Monday 28 November 2011

Fall Wedding Favor Ideas

The fall wedding favors extend the warmth of the season to the tables of the guests. In a wedding, try to echo the colors of fall in all aspects like the candles or the soaps or the card holders. The fall wedding favor ideas can bring fall's colors alive in the wedding. The textures range from gold satin to raffia. The colors can be deep chocolate brown or royal red or burnt orange.

Very famous Fall Wedding Favor Ideas

Fall Leaves Favor Kit

  • This kit consists of the following
    • Fifty ivory boxes
    • Orange ribbons
    • Punch-out leaf tags: These tags are in various colors like yellow, ruby, and yellow
  • These leaves are not printable and hence you must hand write them
  • Present this favor box with a bright orange bow and a leaf tag
Fall Leaf Wine Bottle Stoppers
  • Every bottle stopper is packed in a gift box. This box has a matching bow and 'thank you' tag
  • The bottle stopper has a copper hue
  • The dimensions of the wine stoppers are as follows: 4.25 inch X 0.75 inch X 0.75 inch
Sunflower Field Personalized Mint Tins
  • The dimensions of the mint tins are as follows: 2.25 inch X 1.25 inch X 0.5 inch. They are of the size of a palm
  • Each tin has a customized label on which you can write your names and the wedding date
  • These tins comprise of heart-shaped and delectable peppermints
Maple Syrup Favors
  • Maple Syrup is a perfect condiment for a country breakfast
  • It is a favorite food due to complex favors, perfect consistency, and warm amber color
  • In the market, find leaf-shaped and clear glass containers that exhibit the color and clarity of the syrup
  • Tie a personalized ribbon around the neck of the container or attach a hang tag to the container
Very exorbitant Fall Wedding Favor Ideas
Personalized Fall Leaves
  • These leaves have a height of 1.75 inches and width of 2.25 inches
  • Select gold, silver, or white colored leaves for an impressive contrast
  • Print your first names, the wedding date, and your monogram on these fall leaves. Select some out of 19 available colors for this printing
Dipping Delight Personalized Olive Oil
  • The dimensions of the oil bottle are as follows: 1.25 inch X 1.25 inch X 5.25 inch
  • Generally, this is a 2 oz glass bottle with red shrink wrap on top
  • Personalize this bottle with the wedding date and your names on the label
  • Select one out of the following two flavors
    • Vinaigrette or Kalamata Olive Oil
    • Balsoli Dipping Oil
Crystal Apple

  • This is manufactured from lead free crystal
  • It is an enticing paperweight
  • It can be personalized with a thought-provoking message like 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'
Autumn Splendor Flutes
  • These flutes come in a set of two. Each has a height of 9 1/8 inches
  • On each glass, a real oak leaf is attached. This leaf is tied with a 0.25 inch sage ribbon

Sunday 20 November 2011

Winter wedding Dresses-Cheap and Best

Wedding is the most important day for a bride. Every bride wants to look marvelous on the most special day of her life. It has to be the best and there is no compromise on it. Winter wedding is fast becoming the trend as it has the mood and fervor of the festivities as well related to it. A bride has to be extra careful about what she is going to wear for her wedding during winters.

Usually winter wedding dresses should be chosen keeping in mind a few important facts as well. For example, the biting cold may not allow you to wear off the shoulder gowns or sleeveless gowns. You may be freezing by the time your wedding ceremony gets over. So, it is important to get your wedding planning ideas right from the very beginning.

Some Ideas for Cheap & Best Winter Wedding Dresses

You can first look into bridal magazines, catalogues, or internet for various options available in winter wedding dresses. You can order for a designer dress or a buy a simple wedding gown and personalize it to suit your wedding theme. But firstly make sure that your wedding dress is apt for the season and you feel very much comfortable in it.

Long sleeved wedding gowns are always in fashion, if you want you can opt for netted sleeves that would be trendy as well as protect you from cold. Embellished-illusion sleeves are also preferred nowadays by brides and they can be detached from the gown as well.

The best way to make a fashion statement with your simple white wedding dress is to pair it up with lace boleros and colorful jackets. But make sure that color of the jacket is something that gels well with the décor and theme of your wedding. If yours is a Christmas wedding then red jacket will look wonderful with your simple white wedding dress.

Wedding gowns with a single large white bow make the perfect style statement and you be sure that your wedding guests can’t stop praising your taste and fashion sense. You can make your cheap wedding dress the best and most talked about among your friends and guests.

Monday 7 November 2011

Outdoor Wedding Venues

It will be an interesting idea to select outdoor wedding venues for the most celebrated day of your life. You will have exciting stories to tell your kids and to your grand kids. Getting married outdoor in the arms of nature is a cool idea. When the weather is pleasant you can enjoy the weather and say "I do" in such a wonderful location. It will really be an experience to remember. There are certain things which you must consider before you go for outdoor wedding venues, here are some of them:

Factors To Choose For Outdoor Wedding Venues 

The weather 

The weather is the most important thing to consider for selecting any outdoor wedding location. The time of the year will decide what the weather will be on that day. If it is pleasant during the morning and evening and hot during the afternoon then you must get married during the appropriate time of the day. You must always have a backup plan when you select an outdoor wedding location. Incase if it rains or the sun becomes too harsh you will surely not like your guests to get irritated with your arrangements.

The number of guest 

The number of guest coming to your wedding will be another important thing to consider. You many have selected your backyard for organizing the wedding and the reception but if the place is small then it will become quite congested. The guests will have problem in walking and there will a commotion. So first decide how many people you want to invite and then book the place. You can take help of your family and friends in case they have better ideas for the same.



