5 STUFFS YOU DONT WANT TO FORGET ON YOUR HONEYMOON

There is a special kind of mental state unique to soon-to-be brides. Scattered and jumbled with mental lists threatening to explode the cerebrum, a bride to be’s brain is, quite simply, a mess. Let’s call this unusual phenomenon, “Bride Brain”. Bride Brain occurs in a high percentage of brides and is known to cause forgetfulness and an overall feeling of vagueness.

Bride Brain is responsible for things like brides getting lost while driving a route they could do in their sleep. Bride Brain is also responsible for those times brides find themselves in a certain place to completely forget the reason they came. Because a bride’s brain does tend to hold a lot more information than is natural, it is a good idea to find ways to manage the time before your wedding so that you can get done what is needed and not forget your name in the process.

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Let’s take the honeymoon planning, for example. Before your wedding your honeymoon is no doubt on your list of things to organise. But with Bride Brain playing up, how to ensure you don’t forget something important? If you’re suffering from a bad case of this weird phenomenon, this article will eliminate some of your packing stress by providing you with 5 important things to remember for your honeymoon.

Relaxed clothing
Honeymoons are meant to be easy and relaxed, just like the models in the ads. Leave your high heels, stiff jackets and perfectly coiffed hair behind, and opt for casual, easy clothing. Make sure to research the weather and pack accordingly. Relaxed, comfortable clothing is the way to go.

Sunscreen
Your honeymoon destination is likely to be somewhere sunny. Avoid turning into a red, peeling version of yourself by coming prepared with some of your favourite sunscreen. The last thing you need is to have to go scavenging around to find your preferred brand in a new and foreign town. And we all know that there are good suncscreens and, well…not such good ones.

Medication
If you or your partner have any prescribed medications it’s important to take them with you as you may not be able to access them otherwise. Birth control pills also fall under this category.

Travel insurance
Nobody ever expects things to go wrong, especially on something as blissful as a honeymoon, but the reality is that it’s better to come prepared than suffer the consequences. For this reason it’s always a smart idea to take out travel insurance before you leave on your trip. If nothing else, your peace of mind is worth the extra few dollars.

Phone charger
While many couples would prefer to leave technology behind in favour of each other’s company, having a charger will provide you with a phone if you were to need it. And without a smartphone how else would you tweet out a photo of the two of you reclining on the beach?

While packing for your trip, remind yourself again that honeymoons are supposed to be a relaxing and energizing time out. There is no need to weigh yourself down by packing unnecessary items. Leave behind the hair straighteners, the sky high heels, the overweight luggage and the laptops with work assignments waiting to get done. Instead, pack your bags with the easiest, breeziest of clothing and the other essential items mentioned above and you’ll be on the road to a wonderfully indulgent few days.

Just try not to forget your husband. It won’t be much of a honeymoon without him on board.

So what can you not travel without ?

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WEDDING PLANNING : 3 STEPS BEFORE PLANNING A WEDDING

How do you begin to plan a wedding? There are steps for planning a wedding that are easy to follow. The steps below are a combination of what the experts say and based on some experiences with brides.

There are 3 major decisions you must make first:

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1. Set the date. Ideally you want to give yourself a 1 year or no less than 9 months to plan. If you are one who is planning a fast wedding in less than 4 to 6 months, you have to get started right away. You also have to be ready to compromise and know there will be a number of things you won't be able to acquire or do for your wedding because of the short period of time. With fast wedding planning, you have to be flexible!

2. Wedding ceremony and reception location. Will it be a religious ceremony or will it take place somewhere else like a grand ball room? Will you have a destination wedding? Will it be outdoors or indoors? Once you figure out where you will have the ceremony and reception this sets the tone for your wedding.

3. Wedding theme and formality. Will your wedding be a very formal or an informal event? Your wedding ceremony and reception site will have a bearing on choosing the formality you should have. Will your wedding and reception have a theme? Some popular themes are the beach wedding theme, hollywood-glam theme, and the Cinderella-fairytale theme. Vintage weddings and Medieval-Renaissance weddings are also popular.
It is a must that you figure out the answers to the questions above before you pick out your wedding dress and anything else dealing with your wedding. Why is this important?

