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New Trends in Wedding Reception Decor

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

wedding centerpiecesIt’s true what they say, if you want a beautiful wedding, you must invest on the reception décor. How you dress up the reception venue plays a big role in the overall look of your wedding. It’s not only money that you have to spend for this but also your time and energy. Below, we’ll take a look at the hottest incoming trends for this year so you’d have some ideas on what to incorporate on your big day.

Wedding themes, welcome back!

There was a brief time when wedding themes became a “thing of the past.” It’s not anymore. It has made a comeback for this year, thanks to those brides who just have too much imagination not to have a wedding theme. So, what are your options? A beach theme with drift wood decors, conch shell and star fish centerpieces will complement a seafood dinner. It’s also nice to have an outdoor wedding on a wine estate and serve exquisite wine and yummy cheese all night long. Barn weddings, vintage Victorian and ethnic celebrations are just few of the many other options that you have.

Specialty stations to take you by surprise

Specialty stations are going to be a part of the reception decorations from now on. Let’s start with those decadent candy buffet stations that come complete with pretty scoops and spoons. Guests especially those with a sweet tooth will feel like they’re in heaven when hanging out near this particular station. And because it’s so colorful, it adds to the beauty of the reception venue.

Dessert trolley stations that go around with gorgeous cupcakes, pastries and treats are just as big hit. A photo booth also adds funk to your wedding reception décor. This is usually included for the enjoyment of the guests who will have a grand time doing wacky poses and dressing up in funny costumes in front of the camera.

Be impressed with 2012 colors

What are the colors for this coming year? Wedding experts say that delicate natural shades are huge this 2012. Some color options that you would want to consider for your reception décor are dove gray, pale blue, soft aqua, beige and gold. Let’s not forget tangerine tango, which has just been declared as the pantone color of the year. It’s a beautiful color that you can pair up with various shades like bronze, chocolate brown, pewter gray and even hot pink!

DIYs are still very much in

It’s probably going to take a long time before DIY wedding items become outdated. For table centerpieces for example, DIY still reigns supreme. While you don’t have to make everything from scratch, you may purchase clear vases and other containers from online stores and decorate them yourself. Adding personal touch results in finer details that go a long way in impressing the people attending your special day.

Cupcakes cute and tasty

Cupcakes were a big trend last year. They continue to be so for this year. These colorful and adorable sweet treats make wonderful decorative items. Not to mention, they’re also tasty and appetizing!

Love these trends? Then incorporate them into your wedding!

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Centerpiece Ideas

November 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Wedding Centerpieces Ideas

 

7 Wedding Centerpiece Ideas That Transform Your Tables

After selecting your wedding theme, your next step is to think very carefully about the details. The wedding gown, the bridal accessories and makeup, the menu, the wedding favors, venue for the ceremony and of course, the reception must be well-organized and planned to keep you safe from any problems when the big day sets in. Since the reception is one of the most important parts of the wedding, you need to lay out your plans to make it extra special. Aside from selecting the set menu with the appetizer, main course, dessert and drinks, you must also use your creative juices to select the best centerpiece that would complement your wedding theme and make the dining table more beautiful and enticing.

Think about a certain level of formality and how the food will be served to your guests during the reception to identify the perfect wedding centerpiece. Also, consider your preferences and the time of your wedding. This will be easy for you because you can choose the centerpiece inspired by the following seasons. Make sure to opt for the one that falls within the same season as your wedding date.

Fall Season Table Centerpiece Ideas:

  1. Arrange fruits such as berries and grapes on fruits bowls to add texture and color to the dining tables. Opt for the fruit bowls made of glass to create a more classy appeal. Make sure the fruits have been washed thoroughly so the guests can help themselves.
  2. You may also use a clear glass bowl with some floating candles and pebbles at the bottom if you are having a fall beach wedding. Add bunches of roses, mums, sunflowers and daisies to make a very beautiful centerpiece that will delight guests at your reception.

Winter Season Table Centerpiece Idea:

  1. The most predominant color for this season is white because it’s reminiscent of the pristine snow. For a magnificent winter-inspired centerpiece, opt for towering candelabras with long white candles to provide illumination and at the same time, design to the wedding tables. These will exude a very romantic atmosphere especially when white roses surround the candelabras.

Spring Season Table Centerpiece Ideas:

  1. Since spring is all about everything in bloom, why not create a centerpiece from flowers in season? These are cheap and abundant so grab the opportunity to take all your favorite in-season flowers and arrange them in unique and beautiful manner. Mix several kinds with different complimenting colors or just have a single stalk of flower in a clear glass vase, you will definitely have a lovely and fresh centerpiece. You may also arrange flowers in a tall table and adorn them with rhinestones or Swarovski crystals for an elegant décor.
  2. Fruits in season also make a great centerpiece when arranged in the same ways like arranging flowers. Have them on silver trays or clear vases and stare at them with amazement. Wash the fruits clean and place them on trays or bowls to add pizzazz to your dining table. The fruits can also be eaten by the guests if they want to.

Summer Season Table Centerpiece Ideas:

  1. Since beach weddings are very famous during this season, you can use marine-inspired materials for your centerpiece. Have some sea shells arranged in an artistic manner and tie a ribbon around them for a simple yet classy do-it-yourself centerpiece. You may also half-fill a glass bottle with white sand and adorn it with tiny pebbles, sea shells and little sailboats to invoke the feel of the beach.
  2. If you love flowers, then opt for tulips, roses and lilies for your centerpiece. You may use these flowers for arrangements or in combination with crystals for a modern look. Have them tall or short depending on your preference. You can also combine them with tea light candles for a romantic and cheerful ambience. Make sure the flowers are tall enough so that they will not interfere with your guests’ dining.

These season-themed wedding table centerpieces could really transform your tables from plain-looking to beautiful and breath-taking. Set your budget first and work within it. Make sure to opt for the centerpiece that you can afford to avoid wasting valuable resources. Use your imagination to come up with the most interesting and magnificent centerpiece for the wedding reception.

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Ceremony Decorations

November 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Gorgeous Accessories, Supplies, and Décor for Your Wedding Ceremony

Having a beautiful wedding doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to spend a fortune on different wedding details such as the wedding venue, reception, invitations, wedding favors, menu and many more. In fact, you can still have an unforgettable wedding on a shoestring budget. All you need to do is to rely on your creativity and resourcefulness to get things right for your big day.

Beyond the usual wedding decorations such as flowers, doves and white candles, you can be as creative as you can to achieve an impressing wedding look. You may hire the services of a wedding planner if you have sufficient funds or do it yourself to save some precious money.

You can find very affordable materials and supplies in unlikely places and use these to make your centerpieces, invitations and wedding favors. If you’re a really frugal person, you need to watch out for clearance sales to avail of even cheaper items to be used on your wedding ornaments. Most of the items on sale are seasonal, so it’s the right time to purchase them if you are planning a season-themed wedding.

Here is a rundown of some gorgeous yet cheap decors which are ideal for your wedding day.

