3 Food Based Theme Wedding Favors

Should you have white chocolate or dark chocolate wedding favors? Maybe a combination of both milk and dark chocolate almond would be a good idea? Or maybe choose a combination of white chocolate and dark chocolate in one wedding favor. The best idea is to have one flavor of chocolate for the wedding favors. The more flavors you have, the more costly the favors will become. You will probably already have a chocolate fountain, so you can than choose a different flavor of chocolate for the fountain... Read more »

50th Wedding Anniversary Cake Topper Ideas

The 50th wedding anniversary cake topper is an important part of any golden wedding anniversary celebration. You will want it to not only reflect the celebration but the couple who is celebrating it. Reaching the 50th wedding anniversary is a big deal, so you want a special celebration and a special 50th wedding anniversary cake topper is a great place to start. Some ideas for the 50th anniversary cake topper include having a replica cake and topper of their original wedding. Inquire to see what... Read more »

The Advantages of Hiring a Wedding Planner

I did not hire a wedding planner when I got married. I should have. It would have made my life a lot easier. Yes, I made it through the event. The wedding happened and it was… well, a wedding. Best of all, I married a wonderful man and had all my family and friends around to help us celebrate. But it could have been much better with the assistance of a wedding planner / coordinator / consultant / designer (yes, there are subtle differences, but for the most part the terms are interchangeable)... Read more »

Creating a Memorable Wedding Celebration

Gina and David (not their real names) had a traditional Catholic wedding. That was important to them. But they also wanted a way to create a memorable wedding celebration. They succeeded - big time. You see, I was a guest in that wedding. I sat in the congregation and watched all of the pageantry of their tradition with the interest of a friend to whom their tradition meant little. To this day I remember very little of the traditional part of their ceremony. I could not tell you what the priest... Read more »

Planning Wedding Showers: Benefits and Opportunities

Wedding showers are a fun and practical event that can have huge dividends in the establishment of a new family. But even more, a bridal shower offers an opportunity to take a break from the rigors of wedding planning and relax with good friends and enjoy the season and the anticipation of the upcoming big day. Traditionally the Maid of Honor hosts the wedding shower with the help of the bridesmaids. However there are many cases where this is not possible and it is perfectly acceptable for a family... Read more »

3 Types Of Combinatorial Theme Wedding Favors

The first type of wedding favor is Hawaiian with beach theme. A Hawaiian with beach themed wedding favor can be a bundle of fun to prepare. Beach themed bridal showers and weddings have become very well sought after in these few years. The Hawaiian theme set on the backdrop of the ocean beaches which brought together with the colors of white, light blue, gray and sandstone and the combination of the each hue, creating an atmosphere of relaxation and serenity, thus working together to bring the ocean... Read more »

The Problems with Cookie Cutter Weddings

If you just want, “A Wedding,” then perhaps a cookie cutter wedding is the way to go. It is, after all, easy. As a matter of fact, there are wedding facilities available, and not just in Las Vegas or Reno, that provide everything you expect - that is as long as you expect a white dress, black tux, a smattering of flowers, a standard white wedding cake (that might even be artificial so they can reuse it), and a few pictures. If that is all the celebration your wedding deserves, then a... Read more »

Top 5 Wedding Favors Picks In 2007

Crystal wedding favors are hot in 2007 as it blends into monochrome color schemes. Items such as cinderella Glass Slipper candle, pewter carriage or silver gemstone tiara place card holders, a satin slipper wedding cake topper, fairy tale image wine stoppers, a slipper shaped bottle opener and many other that add elegance and class to give the look pop are some alternatives to try for this year. This can be extended to serving up with some iced martini bars to sparkle up the event. This is quite... Read more »

3 Ideas For Cost Effective Wedding Favors

Before deciding on doing homemade wedding favors, you need to consider the amount of time it will take to make these homemade wedding favors and what to offer your guests. Below are some homemade favors you may want to consider:- i) Using five Jordan almonds wrapped in a circle of colored tulle and tied with a matching bow is one cost effective way to tie in the wedding color scheme with a traditional wedding favor. The five Jordan almonds represent wealth, health, happiness, fertility and longevity... Read more »

Buying Wedding Rings: What You Must Know

What more touching or momentous part of the wedding ceremony is there than the exchanging of the wedding rings? It is symbolic of the splendor of your love for one another. More, the rings represent the undying and unqualified love the couple is vowing to each other. Furthermore, the wedding bands are the one item from your wedding that you will keep with you for the rest of your life - even longer than those crystal keepsake mementos from your wedding which will last you for years! As a result,... Read more »