Because if you don't take these steps for planning a wedding, you will find yourself making costly mistakes, like having to buy another wedding dress because you hadn't done the planning first. This happens to brides who pick the dress and then later decide on a theme or change the venue, which now doesn't work with the gown.

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12 Wedding Trends for 2014

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

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Ideas and Styles for an Elegant Wedding

Autumn fantasy with petals

The autumn theme is always a rich theme, because the autumn’s colours are very cosy and rich. For a cosy wedding, this theme can perfectly be the chosen one. If your wedding is to be celebrated in the autumn, it becomes a lot easier to make this theme real. You have the most diversified elements of nature at your disposal, like leaves, tree branches and fruits that might help in the decoration, making the expenses with the party’s decoration a bit inferior. Therefore, colours like brown, yellow and red are the predominant colours in this theme. The most beautiful decorative elements might by achieved with the most simple ingredients. I advise the use of silky fabrics like organza, overlaid with brownish colours and pearl as a basis for the table decorations. This kind of fabric always gives a luxurious and cosy look to any environment. To decorate the tables I advise a centre of yellow roses, orange and light red roses. This centre can be complemented in an original way with season fruits, like apples, grapes, leaves, tree branches, moss, berries, etc. It’s all a matter of your personal taste, creativity and imagination. I advise the use of different sized candles to help creating a cosy and nice environment. Don’t forget that candles are never too many.

Blue Melancholy
This theme is very common in summer time because it transmits a sense of freshness, providing a dramatically calm aura. Several blue and white tones are abundantly used in all the elements. I advise you to use transparent glass plates, to create an ambience that is the most glacial possible. The main elements are glasses, white flowers and light blue satins. The table centres should be constituted by mixtures of floral motives made by several layers of white and blue flowers, hydrangeas are a lovely possibility and they are available during summer time, with their extremely harmonious white and lilac tons. This scenery must be complemented with little white candles and white and light blue satin ribbons, which might be placed on chairs, napkins, candles or even on the table itself. Don’t forget that the theme should always be applied to the whole wedding and not only in the decoration of the place were the party takes place. Don’t forget the wedding cake, the bride’s bouquet, the groom’s flower and the decoration of the place where the ceremony takes place.

Candles and roses romance

Two of the most fundamental romantic items are, definitely, candles and roses. Rose petals have always been the main actresses in a romantic stage, lighted by a tenuous candle light. Who doesn’t feel romantic in an ambience like this? This kind of theme is one of the most chosen for wedding ceremonies and parties. All right, so you don’t want a marriage like all the others? Choose candles with different shapes for tables, make a small candle cascade, since the highest to the sorter one, and complement them with tiny roses wrapped around them, all of this based on a bed of rose petals… can you imagine anything more sensual than this? The roses must be of a light pink tone to create a subtle environment, the fabrics must be translucent, preferably romantic transparent fabrics with discrete embroideries that remind old weddings. This theme might serve as a testimony of your romance.

Winter Textures
An ambience of richness and opulence can never exist without textures. This look is the ideal for a winter party. Gold and amber colours should always be lighted with the shine of the candles that surround these tones. Candles might be decorated with golden translucent filigree leaves and the table centres should be constituted by rich bouquets of an amalgam of hot coloured flowers like yellow, amber, pearl and orange. The fabrics must be heavy, amber coloured, or brownish, with golden rich textures, without forgetting the marking plates in golden tons, as well as the glasses made of a yellowish glass. Each guest should have a small miniature bouquet similar to the one in the centre, placed on his or her right side (below the glasses). This decoration makes the party richer and, at the same time, creates an extremely pleasant hot ambiance of intimacy. If you don’t wish to have a table centre with flowers, you can replace it by candle trios in geometric shapes, like squares, maintaining the small individual bouquets.

Chocolate Fantasy

Who doesn’t love chocolate? And why not pay it a tribute on your wedding day? You may offer all kinds of chocolates to your guests, served with champagne or white chocolate martinis. With a creative basis, use a golden chocolate box. From here, you can come up with several creative ideas.

