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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Groom's Glossary
With all the attention given to the men's clothes, an important detail that is sometimes overlooked is the groomsmen hair. Men are generally more casual about haircuts than women, but they should be sure to get a trim two weeks before the wedding to add the finishing touch to their wedding finery.
A Groom’s Glossary
Tails: The ultimate formal attire, which should only be worn after 6 p.m., this ensemble features a winged-collar tuxedo shirt, ascot or bow tie, vest, tuxedo trousers and tailcoat. The full-dress ensemble comes in black, midnight blue, or grey, with a white shirt and matching or all white accessories.
Tuxedo: Either single or double-breasted, this formal suit has satin shawl or notched lapels. Matching pants sport a satin stripe down the pant-legs. Tailored in silk, mohair, wool or blend, in black, grey, ivory or white, tuxedos come in a range of styles sure to suit any taste.
Vest: This is often referred to as a waistcoat and comes in single- or double- breasted styles easily worn with nearly any tuxedo ensemble. With the open back vest, a band goes around the neck and another is fastened across the back. Tails, strollers, white-tie and director's suits require a different style of vest.
White tie: Worn only to the most formal evening weddings, this ensemble consists of a black tailcoat and black tuxedo trousers with a white bow tie, winged-collar shirt and white vest.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Make Your Day Unique
make your wedding your own...
By adding a couple of personal touches to your wedding, you'll offer guests an inside look into your love story and the chance to be part of a meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Start with the invitations. A picture of you two or a personalized map of the city that includes your favorite hot spots are great ways to set an intimate tone for the big day.
For the ceremony, consider writing your own vows. Don't be shy if you lack creativity - a pastor or wedding guide can help. Think of your favorite romantic song lyrics or poetry to express your commitment.
As your guests file into the reception, seat them at tables with names, not numbers. If you met in a Literature class, send everyone to tables named after authors you read together. It will provide them with a conversation piece and a little insight into an interest you share or how you met.
After the toasts, surprise the guests by raising your glasses to them. Thank them for being there and share your appreciation for all their support. Everyone will love being addressed as an integral part of your day.
Don't forget about the dancing! For your first dance as a married couple, take tango or ballroom classes and relish the opportunity to show off your new moves with a choreographed number. If you're really brave, invite your whole bridal party in on the action!
Personalizing your wedding simply means bringing a little bit of "YOU" into the day. Express yourself!
By adding a couple of personal touches to your wedding, you'll offer guests an inside look into your love story and the chance to be part of a meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Start with the invitations. A picture of you two or a personalized map of the city that includes your favorite hot spots are great ways to set an intimate tone for the big day.
For the ceremony, consider writing your own vows. Don't be shy if you lack creativity - a pastor or wedding guide can help. Think of your favorite romantic song lyrics or poetry to express your commitment.
As your guests file into the reception, seat them at tables with names, not numbers. If you met in a Literature class, send everyone to tables named after authors you read together. It will provide them with a conversation piece and a little insight into an interest you share or how you met.
After the toasts, surprise the guests by raising your glasses to them. Thank them for being there and share your appreciation for all their support. Everyone will love being addressed as an integral part of your day.
Don't forget about the dancing! For your first dance as a married couple, take tango or ballroom classes and relish the opportunity to show off your new moves with a choreographed number. If you're really brave, invite your whole bridal party in on the action!
Personalizing your wedding simply means bringing a little bit of "YOU" into the day. Express yourself!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Warm and Romantic
using live plants...
Marriages may be "made in heaven," but most are based on compromise. So usually are your wedding plans. Perhaps the site you've chosen for your ceremony and reception does not quite measure up to expectations. Flowers, lighting and table settings help establish a warm, romantic feeling, but maybe you want more.
Many plants provide instant decoration for plain or drab rooms - the stately Ficus tree trimmed with small white lights can create an elegant wall treatment. The graceful Areca palm will form an excellent backdrop for photography and a Fern can be used in various applications: individually as a spotlight plant; in a basket holding a ficus tree; or as a leafy addition to any floral arrangements. Flowering plants, bromeliads, or exotic foliage plants provide unlimited possibilities. Just use your imagination.
To find a reputable plant company you can ask your florist or talk to friends who have rented plants or attended parties where the plants stood out.
When you call a plant company, ask about more than just prices. Is the delivery included? What is offered in way of baskets or other decorative containers? Can they show you pictures of other jobs they have already done? Can you see the actual plants you'll be renting?
Most plant rental companies provide a free consultation and some even visit the wedding and reception sites if requested.
