Saturday, October 31, 2009


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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Owing to the fact that wedding invitations are the primary introduction your invitees will have to the mood, attitude, and style of your wedding, be absolutely certain that your invitations are as informative and unique as your wedding is slotted to be. Learn from these easy steps, and you'll be humanizing your invitations in no time.

It's nearly impossible to get more personal than a photograph, illustration, caricature, or picture of yourselves. Photographs are purported to be tasteless, classless, informal, and not as appropriate for weddings. Silhouettes, then, are the solution. Silhouettes were pioneered as a great solution because they're classy, posh, contemporary, minimalist - and the best part - still personal.

They're antique and old-fashioned, and they speak to your personalities without being overt or overly literal. Silhouettes are used in several high-profile actors' wedding invitations because of their movie star appeal and Hollywood imagery. Feel like the stars with your own silhouettes in your invitations.

Another way of humanizing your invitations is to include lines from your favorite love poem. A good line from a Walt Whitman, Edgar Allan Poe, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, or T.S. Elliott poem can evoke images of the deepest, sublime beauty and love in its listeners. Use symbols, wax seals, doodles, insignias, illustrations, monograms, or other sacred signifiers to set apart the poetry from the rest of the invite. It's important to separate message from massage. That old line is popular in certain advertising circles because of the viewer's need to have a certain message and a certain emotional massage. Both together work wonders on wedding invitations.

A third way of humanizing your invitations is to skip the computer all together and handwrite the text of your invitation. Scan it into the computer on high resolution, and your invitations will rock themselves silly with personal, relaxed, warm appeal. The invitations will almost beckon to your guests. Recipients will be pleased to see your handwriting, especially if they know you personally. It will be kind of like a personal invite just to them, and that's special under any circumstances. Plus, everyone will feel special about coming. People dislike computer-generated text on some sub-conscious level when they're supposed to be receiving a personal wedding invitation.

A fourth way of personalizing your wedding invitations is by including a real signature of you and your spouse at the end of the message that's in your own handwriting and was not scanned into the computer. The last point is critical. Use a real ink pen and personally sign each and every invitation. There will only be about 200 so it won't take more than an hour or so.
By Jeff Fain


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Monday, October 26, 2009

So you have everything nearly organized for your wedding. The dress is on its way, the cake has been picked, and you know what music you and your husband will dance to for your first dance. The register has been finalized for the presents and the honeymoon has been booked. But have you thought about your wedding favors?

Wedding favors tend to be the last thing that people think of getting when they are organizing their wedding, but they are still important in the overall wedding. Have you picked out ideas for your wedding favors and whether you will buy them or make personalized ones? You want to show your guest that you appreciated their attendance and you can do this through putting together a carefully thought-out wedding favor.

Distinctively You

Your wedding favor is supposed to symbolize who you and your fiancé are as a couple.

Unique ideas are always fun to come up with.Here are some ideas that you can use to have them personalized:

· One very inimitable wedding favor idea is to create a mixed song CD for your guests. Select the songs that you and your fiancé find significant. Of course put your first dance song on there, and any other songs that are used in the wedding. This unique wedding favor idea will be a hit among your guests!

· If you are having your wedding during the holiday season you could paint your names and the wedding date on an decoration.

· You could also put your names and the wedding date on a small plate, a keychain, or any other knick-knack.

· If your wedding is small a wedding favor idea is to make the gift personalized for your guest. Have their name put on the gift as an alternative of you and your fiancé's.

Budget Wedding Favor Ideas

It can be more than likely that you already have exceeded your budget on other important aspects of the wedding such as the reception, the reception hall itself, your dress, or the wedding cake. The wedding can really add up and before you know it you already have spend several thousands of dollars. If this is the case here are some wedding favor ideas for you if you are on a budget. You could bake cookies and wrap them in tissue paper that matches your color scheme. You could also wrap candy or chocolates in tulle and tie it with some ribbon. These are still good wedding favor ideas, but they will not break the bank!
by Gloria_Gangi

see also my other post on wedding event planning, wedding invitation and cheap wedding

Sunday, October 25, 2009

If you are in charge of being the event planning specialist for a wedding reception, wedding rehearsal, or something else that goes along with being involved with the wedding then chances are that you know it is a huge responsibility.

Not only are the bride and the groom counting on you to make sure that every aspect of their wedding reception goes smoothly, but all of your event planning skills are being relied upon for the success of the whole event! Even though not many people will realize if a specific faux pax is made on your part throughout the reception or wedding event because it may be so small in nature, chances are that you realized that you have messed up.

Here are some things about wedding event planning that you should know about in order to create the perfect wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, and coordinating the cleanup efforts afterwards as well!

The Bride and the Groom

Even though the person charged with event planning for the wedding reception or the rehearsal dinner may feel overwhelmed at the great responsibility that he or she has, an important thing for the event planner to realize is that the wedding and everything pertaining to the wedding is all about the bride and the groom. Even though a lot of what's going on will feel like it has to do with the event planner him or her self, chances are that it will only feel that way because there is added pressure on the individual to make sure that things go off without a hitch!

