The Beauty and Advantages of Winter Weddings
January 11, 2010 by Erica Brooks
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The words “Winter Wedding” evoke visions of snow, sparkles, white, and all things glamorous. Think winter wonderland, and you have an excellent theme for a wedding. There are so many things that you can do with a winter wedding, and better yet is the fact that there is no “norm”. You can be as creative as your imagination and budget will allow.
Some of the advantages to having a winter wedding include the cost. Winter is considered the “off-season” for weddings, making the cost of certain items go down. Some of the items on that list usually include the wedding location and reception hall, both of which you will be more likely to book for your desired date. Since there are fewer weddings, your date is less likely to already be booked. Another advantage to having a winter wedding is the fact that more of your family and friends may be able to attend.
One of the first decisions to make when you are planning your winter wedding is the theme. Do you want to have a general winter theme or something more specific and special? One of the most common themes is the winter wonderland theme. The winter wonderland theme is exactly what it sounds like, whimsical and majestic. Think yards of fabric (organza or tulle) draped on the ceiling and cake table. Twinkle lights lighting the room and gorgeous center pieces. Most often the colors used for this theme are white and silver, or white and pale blue. If you are really adventurous you can use all of the colors together.
Once you have decided on your theme, you need to decide on your floral arrangements. Some of the flowers that work well with winter themes are white tulips, hydrangeas, and orchids. White flowers combined with bright green foliage look beautiful.
Wedding party attire is also a big decision. With a winter theme brides may want to wear satin gloves, a faux fur wrap, or even a tiara. Think princess, and you get the idea. You can make your bridal attire as lavish and fairytale like as you wish. Once you have decided on the bridal attire, next you need to think of the other members of the wedding party. Silvers and light blues look beautiful on both bridesmaids as well as vests on the men.
Wedding favors can be especially fun with a winter themed wedding. There are so many options available. You may want to go with something as simple as a beautiful ornament, or something a little more involved like a wintery snowflake inspired candle holder. Anything that will make you think of winter is a great choice.
Whatever winter theme you may decide to go with, winter weddings are beautiful. Not only are they fun and romantic, but they also give you a great excuse to find a sunny tropical destination for the honeymoon. Using a little creativity can give you a wedding you will remember for a lifetime.
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Wedding Ideas Weekly
November 20, 2009 by Erica Brooks
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There are so many helpful wedding ideas and gorgeous wedding inspiration circulating on the web via blogs, websites and social networks including Twitter and Facebook. Here are 10 of my favorites for the week:
- Ruffled shares 15 gorgeous wedding dresses for under $500!
- Etiquette Expert Talley Sue Hohlfeld answers the question “Must engagement-party guests be invited to the wedding?”.
- Expert make up artist D.D. Nickel shares makeup tips for your wedding day.
- Learn how to properly cut a wedding cake at the Austin Wedding Blog.
- Photgrapher Michelle Hayes shares a charming, fun Rollerskating Wedding.
- Wedding Music Unveiled shares information and a free checklist that busy couples should use before letting their Musician choose their wedding music.
- Ajalon Printing and Design share lovely Invitations for Nature Lovers.
- The Wedding Diva’s share gorgeous vintage-inspired birdcage veils.
- If you’re having a vintage themed wedding and looking for a cool way to include some retro correspondence into your wedding plans, Globetrotting Bride shares a clever idea.
- Something for the guys- The Man-gagement Ring. What an awesome way to show he’s taken!
Have a stress-free wedding planning week!
5 Practical Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Find Useful Daily!
November 11, 2009 by Erica Brooks
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For couples who are looking for unique and interesting ways to thank their guests giving practical wedding favors are the perfect choice. Practical wedding favors are small tokens of appreciation that your guests will find useful long after your wedding. Here are 5 ideas for you to consider when choosing favors for your guests.
1. Coasters make a very practical wedding favor choice and can be personalized in a variety of ways. To personalize your coaster you can use special wording or a poem, choose coasters to match your wedding theme and even add a picture which makes your coaster double as a picture frame too!
2. Salt & Pepper Shakers are very practical. Just about everyone uses salt and pepper daily and they can be found in just about any theme imaginable!
3. Recipe Card Holders are a unique favor and can be used not only as a wedding favor but make a great bridal shower favor as well. Guests can share their recipe for marriage success with the happy couple and then take home a useful favor that they can use for years to come while preparing their own recipes.
4. Magnets are useful and affordable. Magnets come in handy for posting notes and pictures on the refrigerator where they will be seen daily. They come in a variety of styles and sizes and are easily personalized.
5. Kitchen Timers are a different, at the same time extremely useful favor. Even if your guests do not bake, a kitchen timer comes in handy for anyone from your personal friends to co-workers needing to manage their time better while performing certain tasks. It’s a great productivity tool that all of your guests can use.
Your guests will not only remember your special day often they will also appreciate that you put thought into giving them a gift that they can actually use.
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How to Plan a Love Bird Theme Wedding
November 9, 2009 by Erica Brooks
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Love birds are symbols of affection, love, and commitment, what a great theme for a wedding. To begin planning your love bird fest, first consider your location. An outside wedding would work wonderfully with this theme. Parks are wonderful as they fit in with the outdoor feel. If you decide to pursue an outdoor event, always have a back up plan in case there is inclement weather. This may be as simple as having tents reserved, or you may want to have an indoor location secure for the event.
The next thing to consider would be your invitations and color scheme. There are several beautiful love bird themed invitations and thank you cards that match almost every color palette. When deciding on the colors for your ceremony, almost any color will work with a love bird theme, however natural colors are beautiful. Greens, browns, gold tones, and blues carry out the nature feel of a love bird wedding. If you are choosing to go with a more contemporary love bird theme, you may want something a little bolder, or something as simple as the classic white.
Decorations are next on the checklist for your wedding. These can be as creative as you are willing to go. You can incorporate birds’ nests into your décor, artificial of course, if you really want a unique look. This can even be carried over into the reception by using small branches with bird nests as the center pieces for your tables. If you want decorations that are a little more traditional, ivy and green plants work wonderfully. You can also incorporate some flowers as well. Another great decoration for your wedding and reception alike are to have several bird figurines around, and you may want to consider adding a few bird houses in as well. You can find them in most any color. There is also the option of having real birds, in beautiful cages, at the reception. Place card holders for the reception are also a great way to tie in your theme. There are several bird nest place card holders available. You can even get creative with the flower girls basket and the ring barer pillow. The possibilities are endless.
Favors are another big part of any wedding. There are several neat items available for a love bird themed wedding. You could go with something like love nest soaps, which are small egg shaped soaps that are contained in an artificial birds nest. If you want something a little more traditional why not go with love bird salt and pepper shakers. Mints are a great option as well, they are available in several flavors, and you can get the mint tin customized with your wedding date and theme.
Love bird wedding themes can be such fun to plan. Details are the key with this type of wedding, so look for anywhere that you can add something unique and special. Always remember with this theme or any other theme, your wedding day is your special day, so be sure to follow your heart.
Erica A. Brooks is the owner of SimplyElegantBridalAccessories.com where she offers brides elegant Love Bird bridal accessories, bridal favors and inexpensive wedding ideas to help them to plan the wedding of their dreams while saving money.
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