  1. A plant that you can eat- Yes, there’s such a thing as edible plant desserts. To make this yummy and decadent dessert for your wedding, just fill a glass candle holder with chocolate pudding and top it with crushed chocolate cookies which will serve as the “dirt”. You may add some flowers to make it more realistic. Serve with wooden ice cream spoons.
  2. Simple yet lovely wedding car ornament- Attach some pompom garlands on your wedding car. You can make these by combining twines and tissue paper and forming them into pompoms.
  3. Opt for the tea cup centerpiece- Fresh flowers are fragrant, colorful and beautiful but they tend to wilt and fade so why not choose elegant tea cups and saucers as your dining table’s centerpiece? Aside from being inexpensive, you can have an instantly classy and pretty table décor everyone will love.
  4. Dry cleaning kits- For your bridesmaids, try giving dry cleaning kits that they can use to deal with different kinds of stains on clothes. These will keep them worry-free from mascara or lipstick stains while enjoying the wedding.
  5. Ditch the old flower basket- For a modern look, opt for the pinafore instead of the basket for the flower girls. Pinafores are free and distinctive; you can create them using old table linens. You can even hand these down to the next generation.
  6. Button seat cards- With the names of the guests on the buttons-cum-seating cards, you can make the occasion more special by letting your guests introduce themselves to one another.
  7. Wrap the bouquet with a handkerchief- Who says handkerchiefs are only used to wipe tears? In a special occasion such as a wedding, you can use your white handkerchiefs to tie a bouquet of flowers and to decorate even the floral centerpiece on the reception table.
  8. Get your hands dirty with handmade fans- For outdoor weddings which are usually and uncomfortably hot, it is ideal to use handmade fans. To keep the guests from too much heat, distribute these to them and they’ll be really thankful for your thoughtfulness. Be creative on your designs.
  9. Address book as wedding favor- Ensure that the friendship formed among guests will last longer by giving our address books as gifts.
  10. Make your placecards beautiful with a butterfly detail- Create butterfly-shaped placecards using special paper of any color of your choice and place them on the rims of champagne or wine glasses.
  11. Opt for an inexpensive table centerpiece- Use flowers or fruits in season and arrange them artistically on glass bowls or vases for a simple yet attractive wedding centerpiece. You may also use candles placed in decorated bags or floating on glass bowls filled halfway with water for a lovely effect.
  12. Interesting wedding invitations- Create some DIY invitations with pressed flowers and leaves, an artwork made by you or your fiancé and other personalized details to make your guests feel extra special. Also, make sure to handwrite the names of the people you want to invite to make it more significant.
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Reception Decorations

November 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Wedding Reception Decorations

Unique Decoration Ideas For The Perfect Wedding Reception

What makes a wedding reception unique? Aside from the food, it’s the décor that really sets the stage. In order to distinguish your wedding reception, be sure to pay a lot of attention to the details that go into it. Even the littlest things are very important. If choreographed correctly, all the tiny details that you worked hard to get exactly right will come together to form a beautiful reception. Here are some unique decoration ideas for the perfect wedding reception.

Pick a Theme

Are you getting married on the beach or in a hotel? During summer or fall? Your décor will be guided by your theme, so be sure to choose carefully. Once you’ve picked a them, such as Fall Country Wedding, then you can get started. First, think about your wedding and reception venue. For a fall country wedding, an orchard would be a good place to hold it, or in a re-purposed barn. If you live in a state where the leaves change color, make the most of it and use gorgeous golden and russet leaves in your décor. For a fall country wedding, you’ll want everything to be cozy and homey. Hire a popular fiddlers quartet to provide your wedding music. Serve traditional desserts like apple pie. Once you’ve picked a theme, it’s up to you to make it come alive.

Play with Flowers

Flowers are a traditional component of every wedding. But you can be unique in the way that you use your wedding flowers. Instead of putting your flower centerpieces on the table, why not hang these above the table? Dangling flowers will be a creative and unexpected touch that will be sure to impress your guests. If your budget can’t accommodate a lot of fresh flowers, you can use fresh flowers only in your bouquet and buy or rent matching silk flowers to decorate the church and use as centerpieces. You can also scour garage sales for old vases that fit your wedding theme. Centerpieces don’t have to be large and costly. A single flower with greenery in a simple vase is elegant and affordable.

One fun way to coordinate your wedding flowers with your centerpieces is to use flowers instead of table numbers. Use a different type of flower for each table. Make sure that the flower is easily recognizable to most people.

Coordinating your wedding flowers to your centerpieces will ensure a complementary wedding that will leave a sweet scent in the minds of your guests.

Living wedding favors

Guests can remember you even after the wedding if you give away handmade paper cards with flower seeds as wedding favors. When they get home they can plant the card and then wait for a beautiful flower to bloom. Each time they see the flower they will be reminded of your wedding. Check local shops to see if the cards are available. You can also make your own. Buy your favorite flower seeds in bulk. Next, look for paper cards that can be planted. Attach the flowers seeds to the card using biodegradable material. Voila, you’ve got yourself a live wedding favor.

Go back to your roots

Do your families have any cherished wedding traditions? Ask your elderly relatives for customs and traditions that they followed for their weddings reception. One nice touch is putting a picture of you and your grooms’ parents cutting their wedding cake next to your own wedding cake. It’s a nice gesture that honors both your families. You can also come up with your very own tradition.

Customize your cake

Instead of a single giant wedding cake, try small tiers of cupcakes or small cakes. You can mix and match flavors and colors for a fun twist on a traditional white wedding cake.

Ins lieu of a traditional bride and groom cake topper, top off your cake with an object that is significant to both of you such as a sailboat or car.

There are many ways to make your wedding reception unique using décor. Incorporate some of these suggestions into your wedding reception, or let them serve as inspiration. They say that the devil is in the details, so you’ll want to make sure that every detail of your décor is perfect.

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Candles

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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How to Use Wedding Candles for Both Reception and Ceremony Decorations

Candles are indispensable part of any wedding ceremony and reception. In fact, these have so many uses and have the capacity of exuding a certain atmosphere once lighted inside the venue of the special occasion. They provide a special kind of illumination that is why they have been used as an integral part of many important rituals and ceremonies such as marriage. Wedding candles can be used for decorating the venue of the wedding ceremony and accentuating the reception hall as well. Being cheap and affordable, candles can make any special events more special by lending their charming appeal and lovely glow.

Here are some great suggestions on how to use your wedding candles to beautify and impart unique glow to your ceremony and reception venues.

  1. Place some candles at the altar or in any place where you will be having your wedding ceremonies. You may also line the walls and windows with candles placed on a candle holder that would cover the flame and the candle to avoid causing fire.
  2. Choose stunning themes and accentuate them by using candles such as the Asian Fusion or the Celtic Charm candles which are red with black trimmings and muted green respectively. When choosing wedding candles, always keep in mind that these must be coordinated with the overall theme to create a smooth look.
  3. Wedding candles could also become amazing centerpieces for the tables at the wedding’s reception. Achieve a romantic glow by placing candles on glass holders or the ones made with paper having different colors. You may also place candles in martini glasses for a classy and interesting centerpiece. Add a floral arrangement around the central candle and see your guests’ eyes marvel at the ethereal beauty right in front of them.
  4. Scented candles don’t belong only in your bathroom or bedroom. They can also be used for your wedding ceremony or reception too! Smell the fragrance and feel the good ambience surrounding everybody during your wedding vows. If you are going to use scented candles for your reception, ensure that the subtle scents won’t mess with the food’s aroma and flavor because when dining, the smell is important for the sense of taste to work properly.
  5. Use wedding candles in place of your regular venue lighting. This will create a romantic and subdued atmosphere you and your guests will surely enjoy. Of course, for the banquet table, have sufficient light.
  6. Turn your ordinary candles into something special by making wedding floating candles that you could use for your wedding beside a pool or a pond. You may also have flower petals floating along with the candles for a more romantic ambience.
  7. For a lovely yet affordable wedding favor, you can use wedding candles to give to your guests. Engrave their names or a special message on the candle holder to make them feel appreciated.
  8. Place the wedding candles inside decorated bags or lanterns and line the pathway towards the reception area. Choose the ones that have heart, flower and other romantic details. It will create a magnificent feel and people will also feel extra special while walking along the path. Use tea light candles for the lanterns or luminaries to create the effect.
  9. Scented candles can also be used as wedding favors. Your guests can use them to provide illumination on any part of their home or simply add a cozy atmosphere filled with sweet scent to their bedroom. You may also pair it with an exquisite candle holder to make it more special and personalized.
  10. Pack a scented wedding candle with bath soap, aromatic oil and essences with the same scent to make your very own aromatherapy gifts for your guests. Since scented candles are very popular nowadays, all you need to do is to shop for the candles of your choice and select the items to go with it.

Wedding candles are very versatile; you can use them in so many ways to achieve your ideal wedding. Use them as decorations on your venue, as illuminators, as gifts or wedding favors, the choices are endless. Just use your imagination and creativity to turn those ordinary candles into special ornaments and gift items.

