Choosing a product for the wedding (such as venue, wedding cake, centerpieces etc) is quite easier to do, as these things can be viewed, tasted, touched, experienced and so on. Thus, the human senses can be applied to determine which product to choose.
When it comes to choosing a service, it becomes a bit more intricate. This is not only true to services at a wedding, but services in general. The main reason for this claim can be seen as the human senses that are not involved, as with the choosing of a product.
To extent the previous paragraph regarding the inherent difficulty in choosing a preferred service, the following two reasons can be put forward, in my mind, as the reasons why choosing a wedding dj for your event can be so difficult. The two reasons are:
The fact that you are not familiar in the arena of wedding dj's, wedding music, dj equipment etc, as it is a service the average person does not engage with regularly.
DJ services are often associated with un-professional people making use of home-made or below-average equipment, to make a quick buck. This is a stigma that has unfortunately progressed over years, and stigmas are difficult to erase.
Let us now spend the rest of this article in providing you, the reader, and most probably, the planner of a wedding, with information that will give you insight in the arena of wedding dj's, so the above mentioned "reasons of difficulty in choosing a wedding dj" may be mitigated to a large extent, and allow you, to choose a wedding dj that will fulfill your expectations.
The information will be provided in terms of criteria that need to be considered when choosing a wedding dj.
1. Experience
Whether you have gathered a list of possible wedding dj's from the web, or from referrals, interrogate the individual dj companies. Visit their website or contact them directly to determine the experience of the company.
-Firstly you can prompt the number of years that the wedding dj company has been in business for. A good idea will be to also prompt the experience of the dj that is available for your event, which might even include the tertiary qualification, or 8 to 5 occupation of the dj. Give higher preference to companies where the available dj has some tertiary qualification or has an 8 to 5 occupation that is relevant to the "sound" industry.
-Secondly you can prompt the wedding dj company to provide you with a list of venues they have played at the last 12 months. Give higher preference to companies who played at more prestige's venues, as these venues usually have their own criteria to which sub-standard dj's usually NOT comply with.
2. Equipment
Either browse the wedding dj company websites, or prompt them directly for the make and model of the equipment that are to be used at your wedding.
Here are some equipment specific guidelines that might assist you:
Speakers:
Without getting to technical, do the following "rule of thumb" exercise. Use the make and model provided by the company, and do a quick search for the price of such speakers. Equipment from R4,000.00 ($475.00) and higher, per speaker, can be considered for your evaluation of the preferred wedding dj. The higher the value of the speaker, the higher the quality of sound and safety features on the speakers. With "safety features" I refer to the speakers' ability to handle power surges etc.
Remember, a speaker is not just about the power of sound, but also the quality of it, and safety features mentioned above.
Microphones
With respect to microphones, when you hear the make to be SHURE or SENHEIZER, be assured of quality.
Ensure that the dj will use wireless microphones, as this ensures mobility of the MC and other speakers.
As I do not want to only promote the above mentioned brands of microphones, as a "rule of thumb", the wireless microphone's price MUST again be higher than R4,000.00 ($475.00). You can quickly determine the price by browsing for the specific make and model of the microphone.
Lighting
Lighting can become very technical, but this is something you can get pictures for, from the wedding dj company, which make the decision on this criteria much easier.
Give preference to whatever looks the better and fits your event.
I do though want to add that if the make of lighting is "Chauvet", you can be quite at ease.
3. Personal Engagement
A number of suppliers are involved to make your wedding a memorable event. These suppliers are in fact partnering with you. Thus, the question you need to ask is "With whom do I feel comfortable to partner with?".
You may have a couple of your own criteria to answer these questions, but I would like to mention the following few:
Response Time
When you first initiated communication with the dj company, how long did they take to respond, and for all communication there-after, what was their response time.
Quality of communication
Un-professionalism will quickly show itself in the type of responses you get from the dj company, whether through email, or over the telephone. Use your own judgment as to the professionalism of the dj company, but be sure to know that if you experience un-professionalism in the communication, you WILL see some sort of un-professionalism in the service.
To conclude
I do not merely suggest that you should go for the dj company with the most experience, most expensive equipment and best communication skills. I do though suggest that you give attention to these criteria when evaluating a wedding dj for your event.
