How Do I Make My Own Wedding Reception Centrepieces? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Mandy: Hi, I am trying to make wedding reception centerpieces myself.  Here’s the idea: small vase filled with water and glitter, with 1 flower in each.  Will the glitter sink, any ideas on floating glitter?  Thanks a lot. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Mandy.  What a lovely idea.  I believe you are [...]

How Do We Arrange Seating For A Cocktail Wedding Reception? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Annette: We are having a 7pm church ceremony arriving at the reception hall about 8:30pm.  Dancing will likely start about 10pm.  Food will be passed around by servers as well as some displayed on a table for self-serve.  Drinks will be served all evening.  We were planning on having 6 or 7 round [...]

What Can I Use For Wedding Table Centerpieces Instead of Flowers? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Xandy: We’re having an outdoor wedding on a game farm. There are going to be some horses involved. The reception is going to be in a hall. The colours are brown, purple and green. What can we use for table decorations if we don’t want to use flowers? Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: [...]

How Many Centrepieces Do I Put On Each 8 Ft Table? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Diane: I am in charge of centerpieces for my step-daughter’s wedding, she is having a communal table setup with a total of 16 – 8 foot tables…to calculate the number of centerpieces needed, how far apart should the centerpieces be? Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Diane.  Your answer depends upon the size [...]

How Do I Decorate Wedding Reception Tables? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Debbie: My daughter is getting married in Sa overlooking the sea. Prior to the reception there will be plus /minus 9 wrought iron tables on the lawn. As the mother of the bride my daughter has asked me to dress them.  I have considered hurricane lamps with large candle, vases with LED water [...]

How Do I Choose Wedding Reception Table Centrepieces? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Kathy: We are having a winter wedding in January 2010, can’t decide on centrepieces. And most important where can we possibly take nice indoor photos in Mississauga?  Thank you so much. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Kathy and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  You might find this video on wedding reception table [...]

How Do I Use My Wedding Colours To Decorate A Room? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Shea: Hey Angela! I have a pretty good idea of the colors I want for my reception I’m just having a tough time figuring out how and where to use each of them.  The colors are brown, cranberry red, and a deep orange. Thanks! Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi and congratulations on your [...]

How Do I Create A Fairytale Theme? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Fenelly: Hi. I’m from one of Asian country’s called Malaysia. I’m very confuse to arrange my wedding, were all question pop out from my mind, such as what should I do for this fairy tale wedding, coz it will be done at basketball hall.  I choose my theme olour is silver blue during my reception.  [...]

How Can I Use Childhood Photos As A Wedding Table Centerpiece? Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Rita: My daughter is getting married and would like the center pieces to be childhood photos of her and the groom.  What are your suggestions for displaying these?  Thank you. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Rita.  How exciting that you have a wedding in the family.  Sharing childhood photos of the bride and [...]

Wedding Colours – How Do You Put A Look Together From A Bridal Bouquet? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Bailey: I have fallen in love with the bouquet that was on the front of real weddings a couple of months back.  I know its probably not the best idea to base the wedding around that bouquet, but I love it!!  It was purples, blues, oranges and maybe some blue.  I really love the [...]

What Kind Of Centerpieces Can I Use For My Wedding Reception? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Melissa: Hi, we are having a summer wedding next year and I have no idea what kind of centerpiece to do. We are having an outdoor garden wedding and my wedding colors are fuscia and emerald green. I was wondering what kind of flowers I should use in my centerpieces. I want to [...]

What Are Some Great Decorating Ideas For My Wedding Reception? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Debra: Hello Angela my wedding is March 14th,2009 and my colors are persimmion and marine and I need ideas for my reception to make it beautiful but not too expensive. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Debra.  The key to any WOW statement made through decor is through the consistent use of the [...]

What is The Best Flower Arrangement To Have For A Wedding Reception? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Faye: We are having square tables that seat 8 people.  What would be the best kind of flower arrangement to have? Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Faye.  The best kind of flower arrangement would be a low centrepiece style flower arrangement for the tables.  You want your guests to be able to [...]

Where Do I Find A Tree Branch For A Wedding Reception Centrepiece? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Henrietta: I want a tree branch for a centrepiece.  Other than cutting a limb off a tree, where can these be purchased.  Thank you for your help.  I need these for reception centerpieces. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Henrietta and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  I have a number of questions for you.  Do [...]

How Do I Create The WOW Factor With My Wedding Decorations? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Janet: Help!!  I was all set to host a beautiful traditional wedding reception until my daughter announced that she and her fiance wanted a less formal reception.  We are now having a Cocktail Reception with a light buffet to accompany the butler style appetizers. We are having an ice sculpture at the bar [...]