Table centres do not have to be made of flowers, a creativity touch is always a successful recipe to make your guests compliment you for a different moment. Therefore, as a basis, you should choose golden satins overlaid by double individual tablecloths in reddish tones with golden textures. Between each double individual tablecloth place brownish cardboard boxes wrapped in golden slipknots and above them, instead of a bow, place a sumptuous white chocolate arrangement, decorated with heaps, berries, dry fruits, etc… leave it all to your imagination. Of course, you can not forget the coherence of the environment, for example, the bride’s cake must be a chocolate cake.

To highlight colour

Any place where you wish to highlight any object, flowers or even someone, the colour to have as a basis is always grey. Grey is a mixture of all colours, so any other colour will be enhanced when over it. If you wish to have colourful flower arrangements or any other colourful objects, or even distinguish the bride with her wedding dress at the place of the party, the ideal will be to have grey tones on the tables, because this colour is very similar to silver, and who doesn’t like a silvery tone? On the market, there are several grey fabrics, which are not monotonous at all. All you need is a little shine to create an ambience of refinement.

Source : http://stylishweddingideas.com/articles/ideas_and_styles_for_an_elegant_wedding

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Formal, Semi-Formal and Informal Weddings

Formal weddings

Usually, formal weddings are more elaborated and solemn weddings, in which there is a religious ceremony, including a formal reception, where guests sit at the table to taste several types of dishes, accompanied by the sound of a nice orchestra. The bride and groom’s clothes must follow the most rigorous rules.

Semi-formal weddings

This wedding can be celebrated on the open air, at a special place for the bride and groom or even at home, where the dressing code is no longer that rigorous. It is followed by a light meal, like a buffet or a cocktail, perhaps with a small musical group performing.

Informal weddings

These weddings, very similar to the semi-formal, are usually weddings that stand out by being different and casual. After the ceremony, there can simply be a small reception where some Hors d’Oeuvres with cake and champagne are served, or even just cake and champagne.

Source : http://stylishweddingideas.com/articles/formal_semi_formal_and_informal_weddings

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Wedding Tips : How to Plan a Vintage Wedding

Planning a wedding could very well be one of life’s most fabulous things – from the ceremony to the reception, everything must be perfect, including a certain sense of style which reflects the bride and the groom. In order to be successful, it is necessary to plan, structure ideas and then put them into action. But first, you must dream: dream about your dream wedding and then get to it and embrace the challenge it is to plan a wedding according to the style you’ve always dreamed of. Many brides and grooms dream about a vintage wedding, based on the retro style from the 20s, 40s, 60s… a little bit of the past, with a modern touch. Here are some ideas for those couples who want to plan a vintage wedding.

 
Vintage style
By choosing a vintage style wedding, don’t forget that you must consider all the different details that a wedding encompasses: decoration, wedding invitations, bride’s dress, groom’s suit, ring boy, transportation, favors, photography… If you’ve chosen to go vintage style or simply want to incorporate vintage ideas in your wedding, you should decide if you want the wedding to have some reminders of the past, together with a touch of modernity; or if you want the wedding to be completely theme-oriented, completely vintage style.

Choose an era
Each era has certain details that make it unique: the 20s have that irreverent spirit, associated to the great Hollywood parties and elegant banquets, with guests arriving in Rolls-Royces, the ladies dressed in flirty low-rise dresses and polite gentleman wearing handsome tuxedos. In the 60s, dresses were feminine and perfect, just like Audrey Hepburn in Christian Dior; and the 70s were very extravagant, very disco style. Vintage implies antique and from another era, which means that a vintage wedding should include simple and sporadic details, so as not to make the wedding overbearing or completely out of context.

Photography for a vintage wedding
The type of photography chosen for the wedding can also be inspired by vintage style. For example: the type of photography from the 50s is the happy family portrait, advertising style, very vivid and colorful; the type of photography from the 70s has a certain blur and pastel colors, a lot of sun and life. Therefore, and in agreement with a vintage style wedding, the wedding photographs, or just part of them, can also reflect that era. Speak to your photographer and recreate some scenarios where it is possible to be photographed according to the style of the era that you have chosen as the wedding theme.