I hope that this article has given you some guidelines to answer your question of "how to choose a wedding DJ".
If you are planning to get married soon, then one of the most important things you need to decide on is the venue of your wedding. This might sound simple at first glance, but if you start factoring a lot of things, it can get confusing really fast. This article is going to focus on the different aspects of finding a wedding venue.
First things first, you need to find possible venues to host your wedding ceremony. You can ask for recommendation from friends and families. However, if you want to cover more grounds with the least time involved, then nothing beats using the Internet. Simply point your browser to your favorite search engine and perform a search. Type in the keyword ‘wedding venue' and the location of where you wish to held the wedding. A good example would look like - Massachusetts wedding venues and wedding venues Massachusetts. The search engine should be able to provide you with multiple results. This is a good place to start you search for the suitable wedding venue for your special day.
Size
If someone tells you that size is not a big deal when it comes to wedding venues, then you can safely say they are wrong. If you have plans of inviting 100 guests, then you should find a venue that can accommodate 100-120 people. What you do not want to do is overcrowd your venue. The guests will then be rattling inside, and the whole wedding ceremony atmosphere will be lost.
A good tip to keep in mind is that you want everything setup before deciding if you want to rent the place. Most of the time, wedding venues will show you an empty room and state it can hold certain amounts of people. However, it is best that you setup everything, including the chairs and tables. This way you will have a good idea on how the room looks like with everything setup, and decide if it is right for you.
Cost
If have no idea when it comes to wedding ceremonies, then the cost of a wedding venue can easily be the most expensive item that you will have to spend on. However, this does not mean that you have no control over your spending budget. As a means of practicing good financial education, it is best that you set a budget in mind and be disciplined enough to stick with it.
Take not that most wedding venues have set packages depending on the size of the wedding participants. Typically these set packages charge in terms of price per head. The price already includes the evening buffet, toast drinks, wine and meal. It is best that you check these set packages before booking.
Wedding venue? Check. Mood lighting? Check. Flowers? Check. Wedding decorations? Umm, not yet.
This may be the inside of your brain right now as you compile checklist after checklist of things you need to get done before your upcoming wedding. Wedding decorations may very well be one of the last things on your mind. After all, many people view it as an ‘extra.’ If you are in throes of planning your wedding and have not yet thought about wedding décor it’s not too late.
As you will see in this article, wedding decorations can be super simple to arrange. It’s just a matter of knowing what kind of look you’re going for and being proactive about putting small steps in place to achieve it. Here we’ll demonstrate 3 different wedding themes and some of the decor ideas to help bring those themes to life. The themes we’ll be looking at are: the classic wedding, the bohemian wedding, and the modern wedding.
If you are going for a classic and elegant feel for your wedding, try thinking along the lines of neutral colours and plenty of elaborate touches. Start off by arranging silk chair sashes that match your colour scheme. Chair sashes are a good way to create a royal feeling in your venue. Then start thinking about other ways you can create a mood. Centerpieces that tie in with your theme are always effective. Fresh flowers make great centerpieces, but artificial flowers can work just as nicely.
Flowers can be entwined around tea light towers, arranged in small bunches, or in one large central arrangement. Flowers are a great way to add to that feeling of abundance and lavishness. But that’s just the tables. You may also want to think about installing a ceiling or curtain of fairy lights, having a large, elaborate wedding cake and draping large pieces of fabric to add to that feeling of royalty. Whatever you do choose to include in your décor, make sure it ties in nicely with your classic and elegant theme so that the look you choose is unified.
For the Bohemian Themed Wedding, it’s all about including rich, earthy tones and plenty of fun embellishment. Bohemian weddings work nicely with outdoor venues, but they can be just as effective for indoor ones if the decorations are arranged with a bit of thought. Wedding decorations for a bohemian wedding should draw on ethnic influences and should include lots of bold patterns and metallic gold and silver. A good centerpiece idea is to use scented candles and arrange them inside brass lanterns with coloured glass panes.
Mood lighting is also the go-to option. Another décor idea is to use real tree branches decked out in fairy lights and placing them around the venue in pot plants as a way to create that bohemian vibe. The bohemian wedding is just as much about colour as it is about embellishment so don’t be afraid to include both of these when deciding on the décor for your wedding.
