Make Your Guests Feel Cherished with Personalized Party Favors
January 25, 2010
I am really excited, as my best friend is getting married in a month. We both have been planning a lot for the wedding. And of course shopping and shopping! We had got almost everything on our list, when we finally discovered that we had forgotten wedding party favors. We were really tired and didn’t feel like venturing back to shops again. Surfing on the Internet, we found this fantastic website, Buy Wedding Favors Online. They had many personalized party favors like candle favors, unique wedding favor boxes, heart wine bottle stoppers, bridal shower gel favors, and more. These unique wedding favors were also available at such great prices that we didn’t know what to order for!
Finally, we decided to go for the unique sterling heart wine bottle stopper, which had a personalized tag. The chrome-fininsh bottle stopper, placed in a tall, elegant showcase display box was really awesome. We decided to place them in the centre of the reception table with a personalized “Thank You” tag for all the wedding party guests.
My friend wanted to get something different for all us, bridesmaids. It was a tie between the unique personalized bridal shower gel favor and the Personalized LOVE Notebook and Pen Set. She was not able to decide on one. So, I convinced her to get us the bridal shower gel for the bridal shower and the personalized notebook and pen set for the wedding party!
We ordered these personalized party favors online and got it within a few days. Watching my friend prepare for her wedding, I felt very happy for her. I guess I envied her happiness and hoped to find such a joy myself. I’m sure these personalized party favors are sure to be a hit among guests. As for me, when I decide to get married, I know the right place to checkout for unique wedding favors- BuyWeddingFavorsOnline.com.
Getting Married – How To Look Like Bride of The Year?
January 21, 2010
Obviously this is a very special event and should not be taken lightly as this is going to be the happiest day of your life. With this in mind, you are going to do your damnedest to look like bride of the year. The last thing you want, is to look back in 20 years and wish you’d done a bit better at making yourself look your best or slimmer or taken more time to get rid of those bingo wings. So plan everything thoroughly as this will be recorded by everyone you know and viewed many time by relatives and your kids when they are older. No pressureJ
Of course one of the simplest ways of looking like bride of the year on your wedding day is to make sure the bridesmaids are all ugly. Never invite a gorgeous friend or relative to be a bridesmaid. When planning the seating arrangements, make sure all beautiful people are at the back and out of the photo shots on the front table. Encourage all female relatives that have to be on the front table that look half decent to eat lots of chocolate leading up to the wedding. So that they have dreadful skin on the day and hopefully spots!
Continuing the chocolate theme… you will have to show great will power but this is a win, win situation. Have a wedding shower and make sure the beautiful women that are going to the wedding are there. Make a chocolate fondue but remember don’t eat any yourself. You can say you are too nervous to eat. They will love it! Finish with some cake or anything you know they love that is fattening and bad for you; this will ruin their skin and if they put on a few pounds as well… even better. Don’t poison or maim them that’s just too weird and you’ll get arrested. A wedding photo with a black number across your chest won’t impress anyone.
Hire a great photographer; they need to able to do those sassy pictures using filters and do a bit of airbrushing. If you have a word before the day and pay enough they will make sure you only appear in pictures with the less attractive people in the wedding party thus making you look like a film star or model. Make sure they are experienced with digital photography… do not hire someone who can’t doctor photos. Don’t forget these pictures are going to be around forever.
Supply those cheap wedding disposable cameras and make sure everyone gives them back at the end so you can have them developed and remove any discriminating pictures. Remember… make sure you have all the disposable cameras back! It only takes one thoughtful friend or relative to go and get the pictures developed to ruin the plan and render you an ordinary bride forever. This is very important and zero tolerance is necessary on this one. Hire a bouncer on the door if you need to, but make sure you get those cameras back.
Of course all members of the wedding party are forbidden from bringing cameras and all mobile phones must be handed in at the door on the way in. Don’t worry about setting up a system for remembering whose phone is whose, as you will be on honeymoon when anyone discovers they have the wrong phone and discover pictures of their mother-in-law polishing something organic in an unnatural way.
Back to you… remember this is going to be recorded forever so you don’t want to look like one of those toilet roll dolls in the 70’s. I’ve never seen a gorgeous wedding dress designed around a muffin top, so you may need to do some preparation. If you don’t because you are “naturally thin” well lucky you; remember … no one likes a smart ass.
