Category Marriage

Ideas For Your Pre Wedding Video 0

Jun9

With today’s advanced technology, many couples are producing a pre wedding video to tell their story to the world. It is a love story of how they met and what happened to get them to where they are today. The pre wedding video can be played at different times during the day – while guests are being seated, during the wedding ceremony, after the ceremony is done or at the reception. It doesn’t matter when, as guests love the couple’s story and want to see how they fell in love.

Some people put a ton of effort into the pre wedding video – sometimes even getting it hired out. Others do it themselves or have a family member or friend help with the compiling of the video, photos, music and information. Really, what is put on the video is down to the couple’s own personal preference so you cannot go wrong. The goal is to tell the story of the bride and groom and see how their lives together started and became intertwined.

Many times on the pre wedding video guests will see pictures of the bride and groom when they were quite young. Pictures and video will show them each growing up until you get to the pictures of them as a couple. Music is usually played in the background, with talking being included as required. Interviewing the couple or reenacting the proposal may be something to put on the pre wedding video as well.

It is fun to look back and watch it years later. The pre wedding video is a good reminder of where the couple came from and where they are today. Use creativity and be unique, but make sure it stays true to you as a couple. Your guests won’t care what’s done, but they are sure to enjoy the end product.

How to Find a Great Wedding Venue in Houston 0

Jun8

The event venue where you choose to have your wedding reception will in many cases, be the most important choice you’ll make when planning your wedding. The reception is often the most memorable, expensive, and time consuming component of a wedding. It’s important to factor in budget, personality, and tradition when planning, as well as utilize resources and remember to ask important questions.

Once you have your theme and budget you can get to work searching for a wedding venue. If you are in Houston, Austin, Chicago, or another large city you will have more options at your disposal. The best ways to select reception halls is through referrals from friends, magazines, and google searches. The internet is increasingly becoming a popular tool for wedding planning and it can provide many great and cost effective ideas. When searching, remember to include your location. If you just search for wedding locations, results from across the world will appear, so search for wedding locations Houston, or whatever city you may be in.

Once you have a few options visit each place and speak with the staff. Look at their reviews online and figure out what services they offer. Take lots of pictures and try to imagine what you’d do with each space. If you have a wedding planner bring him/her along, if not bring friends and family for a second opinion. After you’ve narrowed it down to just a few choices, start asking questions. Make sure you know what plans are offered by each location and what it includes- how much for beverages and drinks? Is valet included? Also ask about amenities and special services.

Finally know about all the terms associated with renting the space. What sort of security deposit or cancellation fees are required? These are all important things to know in order for you to keep your options open.

Using Hurricane Candle Holders For Weddings 0

Jun4

There are many couples would want center pieces for their weddings. Many of them select various items and among them are the hurricane candle holders. Hurricane candle holders for weddings not only bring an atmospheric touch but also add light to the whole event. They come with many benefits that’s why the have become a popular choice for centerpieces.

One of the main benefits of hurricane candle holders for weddings is their safety. Weddings usually comprise of many activities, lots of people and movement. Having a naked candle flame could be dangerous in so many ways. Couples opt for Hurricane candle holders as they stop things from getting knocked to the flames.

For outdoor wedding celebrations where candle light is used as a form of lighting or a way to build an atmosphere, hurricane candle holders are an appropriate choice because of its practicality. It protects the candle flame from being blown out by passing breeze. Since it properly protects the candle flame, other decorations such as dried flower petals, carnations and so on can be used without posing a risk of fire accidents.

Hurricane candles holders for weddings have become popular over the years as a result of its decorative purposes and addition of style to the event. They come in very many styles ranging from traditional to contemporary and unusual options to add style to the table and wedding at large. The use of these candle holders offer more opportunities for other decorations to be placed.

When selecting Hurricane candle holders for weddings, be sure to pick the one that compliments the color scheme of the wedding. Since they are available in many designs and colors, they can fit any wedding style. For table centerpieces, select the ones that compliment the table wear including plates and glasses. Due to its benefits they are the best choice for any potential bride and groom out there.

10 Money Saving Ideas for Wedding Days 0

Apr16

We keep reading about how expensive weddings are these days.  This can scare a lot of people into either not getting married at all or taking out a loan to pay for the wedding.  However you might want to look at how to save money on wedding day to make it as affordable as possible.   Relax, take it easy, and read the following ‘how to save money on a wedding’ ideas below.

