Saturday, August 9, 2008

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.

Friday, August 8, 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.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Seashell Wedding Invitations

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Getting married is the most magical and happy day in the lives of many people. For some people they envision a day filled with a beautiful dress, the smiling faces of family members and the beach. Weddings on beachfront locations are becoming one of the most popular types of ceremonies. Exchanging vows while a warm breeze is blowing through your hair and the ocean is providing a spectacular backdrop is a memory that will last forever. Seashell wedding invitations are the perfect choice when it comes to weddings at the beach. That small hint of the beauty of the locale will give your guests a glimpse into what the day holds. There are many styles of seashell wedding invitations available and the only limit is your imagination. Choosing the invitations is often the first wedding related activity the engaged couple does together and for most people its a very important choice. Your seashell wedding invitations can set the mood for the entire event. Youll want to visit with a person who specializes in the area of wedding invitation design to ensure they turn out exactly as you envision them to. The first thing youll do when you visit the stationary store or wedding invitation retailer is to look through books of wedding invitations. These are great guidelines to give you a general idea of style and color. They also have detailed designs that you can choose from. There are many examples of seashell wedding invitations in these sample books. Once you have an idea of the color you are looking for you can sit down with the wedding invitation specialist and work out the perfect design for you. If youd prefer to design your own seashell wedding invitations this is possible as well. Youll want to consult with your local printers to inquire about their prices. They will also suggest the size you should be focusing your design on. Once you know the size you are working with you can begin the design process. If you are artistic you can draw the pattern youll want on your seashell wedding invitations. You can place it above, below or next to the text. Once the text is in place you can judge how balanced the seashell design is against the text. When you visit the printer you can discuss the color and texture of your seashell wedding invitations with them. They will also provide any of the inserts and envelopes needed. Many couples really enjoy designing their own seashell wedding invitations. It makes their beach front wedding even more special.

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.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

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.

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Wine Wedding Favors

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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.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

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.