Vintage details
When you think about the style of a certain era, you should also decide if you want to add a romantic, special, extravagant or ecological touch to it – in order to guarantee that you are indeed planning the wedding of your dreams. The music that will be the soundtrack of your wedding can also be characteristic of the era, such as Frank Sinatra in the 50s. However, always include some party music, so that your guests can dance and have fun. Relatively to the wedding invitations, you can give them an antique touch, like including a photograph of the bride and groom dressed according to that era or using old postcards from that time if you’re lucky to find them. You can take this type of details one step further and ask your guests to come to the wedding dressed according to the theme that you’ve chosen for your vintage wedding.

Vintage style venueThe venue where the wedding will be held should also reflect the vintage era that you have chosen for your theme. If you’re going with the 50s, a country house with a luxurious green garden, a tuxedo-clad band, cherries and a chic picnic style is ideal. If, for example, you’re gravitating towards the 20s, the perfect location would be a mansion from the 1920s, where a sumptuous dinner is served, decorated in shades of silver and gold, surrounded by tons of pearls and champagne.
The bride’s dress, the groom’s suit

The bride’s dress should also have that vintage touch: a 1950s style dress – full skirt and knee-length – with a birdcage veil and a small bouquet. The groom’s suit should be inspired by the New York business man style: the series Mad Men is a great source of inspiration! Creating a vintage style wedding is a big challenge but could be a completely successful one if both the bride and the groom have great style and decorating instincts.

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Gold Ring Designs for Men in Classic Yellow Scheme

Yellow gold is very outstanding in some decades ago when the white gold was very expensive and rare among the society. This gold type is also popular with its high price rate depending on the content and karat level. Even until now, many people either women or men prefer to wear the yellow gold ring rather than the white gold. One of the reasons says that the yellow gold jewelry is more suitable for any skin tone, not like the white gold. Generally, the white gold looks suitable for people who have lighter skin tone only. Well, in India and Asia, many men wear the yellow gold ring designs for men.

The yellow gold ring designs for men mostly worn in certain occasion or event including wedding. The design concept of the yellow gold ring is different from one to another. Some yellow gold rings come simply with much manly atmosphere on the design. Other gold rings even come more innovative with stylish pattern and embellishment installed along the band. Well, the ring design basically can describe the personality of the wearer. For you who are macho, there are several yellow gold rings which are intentionally designed to show the masculine scent. Those rings are typically made thickly and toughly. Round band may incorporate flat texture on the topping area. And this flat part is decorated by metallic white gold. According to the photo, this white gold scheme appears simply in asymmetric line crossing the flat band part. If you realize it, you will find that the whole ring shape is similar with a wrist watch in mini version.

Occasionally, the yellow gold ring designs for men also involve diamond to beautify it. The application of diamond has a main purpose to make the gold ring more exclusive and expensive. As usual, the diamond grains are usually attached along the ring band. For macho ring look, the ring doesn’t install the diamond as the topping stone. The diamond is typically divided into tinier pieces and then attached along the band for embellishment. Finally, the yellow gold will look modest for men.

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Personalized Wedding Gifts in Decorative Plate Ideas

To create a meaningful gift for the newly wed, we should think differently from other guests. Many guests might have thought about a special gift in their mind as well. In this case, we must think bit different that is usually out of other guest’s mind. Well, we can call this special gift as personalized wedding gifts. It is a gift which is only you who can make it and not many people think the same idea as you. Generally, custom or personalized wedding gift is easy to make. Moreover, many models of it are available to choose such as T-shirt, apron, wall art, photo frame and album, couple watch, couple cups and many more. So, why don’t we try something different by choosing decorative plate idea for your best friend’s custom wedding gift?

The personalized wedding gifts in decorative plate idea are very unique and meaningful. It is easy to get and make. What we have to do is to find the best place where we can print a meaningful wording on the plate. Nowadays, there are numerous places which provide printing service for solid media like plate and cup. And we only have to visit and pay for the service. Finding the plate is the most exiting moment. We can buy a medium size plate from home appliances stores in the downtown. We can choose the plate depending on your desire. However, the plate is available in numerous shapes and colors. It is better to pick the white plate in order to the printed wording can be displayed clearly on the plate. For the decorative details of the plate, usually people can ask the printing service staff to make it for us. In addition, we can choose the design as desire including the color, the wording font and content.

