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Things to Put in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Jane Martin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:32:20 +0000

Your wedding will be a whirlwind day filled not only with love and laughter but also the unexpected. Make sure you are prepared for any unforeseen circumstances by keeping the following items in a handy bag to which you or your bridesmaids will have access.

-sewing kit
-safety pins
-tissue paper
-lipstick
-a mirrored compacy powder case
-breath mints
-pantyhose
-pen and pad
-list of vendors’ telephone numbers
-bandages
-deodorant
-barrettes and/or bobby pins
-perfume
-eye drops
-aspirin
-glue
-toothpicks
-any prescription medication you currently take
-comb and/or brush
-drinking straws, so you can drink water without messing up your lipstick

This list is far from a complete list, it’s simply a list of the minimum things you should consider adding to your emergency kit. By all means add more items you deem neccessary. Just don’t overload the bag to the point where it will be a real burden for the bridesmaid who will be carrying the bag.

Hopefully you’ll never need to use any of these items on your wedding day, but rest assured you’ll have piece of mind knowing that they’re close by you. And if something should happen, then you’ll be better prepared to handle any situation that arises. You’re then free to return to your wedding and continue celebrating.

You can purchase a special bridal bag to hold these items, but that’s not necessary…especially since you will not be the one carrying it. You can save time, money and effort by using a simple bag. Be sure to designate a bridesmaid to be responsible for knowing where the bag is at all times. It’s best to have a bridesmaid hold the bag as they will be with you at all times, including the photography session.

Wedding days are usually filled with chaos. From making sure the vendors are doing their jobs, to making sure the wedding favors are in place, and making sure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities, it’s easy for a bride to be overwhelmed. With an emergency kit, you can ensure that you can also handle any surprises that come your way.

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Suggestions For A Chocolate Wedding Party Favor

Jane Martin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:01:09 +0000

Weddings nowadays almost always have wedding favors to give away to guests. There are many different types of wedding favors to choose from as giveaways. A chocolate wedding party favor is now a popular choice for giveaways. A chocolate wedding party favor comes in different styles and will depend on what the bride and groom prefer for their party favor.

The Bar And Other Shapes

A chocolate wedding party favor can come in the shape of a bar of chocolate, a rounded piece of chocolate, in the shape of kisses and many others. People who make chocolate wedding party favors have different wrapping that can be suitable for some of the more popular brands of chocolate in the market today. The reason for this is because there are many couples who have preferences when it comes to the brand of chocolate is used for their chocolate wedding party favor.

Bars are usually chosen for those who wish that the chocolate wedding party favor label is where the thank you is written as well as the place and date of the wedding. In most cases, the label is the one printed on and the original chocolate label is taken off. The customized label is then attached with the pertinent details.

In the case of smaller chocolate shapes, such as kisses or balls, they are usually placed in containers and tags are added to the containers. Tags for these kinds of party favors are similarly worded as the chocolate bars except that these tags are smaller. Some tags are tied to the containers with golden or silver cord.

The chocolate wedding party favors in the shape of kisses, balls or small bars are sometimes repacked in foil with complementing colors to the wedding. Containers for the smaller chocolates are usually cardboard boxes. These boxes can be shaped as hearts or squares depending on the preferences of the bride and groom. Other containers for the chocolate wedding party favor can be a wedding party favor bag, pouches, plastic wrap, small glass canisters or paper origami.

Care should be exercised when going with a chocolate wedding party favor since chocolate can melt when stored in the wrong way or place. Ants and other insects might also find their way to the chocolate which is why it is best to store these in an airtight container. Handling the chocolate wedding party favor frequently can also instigate melting. Putting these in containers can help to minimize the impact of melting.

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Suggestions For A Unique Wedding Party Favor

Jane Martin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:01:13 +0000

Giving wedding party favors are now considered traditional. Many couples like to have a unique wedding party favor to be remembered with. The problem with wanting a unique wedding party favor is that there are also a lot of couple’s who wish to have one, making the search for a unique wedding party favor more and more difficult as more and more people try things which have not been done before.

Food Items

Cakes, cookies and other bakery items have already been used as wedding party favors so these might not be the unique wedding party favor that the couple might like. Chocolates are one of the more common wedding party favors around, also. Although, these are ideal for party favors, there are also other food items which can pass for party favors. Nuts can be used for as party favors and these can be considered as a cheap wedding favor. You will need a container for the nuts and those with shells are ideal as giveaways but one can also use those without.

