Free Wedding Etiquette Guide
Spring is here and I came across an incredible wedding planning site called “Wedding Paper Divas”. It has virtually everything you need for planning your wedding including a free wedding website! Another great freebie that I found on this website is a wedding etiquette planning guide as well as free paper samples. Weddings are a lot of fun to plan. In my opinion, the planning stages are almost as much fun as the big day. There is a lot of etiquette that needs to be adhered to because some people are more “sensitive”. A good friend of mine who is a pastor calls these people EGRs (Extra Grace Required). Learn to love them and you will have the most enjoyable wedding planning experience.
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Free Wedding Web Site Benefits
- Photo album.
- Engagement love story.
- Guest list.
- Wedding party.
Most major wedding planning sites offer a free web site. The websites are easy to use. You can upload your engagement photos, display maps, show to do lists, and show the guest list.
Gone are the days when planning a wedding was simple. People nowadays go all out because there is so much available as far as wedding planning and even places to have your wedding. In some ways it’s almost easier because of the choices.
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Wedding Photo Thank You Cards
I think it’s a good gesture and customary to personally thank your wedding guests and value their well wishes by sending out the wedding photo thank you cards. It would be well appreciated and considered polite if you send them in a considerable amount of time, maybe within 4 weeks after the wedding. It would be also great to include your wedding photo to make it look even more special.
There are many options for the preparing these thank you cards. You can either prepare it by your selves to give a personalized touch or you can always order them along with your wedding invitations over the internet or by personally visiting the card shop. Most of them would include a standard message written on the card and to make your guests feel special however, you too can include a handwritten custom message for each of them. Continue reading “Wedding Photo Thank You Cards” »
Simple Wedding Lighting Ideas
Lighting is key to making a wedding look like the magical scene you picture it to be. It creates the right mood and showcases the decorations, tables, and even the guests. Therefore it is an important part of the wedding plan. Here are a few simple wedding lighting ideas to consider.
The Beauty of String Lights
String lights might seem a little too simple and out of place for wedding lighting, but it’s quite the opposite. They easily transform a space into an enchanting setting. Hang white bulb string lights overhead and you create a starry night effect. You can create an elegant backdrop by hanging a number of string lights side by side to create a curtain of lighting. Another idea is to hang drapery and wrap LED string lights around them.
Writing Your Names In Light: Gobo Lighting
Creating stenciled lighting is surprisingly easy. Middle and high school theater tech classes make these light stencils for their theater productions. All you need is a sheet of tin. You’ll need to create a thick paper stencil design (flowers, or your names). Then using a scalpel or sharp craft knife, cut the stencil design into the sheet of tin. You then use a can light, and place the stencil into a frame that fixes to the front of the light. These stencils can be used to light up walls in a wedding hall, or the dance floor. Another option is to ask a lighting company to make one for you.
Candle Lit Settings
Nothing beats candles in creating a romantic setting. The soft glowing, flickering light lights up a room like nothing else. Candles are ideal choices for centerpieces. You can easily combine them with flowers, stones, and other decorative materials. One DIY idea is to use a dark wooden tray, a cream colored candle and a large tropical flower to create an elegant candle centerpiece.
Flameless Candles
Some venues don’t allow candles (!). An alternative would be to use LED, battery powered flameless candles. They look like the real thing, some will even flicker. You can find versions that have wax bases making them look even more realistic.
Other simple wedding lighting ideas include:
- Elegant white paper lanterns
- LED ice cubes to decorate drinks
- Tiki torches to create a tropical setting if you are having an outdoor wedding
Wedding Reception Locations
First of all, congratulations on your engagement! So, your ready to start to planning your wedding, but don’t know where to start? Well, there’s a few things you should start thinking about early in your wedding planning process: the engagement rings, the dress, and of course – the wedding venue. Your wedding venue will be one of the more significant choices you make, as it affects the rest of the vendors you will be able to work with, and in many ways sets the tone for the entire wedding. Knowing what to look for in advance will certainly make the rest of the wedding planning process run smoother, and be more enjoyable. Here are some basic things to keep in mind as you start looking at potential wedding reception locations:
The Wedding Season
Every city has a “wedding season” a time of the year that is most sought after to get married. If your having a Phoenix wedding this would be early spring – for New York weddings this would be early summer and early fall. If you want to get married during your city’s wedding season, you may need to compromise on the day of the week, cost, and will need to plan this far in advance to reserve your spot.
The Wedding Ceremony
What kind of ceremony will you and your significant other be having? Will it be religious, traditional, or maybe something off-beat? All of these things can greatly influence the venue you chose. A religious ceremony may require that you get married in your church, and depending on the costs involved (if your church charges for ceremony use, officiant fees, etc.) and the ceremony location – it could limit your venue budget and be the deciding factor in how far you and your guests are willing to drive for a reception venue.
