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Many stunning wedding portraits feature a bride and her wedding party standing in a gazebo. The structure of a pavilion is a lovely backdrop to the bride, showing her off in all her glory. It is an element of the ceremony that reflects the bride’s personal style and can be elegantly understated or a vision of complex artistry.

Tulle, ribbons, flowers, strands of lights – there is almost no end to the types of material used to decorate a gazebo. It will be a focal point of the wedding and should serve to enhance, not overshadow, the bride. Decorative touches may reflect the season or the theme of the wedding. Flower arrangements can be placed on the ground surrounding the gazebo reflecting the bride’s bouquet. If the bride loves candles, opt for battery-operated candles. The effect is still soft and becoming without the worry of tulle and greenery catching on fire.

Occasionally, gazebo owners will not allow any material to be taped or stapled to the structure. If that is the case, be sure and have lots of ribbon available to secure material, ivy, and flowers into place. Pipe cleaners are another tool for securing decorations. Be creative and joyful and the gazebo will reflect the beauty of the occasion.

Reader’s Digest brought many light hearted moments to their readers with it’s popular Laughter: The Best Medicine section. How can an event planner use humor to her advantage?

One of the best ways is to find a motivational speaker who has a message and keeps a sense of humor. Why not include some lighthearted stories in a presentation? Everyone enjoys a few jokes, especially ones they can share with friends and family once they have returned home and the conference is over. A relaxed audience is a more attentive one. Life is too short to forget to smile.

Humor raises morale, which is a key element for a motivational speaker. Some psychologists say that people are motivated by the push of pain or the pull of hope. A good speaker will draw his audience in with a strong message that change is possible. Looking on the bright side literally changes someone’s physical make up. Humor relaxes muscle tension, lowers blood pressure, and allows all the body’s functions to proceed at a more healthy rate.

Laughter inspires confidence and makes the imagination shore. Many times one funny story leads to another in a domino effect. A good motivational speaker builds on that and leaves his audience ready to put forth a greater effort and take on the world.