While the classic and bohemian themed weddings are all about abundance, the modern wedding centers around clean, sleek lines and a minimalist approach. Colour can be used, but sparingly. If you choose to involve colour, choose just one, or two at the very most. Decorations for the modern wedding should also reflect the minimalist approach. Think modern lighting fixtures, statement centerpieces and clean-cut place cards and table numbers.
Flowers also make great centerpieces for the modern wedding, but instead of them being arranged in a typical way, care should be taken that the arrangements become talking points. The modern wedding is about structure and poise, so choose your decorations carefully so that you don’t veer away from what the values of the modern wedding.
Whichever theme you do decide to run with for your own wedding, the main thing is to follow through with your theme consistently. This will ensure your wedding comes across as authentic. By sticking to your central theme you will also give yourself guidelines to work within, which actually makes planning your wedding decorations easier. Be as creative and resourceful as you can. You’d be surprised how much you’ll be able to achieve without breaking the bank once you add a bit of brain power to the picture.
Enjoy the process. You have hired a personal wedding stylist, (you), so rise to the position and thrive in it. After all, how often do you get the chance to style an entire wedding?
Chandeliers, does anything scream more elegance? They come in all shapes and sizes today and have become a prominent part of wedding decor. Where there wedding is traditional, vintage, Gatsby, garden or something else, there is a chandelier to suit the event! Here are the top 5 we are loving right now.
1) The Traditional Crystal Chandelier:
So stunning! Sparkle sparkle and all that glam! Perfect for any wedding really (who doesn’t love a little glam added to an event?) But particularly fitting with Vintage, Glam, Gatsby and traditional weddings.
2) The Floral Chandelier:
These are really a true work of art. They can be very pricey but if it fits within your budget go for it! Such an amazing statement. There are also some awesome DIY versions floating about on the web if you want to try it out yourself!
3) The Wagon Wheel Chandelier:
Perfect for a Rustic or Barn wedding! Love love the addition of the mason jars to hold the candles. Its a really simple DIY believe it or not and gives a big wow factor to a more understated event.
4) The Colored Chandelier:
A chandelier in any shade your heart desires! Love this multicolored chandelier, if your wedding is a little more quirky and fun a colored chandelier may be the way to further spice things up!
5) The Twig Chandelier:
Beautiful and elegant, but simple and rustic too. Really love this trend right now. They come in all shapes and sizes and colours!
When creating a wedding theme, the most important thing to consider is what best represents you- the bride and groom- as a couple. There's various ways of doing this, like choosing a shared interest, favourite season, favourite animal and of course the location.
And one way that best creates a theme is simple yet extremely effective- colour. Brides often select their favourite colours to base their theme around, however one thing to also think about is what mood that colour creates, and what it means about you.
White:
Symbolic of purity, innocence and cleanliness. White is also a symbol of a fresh beginning or to clear clutter away. White can also represent a desire for simplicity or the simply life, and for older people can be a means of recapturing lost youth. Other personality traits white can represent are honesty, stubbornness, seriousness and shyness.
Yellow:
Generally symbolises wisdom, happiness and intellectual energy. Yellow is also a very imaginative colour and chosen by those seeking self-fulfillment and adventure. People with good senses of humour often tend towards yellow and other personality traits yellow can represent are curiosity, awareness, and those who are driven and focused.
Light yellow:
Intellect, joy and freshness.
Dull yellow:
Caution, sickness and decay.
Orange:
A colour that's great for spicing things up and increasing creativity. Orange appeals to flamboyant and fun-loving people, and also represents joyfulness, enthusiasm and optimism. People who like orange are generally good-natured and popular, but can also be loud and impulsive. Orange can also represent youth, strength and vitality.
Red:
The colour of strength, health, and vitality. Red can also be symbolic of an increased enthusiasm or interest, confidence to pursue your dreams, and can symbolise power and passion. Red is often the color chosen by someone outgoing, aggressive, vigorous and impulsive. People who love red are also often optimistic and open-natured.
Red- orange: Desire, sexual passion, pleasure, and a thirst for action.