The personalized wedding gifts are also suitable as wedding anniversary gift. We only have to change the wording according to the wedding life’s age. Are you confused in arranging the plate wording? Well, generally, people will write nick name of both groom and bride, date of the wedding, and some wishes among them. Some samples are shown in the uploaded pictures. You may imitate and match the wedding gift wording with your friend’s wedding moment.

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Wedding Tips : How to Choose Your Wedding Dress

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

 

Knowing the place and time of your wedding will help focus your search. Will you be having a daytime ceremony on the beach? You can rule out ball gowns with long trains and dramatic embellishments. Exchanging vows in a candlelit cathedral? Avoid short slip dresses or anything that looks like it could be worn to a cocktail party. Most fabrics are suitable year-round, but some, like linen and organdy, are more appropriate for warm weather, while velvet and brocade are best left for winter.

SET A BUDGET
Figure out how much you want to spend, and tell the salesperson before she starts bringing out gowns. That way you won't lose your heart to a dress you can't afford. Typically, a wedding ensemble, including veil, undergarments, and any other accessories, accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the total wedding cost. Factor in extras, such as alterations—which can add a few hundred or a few thousand dollars depending on how involved they are—and shipping fees. Once the dress arrives, it may require professional pressing or steaming, which can tack on a hundred dollars or more.

START EARLY
Begin shopping six to nine months before your wedding. It takes about four months for a manufacturer to make a dress and another two months to complete the alterations. Very elaborate gowns will take longer. Short on time? Many shops do rush orders for an additional fee, but your choices will likely be limited. They also may have a sale section with samples you can buy off the rack. If you're lucky, you can get one that needs just minor alterations.

DO YOUR RESEARCH
It's not every day you see terms such as basque waist or Watteau train or try to differentiate between three shades of white. Pore over bridal magazines, books, and websites to learn about fabrics, silhouettes, and the lexicon so you can better convey what you're looking for. Start a folder with pictures of dresses or details that appeal to you, and take it with you when you shop.

MAKE A GAME PLAN
Decide where you want to go and call stores in advance to find out which designers they carry, the price range of their dresses, and if they sell accessories and provide alterations. Most salons require that you schedule an appointment. If possible, shop on a weekday but not during your lunch hour when you'll be rushed. Don't shop till you drop—limit yourself to two stores a day, so you don't get exhausted or forget what you've seen. Carry a notebook and jot down dress descriptions (photos are usually prohibited until you buy a gown).

BRING BACKUP

Take anything you know you want to wear, such as a special necklace or your grandmother's veil. Boutiques will often provide bustiers, strapless bras, and shoes, but you may want to bring your own. You'll also need the advice of a few trusted confidantes, but not too many: An opinionated entourage can be confusing and frustrating. Invite one or two people who know your taste, will be honest with you, and whose judgment you trust.

FIND A DRESS FOR LESS
You don't have to spend a million bucks to get the perfect gown. Besides having sale racks, many salons hold big sales once or twice a year to clear out "gently worn" or discontinued samples (usually in sizes 6, 8, or 10). To find out when these are, call stores, go to designers' websites, and sign up for mailing lists. Also register for trunk shows, where designers debut new lines. Sometimes boutiques offer discounts if you buy on the show day.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND

This is the mantra repeated over and over by bridal consultants. So take their advice, even if what they urge you to try on doesn't seem like your style. Some dresses don't look like much on the hanger but look great on. On the other hand, never let yourself be talked into purchasing a gown you're not in love with.

FOCUS ON FIT, NOT SIZE

Bridalwear often runs smaller than ready-to-wear; if you normally buy an 8, you may need a 12. So forget the numbers and don't insist on a smaller size because you intend to lose weight before the wedding—order the one that fits now. A gown is easy to take in, but difficult and costly to let out.

