African American Wedding Invitations

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African American wedding invitations are really emerging on the scene for many brides-to-be who want to embrace their heritage on this most special day. Many designers are adopting techniques that evoke a culturally-rich charm in their work and they are offering more and more options when it comes to African American wedding invitations.
The design is of utmost importance when creating invitations with a cultural theme. Texture and color are used to present depth and interest in the design as well as developing a feel for culture and diversity. You want your African American wedding invitations to be unique while embracing basic elements of culture as well.
Texture will add some interest to the African American wedding invitations. You may want to choose a paper that offers an earthy, natural feel or you may want to present a formal, sleek material that is smooth to the touch. The tone of the ceremony will be communicated through the initial correspondence with the guests so you really want to set the scene.
Color is an important factor when choosing from the African American wedding invitation designs available. Colors also set the tone for the occasion. A textured, earthy paper that boasts deep, dark reds and natural tones will communicate a casual, relaxed feel for the special day.
Sleek, clean lines and smooth texture will evoke images of a formal event. You really want to consider the reception party and the tone of the ceremony when choosing from among the many African American wedding invitation designs available. Your choice of design will set the stage for the events of the day.
Many brides are adopting new traditions that include adding some fragrance to the African American wedding invitations. This will also set the tone for the event. Memories are strongly tied to the sense of smell. You may choose your favorite perfume for a formal approach or you may choose essential oils like lavender or sandalwood.
Each scent will communicate a different tone. Essential oils like sandalwood will present a casual feel. Lavender is calm and relaxed and this scent might be best associated with outdoor ceremonies that have a relaxed tone. Your favorite perfume is a choice that will evoke memories of you and this choice is formal in nature.
Making the most of your presentation will help the guests build expectations for your bridal ceremony. Adding some personal touches like scents, color and texture will make your African American wedding invitations truly your own.

Possible Wedding Reception Sites

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Is it that special day in your life yet? You know the one with wedding bells, cake, laughter, love, and rice. Uh, I meant bird seed of course. Anyway, if that special occasion is upon you, then you've probably already got everything planned out to the T. Am I right or am I right? Surely you made a wedding checklist to ensure that nothing crucial or miniscule is forgotten. However, you don't want to merely focus on the wedding itself. You also have to consider the after-events. For example, where will your reception be? Have you decided on a sunny location, or an indoor gathering? There are just so many questions and concerns when it comes to tying the knot. If you are feeling a tad overwhelmed, you can always get a hand from your trusty computer. Get online and check out the most popular wedding reception sites. This can save you oodles of time. What are the absolute best wedding reception sites? Do you have any clue? Well, if you already got married, then you may have an idea of at least one. Did you go for the shade in the park kind of reception or the sandy beach kind of get-together? Either is okay in my opinion. It really just comes down to taste I believe. I thought that my brother and his wife chose one of the coolest wedding reception sites I had ever seen. It was in Cedar Falls, Iowa at a nice little park. The weather was good and we all had a blast eating and consuming massive amounts of alcohol. Okay, it was actually water. I certainly don't want to send the wrong message here. They said they had spotted this and a few other potential wedding reception sites just by cruising through the state. That shocked me for some reason. Definitely an old-school method of finding things. I prefer my Mac notebook. If you are having any trouble finding the most ideal wedding reception sites, it's high time to get on the web. Simply open up Google and start typing. Punch in the key words "fabulous wedding reception sites" and you'll be well on your way. Who ever said that planning a wedding had to be a difficult task? It just got a little easier with the World-Wide-Web at your fingertips. Good luck with those wedding reception sites and Congratulations.

Matching Wedding Bands

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Many newlyweds decide on matching wedding bands for their wedding day. The tradition of the bride and groom wearing matching wedding bands began many years ago and still continues in many cultures today. Some couples decide to design their own matching wedding bands. They might consult with a jewelry design expert who will take their vision and craft it into two rings that reflect their own individual tastes. In this case the matching wedding bands can either be exactly the same or be similar. The bride might decide on a more elaborate design while her husband prefers something simpler. The size and cut of the diamonds can be the same even though other characteristics of the rings differ. Other couples decide on matching wedding bands that they find at the jewelers. Depending on their budget the choice can range from a simple band to something that is covered with diamonds. When you go to look at the rings youll be surprised by how many different sets are available. Matching wedding bands can be purchased in gold, silver or platinum. The most popular choice in matching wedding bands is gold. Many couples opt to purchase a band that has a single diamond in it. The band that the women wears may be slightly thinner than the one worn by her husband and the womans diamond is often larger as well. Choosing matching wedding bands that also complement the womans engagement ring is a consideration. There are matching wedding band sets which include the bands worn by the man and the woman as well as the engagement ring. In this case the bride and grooms rings are often exactly the same although hers will be smaller. The engagement ring will differ a bit but still reflect the same design found in the matching wedding bands. In the past tradition dictated that the man would choose the engagement ring on his own and that would foreshadow the design of the matching wedding bands. Most couples now visit the jeweler together to choose the rings. You can purchase matching wedding bands from a local jeweler. They will spend time showing you the rings and explaining the size and clarity of the diamonds. They will also offer free ring sizing so the rings will fit perfectly during the wedding ceremony. Purchasing matching wedding bands online can also be an economical choice. Many online retailers are able to offer a discount because they dont have the overhead of a store. If you do purchase your wedding bands online be sure its from a reputable website.

American Wedding Invitations

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Me and my wife get along pretty well on everything. We have had very few fights since we first got together. Even when we were getting ready for marriage, we had very little to argue about. We are both pretty strong willed, but we have learned how to work together flawlessly. There is, however, one area in which we disagreed and sometimes argued: wedding invitations.
I was a big fan of all American wedding invitations. I wanted our invitations for wedding to sparkle. I wasn't really into calligraphy or soft colors, and I certainly wasn't into a crafty, homemade look. I wanted something that was direct, bold, and to the point. If it was clever, all the better. Most importantly however, it needed to have a slick and straightforward design.
My wife, however, had much different ideas about the ideal American wedding invitations. She was all about do it yourself wedding invitations. Of the two of us, she is definitely the artist, but I am the businessman. She thought that her idea of American wedding invitations was better than mine because it showed more art. On the other hand, I thought my ideas were better because they showed greater propriety. To me, American wedding invitations should look professional and well made. The ones on so-called fancy paper with uneven grains have always looked cheap to me. I know that they are actually quite expensive to buy, but that is hardly the point. I have always thought that American stationery should dispense with the quaint and crafty in favor of the sleek and modern.
Finally, we compromised on the American wedding invitations. I got to chose the paper and the layout, and she got to choose the font and the content. This allowed her to get the formal lettering that she likes so much, while allowing me to have the straightforward and modern design that I have always admired. It made us both pretty happy, but to this day we do not discuss the fight we had over American wedding invitations. After all, we are getting along so well. Why bring up an old scuffle, no matter how small. Before that point, I could never have pictured myself getting into an argument about the look of American wedding invitations. It just goes to show you that you never know until you try something. Weddings are very stressful, and it is always surprising how the stress boils over.

Custom Wedding Rings

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Have you found that special someone? You know, the one that makes your heart go pitter patter? Well, one thing is for sure, when it happens you will know it. The whole "seeing fireworks" thing is not a mere figure of speech. There's just a natural bond that draws you closer and closer. Eventually that big day comes. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the bells are ringing. Your wedding day can certainly be an occasion to remember. Since this special event can creep up rather quickly, it is prudent to be prepared. Have you considered wedding rings yet? This can be a wishy-washy subject. You like something, and then you don't. You're considering one style of ring, but then you're not sure if it is the best one. Yep, that sounds familiar to me. Fortunately these days you're not limited to the small selection of wedding bands found in the local jewelry stores. In fact, custom wedding rings are well within your reach. Have you considered custom wedding rings for that big event? Now, I want you to stop and think; how many times are you planning to get married in this lifetime? Well, hopefully your answer is one. This means you should vastly consider all options at hand. Your primary goal is not to find a beautiful wedding ring, but to find the absolute perfect wedding ring for your sweetheart. This can not always be accomplished at the local mall. You may have to delve into the world of custom wedding rings. I remember when I decided to pop the question. This stirred a great desire within me. I had to find the perfect engagement ring. This meant exhausting all options regarding custom wedding rings and engagement rings. I turned to my trusty laptop for assistance. After hours of browsing a variety of websites specializing in custom wedding rings, I had found the one. Or should I say, created the one. Yes indeed folks; there are actual websites that allow you to design the ideal wedding ring, online. I knew from the start that I wanted a platinum band with a heart shaped diamond and two sapphires on either side. This was my creation. If you are interested in custom wedding rings, then I suggest you get searching. Searching through cyberspace that is. You can easily surf through a variety of web-stores that offer custom wedding rings for reasonable prices. Make that special ring the perfect ring.