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10 Best Ideas for Wedding Table Centerpieces

May 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

centerpiece ideasWedding table centerpieces are going beyond the basic floral arrangements. Interested in stepping out of that box? Take inspiration from these decorating trends:

1. Go natural

Create a tabletop botanical garden. Hit the local nursery or go online to purchase small potted plants, or if there is time to spare, seedlings. If want to showcase flowers, consider Gerber daisies, tulips, daffodils or orchids in terracotta pots. You can also take the green route with herbs and ferns. Cacti would be perfect for a Mexican or cowboy theme wedding. Another popular option is wheatgrass grown in flat, shallow boxes. The plus side to all this? The plants can double as wedding favors. Just leave a sign next to the centerpiece asking guests to “Please pick one”. Or incorporate a “For you” label on every pot.

2. Dazzle with lights

Make each table shine with a light fixture centerpiece. Use a structural shaded lamp surrounded with flowers at the base (to hide the cords) or centerpiece ideas 2studded with blooms around the stem for added visual interest. Place metal-framed lanterns to create a rustic appeal. Or go ultrachic with square paper lanterns. Want something more high-tech? LED lights in water-filled vessels will do the trick.

3. Cast a glow

If your venue is dimly lit, a “candlescape” can imbue drama and enchantment to any dinner reception. Combine votives, pillars and tapers on a single table. Consider mounting them on top of a round mirror for a reflective light effect. You can also float candles on stemmed glasses of varying shapes and heights.

4. Submerge them flowers

Aiming for a serene but stunning look? Push in calla lilies or orchids in a tall-enough glass vessel so they appear submerged underwater. For a beach wedding, create an aquarium-like centerpiece by using a rectangular or bowl-shaped container with corals nestled onto a sand base. Budget-wise, this kind of display will cost you less because it requires fewer stems.

5. Break container conventions

Arrange flowers in martini glasses or soup bowls instead of traditional vases. Coffee pot creamers, sugar holders and teacups would be great for country weddings. Pails dressed up as planters suit outdoor receptions. Mix and Square Vase Centerpiecematch the containers for aesthetic appeal. You can buy them at thrift stores, flea markets or garage sales.

6. Be Zen-inspired

If you’re a minimalist at heart, go with Zen-inspired centerpieces. One option is a willow or cherry blossom branch display. Leave the stems as is or spray-paint them in silver or gold. Embellish with beads, ribbons, or handmade paper birds and blooms. You may even ask guests to hang tags on which they have written down their well wishes. You can also incorporate bonsai trees, battery-powered water fountains, bamboo, origami creations and mini sandboxes.

7. Pick fruits

Try using fruits as the focal point of your table centerpiece. Their rich colors will surely make for vibrant displays. Lemons, limes or clementines packed in a glass vessel are wonderful for summer outdoor receptions. Clusters of apples, pears and gourds would work with autumn weddings, and pomegranates or cranberries at winter celebrations. To add height to arrangements, leave the fruits on their vines or branches.

8. Satisfy sweet cravings

Sweet treats add a fun and light touch to your table décor. To give guests something to munch on throughout the evening, fill in glassware with your candy of choice. Or create an edible topiary using round chocolate pieces. Another trend is to have cupcakes or smaller versions of the wedding cake arranged on a multi-tier serving tray.

9. Pile up gift boxes

To add a surprising element to your centerpiece, stack up gift boxes atop cake stands. Make sure to pick out boxes of different sizes and have them dressed up with ribbons or flowers. Fill in each with candy, soap, candle or any other goodies you want to give away at your wedding.

10. Create an activity area

If you want to see interaction within each table, consider items that guests can play with. Take your pick from board games, glass chess sets or colorful checkerboards. Surround these with glitter or confetti for a decorative touch. You can also have decks of cards and puzzles personalized with you and your husband-to-be’s photo.

Play with the decorations as much as you want to. Remember you can turn your table centerpiece spectacular and memorable with just a little creativity, resourcefulness and imagination.

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How to Coordinate Wedding Flowers with Spectacular Centerpieces

March 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Wedding centerpiece with flowersCoordination is key when it comes to planning weddings. With all the different elements such as gown, flowers, and reception, you’ll want to make sure that each element enhances the other. Flowers are the most common and popular type of centerpieces at wedding receptions. Matching your wedding flowers with your centerpiece not only makes sense, it will also add harmony to your wedding. If you would like to match your wedding flowers with spectacular centerpieces, read on for some cool tips.

Buy in bulk
Choose your favorite flower and decide which colors to use in your wedding. Remember to match your flowers to your wedding theme, if you have one. Once you’ve made your decision, buy in bulk. This way, you’ll get a better deal from the florist. You should also ask about the blooming period of your chosen flowers. Some flowers may need to be bought and delivered a few days before the ceremony in order to be in perfect full bloom for your wedding. If your chosen flowers have a strong scent, think twice before adding these to centerpieces. The strong odors may clash with the food.

Be consistent
To match your wedding flowers and your centerpiece, use the same flowers in decorating the church, the bridal bouquet, and the centerpieces. Be sure to choose a versatile flower that will look good in many different arrangements.

Be creative
You can move beyond exact flower matches and choose different colors of the same type of flower for church decorations, the bridal bouquet, and the centerpieces. You can also opt for different flowers in the same color palette. Still another alternative is to choose flowers by theme, such as spring, English garden, or tropical. If you want to use the same flowers for your wedding decorations and centerpieces, experiment with creative containers. Outdoor adventurers might use miniature lanterns instead of vases.

Add other elements
Avoid overwhelming guests with flowers by adding other elements to your centerpieces, such as fruit or candles. Make sure that your chosen items will complement and enhance the flowers, not overpower them. You can also opt for a personal touch and use copies of cherished pictures or other mementos along with your chosen flowers in your centerpieces.

Hang it up
Instead of putting your flower centerpieces on the table, why not hang these above the table? Dangling flowers will be a creative and unexpected touch that will be sure to wow your guests.

Use flowers for numbers
One fun way to coordinate your wedding flowers with your centerpieces is to use flowers instead of table numbers. Use a different type of flower for each table. Make sure that the flower is easily recognizable to most people.

Incorporate your wedding favors
Your flowers can do double duty as centerpieces and wedding favors. Once you have matched your wedding flowers to your centerpiece, arrange bunches of a single type of flower as your centerpiece. Engrave the vases with the newlyweds’ initials or a special message. Request guests to take a vase of flowers home as a wedding favor.

Go silk.
If your budget can’t accommodate a lot of fresh flowers, you can use fresh flowers only in your bouquet and buy or rent matching silk flowers to decorate the church and use as centerpieces. You can also scour garage sales for old vases that fit your wedding theme. Centerpieces don’t have to be large and costly. A single flower with greenery in a simple vase is elegant and affordable.

Coordinating your wedding flowers to your centerpieces will ensure a complementary wedding that will leave a sweet scent in the minds of your guests.

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50 Wedding Ideas For 2012

January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Funny Couple At The BeachAre you going to have a wedding this 2012? If you are like most brides, you would probably be looking for new wedding trends as well as unique concepts and ideas to turn your big day into something that is out of the box. This list of 50 marvelous wedding ideas for 2012 would help you achieve that.