Well-placed plants can hide the imperfections at your ceremony or reception site, making your special day "Picture Perfect."
Sunday, June 26, 2011
On-Screen Presentation
family memories...
A new high-tech twist to special events is beginning to make its appearance at wedding receptions across the country. It's on-screen audio-visual presentations featuring none other than the bride and groom. Quite popular, it's becoming a common component of wedding day festivities.
You may choose to share the story of your romance by selecting photographs of you and your fiance when you first met, as you fell in love, and as you planned the wedding. Another option is to collect photographs of both the bride and groom growing up. Friends and family members will enjoy being included in your special day, since they often appear in pictures with the bride and groom as they grow from childhood to school age to young adulthood.
Most video companies have the capability for this type of production. They synchronize the images accompanied by music of your choice and create a multi-image video to be presented at your reception, rehearsal dinner, or both. The length and cost of this production is determined by the number of photographs you decide to use. The price will depend on the location of your event, the size of screen(s) needed and the amplification requirements.
On screen presentations are a wonderful way of introducing the bride and groom to each other's family and friends. consider having copies made for parents, grandparents, and loved ones that are unable to attend your wedding.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
A Creative Ceremony
expressing individualism...
Creating unique weddings is a timely trend. The individuality of our age is an opportunity for eloquence at this most meaningful of ceremonies. Self-written vows or symbolic silence, music from tribal drums to electric guitars, festive clothing from leather to lace, and food from old family recipes to outrageous gourmet far epitomize the one-of-a-kind wedding.
Traditions are not always bound by law. Your only legal requirement may be a marriage license obtained from the county clerk, and signed by the witnesses you choose. The person officiating need not be a minister or judge, and the vows may reflect your version of commitment that marriage entails. Explore and amplify each other's ideas. Chaplains and others with creative credentials can help customize your approach to this highly-symbolic ceremony.
You will gain strength as a couple from every individualized aspect of your wedding. Originality in vows and guest participation, and details reflecting you as a couple, such as setting, dress, music and festivities, are a sign of sharing as a pair. With individual tastes intertwined, you will own your wedding, rather than it owning you. The process of creative exploration will also be one more way to know each other better and assume a unified identity.
All weddings take courage. A creative ceremony makes a bolder statement still.
Creating unique weddings is a timely trend. The individuality of our age is an opportunity for eloquence at this most meaningful of ceremonies. Self-written vows or symbolic silence, music from tribal drums to electric guitars, festive clothing from leather to lace, and food from old family recipes to outrageous gourmet far epitomize the one-of-a-kind wedding.
Traditions are not always bound by law. Your only legal requirement may be a marriage license obtained from the county clerk, and signed by the witnesses you choose. The person officiating need not be a minister or judge, and the vows may reflect your version of commitment that marriage entails. Explore and amplify each other's ideas. Chaplains and others with creative credentials can help customize your approach to this highly-symbolic ceremony.
You will gain strength as a couple from every individualized aspect of your wedding. Originality in vows and guest participation, and details reflecting you as a couple, such as setting, dress, music and festivities, are a sign of sharing as a pair. With individual tastes intertwined, you will own your wedding, rather than it owning you. The process of creative exploration will also be one more way to know each other better and assume a unified identity.
All weddings take courage. A creative ceremony makes a bolder statement still.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Off-Premise Catering
personalized events...
Imagine a formal tea in a centuries-old rose garden, a hip happening in a refurbished retro movie theatre, or a poolside banquet at your favorite relative's beautiful home. How about a ball in a Victorian mansion? Call it formal. Call it casual. Either way, it's only for you.
Off-premise catering is an attractive alternative to the more common reception choices like hotels and country clubs. By opening up a multitude of options for location, style, size and menu, off-premises catering allows you to create a very personalized event that can cost up to 30 percent less than many inside catered affairs.
Another big advantage of off-premises catering is the menu itself. With more experience in designing and handling custom menus than restaurants or hotels, off-premises caterers can offer very imaginative, tasty menus.
Of course, don't forget the biggest item on the menu; the wedding cake. Many caterers have professional in-house pastry chefs who will design a cake especially for you.
If you know you want a personalized event, but don't know exactly what you're looking for, some off-premise caterers work closely with various speciality party facilities and can help you decide what's right for you.
Some also offer free full-service wedding consulting and event planning, providing you with hassle-free planning for everything from flowers and invitations to dining, entertainment and even travel.