American Wedding Invitations

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Me and my wife get along pretty well on everything. We have had very few fights since we first got together. Even when we were getting ready for marriage, we had very little to argue about. We are both pretty strong willed, but we have learned how to work together flawlessly. There is, however, one area in which we disagreed and sometimes argued: wedding invitations.
I was a big fan of all American wedding invitations. I wanted our invitations for wedding to sparkle. I wasn't really into calligraphy or soft colors, and I certainly wasn't into a crafty, homemade look. I wanted something that was direct, bold, and to the point. If it was clever, all the better. Most importantly however, it needed to have a slick and straightforward design.
My wife, however, had much different ideas about the ideal American wedding invitations. She was all about do it yourself wedding invitations. Of the two of us, she is definitely the artist, but I am the businessman. She thought that her idea of American wedding invitations was better than mine because it showed more art. On the other hand, I thought my ideas were better because they showed greater propriety. To me, American wedding invitations should look professional and well made. The ones on so-called fancy paper with uneven grains have always looked cheap to me. I know that they are actually quite expensive to buy, but that is hardly the point. I have always thought that American stationery should dispense with the quaint and crafty in favor of the sleek and modern.
Finally, we compromised on the American wedding invitations. I got to chose the paper and the layout, and she got to choose the font and the content. This allowed her to get the formal lettering that she likes so much, while allowing me to have the straightforward and modern design that I have always admired. It made us both pretty happy, but to this day we do not discuss the fight we had over American wedding invitations. After all, we are getting along so well. Why bring up an old scuffle, no matter how small. Before that point, I could never have pictured myself getting into an argument about the look of American wedding invitations. It just goes to show you that you never know until you try something. Weddings are very stressful, and it is always surprising how the stress boils over.

50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas

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Wedding anniversaries are always exciting. They are a time of renewed vows, of looking at all the good things from the past, and of looking forward to the future. It is a time to celebrate all the good things that you've shared together as a couple and as a family.
Anniversaries are a time to share with those you love and to welcome new members of the family. Anniversaries are inspirations to those who are just starting their journey as a married couple. A 50th wedding anniversary is especially worthy of celebration.
If you are part of a couple that is celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary, you may be struggling to find the perfect anniversary gift. After all, this isnt just any anniversary its your 50th! Price is not always an indicator of a fabulous gift though. It really is the thought that counts. If you're partner takes one look at your gift and knows you've put much thought into it, it will be more meaningful and enjoyable for both of you. Take some time to reflect on your life together. Have you perhaps traveled? Or maybe your greatest joy has been in raising a large family. Has your partner always dreamed of something in particular that you can make come true, or even help to start making that dream come true? Whatever gift you choose for this momentous 50th anniversary; let it speak of your past, your present, and your future.
Maybe you are attending a 50th wedding anniversary of a couple that you are close to. They may be family or they may be close family friends that have given you faith and hope in your own relationship. You'll likewise want to make this gift special, so spend some time thinking about what this couple has meant to you and the things they have taught you. By thinking with your heart you will be able to come up with a gift that is sincere and thoughtful and will hold a place in their hearts for many anniversaries to come.
If you are still stuck for ideas, consider looking online for 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas. An anniversary guide may help direct your thoughts and put you on the right track. You'll find fantastic prices on thousands of items and smart deals. You may even find that something you thought was beyond your price range before can be found online at bargain prices! Surely your heart will guide you to the perfect 50th wedding anniversary gift with all the options you have online, whether you are buying for your partner on this special day or buying for a dearly loved couple.

Fall Wedding Bouquets

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Though June has always been the most popular month for weddings and late spring/early summer the most popular season, more and more couples are deciding to have a fall wedding instead of the traditional summer affair. Not only is it usually less expensive to get married in the fall due to a lower demand for wedding rentals, reception and ceremony venues, and caterers, its often much more beautiful. Its tough to beat the explosion of fall colors as a backdrop for a wedding (though granted, the weather can be a bit tougher to plan for). One of the centerpieces for any wedding is the wedding bouquet. Wedding bouquets can range from the simplicity of a single red rose to the extravagance of nosegays bespeckled with jewels or pearls costing thousands of dollars. Next to the dress, the bridal bouquet is perhaps the most visible accessory to the bride, and therefore one of the most visible accessories to the entire wedding. Fall wedding bouquets usually vary considerably from their spring and summer counterparts, both in the types of flowers used and the colors combined in the bouquets. Most contemporary weddings incorporate some sort of color scheme, and fall weddings are no exceptions. Many fall weddings incorporate at least some hints of the gorgeous fall colors, often working in some shades of orange, yellow, or red into the flowers and decorations, since soft pastels have a hard time competing against the bold foliage. Fall wedding bouquets usually incorporate at least a few of these colors as well, placing the fall color explosions into the hands of the bride. Some flowers particularly fitted to fall wedding bouquets are white, yellow, and orange roses and calla lilies. Usually its advisable when designing your fall wedding bouquet to avoid using too many fall colors, since you probably dont want your bouquet to exactly mirror the trees outside. A hint is all it takes, usually in a shade of red, orange, or yellow. White flowers provide a great backdrop for this splash of color, and allow your bouquet and your wedding to seamlessly blend contemporary color with traditional elegance. Once you have the bridal bouquet decided on, its time to move onto the flowers for the rest of the ceremony and reception. Though its customary for the bridesmaids to carry flowers similar to the bride, dont feel so constrained as to make all of the flowers in the wedding to mirror the bridal bouquet. Though the rest of the flowers should coordinate with the bridal bouquet, feel free to have fun with your floral arrangements and combine coordinating colors and types of flowers to create a custom feel to the flowers of your wedding.

The Intrigue of Celebrity Weddings

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Often times, after reading about celebrity weddings and what the cost was, I wonder why they bothered. These lavish celebrity weddings amaze me. Some celebrities spend millions of dollars to wed and pamper their guests when they simply get divorced within a few years. Sure, they may have thought that when they said 'til death do us part', they meant them. However, many celebrity weddings end in court cases not too long afterwards.
I admit though, I love to look at photos of brilliant celebrity weddings. I love seeing their gowns and the decorations. The cakes are always unique and extravagant; I imagine they taste just as wonderful as they look. I also love to see pictures of the guests to see how many other celebrities were in attendance. Celebrity weddings are always a top priority for the media and attract more attention than they probably deserve. Of course, some celebrity weddings have resulted in what seems to be happily ever after. There are some famous couples who have been together for a very long time. I think that's wonderful.
Many celebrity weddings are held out of the country to attempt to avoid the paparazzi and media attention. They try to keep wedding dates and locations top secret to further avoid the attention. Sometimes they are successful but once the media even has an inkling that there may be a celebrity wedding, they will camp out for days for that photo opportunity. And let's face it, celebrity weddings provide for some photos that probably pay some big money. When photos do surface from celebrity weddings, brides-to-be cut out photos and carry them around with them. They want their cake to resemble so and so's cake, they want their hair to be done like the celebrity's was. Brides want to wear dresses that a particular celebrity wore. It can create much admiration and a determination to have a wedding that may be similar to some celebrity weddings. Many fans planning their weddings will find out where the celebrity couple spent their honeymoon and attempt to visit there as well. Unless there is quite a bit of money to be spent, being able to reserve the same locations that celebrity weddings took place or visit their honeymoon destination, a simpler plan needs to take place.
I can't help but wonder, if you are invited to celebrity weddings, what in the world do you bring as a gift? I mean, you're attending a wedding of a celebrity - what can you get them that they don't already have? I'd like to just have the money that is spent to have one of these lavish celebrity weddings. I'd even take a quarter of the money. Or many an invitation.

Wedding Cake Decorating Techniques

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If youve recently planned a wedding, you know that every little detail can cost a good deal of money. The wedding dress, the limousine, the band and food for the reception all can total what seems like a small fortune. If there is a way to save money most brides and their grooms are happy to hear about it. One easy way is to take a wedding cake decorating class. It can seem very intimidating to think about decorating something as important as the cake that will be the centerpiece of your wedding. Most people dont even consider this a possibility and instead order an extravagant cake that can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. If there is someone in your family who enjoys baking and is creative offer to attend a wedding cake decorating class with them. The baking part of the equation is fairly simple. In fact, you can even purchase plain, cakes that havent yet been iced from most bakeries. This is going to cost a bit more than baking the cakes yourself, but its certainly an affordable timesaver. In fact many bakeries who sell plain cakes may also offer a workshop that focuses on how to decorate a wedding cake. Its best to practice a bit before the big day. If youve been to a class to learn how to decorate cakes, yet youve never done it in practice, you really shouldnt try it on the cake on the day of the wedding. Although you could claim it to be an original work of art, your guests may wonder exactly who did the wedding cake decorating and whether or not they should chance eating a piece. Id suggest trying with a smaller version of the actual cake a few weeks before the big day. What many people have found helpful is to purchase a few pieces of Styrofoam in the shape of the wedding cake and try decorating those. Remember that the texture will naturally be quite different than a cake will be, but the wedding cake decorating techniques most important when you are just beginning to experiment. As with anything new trial and error is the key to success. Take your time when you are creating your cake. Icing is very forgiving and can mask many mistakes. Remember that it doesnt have to be perfect. Wedding cake decorating is as much about creativity as it is about skill. Besides, if the cake itself tastes delicious, as most wedding cakes do, your guests wont even notice if a candy rose is missing its petals.

