Saturday, June 21, 2008

Favors For Weddings

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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.

Friday, June 20, 2008

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.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

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.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Fall Wedding Invitations

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If you are planning to marry in the fall, you have many things to consider. One would be location. Though the fall in the northern part of the US is beautiful, there is something to be said for the unpredictability of the weather. You may think that getting married with the fall foliage, as a backdrop may be beautiful, you run the huge risk of ruining your ceremony. I recently went to a wedding in October that would have been beautiful had it not been windy and spitting snowflakes. The ceremony went off, but it was a horrible experience. Perhaps you might want to save the foliage for your fall wedding invitations and take the ceremony indoors. The great thing about fall wedding invitations is that they can easily reflect the season yet remain classy and beautiful. There are many ways you can go about getting the right invitation, though you dont have to get a fall theme if you dont want to. Many companies have fall wedding invitations, and you just have to go through and pick out the ones that you feel fit your wedding the best. Some can be customized if you cant find exactly what you want. You can also make fall wedding invitations rather easily. If you look through your favorite craft store, you can find fake leaves used for scrapbook purposes. These can easily be the front of your fall wedding invitations. They will look great, and will give your guests a great idea of what your wedding colors and ceremony will be like. You can use fall colors if you want, and you can carry this theme through to your reception as well. If you do this in October, you will have plenty of stuff you can use that can be found locally. If you are going to brave a fall wedding outdoors, make sure you have an alternative in case of bad weather. When you print up or make your own fall wedding invitations, you can include information for the alternative. That way, when the wedding has to be moved, your guests will know where to go without having to tell everyone on that day. This will speed things up very nicely. Remember that they will not be happy, and you may have a lot of grumpy guests, but at least they were warned of the possibility when they read your fall wedding invitations.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Cheap Wedding Dresses

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The notion of cheap wedding dresses may not be the most romantic but a thrifty bride can really reap the benefits of smart bridal shopping. There are so many affordable options for formal wear that a little investigating can uncover. Some of the options are very obvious while others are rarely used. A little planning can help you find a number of cheap wedding dresses from which to choose. The most obvious starting point used to be your mothers attic. Many women used to wear a gown that was inherited from a previous generation. Today, few brides opt to wear an ancestors bridal gown. However, you may be surprised if you consider this option. Of course this option may have some drawbacks. Trendy dresses from the 1960s, 1970s or the 1980s may be way too outdated to pass todays standards with grace. These gowns would simply be cheap wedding dresses. You may want to pay next to nothing but you dont want to look like you paid next to nothing. Older gowns of great quality can be cleaned and restored with relatively little money. You can make gowns that were previously top-dollar into cheap wedding dresses by recycling them in this fashion. It is crucial that the gowns are of timeless appeal. One rule of thumb; less is more. Cleaner, simpler gowns travel better through time. There may be no acceptable hand-me-downs available in your familys possessions but you can still buy cheap wedding dresses through a consignment shop. I am particularly fond of consignment shops because the items are usually superior quality and they are professionally cleaned. With a few stitches, you can have an affordable bridal gown that carried a high price tag the previous year. Designer gowns are sold as cheap wedding dresses in this venue so it is a great place to find excellent quality for relatively little money. Remember that many of these cheap wedding dresses were never worn. The idea of wearing a used gown is not appealing to many brides. If you must buy new then the best place to start is Davids Bridal. You can find cheap wedding dresses there that are brand new. Some of the gowns boast a 99 dollar price tag. You can also shop online through this company. Whether you want a brand new gown or whether you want to restore a timeless beauty, you have some options. Cheap wedding dresses dont have to look inexpensive at all. In fact, you can find designer bridal attire for a fraction of the retail price if you do a little homework.