Permission 

Some time it may so happen that you might have selected a wonderful location but the local authorities have not given permission to hold a social event there. Take the permission of the local authorities over there and after you have finished all the formalities then only make the necessary arrangements. Keep many such places in option and then go for the one which is easy for you as well as for your budget.

The ceremony 

Your priest may refuse to conduct the wedding in an outdoor location. You can either find a liberal priest or get married in a church and then later carry on with the outdoor location for the reception.

Price comparison 

Make a good price comparison before you book the outdoor wedding location. Some places are available on rent but you may have to pay a good amount for that. Instead you can go for some local garden or a lake side wedding to save the cost. You can go through various websites to know the local place at your area and then select the best. Be careful of insects and other such factors when you select an outdoor wedding location. Some places are known for snakes' and other insects which are fatal to human.

You must select outdoor wedding venues which will be comfortable to organize a happy event like a wedding.

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

The wedding reception is a costly affair. One is on the lookout of wedding reception decorating ideas that would result in a beautiful scene. Moreover, these ideas must be economical. No one likes tables that appear half dressed and/or cheap. These decoration ideas are always inclusive of flowers. Hence, it is advisable to place bouquets on the tables. It is also a better suggestion to use the bride's, the bridesmaid's and the maid of honor's bouquet rather than purchasing additional flowers.

 Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

Glass Pyramids

  • Arrange glasses in the form of a pyramid. During the reception, pour toasting bubbles in it
  • Ensure the pyramid will work finely when sparkling wine or champagne is poured in it. For this, experiment beforehand what happens when water is poured
  • This idea is a cheap alternative to an ice sculpture or chocolate fountain
  • This is a rather affluent method of decorating the venue
Pretty Fairy Lights
  • Usually, all purchase some packets of fairy lights for Christmas. These can be used in a wedding reception
  • These lights result in a beautiful addition to the venue
Lanterns
  • One method is to use tin cans for preparing lanterns. This is done as follows
    • Use a hammer to punch a nail through the can
    • Drop a tealight or candle and place the can
    • If you desire to hang the can, make two holes at the top edge and use wire as a handle
  • Another method is to use jam jars. This is done as follows
    • In order to create a handle, wind some wire around the rim
    • Place a candle and hang the jam jar on a tree or in the garden
Candles
  • This is a very economical method of decorating the venue
  • It is advisable to buy 100 candles or tealights from the superstores
  • This results in a romantic and delicate lighting
Balloons
  • This is an efficient method if one wishes to decorate the reception very cheaply
  • Balloons are available in various colors, sizes and shapes. Some of these are metallic and pearlescent
Tips regarding Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas
  • It is always nice to have plenty of lighting during the reception. For this, Christmas lights and rope lights come in handy. They can be purchased at a reasonable price and they enhance the elegance of the occasion
  • Some people use artificial flowers or fruits for decoration. If one aims that these flowers and fruits should remain underwater, then follow this process

    • Pour water in the vase till it is completely filled
    • Wedge the flowers and fruits against the vase
    • Some people choose whole or cut lemons
  • Another decoration idea is the use of pictures. Some of the methods are as follows

    • Pictures of the parents of the couple that have been shot on the wedding day of the parents
    • Pictures of the bride being close to the wedding cake
    • A huge picture of the bride and the groom must be placed at a distinct spot on the venue like the entrance

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Jewish Wedding Gifts

Jewish wedding gifts are the best way to express love and good wishes towards newlywed couples. Gifts can be in many forms, but selecting an appropriate gift to match the taste of the receiver is a tough task. There are various ideas for gifts to be given in a wedding. Listed below are some ideas for a wedding gift.
Jewish Wedding Gift Ideas

• Jewish books on poetry, fiction, customs, religious commentary etc are very good ideas for gifts. There are lots of Jewish books available in the market related to various topics. For orthodox Jews, a book is a very good idea to think about

• Gifting a 'kosher food' as a wedding gift is like honoring the traditions of Jews. The kosher food can be of various types like wine, cheese, meat, cookies, chocolates etc. Be sure to consult with the dietary law of Jewish traditions before gifting such food items. Food are always welcomed though

• A 'mezuzah' is also a very good idea for a wedding gift. You will find a mezuzah in every orthodox Jewish home. It is a small decorative box with Biblical verses in it. These boxes are made of various elements like wood, metal or even glass. You will find them in shops which keep Jewish gift items or you can look to purchase it online

Some Suggestion for buying Jewish Wedding Gifts 

• You can check out if the couple is registered in a particular department store. Then, you can consult someone close to the couple regarding whether the couple would like to have gifts which is outside their registry or not

• To avoid same gifts, start your gift shopping weeks in advance. Gift the couple something which is very unique and differently beautiful

• You can either go for professional wrappers or use your creativity in wrapping the gifts. See on the internet on how to wrap a gift in a different way

• You can gift money also. According to Jewish beliefs, gifting money in units of 18 is very symbolic to the 'life'. Money can be given directly to the couple on the wedding day

• You can also check if the stores from where you are taking the gift have some return policy or not. Some store has return policy and a receipt is not required there. Taking gifts from that kind of store will be convenient for couples, if in case they wish to exchange their gifts

• Some common friends can combine to gift together something big or grand to the couple. All you friends can prepare the budget and then go for gifts which the couple will like the most. Since close friends know better of the choices it will be easy too

• You can gift items which are connected to Jewish rituals and traditions. These type of gifts will be universally accepted and you don't have to bother too much about its like or dislike

• Buying a wedding gift is not as simple as it sounds. To make someone happy with the gift is very challenging. So, start the selection of gifts well in advance