Monday, January 26, 2009
Plan Well - But Make Sure You Relax
Make sure during the week before your wedding to plan some good quality time alone. Go to a spa and get a facial or go to the library or a book store and read, or do whatever it is that relaxes you.
It is important to have the time that you need to gather yourself in the middle of all of the busyness of company, last minute details, and stress. Let others handle the wedding decorations for an hour and leave the location to relax. Take time for yourself to mentally prepare for the upcoming weeks as well as the change that is about to occur when you get married.
Delegate as much as you can, but make sure that you delegate to people that you can count on. Remember, this is YOUR wedding with YOUR wedding decorations and wedding accessories.
Once you do, truly, let it out of your hands and don't worry any more about it. Your wedding is a time for you to enjoy. If you get too bogged down with all of the details, wedding decorations, personalized wedding favor, etc., then you will miss out on all of the wonderful blessings of having friends and family in town to celebrate your marriage.
Plan your wedding decorations and wedding accessories like the best of them. But then take some time to relax. Your wedding is meant to be enjoyed.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
The Seating Plan at the Reception
In addition to all of the wedding decorations and wedding accessories that need to be found, the reception seating plan can be a dreaded thing for many brides. A wedding planning book is always a good reference when making these critical decisions.
Here are some free tips that might help:
Make sure not to seat relatives together that don't get along. In order to make it a fun time for everyone, it is courteous to seat people with others they get along with. For example seat the cousins at one table and the aunts and uncles at another.
If you decide that you are going to label your tables, stick to numbers. Famous couples, locations, etc. are hard to see. Many guests complain about having to search for their table. Put your numbers in the middle of each table near the centerpieces of your wedding decorations so that it is easy to see. You may want to have a couple of number cards per table on either side of the center wedding accessories so that it can be seen from all angles.
Also, reserved tables are all you need. It is a whole lot of unnecessary work to have reserved chairs for each guest as well. The parents are really the only ones that need reserved seats. Any more than that just gives the guests more reasons to complain.
Make sure too that you have an extra table prepared for unexpected guests. If you haven't heard from the guests a week after the RSVP is supposed to have been reserved, it is good to follow up with a phone call to see if they will be coming.
Those are a few tips from us. We hope you wedding planning is smooth sailing for you! Remember to get personalized wedding favor, wedding accessories and wedding decorations that will enrich your wedding!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Bridesmaid Gifts with Meaning
Give your bridesmaids something that they will enjoy for years to come. Don't give them a gift that they will graciously thank you for and act thrilled about but then turn around and never use or think of again. Give them a personalized wedding favor. A personalized wedding favor is just about as important (if not more) than your wedding decorations and wedding accessories you pick out. A personalized wedding favor stays with the people you love for a life time!
There are many options to choose from. A favorite is a personalized bracelet. Bridesmaids love bracelets. You can find them in many different colors. You can choose bracelets that match the color scheme of the wedding for them to wear, or you can pick their favorite color or their birth color. This is definitely a pleaser as a personalized wedding favor. The nice thing about jewelry is that it is something that can be worn over and over and admired by many.
When you give them a personalized wedding favor it tells them that you didn't just buy the gift as a last minute, but that you put some thought into it and got a gift just for them. The same goes for your personalized wedding decorations and wedding accessories. You want your guest to think that you put a lot of time and thought into it.
A personalized wedding favor is a great way to give them a personalized gift, as well as to really tell them that they are special and that you appreciate them being in your wedding. You can also give this personalized wedding favor to the flower girl. She is sure to love it as well!
Put thought into your wedding. Personalize it with personalized wedding favor, wedding decorations and wedding accessories!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wedding Program
It is nice to have a program at a wedding. It allows for the people that arrived early to have something to look at, it gives a place for the bride and groom to thank special people, or to recognize anyone that wasn't able to be at the wedding like a family member or friend who passed away or is overseas, and helps people to recognize the flow of the wedding.
Wedding programs can come in all different styles, shapes and sizes. Pick one that is unique to you and that matches your personalities and the style of the wedding. For example, it might be out of place to have a simple and casual program at a elegant wedding. You want the program to match the overall feel of the ceremony. You also don't want to have too much in the program to where it feels cluttered and too detailed. You also want it to match the rest of your wedding decorations.
