Theme weddings are on the rise; what was once a fairly mundane tradition that celebrated the bride, groom, their decision and their vows, now encompasses just about everyone’s flights of fancy or their perceptions of “that special day.”  A country theme wedding is one way to bring on the nostalgic love of the west that indelible and historic figure, the American cowboy (and cowgirl.)  Western themes can range from simple, such as collections that commemorate the colors of the West to complex with traditional garb and food with all the “fixins.”

Western themes appeal to people because they offer a glimpse at a romanticized and internationally recognized era of the Americas.  Virtually every country had their version of the cowboy, from Argentinean gauchos to the Mexican Vaquero to the American and Canadian Cowboy, the West evokes a recognized and romanticized ideal and image.  Just about all of us have in our minds an imagery that while not always true to historic perspective, evokes a freer, less cluttered way of life personified by the open range, cattle herds and ranches whose acreage could cover entire counties in  more populated areas.

This attachment to the West for many people has spilled over into their everyday lives.  Each day, people watch westerns, decorate their houses, visit historic sites or dude ranches, attend rodeos and otherwise celebrate this incredibly important and historic period.  It makes sense that Western theme weddings would also be popular.

How, though, can you incorporate a western theme without appearing to go overboard?  That is the great thing about the West:  It is what you make of it.  Western themes that can be incorporated into your wedding’s color, activities, food, wedding collections and favors, virtually anything that you can think of to give your special day a flavor that everyone will enjoy.

If you decide to incorporate an entire Western theme, the Romantic Vintage Western Collection will provide imagery via the Traditional Guest Book, Pen Set, Flower Girl Basket and Ring Pillow.  For her there is also a Western Theme Wedding Garter Set.  Each item is finished in suede and has gold and silver horseshoes for good luck.

Another great way to celebrate Western Theme Weddings is through your food.  You probably do not want to celebrate with the traditional coffee that can “bend nails,” hardtack, salt pork and jerky, but you have many options.  Baked beans, barbeque, fresh salad and pie are options, although truth be told, for the truly authentic, this will ring a bit false.

Color themes also can incorporate a Western feel.  The West was personified by rawhide, gold, silver and copper so incorporating brown, gold, silver and copper colors into your color scheme.  You can highlight your wedding collections, favors and any other articles you want to include as part of your special day.
For those who want to really get into the mood, a wedding that incorporates authentic western gear into the process is the way to go.  The wedding party can dress in traditional western clothing and the reception can offer traditional food as well the activities, such as dancing, can focus on country western music, line, or square dancing.

Other options include using flowers that are part of the American West or offering Texan or Tex-Mex food.  Remember, however to review your guest list and do not include food that is prepared “hot” as that can conflict with certain guests’ dietary requirements.  You do not have to cater to every guest’s preferences, but you should make general decisions about cuisine that make sure all of your guests have alternatives if needed.

You also can give your photos a western theme by using a sepia shading scheme.  For the truly hardcore, cowboy hats and bonnets can be worn by the wedding party and you can cater your vows to embody the spirit, dedication and perseverance it took to tame one of the most bountiful and wild regions of the world.  Another popular idea is to keep your wedding traditional, but pattern your reception to the western theme.

Western Theme Weddings can provide a fun and memorable way to commemorate your special day.  The degree that you want to incorporate a western theme wedding or cowboy theme wedding depends on the degree you want to be truly authentic.  Whatever you choose, however, a Western Themed Wedding promises to offer fun from start to finish.

Generally, it is rare that you would find a woman who would wear a pair of garters on a daily basis. Unless of course, it was an occasion where she would really need to, like her wedding day for instance.

Garters are usually a simple, narrow strip of fabric that is worn underneath the skirt or dress, and just above the knees. Traditionally, the primary function of the garters was that they were used to help keep the stockings firmly in place and prevent them from slipping down the leg.

Now the garters worn by the bride on her wedding day are known as bridal garters, and even though they are worn underneath the dress and are probably the only items of clothing that no one except the bride is going to be aware of, they are still made up and designed to look as sexy as the bride wants. Why does a bride wear bridal garters in the first place anyway? Because there is an interesting tradition which lies behind those simple strips of sexy fabric.

The tradition of the wedding garters dates back to as early as 14th century Europe. In the old days, any piece of fabric that was worn by the bride on her wedding day was believed to bring good luck to whomever possessed the fabric, and so the old practice was to have the attending guests rip pieces of the bride’s dress.  Well, as you can imagine the bride was not too happy about that bit! She would have taken great pains to ensure her dress was absolutely perfect only to have it ripped by the guests? Absolutely not! And can you imagine if that tradition were still practiced today? Imagine spending a small fortune on the most wonderful dress you could get your hands on, only to later have it torn and ripped by the guests? Over my dead body, would most likely be the response of some –if not all- of these brides.

