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Published on September 1st, 2009 by dorischua, under Bridal Accessories, Personalized Wedding, Tropical Wedding, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning & Wedding Shopping, Wedding Reception. (No Comments).
If you want to do something peculiar for your marriage and win the appreciation of the people, you can opt for a theme for your wedding. Instead of following the same old traditions for the marriage, you can choose a wedding theme such as tropical wedding, beach wedding, garden wedding, and be a face out of the crowd. These days, a majority of people are turning their mind towards the themed weddings.
Theme weddings turn out to be very exciting for the guests as well as the couple. You can enjoy your day more, if you have opted for a marriage based on a theme. Selecting a theme for the marriage is not a new concept of course, as many people have started doing this for a long time to make their celebration more effective and vivacious.
The theme of the wedding should be proposed and accepted by both the partners. Make sure that you inform your guests well in advance about the theme, so that they can search and hire the type of dress that matches the theme of your party. The concept of wearing dresses according to a mentioned code is widely accepted and preferred by most of the guests. People, who come to attend the party, enjoy wearing new dresses, as they get a chance to get rid of the formals they have been wearing for long.
There are a variety of wedding themes available. You can either opt for a traditional theme that will date you back to the early 1960’s. You can ask your guests to wear apparels of that time. The music of the same time can enhance the atmosphere of the party. You can arrange for special dance troops to perform the dance that reminds you of the olden times and also hire a palanquin for the bride.
The other choice can be the western style, where all guests as well as the couple will bloom in western outfits. Western music will steal everybody’s heart accompanied by western dance.
If you love to have fun, then you can opt for the Disney wedding, where everybody will have to dress themselves like cartoon characters. The air will have a child like smell there, with people running, laughing and playing all around. This theme will turn out to be very interesting if opted. There can be many more themes of the same sort, like you can choose to have a beach or tropical wedding, where the decorations will be done as if the party is being held near a beach. You can ask your guests to wear apparels that suit the cool atmosphere of a beach party. You can arrange for a beach dance and beach music accompanied by some wine.
If desired you can create your own themes as well and enjoy the pleasure of a themed wedding. Themed weddings are gaining popularity among all major sectors of the society these days. Guests admire and value such sorts of occasions.
Published on June 11th, 2009 by dorischua, under Garden Wedding, Wedding Reception, Wedding Themes. (No Comments).
The summer months are traditionally the wedding season. This runs from May to August and a garden wedding is a great idea. Couples have always taken advantage of the garden wedding, but these days they have expanded this idea to the beach, the zoo and even national parks. Conventional wedding venues are being shunned in the attempt for couples to be married in different venues.
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The summer season is ideal for out of doors weddings. Long lazy afternoons and stunning sunsets make the perfect backdrop for being married. Although sunsets cannot be ordered at will, if you are one of the lucky ones, you might just experience one at your wedding. Exchanging vows in the fresh air makes for something completely different.
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Organizing a garden wedding means you are able to keep things simple. Fresh cut flowers such as sunflowers make for striking centerpieces, and fresh fruit and even vegetables may be used in your flower arrangements. One very good summery idea is to fill glass vases or bowls with bright yellow lemons and make use of gingham tablecloths. To light the garden you can use candles, or even string up lanterns.
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If the garden setting you use is in full bloom it is hardly even necessary to purchase flowers for dÈcor. Garden weddings are elegant in their simplicity however a plan “B” must be in place for inclement weather. This is easily achieved with the hire of a wedding marquee, or the erection of temporary gazebos for the event. It is necessary to have some kind of shelter available as it can rain, even in the summer time.
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Nature also has a way of creeping up on you if you are planning an outdoor wedding. So you have to take into consideration the fact that you may have a problem with flies, bees, gnats or mosquitoes. These can simply be kept under control by the use of citronella candles. They will add to the mood, they smell good and keep insects under control. Citronella incense sticks can also be used and these are available specifically for use in a garden setting. Citronella is a natural way to control insects and it actually works very well.
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The evening is a good time for a garden wedding, guests are able to dress elegantly without being too casual, and there is no strict order of dress. The bride should also wear a simple dress that is not too long, and conventional wedding dresses do not really have a place in a garden setting. The bridal gown should be easy to manage and no longer than ankle length.
Summer is a time of heat and in many areas also humidity. This allows brides to wear a sleeveless dress and hair should probably be professionally dressed in an up style. This will ensure that it stays in place, the style looks elegant and will ensure that the bride is confident. The last thing a bride wants to do is fight with her hair because of hot humid weather.
This also goes for the bridal gown too, the hot weather means that the a traditional wedding dress does not have a place and the dress should not be too bulky. Use of light summer fabrics is recommended, and silk, organdy, chiffon, crepe and georgette are recommended.
