Saturday, July 5, 2008

Unusual Wedding Favors

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If you are getting married soon, you are probably trying to decide what type of favors you want to give out to your guests. Some people like to go with the traditional because these are easy to find and dont need a lot of work. If you want something truly different, however, you might want to go in search of some unusual wedding favors to make your day a little more tailored to who you are. There are many great ideas out there, or you can come up with your own. I went to a wedding once that definitely had unusual wedding favors. The couple had canned applesauce to give out to their guests. The applesauce was homemade by a family member, and was chosen because they had an October wedding. Where we live, October is a popular time for apples and other fall like items. These unusual wedding favors were definitely perfect for their outdoor wedding high on the hill among the changing fall colors. Yet another friend gave out homemade and canned salsa. You can search online for some unusual wedding favors. Think of the things you love, and then do a search for favors and that hobby. For example, if you love to skydive, and it is something you do often, you might try a search for skydive wedding favors. You may or may not come up with something, but it is worth a shot. Even a search for unusual wedding favors plus the season (summer, spring, etc.) might yield some interesting results. If you are still striking out, go to your local craft stores and just look at the things you can buy. Some thing may come to you while you are browsing. You may even find ideas in Spencers or other specialty stores. You can also think of your own unusual wedding favors if you think hard enough. If you are into gardening, perhaps you might want to give out pots of flowers. You can buy planters, fill them with soil, and add the seeds you want. You can then give out your personalized planters with instructions on how to water and take care of the plants. The ideas you can come up with for unusual wedding favors are limitless. If you cant seem to come up with anything, give yourself a little time. Something will probably pop into your mind when you least expect it.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Italian Wedding Favors

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Italian wedding favors have been in vogue for decades. Brides and grooms from various backgrounds find these items to be the perfect additions to their guest tables at receptions. The traditional feel of Italian wedding favors, their heart-warming stories and their attractive presentations make them ideal for any wedding reception. The most well-known of the traditional Italian wedding favors is the Jordan almond. This confection is wonderful to present to guests for a number of reasons. These treats are common to weddings for their sweetness and for their symbolic meaning. You can find Jordan almonds at many weddings but they never seem to lose the guests interest. The meaningful reception treats are presented in decorative boxes or in attractive, colorful bags that are attached with ribbon. The almonds themselves are available in a number of different colors as well which makes them ideal for adding that extra special touch to the overall presentation. Each guest traditionally receives five Jordan almonds at the reception. Each almond represents a wish for the bride and groom. These Italian wedding favors serve as romantic reminders of the union as well as the well-wishers at the event. This makes the treat a lovely choice that many brides embrace. The bitter-sweet nature of marriage is represented in the contrasting flavor of the almonds and the sweet sugar coating. This reminds the couple to take the good with the bad and it offers the comfort in knowing that the sweets are sweeter when paired with a little bitterness. The five wishes presented in these Italian wedding favors include health. This may be the most important wish that anyone can give a couple. This almond is very valuable for its symbolic representation for a healthy life for the bride in groom to share. Another almond in the Italian wedding favor wishes for longevity which pairs with good health. The third wish for the couple is fertility in the hopes that a baby will follow after the marriage. Just about every couple appreciates this wish. Wealth and happiness are two very important wishes that are represented in the Italian wedding favors as well. These all work together to help the well-wishers embrace the mood of the very special occasion. No matter what kind of event you are planning you really cant go wrong with choosing these very popular Italian wedding favors. They are not only lovely to look at they also represent such beautiful wishes as well.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

California Beach Wedding

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Having bonfires on the beach is somewhat of a state passion in California. Everyone does it. Teenagers do it to sneak away with their friends and drink beer. Their parents do it to catch up with old friends or have family outings. It is legal in many California beaches, and tolerated on most of the rest of them. As long as you are willing to keep your bonfire contained and take precautions to make sure that it doesn't become a runaway forest fire, the Rangers will be happy to let you have it. Because of the state passion for beaches, California beach weddings are extremely popular. I have been a California beach wedding planner for almost a year, and I have never had more business. It's funny, but when I was a wedding planner without a specialty, people were hesitant to come to me. Now that I plan California beach weddings almost exclusively, however, people are flocking to me in droves. They assume that, because I specialize in California beach weddings, I am much better at throwing them than anyone else. I let them believe what they want. It gets me lots of business. The only major drawback to my job is that I have to spend so much time driving. I have become somewhat of an expert in the field. I have been called on to plan Laguna Beach weddings, Santa Cruz weddings, and San Francisco weddings. I have done weddings literally from one end of California all the way to the other. I love doing it. The accommodations on California beaches are great, and they are really reasonable. All I have to do is make the necessary arrangements. California beach campgrounds are always affordable, and beach access in California is ubiquitous and free. Of course, for California beach weddings it can help to reserve a section of beach, but you can get by with just driving to a remote location. Since I started planning California beach weddings, I have one of the easiest jobs that there is. The catering can be a bit of a pain in the neck, but coming up with the right California beach wedding decorations is always fun and easy. Best of all, California beach weddings always put people in a good mood. There is something about having the ocean, along with good friends and good wine, that makes people feel happy with each other. And making people happy is what my job is all about.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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 youve 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 youre partner takes one look at your gift and knows youve 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. Youll 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. Youll 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.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

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.

Faithful 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's 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's 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's solely meant for the bride and groom. It's 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.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Wedding Dresses on the Cheap

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There are so many expenses for a wedding and reception that many brides choose to cut corners here and there. Some of us even try to find cheap wedding dresses to offset the cost of the special event. While many would never dream of skimping on this particular detail, I have to admit that I bought my gown for 25 bucks and I couldnt have found a better dress. Following are some ideas for finding cheap wedding gowns that are remarkably beautiful. Buy used. I know that this is not the ideal but you can often find fantastic deals on cheap wedding dresses if you check out your local consignment shop. Some of these dresses have never been worn at all and you can score your dream gown at a fraction of the price. These stores are filled with lovely items and some consignment shops will dress you from head to toe. I chose to look in my local newspaper for my cheap wedding dresses. I found several different choices and immediately started making phone calls. Once I got the details on the cheap wedding dresses I decided whether or not I was going to take a look. One gown was 25 dollars and I figured that I wasnt going to be interested. Fortunately, the lady who was selling the gown lived in a town that was on my way home from work. I took a quick stop to see the dress and I am so glad that I did. I couldnt believe that cheap wedding dresses could be so magnificent. The gown is so beautiful that I immediately reached into my purse and handed the lady the 25 bucks. I also ran off before she could change her mind. I have no idea what possessed her to sell a Pricilla of Boston gown for so little. She mentioned that the dress belonged to her cousin who moved away. The dress was never worn. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time but you never know when cheap wedding dresses turn out to be designer gowns. It is always a good idea to check around before investing a lot of money on a dress. There are some other options as well for anyone who isnt quite as lucky in their search. Stores like Davids Bridal offer amazing gowns at really reasonable prices (some as low as 99 dollars). These stores are ideal for finding cheap wedding dresses that arent used.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

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.