Well… that’s how to make sure you look like bride of the year. I hope you have enjoyed my little article and it has at least made you smile. If you are getting married enjoy and be happy.
Joyous Highlights of Wedding Preparation
January 16, 2010
Many topics need to be addressed when a couple make the decision to start the wedding process. Topics that play a large role in regards to concepts like time and area are discovered in the identification of wedding date and location. Picking the primary wedding party is essential in wedding preparation so that you are surrounded by friends and family that can support you during this stressful time. All of these topics play large parts in your wedding preparation though there are some decisions that are more minor in significance but help to break up the stressful situations related to a marriage event. Some of the more fun decisions that must be made include choosing a ring bearer, a flower girl, bridesmaids, groomsmen, a musician and a videographer.
When you begin to make the wedding preparation that involves choosing a ring bearer it means that you are now introducing the unpredictable nature of children into the ceremony. Now this can be fun for both the wedding couple and the children since this decision brings laughter and ahs to a wedding event. Although it is understood that children are unpredictable it is important to chose a child that shows levels of dependability and the ability to focus. For children who are more wild in nature then controlled this position may not be the best choice for them. You do not want to have yelling parents on your wedding video as a child goes crazy in the aisles. The position of the ring bearer is important since they often carry the symbols that the marrying couple will be using to identify their union. For the flower girls remember that they are being given a projectile that they are encouraged to throw. It is important to make sure they know the difference between spreading flowers on the ground and pelting the wedding guests with a floral bombardment.
Music that will be used at both the wedding and reception are also a fun event to participate in. There are two popular options that a wedding couple can follow in regards to this wedding preparation. The first direction that the wedding couple can go is with the hiring of a band. This usually entails a wedding singer and their band singing popular songs in their own style. For the couple who is fortunate enough to find a band of high quality during this phase of wedding preparation they have the chance to have a unique and unpredictable wedding. If you are an individual who enjoys the classics unless they are sung by an individual with minor musical skills and have a fear of leaving a mike open during your reception then you may prefer utilizing the wedding DJ. There are many high quality DJ’s available in every area that specialize in a wide variety of music allowing your reception to be tailored to your choices with the option of music selection. This phase of wedding preparation is often fun since you have the chance to meld the musical tastes of the wedding couple into one mix, very poetic.
When you have an opportunity to escape the stresses that are related to wedding preparation and can work on the small issues do so. Remember that this is a joyous occasion and do not let the stress of wedding preparation drive a wedge in your relationship.
A Winter Wedding
January 15, 2010
Winter weddings are the most unique and beatiful of all weddings. Although the most popular time to have a wedding is in the spring and fall months, the winter season carries the most exciting weddings of all. This article is all about having a winter wedding. I hope you enjoy it!
One exciting thing about winter weddings is that they can occur around the holidays!What a more wonderful time to get married than around Christmas time or Thanksgiving? One thing to remember if you are planning on getting married around this time is to send out your invitations months in advance. With all the hustle and bustle that goes on during the Christmas season, people start making plans very early.
One great thing that brides can benefit from by getting married around the holidays is that their families are already together. This makes traveling easy! Also, many churches are decorated for the holidays and this provides a lovely setting for a weddings.
If you are a more party girl than a family girl, maybe having your wedding around New Year’s wouldn’t be such a bad idea. Having a party/wedding is a great way to kick off the New Year!
If you are getting married during the holidays, their is a multitude of wedding jewelry and bridal jewelry to choose from. One of the most beautiful crystals and pearls to buy that are still at an affordable price are Swarovski crystals and pearls. A tin cup necklace for the bridesmaids and a beautiful Swarovski pearl double strand necklace for the bride would enhance a winter wedding greatly! This kind of wedding jewelry and bridal jewelry would make the perfect accessory for your wedding.
Wouldn’t be so nice if you could have a winter wedding while it is snowing! I’ve always thought that getting married in the snow would be the most romantic experience. I could even see myself getting married outside in the snow, but I don’t think my guests would enjoy the cold! Swarovski wedding jewelry and bridal jewelry would compliment any wedding in the wintry snow.