Coordinating the Rehearsal Dinner

The rehearsal is just one aspect about wedding event planning that definitely should not be taken lightly! Even though all of the wedding attendants are not required to go to the rehearsal dinner for the bride and the groom, it would be a good idea if the wedding event planner were to convince everyone to attend! In addition, another very important thing that must be thought about when it comes to the wedding rehearsal dinner is where it will be held, what food will be eaten, and how long it should last. Of course, a lot of these things will be chosen by the bride and the groom itself, but the wedding event planner will obviously have to help them make some of the more important decisions, such as where it will be held and also to make sure the reservations are in place!

A Successful Wedding Reception

Perhaps the best thing about event planning for a wedding is witnessing the marriage ceremony and wedding reception to make sure that it all happens successfully with no real downfalls! The wedding reception is an important part of this; making sure that the bride and the groom have agreed upon the food that will be there, what type of cake they'll have, and where it will be held are very crucial issues to making sure everyone is satisfied! In the end, however, it all comes back to realizing that the whole wedding event is about the bride and the groom, and that is the secret to making sure that your wedding event planning efforts don't go to waste!
By Barbara Thomas

check out my other post on wedding color, wedding trends and cheap wedding

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Looking your best on your wedding day is essential to ensuring that your day is successful. As a bride, we want to ensure that we experience not only the best day possible, but that we also look our best. Our wedding dress is considered the prized and most valued commodity to our wedding. Whilst weddings are not primarily about the bride, many of us highly regard the bride to be the 'highlight' of the wedding. As a result, we encounter the pressure and stress of ensuring that we shine on the day.

Often when we commence our wedding preparations, the very first thing we attempt to organise is our wedding dress. This alone can be an extremely difficult task. With an abundance of dresses to choose from, we can often become overwhelmed by the variety available. So, whilst it is a case of trying on the dress and experimenting a little, there are a few simple tips available that can take the edge off this taxing task. As a general rule, the dress you choose should reflect your personality whilst complimenting your figure. The following should also be considered:

Quality and Workmanship

Check the workmanship of the dress and ensure that it is of good quality. You don't want the dress falling apart on the day; Sourcing designer dresses from overseas may seem customary, but Australian designers also provide elegant and stunning dresses.

Finding the right dress for your figure

Make the best of your figure and chose a dress that compliments your shape. Full-figured brides should select a dress that skims the body as opposed to hugging it. If you're pear-shaped, then choose an A-line dress to hide the hips and thighs. Thin and tall brides should select a dress that accentuates the feminine curves, as opposed to looking thin and straight.

Getting an honest opinion

Ensure that you bring someone with you who will provide you with an honest opinion. Your best friend, maid of honour, mother or anyone else that has known you for a long time will be the best person to offer that constructive advice.

Budget, Budget, Budget!

Remember that your dress will only be worn once, so if you're on a tight budget, then don't overlook the possibility of hiring your dress. You will probably find that you will be able to have that gorgeous dress you dreamt of without the price tag attached. Many websites advertise pre-loved wedding dresses for you to purchase. You may also want to have a look at this option.

Skin Tone and tanning

The shade of your wedding dress should accentuate your skin tone, and not make you look washed out. If you plan on tanning for the wedding day, bear in mind that the tone of your skin could alter the colour of the dress. Tanning can also remove the eye away from the dress and your groom as the tan becomes extremely noticeable in photos. So if you want to be seen on your wedding day, ensure that you don't go overboard with the fake tan.

Accessories and the Comfort factor

Accessories are great, but a good rule of thumb is the fancier the dress, the simpler the jewellery should be. If you are wearing large and dramatic earings, then forget the necklace. Instead, try a bracelet. If you wish to wear a dramatic necklace, then opt for elegant but less dramatic earings. Bracelets are not recommended if wearing earings and a necklace. Consider the length of the dress. Envisage the type of shoes you will wear on the day and determine whether or not you will require dress alterations.

You don't want to be falling on the day. If you want minimum fuss on the day, take into account the amount of time it will take you to get into your dress. Dresses with zips are great; you can jump in and get zipped up with minimal fuss. If you don't mind preparation time, then you might like the look of the lace up back. Whilst wearing a veil used to be traditionally part of the wedding attire, today it is strictly optional. If your dress is flamboyant, then you might like to keep it simple and not wear a veil. If you would like to formalise the dress a little, then the veil would be great. Wearing gloves may look stunning and accentuate the dress further (Cinderalla look), but consider the difficulties you will have when exchanging rings.

Often you find that your wedding ring will not fit over the glove. Handbags should be small and should match your wedding dress. Ensure that you arrange for someone to hold your handbag during the critical times on your day. You don't want to be managing a bouquet whilst holding a handbag. Your certainly don't want to have your handbag in your hand during the wedding photos as it will make your look 'cluttered'.

Great Hair compliments the dress

If your dress is simple and elegant, then you might want to have your hair in a dramatic up hair style. Alternatively, if your dress is extremely flamboyant, then consider a simple hairstyle. You don't want to look overdone.

