DIY Vases

DIY Brides and Grooms!!!
This is a great idea for your table decoration. Vases are one of the items that completes your reception tables and by adding color to empty bottles and clear vases will ad that special and unique touch to your wedding décor. Gather your family and friends and have fun, make your wedding as memorable as possible. Ask to your family and friends to save their empty glass bottles (wine, beer, milk, etc.) and glass vases that are not in use. This project can save you money but most important it will reunite family and friends.

 

 

 

Outdoor Weddings...

Using the Beauty of an Outdoor Reception to Your Advantage

Parks, gardens and even the beach can provide the perfect setting for a wedding reception. Mother Nature has done much of the decorating for you, and there's plenty of room to spread out. Outdoor venues often have natural features or manmade additions that can become part of your wedding theme or play a role in your decorating scheme. Take advantage of the natural beauty of your outdoor venue to make your wedding reception unforgettable.

• What You Need to Know
• Make sure that you have both covered seating areas and those out in the sunshine so your guests can have a choice.
• Elegant signs that point towards water, refreshments, seating and restrooms will also help your guest navigate your chosen outdoor space.

Step 1:

Visit the site several times, preferably at different times of day. Learn the layout of the area where your reception will be held. Note any distinguishing features, such as walkways, fountains, buildings, trees and other plants. Note which way prevailing winds blow and from which direction the sun's rays are strongest.

Step 2:

Decide on the time of day for your reception. If you're holding a summer wedding in an area with little or no shade, opt for an early morning or evening ceremony. Schedule your ceremony or reception to take advantage of a striking sunset or an afternoon sea breeze.

Step 3:

Make the most of natural and manmade features. Arrange tables around a fountain. Display the wedding cake in a gazebo. Transform a pergola into a wedding arch. Make shrubs and trees part of your wedding decor, stringing them with tiny lights or hanging lanterns from branches.

Step 4:

Enjoy the view. Orient tables, a buffet or a wedding tent to take advantage of surrounding scenery. Let the scenery inspire your wedding theme. A view of the ocean would be perfect for a beach-themed wedding. If your venue offers a view of city lights, echo this in your reception, with lots of tiny twinkling lights and centerpieces of miniature cityscapes.

 

 

 

 

 

Bridesman & Groomswoman

Bridesman and Groomswoman
Brides!!! Do you have a best guy friend??? Groom!!! Do you have a best gal friend??? You have been wondering if it will be appropriate to include in your wedding party your guy and gal friend but you are not sure! Well it is time to break the wedding etiquette and make it happen, it is your wedding and you guys can do anything you want to make your dream wedding come true. Look for different wedding attire choices that will blend with your wedding colors and have fun.

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding and Engagement Rings... EVERY BUDGET

Wedding and Engagement Rings for every budget. Are you IN LOVE and want to spend the rest of your life with that amazing, wonderful, unique person??? But you don't have the budget to buy that fabulous diamond ring, don't worry; real love does not measure if you have the budget to buy that expensive ring, there is no law that says you have to spend three times of your monthly salary to buy that "special ring". Reality is that nowadays there are many gorgeous rings with that "sparkle" that will put in her/his face that expression that we always look for. The emotion on his/her face that says everything. Now lets look at the different choices of wedding/engagement rings that you have to choose from for every budget. White/Yellow/Pink Gold, Silver, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Zirconium, Tungsten, Palladium, and others. Stones: Diamond, Cubic Zirconia, Colored Stones, Lab Created Stones, etc. Remember that what really matters is that you buy the ring thinking on your better half and what you are buying he/she would like it. Now, if you are not sure about what that special person likes, then I can suggest that both of you go shopping together. One important thing is set your "budget"... Good luck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He popped the Question, She said YES!...

He popped the Question, She said YES!... Now what? With all the excitement about the engagement and wedding planning, you might get a little bit overwhelmed and then it is when you think "What should I do?"

I can answer that question for you, my dear Bride. I come to rescue you and help you to put all your ideas together and make things happen. I will make sure that you can have your dream wedding come true within your budget. I know all the secrets to make it happen, you just relax and enjoy your engagement. I will help you to plan your wedding from A-Z and customize your wedding timeline. Remember that it is your wedding and you can do what you want, there is no need to go by the book and follow all the wedding etiquettes. Make it your very own and memorable wedding day.

Wedding Timeline

The wedding timeline checklist is the main checklist most couples search for when

planning their wedding. The To-Do-List is organized from 9-12 months before the wedding

until the first days after the wedding. Donʼt feel overwhelmed by all the To-Do-Things pointed out here. Just pick the ones that best suit your dream wedding.

 

9-12 months before the wedding

·         Officially announce your engagement

·         Decide on who pays for what and set an overall budget

·         Set a wedding date (consult with registry office and officiant)

·         Decide on the type (style and formality) of wedding (formal, semi-formal, informal…)

·         Choose and book reception site (liability insurance necessary?) and arrange parking

·         Choose and book ceremony location (liability insurance necessary?)