Wedding Cake Ideas

  • Check for local bakers and home bakers. Bakers who are not really specialize in baking wedding cakes can cost you less, and home cake bakers who really bakes cake but does not share the overhead of bakeries often cost the cheapest.
  • Talk to your caterer if their pastry chef would also consider baking your wedding cake. If they do, check and compare their price.
  • Get a price quote from local grocery stores that has bakery. Supermarkets often accept special cake orders for much less than wedding cake shops.
  • Check for culinary schools near you. If students are baking wedding cakes including cake decoration as part of the curriculum, the per-head charging can be greatly reduced.
    The cakes price will be reflective if you avoid too many cake details keeping it simple as possible.

Wedding Planner

  • Consider your home as reception venue if possible. Opt for a brunch reception instead of dinner. Try to keep your menu as simple as possible yet elegant. You can grab hundreds of menu ideas in wedding planner books, through the net, and in magazines.
  • Instead of hiring florist to arrange the flowers you can recruit friends instead who have artistic flairs to decorate the wedding flowers.
  • Limit the number of bridesmaid.
  • Disposable cameras can cost you much less than hiring professional photographers. Scatter around these disposable cameras at the reception for guests to use.
  • Consider using balloons instead of just purely using flowers.
  • For religious weddings, consider scheduling your wedding close to major holiday. The church is usually well decorated during these schedules, saving you money on flowers.

Wedding Cakes for Unusual Weddings 0

Mar21

Does the information on gourmet wedding cakes include some suggested sources for a cake that was made without eggs? A bride who would be inviting guests that adhered to a lacto-vegetarian diet might want to serve such a cake.

Is there any wedding cake house that sells a cake that was made without either eggs or dairy products? A future bride who had invited a number of vegans to her wedding would probably need to think about ordering such a cake. You may be able to find information online about this topic, like at this wedding cakes site.

A Hindu wedding would be followed by a reception at which guests would want to see a cake suitable for vegans. The person planning such a wedding might struggle with finding the right sort of cake. That wedding planner might also need to request a custom wedding cake topper. None of the conventional wedding cake toppers would be apt to resemble the appearance of a couple at a Hindu wedding ceremony.

That wedding planner could feel comfortable about the presence of lots of fruit at the reception. She could also arrange for the presence of cut, raw vegetables, as long as there was an appropriate dip. What could be offered in the way of a main dish?

Well, any vegans at the reception would certainly welcome the serving of grain filled soup. They might also enjoy a casserole that featured tofu. Of course, such a casserole dish would need to be made without either milk or cheese.

When a wedding planner or wedding cake house chooses the food for the reception following a Hindu wedding ceremony, that wedding planner might find it easiest to plan for lots of finger foods. Still, there would need to be plates and forks, for the time when the cut wedding cake would be served to guests.

After all, wedding cakes seem to belong at just about every wedding imaginable.

Custom Designed Classy CZ Engagement Sets 0

Mar15

There is still very little call for cocktail rings being designed in solid gold with CZ gems, but there is a massive industry devoted to CZ engagement rings that are custom designed to your needs. How does it work? Since the idea behind CZ jewelry is to have affordable pieces, the custom designing process is a little different than when you’re dealing with custom diamond sets. First, most of the custom made cubic zirconia ring jewelers operate online to cut down their overhead Second, they have set styles of ring mountings that you can choose. These rings are prefabricated but without any stones or accents, or may be crafted partially requiring the client to select a finish, be it satin or polished or antique. The third step will be to select the gem or gems to desire to add, then the accents, which can often be genuine chips of diamonds or CZs. When you have selected the mounting, and the gems, and the finishing, then the ring is put together. It’s not entirely crafted from zero from a drawing you may end, but it is customized based on your choices.

This has allowed clients who may have a very limited budget to have unusual and very classy CZ engagement sets that meet their own individual needs without paying for a high priced diamond set and without being forced to settle for a ready to wear creation that isn’t quite what they wanted.

How much Do Custom CZ Designs Cost?

A solid 14k gold mounting with a gem and a few accent stones that are CZs or simulated gems start at around $150 and go up to over $300. The price depends mostly on the quality of the gold band or mounting and less on the gemstone, since CZs in all colors are very cheap. Regardless, you will find that custom Cubic Zirconia rings are going to cost you far less than if you were to buy the real thing, and it might be the perfect way to save some money on your big day.

Essential Wedding Party Supplies 0

Mar2

Though there are plenty of different kinds of wedding ceremonies and loads of different venues, there are just a few things that should make it onto every wedding reception party supplies checklist in order to be successful.

