Stress Free Bridal Shower Planning

Secrets to Stress-free Bridal Shower Planning

(ARA) – When your best friend or sister announces she’s engaged and wants you to be her maid of honor, of course you jump up and down with excitement – for her. But inside, you’re starting to cringe. Dresses, presents and planning at least one bridal shower – you can feel the pressure building up.

If the thought of the bridal shower creates more stress than satisfaction, there’s help. Culinary expert and newlywed, Kendall McFarland, research and development manager at Simply Organic, suggests cutting down on hassles with these five timesaving tips for simple but sensational shower refreshments.

84 Heart Wedding Favor Ideas

84 Heart Wedding Favor Ideas
Planning a heart themed wedding? Have a wedding on Valentine’s Day? Our collection of heart wedding favors are sure to add style and elegance to your special day.

“Scoop of Love” Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Scoop in Parlor Gift Box Price: As low as $2.85	“Seasoned with Love” Heart-shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers in Elegant Gift Box Price: As low as $2.36	“Love” Heart-Shaped Compact Mirrow in Black Velvet Pouch Price: As low as $1.85
“The Knotted Heart” Chrome Braided-Heart Bottle Stopper in Personality™ Gift Box (Set of 4)

Winter Wedding Theme Ideas

Winter Theme Weddings – 27 Ways to Tie in the Season
By Cori Russell

Winter theme weddings can be uber chic and ethereal – an absolute wonderland, if you will. Read on for tips, ideas, and inspiration on planning a winter wedding.

All In the Details – Winter Wedding Ideas

Invitations & Stationery

* Add a wintery motif – such as a snowflake or holly branch – to your stationery suite
* Go white on white – and create a snowy first impression.
* Add metallics – jazz it up with a hint of silver or gold.

Engagement Party Planning- Invitations

Engagement Party Invitations
by Tamara Ford

You want to organize a really special engagement party for your friends and part of that is creating engagement party invitations that will really be special and mean something to them. Before we go into how you can do this though let’s think about some basic etiquette tips for organizing a great engagement party.

Engagement Party Planning Etiquette

Before planning the engagement party let’s just say that there are a few basic etiquette rules that you should probably be aware of, like:

The Proper Way to Carry the Bouquet at Your Wedding Ceremony

Your Wedding Ceremony – The Proper Way to Carry a Bouquet at Your Perfect Wedding Ceremony
By Ann Keeler Evans

Inexpensive Wedding Centerpieces Ideas

Inexpensive Wedding Centerpieces Ideas
by Cassandra Mallett

Wedding centerpieces are a critical part of the wedding décor and can also take a huge part of the wedding budget as well. So what’s a fabulous bride on a budget to do? There are many ways to make your wedding reception look breathtaking without the huge price tag.

Monogrammed Gold Chair Favor

Miniature Gold Chair Favor Box with Heart Charm and Ribbon

Shining moments, like your wedding or a 50th anniversary celebration, deserve the warm, elegant ambience that only gold can give! These classically designed, miniature chairs with a stunning, gold finish silently beckon your guests to their seats with a stylish place card and a sweet surprise.

Features and facts:
• Slotted chair backs hold lovely vellum-strip place card
• Favor box holds your favorite gourmet candy, chocolates, mints or other treat
• Chair décor includes a dazzling white-and-gold organza ribbon and a delicate, gold heart charm
• Chair measures 4 ½” high, and favor box measures 1 ½” square
• Add a monogram sticker to the chair for an additional charge
• Sold in sets of 12
• Some assembly required