What Can you Afford To Spend On Your Wedding?
Its hard for many couples starting out to be realistic about their wedding budget. Most assume that things will be less expensive than they really are. Set your budget now, and leave room for the unexpected. Find out if your parents are contributing, and figure out how much you and your fiance can contribute as well. Usually the most expensive items are the venue, the catering, and the alcohol. And of course the one element that ties them all together is the guest list.
How Many Guests Will You Invite To Your Wedding?
Each venue will have capacity ranges, and corresponding costs. So, you’ll need to have a good idea in advance of what your wedding attendance numbers will be. And remember, not everyone that you invite will attend. A good rule to follow, is to assume that 2/3 of the people you invite will attend. Of course this varies depending in how many of guests would be traveling – the more that travel, the less of your invitees that will be able to attend.
Plan Your Wedding By Doing Your Homework-
Before you make your reservations, its a good idea to some digging, and get feedback and reviews on your venue choices. A good place to look would be wedding review websites, forums, and word of mouth recommendations from family, friends, or a wedding planner – which are hard to beat.
How To Craft Best Man Speeches
It’s a given that best man speeches are often the most remembered of all wedding speeches. This may or may not be good depending the topic and delivery of the speech. The best man typically roasts the groom and has a great time doing it. However, the line of fun and being mean is often crossed causing a big rift at the wedding. It’s always advised to consult with the groom before going over board on best man speeches. Embarrassing your best friend may be fun, but consider the ramifications if you go too far and expose certain things in the grooms past that are best to be left alone.
How To Craft Your Best Man Toast
Giving a great best man wedding speech can easily be done with just a little simple planning. The best advice that I can offer is to be yourself. If you are funny, then you may want to consider using a few best man jokes to lighten up the wedding guests. A good joke is one that is funny and does not demean anyone in the wedding party or any of the wedding guests. If you are not funny, then do not attempt. If you are just plain old lazy, then skip this article and buy yourself a best man speech guide. Personally, I would rather write my own, but when I am in a hurry, guides help. Just click on the box below to see how a wedding speech guide can help.
I like using outlines for every speech that I give. I never ever have written out an entire speech. It is just plain boring. Write an outline of your key points and you will be golden for the wedding day. Make sure that your outline flows from one point to the next. The simple outline could look something like this:
Introduce yourself.
- Tell a few funny stories about yourself and the groom.
- Mention how wonderful the bride is and that she is just drop-dead gorgeous.
- Thank the wedding guests and the wedding party.
- Offer your toast to the bride and groom and wish them well.
Keep the best man speech short and sweet. Speak anywhere from 2-4 minutes and you are going to deliver a “knock ‘em dead” best man toast.
Remember the bride. Got that? Say a few nice things about the bride and get her smiling. Never say anything to embarrass her or her family.
Let Your Personality Shine During Your Best Man Speech
The best advice that I can offer you is to be yourself. This is really a heart warming talk rather than a speech. Use a lot of sweeping eye contact so each person thinks that you are talking to them personally. Smile. Laugh. Be original and don’t copy some crap that you found on the Internet.
If you need a cheat sheet or a wedding speech guide to jump start the process, then by all means do it. Just make certain that you use it only as a guide and don’t read off a the template itself! Wedding speeches for you has great wedding speech guides and templates. Using a guide is not mandatory, but if you have some challenges, then order the guide and use it. Most wedding speech guides offer a 60 money back guarantee, so you have nothing to loose.
Silk Flowers for Weddings – Arrangement Ideas
Arranging silk flowers to highlight elegance and style is a skill and anybody can do it with a little help from experts and by learning a few tips and tricks of the trade. When I discovered silk flowers for weddings that looked so real, I thought they would be perfect to showcase at my own events. Also the good thing is, compared to real flowers, silk ones allow you to display your creativity for as long as you want.
If you are interested in arrangements that you can do with silk flowers, whether you want to use them for weddings or other big events, here are a few ideas I have picked up and hopefully you can find something useful from them, too.
Basic Silk Flower Arranging
When I first became interested in flower arranging, I wanted to learn the basics – so I enrolled in a class, run be a good friend of mine, on floral arrangement and Ikebana – which is the Japanese name for floral arrangement. I found the process simple yet elegant. Actually, I haven’t seen Ikebana at many weddings and I wanted to try it out for some of the events I help plan and prepare.
Of course, there are also traditional arrangements that we all know and they work well with silk flowers and are great for occasions like weddings – There is the triangular flower arrangement, the asymmetrical display, the mound, and my personal favorite, the crescent style of arranging silk flowers. One tip I discovered, you can even learn different kinds of arrangements from florists. I believe whatever you can do with real flowers, you can also do with silk ones, thus you can always learn the basics of flower arrangement – and then use it on any type of flower you choose to use.