Drink for the In-laws

Emotions will be running high, as family members meet their new in-laws, mothers cry for their baby boys, fathers cry for their baby girls, and so on.  Amongst such emotional stressors, alcohol is a necessary social lubricant.  No matter whether you are having the ceremony in a castle or in your own backyard, you will need to provide enough alcohol to make sure that no one drives home.  So hire a full-service bar, rent out a bar, or stock your own bar to the gills, but make sure there is plenty for all!

Music is Wine

Again, because in-laws will in all likelihood be issuing non-sequiturs like Steve Carrell on a bad day at The Office, you will need something to fill the inexorable, awkward silences so that people have something to lean back on, focus on for just long enough to forget what was just said, and move on.  There are plenty of local bands trying to get their big break in the big city, and you can take advantage of their desperation by paying them a small sum in exchange for hours of finger-blistering play.  Keep your ear to the ground, and take your pick of the litter!

Gifts for the Memory

It is crucial to thank your guests, and even more important to personalize your thank you gifts to the people taking part in the ceremony.  Groomsmen, ladies in waiting, flower girls, and even the ring-bearer deserve something unique to know that you have taken the time to consider them, and there are plenty of options for making this process as swift as possible.  Inscribed jewelry, such as necklaces or bracelets have been tried and true for ages.

So plan ahead and then enjoy the party!

For a complete checklist of all the items you will need for your big day, please visit WeddingSuppliesExpert.com.

Damask Wedding Invites 0

Feb24

Even with weddings, styles come and go. Presently, the very “in thing” for wedding invitations are damask wedding invitations. The styles are stunning and with all the wedding invitation kits, the bride can really personalize her invitations to her liking. The damask invitations create a look of traditional style with a modern flair of damask.

Damask wedding invites come in a huge variety of colors, usually a two color field to create the damask (floral like) print. Blacks and whites are very popular, mixing the formality of the classic invitation with the contemporary flair of the damask. The damask can encompass the whole invitation or be limited to a border or block on the invitation. Sometimes with the black and white, a bold color stripe is added for accent, which can give a nice clue to the wedding colors. Other colors, like pinks or reds, always look sharp with white or cream, and like the bold color stripe; they can coincide with the bride’s color scheme. All shades of purple, including plums, violet and lavender, are the hot colors right now, and damask wedding invitations can incorporate different tones of one color for a beautifully elegant effect. Other popular combinations are the very current pinks and browns or the light blues and browns that are popping up in all kinds of places.

Another nice touch besides the colorful stripe or border is to add a graphic to the damask wedding invitations. Rings, churches, and flowers – all of these add a delicate flair to the top or corner of the damask. Such pretty combinations exist; it may make it difficult for the bride to choose!

With the wedding invite kits so readily available as well as the option of custom printing, these invitations can be found in a broad range of prices, just like so many other aspects of wedding planning. They run as low as just under a dollar per invitation to up to $5 and more per invite; there is something for every budget. What is nice is the access of ordering with the internet, and many online vendors and boutiques offer samples to see before purchasing.

Daisy Centerpieces for Weddings 0

Jan2

So the big day is fast approaching. There are so many things to get done. One of the many tasks of the bride is picking out a centerpiece for the reception tables and if your fond of daisies, it’s only natural to want daisy wedding centerpieces.  Daisy centerpieces can be really simple or very extravagant; it’s really up to the bride how detailed to make it.

Many brides go for the huge floral centerpieces. But, with all the different types of daisies, they can make gorgeous yet very cheap wedding centerpieces. Shasta daisies especially are gorgeous. They come in a beautiful white color and can be an absolute breathtaking centerpiece. They can be paired with other flowers and simply tied with a beautiful bow and placed in a vase. Elegantly simple. Of course there are other colors, but most brides choose white.

Daisy wedding centerpieces can also be made from gerber daisies. They are beautiful and also make an excellent choice. Their colors pop and can be coordinated with any theme. A whole wedding can easily be decorated to coordinate with daisies.

One of the most elegant centerpieces is floating a daisy head in a beautiful crystal bowl. Depending on the size of the bowl there can be one large daisy head or several smaller ones. Choose which color you want and it is an instant centerpiece. If there are no daisy colors to go with your chosen theme, have the florist dye white ones to match the bridesmaid dresses. Match it up with floating candles and it makes a very elegant centerpiece. Another possibility is dying the water the color of your choice and floating the white daisies on top. This centerpiece works beautifully with a night time wedding.

Whichever daisy is chosen, or however it is displayed, a daisy centerpiece for weddings will make a beautiful addition to any table centerpiece. Add them on top of the wedding cake to further accentuate the theme and your wedding will be talked about for a long time to come.