Dark red:
Longing, courage, willpower, vigour.
Light red:
Love, sexuality, joy, passion, sensitivity
Pink: A great symbol of love and beauty, pink also embodies the gentler qualities of red. It's also a very blissful colour, and can also represent a funny or quirky personality. People who tend towards pink also often require affection and like to feel loved and secure. Pink also represents personalities that are charming, gentle and artistic.
Purple:
Personalities that like purple are usually unconventional and likely to achieve positions of authority. Purple is also the colour of royalty and can represent magic, mystery, creativity and strength. People who like people are highly individual and can also tend to be witty, sensitive, artistic, intuitive, tolerant and dignified.
Light purple:
Evokes romantic and nostalgic feelings.
Blue:
Symbolic of youth, spirituality, peace and tranquility. Blue can also represent those who are soft, compassionate and caring. Personalities that like blue are faithful, yet can tend to worry too much and be over-cautious. Blue can also represent a sensitive and emotional character, and can be a sign of patience and conscientious.
Light blue:
Associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
Aqua is associated with emotional healing, protection compassion, and inspiration.
Dark blue:
Represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.
Green:
The color of harmony and balance. Green in your life can also represent a new state of balance and hope, renewal and peace. People who like green are also relaxed, compassionate and loyal and can tend to be quite frank, sociable and modest. Green can also represent a refined personality, and those who are inventive, unique and flexible.
Dark green:
Associated with ambition, greed, and money.
Yellow-green can indicate sickness, cowardice, discord, and jealousy.
Olive green is the traditional color of peace.
Brown:
A comforting, solid and earthy colour, brown can also symbolise order, convention, stamina and patience. Brown personalities are usually not impulsive and are steady and conservative, and tend to be reliable and kind. Brown is also a masculine colour that represents maturity, stability, and can create a connection with natural earth.
Reddish brown:
Associated with harvest and autumn.
Grey:
The color of caution and compromise, grey can also symbolise maturity, security, and a neutral, non-invasive feeling. Grey also represents personalities seeking for composure, peace and a willingness to comply. Grey also reduces the intense energy of another colour and can be selected by those suppressing their personalities.
Black :
A timeless, stylish and sophisticated colour, black can also be impressive without being showy. People who tend towards black may also want to give the appearance of mystery and can also be controlling, perfectionists and dominant. Black is also a very dignified colour but can also suppress desires, suggesting inner longings.
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Gold:
A symbol of wealth and also representative of good health. Gold can also symbolise relaxation and enjoyment of life, and can be similar to yellow in representing brightness and cheerfulness, but can also be somber and traditional. People who like gold also tend to be extravagant, wise and powerful.
Silver:
A sleek, glamorous, modern and rich colour, silver can also create a soothing and calm effect. Silver also aids speech and public speaking and enhances patience and perseverance. Silver can also symbolise responsibility and organisation, and can signify nature, earth and a distinguished character.
So whether it be an elegant and sophisticated black and silver-themed wedding you desire, or perhaps a happy and bright yellow-theme, when selecting your colour consider the connotations associated with it to best represent you!
Weddings, like fashion, are also influenced by trends that dictate generations, styles, unique and unforgettable moments. We’ve discovered the major trends for next year, so for those of you who are planning your dream day, here is the guide of what you should definitely consider investing in if you’re tying the knot in 2014!
1. Flower crowns
In 2014, nature has risen beautifully to the heads of many brides, thanks to flower crowns that convey a natural look and tone to the entire wedding – as long as they are coordinated with an ethereal style.
2. Invitations
Victorian silhouettes adapted to modern day are all the rage among brides and grooms, and wedding invitations will also be jumping on the bandwagon in 2014.
3. Flowing and lace wedding dresses
In 2014, wedding dresses are going to be flowing, with little or no volume and lacy, sometimes in pastel shades such as pink, but always with a touch of elegance. The bride’s entire look is more relaxed and natural, as is the use of flat and comfortable shoes, but always with a unique and elegant appearance – as a bride is, and always should be!
4. Natural flowers
The wedding flowers should be natural, with a touch of something random. The base colors are neutral, always with a vibrant detail here and there.