Another good thing about using silk flowers is the fact that you won’t need to use as many tools as when working with real flowers. You won’t need to make the stems firmer or longer. You just have to order the flowers and you can arrange them anyway you like.
Silk Flower Wedding Arrangements
If you are preparing a floral arrangement for a wedding, there are simple things you can do. You can opt for a basic, yet elegant arrangement – take several stems of silk flowers that are the same color and type and put them in decorative vases to make them look more appealing.
I personally liked the silk flower arrangement we did at my sister’s wedding. She didn’t want flowers blocking the guests view at the tables, so she told us she wanted some silk floral centerpieces set low. What we did is cut the stems and set them up like a wedding bouquet in a glass vase. She was pleased with the result and all the guests were able to enjoy every aspect of the reception.
With silk too, you can choose monochromatic flowers, but best of all, you can also take advantage of the fact that you can select any color you want. So go ahead! Experiment with your flower color combination and amaze your guests with vibrant colors at your wedding. You can even use silk rose petals for wedding centerpieces, and they are guaranteed to make a dramatic, romantic setting.
Finally, when it comes to flower arrangements, you also have to consider your vase and medium. The beauty of the flowers can be enhanced by how they are presented as well. Whatever type of arrangement you choose, how about trying some silk flowers for your wedding? A selection of artificial flowers would also make a unique bridal shower gift or even a great wedding favor. Looking for more help with your wedding? Take a trip to weddingwhoop.com for more wedding ideas on planning a magical day.
These Shoes Are Made For Walking…The Aisle
Vintage wedding shoes are making a comeback evident by several brides wearing them during their weddings. With so many styles and types of vintage shoes nowadays, it can be very overwhelming to choose just one pair. Fortunately, websites like vintageweddingshoes.net provide information and tips to help brides find the best vintage wedding shoe they would wear while walking down the aisle. A very popular and known style of vintage wedding shoe would be those with heels and pumps. This style brings out the confidence and felinity while the bride wears them. Pumps and heels that are often decorated with laces, colorful stones and jewels can definitely attract anyone attention. A huge plus if a bride can find vintage wedding shoes that have bright linings on the sole that would certainly complement your wedding motif. Summer weddings can be very warm which is why brides would need to wear shoes that should be cool and comfortable. This where vintage wedding shoes designed as slingbacks comes in. For those who are not used in wearing high heels, you can opt to wear flats for vintage wedding shoes. For some, flats may look boring and ordinary, but if you add some accessories or chose the right colors, it could very well add some pizzas to the gown that you are wedding. Oh, and there are the boots. A lot of brides prefer wearing boots because of its unique and extraordinary look. Boots can come in several shapes and styles which should work to your advantage when finding the right style to match your wedding gown.
Prices for vintage wedding shoes may vary depending on several factors. People may also think that wearing vintage wedding shoes would be expensive since a new pair would cost at least $300. But if you have the time, you can actually search for cheap vintage wedding shoes at antique stores for as low as $50 for a pair.
Trendy Wedding Pocket Invitations Kits
Wedding is an important event in a person’s life. It is an occasion through which two persons who are deeply in love are united. It is natural that the couples want to have a unique wedding. They want everything to be unique, right from the invitations. If you want your invitations to be noticed by the recipient you should have a trendy invitation.
Wedding pocket invitations are trendy and have a beautiful look that will attract the guests. Are you on a limited budget? Are you worried that trendy invitations will burn holes in your pockets? Forget all your worries. You can get wedding invitations with pockets within your budget if you buy DIY kits.
DIY kits
Handmade invitations are really very cheap, but can you make them if the guest list is long? Definitely not, but you can make them using DIY kits. DIY kits reduce the expenditure by half, but they have the same professional look of ready made pocket invitations.
There are many designs and all you have to do is to select a design. Selection of a design is easier when done online. DIY kits have all that you need to make the invitations. If you have selected a design with vellum, then the kit will have as many as vellum papers you may need. If you have selected a design with ribbons, the kits will contain the ribbons, and all you need to do is to tie them. They have all embellishments to make your invitation look attractive.
The kits may also have templates on CDs. You just have to fill the blank spaces. The kits have clear instructions on how to make the invitations. Some kits have video instructions also. The kits have matching envelopes and you need not spend time searching for them.
You will surely have a lot of sweet memories to cherish later in your life if you make use of DIY kits to make invitations with pockets.
Tips for Having Children Involved in Your Wedding
A lot of people debate whether or not they should include young children in their weddings, either as guests or as actual members of the wedding party. The decision is based on many factors, including what kind of ceremony you choose to have and the children involved in the decision. Here, however, we can offer some basic guidelines to help you make your special day friendly for the youngsters.