Other food items that can be used as unique wedding party favors are small bottles of the couple’s favorite wine or packets of tea or coffee. These can be placed in a small gift basket and given out to the wedding guests. Small packets of these unique wedding party favors are ideal since the larger ones can be cumbersome for guests to bring around.

Live Plants And Animals

These unique wedding party favors are a bit tricky since the recipients need to be able to care for the living thing that the couple will be giving out. Plants are basically less costly compared to live animals and easier for the recipients to take care of. Herbs in small, pretty pots are great as a unique wedding party favor. The pots can be in complementing colors to the wedding party theme and ribbons can be added to these.

Live animals may be more difficult but definitely more in keeping with the search for a unique wedding party favor. Large animals are out of the question as unique wedding party favors since not all guests might have the capacity to care for them, which leaves animals such as fish, turtles, birds, butterflies and other smaller ones to consider. These can be placed in boxes, bowls, small cages and other small containers. Tags for such containers will need to be attached with ribbons and bigger in coordination with the size of the wedding party favor container.

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How to Dress For a Traditional Summer Wedding

Jane Martin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:41:19 +0000

A summer wedding is both enchanting and beautiful especially if it is held outdoors. But as a bride, the hot and humid weather can make you feel very uncomfortable. So, you would not want to select a dress that could make you feel uncomfortable or could end making your wedding day in utter misery. There are many stylish and comfortable wedding dresses options for you to select from.

The typical designs offered in summer wedding dresses include strapless, halter styles, short sleeves, and spaghetti straps. However, you have to make sure is that the weight of the dress does not overheat you. So, this is where selection of the tight fabric becomes important. The fabric, design, length, and decorative details add to the weight of the wedding dress. The weight of the dress, plus the heat may make you feel uncomfortable when you least want it.

Don’t get forced into wearing a short dress, because that is something you don’t want to wear on your wedding day. You can select a full length gown and have it tailored to knee length. In stores, there are many options for lightweight full length wedding dresses. Wedding gown designers know very well that a bride does not want to curse the dress she is wearing on her wedding.

Try and avoid fabrics such as silk and satin for wedding dresses. They will tend to cling to your body, and thus may make you feel uncomfortable. You can choose a synthetic fabric that looks like silk but is lightweight and will not cling to your body. A ball gown style dress is also a possibility. A lot will depend on the fabric that you select.

If there are any hoops or under skirting to be worn with the wedding gown, remember they will add weight. In choosing an under skirting, choose a fabric that is lightweight and allows the body to breathe. Any beading or ornate detail should also be carefully explored. The lesser the better, it can look beautiful without being heavy.

Remember, trying a wedding dress in an air conditioned saloon and wearing it outdoors are two different experiences. So, be careful, and ask the sales staff as they should be able to offer you very sound advice. Choose cool fabrics as they also make you look beautiful apart from just making you feel comfortable. You will hate to see yourself sweating profusely on your wedding day. If you can get advice from a friend or relative who has been married in summers, then take their advice.

If it’s a typical summer wedding taking place indoors, then you can select silk or satin wedding gowns. After all, it’s not every other day that you get to wear a wedding dress. You could also choose a blouse, or a skirt with a short jacket.

The typical wedding dress has to be in full length, flowing with silk or satin, and in white colour with a veil. The dress can be decorated with ornate or any other decorative pieces. A lot depends on where the wedding will take place, the wedding reception, any photo sessions, and also on the time of the wedding. If it’s a late morning outdoor wedding that will extend to the afternoon, your wedding dress should be light in weight and of cool and non clinging fabric. Also, avoid a wedding dress that needs under skirting or hoops.

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Decorating an Outdoor Wedding

Jane Martin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:13:02 +0000

Guest Author: Ellen Bell

Outdoor weddings are enormously popular in the summertime. Few of us can escape the months of June, July, and August without receiving at least one invitation to an outdoor nuptial ceremony. For those planning and coordinating these events, decorating becomes a special challenge. The great outdoors isn’t a clearly defined space like a church or reception hall. Where do you begin? In this article, we’ll cover some of the basics that you’ll need to know for decorating an outdoor wedding of your dreams.