The Intrigue of Celebrity Weddings

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Often times, after reading about celebrity weddings and what the cost was, I wonder why they bothered. These lavish celebrity weddings amaze me. Some celebrities spend millions of dollars to wed and pamper their guests when they simply get divorced within a few years. Sure, they may have thought that when they said 'til death do us part', they meant them. However, many celebrity weddings end in court cases not too long afterwards. I admit though, I love to look at photos of brilliant celebrity weddings. I love seeing their gowns and the decorations. The cakes are always unique and extravagant; I imagine they taste just as wonderful as they look. I also love to see pictures of the guests to see how many other celebrities were in attendance. Celebrity weddings are always a top priority for the media and attract more attention than they probably deserve. Of course, some celebrity weddings have resulted in what seems to be happily ever after. There are some famous couples who have been together for a very long time. I think that's wonderful. Many celebrity weddings are held out of the country to attempt to avoid the paparazzi and media attention. They try to keep wedding dates and locations top secret to further avoid the attention. Sometimes they are successful but once the media even has an inkling that there may be a celebrity wedding, they will camp out for days for that photo opportunity. And let's face it, celebrity weddings provide for some photos that probably pay some big money. When photos do surface from celebrity weddings, brides-to-be cut out photos and carry them around with them. They want their cake to resemble so and so's cake, they want their hair to be done like the celebrity's was. Brides want to wear dresses that a particular celebrity wore. It can create much admiration and a determination to have a wedding that may be similar to some celebrity weddings. Many fans planning their weddings will find out where the celebrity couple spent their honeymoon and attempt to visit there as well. Unless there is quite a bit of money to be spent, being able to reserve the same locations that celebrity weddings took place or visit their honeymoon destination, a simpler plan needs to take place. I can't help but wonder, if you are invited to celebrity weddings, what in the world do you bring as a gift? I mean, you're attending a wedding of a celebrity - what can you get them that they don't already have? I'd like to just have the money that is spent to have one of these lavish celebrity weddings. I'd even take a quarter of the money. Or many an invitation.

Cookie Cutter Wedding Favors

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I had never seen cookie cutter wedding favors before I got one at a wedding last year. I dont know if they are a new tradition or if they have been around for a while, but I thought they were very cute. What a great idea. They may be more common than I know, or they may just be coming up in popularity now. Either way, if you are looking for a great idea for a favor for your wedding but you are drawing a blank, this might be something you want to consider. You can find a cookie cutter in almost any theme. Just think about what your wedding will be, and then look for the perfect cookie cutter wedding favors to go with your theme. If you have a fall wedding, you may want to get one in the shape of a leaf or perhaps a pumpkin. You can add a poem to your cookie cutter wedding favors and tie it on with a ribbon. You can probably find these in bulk at your favorite home store, or you may want to look online for some good deals. If you cant find what you want anywhere, make sure you check eBay. Just make sure the ones you are getting are brand new and made of the material you are looking for. You can find already made cookie cutter wedding favors online that you can order. They may come with a poem already tied on, and you can in most cases get them personalized with your name, wedding date and anything else that you may wish to include. There are many places that now have them, so go ahead and shop around for the best deal you can find. Watch the shipping prices though. Your good deal might be wiped out with really high shipping prices if you arent careful. This is a huge problem on eBay, so almost look at that before you even consider what they have to offer. To make your cookie cutter wedding favors even more special, you may want to include cookies in a jar with your cookie cutter. You can find these or you can make them yourself. A cookie in a jar is basically the dry ingredients for cookies all put in one jar so you just have to take them home, add the wet ingredients and back your cookies. If you want to add this to your cookie cutter wedding favors, make sure you do a cookie that requires a cutter. One popular choice might be sugar cookies. You can even add a baggie of toppings to add to the cookies.

Contemporary Wedding Invitations

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Are you planning a wedding? If you've just become engaged, now is a good time to start. There are more details than you can shake a stick at, ones you may never have imagined. You want everything to be perfect and that is a tall order indeed. While there are traditional and more contemporary styles of weddings, we're going to take a look at one item in the mountain of details: contemporary wedding invitations. What you'll find is information to make your personalized contemporary wedding invitations just perfect. Contemporary wedding invitations are usually highly personalized to the bride and groom, incorporating photographs or even paintings of the happy couple, if you have an artist in your circle of friends. With digital technology and graphics design software, you can create backgrounds that may be printed on blank stock. If the newlyweds are honeymooning in Hawaii, a tropical scene as your background can make a happy memory live forever in this keepsake. Contemporary wedding invitations are sometimes printed on a single high rag content card rather than the traditional note card style. This alone adds to the contemporary flavor and mood of your invitations. You'll need to decide whether you'll have the words of the invitation printed or hand lettered. Calligraphy is quite popular in contemporary wedding invitations. You might consider a rapidograph to hand print invitations, complete with serifs on each letter, for a distinctive, contemporary look. If you choose to have your invitations professionally printed, be aware there are many printing options available. Some are very pricey, and you may not find all of them suitable to contemporary wedding invitations. Keep your mind open when exploring these options. Engraving, embossing and thermography are some examples of printing embellishments. Although the contemporary wedding invitations generally bend the rules a bit, certain points of protocol still apply. If you pick stock invitations, they'll come with matching envelopes. If your invitations are hand made, there are still standard sizes of papers and envelopes to match that size of paper stock. Depending on your invitation design, you may want a colored envelope to make the perfect presentation. Other tasks you'll need to accomplish in producing your finished invitations include ordering or designing thank you notes, creating a clear map of directions to the event and RSVP cards. If ordering printed cards, you'll want to find out your printer's required lead time to deliver your invitations. You'll want to mail them out at least 6 weeks to 2 months in advance, so your guests will have plenty of time to adjust their schedule as necessary and make flight reservations if they'll be traveling a distance. Now you must see how important it is to get going with planning your wedding. If you follow these tips, you'll have picture-perfect contemporary wedding invitations. If you're feeling overwhelmed, consult with a wedding planner!

Second Wedding Anniversary Gift

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Those who follow tradition know that the second wedding anniversary gift is cotton. Although the first thing that might spring into your mind is cotton sheets or a cotton pillow there is a whole host of innovative ideas that make a great gift. When you are considering a second wedding anniversary gift for someone you know think about what they enjoy. Most couples who have been married for two years already have many of the essentials. They probably have more than enough cotton bed sheets and towels. Considering something outside of the linen box might be a better idea. A personalized notepad and envelopes made from cotton paper is a lovely idea for a second wedding anniversary gift. These can be made to order with the couples monograms tucked away in a corner of the envelopes or incorporated into the background of the paper. Most people never order personalized stationary for themselves and they welcome it as a gift. The couple can use it when sending notes to friends and family. Its a nice gesture and it still honors the cotton tradition. For those with an eye on the more modern traditions of anniversaries, they know that china is also a second wedding anniversary gift. If you know the china pattern that the couple had listed in the gift registry for their wedding than you can choose a piece they can add to what they already have. You can also choose a second wedding anniversary gift that uses the china idea in a different way. A fun notion is to purchase a gift certificate for the couple for a Chinese restaurant. Theyll appreciate the evening out and of course will enjoy the wonderful cuisine. Another idea that is related to that is to compile a gift basket that includes many of the wonderful treasures that can be found in China. This can include items such as Chinese spice blends, chopsticks and fortune cookies. A very special idea for a second wedding anniversary gift is a handmade Chinese calligraphy picture. These are wonderful when framed and hung on a wall in the couples home. You can have them specially made for you and they can express anything you wish for them too, including the word love or commitment. There are many fun and thoughtful ideas when it comes to choosing a second wedding anniversary gift. Consider the couples interests and what they may not already have. Make the gift as memorable for them as the past two years of married life have been.

Wedding Photos

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I work in a very large company. We have people from varying backgrounds that work there. Many of the support staff have high school diplomas and some technical training. The designers, sales people and management staff have advanced degrees. Many of our projects involve members of every department working together to meet deadlines. This is when life can get very interesting, as well as fun. I enjoy working with people. I find the differences in peoples personalities and preferences quite enjoyable as well as humorous. One of the lead people on our latest project is a very stern by the book sort of woman. She is a stickler for details and is quite outspoken. One of the support staff on the project is quite the opposite. She is fun loving and often times flies by the seat of her pants. She also has great computer skills as well as clerical skills. She is always my first pick to have involved in a project. During this recent project her daughter was married. At one of the planning meeting she brought along wedding photos to share with the group. When we meet for project meetings we usually start mid morning and have a brownbag lunch brought in at noon so we can continue working. There is usually a short break when people are getting their lunch together when people chat. It was during this time that the worker brought out the wedding photos. I do not know the womans daughter, but I have heard stories about how wild she can get at parties. Her wedding was no exception. The wedding photos were of the reception and the bride dancing on the table tops and other various antics. They had been placed in an album to keep them from getting bent or soiled. According to the wedding photos the reception had been quite an event. Several of us were looking at them when the lead worker was out of the room. When she walked back in she asked what we were doing. We told her we were looking at wedding photos. This interested her because her daughter recently got married, which was a huge social event in the community. I had to leave the room because I was laughing so hard at the look on the lead workers face when she saw the wedding photos. I had seen the formal portraits that were taken at her daughters wedding. I am sure she could not imagine a wedding reception like the one she was seeing in these wedding photos. It situations like this that keeps life interesting.

