Okay, so the slogan doesn’t rhyme, but it rings just as true as anything Madison Avenue has to offer us: Have fun!

Aren’t we all just a tad bit tired of hearing about the sour economy? Here, to get you inspired for the most FUN day of your life, are some of our favorite recent real-wedding images.

The flowers need to be perfect, the catering should be divine, but by all means, have yourself some fun!

Photographer Chris Richards says, “(this is) the biggest celebration you’re ever likely to throw, with the most friends and family members together in one place. It’s so much more than just an exchange of vows; it’s a chapter in the story of your lives.”

We couldn’t agree more! Happy New Year, dear readers!

Photography by (1) Chris Richards (2) Chris Hinkle (3) and (4) La Combe Photography.

One of the many surprises at the Phoenix Bride & Groom 10th Anniversary Party this past June was the most amazing activity/favor–custom made flipbooks by Flipbook Memories. Hats, feather boas and fun signs were provided and you’d be amazed how much fun seven seconds of fame can be.

Amy Wahl and her team set us up for some great memory-making with a computer that films and produces these nifty books in about ten minutes.

I can’t stop looking at the two books I made at our party and remembering what fun we had. Ours were imprinted with our 10th anniversary cover–they would look so great with your monogram and wedding date in your wedding colors.