Winter weddings are not the most popular but in my opinion are the most beautiful of all weddings during the year. The cold temperatures creates a cozy feeling and adds a touch of magic to a wedding. If you are getting married in the winter, good for you for going against the tide and congratulations! Best Wishes, Kendall.
Bridal Accessories
January 15, 2010
When a bride gets married, she must be the center of attention. All eyes are to be on her. What better way of achieving this than adorning the bride with bridal accessories? This article is about all the things brides can add to their wardrobe to top off their wedding appearance. Enjoy!
Bridal accessories can add the perfect finishing touch that a bride wants in order to draw all the attention to her on her wedding day. You have to be careful adding bridal accesories because it can be really easy to over do it. You want to have just enough that it it catches people’s attention but not too much as to draw the attention to the accessory rather than you.
The style of wedding will dictate what kind of bridal accessories to add and how much to add. Other indluencing factors include the wedding dress, the bride’s hairstyle, and her own tastes and personality. One thing to keep in mind when thinking about adding bridal accesories is to make sure what your adding will show up in all the wedding photographs.
A more formal, elegant wedding calls for more formal, elegant wedding jewelry or bridal jewelry. The wedding jewelry that would be most appropriate would be a Swarovski crystal set including a necklace, a bracelet, and a matching pair of earrings. The bridal jewelry should be in pearls and could even be a double or triple strand of pearls.
If you find a bridal accessory that really stands out and draw your attention, then make sure you purchase wedding jewelry or bridal jewelry that will compliment that one fabulous bridal accessory. For example, a nice tin cup necklace or tin cup bracelet would compliment a Swarovski crystal and pearl tiera beautifully.
A less formal, more casual wedding calls for less formal, more casual bridal accesories. For example, if you were having a beach wedding, beach themed wedding jewelry or bridal jewelry would add the perfect touch to your appearance and the appearance of the wedding. If you are having bridesmaids, they could all wear a crytal startfish necklace or crystal moon necklace.
Bridal accessories are so important! They help draw everyone’s attention towards the bride so that she can feel like a princess on her wedding day. Best Wishes, Kendall
Bridal Showers
January 5, 2010
So you recently were engaged and the wedding day is rapidly approaching. It seems as if time is flying by and you can’t stop to relax for just one moment. Well, bridal showers can do just that for you. Bridal showers provide a break from all the stress of planning a wedding. If you have freindly bridesmaids or nice family members, then they might throw a bridal shower for you. What a wonderful time for a bride to enjoy herself, her friends and family, and last but not least, her gifts!
Bridal Showers can be a fun time or they can turn out to be a not-so-fun time. It all depends on how the bridal shower is set up and what happens at the bridal shower. Once someone has set up a date for your bridal shower, make sure you invite family and friends that you are close with. It’s always a special time when people that are close to you are with you for a get together. It’s probably smart to invite people that live close by and not far away.
Bridal showers are a time of fellowship and gift giving. Whether it be wedding jewelry or bridal jewelry, the gifts are to be welcome and enjoyed by the bride. If you were to invite someone to the bridal shower and not to the wedding, this would seem rather rude, so try to avoid this at all costs.
As for guests that are invited, make sure that you bring a gift that is on the bride’s gift registry. When a bride and her groom go registering for gifts, they have in mind that they will be getting some or most of these gifts at the bridal showers and the wedding. It is always nice to open a gift to see that it is one that a bride registered for.
If you decide to not give a gift on the registry, but rather give a gift that you would like to choose yourself, then try giving wedding jewelry. The wedding jewelry can be made from pearls or crystals. Bridal jewelry comes in all kinds of styles and colors and a bride would love to recieve wedding jewelry that she could wear at the wedding.
Make sure that you record everyone who gave you a gift at the bridal shower. This is probably the most important thing you should take care of at a bridal shower. Make a list of all the people and what gifts they gave so that you can personally thank them by sending them a thank you card. Mentioning what they gave you shows that you remember and took the time to care.
What makes bridal showers fun are when games are played. If it’s all women, you can get a little rowdy by playing fun games with a hint of sexuallity in them. This always add a little spice to bridal showers.
Hopefully by reading this article you are better prepared for your bridal showers and will have an exciting and memorable bridal shower for yourself. Best Wishes!
Wedding Transport
August 27, 2009
‘I’m getting married in the morning! Ding dong!Thebells are gonna Chime. Pull out the stopper! Let’s have a whopper! But get me to the church on time!’