Cookie Cutter Wedding Favors

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I had never seen cookie cutter wedding favors before I got one at a wedding last year. I dont know if they are a new tradition or if they have been around for a while, but I thought they were very cute. What a great idea. They may be more common than I know, or they may just be coming up in popularity now. Either way, if you are looking for a great idea for a favor for your wedding but you are drawing a blank, this might be something you want to consider. You can find a cookie cutter in almost any theme. Just think about what your wedding will be, and then look for the perfect cookie cutter wedding favors to go with your theme. If you have a fall wedding, you may want to get one in the shape of a leaf or perhaps a pumpkin. You can add a poem to your cookie cutter wedding favors and tie it on with a ribbon. You can probably find these in bulk at your favorite home store, or you may want to look online for some good deals. If you cant find what you want anywhere, make sure you check eBay. Just make sure the ones you are getting are brand new and made of the material you are looking for. You can find already made cookie cutter wedding favors online that you can order. They may come with a poem already tied on, and you can in most cases get them personalized with your name, wedding date and anything else that you may wish to include. There are many places that now have them, so go ahead and shop around for the best deal you can find. Watch the shipping prices though. Your good deal might be wiped out with really high shipping prices if you arent careful. This is a huge problem on eBay, so almost look at that before you even consider what they have to offer. To make your cookie cutter wedding favors even more special, you may want to include cookies in a jar with your cookie cutter. You can find these or you can make them yourself. A cookie in a jar is basically the dry ingredients for cookies all put in one jar so you just have to take them home, add the wet ingredients and back your cookies. If you want to add this to your cookie cutter wedding favors, make sure you do a cookie that requires a cutter. One popular choice might be sugar cookies. You can even add a baggie of toppings to add to the cookies.

Wedding Anniversary Gifts

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Finding just the right wedding anniversary gifts can be difficult sometimes. In fact, remembering that special couple on their special day has been a tradition for centuries. In fact, a long time ago, it was decided that certain gifts should be given as wedding anniversary gifts depending on the length of time a couple had been married. For example, a gift made of paper should be given for the first anniversary. In modern times, this has been changed to giving the celebrants clocks as wedding anniversary gifts. For the traditional fourth anniversary gift of something made of linen or silk, now we give appliances as gifts. I guess somebody figure out that after four years, that microwave oven given as a wedding gift would need replacing. Traditional gift giving for the seventh year is something made of wool or even copper. For the 21st century, you should give the happy couple desk sets as their wedding anniversary gifts. Other traditional anniversary gifts include ivory for the 14th year, now replaced by gold jewelry, and wrist watches instead of crystal for the fifteenth year of marriage. However, if you want to ignore the customs for wedding anniversary gifts and find something different, there are many companies that specialize in these kinds of gifts. For example, some travel agencies are unique in that they arrange trips for couples as either wedding or wedding anniversary gifts. If you give this as a gift, you can be guaranteed that the couple will be treated like royalty to celebrant their special occasion. Treating your special couple to a fancy night on the town always makes a great gift. However, think about something different. Everyone knows one of those restaurants where you need to make reservations months in advance to get a table. By doing that, you have told the anniversary couple that they have been in your thoughts for some time. Personalized wedding anniversary gifts are sometimes the best. It does not take a great amount of time and effort to purchase bath towels or bathrobes with names embroidered on them. And all of these anniversary gifts are available through the click of your mouse. However, personalized gifts do not have to mean matching house slippers. How would they feel if you had poetry written especially for them or an artist painting their picture as a gifts]? There is an almost unlimited variation of wedding anniversary gifts if you search a little bit and use your imagination.

Wedding Sites

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Families are very spread out anymore, and sometimes planning a wedding can be more complicated than it used to be. Even sharing photos with family has become something you have to spend a fortune on, or you simple dont do it because of cost. Luckily, the Internet is something that many have access to, and it has made sharing details and photos with those who live far away. Wedding sites have popped up all over the place, and many of them are free. Wedding sites can be used to show your guests details about the wedding they may need to know when traveling from a distance. You can have maps to your ceremony and reception there, as long as information about local hotels, rates, and information about places to eat and things to do when they are in town. You can share your engagement photos and anything else you want if you set up wedding sites in advance of your wedding date. Important information like when you ceremony is to start, how soon to arrive, and information about your registry if you have one can be included as well. These wedding sites are also great for after the wedding. You can put up your favorite wedding photos once they are done and returned to you. We all love to share them, but printing copies for everyone who may be interested in them is quite an expensive endeavor. These wedding sites can allow those who were not able to attend see photos from throughout the day of you and your new spouse and of everyone who attended as well. You can put up your professional shots if you would like, or you can use the space to put up candid shots of the guests. Most free wedding sites have a limited amount of storage space for photos, though they probably hold more than you might suspect. You can also build your own wedding sites from scratch, but you may have to pay for hosting if you want to have a lot of photos there. The very best feature is that you can get a free message board from anywhere online and attach it to your site for well wishes, communications and anything else that may pop up. If you get a lot of well wishes online you can then print them out to save and add to your collection of cards and gifts from your wedding.

Wine Wedding Favors

The day of the beach wedding was beautiful. The temperatures were warm and there was only a slight breeze coming off the ocean. The moon was close to full so the evening promised to be lovely also. Due to the warmth of the day the beech was very busy. The day was so nice that many of the sunbathers and swimmers were reluctant to leave. There was a problem finding parking for the wedding guests, this was one thing that the bride and groom had not considered. Another thing they did not consider is that strangers would move the ropes of the area where the ceremony was to be held. It took time to find a space on the beach that was large enough to accommodate the wedding guests. Once we were all in place the minister signaled the musicians to begin playing. Their music could barely be heard above the radios, talking and screaming of the beach dwellers. The bride made her appearance and the ceremony started. Many of the people that were spending the day on the beach came over to watch the ceremony.

The reception went much smoother and everyone had a very nice time. The bride admits that she should have listened to the minister regarding the beach wedding. She did not like how many strangers were standing around as they were trying to say their vows. She had wished for a nice weather day, but did not realize the amount of people that would stay on the beach to enjoy the nice day.


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One of the more popular new traditions for wedding receptions has been to give out wine wedding favors. These are quite often a full sized bottle of wine with a label that is personalized to the bride and groom. Not everyone can do this, as this can be quite expensive, but if you can afford to do it, it might be a great touch to your wedding. Not everyone drinks wine, but they will still love the favor nonetheless. If you look hard enough, you may find mini bottles of wine, or even bottles of champagne for the same purpose. The choice will be up to you. If you want to give out wine wedding favors for your wedding, you can find many places online that offer you this service. Some may have the wine, but some just have the personalized labels that they can print for you. You may save money by going to a local winery and buying the wine yourself. Not only will you love choosing your own wine, you will be helping your local winery get the word out about their product. You may get a discount for buying bulk as well. If you want to have everyone drink your wine wedding favors at the reception, you can hand them out early, or have them sitting on the tables when the guests arrive. Some people have wine already chosen for their meal, and the wine for the favors may not match the meal. If this is the case, save your wine wedding favors until when people begin to leave. You might even leave a note at each table to let guests know they should pick up their favor on their way to out to be enjoyed at a later date. To personalize your wine wedding favors, you might want to have a picture of you and your new spouse on the label, as well as your wedding date and anything else you might think is relevant. You might also want to include some information about the wine. You should always include the name of the winery and contact information for them. You should also include basic information about the wine such as what meals it might go well with, or how to store it. Some people know nothing about wine, and including this information on your wine wedding favors will be of much help to them.

Cookie Cutter Wedding Favors

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I had never seen cookie cutter wedding favors before I got one at a wedding last year. I dont know if they are a new tradition or if they have been around for a while, but I thought they were very cute. What a great idea. They may be more common than I know, or they may just be coming up in popularity now. Either way, if you are looking for a great idea for a favor for your wedding but you are drawing a blank, this might be something you want to consider. You can find a cookie cutter in almost any theme. Just think about what your wedding will be, and then look for the perfect cookie cutter wedding favors to go with your theme. If you have a fall wedding, you may want to get one in the shape of a leaf or perhaps a pumpkin. You can add a poem to your cookie cutter wedding favors and tie it on with a ribbon. You can probably find these in bulk at your favorite home store, or you may want to look online for some good deals. If you cant find what you want anywhere, make sure you check eBay. Just make sure the ones you are getting are brand new and made of the material you are looking for. You can find already made cookie cutter wedding favors online that you can order. They may come with a poem already tied on, and you can in most cases get them personalized with your name, wedding date and anything else that you may wish to include. There are many places that now have them, so go ahead and shop around for the best deal you can find. Watch the shipping prices though. Your good deal might be wiped out with really high shipping prices if you arent careful. This is a huge problem on eBay, so almost look at that before you even consider what they have to offer. To make your cookie cutter wedding favors even more special, you may want to include cookies in a jar with your cookie cutter. You can find these or you can make them yourself. A cookie in a jar is basically the dry ingredients for cookies all put in one jar so you just have to take them home, add the wet ingredients and back your cookies. If you want to add this to your cookie cutter wedding favors, make sure you do a cookie that requires a cutter. One popular choice might be sugar cookies. You can even add a baggie of toppings to add to the cookies.

