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Planning a wedding is an exciting journey that marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life together. It involves making decisions that will shape one of the most memorable days of your life. From setting a realistic budget to personalizing your special day, careful planning is the key to ensuring your wedding reflects your shared vision and style. Today, Poppington's Gourmet Popcorn will explore some vital considerations that every couple should take into account while planning their dream wedding.

Create a Solid Budget

Your wedding budget is the foundation of all your planning efforts. Start by determining a realistic financial limit that you're comfortable with, and ensure all your wedding expenses align with this budget. Consider factors like venue, catering, attire, and entertainment when allocating funds. Sticking to your budget will help you make decisions that won't lead to financial stress later on.

Hammer Out Your Guest List

Decide on the scale of your celebration early in your planning process. Whether you envision a grand event or an intimate gathering, your guest list should reflect this choice. Consider the preferences and needs of both families and balance them with your wishes. Remember, the size of your wedding directly impacts your budget and venue choice.

Find the Perfect Venue

Choosing the right venue is crucial in setting the tone for your wedding day. Look for a location that not only matches the aesthetic you envision but also accommodates your guest count comfortably within your budget. Whether it's a beachside resort, a rustic barn, or a chic urban loft, ensure the venue resonates with your style and meets your logistical needs.

Planning a Home Wedding

For a more personal and intimate experience, consider hosting your wedding at home. This option allows for customization and can often be more cost-effective. Upgrading your property, such as landscaping or lighting improvements, not only enhances your wedding setting but also adds value to your home. A home wedding offers a special sense of familiarity and warmth, making your day even more memorable.

Manage Important Documents

Digitizing any wedding-related documents and receipts is a smart way to keep everything organized and easily accessible. This approach helps you avoid the clutter and potential loss of important papers. Using a mobile scanning app is the best option to quickly and easily capture any document from your device’s camera, allowing you to convert it into a PDF for convenient storage and sharing.

Choose the Perfect Wedding Date

Selecting a wedding date involves balancing personal significance, guest availability, and venue considerations. Opt for a date that holds meaning for you and is convenient for your essential guests. Coordinate this date with your venue and key vendors to ensure availability. Remember, flexibility can sometimes lead to more options and potentially better rates.

Research and Secure Vendors

From photographers and caterers to florists and entertainers, your vendors play a significant role in bringing your wedding vision to life. Take the time to research and secure vendors who align with your style and budget. Read reviews, ask for recommendations, and meet with potential vendors to ensure they understand and can execute your vision. The right team of vendors can make all the difference in creating your perfect day.

Entertainment Selection

Entertainment is key to setting the mood and ensuring your guests have a great time. From live bands to DJs or unique performers, choose entertainment that suits your style and will be enjoyed by your guests. Watch demo videos and gauge past audience reactions to ensure the quality of the entertainment. Good entertainment can transform your celebration and leave lasting memories.

Personalize Your Wedding

Your wedding is a reflection of your unique story as a couple. Infuse personal touches throughout your day, from custom vows to a meaningful ceremony location. Consider incorporating elements that celebrate your backgrounds, hobbies, or how you met. Personalization adds depth and intimacy to your wedding, making it truly yours. Thoughtful planning is the cornerstone of creating a wedding that encapsulates your love story while celebrating your union in a way that resonates with you. By considering these key aspects, from budgeting to personalization, you can craft a wedding that meets and exceeds your expectations. Here’s to a wonderful beginning and a wedding day filled with love, joy, and unforgettable moments!

Craft a tasty and memorable wedding gift for your guests from Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn!

Written by Julie Morris

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Inside the January/February edition of Go Magazine (AAA publications) there is a great 3 page feature story about Greenville!

Kudos to us, we're featured on page 16.

For the past few years, Americans have been more health conscious than they have in the past, and they are always looking for healthier alternatives to their favorite snacks! Well, if you’re a popcorn lover, you’re in luck! Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives and is sugar-free.

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, obesity statistics have more than doubled in the past 30 years, especially in young children. To stop this, it is time to turn your taste buds to the delicious nutrients found in popcorn.

Did you know popcorn is a whole grain that contains 40 or more nutrients? Or that the germ in the popcorn kernel contains all of the B complex vitamins, plus vitamin E, Riboflavin and Thiamine?

Here are some other interesting popcorn facts you may not have known:

Now if those facts are not “official” enough for you… check these out!

The next time you're wanting a tasty snack, stop by Poppington's to get your healthy snack! 

Its time to set the record straight. There really is no such thing as hulless popcorn. The hull of the kernel is the seed, so naturally, all popcorn has a hull. Also, popcorn is held together by the hull. A kernel becomes the fluffy popcorn we know and love by exploding (hence "pop"corn) and turning inside out.  The dark piece of popcorn, deep inside the popcorn, is the hull!

