Stop to think for a moment: You have painstakingly put together your wedding event, and done all you could to make this as perfect as you wished; but you take a look around your guests and realized that only half of them were able to make it to your wedding. You obviously missed out your wedding save-the-date cards to ensure your guests kept themselves available on this special day of yours.Although wedding save-the-date cards are not part of the...more
Are you a style-conscious celebrity watcher, eager to catch the newest trend in wedding gowns? Do you scour bridal mags looking for the best fashion forward ideas? Fashionistas everywhere know that stylish wedding invitation ideas are just as important as the wedding favors or the floral arrangements. Look for these top trends in the best wedding invitations for 2010:*Mix-n-Match - The go-to fashion for the New Year is fast becoming coordinating...more
Planning for a wedding is not an easy task. It could be an extremely stressful, and trying time, especially as the big day approaches. When couples worry about coordinating all of the details of the wedding, just to make sure everything goes according to plan. Probably, one of the most important details of the wedding that a couple has to decide on is the actual date of the wedding. This is usually the detail that is taken care of first. Factors in choosing a date include: the availability of the venue where the wedding will take place. Availability of friends and family on the assigned date. Some venues where weddings are held offer discounts on days when traditionally, weddings are not held. Also, the time the wedding takes place also become a factor in the expense. For example, mornings, and afternoon receptions are somewhat more cheaper that receptions held at nighttime. It is also advisable to set a budget, even before a couple start to make plans. This way they'd be able to organize the details according to the budget they could afford. Once you've done this, you can now choose a venue for the wedding. Some places offer discounts, depending on the time of year. Just after the...more
There are a number of different wedding dress styles to choose from and unless you frequently wear ball gowns etc. you may not know what will suit you best. A good idea would be to try on several different styles and when you see "the one" you will know it is the one for you!As a brief guide to some of the more usual styles available...more
We are in a global recession and weddings are expensive Im sure neither of these things is new to anyone who is busy planning a wedding. Though the church rental, dress, and honeymoon costs are difficult to avoid, there are plenty of ways to save money by cutting back costs on small things. One small aspect of planning a wedding that builds up to a...more
If you are getting married now, you have undoubtedly attended a wedding before. Before you attended that wedding, think about the wedding invitations you received in the mail prior to the actual eventdid it seem classic? Trendy? Contemporary? Original? Now think about how the actual wedding matched up to your expectations. Chances are, your perception of the wedding invitations was somewhat similar to the perception of the actual wedding. Obviously, this is because wedding invitations and the ensuing wedding are both reflections of the individuals getting married and an expression of the love that has brought them together. Now that you are getting married, keep this in mind: your wedding invitations should be about you. The following questions are good guidelines to keep in mind when you start planning what will be peoples first impressions of your weddingthe invitation.Classic or Contemporary?Think about the other aspects of your wedding. Are you getting married in a traditional church setting or something more quirky and modern like an art gallery? Will the bride be wearing a classy white dress or something more unique? If you are trying to create a classic, fairytale wedding,...more
One mistake many couples make when planning their wedding invitations is to pick their favorite colors or to just use a traditional white invitation when they would be more comfortable with something more expressive. This is not always a bad idea,...more
The joining of two people in holy matrimony has been around since the dawning of humanity, but many of the customs and traditions associated with the ceremonial union of a bride and groom have evolved over time. Understanding just where certain...more
Everything depends on season. Instead of the typical flower or rings intertwined themed wedding invitations, a good rule of thumb to follow is to determine what kind of invitations based on the season during which your wedding is being held. The...more
Your wedding should reflect you, the person you are marrying, and the love that you are celebrating, down to every tiny detail. This may seem overwhelming at first, but as you examine the little things that make a wedding special, you will see how...more
When you want to knock their socks off; when you want them to stand up and cheer; when nothing but the best will do because it is your wedding day; that is when you serve a spectacular wedding cake. Do not let the vision of confetti, the crash of...more
One of the most important things whenever somebody wants to get married is to have a complete line-up of the couple's guests. Along with this preparation is the creation of wedding invitations that should reflect your earnest desire to invite those...more