Published on March 25th, 2009 by dorischua, under Wedding Planning & Wedding Shopping, Wedding Reception. (No Comments).
Most of us tend to forget the children when we are busy preparing for our wedding day and usually we don’t even think about them when we plan our wedding shopping list! The next posts will focus on 12 Ways to Entertain Children on your Wedding Day and here are 6 tips to kick off this 2-part series:
Weddings are family occasions and banning kids isn’t usually an option so here are some wedding shopping and simple ideas for keeping the children happy so you can keep the spotlight firmly where it belongs – on you!
1. Make sure that parents are told that their children are welcome but they are responsible for keeping them quiet in church. Ask that if their child creates a fuss that they take them outside so that the wedding isn’t interrupted. It’s a reasonable request if made diplomatically so it shouldn’t meet with any hostility!
2. Involve some of them in the wedding itself – perhaps as flower girls, junior ushers or even readers of bible passages where appropriate. When children feel part of the process they are less likely to spoil it! Besides, they get to be part of the wedding shopping too!
3. When planning a wedding, check if it’s ok with the church leaders to leave some children’s comics or books at the end of some of the rows of seats so that parents can give them to their children if they become restless. If the church objects to usual reading material, ask if you can leave things such as coloring books related to bible stories etc. This will also make your wedding shopping easier when you scout for these simple activity kits for the children.
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4. Ask the church official conducting your service to remember that there are children going to be in attendance and while you don’t want to cut anything out of the service, the children’s attention span could be kept in mind when the official was planning any sermon.
5. If there are hymns to be sung during your wedding, make these appropriate for all ages (Sunday school hymns for example) and not just the older guests. Keep these little things in mind when doing your wedding shopping for your wedding music.
6. Consider having many of the children at the same wedding reception table so that you can create a children’s area. Another wedding idea could be to have the tableware child themed so that the children aren’t using crystal glass etc but something more appropriate for their ages. Wedding shopping for children’s ware doesn’t have to be extravagant. Coloured and child-friendly cutlery can be bought in kitchen and superstores.
Published on March 10th, 2009 by dorischua, under Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning & Wedding Shopping, Wedding Reception. (No Comments).
Planning a wedding is never a breezy task, so is creating the perfect wedding reception. You have read about the 6 Top Wedding Shopping Tips for an unforgettable wedding reception, here are six more tips to make sure your wedding shopping and planning goes on well without a problem.
1) So you have done your wedding shopping. Now it’s time to create a schedule of events for the wedding reception and give a copy to everyone in the main bridal party. This should include the names of those who are responsible for specific things such as ensuring that the guests have somewhere to hang up their outdoor clothing, and who the wedding reception venue personnel should talk to if they have a problem.
2) Keep things simple. Everyone wants a unique wedding reception, but unique doesn’t have to be complicated. The less elements there are to your wedding, the easier you will keep control of things going the way you want them. If you are planning a themed wedding, try to make it a visual thing rather than going all the way and serving a Victorian banquet menu – you can have a Victorian wedding without serving pheasant! That makes your wedding shopping alot easier too!
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3) Experiment with your hair and accessories before the wedding day, ideally after you are finished with your wedding shopping. If you’re going to color your hair, or perm it, or add extensions, or even have it cut, this should be done the week before so that your hair has time to settle before your wedding day. Make sure that the style you choose will work through the wedding, and then the wedding reception. If you’re having a change of clothes, can you get out of your wedding dress and into your next outfit without ruining your hairstyle? Make sure one of your bridesmaids is able to help you tuck any stray hairs back into place throughout the day.
4) Make sure you get what you’re paying for when planning a wedding. If your bridal reception includes wedding reception decorations, check what this means in advance so you’re not disappointed on the day. Otherwise, you might need to do your wedding shopping for decorations on your own. Ask the venue organizer to show you what they will provide. Will the venue charge you extra for cutting the wedding cake if they haven’t provided it? Will they allow you to bring your own wedding cake and/or wine onto the premises? Small details such as this can add stress to your wedding day so sort them out in advance.
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5) If you’re booking a DJ for the wedding reception, ask them for a play list so that you know the kind of music that they will provide. Ask if they will take requests. Ask if they will interact with the guests at your wedding so that you can make announcements etc through the DJ once the music begins. If not, you would need to get some music CDs during your wedding shopping. Once the meal is over, and everyone is enjoying themselves, the DJ or band become a central part of the wedding reception so don’t go on someone else’s recommendation – check it out yourself.