Departing Attire

If you want to change into another outfit when leaving your reception, ensure that your outfit compliments your wedding dress. You want to be remembered as the beautiful and stunning bride, so don't leave your guest with a last bad impression. Wear an outfit that is elegant yet comfortable. This is vital especially if you are travelling straight to your honeymoon venue.
By: Vanessa Taylor


see also my other post on wedding guestbook, white wedding and wedding invitation

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Years and years ago, a wedding guestbook encouraged and assisted newlywed couples in remembering who attended their wedding, organizing thank-you notes, and beginning a formal address book for all future contact. In today’s crazed and frenzied modern world, the majority of wedding guestbooks end up being set aside in some dirty old nook. If you want to make your guest book something special, significant, and memorable for all parties, then follow these wonderful tips and ideas.

First of all, be certain that everyone who enters signs the guestbook. That’s a pretty surefire thing to do, but a lot of people forget to do it. Have an attendant on hand to assist in the signing process. A member of the bridesmaid or bridal party is a good person to assist in the sign-in process. Bring the guest book around to the rehearsal dinner, reception, and dinner. Make sure everyone signs it no matter what. This sacred memento will stay in your family for years.

Another savvy tip is to make your guest book personal. This is simple. Instruct your guest to write down their names, addresses, and a short congratulations speech. Have them write down their favorite memories, advice, or even use your invitations to request guests to bring photographs of your previous shared times together. Guest books can be the culmination of years of friendship, and you can peruse it later on in life.

Don’t limit your wedding guestbook to simple words. Make sure that photos and such are included too. Slots for Polaroid pictures are great. Snapshots of your guests are super fun to look at in later years. Polaroid instant photos are the route to go here. Your guests should be aware that they’re having their photos taken. Wedding invitations can contain photographs of the couple. Make it a photo-friendly event with lots of super snapshots from your friends, family, and relatives.

Wedding invitations don’t have to be boring. Spice them up, imbue them with your personality, and make them as beautiful as you and your prospective spouse are going to be. There are only so many ways that you can personalize a guest book, but the whole process begins when you send out personalized wedding invitations. People need to know that your wedding is more about family and less about formal procedures. There’s nothing quite so poignant as a loving story.
By Jeff Fain


see also my other post on white wedding, wedding day and wedding favor

Thursday, October 8, 2009

You need to be in style to stand out from the crowd in your best attire for formal occasions. You will be glad at the thought of getting something amazing prom dresses without having to go from pillar to post in search for the alluring one for the new season. Going about in retail stores can end up in finding nothing unique for amazing proms. Curious prom shoppers who want to go for some thing trendy can get quality formal dresses and some exciting new designer collection of prom dresses and wedding dresses in online apparel and fashion websites. Andy Anand who is one of the renowned couture designers considers online shopping as the best alternative as it saves time and money. "Online apparel websites will never leave our esteemed shoppers deprived of trend setting styles. Cool and vibrant colors are in with other color choices and as usual heavy embellishments of bugle beads, seed beads and floral embellishment is on the rise and are very demanding", says Andy Anand.

Online websites have an assorted range of Prom dresses for the beautiful you with unique season friendly styles and designer outfits at reasonable prices plus the chance to win a few on Valentine's Day. Yes, you got me right!! Valentine's day is on its verge of being celebrated with full enthusiasm and online websites are already celebrating it by the great Valentine special offers for the explorers. Special offers for esteemed explorers, to win a gown every week simply by registering to the site.

There are dresses and outfits for proms that have a special price just for a day and can availed by a visit. Not just winning a dress on Valentine's Day, shopping is a delight at the online extravaganzas with least botheration that could not have been imagined otherwise and that too when proms are about to begin. The prices start from as low as $ 39 with new range dresses with halter tube tops, spaghetti straps, prom dresses having middle or side slits. The bestsellers also include prom dresses with contrasting combination with crisscross knots and attires bearing splendid styling and sophistication.

Fashion centric shoppers can visit websites for efficiently crafted new prom dresses, wedding dresses and other formal clothing. Probable buyers have to act fast if they don't want to miss out on the fresh lot and Valentine's day offers and the season friendly new designer range of prom dresses. What is best about online shopping is, that orders can be placed by at toll free numbers displayed online to get ready delivery and customers can avail the benefit of getting their orders delivered right at the doorsteps within 48 hours with 24 hours shipping. Just go online and get yourself, the extra-ordinary makeover that you have always dream of but couldn't have fulfilled earlier. It's now possible in just a click for the most amazing prom style for 2009.



Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Unique-and-Season-Friendly-Prom-Dresses---Shop-Online&id=1964259


Stay Simple yet Beautiful

Simplicity is the key to beauty. A face heavily caked with make-up or a dress that's neither here or there destroys all attempts at creating a lasting good impression. True, you won't have all eyes on you at the doorway but the longer people eye you throughout the dance or the wedding service, they'll notice more than just your prom dress or bridesmaid dress.

They'll see your good skin, engaging manners, and beautiful smile. They more they look at you the more you'll be beautiful for them. But if you had your face heavily made-up or wear one of those hideous bridesmaid dresses you'll lose it all. Remember, people will remember the fiasco for a long time. You can't endure the thought, right? So better wizen up when you shop for prom or bridesmaid dresses.

Your dress and makeup should be carefully planned out because these should complement each other. Your makeup should enhance your looks not alter your face to something your friends can't recognize. An expert makeup artist won't stand the thought of your highlighting both your eyes and your lips. Either you do your eyes extra fancy and downplay your lips, or the other way around - that's the way it should be.