Imagine a formal tea in a centuries-old rose garden, a hip happening in a refurbished retro movie theatre, or a poolside banquet at your favorite relative's beautiful home. How about a ball in a Victorian mansion? Call it formal. Call it casual. Either way, it's only for you.
Off-premise catering is an attractive alternative to the more common reception choices like hotels and country clubs. By opening up a multitude of options for location, style, size and menu, off-premises catering allows you to create a very personalized event that can cost up to 30 percent less than many inside catered affairs.
Another big advantage of off-premises catering is the menu itself. With more experience in designing and handling custom menus than restaurants or hotels, off-premises caterers can offer very imaginative, tasty menus.
Of course, don't forget the biggest item on the menu; the wedding cake. Many caterers have professional in-house pastry chefs who will design a cake especially for you.
If you know you want a personalized event, but don't know exactly what you're looking for, some off-premise caterers work closely with various speciality party facilities and can help you decide what's right for you.
Some also offer free full-service wedding consulting and event planning, providing you with hassle-free planning for everything from flowers and invitations to dining, entertainment and even travel.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Digital Photography
the benefits of the technology age...
Couples once had only a single choice for wedding day photographs - a set of expensive prints - with digital photography, they have other options.
When a wedding is photographed in digital format, the photographer can keep shooting without having to worry about running out of film.
Once digital wedding photographs have been taken, couples have varied viewing options for the images. Using a computer program, the photographer can create a collage, add different backgrounds and produce a variety of other special effects.
One of the perks of a digitally photographed wedding album is the CD flip album usually offered to couples by digital photographers. This album is interactive and allows you to change the pages with a click of your computer mouse.
If you prefer to have prints that you can frame or keep in a traditional photo album digital photographers can produce conventional prints as large as 30 X 40 without lossing quality.
When it comes to choosing a digital photographer, couples should look for the same qualities they would seek in a conventional photographer, including a good portfolio that shows a lot of different shots from the same wedding.
Over the past couple of years, the quality of digital photography has far surpassed that of conventional photography, enabling brides and grooms the chance to get better than they ever have in the past, for less money.
Couples once had only a single choice for wedding day photographs - a set of expensive prints - with digital photography, they have other options.
When a wedding is photographed in digital format, the photographer can keep shooting without having to worry about running out of film.
Once digital wedding photographs have been taken, couples have varied viewing options for the images. Using a computer program, the photographer can create a collage, add different backgrounds and produce a variety of other special effects.
One of the perks of a digitally photographed wedding album is the CD flip album usually offered to couples by digital photographers. This album is interactive and allows you to change the pages with a click of your computer mouse.
If you prefer to have prints that you can frame or keep in a traditional photo album digital photographers can produce conventional prints as large as 30 X 40 without lossing quality.
When it comes to choosing a digital photographer, couples should look for the same qualities they would seek in a conventional photographer, including a good portfolio that shows a lot of different shots from the same wedding.
Over the past couple of years, the quality of digital photography has far surpassed that of conventional photography, enabling brides and grooms the chance to get better than they ever have in the past, for less money.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Party Rentals
every last detail...
Depending on where you choose to hold your reception, you may find yourself in need of certain items not provided by your reception facility. The term "party rentals" covers a variety of rental items, including linens, chair covers, tables and chairs, tents, dance floors, fountains, plants, props and theme decorations.
If you are holding your reception in a hotel, most of the items listed above may be included in the overall cost. The need for various rental items increases when the event is held outdoors or at an event facility where you are required to provide your own caterer.
Before contacting a rental company it is recommended that you have the following information available:
- Exactly what items are provided by the caterer: glass, flatware, china, buffet linens and so on.
- Any items provided by the facility: tables, chairs, portable bar, and so on.
- Your event date, time and location.
- The number of guests attending
- Any special requirements or themes
Find out in advance what the delivery, set-up, pick-up and payment policies are. Be sure to coordinate with the facility manager to ensure the location will open when your rental company drops off your order.
From the proper tent size for an outdoor wedding, to the portable dance floor complete with tables and chairs, a good rental company will work closely with you to determine exactly what and how many rental items will be needed to make your guests comfortable and your special occasion a complete success.
Depending on where you choose to hold your reception, you may find yourself in need of certain items not provided by your reception facility. The term "party rentals" covers a variety of rental items, including linens, chair covers, tables and chairs, tents, dance floors, fountains, plants, props and theme decorations.
If you are holding your reception in a hotel, most of the items listed above may be included in the overall cost. The need for various rental items increases when the event is held outdoors or at an event facility where you are required to provide your own caterer.