·         Decide whether you need/want pre-marital counseling

·         Get some useful wedding checklists or prepare your own ones

·         Hire wedding planner if you wish

·         Start first draft of your guest list

 

6-9 months before the wedding

·         Announce wedding date (especially for out-of-town guests)

·         Start shopping for wedding dress, shoes, jewelry etc.

·         Decide on bridesmaids dresses

·         Organize (flower) decoration and bouquets

·         Hire catering service

·         Hire wedding photo-/videographers

·         Hire DJ/band

·         Choose officiant and discuss ceremony process

·         Start thinking about gift registry options

·         Reserve hotel rooms (in varying price ranges) for out-of-town guests

·         Have an engagement party if you wish

·         Book honeymoon

 

4-6 months before the wedding

·         Select and order wedding invitations and stationery

·         Choose wedding cake

·         Discuss menu ideas with catering service

·         Arrange for rental items (arches, candelabras, china, crystal, flatware…)

·         Buy wedding rings

·         Organize groomʼs tux and decide what groomsmen will wear

·         Make sure bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories

·         Look for wedding favors

·         Confirm dates for bridal shower and bachelorette parties

·         Start registry (before sending bridal shower invitations)

·         Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup

·         Organize helpers (readers, musicians, guest book attendant etc.)

·         Organize additional management staff, babysitters etc.

·         Give guest list to shower hostesses

·         Decide whether you want wedding insurance

 

2-4 months before the wedding

·         Finalize guest list and send invitations

·         Select place for rehearsal dinner

·         Finalize rehearsal dinner plans

·         Finalize menu

·         Select music for ceremony, reception etc.

·         Book makeup artist and hairstylist

·         Check tuxes for groom and groomsmen have been ordered

·         Organize wedding transportation (for you and your guests)

·         Order wedding favors

·         Find gifts for each other, your attendants, shower hostess, parents etc.

·         Purchase bridal party gifts

·         Purchase wedding accessories (candles, baskets, ring pillow etc.)

·         Check registry from time to time (there always have to be enough options left)

·         Joint bank accounts, insurance, merging of money…

·         Start preparations for honeymoon

·         Send invitations 8 weeks before wedding date

 

1-2 months before the wedding

·         Have first bridal gown fitting

·         Schedule a final fitting for your gown so it can be ready for formal bridal portrait

·         Finalize ceremony readings, songs, etc.

·         Design wedding programs

·         Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony

·         Arrange “Bridesmaid Luncheon” and other “Pre-Wedding Parties”

·         Write vows

·         Set appointment with photographer for your formal bridal portrait.

·         Prepare photo and video shot list

·         Check requirements for blood test and marriage license in your state

·         Discuss and finalize details with wedding service providers

 

3-4 weeks before the wedding

·         Get marriage license (normally no earlier than 30 days before wedding)

·         Arrange name change

·         Mail rehearsal-dinner invitations

·         Meet with stylist to discuss makeup and hair

·         Confirm hotel arrangements for out-of-town guests

 

1-2 weeks before the wedding

·         Call guests who have not responded to invitation

·         Make final payments for all services that require payment

·         Have final wedding gown fitting

·         Finalize wedding-day schedule and share with attendants, parents and all vendors

·         Pick up wedding dress and make sure all accessories are together

·         Reconfirm all wedding plans: ceremony, reception site, florist, photo-/videographer,

·         musicians, DJ, baker, honeymoon

·         Give caterer/reception site final head count

·         Provide wedding party and out-of-town guests with itinerary and maps

·         Prepare emergency kit with needle, thread, safety pins, tape, mirror, band aid, etc.

·         Give someone at home emergency numbers of honeymoon locations, credit card

·         numbers etc.

·         Finalize seating arrangements

·         Prepare place cards

·         Prepare “wedding box” for ceremony accessories

·         Prepare “reception box” for reception accessories

·         Prepare wedding favors for transportation

·         Complete seating plan for reception

·         Confirm all rental and floral delivery dates and times

·         Confirm arrival times for attendants

·         Pack for wedding night and honeymoon

 

The day before the wedding

·         Prepare a list of payment envelopes, marking who is responsible for each one

·         Hand out assignment lists and checklists to ensure everyone knows their tasks

·         Hand out ceremony box to appropriate person

·         Hand out reception box to appropriate person

·         Hand out favor box to appropriate person

·         Give rings to best man

·         Gather wedding dress and all accessories

·         Get a manicure, pedicure, massage

·         Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party

·         Confirm flight arrangements for honeymoon

·         Compile an emergency list of all wedding vendors with phone numbers

 

The Wedding Day

·         Try to eat breakfast

·         See hairdresser

·         Have makeup applied

·         Donʼt forget rings (if you havenʼt given them to best man) and wedding license

·         Take a relaxing bath

 

After Wedding

·         Get wedding gown cleaned and preserved

·         Preserve bouquet

·         Write and send thank-you notes

·         Complete process of name change

·         Finalize gift registry

·         Meet with photo-/videographer to finalize albums/video

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