Dress to Impress Not to Shock

Bridesmaid dresses or prom frocks come in various designs to fit a theme. Choose one to enhance your figure, not show more skin. You definitely can't dress "slutty" for the wedding or the prom! Yeah, the prom or the bridesmaid gig is a girl thing but that doesn't give you license to wear a two piece sequined bikini with a tulle skirt masquerading as a gown.

A young girl like you should be wearing a dress that enhances your youth and glamorizes your looks without demeaning your femininity. A princess dress or a svelte bare-backed gown that fits well can boost your chances for the most dances.

Heed your mom's good fashion sense and look up the tastefully designed prom or bridesmaid dresses. If it is a prom or a wedding, dress appropriately, those shocking togs can have their day. You cannot allow people to talk of your fashion disaster the whole year!

What to Do

Months before the prom or wedding, start scouting for the dresses. Start with online shops catering to prom and wedding dresses. You will find scores of designer labels for rent or for sale. The same online shop will carry accessories - jewelry and shoes - to complete your prom or bridesmaid look.

For your makeup, if there is a look you like on a young Hollywood star, take the picture to a makeup stylist for her to copy the look and if you have the money to spare, have your face made up to check if it is perfect. Before anything else though or the countdown to the special day, go on a diet and exercise to fit into those prom or bridesmaid dresses and be styled pretty for the big day.


Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?From-Prom-Dresses-to-Bridesmaid-Dresses-Please-Style-Yourself-Pretty&id=1768837

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Looking for some unique winter wedding favor ideas that have individual charm and elegance? Those snowflake bottle stopper favors are everywhere now and every store in town seems to run out of them by November. The chrome snowflake bottle stoppers are undoubtedly elegant as well as multifaceted because they can be used for Christmas or after Christmas in January. However, to add more creativity and warmth to winter wedding favors there are several more charming ideas for winter themes and favors.

If you have a knack for sewing and arts and crafts, then this is a beautiful Christmas ornament wedding favor idea. Make heart shaped lace pillows with tiny roses hot glued to the top and a ribbon with your names and wedding date tied on. They make wonderful Christmas tree ornaments for a December wedding. Decorate a tree with these ornaments and have your wedding guests take one as they go home. Your wedding guests will have a special remembrance of your anniversary as they decorate their own Christmas trees every year with your winter ornament wedding favor.

Another great ornament wedding favor idea that can be a little more expensive is to have ceramic ornaments made with your names and wedding date painted on them. Hang the ornaments on a small pine tree that can be near the bridal table. Have the DJ announce that guest may pick their favors from this tree. Another sparkling ornament favor is the glass blown snowflake ornament wedding favors. You can add personalized ribbons to these winter ornaments to create an intimate detail to your favors and it is more inexpensive than engravings and paintings on the actual ornament. The glass blown snowflake ornament is elegant, yet inexpensive and it works for both December and January weddings. Snowflakes can work as wedding favors well into February, since it is so wintry. Place the glass blown snowflake ornament favors simply on each napkin at each place setting at the reception. They can also be placed in an organza bag and personalized with a personalized ribbon.

A nice edible winter wedding favor idea is truffle boxes. Each little truffle box can be wrapped like a Christmas present. It adds to the whole Christmas mood of the reception and your wedding guests will receive miniature Christmas presents as wedding favors. The truffle boxes can also be filled with other Christmas edibles, such as snowballs or fill it with a fun Christmas surprise. Another great winter wedding favors idea are English Crackers. They fit into any holiday season party and they can be filled with winter wedding favor trinkets, such as a snowflake ornament wedding favors and Jordan Almonds. If you don't want to do a lot of wrapping and you are not looking for a Christmas look but a winter themed wedding favor, then take white bon bon boxes and fill them with snowballs, Jordan Almonds, or a wintry mint truffle and embellish with a ribbon that coordinates with your winter wedding colors. The bon bon box winter wedding favor idea is simple to make, yet it shows that you put in the effort to hand make your winter wedding favors.

Other great favor ideas for the winter are winter snow globe favors. Snow globes are always a favorite with guests young and old. The new "Mr. & Mrs. Snowman" globes are so adorable you can't help but smile! Mini Snow globes would be a sensation at any winter wedding and can be found at Chic Wedding Favors. Winter snowflake guest soap favors are great as winter wedding favors or winter bridal shower favors that sparkle as an accent to your winter wonderland. If you are looking for personalized favors, there is a great line of winter hot cocoa mix, coffee, tea, and cocktail mixes. The little packets come in winter designs and can be personalized with names and wedding date. Winter Mint Tin Wedding Favors are also very nice and useful. The tin will be a lasting memory even after the kosher mints are gone.

Be creative and don't be afraid to bring out your craft talents for your winter wedding favors. Your winter wonderland wedding will come alive when you use creative winter wedding favor ideas to make your favors for your special guests. If you don't have time to make favors, then there are many creative and designer favors available that will charming and impress your guests.


Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Favors-For-Winter-Weddings&id=2878481

Florida Keys Weddings

Weddings in Florida can be anything from a romantic ceremony on the beach to a lavish wedding at a private island resort. Florida is considered the sports fishing capital of the world. It is also famous for its perfect, aqua blue waters. This makes it an ideal location for a beach wedding. The Florida Keys is filled with exotic locations to tie the knot. They have some excellent resorts and waterfront venues.