Before contacting a rental company it is recommended that you have the following information available:
- Exactly what items are provided by the caterer: glass, flatware, china, buffet linens and so on.
- Any items provided by the facility: tables, chairs, portable bar, and so on.
- Your event date, time and location.
- The number of guests attending
- Any special requirements or themes
Find out in advance what the delivery, set-up, pick-up and payment policies are. Be sure to coordinate with the facility manager to ensure the location will open when your rental company drops off your order.
From the proper tent size for an outdoor wedding, to the portable dance floor complete with tables and chairs, a good rental company will work closely with you to determine exactly what and how many rental items will be needed to make your guests comfortable and your special occasion a complete success.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Wedding Planners
an affordable luxury....
A wedding consultant is an expensive luxury. That's the myth. Here's the reality. You're busy. You work. Your fiance' works. A wedding consultant can save you both time and money, and reduce the stress of planning a wedding.
Experienced consultants have access to hundreds of wedding professionals and speciality services. By utilizing these contacts, they can provide creative and unique recommendations, tailored to suit both your style and your budget.
Their expertise will ensure that you get what you want in terms of quality, quantity and service. Vendors usually give consultants the best possible price considerations in hopes of repeat business.
Many reception locations, caterers and entertainment companies offer coordinating services as part of their full-service packages. While these services can be very useful, they can also be limited to a small list of vendors. A professional wedding consultant will give you individualized attention and provide unbiased opinions on protocol and style.
You can hire a consultant to assist you in planning your entire wedding, or to simply help orchestrate a rehearsal and wedding day. Fees may be charged hourly, at a flat rate or on a commission basis, depending on the consultant and the services you require. Most consultants offer a variety of packages and a la carte services.
Although friends and relatives can certainly assist with wedding plans, leave the details to a professional who can anticipate mishaps, troubleshoot when necessary and provide you the affordable luxury of a stress-free wedding.
A wedding consultant is an expensive luxury. That's the myth. Here's the reality. You're busy. You work. Your fiance' works. A wedding consultant can save you both time and money, and reduce the stress of planning a wedding.
Experienced consultants have access to hundreds of wedding professionals and speciality services. By utilizing these contacts, they can provide creative and unique recommendations, tailored to suit both your style and your budget.
Their expertise will ensure that you get what you want in terms of quality, quantity and service. Vendors usually give consultants the best possible price considerations in hopes of repeat business.
Many reception locations, caterers and entertainment companies offer coordinating services as part of their full-service packages. While these services can be very useful, they can also be limited to a small list of vendors. A professional wedding consultant will give you individualized attention and provide unbiased opinions on protocol and style.
You can hire a consultant to assist you in planning your entire wedding, or to simply help orchestrate a rehearsal and wedding day. Fees may be charged hourly, at a flat rate or on a commission basis, depending on the consultant and the services you require. Most consultants offer a variety of packages and a la carte services.
Although friends and relatives can certainly assist with wedding plans, leave the details to a professional who can anticipate mishaps, troubleshoot when necessary and provide you the affordable luxury of a stress-free wedding.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Treasured Traditions
incorporating customs...
Every family has its own meaningful traditions, and the celebration of your marriage presents a perfect opportunity to explore them. Even if they're not considered the "norm" you may find that incorporating them into your ceremony and reception adds a very special significance to your day.
Invite your parents, grandparents, minister and/or rabbi to share the vast information they hold on family and cultural traditions, customs and wedding celebrations. Perhaps someone has a song that's important in your family. Maybe there's a dish that's always served at weddings.
Your family's traditions for weddings may vary from an other's in ritual, ceremony, food, dance and music. Do not hesitate to thoroughly explain your wishes to the caterer, coordinator, photographer, bandleader and other wedding professionals who will be providing services. They will more than likely be very willing to accommodate your desires.
Discuss in detail the wedding celebration you envision. Request that your catering director and chef be involved in planning your reception, especially if you're serving a family favorite dish or a special dessert.
Your wedding coordinator also needs to be aware of any traditions you want to incorporate into your wedding. An experienced coordinator will be familiar with the many religious and cultural customs, but do not assume that he or she knows exactly how your family carries out tradition.
Every family has its own meaningful traditions, and the celebration of your marriage presents a perfect opportunity to explore them. Even if they're not considered the "norm" you may find that incorporating them into your ceremony and reception adds a very special significance to your day.