5. Small catering pleasures
Who doesn’t love a delicious hamburger, hotdog, fries ... in miniature? These tiny pleasures are already a part of wedding catering and the trend is here to last: they are tasty and capture the eyes and the taste buds of cheerful guests, whether during the reception cocktail or as a late-night snack during a fun and after-hours wedding celebration.
6. Tables and place cards
Tablescapes that are equally natural and relaxed, but always creative and original, and if you can do it using less resources, that’s a plus!
7. Humor
Not only in the photo booth sessions, but also during the rest of the wedding party: humor and joy are essential for entertaining guests and for creating unforgettable memories. Making sure guests have fun with games for those who don’t like to dance, and generating unexpected moments, are trends to watch for in 2014.
8. Gold!
Gold has arrived and it came to stay. Wedding trends for 2014 add a touch of gold to everything from dresses and decor, to flowers, stationary, manicure... making so many details shine!
9. Decorated chairs for the bride and groom
The bride and the groom’s chairs have always been of great importance, but as an emerging trend, it is a detail that just became even more important. The back of the newlyweds’ chairs are going to be well decorated and super original in 2014, especially with flowers.
10. Wedding cake
The wedding cake is so relaxed that even a stack of donuts or pancakes have become part of the new trends. Even the traditional bride and groom toppers are going to be often replaced by a more abstract concept.
11. Soft photography
Photography also follows trends and, in 2014, favoring soft tones will be all the rage among wedding trendsetters.
12. Balloons
Balloons are definitely here to stay, despite their fluctuating function. They are colorful, fun and scream let’s party!
Source : http://stylishweddingideas.com/articles/12-wedding-trends-2014
The wedding theme is normally the foundation of the entire wedding decor: a guideline that should be complemented by a specific color palette. The wedding theme is the inspiration for all ideas and creativity for transforming the wedding day into something truly special. The chosen wedding theme can start with the wedding invitations and be applied to the smallest of details, the sky is truly the limit.
When a wedding theme and its corresponding color palette are chosen, don’t make the mistake of making the theme too literal or too obvious. For example, if you’ve chosen “birds of paradise” as your wedding theme, you shouldn’t add birds to every single wedding detail or décor. Try and leave something to the imagination of the guests… that’s part of the wedding theme magic. We’ve rounded up 4 wedding theme inspirations that are simple, stylish, timeless and always a hit.
1. Flowers
Flowers are always a perfect wedding theme and there are so many ways to use them cleverly: incorporate a floral pattern into the wedding invitations; choose a formal and elegant floral wedding decoration or something more minimalist and casual (depending on the wedding style you’ve chosen); decorate the entrance to the reception exclusively with flowers; serve hors d'oeuvres decorated with edible flowers; present your guests with rosewater ice cream and a wedding cake topped with sugared roses – elegant ideas for a floral wedding theme.
2. Letters
Letters can be a great idea for any wedding theme because they are always chic – there’s some reason why so many designers are passionate about lettering and fonts! Using the first letters of your names to create a monogram that can be incorporated into the wedding invitations, as well as other cards and paper details is very personalized. Hiring a calligrapher to write your invitations by hand is an elegant touch. Printing your initials or monogram on a satin ribbon and using it to tie the wedding favors will add a very personal feel. Other great ideas for using letters as your wedding theme include: having giant stickers made with your initials and taping them to the dance floor for your first dance; naming each table after a letter or font; instead of topping off the wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom, do it with your monogram. Just remember: you should choose a font that speaks to you and that can be coherent throughout all the wedding details and decor.
3. Stripes
Besides being timeless and beautiful, stripes are great for decorating and creating depth and dimension in a space – however, it’s important that you stick to a monochromatic color scheme in order to avoid too much confusion and visual “noise”. Decorating a wedding with a stripes theme is an easy and stylish way to create an equally stylish wedding. Choosing wedding invitations, cards and place cards that incorporate stripes, can be extremely elegant. Cover the wedding reception tables with large striped tablecloths that can be of nautical inspiration, in blue, or something more classical, like green stripes. Complement the striped tablecloths with large flowers such as hydrangeas, peonies or ranunculus to create a classic and sophisticated look. Just remember: you shouldn’t place stripes everywhere! For example, if you go for striped tablecloths, than the menus shouldn’t have any pattern and be of one color only.