Marathon Key, which is the largest island in the Florida Keys, is known for its serene beauty and tropical breezes. This can be a great place for many who wish to have a quiet and private wedding. This island is famous for its sunset weddings. Many people consider getting married in the Lower Florida Keys because it offers the perfect setting.

There are wedding coordinators, commonly known as wedding planners, who arrange many of these weddings. They make all the decisions and make sure the entire event runs smoothly. It is always recommended to have a wedding planner plan out the event. Individuals planning on a wedding can also hire photographers and video shooting professionals. They help people capture the special moments. Many restaurants and catering companies offer their services. Seafood is the specialty at Florida Keys weddings, but there should be caterers who can handle any sort of food requests to suit specific needs and desires.

Florida Keys guides provide you with complete information on weddings. It includes wedding gifts, justices of the peace, wedding shopping, florists, photographers, hotel and banquet packages and jewelry. These guides assist people in making their weddings a delightful experience.

There are online guides also available that can assist in arranging for a wedding chapel or wedding location, musicians, catering, flowers, photography, the wedding ring as well as take care of chores like marriage applications and licenses. This makes it convenient for people to sit back and enjoy the wedding. A wedding in Florida is a spectacular and romantic event.


Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Florida-Keys-Weddings&id=411176

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Retail stores have sections devoted to all things wedding, from do-it-yourself invitations and favors to table decorations. But for the largest selection of themes and colors, all you have to do is shop the World Wide Web. The Internet has everything you need to decorate specifically for your wedding. Any item you need, cocktail napkins, mints, or matches can be imprinted with your names and wedding date.

If you want to see your decorations before purchasing a large quantity of them, some online retailers will send sample swatches of colors for fabric items or a small sample item. Check out a bridal expo, they usually come to larger cities a few times a year, so one may be near you.

Before you by every decoration you think you might need, find out what is included at the church, if they have their own decorations and especially your reception site. Some venues actually include centerpieces of silk flowers or candelabras in the price of the reception. Also determine a color scheme so you only get what you need and think about how it will look with the colors that are already in the room where your reception will be held.

For decorations that are really personal or unique try home goods stores or craft shows. Craft shows are a great opportunity to find artists with unique talents that you could showcase at your wedding, and might even be something that you can keep to decorate your home. Finally, think thematically, color, season, and personality. If your groom proposed to you somewhere special and you can bring some of that décor to your wedding, it would be a great, individualized touch.

Make a list of everything you need and the amount. You will probably have more pews to decorate than reception tables, so you want to be sure that you have enough of each decoration. If you are going to be making anything yourself, purchase a few extra supplies...just in case!


Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-the-Best-Wedding-Decoration-Supplies!&id=2856568


Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life. It's also one of the few days where everyone comes to celebrate you, so naturally you want to stand out from the crowd. Everyone wants their day to be a day that people will remember, and your dress can play a large part in that. There are many different ways to make your dress be something that your guests will talk about for a very long time.

Naturally, when it comes to doing something unique with your wedding dress style, you want to start with the dress itself. The best way to have a completely unique dress is to make it yourself. If you are good with a needle, you could sew your own dress. There are also many seamstresses that can make a dress that you design, although it will cost a fair amount of money. Still, when you have a dress that you made yourself it is something that can be passed down through the family for generations.

There are many variations you can have for a wedding dress since the days are long gone when the dress has to be a standard plain white dress that touches the floor. Starting with the sleeves, decide what kind of style fits best with the rest of your ensemble. You can take your hairstyle, skin tone, and personal preference into account. The more unique styles tend to be asymmetrical sleeves, or a French Innocence neckline. You can still pick a common sleeve and neckline and modify the rest of the dress to make it unique.

You have a lot of options when it comes to the body of your dress. You can have a corset to enhance your feminine figure around the outside of the dress. This could also give you the opportunity to add some color to your dress as well. If you aren't comfortable with a corset, you could always have a sash around your waist instead. The bottom of your dress can be short or long and you can use different fabrics to make it stand out. Something with a pattern, especially one that has color, would really make your dress unique. Having lace ruffles over your dress adds elegance and will make you feel like a princess, if that is the look you are going for.

Whether you have a dress custom made or buy one from a store, you can use accessories to make your wedding dress style different from other brides. Sleeves have gone out of style, especially with younger brides, but they still can complete an ensemble and you can use them to make yourself stand out. Some accessories that aren't often used include cloaks and shawls, both of which can make your wedding dress truly unique. Rare pieces of jewelry will also pop, even on the plainest dresses, making you look stunning and your guests in awe at how beautiful you are on your wedding day.


Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-Unique-Wedding-Dress-Styles&id=2927403

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Ethnic Wedding Traditions

Weddings and the way they are conducted, vary greatly from one culture to another and from one religion to another. Many couples who don’t practice a religion seem to want a religious or ethnic wedding ceremony. Here are a few wedding traditions from various cultures. If you find a tradition here that you feel has meaning for you feel free to adapt it for your wedding, without demeaning the culture it came from.

Chinese - During a Chinese wedding ceremony, the couple drink from goblets of wine and honey. The bride is fed jujubes, a date like fruit, to increase the chance of having a son in the near future.