The Wedding Theme

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I work in a social service agency that employs over a hundred people. We come from all different backgrounds. The agency employs professional staff as well as support staff. We have good benefits and most of us enjoy our work. I have been there for several years so I have developed good friendships along the way. We work in units of about twenty people. Even though I am not close to everyone in my unit I know basic information about their lives. One of the women in our unit is helping her daughter plan her wedding. One day we both arrived early for a staff meeting. As we were waiting for the meeting to start I asked her how the wedding plans were developing. She said that her daughter was struggling with a wedding theme. I thought this was an odd thing to struggle with. I thought a wedding theme would be that you were getting married. I mentioned this to the co-worker. She told me that several of her daughters friends had theme weddings and she wanted one also. Her daughter was going to school in the eastern part of the nation, so I decided that this kind of wedding planning must be something that is done in that part of the country. The concept of a wedding theme was interesting to me so I asked my co-worker what kinds of things were being considered. She said that her daughter loves history so she was thinking of having a Victorian wedding. She and her attendants as well as the groom and his attendants would wear clothing from that period. The decorations and the food at the reception would also be from that time period. The groom works in computer design, so he was not interested in stressing the historical wedding theme, he wanted a futuristic theme for the day. She said that this was causing a conflict for the couple and that they were running short on time for ordering what type of dresses the women would wear. By this time the rest of our unit had joined the meeting so the subject was dropped. That evening I was sharing this information with my daughter. She recently got engaged, but is going to finish her masters degree prior to getting married. She said that she had read about having a wedding theme in one of the bridal magazines she bought. She agreed with me that planning that type of wedding would involve added stress. She is planning on having the exchanging of vows be the theme for her wedding.

Online Wedding Planner

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The Internet has proven to be a lifesaver of sorts in all areas of our lives. We can handle all of our finances online, buy a house online and now even plan our wedding online. With an online wedding planner all you need to do is fill in some standard information and youll be well on your way to a happy and successful wedding day. The way these programs work is fairly straightforward. Depending on the size and location of your wedding you can use an online wedding planner to help you choose the venue as well as plan the meal. An online wedding planner can even compare the cost of dresses or tuxedo rentals, which helps you save not only valuable time in research but also money as well. A calendar is essential when it comes to planning an event like a wedding. Of course picking the actual date of the marriage is the first step, but you also need to jot down other notable dates including when to send out the invitations, when to confirm the menu with the caterer and when wedding dress fittings are scheduled for. An online wedding planner can take care of all of this. In fact your online wedding planner may also have a feature that sends you automatic email reminders of notable dates so you dont forget a thing. If you are utilizing the help of a family member or perhaps a maid of honor, you can send them the link to your online wedding planner too. Theyll be able to quickly check what needs to be done and add anything you may have overlooked. A wedding can be a stressful time for the bride-to-be so having someone else with access to your online wedding planner looking things over will ensure that the day goes as smoothly as possible. One feature that some planners have is the ability to keep track of who is and isnt attending your wedding, along with their contact snail mail or email addresses. This is such a help when it comes time to send out all of those thank you notes after the big day. You simply log into your online wedding planner and youll have the guests name, their address and what they gave you as a gift. It makes the process of saying thank you so much easier. Finding one is easy with a simple search. Its a great idea to begin using one early in the wedding planning process as its better to plan earlier rather than later. With the aid of an online wedding planner, the only hitch that day will be the one between you and your fiance.

The Importance of Wedding Ceremony Songs

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Most people choose to include music in their wedding ceremony. It has been a long standing tradition to have music for the arrival of the bridal party, and also to have a special song for the brides last walk as a single women. There is always music that is played after the couple has been declared as married, and this music follows them from the church for their first moments as man and wife. Wedding ceremony songs can be whatever you want, and you dont have to go with the traditionally used songs if you dont wish to do so. When it came time for my husband and I to choose our wedding ceremony songs, I was sure I didnt want to use the usual Here Comes The Bride tune when I walked down the aisle. I had childhood memories of that song, which often included the addition of words that were not so flattering. I wanted something different. When it came time to choose our wedding ceremony songs, we decided to meet with the organist to choose some traditional songs there were fit for a wedding, but may not be as popular. What I didnt count on when choosing wedding ceremony songs was the emotional state of my husband. Hes not usually openly emotional about anything, and he often bottles things inside. This never bothered me because he is pretty much the same as most of the men I have known in my life, both family and friends included. When we were listening to some of the wedding ceremony songs we were considering, the organist also played the song I didnt want. Much to my surprise, tears sprung from the eyes of my husband-to-be and he blurted out that he always imagined me walking down the aisle towards him with that song playing. With a few tears, I was overruled, and we ended up using it because I knew how much it meant to him. When it comes time for you to choose your wedding ceremony songs, you dont have to go with the traditional if you dont want to. You can find suitable songs all over the Internet, and your organist, pianist, or whoever may have suggestions for you in regards to wedding ceremony songs. Take your time in making your decision and find something you both like. Just watch out for your groom, he may really surprise you. Make sure you make him part of the process as well.

Beach Wedding

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One of the public health nurses that I work with has been talking about getting married for several years. She has been engaged for three years and recently gave birth to the second child that she and her fianc have. Several months ago she announced that they had set a wedding date. They decided that they were going to get married on the fourth anniversary of meeting each other.
As she started making calls for the wedding she discovered that she could not find a place for the reception. Rather than change the date the couple decided that they would have a beach wedding instead. The couple lives close to a large public beach. There is a pavilion close by in a large park. They decided that the ceremony would take place by the water and the reception would be catered in the pavilion. The brides uncle is a minister and he did agree to perform the beach wedding, however he warned the couple that this arrangement does not always work out the best because the beach is a public place. The couple felt that he was exaggerating. They thought that strangers would respect the privacy of a gathering of people attending a beach wedding. The plan was to have an early evening ceremony followed by a light supper and dancing.

Wedding Planner Books

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If youre getting married, some people will tell you that youre going to have to hire a wedding planner. True, a wedding planner can take a lot of stress away by handling all of the little details of your special day, but theyre expensive and, if youre not paying attention, the wedding will be more a product of his or her imagination than yours. On the other hand, if you handle the planning yourself, youre going to need some way to keep track of everything. Thats where wedding planner books can come to your rescue. A good book will outline everything you need to take care of when planning your wedding, from getting the first visions of how things should look to buying flowers to all of the final touches that may have slipped your mind. Most wedding planner books will start out by giving you a number of ideas for overall themes or visions for your wedding. Do you want to have a beach theme? What about a new-years celebration? A garden wedding on a spring day? A classic church ceremony? Once you have an idea in your head of what you want your wedding to look like you can start the actual planning of the day. One of the first things you should do is set a budget, which most wedding planner books do a great job of helping out with. Most will give you a budget sheet with a suggested breakdown of the costs, suggesting percentages of the total budget to be spent on flowers, your photographer, the grooms dinner, etc. Of course, to plan out how the budget should be allocated you need to figure out how much you can afford to spend for the wedding, as weddings can cost from $1,000 to $100,000. How much you decide to spend is completely up to you, though it will have an effect on how many guests you can invite and where you spend your money. Once you have a budget, your wedding planner book should walk you through the process of finding locations for a ceremony and a reception, picking out a dress, picking out flowers, finding a photographer, and putting together all of the rest of the components of your wedding. Though a wedding planner book may not be quite as comprehensive as an actual wedding planner, a good book will walk you through the whole process and make sure you dont forget anything along the way.

Wedding Favors

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Your wedding day is truly a day for celebration. One of the most appealing things about a wedding is that you get to share your joy and happiness with the people who matter most to you. For many a bride, months are spent ensuring that every last detail of the big day is taken care of. However many couples look past the idea of giving out favors for weddings. There is no disputing that weddings cost a pretty penny, or in most cases thousands of pennies. Everything from the dress to the flowers has to be factored into the cost, so small things like favors for weddings are often forgotten about in favor of something more important. However, you must keep in mind that the people attending your wedding want to take something with them to remember your special day by. You dont have to spend a small fortune to create a small and memorable item for your guests. Although some couples give out things like small picture frames as favors for weddings, you dont have to go to that length. Instead you can make something small and elegant that your guests will treasure and that youll feel good about giving away since the cost is reasonable. One idea that has stood the test of time is wedding cake. Most likely you will be serving cake at the wedding, but you can also order another cake that will be wrapped in the wedding colors and given away as favors for weddings. You can even purchase small white favor boxes for this very purpose. If you are creative and skilled in calligraphy you can certainly note the date and your names on the favor boxes. Perhaps a stark black written note thanking your guests written on the top of the favor boxes will make these favors for weddings truly memorable. Another relatively inexpensive idea is to create small scrolls on your home computer. These scrolls can then be printed on parchment and hand tied with ribbon that is a color reflective of the wedding party colors. The scrolls can include a thank you from the wedding couple along with an image of their engagement. These make perfect favors for weddings as they are personalized and they allow the guests the opportunity to open the scroll whenever they wish to remember the wedding. Obviously you dont have to incur much cost to create a small take home gift for your wedding guests. With some imagination and a little creative crafting you can make favors for weddings that your guests will treasure for years.