GET IT IN WRITING
Before putting down a deposit (usually 50 percent), go over the contract with your bridal consultant. Find out when the gown will be ready, the estimated fee for alterations, if it can be shipped out of state (or country), what the cancellation policy is, and what recourse you have if the dress is damaged or comes without the requested modifications. Finally, double-check that the manufacturer's name, style number, size, and color are correct.

MAKE THE MOST OF EACH FITTING

It usually takes two or three fittings to adjust a gown, but don't be shy about asking for more if you think tweaks are needed. The first appointment occurs about two to four months before the wedding, at which time you need to have your undergarments, shoes, and accessories. You may also want to get your hair done in the style you will wear. Can you lift your arms easily? Do the straps stay up? Do any seams pucker? The last fitting takes place a week or two before the event. Bring your mother, an attendant, or whomever will be helping you into your gown.

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Rose Wedding Theme Inspiration

If you’re thinking of having a rose wedding theme, congratulations! This is probably the flower that is most associated with love, romance and weddings. And thanks to its popularity, there are lots of accessories that you can use to give your wedding a rose theme.
In addition to your bridal and venue flowers, here are some ideas to complete your theme.

1. Rose Wedding Favors
There are plenty of rose theme wedding favors to choose from. I particularly like favors that are practical in nature, so I was drawn to these elegant cookies, candies or even candles You could also choose the ever-popular tin of mints, which are the ideal way to say ‘thank you’, and are easy for guests to carry. (BridalCookie’s Wedding favors can help you find out the best cookie gift match with your wedding theme).

2. Rose Flower Petals
One of the most popular ways to decorate a reception room is to use rose petals. We do it frequently! I personally prefer to use fresh petals and you can now order them over the Internet, freshly picked. You could also choose to have fresh petals that have been freeze dried. These have the advantage of being easy to store and transport. Or for ultimate convenience you could choose silk petals.
You can use rose petals to can decorate the reception tables, be used as confetti, or sprinkled on the ice bucket holding champagne.
Petals are also popular for use by flower girls. The basket below would make an ideal container for rose petals and a useful gift that could be used after the event. Why not complete the look with this porcelain rose gift set. It includes a satin mini-purse that can be personalized with your flower girl’s name. I know a couple of little one’s that would love that!

3. Rose Wedding Invitations
There are a number of different invitations that feature roses. You can choose from a traditional or more contemporary style of invitation. Many of the online retailers now offer an amazing range that can be customized with whatever wording you want. 

4. Other Wedding Rose Accessories
You can complete your rose wedding theme by providing your guests with disposable cameras that have this design. These are great for capturing natural moments throughout the reception.
And if you’ve just got engaged, why not send out some of these rose themed ‘save the date‘ magnets. You don’t want your bridesmaids booking their holidays on your wedding date!

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Five Top Trends for Winter Brides

What does a beautiful winter bride make? While it may be too cold and dark to have the ceremony outside (brrrrr!), Fabienne Slater of Elian Concept Weddings & Events says winter brides should embrace the magic of the season and work with the elements to bring elegance to indoor events.

So what can brides to do brighten up and prettify their winter weddings?

Lace it up!
“Lace is such a fashion-forward theme. Look for lace details on stationery then pair with lace napkin rings, lace gloves and a Kate Middleton-style lace-trimmed dress. You can also find lace dresses for your bridesmaids on the high street.”

Wear coloured shoes
“Statement shoes work well with a winter setting. A bright colour pop of red, pink or purple will add personality to your outfit.”

Be a winter princess with some dazzling head jewellery
“You can add sparkle to your winter wedding with a jewelled headband. Perfect for long hair, set in glamorous waves.”

Stay warm and luxurious in faux fur and feather wraps
“Keep warm outdoors with faux fur or feather wraps, or angora cashmere boleros. ”

Keep it all white as snow

 
“A white winter theme is classic and enduring – and also easy to match. Bouquets of white roses, crisp white table linen and snow-white chair covers will look effortlessly elegant.”

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Wedding Concept and Inspiration : All Ideas for A Vintage Wedding

Getting married is a beautiful life event, unfortunately it can be a costly event as well. If you’re on a tight budget, go vintage! Vintage puts a classic touch on a traditionally fashionable, over-the-top day.