12. Have fun. Having done all your wedding shopping and delegated most of the organization on the big day to your friends and family members, relax and enjoy the day as it happens. Planning a wedding is tough enough and it may not be 100% what you thought it should be, but as long as you and your husband have a great day full of love and laughter surrounded by the people you care about, then that’s all that you should remember in the years to come.
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Published on March 2nd, 2009 by dorischua, under Wedding Planning & Wedding Shopping, Wedding Reception. (One Comment).
When you find yourself seriously searching for ideas while wedding shopping, continue reading.
Planning the perfect wedding reception can take a while and cause unnecessary stress; it is not something you can do fast and easy. Many wedding organizers suffer from stress while trying to ensure that all goes well on such a special day. Various components of your wedding decorations will need to be in place for your wedding day.
When you decide not to hire a professional wedding planner and then do all your wedding shopping yourself, you will find these 6 great ideas a lifesaver. Here we offer you some interesting wedding reception ideas that can be very helpful while planning your very own wedding reception.
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You should begin your wedding shopping as soon as you can. Plan to have all your wedding reception accessories in their place the day before your wedding if you can. For instance, along with your wedding reception decorations you should leave your change of clothing for the honeymoon at the bridal reception area. While you are there, take some time to visit with any staff members who will be on duty during the day of your wedding reception and make sure they know what it is you need.
If your cake vendor is not delivering your wedding cake for you, consider picking up the wedding cake the day before your wedding. Remember, to find out if the cake requires any type of special overnight storage on the same day that you make your cake reservations. Call ahead of time to make sure that it is available for pick up the day before the wedding.
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Plan on having all your wedding reception decorations delivery to your wedding reception as early as you can. Remember any fresh floral arrangement should reach your wedding reception destination in the early morning of your wedding. Let the location staff know they can expect your flowers as well as where you want them to place the arrangements.
You will need to involve your friends and family members. In order to ensure that all the wedding reception location arrangements are properly attended, ask at least one person to help you with your wedding shopping. However, keep in mind that the person you ask to help with this is not one of your wedding attendants. You will need to know that your wedding attendants are where you need them to be rather than searching for missing pieces of tableware or polishing the dust off glassware so that it gleams.
Appoint someone to be responsible for ensuring everyone has transportation from your wedding venue to your wedding reception sites. Unless you have your ceremony at the same venue as the reception, you will always find there is someone who turns up and doesn’t have a ride to the reception. Make sure that you have someone who can co-ordinate travel for those who don’t have their own transport on the day.
You will also need to assign someone responsible for making sure the children are entertained during your wedding reception. Although, weddings are family affairs there may be children who cannot keep still or quiet during the wedding speeches. Remember the children while you are wedding shopping. You can keep your younger guests happy by having on hand some coloring books and crayons. Designate one of your bridesmaids to help prevent any potential problems, since you do not want the children to bother with any of your wedding reception decorations as well!
Published on November 7th, 2008 by dorischua, under Personalized Wedding, Wedding Reception. (No Comments).
Creativity and uniqueness is what most people want in their weddings and there are many ways to make sure your guests will go home happy they came. Generally you will want to give them something to take home that gives them a memory of the occasion.
Many couples are finding that by adding a personal touch they can give their guests a memory. As an example, your name on the napkins or on a special invitation can create the effect you want. A personalized wedding reception is what more and more couples are opting for.
Here are some ways to personalize your wedding and to have a personalized wedding reception:
1. The cake is always the first place to start at the reception. Everyone has their name and things like good luck to the couple written on the cake. However, many couples are using personalized wedding items such as cake stoppers instead of the traditional bride and groom. These are generally made from ceramics or hand made and they have the couple’s initials or they have the theme of the wedding on them.
2. You can also find personalized wedding favors that accent the look of your tables. These can have your names on them or initials and they are something the guests can take home. One unique one is the Cinderella Slippers.
3. When you have particularly spicy food at the reception you might want to give a complimentary box of chocolates or mints with your names and the date of the wedding. This is a useful keepsake that can be used over and over or kept as a memory for everyone.
4. Beverage napkins are another place where people personalize their wedding receptions because they are better to look at than regular napkins. They can be ordered at the same time that you order your invitations or thank-you notes.
There are several other ways to personalize your wedding that are very creative and many break with tradition. As an example, instead of tossing a bouquet at the end of the reception, give it as a special gift to a maid of honor or the woman who has been married the longest. Take individual petals and give them to each of your single friends. This is sure to make them remember your day.
Some people ask a close friend to say something about the couple at the reception. This could be a short speech from someone who introduced you or it could be someone who has a funny story to tell about you as a couple.
Everyone has a last dance of the evening and you can spice this one up a bit. Have a special song played that you have handed the lyrics out to your guests. Although it may sound corny, ask people to sing the lyrics as you dance your way out the door.