Inform your guests: On your wedding invitation cards, you may wish to include whether or not you want children to come. If you do not want to include this, try to find some other way to keep guests informed. If anyone is bringing kids, remind them to RSVP for them and to bring any supplies they will need to take care of them.
Prepare yourself: In case your guests don’t prepare, you may want to find some way to deal with the kids yourself. This can be as simple as buying a coloring book or two for a small child to play with during a long ceremony. If someone you know is good with kids, perhaps they could help take care of any rambunctious toddlers while their parents are occupied with wedding duties.
Kids in the party: But what if the kids have wedding duties themselves? Keep their ages and personalities in mind. An eight year old ring bearer can probably be trusted not to eat the ring, but the same cannot be said for a toddler. (Some people tape the ring to the cushion to keep the child from losing it, or give a fake ring for show while the best man keeps the real one.) Keep items of importance, like that or a flower girl’s basket of potpourri, out of their hands until close to the ceremony.
Include your kids: If either you or your fiancé have children, you may want to give them some special function in the ceremony, to signify that your union includes them as well. If you are having a unity candle ceremony, include one or more extra candles for the children. Mention them as co-hosts on the wedding invitation cards. Sons could escort their moms down the aisle, or even have the kids give their own vows to honor the new family. Any way to slip them into the event could help to make them feel included, and just be fun for the younger kids.
Things to Consider For the Best Wedding Venue
Though most weddings occur in the church, there are several factors on which the choice of your wedding ceremony depends such as the type of services required, the geographic area, the budget and the number of people expected. Usually the bride chooses according to her religious affiliation.
At weddings in Edinburgh, the brides usually choose their wedding sites or reserve a wedding chapel. Couples usually decide their wedding venue by keeping the following factors in their mind:
- Wedding have been performed on horseback, at the museum, in the castle, on golf courses, while sky diving and anywhere, where a judge or a licensed minister is authorized to announce man and wife.
- These venues are chosen according to each one’s interest and budget. Usually parks are cheaper venues and churches cost low. The nominal fee is usually the same.
- If you intend to go for a hotel ballroom, it will be much more expensive, but the reception venue will be included in it.
- When you opt for Banqueting facilities, confirm about the number of guests they can accommodate and whether they offer you the facility of adequate parking, dance floor, the bar and the DJ system.
- There are membership halls and social halls for a wedding reception that can be economical. Certain brides opt their venue as their parents home and arrange for rental tables, chairs etc.
- A wedding venue is not similar to a conference venue Edinburgh. You can arrange your wedding reception at any venues such as a bowling alley, a roller skating rink, a boat or even a Zoo.
You will definitely need to make a personal visit to whatever type of wedding reception facility or wedding venue you choose, before confirming the site, be sure that your budget meets with the charges that are charged by these venues and they include all your requirements.
Bachelorette Parties NYC
New York City is an urban sprawl, rich with cultural diversity and attractions that draw a staggering number of tourists each year. With the various urban spots where a woman can spend a weekend of fun and excitement, bachelorette parties in NYC are aplenty. Should the girls want to go for a night out bathed in the bright lights of a big bustling urban hub, then New York City is the perfect destination.
Manhattan, with its long and color avenues can best be enjoyed sipping champagne on the back of a limo. New York City is full of personalized limo and even bachelorette bus party services that can offer transport services to the many possible destinations the girls can have a good time.
New York City is rich with spots of interest for the avid traveler. If the gals have never had a bite of the big apple, then a quick sightseeing round tour should be in order. From the statue of liberty to other scenic and famous spots, a bachelorette party weekend can be a great way to get acquainted with this beautiful city.
NYC is an urban site rich in history, culture and the arts. Artsy friends may want to consider visiting the several museums in the areas or seeing a Broadway show. TV and movie buffs could also find that NYC is a choice setting for various shows and movies and a visit to these sets can be quite exciting.
For those who want to go the traditional and slightly raunchy path to bachelorette party fun, NYC is filled with numerous night life hubs that can offer the rich night culture of the city. Sexy strip clubs and high end night clubs are always around the corner in NYC. The girls can also enjoy party package offers that deliver an unforgettable experience for the gal about to walk down the aisle.
A weekend getaway in this grand city can be a great way for the bride to have an escape from the stresses of planning the wedding details and wedding theme. A good bachelorette party in NYC can provide a much needed escape.
Choosing an Evening Wedding Dress
The evening wedding is often more formal occasion than most daytime events. Wedding themes in the nighttime are usually more intimate and rather regal nature. Because of this, evening wedding dresses are more formal and have a rather high end feel to them. This does not mean that going out to look for the nighttime wedding dress should have high end fashion images in mind. There are actually several makers who craft simple and elegant designs that do not much damage to the budget.
The first thing to consider when choosing an evening wedding dress is that is should flatter every curve and feature of the bride’s physique. The fit bride can never go wrong with a mermaid shape dress. These styles allow for the full showcasing of the bride’s body. Having friends along can help in making a decision. It is never too bad to have second opinions.