  1. Wear a red wedding gown. Colored wedding gowns have become the latest trend in wedding fashion. It is bold, daring, and the perfect way to make a statement.
  2. Have an intimate wedding affair. Invite only close family and friends. Nowadays, big extravagant weddings are not anymore expected or seen as practical.
  3. Fly off to an exotic location to say your “I do.” Barbados, Bora-Bora, Phuket, Bali, or the Bahamas—take your pick!
  4. Skip the veil and wear another kind of headpiece. Opt for a wide brimmed hat, a floral headwear, or a princess tiara.
  5. Hold a fun lottery game during the reception.
  6. Have a honeymoon registry. This can be used in lieu of the regular wedding registry.
  7. Opt for a breakfast reception. This is something new, and something that would give your pockets a relief.
  8. Give disposable cameras to family and friends so they can capture priceless candid moments during the event.
  9. Sing while walking down the aisle. Who said that only the wedding singer could sing during this event?
  10. Do something new with the wedding traditions. Instead of tossing the bouquet, why not have a “pass the bouquet” game for more fun and excitement?
  11. Serve vegetarian dishes during the reception. Vegetarian dishes need not be exotic vegetable dishes that guests would not enjoy. You can serve delectable carrot cakes, stir-fried vegetables, green salad, artichokes, pasta with marinara sauce, and so many more.
  12. Go green! Reduce consumption of energy by opting for a day time outdoor wedding and give away eco-favors like flower packet seeds and mini potted plants.
  13. Wow the guests by having a unique entrance by riding a helicopter or a jet ski.
  14. Hold the wedding at night. The night provides a romantic ambiance for your wedding ceremony.
  15. Have a 1940’s or 1950’s wedding theme that would transport you back in time.
  16. Choose an exotic venue. Not often do you see couples get married in a safari or on a mountain cliff.
  17. Give souvenir invites. These are invitations and souvenirs rolled into one. Even if the guest would not be able to attend, he/she would still have something to remember your big day with.
  18. Have a scrapbook guest book that you made yourself instead of the regular one.
  19. Pass around a journal book in lieu of the guest book where guests can jot down their fondest memory of the bride and groom.
  20. Decorate the whole wedding venue yourself with the help of your family and friends. DIY weddings are still very big this year.
  21. Send e-vites instead of paper invitations to save paper, ink, and energy.
  22. Make a musical video presentation to be played during the reception.
  23. Decorate tables with centerpieces that can double as wedding favors. A tiered stand with mini potted plants is a good example.
  24. Make a documentary film on your love story and play this during the reception program.
  25. Hire a caricaturist to draw your guests. Sign the artwork and give this as a wedding favor.
  26. Scribble personal notes on each of the wedding favors. The personal touch would make the favor more meaningful.
  27. Have an assortment of cupcakes to stand in for the wedding cake.
  28. Serve cocktails or finger foods during the reception. This is a delicious way to give your pockets a break.
  29. Hire a face painter to paint your guests’ faces according to the theme.
  30. Have a dessert or tea reception in the middle of the afternoon.
  31. Invite your guests to a surprise wedding reception. This works great if you had a secret destination wedding.
  32. Create a website for your wedding to keep family and friends updated regarding the wedding details.
  33. Don’t keep the kids out. Weddings usually try to ban the kids. Make your event more youthful and fun by including the children.
  34. Write an online blog where guests can keep track of planning and preparations for your wedding.
  35. Use a cake topper with a funny twist.
  36. Give away homemade cookies or cupcakes as favors.
  37. Let the bridesmaids choose the style for their dress. As long as they keep up with the theme and color motif, it’s all good!
  38. Say no to vanilla and chocolate. Choose a unique flavor for your wedding cake such as carrot, cranberry, or pumpkin.
  39. Shop for wedding items online. This would save you time, energy, and money!
  40. Wear a mini wedding dress. Super short dresses are making their way to wedding fashion this year.
  41. Pick bright and vivid colors for your motif.
  42. Hold the wedding ceremony in your own backyard or garden.
  43. Enter the ceremony venue through a non-linear wedding aisle. It can be a circular aisle or a multiple-aisle.
  44. Give out practical wedding favors and thank you gifts that the guests could actually use in their everyday lives.
  45. Go for a rock and roll theme and hire rock bands to play during your wedding. This is perfect for a young couple with high spirits. Warn the elderly guests prior to the event.
  46. Opt for balloon decorations in lieu of flower decors
  47. Decorate the table with an edible centerpiece that guests can devour during or after the meal.
  48. Sing your wedding vows.
  49. Recite your wedding vows as poems.
  50. Wear your hair down. Not only literally. Don’t stress yourself too much, let loose, enjoy, relax, and have a blast!

Having a wedding 2012 is all about elegance, simplicity, drama, fun, and unique ideas that would help make this event something that people would never forget. You do not have to do all the ideas mentioned in this article, but you would surely want to include a bit of these and then use the others as inspiration to come up with your own unique wedding ideas.

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Fun Ideas for Your Country Wedding

September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Country Wedding

Do you want a wedding that exudes a rustic charm and fresh ambiance? Do you want to hold your big day in a venue reminiscent of your days in the rural area? Do you envision walking down the aisle in the middle of a hayfield and when you look up you see the enormous blue sky?

If you answer yes to any of the questions above, the perfect wedding theme for you would have to be a country wedding. Country weddings, which are some of the most popular themes among couples, are truly beautiful and nostalgic. And with so many fun and ideas for a country wedding that you can find below, planning can be a cinch.

Color Palette: Earthy Tones

When you think of a country wedding, think of earthy tones for the wedding motif color palette. Yellow, gold, tan, umber, brown, green, sage, russet, celadon, cinnamon, orange, and red are just some of the many options you can utilize for your country wedding. Do not limit yourself to one color, you can incorporate as many earthy tones in the decoration of your wedding as you like but choose one or two to be the dominant hues and to serve as the primary motif color.

If you really want to go out there for that ultimate rustic wedding, you can choose to tie the knot with your sweetheart in a cornfield, barn, cabin, farm, ranch, wheat field, plantation, or in any part of the rural region that has breathtaking scenery. Make sure you use a tent for this kind of location and that you book your guests accommodations on the nearby lodges and inns.

If you do not want to go far, having an outdoor location like a garden themed country wedding can also be a wonderful idea. If you want to hold it indoors, a country church can also be an option. With so many options for venues, you surely would not run out of ideas where to hold your precious country wedding.

Country Style Decoration and Centerpieces

The right decoration can give your wedding the right country ambiance. You can decorate your reception area with tea light candles floating on water-filled mason jars or votive candles placed in terra cotta pots.

As for the centerpiece, you can collect a bunch of cheery sunflowers and place them in galvanized pails. You can also make use of Shasta daisies or Gerber daisies and tuck them in tall clear vases filled with dried coffee beans. Potted plants also make terrific centerpieces that can double as wedding favors after the ceremony is over.

Accent decorative pieces for a country wedding include grapevine wreathes, lanterns, gourds, pumpkins, ears of dried corn, wheat stalks, burlap bags, honey jars, raffia ties, cinnamon sticks, dried peas, and coffee beans.

A Touch of Country

  • Tie the chairs with russet ribbons and insert some wheat sheaves or roses.
  • Instead of having the usual table and chair reception, you can do it in a picnic-style, much like how they eat in the countryside.
  • Fill galvanized washtubs with ice and drinks.
  • Serve homemade dishes like pot roast, corn bread, fruit pies, and pumpkin cake.

You love the casual and laidback nature of country weddings. You adore the fact that they are beautiful and exquisite at the same time. You and your partner would surely have a time of your life with this kind of wedding theme to celebrate your special day. Enjoy!

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Decoration Tips for your Orange Wedding Theme

September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Orange Wedding Theme

Orange Wedding Theme

The moment you have been waiting for has finally arrived. Your love of your life has asked your hand in marriage and even before you can say yes, your mind takes you to a whirlwind of images where you see yourself wearing a gorgeous white gown, walking down the aisle.

Just like most brides, you want this moment to be as perfect as possible. Aside from that, you want your wedding to have a unique appeal that would make it stand out among the other weddings that people have seen before.

You consider all sorts of wedding motif colors—blue, pink, green, and lavender. You find it hard to choose among these colors, not because you do not like any of them, but because you do not want your wedding to look like a replicate of the weddings you have attended in the past. You very well know that these colors have been used over and over and over before.

If you are looking for a color that is not a staple for weddings but can surely add flair and beauty to the event, consider using the dynamic shade of orange. Many people are not aware that orange makes a fantastic wedding color. In fact, it is so versatile you can use it in almost any occasion, even during spring, which is mainly dominated by pastel shades.

If you want to know more about how you can decorate your wedding with this color, here are some decoration pointers to consider.

Adorn Tables with Orange Centerpieces

  • Put lemons, oranges, and limes inside tall clear vases and top off this bright arrangement with a combination of orange shade flowers such as roses, gerbera, tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.
  • Use orange colored mason jars to hold yellow and white tulips and daisies. Wrap the mason jar with brown raffia. This is an economical and yet eye-catching idea for a centerpiece.
  • Collect a bunch of orange, yellow and red poppy flowers and place in a tall slender vase. This centerpiece idea can surely add visual interest to the tables in the reception.
  • Place orange-colored candles in a wide clear vase filled with water. Light up the candles for a gorgeous floating candle centerpiece.