1. Fashion. Nothing is more vintage than a white skirt suit with slingbacks and a gorgeous bouquet of lilies.. Pin your hair back in simple combs and keep your makeup fresh.

2. Reception. Holding a elegant reception for your close family and friends in a quiet restaurant or at your parent’s home is the way to go. Enlist the help of everyone for the food and keep the decor simple in vintage style.

3. Photography. When going vintage, you must go flowery, black & white or simple single colour theme. Everyone will look attractively beautiful and out-shinning, no matter what!

4. Cake. A simple single-layer wedding cake is ideal stick with traditional buttercream and a vintage bride and groom topper.

5. Invitation. Wedding invitations are the guests’ first glance into the overall theme of the wedding. Creating your own beautiful vintage-chic invitations can be a simple and rewarding process. Just customize the invitation colors to your wedding’s color scheme.

6. Honeymoon. Niagara Falls, where else? Niagara Falls has lost its appeal to newlyweds as the years have gone by, but why rush off to a resort full of bikini-clad girls when you can visit one of nature’s most beautiful (and romantic) spots.

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Planning A Wedding In Four Seasons (Winter Weddings, Spring Weddings, Summer Weddings, Autumn Weddings)

Make life easy and take advantage of what each season has to offer when planning the wedding. Not only will it be easier to find flowers and foods that are in season, the celebration will be organic and natural.

Winter Weddings

The décor may reflect the holidays, or simply embrace the season. Decorate the church with seasonal flowers or stay with all white and silver for a snowy effect. Colors for the bridesmaids may be red and green to celebrate the holidays, or the bride may choose to go with the richness plum and gold or silver metallic.

Crystal snowflakes suspended from the ceiling at the reception sparkle and twirl, creating a winter wonderland. Holly and mistletoe above each doorway add even more romance to the event. Floral arrangements reflecting those from the wedding will maintain the desired mood of the season. Serve hearty food with hot cider. Send guests home with commemorative ornaments.

Spring Weddings

Flowers, flowers and more flowers. Spring is the best season to go crazy with a variety of flowers—from daisies to roses. This is also the ideal season for bridesmaids to be in a variety of colors, creating a rainbow wedding party. Or have them wear any combination of yellow and green.

Stay with the floral theme for the reception, from the entrance to the cake. Fresh, early-season, fresh-from-the-garden fruit and vegetables with yogurt dip add to the freshness of the seasonal theme. A cake with wispy flowers and elusive butterflies will delight the guests. Pretty bud vases are the perfect wedding favor for guests.

Summer Weddings

Summertime is the ideal season to have a beach or beach-themed wedding. Decorate the church in pastels, from the flowers to tulle draped over the pews. Glue or wire clusters of shells to continue with the theme. Bridesmaids will appreciate wearing the universally flattering color of turquoise. Add small shells to their summer flower bouquets.

Whether the reception is on the beach or indoors, decorates with starfish, fishnets and more seashells. Tiki torches are ideal for a real beach wedding. Or use paper lanterns indoors. Stark white linens with flower petals scattered about will add to the casual elegance of the beach wedding. Guests will appreciate small beach pails filled with tropical treats, disposable cameras and beach necessities such as sunscreen and sunglasses.

Autumn Weddings

Embrace the crisp, clean season filled with colors of fallen leaves. Rusts, golds and deep reds will pull guests into the ambiance of the celebration. Decorate the church with chrysanthemums and other flowers in autumn colors. Warm up the bridesmaids in fall colors on rich satin fabric. Continue with the deep, warm colors at the reception. Scatter fabric leaves on the tables and place tiny tea lights at each one. Serve a variety of cheeses and crackers before the meal. Guests will love small brocade jewelry boxes and valets to take home.

Embrace the Season
Once the season for the event has been established, build a wedding website  and let everyone know about it. Keep it updated so people will check the website often.

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Vintage Wedding Reception Decor Inspiration

If you’re a lover of the vintage look, it may be easy for you to envision your wedding fashion, photography style, or ceremony setup. But what to do about the reception? How do you continue to carry the look and feel of vintage style through your wedding from beginning to end? Today, I’ve put together some ideas and inspiration, with the intention that you will take these suggestions, scour your local flea markets and online vintage vendors to find unique and aged pieces for your own wedding decor!