The leading complaint of popcorn consumers is the kernel gets stuck in their teeth. So, the next logical step is to get hulless popcorn, when in reality, hulless popcorn is just popcorn made from a smaller kernel that still contains a hull. The hull of the kernel is the seed, and popcorn cannot exist without a seed. However, smaller hulled popcorn, when popped, is smaller, tenderer and less noticeable.  When it pops, the hull breaks up into smaller pieces and does not get noticed in your teeth. 

In addition, a study done by scientists at the University of Scranton found that the hull of popcorn is packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.  These antioxidants are known as polyphenols, which help prevent damage to cells in your body. So the next time you want a healthy snack, don't be so quick to pass up the popcorn. Add it to your daily fruits and vegetables, and you will have yourself a snack packed full of disease-fighting antioxidants! However, you may be contradicting those antioxidants by smothering your popcorn in butter, salt and cheese. 

Finally… a breakdown of the pros and cons of hulless popcorn: 

The pros of "hulless" popcorn: safer for people with braces and may be easier to digest for some people.

The cons of "hulless" popcorn: a smaller variety is available for consumers and is slightly more expensive than regular-sized hulls. 

Are you ready for it? It's the first of the month...you know what that means! It's time to announce September's Flavor of the Month! And it is Maple Caramel Bacon Cheddar!

With a funky combination, the mouth-watering bacon flavor with rich golden cheddar and the rich maple and sweet caramel... This flavor combination will definitely cause an explosion of flavor!

In addition to being popular among customers, Maple Caramel Bacon Cheddar is one of the owner's favorite mixes in the store!

Stop in the store or order online today to enjoy September's Flavor of the Month!

Here at Poppington's, we love to find new flavors and combinations to bring you the best popcorn around! It is our goal to always provide customers with fresh, delicious popcorn in a variety of flavors.

Every month, we pick out a certain flavor to put in the spotlight.  July is spotlighting Cajun as the Flavor of the Month!

Known to our customers as the "Ragin' Cajun Flavor of the South", it will transport your taste buds to southern Louisiana with every bite!

Cajun popcorn would be the perfect addition to a summer time crawfish boil! So get the family and friends together to celebrate Louisiana Cajun style!

"Oh my word, so many choices.... so little time. It is hard to choose--so many great choices. Best customer service too! We definitely will be back!" -Georgia Martincic

"I am so addicted!! The popcorn was fresh (they were popping it when we walked in) and so tasty! I will be a return customer! Thank you for such a wonderful, tasty, yummy popcorn!" -Catherine Beard Howard

"This place is truly one of a kind. It is such a novelty and makes a grown person feel like a kid in a candy store! The different popcorn flavors are phenomenal and one of a kind. Definitely a "MUST SEE" in Greenville!!! I'm currently munching to some watermelon flavored popcorn (who knew?!!)" -Laura Kretzmer

"The only thing better than the popcorn is the service! Bob and Rose have gone out of their way to help me with every visit! LOVE this place! :) keep on popping, guys!" -Aleatha Cone Moore

"We were there AGAIN on Sunday!!! Hands down BEST POPCORN!! Great atmosphere as well!! We drive from Anderson to get our popcorn fix!!! Everyone should check them out!!!" -Dana Vaughn Horne

"Love the tuxedo popcorn! Delicious" -Monica K. Scott

Thank you SO much to all of our wonderful customers who took the time to write us great reviews!! Keep posting to Facebook and you may be featured next time!

Welcome to Oktoberfest at Poppington's! To celebrate the special month, Poppington's Flavor of the Month is Beer Cheddar!

For those unaware of the meaning of Oktoberfest, it is the world's largest annual fair held in Munich, Germany.  It is a 16-day festival running from late September to the first weekend of October.  More than 6 million people from around the world attend the event every year!

However, if you choose to celebrate closer to home, Beer Cheddar is the perfect addition to any football tailgate.  With its creamy texture and subtle beer flavor, Beer Cheddar is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

For those from the northern US, our Beer Cheddar popcorn is reminiscent of the Wisconsin Beer Cheddar Soup!

Pop in today to grab a this popular flavor!

It's that time again! A new flavor has come to the spotlight! August's Flavor of the Month is... CHEESEBURGER!

This blend will trick your taste buds! The blend of smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, peppered tomatoes and dill pickles brings together all the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger into one handful of popcorn! You will be convinced you just took a bite of a big, juicy cheeseburger, but it's gourmet popcorn! All mixed together, Cheeseburger is a mixture that is sure to please!