Create a Stunning Backdrop

  • For the couple’s place in the reception venue, you can decorate an arch with orange roses, orange tulle and orange raffia. Include a couple of cymbidium orchids to complete the look.
  • You can also adorn the couple’s gazebo with a combination of orange, yellow, and white balloons, as well as orange tulips or daisies in between.

Embellish the Bouquet

  • Gather orange and yellow dahlias and green gladiolus for a stunning bouquet. Adorn the bouquet with an orange plaid ribbon.
  • Add accents such as orange rhinestones, orange Swarovski crystals, and petite orange pearls to your beautiful bouquet of golden yellow and peach roses. Little accents can make the bouquet even more dazzling.

Add more Life with Orange

  • Tie orange satin ribbons on the chairs of the guests.
  • Cover the tables with bright orange tablecloth or use an orange table runner on a cream tablecloth.
  • Use a bright orange aisle runner to add dramatic beauty to the reception.
  • Scatter orange petals on the walkway of the couple.
  • Include orange table napkins or menu cards on the tables.
  • Add a hint of orange on the wedding favors. The favors do not necessarily have to be orange but they can come in orange boxes or be adorned with orange ribbons.
  • Light up orange scented candles and place all over the reception area.

Orange is fun, fresh, bright, and cheery, which is why it can be the perfect color to add that distinct touch to your wonderful wedding. Have fun planning!

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What Is The Guest Etiquette for A Same Sex Wedding – Ask The Expert Answer

September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Question from Carol:

Hi, I’ve been invited to a same-sex wedding, and I am wondering if there is anything I should expect that is different from a regular wedding?

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Carol.  Guest etiquette is the same for both traditional weddings, and same-sex weddings.

Sometimes, guest who are invited are opposed to a same-sex marriage, or may feel uncomfortable attending.  If this is the the case, it is best to just decline the wedding invitation graciously without excuses.  Whether you attend or not, if you received a wedding invitation, you are obliged to send a wedding gift.  Wedding gifts are usually sent to the couple in the weeks before the wedding day.

Your attire as a guest should reflect the formality of the wedding, and the time of day in which it is held—the same as  a traditional wedding.

Sometimes, at a same-sex wedding, the wedding couple do not have a receiving line.  If this is the case, be sure to extend your best wishes to both the couple and their families at some point during the reception.

The basic etiquette at all weddings include:

  • being respectful at the ceremony by not interrupting through use of flash cameras
  • turning off all pagers and cell phones
  • being respectful of religious traditions that are not your own (stand when others stand, sit when others sit; you are not required to kneel or recite prayers that are not your own beliefs)
  • not bringing a surprise guest (your invitation will state who is invited to the wedding—you and a guest/spouse/partner, or just you)
  • don’t monopolize the couple in the receiving line or during the wedding—they have a lot of guests to talk to
  • don’t alter place cards or switch tables if seating is assigned
  • be sociable with others at the wedding ceremony and reception
  • dance when asked to dance, and if required, offer assistance to the elderly and infirm
  • do not ask for a ‘doggie bag’ to take food home
  • do not take centerpieces, or flowers at the end of the ceremony (the couple may have made arrangements for them)

Overall, wedding behaviour and etiquette is the same no matter whether what kind of wedding you are invited to.  If you have further questions feel free to ask.

Angela Fiebelkorn, certified wedding planner

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Best Wedding Flowers for your Autumn Wedding

September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PINK ORCHID

PINK ORCHID

The wedding season of autumn is best known for its rich colors and striking contrasts that are complementary to what the season generally looks like. It is the same thing for flowers. Golden yellow, orange, and deep red are just some of the major choices. Bold colored flowers such as gerberas and pinks are very popular.

If you are getting married this fall and you want to get to know your choices on the best wedding flowers, here are some to help you get started:

Gerbera

Perfect for dramatic and contemporary bouquets, gerbera is one of the most popular choices for autumn wedding flowers. With its wide array of over a hundred of shades and colors to choose from, it will not be difficult to decorate your wedding with this wonderful bloom.

DAHLIA

DAHLIA

Dahlias

These flowers that come with multiple petals in vibrant yellow and red shades can be a wonderful addition to your wedding as table centerpieces or floral arrangements for the altar decoration.

Delphinium

The usual color of delphinium is blue but this flower also comes in pink and lilac. Delphiniums are brilliant to use during the wedding reception to add height to table arrangements and to create dramatic touch to the whole event.

Bird of Paradise

The bird of paradise is an exotic flower that has a green beak, orange and blue crest, and green leaves with a touch of silver. This flower is ideal to use for destination weddings, tropical themed weddings or for decorating contemporary tables.

Bouvardia

Bouvardias are loose clusters of starlet flowers that are tubular in shape and have a faint sweet scent. These flowers are mostly used for creating stylish buttonholes.

Pink

When you think of this flower, you would obviously think that it only comes in the color pink. However, pinks are also available in very light shades of pink to reddish hues. You can use these flowers for making beautiful round flower arrangements for the altar or for the bridal bouquet.

HYDRANGEA

HYDRANGEA

Hydrangea

Another popular flower for the fall is the hydrangea, which has full blooms that come in gorgeous pastel shades such as soft white, pink, lilac and light blue. This is suitable for creating flower table centerpieces, pedestal floral arrangements or for the bridal bouquet.

Rose

This flower is not often associated with the season of autumn. However, roses in deep burgundy or yellowish hues can add grace and beauty to your fall wedding.

Chrysanthemums

These flowers are available all year round but they actually grow during the season of fall. Chrysanthemums, which come in a variety of sizes and colors, can be used as fillers for floral arrangements on table centerpieces, as decoration for wedding arch, and for the bouquet of the bride.

Orchid

The list of best wedding flowers will not be complete without the exotic and beautiful orchids that are a major staple in many weddings. Although a bit pricey, many couples prefer to add orchids to their wedding because of the exquisite touch it can provide the event. Orchids in either white or bright pink are stunning for modern table centerpieces, and bouquets of the autumn bride.

Picking the right flowers to decorate your wedding or to use in the bridal bouquet should take sufficient time since flowers are some of the most important aspects of the wedding decoration.

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Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Outdoor Wedding

September 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Outdoor weddings have become a trend for couples who are looking for a wedding that is beyond the traditional. The fact that an outdoor wedding ceremony is already surrounded with beautiful scenery makes it even more popular because this means fewer expenses for the decoration. With so many outdoor venues to choose, finding that perfect place to hold your big day is not too much of a difficult task.

Finding inexpensive ways to decorate your outdoor wedding should not be too hard either. Here is a practical guide that will help you come up with nice and wonderful decorations for your outdoor wedding without going beyond your budget.

Where, oh where?

The venue of the outdoor wedding is one of the factors that will determine what kind of decorations to have. Since outdoor locations vary, you have to make your choice first to make the decoration planning simpler and easier. Some of these ideas will help you get started:

Beach – White folding chairs, tropical flowers, tiki torches, driftwood decorations, centerpieces made of shells and sand

Backyard – Printed backdrops, tarpaulins, lattice fences, trellis of flowers, wire arch of flowers or balloons

Garden – Floral arrangements, garlands, tulle, lights, tea light candles

Park – Flowers arranged neatly on pills or columns, balloon sculptures, candles, Grecian columns

Table Centerpiece: Center of Attraction

Table centerpieces are some of the most important elements of wedding decoration. To save on this aspect, try making it a do-it-yourself project with the help of your bridesmaids or friends. Here are some table centerpiece ideas that are easy to make.

  • Put a candle inside a tall glass, wrap the glass with thin handmade paper and you will have one elegant piece of a candle table centerpiece.
  • Find some mason jars at home, put some flowers in it and tie the jar with a raffia ribbon.
  • Borrow some small potted plants from your dad’s garden and decorate the pots with satin ribbon.
  • Get a hold of a clear vase, fill it up with sand, and top it off with seashells, starfish and other great finds on the beach.