Invite your parents, grandparents, minister and/or rabbi to share the vast information they hold on family and cultural traditions, customs and wedding celebrations. Perhaps someone has a song that's important in your family. Maybe there's a dish that's always served at weddings.
Your family's traditions for weddings may vary from an other's in ritual, ceremony, food, dance and music. Do not hesitate to thoroughly explain your wishes to the caterer, coordinator, photographer, bandleader and other wedding professionals who will be providing services. They will more than likely be very willing to accommodate your desires.
Discuss in detail the wedding celebration you envision. Request that your catering director and chef be involved in planning your reception, especially if you're serving a family favorite dish or a special dessert.
Your wedding coordinator also needs to be aware of any traditions you want to incorporate into your wedding. An experienced coordinator will be familiar with the many religious and cultural customs, but do not assume that he or she knows exactly how your family carries out tradition.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Personalized Vows
expressing it in your own way...
Depending on your religion you might decide to forgo tradition and create your own wedding vows for your big day. There is no better way to begin your life together than to take the time to really let one another know how you feel.
If you do decide that you want to write your own vows meet with the officiant to discuss what you want to do. Certain vows must be kept in the ceremony in order for the wedding to be legal.
Think about what is truly important for you to express during the ceremony whether it be to each other, your family and friends or just your views on marriage overall. As time progresses many couples have begun to take offense to the wording in traditional wedding vows such as the word "obey". If you are offended by this term create a new phrase that reflects who you are as a couple. Perhaps, "love, respect and trust" fits into our life plan much better.
When you do personalize your wedding vows think about those things that are really important to you such as the meaning of marriage, why you are planning to spend your life together and how you will make this arrangement work for better or worse. Too many times nowadays couples don't realize that marriage is supposed to be a lasting bond of togetherness through the good and the bad times.
Many couples just don't feel comfortable with "until death do us part" anymore. How about something traditional, but less morbid like "as long as we both shall live."
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Depending on your religion you might decide to forgo tradition and create your own wedding vows for your big day. There is no better way to begin your life together than to take the time to really let one another know how you feel.
If you do decide that you want to write your own vows meet with the officiant to discuss what you want to do. Certain vows must be kept in the ceremony in order for the wedding to be legal.
Think about what is truly important for you to express during the ceremony whether it be to each other, your family and friends or just your views on marriage overall. As time progresses many couples have begun to take offense to the wording in traditional wedding vows such as the word "obey". If you are offended by this term create a new phrase that reflects who you are as a couple. Perhaps, "love, respect and trust" fits into our life plan much better.
When you do personalize your wedding vows think about those things that are really important to you such as the meaning of marriage, why you are planning to spend your life together and how you will make this arrangement work for better or worse. Too many times nowadays couples don't realize that marriage is supposed to be a lasting bond of togetherness through the good and the bad times.
Many couples just don't feel comfortable with "until death do us part" anymore. How about something traditional, but less morbid like "as long as we both shall live."
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Divorced Parents
Dealing with the situation...
If your divorced parents are on good terms, count your blessings. If they are not, or if their relationship is marginal, correct handling of these delicate matters can help avoid any unwanted tensions. There are several alternatives you should consider in planning your church wedding and reception arrangements to accommodate our divorced parents.
According to protocol, the parent with whom you have lived the longest issues the invitations. The other parent is usually not mentioned unless both agree to their names being represented. Protocol, however, does not always create good feelings. Try to include both parent's names on the invitation.
When you're introducing your parents to your future in-laws, it is usually proper to introduce the parent with whom you have lived the longest, then introduce your other parent shortly afterward. The bride's father should always walk his daughter down the aisle, except under extenuating circumstances. If that is not possible, a substitute can stand in for the father. A brother, uncle or close family friend will be fine.
Special church seating arrangements can help smooth rough spots. The bride's mother and her immediate family (parents, husband and children) are seated in the first row. The second row is left empty to afford a better view for the bride's father, who, after giving her away, is seated with his immediate family in the third row. The same seating arrangement pertains to the grooms family if they are divorced. The small amount of time and attention devoted to handling these matters will reward you with a day that is as free of tension as it can possibly be.
If your divorced parents are on good terms, count your blessings. If they are not, or if their relationship is marginal, correct handling of these delicate matters can help avoid any unwanted tensions. There are several alternatives you should consider in planning your church wedding and reception arrangements to accommodate our divorced parents.
According to protocol, the parent with whom you have lived the longest issues the invitations. The other parent is usually not mentioned unless both agree to their names being represented. Protocol, however, does not always create good feelings. Try to include both parent's names on the invitation.
