Outdoor space heaters are a necessary evil. You want to keep guests warm, but the giant metal suckers are an eyesore. What's that in the back of every damn photo, ruining the shot? The stainless monstrosity of heat. Save your photographer from Photoshopping them out by using the Kindle Glow. 

These gorgeous heaters are made from composite material, come in shades from black to blue, and some models light up independent of the heat source. Ask your planner about renting the Kindle Glow, or buy one for your patio. Keeping warm just became stylish. 

Guest blogger Gina Niemiec is the owner of Fiori Floral Design in Scottsdale, Arizona

Guest blogger :: Gina

Another item to add to your wedding to-do list: Lighting. I know the list can seem endless, and lighting might be way down in the ranks, but it can make your event magical with a few easy ideas.

Candlelight creates instant drama, and custom candles are a great place to tie in your event's personal color scheme. Choose a local candle company (one I use often in the Phoenix area is Candles West), provide a swatch of your wedding colors, and candles can be poured to your size and shape specifications. The quality is far superior to what you will find at a big-name store, and will last for hours and hours. Send the gently-used candles home with guests, or use them yourself for future parties.

The truly "green" way to go is to purchase solar lanterns for a soft, ambient light.  These lanterns can be hung ahead of time, as their glow time increases the longer they are left out in the sun.  Hung in trees, down the aisle on shepherd's hooks, or strung across an arbor, you won't have to fuss over lighting cords or batteries with this eco-friendly option.

Looking to create ambiance on the cheap?  Believe it or not, Ikea has plenty of affordable options, including bags of tealights for next to nothing and a great selection of glass holders to put them in. For a more dramatic look, taper candles in simple holders are stunning. Mix different heights and holders for an eclectic look, or stick with a monochromatic design if your style leans to the contemporary.

Your guests may not remember what type of lighting you used at your wedding, but they will recall the mood, spirit and flattering aura that the right illumination will provide.