And this is how the tradition came about that, instead of having the guests have a go at her precious wedding dress, the garters were the items of clothing tossed out instead. A much better solution, and a win-win situation too. This way, the bride gets to keep her prized dressed intact, and the guests could still get lucky and get to own a piece of the bride’s clothing. Everyone wins!

And so it is, that the wedding item would be removed from the bride’s leg and tossed out by the groom to the attending male guests. The man who caught the garters was believed to be the next one to walk down the aisle. This works much the same way as the bride’s bouquet tossing tradition. The bride would toss out her bouquet of flowers to the attending female guests and the one who caught the bouquet was believed to be the next one down the aisle. Looks like the men are not to be left out too. The ladies have their bouquet, and the men have their garters. In some instances, it was even believed that the woman who caught the bouquet and the man who caught the garters would even end up together!

So brides who are planning on carrying out this custom at their wedding would normally opt to have their bridal garters made out of material which would look either sexy or feminine. The materials could range from lace, satin silk, chiffon, even embroidered material if the bride wants it to be. She could even custom make her own, making it as simple or as elaborate as she wants it to be. If the bride were really creative, or just into fancily designed material, she could even go for garters which have embellishments on them such as tiny roses, pearls, crystals or rhinestones. How’s that for a garter worth catching?

Although the standard color for these garters is white, the bride could again choose to go for, if she wanted, different colored garters. Some brides today especially are fond of being different from the norm. Perhaps she could even choose to kill two birds with one stone and wear blue garters on that day, keeping to the “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” cliché.

Whatever type, design or color the bride would choose to go for in the end, you can be sure it will be something that makes her feel feminine and sexy, because it is her big day and she wants to feel as beautiful as she possibly can. Even though she may not necessarily be practicing the garter-toss thing at the wedding.

If you’re planning a wedding set at a Western setting, or if you’re planning a wedding theme geared toward the Wild Wild West, this collection could not be more perfect for you. Just looking at this collection intricate designs and horseshoes and pictures of the West are brought to mind, and for those with inclinations of a Western inspired wedding, this Romantic Vintage Western collection cannot suit you more perfectly.

This collection comprises of bridal garters, “Sweet Embrace” wedding cake topper, designer pen sets with gold elegance pens, square ring pillows, flower girl baskets and guests’ signing book. If you would like some Western vibe streaming all over your wedding and have found your cowboy whom you just can’t wait to say ‘I do’ to, the wide array of selection can leave you stumped.

Silk cords and fringes all topped off with two horseshoes for each and every article in this collection, they all just scream Western and ‘Yeeha’! What’s more, it is at the same time simple and classy, bringing your Western wedding toward your desired purpose – understated class and sophistication – with the Western flair.

If you are a combat type of person, everything you do will have some military elements in it be it your clothing, your house decorations, the vehicle you drive in, the lifestyle you engage in. Combat type person are more often than not, adventurous and will do almost anything to show their love for adventure. And it is for this reason, that the Discerning Camouflage Collection was created. To cater to the needs of adventurous couples.

This unique collection, though looks rather manly with the color scheme of brown, grey and dark green, has some elements of feminist in it with a delicately designed pink colored heart shape designs at the corner of the ring pillow and guests’ book, so it is not all man and macho. The bridal garter and pen base also has elements of pinkish cream tapestry to add that ladies’ touch to the otherwise masculine articles.

This collection of wedding supplies will definitely complement couples who are outdoor oriented or for those couples that has some connections to the military such as those serving the country in the army or navy. A truly unique collection for unique individuals protecting our nations.

Weddings can span all year round regardless of the seasons during the different time of years. If you’re planning on having your wedding during winter, it is highly desirable, if not an imperative to make it creative to use this beautiful season as a theme for your wedding. Ah, winter. Snowflakes, snowmen, snowballs, all white around, it is only fitting your wedding ceremony should be accommodated to be themed toward this beautiful season, a beautiful winter wedding theme indeed.

With touchable embossed velvet and pure white as the backdrop for the entire collection, it illuminates the winter season’s whiteness perfectly. Not to mention the snowflakes that feature exclusive glacier blue cut stone, and even mini snowballs are there to add further details to this beautiful collection. All representatives of how beautiful and wondrous the winter season can be.

The Winter Wonder Collection comprises of keepsake cake tops, round stickers which can be personalized, wedding bulletins, square ring pillows, place cards and many more. The truly magnificent and beautiful season is captured in the intricate details of this delightful collection, designed to entice and excite you in each and every bit of its winter charm.

