By Laurel Critchfield

There are many different ways to display sparklers at your wedding. Some brides opt for simple and understated displays, maybe in metal buckets donning tags tied with twine. Other brides prefer extravagant displays, with sparkly decorations and gigantic signs.

An idea for displaying sparklers that may appeal to any type of bride is a sparkler bar. For this, you would need several different types of sparklers for guests to choose from for…

By Laurel Critchfield

There are several different aspects that go into buying the perfect diamond for your engagement. The four most important qualities of a diamond are the four C's: cut, color, clarity, and carat. The cost of a diamond depends on each of these characteristics. The more ‘perfect' the diamond is according to the four C's the more rare it is. Rarer diamonds cost more, and can get very expensive.

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By: Lacey Nieder

New Years Eve is a time for celebration around the world. There will be parties galore, but how will you make yours different than everyone else on the block? Look no further than Spirit of ’76. Our bottle sparklers are guaranteed to delight your guests. 

Bottle sparklers are often referred to as champagne sparklers. The bright gold light looks great attached to champagne bottles and is much less messy then the traditional foam shower. The sparklers last…

By: Lacey Nieder 

   Are you a snow bunny that can’t help but enjoy when the weather starts to turn? A winter wedding may seem like a big of a risk with the unpredictable weather, but there are also so many wonderful things that can come with the occasion to consider for the winter lovers among us. So unless you are from the south and can ensure year round warm weather, here are a few ways to make the most of your snowy white wedding!

   So I’ve already mentioned the first pro…

It’s Thanksgiving readers, and at my house that means making pies! This is the time when I take that calorie count and throw it out the window. There is something I have noticed about pies this year though. They are getting fancy! Crusts are now intricate braids and carefully cut leaves. This got me to thinking about the trend of having pies at your wedding instead of a cake. 

At first I didn’t really like the idea. Cakes are traditional and elegant, and you can’t put a topper on a…

By: Lacey Nieder

Fireworks are great for any celebration. This compilation will wow kids or party guests this Halloween. This list is full of fountains and smaller products that are neighborhood friendly!

5. Dancing with Ghosts

Though Dancing with ghost is not as spooky in it’s packaging as the other fountains on this list, the dancing fish is sure to be a hit. 

4. Pull String Grenade

I chose this novelty piece because out is a great…

By: Lacey Nieder

The fall is a lovely time of year to get married. The colors are deeper, the leaves are falling, and that crisp autumn air makes outdoor weddings even more enjoyable.  To celebrate the fall, I have come up with another list for you. Here are ten wedding additions to make this fall. 

10. A Soup Course

This simple addition to your menu will bring in those fall aromas and set your meal apart from the traditional salad and meat courses. Perhaps a tomato…

By: Lacey Nieder

By: Lacey Nieder

The haunted houses are opening, and the costumes are being bought. It is officially October and the countdown to Halloween has begun! Celebrate this spooky season with Halloween Sky Lanterns! These lanterns come in a great Jack-O-Lantern design and the flicker of the wick as they float away make them look just like real pumpkins.

These lanterns are only $3.99 per unit and are going fast. Order…

By: Lacey Nieder 

I personally despise the scary costumes that come along with Halloween because frankly, I’m a huge baby. I prefer my costumes with a little more whimsy and cuteness, and that’s why I have come up with a list of the perfect firework costumes!

5. The Pricey Popper- This one is or the dedicated costume wearer that isn’t afraid to throw down a few extra bucks. At $570 this is an authentic mascot costume.

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By: Lacey Nieder

  The Fall means many things for a variety of people. For some it’s the spooky fun of Halloween. For others, it’s a time for pumpkin patches, hayrides, and bonfires. For the Hindu faith, the Fall brings the ”Festival of lights” or Diwali.

Those of us that do not follow the Hindu religion can think of this as somewhat of a Thanksgiving. Families come together to celebrate and give thanks, and there is tons of snacking! Religiously…

BY: Lacey Nieder

   A very special congratulations to our founder John Bechtold and his beautiful wife Vitalija Bechtold on their wedding. The two were wed July 26, 2014 in Maple City, Michigan.

By: Lacey Nieder

Let me start off by saying, and I’m sorry to disappoint, but I am in no way an expert on makeup. I cannot tell you how to do yours the day of your wedding, but I can give you some tricks and tips I’ve learned. So here are my five tips:

1. Know your face

Certain face shapes take certain types of makeup better than others. Though we would all…

By: Lacey Nieder

You've probably spend hours picking out that perfect dress for your big day. You dreamt about it as a little girl and now you've made the big purchase. Now it's time to think about the other details of your look. I've broken down five popular necklines and paired them with their complementary hairstyles to help you make your big day sparkle from beginning to end!

1. Strapless

The strapless gown looks great with natural flowing hair. Since…

By: Lacey Nieder

Weddings are expensive! There I said it! There is a cost behind having the day you have dreamed about your whole life. So, here are ten tips to cut down on big day expenses and keep you on budget.

10) Make a budget and keep up with it

Know how much you have to spend and talk about it openly with whoever is helping you fund your affair. Put it all in spreadsheet so you can track each expense. Then stick to what you set out.

9) Consider a…

By: Lacey Nieder

The trend in photo booth at weddings has taken off. We see it all over Pinterest and the wedding blogs and love it, but is it being over done? You want your wedding to be unique and something everyone talks about, but will they see yours as just another photo booth? With sparklers I don't think so.

What if each of your guests got to take home a long exposure photograph? Now this idea can take a little more time looking for a professional that is…

By: Lacey Nieder

by Lacey Nieder

Fireworks are known for two things: awesome, loud noises, and amazing visual displays. The problem comes when we try to capture these great fireworks on film. Taking a great fireworks picture requires timing, practice, and patience. We suggest that true fireworks fans, such as us at Spirit of '76, follow these 7 accounts on Facebook for great product photos, videos, and updates:

7) ACME…