Matching Wedding Bands

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Many newlyweds decide on matching wedding bands for their wedding day. The tradition of the bride and groom wearing matching wedding bands began many years ago and still continues in many cultures today. Some couples decide to design their own matching wedding bands. They might consult with a jewelry design expert who will take their vision and craft it into two rings that reflect their own individual tastes. In this case the matching wedding bands can either be exactly the same or be similar. The bride might decide on a more elaborate design while her husband prefers something simpler. The size and cut of the diamonds can be the same even though other characteristics of the rings differ. Other couples decide on matching wedding bands that they find at the jewelers. Depending on their budget the choice can range from a simple band to something that is covered with diamonds. When you go to look at the rings youll be surprised by how many different sets are available. Matching wedding bands can be purchased in gold, silver or platinum. The most popular choice in matching wedding bands is gold. Many couples opt to purchase a band that has a single diamond in it. The band that the women wears may be slightly thinner than the one worn by her husband and the womans diamond is often larger as well. Choosing matching wedding bands that also complement the womans engagement ring is a consideration. There are matching wedding band sets which include the bands worn by the man and the woman as well as the engagement ring. In this case the bride and grooms rings are often exactly the same although hers will be smaller. The engagement ring will differ a bit but still reflect the same design found in the matching wedding bands. In the past tradition dictated that the man would choose the engagement ring on his own and that would foreshadow the design of the matching wedding bands. Most couples now visit the jeweler together to choose the rings. You can purchase matching wedding bands from a local jeweler. They will spend time showing you the rings and explaining the size and clarity of the diamonds. They will also offer free ring sizing so the rings will fit perfectly during the wedding ceremony. Purchasing matching wedding bands online can also be an economical choice. Many online retailers are able to offer a discount because they dont have the overhead of a store. If you do purchase your wedding bands online be sure its from a reputable website.

50th Wedding Anniversary

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Wedding anniversaries are always exciting. They are a time of renewed vows, of looking at all the good things from the past, and of looking forward to the future. It is a time to celebrate all the good things that you've shared together as a couple and as a family.
Anniversaries are a time to share with those you love and to welcome new members of the family. Anniversaries are inspirations to those who are just starting their journey as a married couple. A 50th wedding anniversary is especially worthy of celebration.
If you are part of a couple that is celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary, you may be struggling to find the perfect anniversary gift. After all, this isn't just any anniversary its your 50th! Price is not always an indicator of a fabulous gift though. It really is the thought that counts. If you're partner takes one look at your gift and knows you've put much thought into it, it will be more meaningful and enjoyable for both of you. Take some time to reflect on your life together. Have you perhaps traveled? Or maybe your greatest joy has been in raising a large family. Has your partner always dreamed of something in particular that you can make come true, or even help to start making that dream come true? Whatever gift you choose for this momentous 50th anniversary; let it speak of your past, your present, and your future.
Maybe you are attending a 50th wedding anniversary of a couple that you are close to. They may be family or they may be close family friends that have given you faith and hope in your own relationship. You'll likewise want to make this gift special, so spend some time thinking about what this couple has meant to you and the things they have taught you. By thinking with your heart you will be able to come up with a gift that is sincere and thoughtful and will hold a place in their hearts for many anniversaries to come.
If you are still stuck for ideas, consider looking online for 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas. An anniversary guide may help direct your thoughts and put you on the right track. You'll find fantastic prices on thousands of items and smart deals. You may even find that something you thought was beyond your price range before can be found online at bargain prices! Surely your heart will guide you to the perfect 50th wedding anniversary gift with all the options you have online, whether you are buying for your partner on this special day or buying for a dearly loved couple.

Wedding Centerpieces

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Centerpieces for weddings come in an array of styles and colors. You might have to do a lot of investigating to find an option that will suit your personality while offering the right atmosphere on your special day. Following are some great ideas for centerpieces for weddings that you may want to explore.
One of the most interesting looks in this wedding must-have is the tall centerpieces for weddings. These designs are created with your guests in mind. You can make a grand statement by choosing a lot of flowers and detail while still giving your guests space as well as an excellent view.
These taller options are usually created out of a sturdy vase that stands about two feet in height. These centerpieces for weddings are actually arranged higher than the seated guests. This allows more room for reception favors, beverages and plates. Your guests can also have great conversation without having to peer around a bulky table centerpiece.
The high standing centerpieces for weddings are a bit more costly than your regular arrangement. They also should be made by a professional who has a great sense of balance. The last thing you want is one toppling over during the reception. Making your own centerpieces for weddings is fine as long as you keep them at a reasonable height.
These arrangements have a very formal feel and they are lacking in one area: reflective light. I chose to forgo the larger centerpieces for weddings and I also skipped the high standing options as well. My arrangements included simple mirrors with candles sitting in votive containers. These containers were surrounded by a few daisies and some pink roses.
The simplicity of the arrangement allowed for plenty of room while the glow from the candles reflecting in the mirrors added delightful romantic character to the room. These inexpensive centerpieces for weddings were a breeze to make and they provided a romantically casual atmosphere for my guests.
Not everyone is keen on the idea of having candles lit at every table. They can snuff out or the threat of someone getting burned may turn some brides off. Why not create centerpieces for weddings out of battery operated candles? They can be decorated without fear of catching fire.
Many brides like to stay true to a specific theme. You can create centerpieces for weddings that hold to the theme. For example, my sister had a Western wedding motif for her occasion. Her bridesmaids and groomsmen wore denim and cowboy hats. She continued the theme by using horseshoe centerpieces that were arranged with different flowers. Each guest was given a horseshoe from these arrangements for a reception favor.
Whether you want to choose classic elegance, simple sophistication or whether you want to be inventive with themes, there are plenty of things you can do with centerpieces for weddings. It just takes some thought and creativity.

Destination Wedding

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If youre planning on getting married, picking out a location for your wedding is one of the most important decisions youll make about your special day. The location for both the ceremony and the reception will dictate a lot of things, from the cost of catering to how many people you can invite to the wedding. Many couples are moving away from the standard wedding at a church followed by a reception at a banquet hall to something much more exotic. Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular, since they mean a vacation for everyone involved with the wedding, not just a honeymoon for the bride and groom. The phrase destination wedding refers to a wedding which takes place away from either the bride or grooms hometown, placing the ceremony and/or reception somewhere where everyone travels to get to the wedding. Usually destination weddings are smaller and more expensive than their local counterparts, though the added cost can be offset if the bride and groom honeymoon near the location of their wedding and ask for wedding guests to pay for their travel expenses on their own. Destination weddings are most often held in picturesque and sometimes exotic locations, from Bali to Hawaii. Destination weddings dont necessarily need to mean that everyone has to fly; a few hours drive away from home brings some people to gorgeous, exotic areas that may as well be on the other end of the country. One benefit of relatively close destination weddings over their international counterparts is that more local weddings dont require guests to spend a great deal of money on travel costs, nor do they need to apply for passports or visas. If youre planning on having a destination wedding, realize that many guests who would otherwise like to attend your wedding simply wont be able to afford the added cost of traveling to the wedding location. Many couples who opt for destination weddings have a reception immediately after the ceremony, but then also host an additional reception back home for friends and family who couldnt attend the ceremony itself. This strikes a nice balance between having your wedding where you want while still getting everyone involved. Of course, you could always fly everyone who wants to attend the wedding to the location, though this alternative is extremely expensive and is out of the means of most couples. If you do have a destination wedding, be sure to not leave your guests high-and-dry before and after the ceremony. Have other activities planned for the weekend and offer suggestions for side activities for your guests, as they are essentially planning an entire vacation around your wedding.

Wedding Photos

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I work in a very large company. We have people from varying backgrounds that work there. Many of the support staff have high school diplomas and some technical training. The designers, sales people and management staff have advanced degrees. Many of our projects involve members of every department working together to meet deadlines. This is when life can get very interesting, as well as fun. I enjoy working with people. I find the differences in peoples personalities and preferences quite enjoyable as well as humorous. One of the lead people on our latest project is a very stern by the book sort of woman. She is a stickler for details and is quite outspoken. One of the support staff on the project is quite the opposite. She is fun loving and often times flies by the seat of her pants. She also has great computer skills as well as clerical skills. She is always my first pick to have involved in a project. During this recent project her daughter was married. At one of the planning meeting she brought along wedding photos to share with the group. When we meet for project meetings we usually start mid morning and have a brownbag lunch brought in at noon so we can continue working. There is usually a short break when people are getting their lunch together when people chat. It was during this time that the worker brought out the wedding photos. I do not know the womans daughter, but I have heard stories about how wild she can get at parties. Her wedding was no exception. The wedding photos were of the reception and the bride dancing on the table tops and other various antics. They had been placed in an album to keep them from getting bent or soiled. According to the wedding photos the reception had been quite an event. Several of us were looking at them when the lead worker was out of the room. When she walked back in she asked what we were doing. We told her we were looking at wedding photos. This interested her because her daughter recently got married, which was a huge social event in the community. I had to leave the room because I was laughing so hard at the look on the lead workers face when she saw the wedding photos. I had seen the formal portraits that were taken at her daughters wedding. I am sure she could not imagine a wedding reception like the one she was seeing in these wedding photos. It situations like this that keeps life interesting.