For those of you who are always having a sweet tooth, having wedding supplies that resemble sugary sweetness can be absolutely delectable. Obviously this does not appeal only to sugar lovers, for the sight of this sugary effect can add the much needed innocence, playfulness and joyfulness that can remind you of the carefree childhood days. It can be the key missing ingredient in wedding ceremonies that can be somber and traditional to some and lacking the delight factor.

With intricate, exquisite embroidery with hints of iridescent sequins splattered throughout the entire range of the Sweet Art Collection, the “sugary” effect is produced on each and every article of this delectable collection. Not only does it reproduce childhood innocence effects, it also induces the magical charm that grabs your attention and makes you squeal with delight.

Diamond ring champagne flutes, silver plated cake serving set with diamonds with the choice of personalization, flower girl baskets and square ring pillows just to name a few, this collection will provide you a breath of fresh air to the normal wedding supplies that are used in weddings.

The distinction between extravagance and simplicity maybe vague, and you could always end up with something you had not intended in the first place. Besides, it is difficult to decide upon whether to opt for simplicity or elaborate for your wedding. Should this be a problem for you? Absolutely not. The answer is here for you. With the Scattered Pearls and Crystals Collection, simplicity AND elaborate can be achieved effortlessly.

White pearls are symbolic for purity of the heart and mind; and also of innocence and faith. On the other hand, crystals connote a huge array of different meanings for different cultures and traditions. The synergy of these representations bring your wedding to the next level, hence the crystals and pearls’ significance are not entirely for their aesthetic values.

Designer bases, flower girl baskets, traditional guest books and many more are transcended from their aesthetic qualities to bring meaning to the wedding. These items are provided with the selection of white or ivory. The synergy of simple classy pearls and crystals with premium quality fabric produces the combined effect of understated elegance and simplicity in this collection.

With today’s wedding ceremonies increasingly breaking out from traditions, what’s a modern woman to do with wedding supplies that just feel wrong for her modern soul? Lucky for her, the Pure Elegance in Wedding White Collection is designed specifically for her and other women with the same plight.

This collection’s basic tenet is to reflect modernity but also, simplicity. Modern does not necessarily have to mean extravagance and this is precisely what is desired for individuals who do not wish to exude extravagance in their wedding supplies. The Pure Elegance in Wedding White Collection, which includes wedding accessories such as cake serving sets, flower girl baskets, satin wrapped pen sets and many more, projects understated modernity effortlessly.

Luxurious matte Duchess satin and crystal tailored bows complement to the collection by adding the much needed romance factor for weddings. Hence, romance, elegance, class and sophistication is effortlessly induced in a simple manner with its basic designs and emphasis on the luxurious materials. This collection is to die for, especially for those who wish to break free from the traditional clout of wedding themes and confer modernity to the ceremony and to the guests as well.

Roses are red, violets are blue… Roses, the flowers of love – can also represent many, many intrinsic meanings. Roses convey meanings of varying emotions and expressions with different colors. This collection, which comprises of romantic red roses, signifies unity and loyalty. Unity and loyalty as the accompanying elements during the day you exchange vows for each other is absolutely perfect to complement your wondrous event. As you stare into each others’ eyes longingly and hope for the blissful future together, what could be more perfect?

The Flower of Love in Romantic Red Collection comprises of various sized photo albums, guest books, square ring pillows, and many, many more. All the wedding accessories in this collection are attached with the romantic flower, with intricate designs embellishing the rest of the items to complete their endearing factor.

With elements of music set as the backdrop for each and every item in this collection; in addition to pure silk Douppione Shantung fabric and natural Mulberry paper as the materials for this collection; it is a truly endearing and romantic accompaniment to your wonderful, special day.

Like the name suggests, this collection’s theme is flowers. Flowers are the embodiment of weddings and are always an integral part of them. Thus it only makes sense to extend them further to the wedding accessories as well. With the flowers made with embroidery and hand beading, it is a romantic and delightful collection to add to your glorious wedding.

The Floral Fantasy Collection is not only themed using flowers, but also the quintessential hearts as well. Hearts, the embodiment of love, passion and also, lust, are the shapes of each and every item in this heartwarming, so to speak, wedding accessories collection. Flowers and hearts being symbolic items that they are, can add the missing elements of conveying the message of wondrous pleasure marriages can be to you and also your guests.

With heart shaped guest books, heart shaped pen sets and Floral Fantasy Heart Shaped Ring Pillows being part of this delectable collection, it is absolutely perfect to add a touch of romance and endearment into your wedding ceremony with this wonderful wedding theme. This collection might be simple, but its intrinsic delightful elements run deep within it.