More Ideas on Inexpensive Outdoor Wedding Décor

  • Use tulle to hang around the edges of gazebos, podiums, aisles, trellises and so on. Tulle is an expensive material that can add a touch of class to your wedding.
  • Do not tie all the chairs with a bow tie, have it on every other chair only or only on the chairs located near the aisle.
  • Opt for balloons to decorate a wedding trellis or arch. If you really want to use flowers, choose those that are grown in your area and are in season.
  • Rent a tent. It may add to the cost of the wedding but it pays to be sure that your guests will be kept safe from sudden burst of rains or extreme heat. If possible, find a venue that provides free tent covering.
  • Gather some friends to trim the lawn in your backyard. To save the extra cost of hiring someone to manicure the lawn, turn the chore into one afternoon of fun and enjoyment by making it a time to do the chore together and have some bonding moment.
  • Use candles for lighting. Instead of equipping the venue with light bulbs that cost a lot, use candles that would even add a dramatic effect to the event.

Outdoors weddings are always fun. Not only do people get to enjoy the wonderful warmth of the sun and the cool breeze, the beauty of nature also makes the event beautiful and stunning. To ensure that you make the most out of your outdoor wedding celebration, keep all of these tips in mind.

Source: This article was submitted by Wendy L. Bishop.

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Black, White and Blush Wedding Color Palette

September 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Lately my eye’s been drawn to images whose color combinations pull me right in and make me want to dive inside the photo! Yesterday I saw this image by David Fierro on the Alice Hart Couture Millinery website, and it stopped me in my tracks. I had no choice but to make a wedding inspiration board from its black, creamy white and blush color palette. Those lips, those eyes, those feathers! I want to be that girl, in a chic, modern, clean wedding with lots of sweet touches of romance…

black, white and blush wedding color palette and inspiration board

Top row:
Bride image by David Fierro via Alice Hart Couture Millinery

Second row:
Wedding dress sugar cookie by Jenn’s Desserts
Handsome groom in a tux from Men.Style.com

Third row:
Lanvin pearl bracelet from Net-a-Porter.com
Laurent Gandini rose gold bow earrings from Barneys.com
Anemones bouquet from MarthaStewart.com

Fourth row:
Melia wedding gown by Amsale
Little black bridesmaid’s cocktail dress by Chloe and Reese

Fifth row:
Modern tabletop design with clear glass candle holders and pink taper candles from MarthaStewart.com
Letterpress wedding invitation from Sugar Paper

Bottom row:
Diamond wedding ring image by Jose Villa

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Fall Theme Wedding Ideas & Trends

September 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

bronzeMany couples choose a fall theme wedding because of the cool air, magnificent colors and outstanding autumn atmosphere. Both elegant and memorable, autumn theme weddings can feature a variety of unique ideas.

Incorporate the deep hues of brown, red, orange, bronze, gold and beige into every aspect of your fall wedding. A romantic, sophisticated or rustic mood can be created using this warm fall colors. You also have the options of selecting gown in a variety of colors with either long or short sleeves.

Autumn flowers add to the mood of your fall wedding. Include favorites such as dahlias, spider mums, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, heather, wheat and sprigs of berries in your bouquets and on the tables. Decorate with colorful garland and include vanilla scented candles or potpourri at each table.

Decorating in bronze add to the elegance of your fall theme wedding. Both bronze and copper are ideal metallic accents for fall weddings, inspiring thoughts of copper kettles, fireplace décor and frolicking in fall leaves. Fill small bronze colored buckets with potpourri as favors for your guests. Fill copper kettles with dried fall flowers as centerpieces for your tables. Scatter silk fall leaves around your guest book table for an authentic autumn feel.

A Halloween fall theme wedding is another exciting idea. You can use a simple Halloween theme by using mini jack-o-lanterns on the tables and pumpkin scented tea lights. Decorate your wedding cake with orange, yellow and brown. If you prefer a full-fledged Halloween theme, invite all your guests to come in costume. This is a great way to include the kids in your wedding day. Bob for apples and give out trick or treat bags filled with gourmet jellybeans and prestige chocolates as wedding favors.

A traditional harvest theme is also a great way to celebrate your fall nuptials. Instead of having the wedding in a garden, park or backyard, rent a barn. Decorate with fall flowers, pumpkins, hay and black-eyed Susan. Get a square dance caller and give out cowboy hats to all your guests. Combine a western theme with your fall favors for a fun-loving wedding day nobody will forget.

A fall theme wedding uses a variety of unique ideas, colors and accents. Thanks to Mother Nature, you have all the beauty you need for your wedding day by simply using the awesome autumn atmosphere.

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Wedding Reception Table Decoration Ideas

September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

wedding reception table decorationsWedding reception table decorations show off your theme and give your guests an easy way to get involved in the party was soon as they arrive. Your guests are never unsure or bored when you use interesting wedding reception table decorations.

Have wedding directional signs posted so your guests can find the wedding reception tables when they arrive. This will immediately make your guests feel more comfortable. The first thing your guests will look forward when they arrive at the reception area are place cards to figure out where to sit. Use tent cards or number holders to number the tables so guests easily locate their table.

Use a themed place card at each plate setting with the guest’s name. Themed place cards may be elegant roses on ivory or shaped like a seashell. Add elegance to your themed place cards by displaying them in place card holders. Even plain place cards look dynamic in a traditional round silver place card holder or a blossom vase filled with a single silk bloom. These table number cards and holders can be favors for your wedding guests.

After your guests sit down, they will look around at the other Wedding reception table decorations. Napkins and tablecloths should match the wedding party and theme. Include napkin rings for a elegant touch.

Wedding reception table decorations are not complete without flowers, whether live or silk. Flowers may be professionally arranged or you can do it yourself with a bit of creativity. Select square vases in different sizes as a centerpiece with visual interest. Fill them with water and add polymer pearls that expand into colorful spheres. Even if you use silk flowers, you can add water for a realistic effect.

Table centerpieces bring life to your reception tables but should not impede your guests from talking or looking around. Put a double heart dish vase in the center of each table filled with nuts and candies for your guests to snack on. Delight your guests with a heart shaped fondue table centerpiece filled with melted chocolate and strawberries.

Bring color and theme to your table decorations with clear cylinders filled with candies, mints, shells or rocks and decorated with ribbons. Finally, even the wedding favors you give to your guests are wedding table decorations. Mini beach bags filled with mints are perfect for a destination wedding. Silver plated photo frames with a picture of the happy couple will be treasured by all your guests.

The perfect table decorations reflect the theme of your days and become lasting keepsakes when the party ends.

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Pages 100 – 201

September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Weddingstar has a huge selection of products, and here you will be able to explore more wedding table decorations from the classic black and white to an outdoor table setting to a beautiful beach look.

In addition, there are many wedding cake toppers to choose from.  Whether you are looking for the humourous cake topper like the bride and groom on cell phones or the trendy monogram wedding cake toppers, we have many different and unique cake toppers to make you wedding memorable.

And don’t forget those wedding table centerpiece decorations!  Here we have pictures of many beautiful centerpieces which will help you decide on the look you want for your wedding.

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How Do I Decorate My Wedding? – Ask The Expert Answer

August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Question from Rochelle:

Hi.  I’m getting married in Dec 2009 and wanted your advice on what theme is best with fuschia and off white.  We are thinking of having orchids. The groomsmen will wear white shirts with fuschia cravats and the bridesmaids will be in short fuschia dresses with a white border.  Should I have silver instead of white?  How do I dress the tables? I need ideas on what to have as a centerpiece?  Thanks

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Rochelle, and congratuations on your upcoming wedding.  Fushia and white sound like a great colour combination.  You could go with silver, but many silver colours look like grey, so it would depend upon what silver you chose. 

As for what theme, you could just have a colour theme of fushia and white.  Your choice of theme is usually generic, or specific.  Generic themes are like a colour theme, or you could also have an orchid theme.  If you wanted to have a specific theme, usually couples choose a wedding theme that reflects their interests and personality. 

Wedding table decorations are usually flowers, candles, sand, water, or food, in various combinations.  A lot depends upon how formal a wedding you are having, and what feel you are going for.  Tables can be dressed is lace overlays, table runners, table squares, etc.  Have you asked your reception site what they have available?  Most reception sites have a variety of choices for you to choose from, and for a cost, can bring in unique items based on your budget. 