In an outdoor wedding ceremony, there are three primary areas of decorating that need to be addressed: the entrance, the seating area, and the altar. By defining each of these areas with unique and meaningful decorations, you will help set the tone of your wedding and a theme, if so desired. We’ll address each of these areas separately.

The Entrance:

First impressions are everything. When your guests arrive, you want them to feel excited about the special occasion they are about to witness. This can easily be accomplished by creating a unique pathway to the wedding site. The beginning of the pathway should be marked and recognizable. Consider placing garden fountains on either side of the path or an arbor draped in flowers for your guests to walk through. Large urns of flowers can be used and also placed along the path to lead the way. If you are having an evening wedding, consider including landscaping lights to outline the pathway and provide lighting.

The Seating Area:

Seating is always a challenge at an outdoor wedding. You’ll likely have to rent chairs for your guests to sit on. You’ll want your guests to feel like they are part of an intimate setting, so be considerate of how the chairs are arranged. Make sure that each person has the best possible vantage point of the bride and groom. When decorating the chairs, consider using strings of flowers and ribbons along the backs of the last row of chairs to add an elegant touch to the seating area. If your guests are entering and exiting from a center isle, you might consider draping the outsides of the rows with flowers and ribbons, as well. Consider placing urns of flowers or even free standing patio trellises along the outside of the chair rows. This can add a burst of color, as well as some privacy for your ceremony.

The Altar:

The altar is arguably the most important part of decorating in a wedding ceremony. After all, the bride and groom should be the center of the day. It is important that your guests have the ability to see and hear you during the ceremony. If it will be a large outdoor gathering with more than 50 people, you may want to use a sound system so guests in back can hear you.

If the ground is relatively flat, you might also want to elevate the bride, groom, and officiant. This can easily be accomplished with a sturdy platform to stand on, and the platform can be decorated as desired with flowers, bows, and cloth. You may also want to create a special backdrop or surround for your vows. An overhead structure such as a wedding arbor or garden pergola can be a great option for this. Arbors and pergolas can easily be purchased as ready to assemble kits, and they come in a variety of colors, sizes, and configurations. After the ceremony is over, the garden structure can then be gifted to the happy couple for their new home.

Planning any wedding is a lot of work, but decorating an outdoor wedding doesn’t have to be. By paying attention to the three most important areas, the entrance, seating area, and altar, you will ensure that the event is beautifully decorated and your guests are dazzled on your special day.

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Recycled Candles In An Eco Friendly Wedding

Jane Martin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:08:17 +0000

A typical wedding can often be fun, lively and very memorable. However, it will still be typical and so will lack the novelty that a slightly different kind of wedding can provide such as an eco-friendly wedding. The current interest in going green should have made you also become aware that you can still celebrate the big occasion in a more novel way while also considering factors such as pollution (including noise pollution) and think about ways and means by which you can turn your wedding into an occasion that does not contribute to the woes of the world and instead helps preserve our delicate environment.

Recycled Candles In An Eco Friendly Wedding

A simple though effective way to ensure a more eco friendly wedding is to make use of candles that have been recycled and to also prefer using soy candles over paraffin candles. You can also opt to use Mason jars that are adorable especially when decked with some satin ribbons or vintage organza. The centerpiece could be created in the shape of a heart that is made from seashells.

As for eco friendly catering, you can achieve this goal by choosing a local caterer that only makes use of natural ingredients in their foods. As mints are very candy you can replace Jordan almonds or traditional forms of table candy with organic chocolates as well as Fair Trade certified candies. If you need to find these and other organic foods check out some of the organic stores including those such as NaturalCandyStore.com.

For the wedding dress it is possible to go green by shopping for organic as well as vegetable dyed fabric for the bride as well as bridesmaid’s gowns and even for the flower girls. Here again, there are several good online stores that specialize in these kinds of green dresses and Getconscious.com in particular is a good option.

Similarly, there are several good ideas for green and eco-friendly wedding invitations including using pure cotton paper and for flowers, you can choose potted plants or cut flowers (organic and certified) rather than the traditional floral arrangements. Antique or traditional rings or those which are used from generations will be good for wedding. An eco friendly honeymoon is the best choice?

The wedding flower is important for the big day and so should be chosen with great care. In fact, if not chosen properly they will, besides not being able to provide the extra life to the occasion, will also prove to be unnecessarily costly as well.