Since this is an evening event, colors do play a big part. The ceremony will be adorned with lighting and the combination of lights can affect how the tones of the dress stand out. The traditional white or ivory is a classic choice but going for more radical color choices can also be a good idea. This all depends on personal preference as well as the dominant theme and motif of the wedding.
Timing is also everything. Picking a dress too early is not such a good idea since changes could occur. If the bride decides to go for a custom made evening wedding dress, having it made in a short time prior to the wedding might also give room for a wardrobe disaster.
It is a great idea to go all the way in looking for that perfect dress. Scoring bridal shops and online bargains provides a wide variety of options. However, brides should know when to stop and settle with the dress that makes them feel right in all the bright ways. The thought that there may be a better dress out there could be healthy for a short while but overly obsessing for “the one” might take up the time that could have been spent on other wedding details.
The Reason Why Lace Wedding Dress Are Still A Top Choice For Brides
The tradition of manufacturing lace fabric dates back to Europe. Lace is characterized by intricate hand or machine created patterned designs through placing holes within the fabric. Lace wedding dresses have long been used as a staple for traditional wedding gown designs. They are marveled for their elegant pattern designs as well as the level of creative work that goes with making the minutest detail into a stunning work of art. Despite the many contemporary designs for wedding dresses that are constantly coming out of the woodwork, the lace wedding dress remains to be a top choice especially in more traditional wedding themes.
When a bride walks down the aisle with a lace adorned dress, she gives off a seemingly royal aura. This is perhaps because European nobility in the past as well the Victorian age fashion are very much influenced by intricate lacework. There is no doubt that the elegance of the lace design has not faded with the ages.
The internet offers a wide selection of various boutiques that dedicate an entire catalog for lace wedding dresses. From top brands to relative unknowns, wedding dress designers cannot go through a career in the field without having to make a single dress adorned with lacework.
With the passage of time, lace has developed many subtypes in terms of fabric being used. There is the tulle which various dress makers enhance with additional adornments of beads and gems. The Alencon lace is a heavily European influenced type of lace with its traditional intricate flowery patterns.
No bride can ever go wrong with a lace wedding dress. It is ensured to bring out the inner elegance of the woman. The artistry with each woven pattern tells a story of the woman, about to step into a new chapter in her life. This is a special day for the bride and what better way to spend this glorious occasion than to be in a dress fit for queens.
How to go about Christian dating on the internet
It was inevitable that Christian dating would follow in the footsteps of other online dating sites which took the plunge with the advent of the internet in the early nineties. Soon enough, Christian dating sites indeed followed . For Christians, dating online on the internet has therefore emerged as a genuine answer to the traditional forms of dating which had its known limitations of reach and scope. Besides Christian dating helps you to find a lot of suggestions, tips and advice which can enrich your sense of outlook of the dating scene on the world wide web.
How can christian dating sites help you
It is also important to know that Christian online dating websites offer much more than merely dating on the internet. As a Christian, you can find great articles on the different nuances of dating and the different facets of the dating world online which can eventually prove to be greatly resourceful to you whether you are looking for a friendship, relationship or a long term commitment. The biggest advantage for Christians using a Christian internet dating site is that you will be connected with people who mostly share your own beliefs and values which is what Christians seek as the basic outline of their partner.
Christian dating sites vs general dating sites
While it may be fair enough to be associated with people who espouse beliefs of other religions and faiths, when it comes to looking at a person with whom you would be sharing the rest of your life, you would be interested that such a person shares your own faith of Christianity. Such a partnership gives the relationship a Christian blessing and ensures that both the partners match the frequencies of their faith without having exceptions. As such you would like to choose someone who is more similar to your thoughts than different to them. Your relationship itself becomes Christ centered and is based on mutual understanding and beliefs. You may not be lucky to find this when you are using other general dating services on the internet.
Choosing the right dating site at the right time
When you are looking for a Christian dating service there are several things which may catch your concern. One of them is whether the service that you choose among the Christian dating websites is a free or a paid one. Cost is often a deciding factor to choose between two services which otherwise offer the same thing. In this, it should be also noted that many sites offer free trial periods for you to get on the dating track. This may be a good way to start off if you are new on the dating scene. You can get a good feel of the dating world without spending any money. Once you get to know the different features of the many Christian dating platforms you can narrow down your choice to a couple of websites and eventually the best of them to start your dating graph. Also some sites have a screening process and undertake profiling to check compatibility. This also might interest you as it is intended to increase the accuracy of matching two people for a partnership. In this, the choices may be narrowed down to a few but you can be fairly sure of getting closer to your intended personality and desired qualities in your prospective dating partner
Reviews on dating sites are also good methods of getting to know about such sites in advance to subscribing their services. Such reviews are often carried out by many sites independently with a side by side comparison of the good and the bad features of a particular site , its genuineness and its ability to match up people. Testimonials by various people also provide and insight into whether the site can deliver on this promise.