Muslims – a Muslim wedding does not take place in a mosque as one might expect but in the office of an Islamic magistrate, and in the presence of three male witnesses. The contract is made between the groom and the brides father or closest male relative, with the girl’s consent. The groom is required to give the bride, money gold and gifts to insure her future. When all of this is completed the papers are signed and the couple is now married. The bride then returns to her parent’s home to get ready for the reception.

African-American – Many African-American couple today are opting for traditional east African wedding ceremonies but most have an American Wedding. However more and More couples are incorporating the “jumping the broom” ritual into their weddings. This practice originated during the era of slavery when slaves were forbidden to marry. Jumping the Broom, was a way of expressing their commitment to one another. Brooms were used in African homes to sweep evil away from the home and family. Some people believe that the ritual may have been a way of rejecting the evil that forbade their union.

Jewish - There are three different branches within Judaism, Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed. Orthodox grooms “Veil” their brides in a ceremony before the actual wedding to signify that they are betrothed. Then the groom signs the contract, called the Ketubah, a beautifully decorated document which details what the groom promises to provide the bride. Both men and women have to have their heads covered. The ceremony takes place under a canopy. After the vows are said, the Orthodox groom places a plain gold band on the ring finger of his bride’s right hand. The reformed bride wears her ring on the left hand. The Contract is read and the ceremony ends with the Seven Blessings. The Groom breaks a glass with his heel to remind the congregation of the Destruction of the Temple and other catastrophes that have befallen the Jewish people.

Native American There are many Native American tribes while some wedding traditions are shared by several tribes, some are unique to just individual tribes. We will only go into a few here.

Northern California Traditions -
A man of low social standing would pay only half the bride price and then move into his in-laws home and be under the rule of the brides father. The Bride’s family would allow this because they needed another man in the family.

Jewelry is considered a shield against evil and both bride and groom wear turquoise and silver jewelry at the wedding.

Hopi Tradition - Either the male or the female may propose, they do it by presenting food gifts. No marriage between members of the nuclear family are permitted.

Every culture has its own wedding traditions and they deserve to respected. Many young couple today are choosing to incorporate the traditions of their ancestors rejected by their parents and grandparents in an effort to become "“more American".


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America - "land of the free". This is a country where liberation in all senses of the word forms the cornerstone of society. Americans live their lives where they have the freedom of choice as to what to do, where to live and who to love. And unlike so many other people throughout the world, Americans are not shackled by centuries of traditions that are still adhered to despite their lack of relevance in modern-day society. There is, however, one area in which tradition still plays an integral part and that is in the area of weddings. The American wedding is a combination of tradition interspersed with a distinctive American flavour and it is these uniquely American wedding practices that set the American wedding apart.

1. Popping the question
More and more, couples are attempting to make their marriage proposal as unique and unforgettable as possible. As there are no specific traditions regarding the actual act of becoming engaged, couples are more inclined to first become engaged and then inform their respective parents of their engagement.

2. Making it official
Although not a requirement of engagement, many couples choose to host an engagement party. The party is generally not as formal or lavish as a wedding reception and can be a dinner party, a luncheon or a cocktail party, dependant on the requirements of the couple. For many couples who have financial constraints, the engagement party may include a number of people who will not be invited to the wedding, but with whom they wish to celebrate their pending nuptials.

3. Showered with gifts
American wedding practices, more often than not, involve a bridal shower. This event is generally organised by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids and, along with the bride, all the female guests who will be attending the wedding are invited. It is often common practise that the groomsmen organise a bachelor's party for the groom, which is often held the night before the wedding. It is obviously advisable for the groom to refrain from overindulging in alcohol and running the risk of spoiling his wedding day.

4. Coming or not
A general guideline regarding the timeframes during wedding preparations, is that the invitations should be dispatched around four to six weeks prior to the wedding. One of the most efficient American wedding practices is the inclusion with the invitation, of a response card. This card is returned to the bridal couple to inform them whether or not a guest has accepted or declined the invitation to the wedding.

5. Try, try and try again
In preparation for the big day, most couples have a rehearsal of the wedding several days prior to the main event. This rehearsal usually includes all members of the bridal party and a rehearsal dinner is then hosted by the groom's parents thereafter.

6. Food, glorious food
An American wedding practice that is not always adhered to, is that of a bridal luncheon, hosted by the bride for her attendants on the wedding day. For most brides, however, time constraints render this impossible. Should he so choose, the groom may host a dinner attended by his groomsmen.

7. Keeping the faith
Despite a lack of religious observance, many couples still opt for a religious wedding ceremony. For inter-faith couples, however, the choice of ceremony may prove to be difficult.

8. Omens and portents
Although many people profess not to be superstitious, it is still a fundamental belief for many that it is bad luck for the groom to see his bride at any stage prior to her walking up the aisle.

9. Aiding and abetting
American wedding practices dictate that the groom, accompanied by his groomsmen, make use of the side door to enter the church. The bride, accompanied by her father, walks down the aisle to join her groom at the front of the church. With so many families these days that are no longer in tact, it is not uncommon for a bride to be escorted by both her father and her stepfather as she walks down the aisle.

10. Wining and dining
At a formal reception, a bridal table is usually placed as a focal point. The bride and groom, their parents and the balance of the bridal party are seated at this table. Guests' appearance is greeted with a welcome drink, while they await the arrival of the wedding party.