- Find a well-worn leather journal that hasn’t been written in and use it as your guest book. It will be fun for the guests to leave well wishes among the weathered pages, and fun for you to display in your home for years to come (versus a formal, satin clad cookie-cutter guest book).

- Thrift stores are a great place to find quirky books of poetry or readings for your wedding. Find meaningful poems or passages, and have them copied or torn out (depending on the age and value of the book) and framed at each table. Choose romantic, funny, or reflective writings that will make great keepsakes or additions to your wedding scrapbook.

- This one’s a little bit more of an investment, as vintage typewriters that are in working order can cost anywhere from a few bucks to a few hundred. If it’s within your budget, consider setting one up at a table in the reception for guests to “sign” your guestbook and leave you a congratulatory message or advice for your marriage. I guarantee that, in the day and age of iPhone and Blackberry typing efficiency, there will be no shortage of laughs over the hunting and pecking it will likely require to leave a coherent type-written note!

- Gone are the days of the boring old church-shaped frilly box whose sole purpose was to receive wedding cards at the reception. Get creative with your search for an unexpected vintage container to use instead; perhaps a funky old mailbox, Victorian bird cage, or even a small vintage suitcase. Make sure you tie a pretty tag on, with ribbon perhaps, to let guests know to leave their cards in your cage or case.

- Ditch the dinky disposables; why not leave vintage film or Polaroid cameras loaded up and ready to go on a few tables for guests to enjoy taking their own photos with? It’ll take you back to the days of waiting to develop the film to see what comes out! Plus, they just look cooler than white, plastic single-use cameras.

- Your guests might be expecting a classic car for an end-of-evening exit, but consider surprising them with a vehicle that makes up in vintagae style what it lacks in speed or size – a Vespa or vintage motor scooter! In many areas, these can be rented for the occasion just like limousines.

I hope these ideas inspire you to start your search for fabulous vintage touches for your wedding day. Do you, or have you seen, an unforgettable vintage detail at a recent wedding? I’d love to hear it!

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Choose Your Wedding Dresses for Your Body Shape ( Make You Taller and Thinner )

Looking for a dress that will elongate your figure? Start with these styles and tips.

Are you 5’2″ and wish to add a bit of height to your appearance as you walk down the aisle? Sometimes, a pair of strappy heels isn’t enough to do the trick and you must enlist the help of wedding dresses that make you look taller and thinner. Sometimes, brides just want to downplay their curvaceous figure and search for wedding dresses that create the appearance of thinness. In order to manipulate your wedding dress to work for you on your special day, consider the following tips:

Length According the Height

When looking for wedding dresses to make you taller, use your height as a guide. Tall women should wear a longer dress, which lengthens the look of the body and makes for a leaner appearance. If you are short in stature, choose a dress length that falls right below the knee for a taller and leaner look.

Wedding Dresses with Patterns

If you’re worried about how you will appear to guests on your wedding day, choose a wedding dress that offers patterns with an optical illusion effect. A bold bride may select diagonal stripes to detract the eye. Keep in mind that patterned wedding dresses with horizontal or vertical stripes can create a heavier look.

Take Advantage of the V-line

Got a problem middle section? Browse wedding dresses with a V-neck, which can slim down your entire appearance. Choose a wedding dress with a V-line waist to reduce a bulky midsection and top of the hips.

Eliminate Belts and Ties Around the Waist

Look thinner with wedding dresses without belts, ties and scarves tied around the waist, which can create a bulky look.

Short Dress and High Heels

Show off your legs with short wedding dresses that make you look thinner. Pair with a high heel to give the impression of added length to your legs.

Choose Darker-Colored Wedding Dresses

Not only do wedding dresses with a darker color make you look thinner, but they also give the appearance that you are much taller than you really are. Achieve a slimming effect, as well as a taller physique by choosing the following wedding dress colors:

• Black
• Navy Blue
• Forest Green
• Maroon
• Chocolate Brown

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