When you're introducing your parents to your future in-laws, it is usually proper to introduce the parent with whom you have lived the longest, then introduce your other parent shortly afterward. The bride's father should always walk his daughter down the aisle, except under extenuating circumstances. If that is not possible, a substitute can stand in for the father. A brother, uncle or close family friend will be fine.
Special church seating arrangements can help smooth rough spots. The bride's mother and her immediate family (parents, husband and children) are seated in the first row. The second row is left empty to afford a better view for the bride's father, who, after giving her away, is seated with his immediate family in the third row. The same seating arrangement pertains to the grooms family if they are divorced. The small amount of time and attention devoted to handling these matters will reward you with a day that is as free of tension as it can possibly be.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sound Advice - Use a Talent Agent
Do you want to book your all-time favorite bar band to play your wedding? Think twice before you do it. They may be everything you want, but they've probably not all you need to ensure high quality wedding entertainment.
For one thing, a band that sounds great in a bar may not be able to emcee the formalities. Also, which band member will you give a deposit to? The one who may be gone by the time your wedding day arrives? What if the band breaks up, or (as often happens) gets a better offer? What kind of contract did you negotiate? Did you have a contract at all? Who will be the replacement act on such short notice? And who's responsible for getting them?
Licensed talent agents provide worry-proof answers for these questions and they have access to entertaining bands and DJs you otherwise would not know about. They can also provide accomplished instrumentalists for your ceremony.
Any contract you sign should absolutely include the words, "talent agency," as well as the agent's license number. Any difference in price between what you pay and what the band or DJ receives constitutes a commission, and necessitates a license. If there is any doubt about whom you are dealing with, call your local Department of Professional Regulation.
When you hire musicians to transform a quiet room into a celebration, you are hiring a service. All services depend upon professional skill and entertainers are no exception. Licensed agents can safely satisfy your musical needs because they know the best wedding entertainers and the legalities of dealing with them.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday or Sunday?
If cost is a factor in your wedding budget, consider planning your wedding for a Friday or Sunday. Choosing a day not in high demand can be less expensive and more relaxing, and there are other benefits as well:
- You'll find everyone you must engage for a wedding service more open to negotiation, sometimes reconsidering price or adding extras.
- Vendors will probably cheer your off-day business by doing an extra-attentive job.
- Wedding services can book Saturdays far in advance, but Fridays and Sundays can require less notice. Choosing a Friday or Sunday also allows you to avoid making several calls to numerous vendors, only to hear, "Sorry, we're booked on that date."
- Getting married on alternative days suits the bride who prefers less pressured planning.
- It's more likely that a hotly requested band, emcee, photographer, videographer or caterer will be on hand for the wedding of your dreams.
- Getting treasured guests into town may be easier if extra or early days are options.
- On a Friday, you'll probably have your wedding in the evening, which means that the ceremony is followed immediately by dinner. This means that you will avoid the extra cost and hassle of a one-to-two-hour interim reception or cocktail party. Having the ceremony and reception back to back may ensure more people at the church ceremony.
- The rehearsal dinner could be easier and less costly for a restaurant if it was scheduled on a Thursday as opposed to a Friday night.
- You'll find everyone you must engage for a wedding service more open to negotiation, sometimes reconsidering price or adding extras.
- Vendors will probably cheer your off-day business by doing an extra-attentive job.
- Wedding services can book Saturdays far in advance, but Fridays and Sundays can require less notice. Choosing a Friday or Sunday also allows you to avoid making several calls to numerous vendors, only to hear, "Sorry, we're booked on that date."
- Getting married on alternative days suits the bride who prefers less pressured planning.
- It's more likely that a hotly requested band, emcee, photographer, videographer or caterer will be on hand for the wedding of your dreams.
- Getting treasured guests into town may be easier if extra or early days are options.
- On a Friday, you'll probably have your wedding in the evening, which means that the ceremony is followed immediately by dinner. This means that you will avoid the extra cost and hassle of a one-to-two-hour interim reception or cocktail party. Having the ceremony and reception back to back may ensure more people at the church ceremony.
- The rehearsal dinner could be easier and less costly for a restaurant if it was scheduled on a Thursday as opposed to a Friday night.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wedding Gowns - Fashions and Fabrics
Once upon a time there were all kinds of restrictions regarding wedding gowns. Older brides couldn't wear long white dresses and any color other than white spoke volumes about the bride.These days, pretty much anything goes, though the bride must above all be comfortable in the statement she is making with her gown. If you're not comfortable in a veil, you feel too innocent and young, you shouldn't wear one. If white doesn't suit your coloring, wear ivory. The style and fabric of the dress you choose should be right for you. But while we all have a sense of our own style, we might not be well-versed in bridal fabrics, so here's a quick primer.