Newspaper Wedding Announcements

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Newly married couples have a lot of things on their minds. Between the wedding and reception invitations and the thank-you cards it can be easy to forget newspaper wedding announcements. This detail is often overlooked by many couples especially when they have a honeymoon filled with fun and hours of filling out notes of thanks directly ahead of them. However, newspaper wedding announcements do not have to be completed as soon as you exchange vows. Some people are under the impression that they have to provide the information and details about their special day within hours of the ceremony. Since the time slips away so quickly the notion of preparing newspaper wedding announcements seems outdated by the time they are organized. Part of the challenge is in the marriage photos that are taken during and after the ceremony. Most newspaper wedding announcements have a close-up picture of the newlywed couple accompanying the information. Professional photographers can sometimes take months and months to deliver the photographs from the wedding ceremony. By the time the photos arrive the couple thinks that it is simply too late to send the information to the newspaper. After all, the papers hate to publish yesterdays news. Nevertheless, when it comes to marriage announcements in print it is safe to say that the publication can be a few months behind and still be interesting to locals. There is another thing to consider when sending your information about the marriage a little late. You should remember that the newspaper wedding announcements are keepsakes for the couple and the friends and family of the wedded pair. The information just needs to reach the publication. It doesnt really matter that the union is months old. The value of the newspaper wedding announcement is still great. How late is too late when it comes to newspaper wedding announcement? To be honest, Im really not sure but I would wager that 12 months may be the maximum amount of time for this type of announcements. I have seen couples announce their marriages through the paper as late as nine months after the fact and I really dont see the paper turning anyone away just because they are tardy. Some news has to be timely but newspaper wedding announcements can be placed months after the union. If you are a newlywed couple who wants to share the happy news of a marriage that is a few months old then you should proceed with the newspaper announcement. Its better late than never.

Beach Wedding

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One of the public health nurses that I work with has been talking about getting married for several years. She has been engaged for three years and recently gave birth to the second child that she and her fiance have. Several months ago she announced that they had set a wedding date. They decided that they were going to get married on the fourth anniversary of meeting each other.
As she started making calls for the wedding she discovered that she could not find a place for the reception. Rather than change the date the couple decided that they would have a beach wedding instead. The couple lives close to a large public beach. There is a pavilion close by in a large park. They decided that the ceremony would take place by the water and the reception would be catered in the pavilion. The brides uncle is a minister and he did agree to perform the beach wedding, however he warned the couple that this arrangement does not always work out the best because the beach is a public place. The couple felt that he was exaggerating. They thought that strangers would respect the privacy of a gathering of people attending a beach wedding. The plan was to have an early evening ceremony followed by a light supper and dancing.
The day of the beach wedding was beautiful. The temperatures were warm and there was only a slight breeze coming off the ocean. The moon was close to full so the evening promised to be lovely also. Due to the warmth of the day the beech was very busy. The day was so nice that many of the sunbathers and swimmers were reluctant to leave. There was a problem finding parking for the wedding guests, this was one thing that the bride and groom had not considered. Another thing they did not consider is that strangers would move the ropes of the area where the ceremony was to be held. It took time to find a space on the beach that was large enough to accommodate the wedding guests. Once we were all in place the minister signaled the musicians to begin playing. Their music could barely be heard above the radios, talking and screaming of the beach dwellers. The bride made her appearance and the ceremony started. Many of the people that were spending the day on the beach came over to watch the ceremony.
The reception went much smoother and everyone had a very nice time. The bride admits that she should have listened to the minister regarding the beach wedding. She did not like how many strangers were standing around as they were trying to say their vows. She had wished for a nice weather day, but did not realize the amount of people that would stay on the beach to enjoy the nice day.

Wedding Traditions

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Every Sunday you can hear those chapel bells. Some lucky couple is tying the knot and making it official. This is a time in everyone's life that is memorable to say the least. We love this day. Ideally it should occur only one time for each person. There's the massive cake, the champagne, the jovial crowd and the wonderful wedding traditions. These are the things we look forward to on our day of perfect bliss. The soon-to-be bride paces softly toward her one true love, the father gives her away as the two souls become one with the exchange of rings. Are you prepared for your big day? Who doesn't enjoy wedding traditions? There's the ceremony itself, the honeymoon, and don't forget the pre-celebration. This is the part that so many men look forward to. If not the soon-to-be groom, the buddies throwing the bash. Yep, the bachelor party is a king amongst wedding traditions. It may not be a literal aspect of the wedding, but it sure is a blast nonetheless. I've been to a total of two bachelor parties in my day. One was my brother's and one was my best buddy's. These were two of the craziest bashes I've ever witnessed. You commonly have the group of guys, the booze, and maybe a few "dancers." Most of this celebration is about friendship and letting go of the single lifestyle. Notice that I didn't say it is about getting buck wild with the "dancers." Of course girls have their versions of this as well. They lounge about sipping tea and nibbling on crumpets. Or at least this is what I've heard. Probably one of my favorite wedding traditions is the honeymoon. Okay, this is definitely my favorite. This is the part where it is finally just the two of you. Alone at last for a whopping two weeks or so. In my opinion, this is what most of the money should go toward. Although other wedding traditions are imperative, this is the most fun and personal. This is the tradition that is solely meant for the bride and groom. It is about getting pampered, lounging about, and dining at the finest eateries. Where wedding traditions are concerned, I highly recommend you put much thought into the honeymoon.

Hawaiin Wedding Favors

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I have always thought Hawaiian wedding favors were a lot of fun. My bride-to-be finds them tacky, and I have to admit that she has a point. They really are tacky. They are clichd, overused, stereotyped, and cheaply made. Nonetheless, they are also festive, brightly colored, enjoyable, and fun for everyone. Putting up Hawaiian tiki torches, giving all the guests leis, and having a Hawaiian style appetizers can make any wedding a more festive event. This is doubly true if it is going to be a summer wedding. We are going to have ours in August, and it is going to be outdoors with hundreds of guests dancing. I can't think of anything better than a Hawaiian wedding favor theme. Of course, having a Hawaiian wedding party requires more planning than you might expect. Everything has to comply with a Hawaiian wedding theme. It is not just a matter of having Hawaiian wedding favors and Hawaiian wedding centerpieces. The invitations, the hors d'oeuvres, the meal, and even the drinks have to have a sort of Hawaiian theme. If you do it halfheartedly, no one will get into it. It is too silly an idea to just play with. If you want to turn your wedding into a Hawaiian luau, you need to be serious about it. Just having Hawaiian wedding favors is not enough. You need to hire a Hawaiian band the works. Only then will the guests get into the game. If people are not playing along, it is no fun! The great thing about Hawaiian wedding favors is that they are so cheap to acquire and so easy to find. When you compare Hawaiian wedding favors to other sorts of traditional wedding centerpieces, you'll see what I'm talking about. If you want to have a more traditional wedding, everything has to look very serious and very elegant. It is a matter of tremendous work to make all the decorations fit together. But if you are using Hawaiian wedding favors, everything can be bright and festive. As long as the colors are bright, they will work together perfectly. The look will be less formal, and it doesn't have to be perfect. As long as each Hawaiian wedding favor is a different, bright color, everything will work. You must make sure that you hand out the Hawaiian wedding favors at the door, and make everyone wear one at all times. Once they are resigned to it, they will start to enjoy it!

More American Wedding Invitations

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Me and my wife get along pretty well on everything. We have had very few fights since we first got together. Even when we were getting ready for marriage, we had very little to argue about. We are both pretty strong willed, but we have learned how to work together flawlessly. There is, however, one area in which we disagreed and sometimes argued: wedding invitations.
I was a big fan of all American wedding invitations. I wanted our invitations for wedding to sparkle. I wasn't really into calligraphy or soft colors, and I certainly wasn't into a crafty, homemade look. I wanted something that was direct, bold, and to the point. If it was clever, all the better. Most importantly however, it needed to have a slick and straightforward design.
My wife, however, had much different ideas about the ideal American wedding invitations. She was all about do it yourself wedding invitations. Of the two of us, she is definitely the artist, but I am the businessman. She thought that her idea of American wedding invitations was better than mine because it showed more art. On the other hand, I thought my ideas were better because they showed greater propriety. To me, American wedding invitations should look professional and well made. The ones on so-called fancy paper with uneven grains have always looked cheap to me. I know that they are actually quite expensive to buy, but that is hardly the point. I have always thought that American stationery should dispense with the quaint and crafty in favor of the sleek and modern.
Finally, we compromised on the American wedding invitations. I got to chose the paper and the layout, and she got to choose the font and the content. This allowed her to get the formal lettering that she likes so much, while allowing me to have the straightforward and modern design that I have always admired. It made us both pretty happy, but to this day we do not discuss the fight we had over American wedding invitations. After all, we are getting along so well. Why bring up an old scuffle, no matter how small. Before that point, I could never have pictured myself getting into an argument about the look of American wedding invitations. It just goes to show you that you never know until you try something. Weddings are very stressful, and it is always surprising how the stress boils over.