Be safe rather than be sorry
When you decide to meet someone whom you date online or the first time, caution is the keyword. Keep you personal information close to your heart and do not divulge excessive info about anything privy to you. Get to know the person well before revealing deep details Also ensure that you meet your dating partner on your first few dates at public places and not at secluded spots . Let your family and friends know where you are going and whom you are meeting. Always carry a cell phone with you and keep your observatory abilities fully alert.
Dating can be fun and Christian dating is much more safer compared to other conventional methods of dating online.
How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Cake Stand
As your wedding cake will probably be taking pride of place at the reception, you’ll want to make sure you create a display that’s going to wow your guests. Once you’ve chosen the type of cake and those decorative touches, remember to give some thought to the wedding cake stands you’ll use on the day so that you make sure you display your wedding cake to perfection.
But which type of stands to choose?
They’re only a small detail but can make a big difference to your cake display, so it pays to get it right when you pick out your stands. Most wedding cakes are multi-tiered, so you’ll first need to consider whether you want those delicious tiers to be stacked on top of each other or separated out.
Base stands
If you’ve chosen to have your cake’s tiers stacked onto each other, look for a base cake stand that will give your cake a bit of height to make sure it grabs your guests attention. Perspex stands with clean lines are great for contemporary weddings, beautiful antique china pedestals are a fantastic choice for more traditional affairs.
Pillar wedding cake stands
These are perfect if you want a towering cake with plenty of height. Pillar stands give each tier plenty of breathing space, and as they can be used to raise the base tier from the table they can leave plenty of room for extra decoration on the table underneath the cake itself.
Floating cake stands
These stands create a beautiful effect – the supports between each tier are hidden at the back of the stand, making the cake tiers look like they’re floating. Fantastic for clean, modern presentation, or where you don’t want fussy intricate stands to fight with the decoration on your wedding cake.
Victorian garden cake stands
Think elegant and ornate stands with plenty of beautiful scroll work and floral decoration. Victorian garden cake stands are the epitome of classic style and work brilliantly with traditionally styled cakes, especially when they have plenty of floral detailing.
Cascading wedding cake stands
These stands have multiple tiers springing out from a central pillar, allowing you to create dramatic displays on your cake table. It’s becoming more and more popular to have a selection of cakes with different decorative styles and flavours, and with cascading stands you can give each separate wedding cake tier room to show off.
Fountain wedding cake stands
If you want your cake table to have that little something extra, you’ll have to go a long way to beat fountain cake stands! Pillars are used to raise the bottom layer of cake so that a working mini fountain can be placed underneath. Perhaps not to everyone’s taste, but certainly a talking point and they really can add that special decorative touch.
Cupcake wedding cakes stands
You may have your heart set on cupcakes at your wedding – they’re an incredibly popular choice at the moment, and there are plenty of stands out there that will let you show them off perfectly. Cupcake trees hold each cupcake individually, a beautiful look, while tiered stands mean you can adjust the display of cakes to even out the tiers as they get gobbled up!
So it’s worth giving some thought to your wedding cake stands – make sure they fit the look and mood of your wedding and don’t forget to check they’ll support the weight of your cake!
The Best Wedding Dresses for a Backyard Wedding
If you are planning on having your wedding in your own backyard then you may want to take this into consideration when choosing your wedding dress. Although you can really choose just about any dress you want, here are some of the best wedding dresses that are perfect for a backyard wedding.
If you are going for a natural theme for your wedding being that it will be outside alongside beautiful nature, consider a dress that has organza lace or even feathers. This gives you that natural style that fits in perfect with your theme. This also works well with a garden wedding or just about any type of wedding that is outdoors in which you are playing up the natural setting around you.
If you are having more of a casual wedding you can always go with a tea-length or knee-length wedding dress. A shorter wedding dress fits in perfect with a casual backyard wedding. There are so many short dresses that are so beautiful but have that casual feeling to them as well. Some brides assume that they have to wear a long dress on their big day, but that is absolutely not true at all. An added bonus is that you don’t have to worry about your dress getting muddy or dirty or getting hooked on the ground when you wear a shorter wedding dress.
If you want your wedding dress to be a little unique don’t be afraid to add some color to your gown. A splash of color in the form of a ribbon or sash around your waist is a great way to add in some color to fit the theme of your wedding. If you are having a fall wedding outdoors you can add in some autumn colors like brown, orange or red. Or for a summer or spring wedding a light pink, purple or blue ribbon along with a flower broach looks amazing for a backyard wedding. If you want to go a little more extreme you can even have your entire wedding dress be the splash of color. A light pink gown is perfect for a summery outdoor wedding and is definitely something different that sets you apart from other brides.