It is nice to be able to recognize people in your program, but you don't want to list everyone you know as it might go on and on and on. Be sure to ask people how they want their name in the program. For example, the pastor might want to be listed as "Pastor Mike," "Mike Smith," "Pastor Smith," "Reverend Mike Smith," or as "Pastor Mike Smith." Just makes sure that your program is both personal and professional. It never hurts to have a few pair of eyes look over it for misspellings or other suggestions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Engagement
Many women have already thought about their wedding decorations, wedding accessories and wedding theme long before they even get engaged. They long for that moment.
Isn't getting engaged a whole lot of fun?! It is different for everyone. For some it is getting engaged right out of high school, or right out of college, or it is two people that have already been living together and decide to make a commitment. For some there are already children in the mix and for others there aren't. Some are getting engaged for the second or third time.
But no matter what the background or age, there is that special moment. The moment when the man decides that the girl is right for him. That she is worth making sacrifices for; that she is the one who will make him a better man. And that girl (hopefully) looks back at him and says "yes, you too are worth making sacrifices for and I can't imagine life with out you". In that moment, that small moment, there are no worries. It is as if everything stands still and all you can feel is the swirl of emotions inside of you. It is a brilliant and wonderful time that is to be cherished and remembered forever.
But don't let the special moment end here. Don't let yourself get caught up in the stress of planning the wedding. There are many great ideas to allow it to be a do-able experience. Just make sure to get a wedding organizer book, and have fun picking out things that are fun and special to you and your fiancé'. Always remember too, that at the end of the day the good news is that you will be married!!!
After engagement comes wedding planning: Picking out wedding decorations, wedding accessories and perosonalized wedding favor. Do it the right way- dont stress yourself out.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sparkles
It is fun for any time of day, but can really create some ideal moonlit ambiance when you add some scattered small Swarovski crystals and glass pearls to give it that starlight look. It is a delicate look, yet it catches the eye and makes the moment a special one. For any bride with a sparkly attitude, this is sure to make wedding decorations and wedding accessories thrill the guests.
Don't forget to add the sparkle to things like your veil, garter, unity candle, ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket, ribbons and bows, and bridesmaid jewelry as well as on anything else you like! Make your wedding decorations, personalized wedding favor, and wedding accessories sparkle like no other!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Personalize It
When you make the favors personalized they become something special and unique. I can be hard to find wedding favors that are thoughtful, but when you make them a personalized wedding favor, they are a hit!
There are a lot of fun ideas of thing that you can personalize. For example, something fun is personalizing robes or slippers. They can be used over and over and make a practical, yet personal gift.
Personalized your wedding accessories, wedding decorations, and wedding favors - Your guests will love you for it!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Destination Wedding
There are so many wonderful things that you can do to make this a romantic and picture perfect wedding. A unique idea is to have personalized wedding favor beach chair covers as favors that the family, friends and wedding party can enjoy all week long while they are lounging at the beach or by the pool. They can also take them home with them and enjoy them again at their next vacation spot!
Another fun idea is to give the ring bearer and flower girl a pillow and basket that match the wedding decorations theme. They love to be part of the wedding and it is fun for them to carry items that have starfish or something else on them that bring the wedding details and the children together as part one theme and perfect day.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Plan Your Wedding Like A Pro!
It is especially difficult when you are on a tight budget, in a hurry or a people-pleaser like me. The input of your family, the soon to be in-laws, as well as your well meaning friends can be overwhelming at times.
In order to help you stay organized I would recommend a wedding organizer book. It gives you good tips so that you are not offending any friends or relatives.
Next, think of the things that are most important to you. For example, your wedding party personalize wedding favors, your wedding decorations and colors, the flowers or the dresses and other wedding accessories. Let everyone know that you are going to be deciding on the dress and the flowers and that you don't need their advice on those items. On everything else you are open to their input. Then, listen carefully to their advice and be flexible with the rest.
If you are on a tight budget then make sure that the things that are most important to you are picked first and then figure out creative ways to make your wedding as elegant and perfect as you wish it to be without going over budget. There are plenty of places to get the items that you need without spending a fortune on your wedding decorations and wedding accessories.