If you look at all the categories on your right as you scroll down, you will see many posts talking about this subject, where you can get more ideas.  The shopping items at the top right also have lots of great ideas.  Check them out.  If you have further questions, feel free to ask.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

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

August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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:

water pearls.jpgHi Mandy.  What a lovely idea.  I believe you are right—the glitter will sink, but it really depends upon the way the manufacturer makes the glitter. 

This is not something that you can plan out in advance—you need to experiment.  There are different kinds of glitter, and you can even use silver confetti which be a little bigger, but depending upon the manufacturer, might float.  You will need to see how it reacts to being in water for a number of hours, as confetti might start to fall apart.  Again, depends upon the manufacturer, and how they make their product.  Saying that, go out to your local craft store, or dollar store, and see what you can find.  Then experiment.

Have you considered these Water Pearls for wedding table decorations.  Using coloured sand is also an option that you might want to consider.  There are also different kinds of confetti to choose from, so take a look at these great options. 

There are many great ways to create an inexpensive reception table centrepiece.  Good luck, and if you have further questions, feel free to ask.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

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

June 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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:

Hi Xandy, and congratulation on your wedding.  It sounds great! 

Reception table centrepieces can include fruit, sand, lights, water, and candles to name the most common elements.  There are some lovely examples of wedding reception centerpieces in this video.  Also, this link takes you to many table centrepieces that you can purchase on-line. 

Some examples of centerpieces would be vases with fruit inside.  Or multiple vases with coloured water with floating candles on top.  Vases with rocks on the bottom, a lovely blossom anchored with the rocks, filled with water topped with a floating tea light can be quite stunning.  The water lights you can find on the last link are very beautiful.  Wedding favours can also be grouped on the table to create a focal point, and this link to wedding favours gives you a very large selection.

These should give you an idea and the two video links will give you even more ideas.  Good luck, and if you have further questions, feel free to ask.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

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

June 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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 of the centrepieces.  Smaller centrepieces should be approximately 4 feet apart—2 for each eight-foot table.  If you are going to be using a larger centrepiece, then you could just have one on each table. 

For example.  If you are having a trumpet vase with flowers, feathers, branches, etc. then you will need less of them.  In fact, you could have one for every 2 8-ft tables.  If you are having a posy of flowers, then you would have 2 for each 8-ft table.  If you chose a long flat dish with sand, tealights, etc., one per table in the centre would be appropriate.  It is all about scale. 

You don’t want the tables to look empty, or the overall look to be too busy.  So part of it depends upon the table setting also.  If you are having a simple meal with plate, cup, glass, and silverware, you could have a more substantial centrepiece.  If the table setting has plate, side plate, cup, water glass, wine glass, champagne glass, and silverware, I would go with either one larger centrepiece per table, or two small centrepieces per table.  If you decide to go with an extravangant centrepiece (like the trumpet vase), I would put one on every 2 tables. 

This video on Table Centrepiece Decorations might be helpful.  Check out these great water lights for vases.

Good luck, and feel free to email again with your questions.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

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

May 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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 decorations helpful.  It covers the main types of centrepieces that you can choose from. 

As for indoor photos, I do not live in Ontario, and have only been in Mississauga once many years ago.  Since you live there, I suggest you think about an indoor garden or botanical gardens that may be available.  City historical buildings are another popular choice, and so is legislative buildings.  If you are having your wedding in a church, that could be another option.  I have seen winter outdoor photos taken on a popular foot bridge, as well as a unused railway bridge. 

Depending upon the architecture of your reception site, you might consider photos at that location.  The next time you are out and about in Mississauga, I suggest you look at your surrounds with new eyes and consider everything you see as a potential wedding photo site.  You might surprised at what you come up with.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

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Table Centerpieces for your Wedding

April 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Wedding Table Centerpieces are a vital part of your Wedding Decor. Here is a video series that explains in simple terms what to look out for. Visit www.thebridalcoach.ca or sign in below for more free videos by Angela Fiebelkorn.

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What Colours Go With An Outdoor Wedding? – Ask The Expert Answer

April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Question from Ellen:

I am planning an outdoors ceremony with the reception inside a lodge.  This is a second-time wedding for me, and my dress is vintage, a dusky blush
almost peachy pink with an ivory overlay.  I want to go for a relaxed casual theme. 

I have collected dozens of marvelous vases to use in clusters or scattered lines of fresh flowers down long tables for centerpieces.  The vases are all mixed – clear glass, cut crystal, white milk glass, copper, silver, brass, some vintage-look ivory ceramic or porcelain with gold rims.  They’re all different heights and shapes, some are lovely bowls for floating blooms in. 

I cannot decide on colors for the flowers and table linens.  The lodge is very rustic with log beams and a stone fireplace.  It is a summer afternoon wedding in July, so I’d thought bright colors would be nice, but my dress is soft-colored. 

Does my dress and bouquet have to match the rest of the wedding?  I am having my daughter as my matron of honor.  Does her dress and flowers need to blend with mine? 

Can I have bright flowers with all those different vases?  I’m planning on shepherd hooks with hanging mason jars down the aisles of the ceremony.  I’m at such a loss on choosing colors that won’t look tacky with all the vases.  Any help would be so appreciated!

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Ellen, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  Thanks for such detailed descriptions, as it makes it easier for me to respond!  Let’s talk about the vases first.  They sound lovely, and you really should just ignore the colour of them, since you have different kinds.  It is the flowers in the vases that will make the statement, not the vases, so you should be OK with the vases. 

You instinct for bright colours is correct.  Lodges tend to be wood, giving a "dark" look (compared to painted walls).  So bright colours is the perfect choice.  It is fine that your dress is not of the same colour.  You are the bride and you WANT to stand out.  Beside, from a technical point of view, your dress is neutral, so don’t worry about it matching anything.  It doesn’t have to, and shouldn’t. 

Your flowers will not look tacky as long as you keep the flowers consistent.  It’s OK to have the vases different, but the flowers should be the same in all the vases. 

Once you choose a wedding colour (I suspect you have a good idea of what you want), that colour should be in flowers, and in the MOH dress.  The MOH could have a pale version of the prominent flower colour so it is more in keeping with the paleness of your dress.  But that is not necessary–she could have a bold colour too.

What table linen colours are available to you at the lodge?  Take some pictures of the vases and mason jars, and go see your florist.  They will suggest the right kind of flowers in keeping with the vases that you have.  Pictures of the lodge would also help them know the backdrop the flowers will be completing with for attention of the eye.  This is their expertise, so go see them.  Ask for a written quote for your wedding flower needs. 

Good luck and if you have further questions, feel free to email again.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Colour themed, Colours, Outdoor Weddings, Planning, Reception

Butterfly Wedding Themes – for the Outdoor Ceremony

March 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Real live butterflies can be used during the wedding ceremony to add a sense of romance to your nuptials. You can either have one person release all the butterflies en masse when vows are exchanged or you can present each wedding gift with a single boxed butterfly to be released as the bride and groom walk down the aisle towards their new life as a married couple.

butterfly wedding theme.jpgFor the reception dinner and dance, there are an endless number of possibilities for where you can include your chosen butterfly wedding theme accessories. On the tabletop of each dinner table, you can add butterfly shaped candleholders, candy dishes and votive holders. Hand painted butterflies can be placed on your taper candles or hidden within your floral centerpieces. Butterfly wedding stickers and butterfly shaped favor cards, as well as place card holders can all add an element of fanciful flight to your reception tables. Don’t forget to decorate the guest book signing table, the cake serving display area and the gift center. These are all areas where you can fully extend your love of butterflies and your choice of using the butterfly as a beautiful wedding theme.

The most important thing to remember if you are choosing butterfly wedding themes, do what you love and decorate using the colors and décor accessories that you think would best compliment your wedding ceremony and reception room. When it comes to nature, you certainly cannot go wrong with the graceful and elegant butterfly.

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What Size Vases Should I Use For My Wedding Table Centrepieces? – Ask the Expert Answer

January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Question from Mary:

I plan on using square silver vases with silk flowers on my tables.  The tables are oblong and I wanted to know if 6"x6" vases would be appropriate given the fact that there will be dinner plates, salad plates and bread plates together with three votives on each side of the centerpieces.  I was considering 7"x7" but I think they may be overpowering with all that is on the tables.