When choosing your wedding dress for your wedding in your backyard be sure that you really take into consideration your theme and the area in which you are getting married at. Remember that these are just some suggestions when picking out a wedding dress and that your personality and style should definitely be taken into consideration when choosing the wedding dress of your dreams.
How To Pick A Plus Wedding Size Dress For The Mother Of The Groom
If your son’s due to tie the knot, you’ll no doubt be aware that it’s your job as mother of the groom to look completely fantastic on the big day. Picking out that perfect ensemble isn’t always easy though, and the job can be made all the more difficult if you’re looking for plus-size options. There are thankfully more stores than ever before offering glamorous and fashionable plus size ranges, and if you’re a mother of the groom with a fuller figure, here are some top tips to looking great on the big day.
Get the base layer right
Looking good is all about confidence, and wearing the right underwear can go a long way to making you feel fantastic in whatever you’re wearing. Make sure your underwear fits perfectly and gives support in all of the right places. There’s plenty of miracle underwear available out there that can sculpt and lift you to perfection.
Don’t buy too big
If you’re someone who feels self conscious about your body, don’t be tempted to hide behind miles of fabric and baggy outfits. It’s not a flattering look – far better is to look for mother of the groom dresses that fit really well and show off your best assets.
Choose the right cuts for your body
Look out for shapes that flatter your body type. High necklines only serve to make big busts look even bigger, so try more flatting v-neck styles instead.
If you’re top heavy and fancy trying a trouser suit, picking bootleg trousers can help to balance out your silhouette nicely.Vertical lines are always great at adding length to a figure, so look out for paneled tailoring.
What colours should you choose for your mother of the groom outfit?
Trying to work out the ‘right’ colours to wear as a mother of the groom can be a bit of a minefield. Yes, tradition dictates that the mother of the bride picks something that complements the bridesmaid and flower girl dresses and you should then take your cue from her. While it can be a good idea to look at complementary colours so that there aren’t any horrible clashes, it’s also important that you don’t end up in a colour you feel uncomfortable in. Pick shades that flatter your figure and you feel confident in – darker shades can tend to make figures look slimmer, but there’s no need to get dark and dingy with your colour choices!
What fabrics should you choose for your plus size dresses?
Think about fabrics that will make the most of your assets but help to disguise any unwanted lumps and bumps. You may want your mother of the groom outfit to be striking, but very shiny or textured fabrics aren’t all that flattering on the fuller figure and can make you look bigger than you actually are. Similarly, very thin fabrics aren’t forgiving, so it’s best to stick to slightly thicker fabrics that will skim over your curves but can help to conceal any problem areas.
So bear these tips in mind when you’re hunting for your perfect mother of the groom dress and you’re bound to look a million dollars on the big day.
Flower Girl Dresses
When I think of the weddings that I have attended in my life time, I can remember flower girl dresses more than I can the elaborate wedding dresses that are worn only once then tossed into a box to never be used again. What makes them so special? I think it’s because flower girl dresses are simple, cute, beautiful. Mothers dote on their little princess and dress them up in frilly dresses with laces and puffed sleeves. When all the finishing touches such as flower girl shoes, gloves and are hat are added, these little girls look just like fashion dolls!
Every little girl is precious and beautiful in her own way. Having a festive dress makes them even prettier. Even after the wedding, little girls proudly wear them to family functions, parties, or because they feel like it.
Most little girls (and big girls too) love get all dressed up. With all the varieties of flower girl dresses available, your little princess will enjoy the process of shopping for a dress as much as she does wearing it.
3 Fashionable Flower Girl Dresses That Will Dazzle The Wedding Guests
Tea Length Flower Girl Dress
Tea Length dresses can be worn at both formal and informal weddings. Girls love these long dresses because they feel so much older (imagine that!). Tea length satin gowns are appropriate anytime of the year and for all varieties of weddings. The colors range from elegant ivory to a deep candy apple red or even a beautiful grassy green. Contrasting colored sashes can be tied around the waist to accentuate the color scheme or just to spruce up the dress. The most common fabric used is satin in flower girl dresses because it is appropriate in all seasons.
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Floral Pattern Flower Girl Dresses
Floral pattern dresses of all types are trending up this year. What could be appropriate for the little princess than a floral wedding dress? Floral pattern dresses look beautiful from spring until the end of summer.
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Grown Up Dresses For Flower Girls
I think these dresses are absolutely lovely. They are exact replicas of a full features dress minus the size. Grown up flower girl dresses are usually spaghetti strap A-line floor length gowns. These are probably more appropriate for the older flower girl that is between 7-8 years old. However, don’t spoil your little girl’s fun if she does not request this style. These dresses have all the frills such as ivory spaghetti matte satin and embroidered sequins, and can include features such as ribbon sashes and beading.