11. 'Tis better to give than to receive
In the past, guests were left to their own devices with regard to the selection of wedding gifts. Modern day American wedding practices entail the bridal couple registering for gifts at one or more stores for gifts within a specific price range. This ensures that wedding guests select those gifts that the couple have selected, which is easier for the guests and more practical for the bridal couple.

12. Manners maketh man and woman
Although a verbal "thank you" may convey gratitude to the giver of an engagement or wedding gift, it is far more preferable that the bridal couple send a personalised thank you note. This should be done timely - within two weeks.

These American wedding practices are followed by a large number of bridal couples, who have specifically elected to have a more traditional wedding. Nowadays, however, many people are opting for more unconventional weddings which flout tradition. Whichever type of wedding a couple decide on, one thing remains clear - American's do still believe in the fairytale ending of "'til death do us part."


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The white wedding dreams of every young girl are the driving force that creates a “bridezilla” out of a gentle and sweet mannered woman. If you are planning your wedding, it would be a great idea to stop and take a deep breath. Weddings have a way of spinning out of control when no one is looking. Suddenly, what began as a simple event to celebrate a lifelong love becomes a wildly expensive, out of control party that has a mind of its own.

Organization Is Fundamental To Remaining Focused On Wedding Budget

As you begin to plan your wedding, the very first day, make sure that you are focused on the wedding budget. The budget is going to be the only way you have to monitor the direction in which your wedding is moving. As your wedding begins to grow into an actual event rather than a simple concept in its planning stages, the wedding budget will be the best thing to help keep the spending focused.

Friends and family will not try to prevent you from buying the many different expensive extras that so many brides believe they need for their white wedding. These are the people that love you and want your dreams of the expensive white wedding gown, individually, hand-caligraphied white wedding invitations and the expensive white wedding decorations that will tie the entire theme together; not the individuals that are monitoring your spending habits or raining on your parade.

If you keep a close eye on your wedding budget you will always have a good idea of how expensive your wedding actually is becoming and how to keep the white wedding dreams alive without turning the wedding into a money pit.

Watch the Dollar Signs When Building the White Wedding of Your Dreams

It is no secret that weddings cost a great deal of money but they don’t need to send you to the poor house. With a bit of research, an eye for sales and the willingness to put effort into finding ways to cut costs, you can have an expensive wedding for very little expense.

Simple Ways to Cut Costs When Planning a White Wedding

Choosing to hold your wedding day is an easy way to save an incredible amount of money. Afternoon Sunday weddings or evening weddings on a Friday night are both economical alternatives to the Saturday night sit-down wedding. If you are not concerned with the specific date or the day or your wedding, you could choose a less expensive alternative to allow you more money to spend on other aspects of the wedding.

The most important part of planning your white wedding is to remember the love that created this wedding and focus on the importance of keeping that love as strong as possible and less about the expensive white wedding shoes that you cannot live without.

see also my other post on wedding favor, sample and creating wedding invitation

Friday, October 2, 2009

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In any Indian wedding, the look of the bride and the groom on the D-day is very important. Especially, the look of the bride, her clothes, her jewelry and make-up are given a lot of stress. In fact, in Indian matrimony, brides find it a very special thing to get ready for the ceremony. To look her best on the day of her wedding is every bride’s dream. Since marriage is the most important day of her life, she doesn’t want to leave anything to chance. Be it Hindu matrimony, Punjabi matrimony, Gujarati matrimony, Rajasthani matrimony or marriage from any region of India, the bridal look is generally very bright and colourful.

People can splurge up to any extent these days for the perfect wedding look in Indian matrimonials. But sometimes spending less can also get you the look of your dreams if you style yourself smartly.

Right from the outfit of the bride, to her make up, jewelry and hair-do, attention is given to even the smallest detail to make her look perfect on the matrimonial day. Brides have a lot of variety of wedding dresses to choose from like lehengas, saris, salwar-kameez or ghagara choli. However, the most popular outfit is lehenga choli. There is a whole market segment catering to the bridal demand of different types of lehengas. This outfit is worn on the main wedding day as well as the engagement ceremony and the other pre wedding rituals. It is an ancient dress and is available in traditional as well as modern form.

In Indian Hindu matrimony, red is considered the most auspicious color so red colour dresses for brides are very popular. But these days, variants of red colour such as maroon, pink, magenta, fuschia and wine have also become popular. Some brides also wear green or blue colour. The bold ones are experimenting with colors such as white, deep purple or other shocking colours. The right colour for lehenga is very important. Generally, the colour is chosen keeping the complexion of the bride in mind. For day time wedding ceremonies, one can choose colors like peach, lilac, pink, sky blue, sea green and for the evening wear, bright colors can be chosen.

Not just the colour but the style and the cut of the lehenga are equally important. It is the cut, style and colour that come together to make the perfect wedding dress for the bride For saris, these days, there are very different drape styles that make this ancient outfit look absolutely trendy and cater to the taste of the new age bride. The threadwork and the embroidery on the sari or lehenga should be carefully chosen too. The embroidery can be heavy or intricate, monotone or in different colours but it should suit the style of the bride.