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Mary, congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  You are not telling me the size of the dinner plates, etc., so it is difficult to tell which would be better.  I would choose the 6" x 6" vases for your reception centrepieces.  That way if you need more volume, you can create it with more flowers, or greater height with your flowers. 

 

Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Reception

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

December 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

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 do floating flowers… preferably fuscia with some emerald green in there too. Any idea’s? or links of some centerpieces I can look at??  Thanks so much for your time.

Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:

Hi Melissa, and congratulations on your upcoming marriage.  Centrepieces fall into a few different categories. 

The first are low centrepieces that your guests can see over to talk to other guests.  These can be flower arrangements, a low bowl with floating candles and flowers , or just about any other type of low arrangement.  I was at a wedding once, where they used clay flower pots with florists styrofoam, and they had fresh flowers in them.  It was very lovely, and they used flowers from their own garden.  There are candle centrepieces, as well as flower vases that are a medium height.  Another option is to have large trumpet vases with large flower arrangements. There are so many options that are available, and then anyone with some imagination and some flowers can create their own unique centrepieces that make a personal statement. 

With an outdoor wedding like you have described, I would suggest using a rose bowl  with floating flower heads and floating candles.  The bowl will protect the flame from the wind, and give lovely lighting as evening sets in.  It’s a great option for table lighting in the evening, unless you have planned for other table lighting after dark. 

My suggestions are to check out this video, and to google ‘florists’ and see what they have online for wedding flowers and centrepieces.  There are over 300 videos showing wedding centerpieces on YouTube.  You are sure to find something that suits your personal style. 

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Reception Centerpiece Ideas

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

November 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment

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 speak with each other without having to look around a taller bouquet of flowers. 

Depending upon how much room you have on the tables (which sounds like a fair bit based on your description), you might consider an arrangement that "trails" or spreads out from the centre of the table.  With two people on each side of the table, there will be adequate room for a larger, low centrepiece arrangement in the centre. 

If you have any other questions, feel free to email again.  Thanks you.

Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert

 

Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Reception Centerpiece Ideas

Winter Wedding Decorations for a Glittering Day

August 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

winterdecor4.jpgThe glitter of the season is added to your special day with winter wedding decorations.  Use a variety of winter wedding decorations to celebrate the essence of your love and the season.

Choose a location that brings winter to life, such as an inn with a fireplace or a manor with a ballroom and magnificent view.  Your guests can relax by the fire or watch the snowfall from the indoor comfort of your luxurious wedding reception location. 

Bring the snow indoors by choosing snowy winter wedding decorations.  Include sparkling snowflakes in every aspect of your day from the ceremony to the reception.  Give out wedding bulletins featuring winter wonderland snowflakes.  Have accessories embellished with snowflakes.  A winter wonderland or glazed porcelain snowflake cake topper adds wintry wonder to your cake cutting ceremony along with a snowflake embellished cake serving set. 

Sprinkle snowy confetti on all your tables for a winter wonderland feeling.  Hang glittering snowflakes from the ceiling.  Wear a dazzling snowflake garter under your wedding gown for the garter throwing ceremony at the reception.  Display a snowflake guest book with a matching pen for your guests to sign at your wedding reception. 

Often white flowers are used at a winter wedding with touches of berry, ivy and pine branches.  Excellent choices include calla lilies, orchids and white roses.  Calla lilies are a traditional wedding theme for all seasons.

winterdecor9.jpgAdd bold dashes of color or metallic to your winter wedding decorations for a holiday atmosphere.  Red, green, gold and silver will work well with your white winter wedding flowers.  Wrap white light garlands with tulle for a winter wonderland feeling on walls, ceilings and hallways.  Decorate the tables with snowflake shaped candle holders and fragrant tea lights.  Set a decorated snowflake place card by each guest’s seat.

Consider using traditional holiday accents as winter wedding decorations.  Miniature Christmas trees and potted poinsettia plants are beautiful centerpieces on your wedding reception tables.  You can even decorate outdoor Christmas trees at your wedding reception location to direct guests to the right place.

winterdecor5.jpgBecause mints are cool and reminiscent of the holidays, they are often given out at winter weddings.  Cute containers featuring your names filled with mints are a sentimental way to remember a cool winter wedding.

Winter wedding decorations aren’t complete without themed favors for your guests.  Give out adorable snow globes, heart shaped hand warmers or a silver plated friendship as seasonal wedding keepsakes for all your guests. 

Finally, when you leave your wedding reception don an elegant angora head that reads “Bride” to show off your new status.  Winter wedding decorations celebrate your love and the season perfectly.

Filed Under: Decorations, Supplies, Themes, Wedding Reception Themes, Wedding Table Decorations, Winter Theme

Example of Wedding Decorations at Receptions

July 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment

exampledecoration1.jpgWhen we talk about an example of wedding decorations at receptions on your big day, it is easier than you may think to make it count on your big day. Regardless of budget or venue, creatively themed wedding decorations can transform a simple location into a complete fantasy world.

An affordable example of wedding decorations at receptions including simple paper accessories. Paper is one of the cheapest ways to add color and design to any location. Whether you have a princess wedding or a casual outdoor ceremony, paper streamers transform the ordinary into extraordinary. Hang up puffed paper wedding bells to celebrate the essence of your love everywhere your guests look. Paper flowers sprayed with essential oils add fragrance and beauty without the expense of a florist or creating silk arrangements.

Silk is another way to create the best example of wedding decorations at receptions. If you have a more generous budget for your wedding decorations, add the elegance of silk. Mark or cover your chairs with soft silk. Have the flower girl toss silk petals out to announce the arrival of the bride. Use a flower girl basket that matches the theme of your wedding, such as butterflies or Celtic. Have a dramatic nylon or rayon runner for the bride to take her trademark walk. The runner should have a rubber backing to avoid embarrassing slippage.

Covering chairs is a cost-effective way to beautify your wedding ceremony and reception locations. Use linen, organza or other fabrics to cover or mark chairs. If you have a church wedding, get a roll of tulle and satin ribbon to create bows for pew markers. Extra tulle and ribbon can be used to wrap wedding favors. Large strips over doors and window create a magical effect.

exampledecoration2.jpgTheming is a key way to attain the best example of wedding decorations at receptions for your party. If you really want to wow your guests, include your wedding theme in every element of your day. Your invitations, ceremony accessories, reception decorations, wedding favors and thank you cards should all reflect the unique theme of your day for a uniform, professional feel. If you decide to have a western wedding, everyone will know by the cowboy hats on all your accessories. Having a theme also puts your guests in the mood to have a good time because they know the direction of the wedding reception.

Guest favors are also an example of wedding decorations at receptions. While your centerpieces are the focal point at the reception tables, everyone looks for a place card and a favor at their seat. Your place cards can double as guest favors when you use decorative place card holders. A silver plated fortune cookie holding an Asian themed place card is a lovely keepsake from an Oriental themed wedding. Using a vase filled with a single silk flower to hold a place card is also an attractive favor for your wedding guests. Include a disposable camera by each place setting so guests can take spontaneous pictures throughout your reception.

Your centerpieces should be eye-catching but not overwhelming. You want your guests to be able to see each other and talk without straining their necks to see around an oversized centerpiece. Dishes filled with candies, mint and nuts are a great accent at the center of your table. Flowers based on the wedding theme and season brings life to the center of your wedding reception tables. Use a square vases in different sizes filled with colorful water pearls and flowers for wedding reception centerpiece with interesting visual appeal.

exampledecoration5.jpgChoose wedding reception accessories to match the theme of your day. Your photographs are fabulous when you use a matching toasting set, bridal garter, cake serving set and cake topper. Make sure to set up a table with a themed guest book and fancy pen so all your guests can write their names, addresses and a special sentiment. A guest book helps you write efficiently write your thank-you notes and becomes a treasured keepsake of your wedding day.

This is just an overall example of wedding decorations at receptions and how to create a mood that reflects your unique love. The right wedding decorations express your personalities and get your guests in the mood to celebrate your special day.

Filed Under: Accessories, Decorations, Reception, Themes, Wedding Favours
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