4. Vintage ideas
Vintage is back and wedding themes that travel in time are also very popular. Even though they may seem childlike at first glance, wedding themes that incorporate vintage toys can be wonderful and playful. Who doesn’t remember the Rubik’s cube, checkers or old string-pulled wooden toys? Whoever recalls these magical objects will love remembering them all over again and whoever doesn’t, will love to be introduced to them! Adding an old typewriter to the reception where guests can write a note to the newlyweds or setting up an old photo booth are both great vintage ideas that can also be a lot of fun! Another fun way of incorporating vintage ideas into your wedding theme is using old postcards as the wedding invitations or an antique product as a wedding favor. Besides being very original, these are wonderful ways of adding a bit more emotion and nostalgia to the wedding.
Bridal shower party is the next event after wedding vows that should be celebrated. In this moment, we should decide something unique and cheerful which can describe our pleasant feeling during this sacral moment. And throwing a bridal shower with lingerie bridal shower theme is a sexy idea to apply. There are many aspects that should be prepared when we are going to have a bridal shower with lingerie theme. Cake is number one aspect which commonly influences the decoration of venue. Let’s see some ideas of lingerie bridal party cake designs.
Black and red lingerie cake looks very sexy to choose. As like baby shower party, it is an ideal way to make your party fun and attractive with decoration. In this case, lingerie cake becomes a gorgeous option. The cake is designed as similar as a part of woman’s body. As basic color, red cream covers the whole surface of the cake. With unique curves to reflect real breasts, this red cake is covered by black chocolate. That chocolate is attractively applied to cover the curves and other part of red in front of the breasts. To make this cake looks very similar with the real lingerie, corset closure and ribbon are drawn in the middle of bra and panty with the chocolate sauce. If you see the picture, the black frozen chocolate reflects black lingerie on the top of red skin tone of cake. This black lingerie bridal shower cake is unique and funny to decorate your bridal shower party.
Well, besides cake for lingerie bridal shower, we can apply this stylish wedding party theme on the invitation card. Lingerie is not something embarrassing to display, so why don’t we put it on the bridal shower invitation card. The lingerie may be an idea for card shape, pattern or just decoration. Many unique ideas of lingerie invitation card designs to choose. And they are so attractive to bring much happiness to you and the guests. The lingerie pattern or motif is available to decorate your bridal shower venue. Some stickers or murals in lingerie shape are ready to stick on the wall and banner.
Numerous ideas of wedding are available to consider and choose so that everybody can get his or her dream wedding as desire. Method to do it is actually very simple to understand and follow. We only have to look for some recommendations related to the wedding theme from internet, sort them by the condition and then apply them properly. How to sort the bridal theme is also influenced by the current season. For instance in fall season, we have to choose several models of wedding theme including country style wedding ideas. Well, country style bridal seems very attractive to reflect the fall. Let’s check some characteristics and features of the country wedding style below.
In general, country and rustic style is similar. Both themes have equal typical characteristic which is commonly related to village or countryside scenery as main background. No wonder that every wedding in country style usually picks a venue at barn house, countryside area or farming area. Those areas are perfect to bring the scent of autumn season especially with Oak and Maple leaves spreading out around the area. Besides the venue selection, the country style wedding ideas also offer various options of decoration to beautify your wedding venue. Scheme of brown or other natural color looks elegant and warm in this semi winter season. In addition, we can hold the wedding outside as well as inside of building. For fall outdoor wedding concept, at least we have to ensure the condition of climate in order to predictable accident will not happen during the party.
Table guests’ arrangement is imperative in this moment. We may choose some medium or big wooden round tables to arrange randomly in the venue. Don’t forget to place the bride and groom table in a place where all guests can see them no matter what the angle. Ordinary centerpiece seems enough to complete this table arrangement. Small dry branches located in a vase and some stylish orange flowers look warm and relaxing set as a table centerpiece. Well, basically the concept of the country style wedding ideas is easy to handle. The most important thing is we have to ensure your bridal venue is full of wood accent, neutral scheme and nature scenery.