Satin and silk are by far the most commonly used fabrics for wedding gowns, satin being the most traditional. Pure silk can be quite costly, but silk blends such as charmeuse, crepe de chine, chiffon, organza, taffeta, brocade, broadcloth or peau de sole offer an elegant and less costly alternative. Not to be overlooked, however,are linen, natural cotton, man-made polyester and rayon. The variety of blends, weights and finishes available today provides fabulous options year round.
Gown styles range from beaded extravagance to tailored suits. When selecting your gown, consider the activities of the day and choose accordingly. For example, a princess dress may look beautiful in the salon, but might not serve the purpose for a beach wedding.
The professionals at your bridal salon will be able to help you decide on the style and fabric that best suits your needs, but remember, the determining factor is what makes you feel comfortable and beautiful.
Be sure to check out Premier Bride for a list of local wedding professionals...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Make Up Tips for a Beautiful Bride
Where do brides get their special glow? Love is the answer, though the right makeup doesn't hurt.
It's natural to be nervous and excited on your wedding day. That's why it is so important to determine the look you want well in advance and to have a makeup rehearsal. Most makeup artists recommend at least one consultation prior to your wedding day. If you plan to do your own makeup, then take time to practice and perfect your special look.
On your wedding day you will glow as on no other day. You won't need strong colors to look sophisticated, but you will need the right colors. If you elect to use the services of a professional makeup consultant, he or she will select colors that will enhance your natural beauty and features. If you are creating your own look, experiment with delicately blended sheer browns, pinks, purples and golds. Brides may also use enhancers such as extended lashes or liner to accentuate the eyes for photographs.
When determining your wedding day make up, there are several factors to take into consideration. Do you want a dramatically trendy look, or something timelessly romantic? Is your wedding during the day or in the evening? If it's during the summer, will you have a tan? Is your dress white or ivory?
Consider whether you will wear your hair down or up and whether you will wear a hair ornament or headpiece. The color of your hair and the color of your skin are what make you unique - select makeup to accentuate your natural beauty.
Stay tuned to Premier Bride Texas for more helpful hints....
Monday, May 16, 2011
Signing In...
The wedding guest book is a keepsake brides and grooms will always treasure. They are fun to break out during future anniversaries to reminisce about your guests in attendance and the advice and personal messages they chose to leave behind. But you don’t have to limit yourself to plain pen and paper. Here are some ideas for some creative guest books to remember!
Time capsules: Use vases, apothecary jars or any other containers and label them for every ten years, beginning with your first anniversary, then 10 years, then 20, all the way to 50. Place note cards and pens on the table with instructions for guests to leave a chose piece of advice or sentiment and then place in a “time capsule” of their choice for you and your partner to open on the appointed year!
Ad libs: Avoid the pressure to write an award-winning guest book note by simply challenging guests to fill in the blanks. You can have individual pieces of paper with various messages to the bride and groom and a few choice words left blank for guests to fill in with their own adjectives and verbs.
Frame it: Select your favorite bridal portrait, engagement picture or any special photo of you and your partner and place in a spacious frame with a large matted area. Provide fine-point Sharpies for guests to simply sign the frame or left a message behind. The keepsake will hang on your wall, proudly displaying your close friends and families heartfelt blessings.
Time capsules: Use vases, apothecary jars or any other containers and label them for every ten years, beginning with your first anniversary, then 10 years, then 20, all the way to 50. Place note cards and pens on the table with instructions for guests to leave a chose piece of advice or sentiment and then place in a “time capsule” of their choice for you and your partner to open on the appointed year!
Ad libs: Avoid the pressure to write an award-winning guest book note by simply challenging guests to fill in the blanks. You can have individual pieces of paper with various messages to the bride and groom and a few choice words left blank for guests to fill in with their own adjectives and verbs.
Frame it: Select your favorite bridal portrait, engagement picture or any special photo of you and your partner and place in a spacious frame with a large matted area. Provide fine-point Sharpies for guests to simply sign the frame or left a message behind. The keepsake will hang on your wall, proudly displaying your close friends and families heartfelt blessings.