Las Vegas Wedding Chapels

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Although almost everything that happens in Vegas stays there, thats not really true when you get married there. Las Vegas is well known for two things and thats gambling and weddings. Many a blushing bride has taken a quick trip to the strip with her gallant groom to tie the knot. When you want to elope, Vegas is the place to do it. All one has to do is look at the multitude of Las Vegas wedding chapels to see why that is. Elvis can even attend your nuptials although of course, the real King of Rock and Roll has left us. Instead you can have one of the many Elvis impersonators located in Sin City come to your wedding. In fact, many of the Las Vega wedding chapels have their own Elvis who will conduct the ceremony. Imagine the stories you can tell your grandchildren! Of course you can have an elegant and sophisticated ceremony if you choose. Many people mistakenly believe that all Las Vegas wedding chapels are designed for quickie weddings with the bride wearing blue jeans and the groom wearing a trucker hat. You can have a beautiful wedding that would be reminiscent of a ceremony that took months to plan. People who want to elope do flock to Vegas but so do people who have been planning on getting married for years. Many Las Vegas wedding chapels are seeing an influx of couples who bring along their own entourage including their parents, the best man and the maid or matron of honor. They combine the wedding with a mini-family vacation, even giving each of the attendees a few dollars for gambling. Considering the price of a large wedding complete with venue rental and reception, having it at one of the Las Vegas wedding chapels is a bargain. Some of the well-known hotels located on the strip also have their own facilities for weddings. Those that dont will often offer a package deal that includes a room, champagne and transportation to one of the famous Las Vegas wedding chapels. This way after the ceremony the happy couple can head back to their room to begin their honeymoon. Your wedding day is supposed to be special and memorable so why not do it in style in Las Vegas? Youll have unique memories to share and the time of your life. Youll also have the chance to visit a casino or two and maybe even catch a show. Las Vegas is a great place to get hitched.

The Wedding Photographer

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Does anyone else hear chapel bells? Okay, maybe that is just in my head. However, there's no doubt that couples are tying the knot every day on this planet. It is just one of those rituals that humans seem to adore. Ah, who am I kidding? It is women! They're the ones that adore them. Typically they have to trap the man somehow so he'll stay in the relationship. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Uh, actually we should steer away from that topic. On to the wedding scene. Now, there are certainly many aspects to a proper wedding ceremony. You have the attire, the cake, the rings, the official, and much more. One of the factors of a wedding that I never truly pondered until it literally hit me was the wedding photographer. Ah ha, have you forgotten about this aspect as well. All I can say is get ready for a bill. I can still recall my wedding ceremony like it was yesterday. In all truth, it was only a year ago. Regardless, I was not that happy about all the bills that went along with it. There were so many more than I imagined. It is hard to believe that so much can be forked out for a wedding. And you might as well forget about that whole "the bride's parents are paying" garbage. That is clearly a concept of the past. My bride's mother hardly wants to pay her own bills. So basically what I'm saying here is that you're on your own. Looking back, i would have to say that the wedding photographer was the worst aspect of the wedding routine. First of all, if you didn't already know, a wedding photographer is expensive. They charge a grand and up for a few pictures. It is kind of ridiculous. Now of course it depends on what quality of pictures you want. Anyway, once we found our wedding photographer, we sent her a 200 dollar deposit as requested. This was a full year before the wedding took place. No problem! We were getting everything set up. It is typical, and we expected it. However, a month down the road she emailed us. Now she wanted a 700 dollar deposit. HUH? This is absurd. The wedding is a year away. We told her to forget it! To make a long story short, we paid at when she actually took the pictures, and everything turned out fine. If you're looking for a decent wedding photographer, I suggest the Internet all the way. This is the best way to research various photographers and see who's available. Make sure you take a glance at their previous work before contacting them.

Sterling Silver Wedding Rings

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Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Its important to put careful thought into every aspect of your special day. One of the issues that both the bride and groom will want to consult on is what type and design of rings complement them both. Although gold has been the standard choice theres a renewed interest in sterling silver wedding rings in recent years. Sterling silver wedding rings are a more economical choice than gold but their aesthetic value is at the same level as both gold and platinum. Many jewelers are recognizing that some couples have a deep interest in sterling silver wedding rings and they are designing new sets all the time. Many couples dream of designing their own rings and with sterling silver wedding rings that dream is very attainable. Many jewelers have design experts on site that will sit down with the happy couple and draw out a design of their dream rings. Every detail including the size and quality of the stones are discussed. The jewelry designer will craft an image of what the sterling silver wedding rings will look like upon completion. This way the couple has a clear view of what they will be receiving. Its also a lovely way for the couple to have something unique for their wedding day. If you arent interested in having someone design your rings for you there are many sterling silver wedding rings already available for purchase. One of the most popular designs are those in a weave pattern. In these types of sterling silver wedding rings, each band has a matching design of woven silver. The design can be somewhat simple or very intricate. The reason these types of sterling silver wedding rings are so desirable is that some couples prefer a band that isnt solid. They want something that has a flow to it and can be captivating even without a diamond. Sterling silver wedding rings with this type of woven design are eye catching. If you do prefer the more traditional wedding band than you can also find that in sterling silver wedding rings. There are very plain and simple rings available that complement both the hand of the groom and the bride. The bride might also wear a solitaire along with her band to complete her set. The man will generally just wear a band that matches his wifes. Sterling silver wedding rings are perfect for couples who want something different and affordable. They are a true reflection of the love that is shared between the two people wearing them.

California Beach Weddings

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California is a beautiful state bordered by the Pacific Ocean, which serves as a gorgeous backdrop for all types of activities and events year round. The smell of salt water, a soft wind blowing, and sand between your toes as you sit listening to the waves rolling in. Absolutely rejuvenating yet relaxing all at once. Even if youre surrounded by people, youre having a unique experience all your own that will remain with you forever. This is one of the reasons why California beach weddings are so popular. The ocean is a powerful presence, and it is both captivating and romantic, very much like a true love story. Must have something to do with why California beach weddings are so popular. To locate the most popular beaches in the state and the top wedding sites, visit www.beachcalifornia.com. The perfect California beach wedding complete with arch laden with intertwined rose vines, is the perfect setting for a romantic exchange of vows. There are many beautiful beaches to choose from for a memorable day. One of San Diegos finest beach resorts, the LAuberge Del Mar Resort and Spa located north of the city off the historic coast highway, is an ideal setting for the perfect California wedding by the sea. For more information visit www.laubergedelmar.com, and to take care of the creative aspects of your celebration consult the resorts Director of Romance, who is available upon request. Couples should also check out beautiful California beach weddings in Mendocino at www.mendocinoguide.com, the perfect setting with private sandy beaches, and local businesses that specialize in destination weddings and all the details, including catering, floral services, formal clothing, entertainment, and more. There are many businesses that are dedicated to providing professional wedding services for all budgets and tastes. All-inclusive California beach wedding packages are another popular option for couples featured on www.sandiegodestinationweddings.com and www.marcyann.com, offering a basic wedding package starting at $495 that includes a personalized romantic wedding ceremony, decorations at the beach, and keepsake sand container. Small weddings and larger gatherings up to one hundred guests can be accommodated, however, some cities may require a special day use permit for the wedding, and parking could be an issue. Shuttle buses are an option that is available to eliminate any parking problems, and your guests will thank you for it. Its a very special day and nothing should ruin it, especially lack of parking. Enlist the help of a professional wedding coordinator to avoid wedding day nightmares; youll more than likely be glad you did!

Contemporary Wedding Invitations

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Are you planning a wedding? If you've just become engaged, now is a good time to start. There are more details than you can shake a stick at, ones you may never have imagined. You want everything to be perfect and that is a tall order indeed. While there are traditional and more contemporary styles of weddings, we're going to take a look at one item in the mountain of details: contemporary wedding invitations. What you'll find is information to make your personalized contemporary wedding invitations just perfect. Contemporary wedding invitations are usually highly personalized to the bride and groom, incorporating photographs or even paintings of the happy couple, if you have an artist in your circle of friends. With digital technology and graphics design software, you can create backgrounds that may be printed on blank stock. If the newlyweds are honeymooning in Hawaii, a tropical scene as your background can make a happy memory live forever in this keepsake. Contemporary wedding invitations are sometimes printed on a single high rag content card rather than the traditional note card style. This alone adds to the contemporary flavor and mood of your invitations. You'll need to decide whether you'll have the words of the invitation printed or hand lettered. Calligraphy is quite popular in contemporary wedding invitations. You might consider a rapidograph to hand print invitations, complete with serifs on each letter, for a distinctive, contemporary look. If you choose to have your invitations professionally printed, be aware there are many printing options available. Some are very pricey, and you may not find all of them suitable to contemporary wedding invitations. Keep your mind open when exploring these options. Engraving, embossing and thermography are some examples of printing embellishments. Although the contemporary wedding invitations generally bend the rules a bit, certain points of protocol still apply. If you pick stock invitations, they'll come with matching envelopes. If your invitations are hand made, there are still standard sizes of papers and envelopes to match that size of paper stock. Depending on your invitation design, you may want a colored envelope to make the perfect presentation. Other tasks you'll need to accomplish in producing your finished invitations include ordering or designing thank you notes, creating a clear map of directions to the event and RSVP cards. If ordering printed cards, you'll want to find out your printer's required lead time to deliver your invitations. You'll want to mail them out at least 6 weeks to 2 months in advance, so your guests will have plenty of time to adjust their schedule as necessary and make flight reservations if they'll be traveling a distance. Now you must see how important it is to get going with planning your wedding. If you follow these tips, you'll have picture-perfect contemporary wedding invitations. If you're feeling overwhelmed, consult with a wedding planner!