Monday, June 16, 2008

A Las Vegas Outdoor Wedding

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What could be more romantic than a marriage ceremony in Sin City? A Las Vegas outdoor wedding could be more romantic. Many couples entertain the idea of eloping to the famous city but some of these couples want to do something a little more original than the over visited traditional halls and drive through cathedrals. These couples may want to look into a Las Vegas outdoor wedding ceremony instead. When we think of eloping we automatically picture an Elvis imitator standing in front of a couple in last-minute marriage gear. Although the very thought of any union can be quite romantic no matter how spur-of-the-moment it is, some couple may want to look into a Las Vegas outdoor wedding instead of the tried and tired indoor ceremonies. There are great benefits to the great outdoors especially in such a beautiful town. You can arrange your ceremony to accommodate your love for being outside in the clean, fresh air while still feeling the excitement of last-minute nuptials. A Las Vegas outdoor wedding can be arranged in no time at all but some couples like to plan the event anyway. Planning ahead is usually the best approach to marriage. It may not be the most romantic but it is good practice at least for the first time around. Planning a Las Vegas outdoor wedding can help you combine the appeal of freedom by being outside in the open with traditional elements as well. I recently attended a Las Vegas outdoor wedding that was the perfect combination of modern free spirits and traditional ceremonial practice. This was not your run of the mill Sin City marriage ceremony. The couple planned their special day for a long time. In fact, I know couples who spent less time planning for a traditional wedding in their hometown. First of all the couple had to arrange a date that was suitable for 40 friends and family to fly from Pennsylvania to the nuptial destination. The Las Vegas outdoor wedding was organized with the 40 guests in mind. Even though we had to find our own accommodations and we had to make our own flight arrangements all 40 of us attended the Las Vegas outdoor wedding. I have to admit that it was one of the most impressive ceremonies I have ever attended and we had plenty to do after the reception. This couple managed to turn the celebration of their union into a vacation for their friends and family. The only complaint I have about the Las Vegas outdoor wedding is that Elvis didnt attend.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Wedding Speeches

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One of the most daunting tasks for the best man might be what he has to do at the wedding reception. Tradition dictates that the best man has to give a speech, and today, more and more brides are asking their maid or matron of honor to do the same thing. The thing about these wedding speeches is that no one every really knows what to say. Some people are naturally gifted and writing and delivering a great speech, but most people suffer through it, and have no idea what they should do or say. I have twice now seen people freeze in the middle of wedding speeches out of pure fright. Perhaps there is a lot of pressure to give the perfect speech, and everyone fears their wedding speeches may be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Some people like to use humor, but this can be very tricky. Talking about the couples first date might be funny, but Grandma wont like it if it involves drinking and public nudity. Its hard to think of things that may interest everyone and the speakers often feel the pressure of this before they even stand up and open their mouth. If you have to give a speech soon, you will be glad to know that help is out there. You can find good wedding speeches online that you can customize to the bride and groom. This may help you relax a little, because at least you know at the very least it was a good speech when you started. If you are having trouble personalizing the speech, dont be afraid to ask for help. Just make sure you pick something appropriate for everyone. If you want to write your own wedding speeches, make sure you take some time to think it through, and run it by a few people before the big day. Try to stay away from saying anything you wouldnt want anyone to say about you in front of all of your family and most of your close friends. You can use humor; just make sure you arent going to make Aunt Jane pass out. Remember to keep it simple. Great wedding speeches dont have to be long and detailed; they simply have to come from the heart. If you write something that comes directly from your heart and your love of the couple, you really wont have anything to worry about.

Savannah Weddings

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I guess you could say I know a little about weddings. I did have one of my own after all. That does give me some authority on the topic. The way I see it, weddings should be done for under a week's income. This way there is no future debt to pay, or financial affliction to deal with. It's sort of like the wedding I watched on a local news channel. The wedding reception was help at a White Castle fast food joint. Now that's classy. The cake wasn't even a cake. It was actually a cardboard stand covered with Hostess cakes. Let me tell you, these folks are living it up. So what's your take on the wedding routine? Okay, calm down. I am only joking about the week's income thing. Personally I think that every couple should put some time, money and effort into their wedding. This is a priceless day that hopefully only occurs once in your life. Oh and, I wasn't joking about the White Castle thing. Sadly that was totally true. The good news is most people have more class than this and prefer Caribbean, Hawaii, and savannah weddings. You know, places that demand our attention. I love the South. This could have something to do with the fact that I was raised in North Carolina. Regardless, the southern states have much to offer. Take Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina for example. These to cities are the epitome of Southern charm. Frankly I can't get enough of either of them. I even checked into savannah weddings when my wife and I decided to tie the knot. This worked out splendidly and we ended up cruising the cobblestone streets in a carriage. Trust me when I say there are numerous things to do while visiting Savannah. And since we're discussing savannah weddings, I have to mention the Bed and Breakfast we stayed in. It's known as the Ballastone Inn. They have a room called the China Trade Suite that's phenomenal. I highly recommend this Inn due to it's ideal service and decor. It's also right in the midst of the historic district. Are you convinced about savannah weddings yet? Hey, if I haven't swayed you, then my guess is the Internet will. Pop open a few Savannah websites and see what's cooking. I'll bet that you'll be thinking of this little spot when your wedding date draws near.