This Mindy Weiss event was inspired by the rolling verdant hills and fresh flavors of Tuscany, but we also think it captures the elegance of a bygone era. If you're going the vintage route, lace is a must: Look for a gown with a modern twist, like this bride's matching bolero and sheer sleeves. A muted color palette with ivory, slate grey, rose, and gold is soft and pretty.
Unusually-shaped chandeliers hung from the overhead trellis and billowy fabric was used to create a faux canopy. Wood chairs were mixed with covered chairs with fabric floral detailing. The vintage theme can even extend to food and serving pieces, too: "We placed a French baguette at each place setting for guests, used vintage bottles wrapped with craft paper and twine for fresh lemonade and had a spread with produce like grapes," said Weiss. What's for dessert? A five-tier all-white cake with intricate detailing and a monogram of the couple's initials, accented with a delightfully old-fashioned cake figurine.
I have just watched the movie called ” My big fat Greek wedding”, that movie is really good and I thought that a Grecian wedding theme would be really cool. Imaging white pillars with flowers on the top with draping see thought white chiffon and a goblets with wine inside and gold plates with fruit mainly grapes. Well, what a dreamy wedding!!!
Source from : www.bridalcookie.com
Flowers and Foliage Cake
Grecian Gold headdresses made their mark during the Hellenistic period; here, they make for a fitting cake motif. Made of gum-paste flowers painted with gold luster dust, the wreaths, along with the Corinthian column-inspired tiers, turn this cake into a Greek fantasy. Encircled in real ribbon and topped with a Champagne coupe bubbling over with a necklace, of course.
Dragee Monogram
Representing the union of two lives, a monogram is a natural for any reception. Here, gold dragees compose a single initial, set against a background of white.
Wreath and Monogram
In this formal, hand-engraved set, an embossed Georgian-style wreath and monogram connect the different items. Some of the icons are inked in gold; others are blind-embossed. On the invitation, menu, and place card, the gold is picked up in the beveled edge of the card stock.
Seating Cards
Manzanita branches, with berry clusters attached, were sprayed gold and hung from ribbons. Threaded over them are wide ochre ribbons that hold calligraphed seating cards in place. The contrasting gold ribbon is anchored at intervals with fabric glue. Glittering millinery flowers add the final touch.
Wedding Favor Ring Boxes with Truffles
For this gem of a favor, we nestled sparkly truffles into ring boxes.
Chocolate Bars
A trio of chocolate bars gets an instant upgrade when wrapped in shiny foil and tied with metallic twine.
Chocolate Nuggets
Brushed with edible luster dust, these amazing multifaceted lustrous chocolate nuggets are almost too beautiful to bite into (the operative word being "almost").
Branch Centerpiece
You wouldn't want to gild the lily, of course, but a leafy branch? An altogether different matter. "Gold can add glamour, but it's easy to go over the top with it," says designer Matthew Robbins, who created the arrangement here. Juxtapose opulent gold branches (in the form of faux bay-laurel twigs) with the humble grace of wood (apply gold Rub 'N Buff and drill holes) for a decadent yet simple centerpiece.
Rustic Chandelier
Adorned with vintage fabric flowers and dried protea leaves, this manzanita branch makes for a bold "chandelier," especially when spray-painted gold, perfect for highlighting a particular area in a large room (wedding cake over here!).
Guest-Book Table Display
This easy yet elegant idea transforms an often overlooked spot into a glowing focal point. For a gold-leaf effect, affix candy wrappers with silver backing to the outsides of glass hurricanes using spray adhesive, then pop in pillar candles.
Wedding-Band Cake
Inspired by 19th-century fine white china that was shipped plain from France and trimmed with gold paint once it reached the United States, this white cake is dressed with metallic ribbons.
Bow Accent
Ribbons, hand-dyed in tea leaves, drift down the back of an A-line organza gown to give it a gilded touch.
Bouquet
A gorgeous grouping of mini phalaenopsis orchids and ocher garden roses, yellow tree peonies, fuzzy bunny tails, and millinery flowers feels as if it has just been picked from a field of dreams. A gold satin ribbon ties it all together.
Source from : http://www.marthastewartweddings.com