Friday, May 13, 2011
"Sweet Eats"
Long ago, wedding cakes were boring vanilla-flavored, round in shape and came topped with the traditional set of newlyweds happily clutching hands while their feet lay buried in mounds of icing. Nowadays, brides and grooms are slashing the cake myths of old and paving the way for bolder, better, bigger confections that, well, take the cake!When you begin considering the cake you want, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Cakes can be made in squares, rounds, “topsy turvy” shapes and they come in more flavors than you can shake a butter cream frosted-stick at. Go into your cake tasting with an open mind if you’re unsure of what you want, and choose your favorites. Your guests will appreciate the dessert when they see your sweet smile as you share a slice with your new spouse.
Don’t be afraid to change up the cake stand. There’s no longer a traditional stigma associated with a plain, boring old stand. Metal, plastic, glass, ceramic—they come in all shapes, forms and colors. The important part is choosing one that helps elevate and highlight your cake so that guests can take it all in before you slice it up.
If you already know what kind of cake you want or even what baker you prefer to use, don’t wait to book it! Weddings are made by decision and if you’ve already made up your mind about something, there’s no reason to wait until that silly to-do list tells you its time. Reserve the baker, design, flavor and style that means the most to you and be done with it. It’s a sweet relief.
Stay tuned to Premier Bride for helping hints for your big day!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Encore Weddings: Part 2
Typically, encore couples are putting on their own wedding and many tend to want to keep it simple and small, while others choose to celebrate in extravagant style! It’s your wedding, your way. The guest list, however, might be a bit trickier.If there’s any hesitancy about inviting ex-spouses and former in-laws, it’s probably best to leave them off the list to avoid any potentially awkward situations between them and new family members.
Encore wedding invitations are treated in the same manner as for first wedding's—typically the bride and groom are putting on their own event and so only their names need appear on the invitation. You can also send out announcements to acquaintances that were not invited to the wedding.
When it comes to actually tying the knot, it’s all about what you want the second time around. Civil ceremonies tend to be most popular, but religious ceremonies aren’t out of the question either. Be sure to check with the officiate regarding any requirements that might need to be met before walking down the aisle. It’s also a wonderful time to incorporate personal touches like your own vows to each other and including children in the ceremony and celebrations.
It’s completely up to the bride as to whether or not she’ll have someone walk her down the aisle this time. It can be a child, a mother, a close friend, or even no one at all. More importantly, the encore bride should feel at ease with choosing any dress she wants. White, ivory, pastel—any colors are perfectly acceptable. It is important that she dress in a manner to complement the style of her wedding and many brides select a cocktail-type dress or suit that they can wear again later.
Lastly, when it comes to the reception, choosing what works best is key. Many encore couples might omit the garter and bouquet toss, as they simply don’t feel the need to perform it at their second wedding. Other couples alter the receiving line to include them and their new spouse along with the children, this way guests have the opportunity to meet all the members of the new family and express their congratulations. Reception style, size and décor are completely up to the couple! It’s the opportunity to perhaps do something they’ve always wanted before or to focus on their guests and the opportunity to celebrate their union.
Be sure to visit our website before making those all important choices for your special day!
Encore wedding invitations are treated in the same manner as for first wedding's—typically the bride and groom are putting on their own event and so only their names need appear on the invitation. You can also send out announcements to acquaintances that were not invited to the wedding.
When it comes to actually tying the knot, it’s all about what you want the second time around. Civil ceremonies tend to be most popular, but religious ceremonies aren’t out of the question either. Be sure to check with the officiate regarding any requirements that might need to be met before walking down the aisle. It’s also a wonderful time to incorporate personal touches like your own vows to each other and including children in the ceremony and celebrations.
It’s completely up to the bride as to whether or not she’ll have someone walk her down the aisle this time. It can be a child, a mother, a close friend, or even no one at all. More importantly, the encore bride should feel at ease with choosing any dress she wants. White, ivory, pastel—any colors are perfectly acceptable. It is important that she dress in a manner to complement the style of her wedding and many brides select a cocktail-type dress or suit that they can wear again later.
Lastly, when it comes to the reception, choosing what works best is key. Many encore couples might omit the garter and bouquet toss, as they simply don’t feel the need to perform it at their second wedding. Other couples alter the receiving line to include them and their new spouse along with the children, this way guests have the opportunity to meet all the members of the new family and express their congratulations. Reception style, size and décor are completely up to the couple! It’s the opportunity to perhaps do something they’ve always wanted before or to focus on their guests and the opportunity to celebrate their union.
Be sure to visit our website before making those all important choices for your special day!
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