercising with your kids is a great way to teach them about the importance of health and fitness. Here are a few suggestions of activities you can do!

1. Mom runs while kids run or bike ride along side
2. Swim Laps at the pool
3. Family bike ride
4. Run around the track at a school (little ones likely play in middle field)
5. Backyard Soccer or kickball
6. Relay races (frog jumps, crab walk, wheelbarrow, etc),
7. shoot hoops on the driveway
8. hopscotch at the elementary school or chalk on driveway
9. Freeze tag, when you are frozen, jog in place
10. Hiking on a trail
11. Sprints up and down  your street, Little ones tally times gone
12. Jump rope and jumping jacks alternate
13. Dance party
14. Tennis
15. Yoga
16. Trampoline tricks
17. skipping and speed walk alternate
18. hopping backwards
19. create an Obstacle course in backyard
20. Walk to the store or along a trail
21. Just Dance on the Wii
22. Roller skate in the neighborhood or at a rink    

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Fun, Easy Bridal Shower Game

What age was the Bride?

All you need for this fun, easy bridal shower game is a board with numbered pictures of the bride (at various ages) Your guests will then guess her age in each picture!

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DIY Outdoor Games

Jumbo Jenga

Take one of the classics outdoors. Inspired by the table-top game, Jumbo Jenga is comprised of 54 blocks stacked in three columns and challenges guests to remove a block without knocking over the whole tower. There is a major difference between this version of the game and the original version--the blocks are about ten times bigger! The primary thing you need to create outdoor Jenga is 2x4's. you will need to gather enough wood for 54 pieces that will then be cut into approximately 10 ½ inch long game pieces. Once cut, you may also want to sand the pieces down a bit to make them smoother. Then, stack them outside and let guests play!

Twister

Right leg, blue! Make your own twister board on your lawn! To design it you will need four different colors of spray paint. The original game uses red, blue, yellow and green, but feel free to use whatever colors you want. You will make four columns (one for each color) and six circles of each color. Once your design is finished, you should have 24 circles. If you have extra time you can create your own spin board like the one in the original game that will be used to call out directions. However, a cheaper and just as effective alternative is to write different moves like "right hand, red" on a slip of paper and put them into a jar. Then, you or someone else can draw a slip and call out the instructions as indicated on the sheets. 

Check out more outdoor game ideas from snappening HERE. 

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Gender Reveal Party

Having a Gender Reveal Party for your friends and family is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason! Revealing the gender of your baby is a wonderful moment in life to celebrate and remember forever! If you're unfamiliar with the concept of a Gender Reveal Party, it is simply a party where everyone finds out the sex of an unborn child at the same time.

The Balloon Reveal is one of the most popular choices for revealing the gender of your child. If you want to find out the sex of the baby at the same time as your guests ask the ultrasound technician to write down the gender of the baby and seal it in an envelope. You can then take that sealed envelope to your local balloon vendor an ask them to fill an empty box with the color of balloons that corresponds with the gender in the envelope. Have them place the balloons and envelope inside the box and seal it up tight. Then, during your party you can open the box for a wonderful surprise!

Gender reveal poppers or other confetti based reveals are also a fun surprise! Just make sure you have a broom or vacuum handy for easy clean up.

Food reveals are a fun and delicious way to announce the gender at your Gender Reveal Party. Whether it's colored centers in a cake, cookies, or candy, you're guests are sure to love the surprise and the treat!

Click HERE for some adorable decorations to go along with your gender reveal party!