This beautiful collection is designed with the bride and also groom in mind. When you desire a pink wedding, it sometimes can be hard to accommodate the groom as well. All pink would be unsuitable for both the bride and groom in a wedding. So what do you do? How should you incorporate your desire of pink and not forget about the groom as well?

Hence the Chocolate and Strawberry Cream Collection. As the name suggests, this collection comprises brown and pink for all the wedding accessories, some of which are cake serving sets, toasting sets and flower girl baskets. Even without the sweet foods of chocolate and strawberry present in this collection, it is difficult to admire this collection without being reminded of the chocolate-y and strawberry goodness of it.

Besides the alluring chocolate and strawberry cream colors to delight you of the beauty of this collection, the intricate designs are sure to make you ponder in sweetness, like the sweet foods. With the usage of soft, luxurious satin throughout the entire range, chocolate and strawberry goodness is delightfully enhanced.

Butterflies are symbols of freedom, transformation and also dancing through life with utter joy. Indeed, a wedding is all these and more. To adorn your wedding ceremony with butterflies is like target setting of the aforementioned goals! So what better than a butterfly wedding theme to represent this intricate meaning?

This Butterfly Dreams Collection, which has elements of pure white, further brings to another inherent meaning within. White represents purity and innocence; and with the combination of butterflies, pure white as backdrop as well as an assortment of colorful forefront in this heavenly collection, it is hard not to bring your hearts aflutter imagining your wedding ceremony adorned with heavenly butterflies.

The Butterfly Dreams Collection gives you the choice of bridal garters, ring pillows, guest’s book, pen base and flower basket. All the items are attached with beautiful butterfly embroideries. Its designs and colors are simple yet eye catching, with the emphasis on the feelings attributed to the symbols. Each item in this collection may have minimal details, but the feelings of tranquility and excitement are no doubt in abundance.

The Celtic Trinity Knot in this collection is a symbol of eternity and endlessness. The knots are formed in such a way that the beginning and ending is not distinguishable and thus symbolizes what marriages should be – eternal, everlasting and timeless in nature. The Trinity Knot dates back to the ancient times for the Celts and its usage have been incorporated not just in weddings, but other ceremonies as well. In recent times, it has been termed the “Love Knot”.

This Celtic Charm Collection’s basic colors are white and green. The usage of green, in addition to the Celtic knots, symbolizes balance and growth. Green is also associated with nature and this collection would be perfect to further complement weddings performed in the outdoors. What better way to further complete the outdoor wedding theme of your wedding with wedding accessories with colors of the outdoors?

Whatever your wedding item needs may be, you would be delighted with the array of choices for this collection. From bridal garters, toasting sets to guest books, it is hardly incomplete! With lace trims, linen and ribbons used for the pieces in this collection, this collection is simply divine and charming.

One of the most majestic wedding themes will be the bronze wedding theme as it coincides with the fall season, which is an absolute beauty especially for those who are after an outdoor setting for their weddings. The fall season is also synonymous to mystique and adventure as the falling leaves create a backdrop of sophistication and elegance.

Herein comes the use of the “Bronze Elegance Collection” as part of your wedding arsenal in creating that perfect atmosphere for your special day. The bronze collection contains various items in making sure that the true meaning of fall is exuded in the overall function. The guests’ book, ring pillow, flower basket, cake serving set, bridal garter, pen base are all elegantly decorated with rich bronze fabric and vintage inspire trim.

Irregardless of whether you are into the fall wedding theme or simply would like to opt for something unique for your wedding reception, you will find that the Bronze Elegance Collection has everything you need to create that special wedding for you to remember for a long time. So, take the plunge to create that special wedding for yourself with this unique collection.

The golden brown falling leaves during autumn creates a splendid backdrop for a wedding as the mystical sunset and golden light emitted from the sun creates such an infusion of romance in the air. The surrounding is further accentuated by the bed of dried leaves on the ground creating a soft bed to walk on, much like the couple being surrounded by their love and affection for each other.

The “Autumn Splendor Collection” plays a perfect theme for couples deeply attracted to the allure of the season. Square ring pillows for use during the exchange of vows in the majestic brown and bronze, guests book designed with the primary autumn colors with intricate leaves design, toasting sets tied with similar colors with dried leaf replicas are all examples of how this very wedding theme can be used for a couple’s wedding reception.

Whether a spur of the moment decision to use an autumn wedding theme or a genuine selection to match your preferences as well as the season which you are getting married in, you will never regret the use of the “Autumn splendor collection” with their intricate designs and carefully crafted handiwork.

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