Why You Need Wedding Reception Favors

Wedding reception favors are tokens given by the bride and groom to their guests to express gratitude.  Your guests look forward to receiving wedding reception favors to remember your special day. With so many details to consider, couples planning a wedding often wonder why they need to get wedding reception favors.  For centuries, wedding reception [...]

How Early Can I Make My Wedding Centrepieces? Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Joanna: I really want to add lime slices to my wedding centerpieces against the edge of the vase, also sea shells at the bottom, I would also add a single white rose to the vase; is it possible to make the centerpieces a few days before the wedding before the water starts turning [...]

What Can I Use As Accents For My Wedding Decor? – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Tanya: The theme of my wedding is reflections of love.  Tell me what could I use as my accents for my decor at the reception site. (like) things to put on my tables to have them stand out but to also be reasonable as far as our budget. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: [...]

Wedding Reception Table Centerpieces

Wedding reception table centerpieces are a focal point and guests look at them often throughout the party.  Often guests take home wedding table centerpieces after the party as a lasting keepsake of your day.  Consider these themed wedding table centerpieces ideas for unique creations your guests will clamor to bring home. Flowers are traditional wedding [...]

All That Glitters Is Your Gold Wedding Color Theme

Everything glitters when you choose a dazzling gold wedding color theme.  Regardless of the season or location, gold is a classic way to add unforgettable elegance to your wedding day. Gold represents richness and luxury, making it a perfect color to include on your wedding day.  Regardless of the other colors you use for your [...]

Anniversary Table Centrepiece Ideas – Ask The Expert Answer

Question from Eloisa: RE:  Centrepiece for my 25th Wedding Anniversary.  I was thinking of a photo holder with a little ribbon around it or a tissue bell with a BIG 25 on it but I can’t decide which is best. My celebration will be in the afternoon and so no candles and I don’t know about flowers. I [...]

Great Ideas for Wedding Centerpieces

Each and every wedding is distinctive and unique in its own way. Thus, all the elements related to it must be able to portray this sense of uniqueness and exclusivity. This rule also applies to even the minor detail such as a wedding centerpiece. Even they appear to be trivial, a wedding centerpiece has a [...]

Memories by the Dozen – Set of 12 Miniature Photo Frames/Placeholders

When planning an event that calls for a touch of class very few things come close to the allure of precious or semi precious metals. The metallic glow of silver is an arresting presence that is hard to ignore. Thus if you are planning a high brow affair then you would do no wrong with [...]

The Perfect Blend Coffee Cup Mini-Candle is beautiful fall wedding favour

Coffee, the perfect ‘pick me up’ in the morning for many working folks. A cup of Joe is often the perfect tool to perk yourself up before getting to work or to calm your nerves after a tiring day at the office. Coffee comes in various forms from the humble instant coffee sachet to gourmet [...]

Set of 4 “Be Seated” Victorian Chair Tealight Place Card Holder

The term thinking out of the box was used very often nowadays in our everyday social life and commercial life. Now, this term can equally be used in the wedding scenes with the Victorian Chair Tealight Place Card Holder. This particular item is useful for three purpose, one as a place card holder for holding [...]

Save the Date Custom Magnet Shadow Box Cards with Envelopes – Wedding Cake (Set of 12)

Housed within a stylish shadow box, these arresting Save the Date cards are in a class of their own and totally unique! All attendees to your function will be amazed by the intricacy of their details, including the diamond machined magnet that comes to the shiny shadow box cards and also the semi transparent vellum [...]

Scallop Shell Silver Placecard Holders with Matching Place Cards (Set of 4)

These elegant and stylish classical place card holders are great for any upper class beach or aquatic themed occasions. These holders come inclusive with matching place cards and are retailed in quad sets. The dimensions are 1” x 1 ¼”. Click here to buy this or similar place card holders in Canada! Place Card Holders from Kate Aspen [...]

HansonEllis Wedding Favors, Bridal Gifts, & Keepsakes

Our preferred online store for wedding favours in Canada is Wedding-Favours.ca, however, sometimes there is a bride or groom who is looking for something particular and can’t find it in Canada. Here is a brand for wedding favours that is known in North America for creativity and uniqueness, it’s HansonEllis Wedding Favors, Bridal Gifts, & Keepsakes. [...]

Magical Moments ? sparkly glass and crystal favors

Every once in a while our events and parties require a novel approach to them. In light of this dire need opulent themes like Cinderella, Princess and other majestic themes are employed. These transform any ordinary occasion into a luxurious affair with divine décor and guests are dressed in trig apparel. To match the extravagance [...]

Spring Wedding Favors and Ideas

Besides being a declaration of your love and the sealing of your matrimony, your wedding is also a celebration of your love with the special people in your life. Their presence at your wedding is a way for them to share in your happiness. Without your loving friends and family, your wedding would not be [...]