The classic song, composed by Frederick Loewe and written by Alan Jay, is a wedding day anthem that is very much alive today. From the musical, ‘My Fair Lady’, it sums up the joy of getting married, tinged with the anxiety of getting there on time.
If you are getting married, have you thought about how you are going to get to the church or wedding venue on time? Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling:
Perhaps you are going for the mother of all wedding dos, in which case, only a Rolls Royce Silvre Shadow will fit the bill. Or maybe you are in love with the romance of the vintage car, in which case an antique Austin or classic Bentley might prove more up your street.
Alternatively, a slimline white Mercedes always looks the bees knees. While a stretch limo might be going a bit OTT, if you are planning an army of bridesmaids, this might prove the only stylish solution available. Whether it is pink or not, is your call!
Do believe, one bride actually chose to get to the church on time in – wait for it – a skip! Ummm, that’s what we thought. But, you know what they say: it is the bride’s day, and what she wants, she gets!
Perhaps you are choosing to pass four wheeled modes of transport by, for the four legged variety. Yes, we are talking horses and carriages. After all, they do say ‘love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage’.
Decked in all their finery, horses can look amazing. But remember, they do have minds of their own! Check insurance arrangements on the part of the company, and that the horses are used to the levels of traffic likely to be encountered on your route.
It might be a nice idea to hire a horse and carriage to take the two of you from the ceremony to the reception. That way, you will both have time to enjoy the experience, to reflect on the service itself, and to catch your breath before the next chapter of your wedding day begins in earnest.
If you are worried about rain, bear in mind that carriages more often than not have suitable covers to protect you and your spouse from the elements.
Distance from A to B is certainly a consideration, when travelling with rather less horse power than we are used to nowadays. Naturally, a carriage will be slower than a car, and you need to establish whether a horse and carriage is practical. The last thing you want is for your guests to arrive at the reception days before you make your dramatic entrance.
Whatever you decide, before making that booking, view the transport in person. Check availability, and agree in writing when the transport will be used, the time of arrival, the collection address, and that the transport company knows your destination and how to get there.
Also ask the cost, what it includes, and whether there are any hidden extras. Consider the hire of the car, the chauffeur, the travel costs, the cost of decorating the car (some have floral displays in the rear window, for instance), and VAT.
Insurance and break down provisions must also be discussed and agreed between you and your chosen transport company.
Finally, have a friend or family member to hand as substitute, should the very unlikely event of everything going pear-shaped happen on the big day.
Top 8 Trendiest Bridesmaid Gifts that Your Gal Pals will Enjoy
August 18, 2009
Finding the trendiest bridesmaid gifts for your gal pals shouldn’t be too difficult. First off, it is important to remember what your friends enjoy and love to have. These items don’t necessarily have to be pricey since you can find trendy but affordable stuff that your bridesmaids will love having.
Here are 8 of the trendiest bridesmaid gifts that you may find enjoyable and worth giving to your gal pals.
(1) Mini MP3 player
Electronics and gadgetry have become part of the fashion trend these days, and what better way to thank your bridesmaids but to give them mini MP3 players. You can find these in many electronic and gadget shops offline or online. What’s best about this mini gadget is that it comes in a variety of colors that can suit each of your gal pals’ preference.
You may find mini MP3s with around 200 to 300-song capacity and the prices may also be affordable- less than $100 each. One good tip if you want to get the most out of your budget is to look for sale or negotiate with the shop manager to give you some discount if you’re going to buy in bulk.
(2) Coffee gift set
Who doesn’t love coffee? The trend in coffee drinking and the mushrooming of gourmet coffee shops prove that this beverage has become a part of our daily lives. If your gal pals enjoy coffee, why not give them each a coffee gift set. A set can be composed of a coffee tumbler with lid, a bag of ground coffee beans and/or gift certificates to their favorite gourmet coffee shop.
If you and your gal pals enjoy a particular coffee shop, you may ask the manager to help you with the items that you are planning to give away. It is particularly thoughtful if you hand-pick the items that you think they will enjoy and have them gift wrapped or bagged elegantly for the occasion.
