If you are not looking to host a typical evening out rehearsal dinner, and want to surprise your guests – then a Murder Mystery Dinner might be the way to go!  A great example is the Mystery Dinner Playhouse in Washington D.C. Reserve a table (works best with a smaller group) and prepare for the problem solving to begin! From the time you arrive until the mystery is solved, you should be on the look out for clues!  Your wait staff also might be involved in the murder so pay attention closely.  This is a great way to give your guests a night of fun and break away from what is expected.

If you’re hosting a large rehearsal dinner and want to keep the event closer to home don’t worry, you can still host a mystery dinner for your guests.  Each one of your friends and family members will step into a new role for the evening and one of them will be the killer!  Purchase a mystery kit that will supply you with information and instructions on how to be the host.  You will love the laughs and entertainment this type of interactive dinner will bring!

Which famous couple are you and your fiance dressing up as for Halloween? Here are a few of my favorite ideas…

Classic Mario and Princess Peach…Could there be a love connection there?

Celebrate in true German style with an Oktoberfest theme…Don’t forget your stein!

ROCK OUT with your favorite 80’s hairdo together:

What is the best ‘couples’ costume you two have created?

Source: Stylist.com

If you could choose anywhere in the world.. where would you have your destination wedding?

I had the classic hometown big celebration with 250+  of all of my family and friends, which I would not trade for the world.  But my mind always wonders where I would have gone if I had planned a destination wedding.  If I had to choose from anywhere in the world to venture to, with just my closest friends and immediate family, where would I end up?

I am sure I could have a different answer every day of the week, today my answer is overwhelmingly Cinque Terre! If you ever get the chance to visit I highly suggest it!  This is not only one of the most beautiful areas I have visited, but so peaceful and full of culture! My dream destination wedding is 6 – 10 of my closest, with the picture above as my backdrop and then jetsetting over to Greece for my Honeymoon.  Just because you have the classic hometown wedding planned .. doesn’t mean you can’t dream!  What is your dream destination?

Get creative with one of your favorite board games, Scrabble!  Have fun with words and use creative designs with the letters to create a common theme at your wedding!  Whether you are asking your girlfriend to marry you with the board as shown below or are using the letters to add some fun to your escort cards, your guests will love the blast from the past with the scrabble letters.

At a more intimate wedding, or a small rehearsal dinner set up the scrabble letters for each place setting as their name cards.

There are so many creative favor ideas, one of my favorite I found are these scrabble coaster sets.

Other games that would be fun to tie in to your big day and add a playful touch are Twister and Candy Land.  Use old classics that everyone knows and can appreciate!

Have you tied in any of your favorite games into your big day?

Sources: Rebeca Devono, Elizabeth Anne Designs, She Eats Blog

An unusual shape, but with its shape comes a very interesting addition to your wedding.  It breaks away from the traditional circle and square shapes and says “I’m unique”.

You always hear of the classic round diamond, and now the trendier teardrop shape diamond, but I would bet you will be the first of your friends to embrace a hexagon style engagement ring!  (Even more sides and angles to glisten!!)

The details of your wedding can be created in the shape of a hexagon, a subtle theme that your guests might not even notice, but that you can keep consistent across the ceremony and reception.

These invitations will grab your guests attention as they unfold with their many layers.  Use these as a pocket to hold your rsvp card and reception information.  I love the pattern that they mixed in with the invitations, it adds texture to the package.

Is this shape too out of the ordinary for you?  Have you ever used hexagons in your decor?

Source: Bride.ca, Knot.com,  Real Simple Weddings