Apart from lehenga, make up and hair do are also equally important. On the matrimonial day, brides ask their beauticians and stylists to give them the perfect make up which makes them stand out in the whole gathering. A glowing skin gives extra edge to beautiful skin. So, it is important for the bride to take care of her skin days in advance before the actual wedding day. Days preceding the marriage, she should avoid spicy, oily and junk food. Basically, anything that could give skin an allergy, irritation or swelling should be avoided. Obviously, drinking 8-10 glasses of water everyday will help. It not just flushes out toxins from the body but helps in giving a glowing skin.

Once you have a radiating skin, you are ready to decorate yourself for your special day. Preceding the matrimony, all care should be taken to keep feeling happy because it will reflect on the face. Sometimes, the beauticians conduct the mistake of overdoing the bride make up. If the clothes and jewelry are heavy, make up should be light. The bride’s face should look sober and beautiful and not overdone.

These days, the trend is to do glossy and shimmering make up. Once the make up is matched with the skin tone, it can make even the average looking girl look really gorgeous and attractive on her wedding day. The wedding get-up is not complete just with the dress and the make-up. Jewelry, footwear and hairdo are the other important things. Pearls, diamonds and the evergreen gold are the hot favorites of the brides. Indian matrimony is incomplete without loads of jewelry. Lastly, hair do should be given utmost importance. Generally, high buns are preferred by brides. Head accessories are also used to give extra style to the bun.

Taking care of all these things, an Indian bride is ready to walk the aisle and catch attention of all. Evan average and below average looking girls become the beautiful Indian brides on their wedding day. Thus, India matrimony is not just about show and celebration but also looking and feeling your best.
By Geetika Jain of
Jeevansathi.com


see also my other post on wedding invitation, wedding favor and wedding event planning

Thursday, October 1, 2009

After a wedding ceremony, it is very common to serve invited guests with wedding cake as dessert. A good and presentable wedding cake decoration comes from the creativity and ideas of the cake decorator. In the decoration process, planning is the most crucial part. Apart from the taste, it is very important that the cake looks elegant, loyal and grand.

Classic Elegance decoration style is built on three-tiered length base. The cake is iced with off-white fondant and decorated with beautiful fresh cream scroll work. It is topped with a cluster of cream flowers and other wedding cake accessories such as ribbons are placed at the surrounding of the cake.

In Classic Romantic Heart design, the cake is built on round shape stand with maximum of 3 tiers in height. The design features two love crystal hearts and a pairs of dove on the top of the cake. The cream color of the cake should be in pearl white. The top layer of the cake is decorated with crystal hearts and dove; both are considered as the elegant sign for everlasting love.

Forever Love Red Roses decoration idea used red fresh roses as its main attraction. The cake usually is square or rectangular in shape with several tiers. Dowels and cake separator are used between tiers. The cake frost is in pearl color and the cake base is in white color. Cream color royal icing is used to make roses and dots.

Orchid White Fondant Natural wedding cake decoration idea emphasizes on natural born love and comes in multiple tiers. The cake has multiple folded layers of greenish scroll work. The white fondant for the cake is garnished with spotted purple orchids and always avoids detailed table decorations as the cake itself is much complicated and detailed.

The Fresh Fruit Royal Icing wedding cake is built on the original love message that bridegroom needs to deliver to the bride. The cake is covered in marzipan and layered with fondant fresh white icing. Royal icing and simple scroll work are also added to the cake decoration. The top layer should consist of not more than three types of fruits. The fruits colors should be contrast as the base of the cake is in white.


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Wedding Table Decorations

So you are finally starting to plan all the details of your weddings. There are so many tasks that can take up your time. One of the major things that worry couples is the minute things, such as flower selection, party favors, and overall theme. However once most of these details are ironed out, the little things start to come out. When a theme is selected, the hall then needs to be decorated. After the hall is decorated, you have to worry about the reception. When sitting at tables as well as dancing and socializing, your guests will notice this environment as much as they noticed the church. However, I think that one of the main pieces will be the table centerpieces.

One of the most traditional choices for table centerpieces is the floral arrangements. It seems as though they are the easiest to match to any theme. The first decision you need to make is whether the flowers will be real or fake. Both options are equally as lovely, however some couples decide that they don’t want to be stuck with hundreds of artificial flowers. On the other hand, couples also choose not to throw out hundreds or real flowers. Another thing to debate when thinking of flowers, are the amount, color, as well as whether ribbons and other greenery will be used. Of course all of these options are decided by your preference. The final step, after deciding on an arrangement, is deciding what type of vase they will be placed in. Remember that the vase decided on is what can bring the arrangement together.

Another option for a table arrangement is candles. Candles can be an exciting option to add to a room. They can add fragrance as well as light. Or candles can simply be for decoration. The two major things to think about when deciding upon candles are fragrance and how they will be displayed. If the candles are to be burned, then fragrance is the next option that should be decided. Just remember that fragrance can affect the color, so if a couple is set on a fragrance, the color might have to be changed. The second option is generally pretty easily taken care of. Presentation of candles is usually in glass holders to optimize burning, or the display.

I hope that you have found a simple solution to arranging the tables. The trick to decoration is to match your surroundings as well as please the eye. Just look around and settle when you are finally happy with your decisions.


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