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Flower Girl Shoes
Free Christian Online Dating Services
Whether you are a Christian single or not, most singles have one thing in common-they want to meet another person to spend the rest of their life with. Are you getting tired of the dating scene? It has been years since I have been playing the dating game since I met my beautiful wife on a primitive online dating site back when things were dial-up. Many of you probably don’t even know what dial up Internet access is. I want to be honest and let you know that I don’t think there is any better way to finding your soul-mate then using an online matchmaking service. The reason I can say this is because it really work for me and my wife. There were thousands of people for each of us to choose from. We were able to use a custom search engine and narrow those choices down to a very small number. What I liked best about online dating was I could engage in casual conversations with many different girls until I felt there was some chemistry. When the lights did not go on with a particular girl, I politely said I was not interested.
Three Reasons Why You Should Use An Online Dating Service
Risk Free. First of all, most offer a free online dating trial period. One of the greatest benefits of online dating is that it is totally risk free. What I mean by that is, you can be yourself. You don’t have to put on any false pretensions of who you are. This is one chance where you can be your self and not be judged. Let’s be honest, you want to feel loved and special for who you are. Am I correct? There are many other people who feel this way too. Just be yourself and you will attract a very special person just for you.
You Will Meet Singles. If you feel like you are in a rut and not meeting the right person, using an online matchmaking service is going to open the playing field significantly. You will meet people. It’s going to be up to you to screen these people and find out if they are right for you and viceversa.
Pre-screening. Online dating services do all the pre-screening for you as long as you are 100% honest when making your profile. If you lie even in the smallest details, then the program will fail. But if you were honest, more than likely the prescreening will bring many people into your life.
When I first heard of online dating, I was really excited because I was having no luck in meeting single girls because I was not into the bar scene or blind dates. I tried to meet girls at church in this never seemed to work out. I was almost at the point of accepting the fact that I was to be single for the rest of my life. I was content with that because I would rather be single than marry somebody who I’m totally not compatible with.
I encourage you to try online dating because it’s risk-free, no money involved at first, and you are moving forward in the right direction. The top 3 Christian dating sites are Eharmony.com, Christian Match Maker, and Christina Mingle.
Disadvantages To Online Dating
The biggest disadvantage is that it is highly unlikely that you will meet someone locally. I had visions of meeting someone in a nearby city. As it turned out, my wife lived in another country! This was actually exciting to me. I enjoy traveling. She lived more than 6000 miles away. I visited her every few months until we got married.
You have to consider the travel costs to and from each others place of residence.
Cultures will be different too whether the person lives in another state, province, or country.
At the end of the day, if you can meet mister or missus right, then online dating is the way to go.
Secrets To A Bride And Groom Speech
The 2 of you have spent months or years planning this big day. You have argued, cried, laughed, and just about every emotion you can think of has come across you. More than likely, you have been thinking about the bride and groom toast, but have not done anything about it. You don’t have to come up with some motivational speech about all the trial and tribulations that the two of you have been through. Just a minute or so of funny stories and end with a toast.
Why Should The Bride & Groom Make A Toast?
Because this is the right thing to do. People have come to celebrate the two of you getting married and want to hear your story. It’s also a chance for the couple to offer their appreciation to all the guests for participating in the sanctimonious celebration. This is going to be your only chance ever to speak as newly weds. By the time you wake up the next day, you will be an old couple. Most couples that did not speak at their own wedding have regrets for not doing so.
What If You Have Fears Of Public Speaking?
I hardly know a soul who looks forward to public speaking. Even the best speakers get the butterflies in their stomach and feel nervous. Because this is not a traditional speech where you are trying to win the crowd to your beliefs, it will be easier to talk. Everyone is on your side and are silently rooting for you. If you need help, check out this website for help about the bride and groom speech. You can buy a wedding speech guide that will help organize your speech.
Little Known Bride And Groom Speech Secrets For Breaking The Ice
One easy way to for the two of you to break the ice is to get into a to fight for the microphone (playfully) and get the wedding guests to laugh. This will get them engaged to listen.
Start out with a funny story about your first date. As long as it’s more embarrassing for the groom, you will be safe.
Secret Tips On What To Say During The Bride And Groom
Ready for the big wedding speech secret? Say as little as possible. The bride and groom speech is not lecture. Say a few thanks. Get the guests to laugh. Engage the wedding guests with a few questions that they can only answer in the minds.
How To Write Your Wedding Speech In 30 Seconds
Because this is not going to be a memorized speech, you can write the entire speech in 30 seconds or less. Get an index card and jot down 3 or 4 good ideas. This is your wedding speech. You probably don’t even have to take it with you after you write down your ideas.
Thank the wedding guest with a toast.