(3) Celebrity-inspired bags or purses
Of course it’s expensive to buy branded items for each of your bridesmaids, but you can always look for alternatives such as those inspired by celebrities. This may be difficult to buy offline, so try to search for them online and you’ll be able to find some shops that sell them.
There are also designer bags and purses that are not too pricey. Look for local designer shops that sell these items. Normally, you would shell out more than $200 for a high-end designer bag, but with a local alternative you won’t be spending that much for a single ladies’ bag.
(4) Chunky bangles
When talking about fashion accessories, you should look for what’s in and what’s practical at the same time. One of the latest trends in fashion accessories is the chunky bangle. There are women who love mixing and matching a few chunky bangles to complement their attire. If you want to give away this item for your bridesmaids, it’s best to give each of them 2 to 3 piece so they too can mix and match.
(5) Compact make-up
Although the compact make-up isn’t new, the need to have at least one set could be a necessity for the modern woman. And take note also that the trend in color palette changes overtime. If you wish to give your bridesmaids this item, you need to know what color combinations are in. Hues of purples and pinks are quite dominant in the runway these days, and you can find a variety of brands that offer these colors.
(6) Celebrity-inspired sunglasses
Since its still summer, why not give your gal pals sunglasses to go with their swimsuits. Huge, dark sunglasses are still in and there are many notable female celebs that set the trend for wearing fashionable sunglasses. Whether you choose designer-made or inexpensive ones, your choice of style and design should complement each of your gal pals.
(7) Spa treatments gift certificate or gift basket
Let’s face it; women love the pampering and the prettifying treatments once in a while. Nowadays many establishments offer spa treatments at lower costs due to the increasing demand of customers. Your gal pals will definitely love the little attention especially if it’s a gift from you. You may give them each a certificate to their favorite spa or a gift basket of spa treatment products that they can enjoy at home.
(8) Cool personalized mini tote bags
Every woman should have a tote bag simply because it is practical and very useful. Nowadays even celebrities carry tote bags whenever they go. From small to large sizes, tote bags have made a following of their own.
Treat your bridesmaids with colorful, personalized tote bags as trendy bridesmaid gifts. Have them embroidered with their initials or nicknames to truly say that you’ve thought of them. These are highly available online and they are also very affordable.
Rhinestone Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor Tank Tops. Perfect for all of those Pre-wedding Parties and Events.
August 14, 2009
This beautiful rhinestone tank top runs very small. It is slim cut and fits snug. Most of our customers find that they should order a size larger than they would normally purchase.
This makes a great gift for your Maid of Honor or you Matron of Honor. If she like Bling, then she will love this tank top. These designs are also available on T-shirts, coming soon to Amazon. There are also coordinating tank tops for the Bride, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom.
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A Brief Guide to Wedding Planning
August 6, 2009
If you want good bridal supplies then it is worth doing a lot of research. Once you start to plan your wedding, you will realise how many different things are involved and it may seem rather daunting. However, the best thing to do is to make a list of everything that you need and then work through it one thing at a time. Whether you are on a budget or not, it is worth taking a look at several supplies for each thing that you want. You may not be worried about comparing prices but there are other things to consider such as the quality of the items and how well they fit in with your requirements. It can be a lot of hard work and this is why people tend to start planning weddings well in advance of the date.
There are also things such as the bridal shower and wedding breakfast to organise as well as the main event. Things like bridal shower invitations can easily be overlooked or left until the last minute and so it is a good idea to get some help with some things. Maybe make sure that the chief bridesmaid organises all of the bridal shower and makes sure that she is responsible so that you can leave everything to her without any worries at all. Then you could perhaps give your other bridesmaids jobs as well if they are old enough, perhaps ask one to help you with choosing flowers and another with the wedding favors and another with the groomsman gifts. Make sure that you ask your mother to help you choose your dress and perhaps ask you new mother-in-law for help with something too, maybe the menu or drinks. It is nice to make everyone feel involved but not put undue stress on them.
It is also nice to keep your family involved, discuss your plans with them. If they are paying for the wedding or at least helping towards it, then you should make sure that they are included and know where their money is going. They may even want to plan it with you or for you and so you will have to think hard about this before accepting any financial gifts. So planning your big day can be a lot more complicated than you might have ever imagined and so it is well worth giving it lots of thought, starting early and being as organised as you can.
