How to choose wedding theme

August 24th, 2011 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Theme, Wedding Theme and Style No Comments »

Spring weddings:

Spring is a very enjoyable time. Spring is a season of growth, air is full of sweet. Flowers bloom, and everywhere is full of vigor in spring. The perfect wedding theme is floral theme wedding or butterfly theme wedding.

Floral theme wedding

Wedding color: red, pink, orange, yellow, green, purple……

Wedding flowers: Rose, Cherry blossom, Morning glory ……

Butterfly theme wedding

Wedding color: colorful

Summer weddings:

In summer, many flowers bloom and everywhere is green. Floral theme wedding and green theme wedding are the popular theme in summer. Summer is the best season for travelling. Many people like to go to the beach in summer.

Floral theme wedding

Wedding color: red, pink, orange, yellow, green, purple……

Wedding flowers: Rose, peonies, carnations, tulips……

green theme wedding

Wedding color: green

Beach theme wedding

Wedding color: blue

Fall weddings:

Yellow theme wedding

Wedding color: yellow

Leaves theme wedding

Wedding color: yellow, orange, red

Winter weddings:

Snowflake theme wedding

Wedding color: white…

New year theme wedding

Wedding color: white, red…

Formal wedding

Wedding color: black, white, gold….

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Trends for 2011 Destination Wedding Invitations

July 26th, 2011 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Theme, Wedding Trends No Comments »

Beach Weddings
Beach Weddings are popular in the summer. Among various styles of wedding invitations, most couples like beach theme wedding invitations in particular. Beach wedding can be peaceful, quiet and cool. From planning a beach wedding reception to finding the best beach wedding locations, you have a lot of choices.
Best Beaches for summer weddings:
1. Crane Beach, Massachusetts
2. Watch Hill, Rhode Island
3. Caladesi Island State Park, Florida
Florida is the best beaches to get married.
Songs for beach wedding:
1. “Summer Lovin’” (from Grease)
2. “Beyond The Sea” (Bobby Darin)
3. “One Summer Night” (The Danleers)

Rustic Weddings
Real Wedding is a beautifully elegant and romantic wedding in recent years.

Menu cards and wedding favor for rustic weddings

menu cards and wedding favor for rustic weddings
Reception table setting for rustic weddings
reception table setting for rustic weddings

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The Types of Bridesmaids Dresses You Can Find Online

November 25th, 2010 admin Posted in Bridesmaid Dresses Ideas, Wedding Theme, wedding ideas No Comments »

There are many types of bridesmaid dresses these days. Just like the wedding gown, it has become a fashion and trend to be sought after. It is becoming extremely easy and flexible to shop online. Businesses offer their beautiful dresses and gowns in pictures and photos. You could browse through it and may find one that is suitable. Either you are the bridesmaid or the bride seeking for your helpers, you could make use of these sites to search for the ultimate piece that looks elegant.

Types of bridesmaid dresses could be found in a few styles. There is the A-Line style or it could also be called Princess. This suits most body figures and may be well chosen as different bridesmaids do come in different body and sizes. Another one is the ball gown style of dress. This will be suitable if most of the bridesmaids are of similar size. If not, this will look awkward as the shorter person will looks smaller and the taller person will looks taller. When you are the bride, you would not want all your helpers to be unhappy and look less beautiful than usual. So avoid this ball gown style if most of them vary in body types. An empire dress will looks elegant on most body types. This especially makes smaller person to looks taller. However, avoid using this on a bigger woman. Sheath style is also similar to ball gown. It is only suitable when most bridesmaids are of the same sizes.

You should also take note of the colours and other embellishments for the types of bridesmaids dresses that you are looking for. It is not just the styles that should be taken into account. The colour of the dresses should be able to complement the wedding gown and the wedding theme colour. Overall, it must be comfortable to be worn.

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Do You Really Need Extravagant Wedding Invitations Designs?

October 23rd, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Theme, wedding tips 1 Comment »

Yes, wedding invitations designs are important as it beautifies the card and gives the impression to others that indeed they are looking forward to attend a wonderful event. However, some couples have gone all the way to splurge and focus on giving great looking cards. The question is should you do the same?

If you have the extra budget to come out with extravagant wedding invites designs, then you could have it as there is no harm in making memories from having a once in a lifetime invitation card. However, you should also keep focus on the other important things at the same time. The other thing to do is the wordings for the card. You need to come out with good constructed sentences and words that directly inform guests to the special event. Make sure the words have the tone of good mannerism and not commanding others to attend. You will need to check spellings and information stated. All these are much more essential than the designs of the invitations. You should get this done first before focusing on giving it a beautiful look.

Extravagant wedding invitations designs are not a need but more of a want. It is not a necessity in making a workable card. There are many designs that look elegant and nice without you spending too much on it. In order to get the most from these borders and floral templates for the card, you should research for shops and stores for the best price. Do not settle with the first one you saw but keep on finding more and discuss with your partner on the one that suits the theme and colour of your choice. In the end, bear in mind that while the card deserve much attention, there are other things in a wedding that need to cost much more.

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USING PATTERNS IN YOUR WEDDING

September 28th, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme No Comments »

When you are choosing the color palette for your wedding, think outside of the box and don’t use an entirely solid color scheme. One solid color matched with a pattern can make the look of your wedding truly memorable. There are many different patterns you could use, and many different ways to use them.
A wonderful pattern option is stripes. If you are going for a nautical theme, blue and white stripes will look terrific. If you are going for a modern look, try black and white stripes. Either way, stripes will make your wedding look crisp and tailored. A second wonderful pattern is polka dots. These don’t have to be childish or “girly”. Instead, they can be fun and lively. Black and white polka dots are an especially chic option. You can also try an elaborate pattern, like a rose pattern.
One of the best places to use patterns is in your table linens. Spend a little more money to go beyond the average white linen, and the effect will be stupendous. To save some money, use the white linens but use a patterned overlay—these are much cheaper. Another great way to use pattern is in clothing—bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen ties or socks… or even the bride’s garter or underskirt! You can also bring patterns out in unusual ways. If your pattern is polka dots, for example, use circles often in subtle ways—seating guests at the ceremony in a circle; giving out lollipops for favors; or using especially spherical flowers.
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THINKING BEYOND THE WEDDING

September 21st, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Etiquette, Wedding Theme, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

One of the best pieces of advice I was given when planning my wedding was to remember that a wedding is only the beginning. Don’t focus so much on making your wedding beautiful that you forget what the wedding is really for—starting a marriage. Today, the wedding industry is a billion dollar industry. There is a lot of pressure on brides to spend a lot of money, be creative, and be original. But don’t give in to this pressure. Plan a spectacular wedding because it is fun, not because it is something you have to do. And don’t let wedding planning be a source of argument between you and your groom. Undeniably, you will have at least one disagreement—but don’t let it ruin the joy of the occasion.

After your wedding, your guests will leave, and you will go off on your honeymoon, or home again to resume your life. The tables will be cleared, the linens will be washed, and your venue will set up the next day for another wedding. In the end, all you will have is the photographs and the memories. So when you are planning for your wedding, don’t forget to plan also for life after the wedding. First, do some research on how to change your name if you are going to. Making a list of documents you need ahead of time will make life easier later. Second, write your thank you notes immediately. There is nothing worse than letting them sit for months until your wedding is nothing but faraway dream. Third, make sure to do premarital counseling with a church officiant or other professional. This will help lay the groundwork for your marriage. Fourth, make sure your living situation is ready. Know if you are going to have to move, rent, or buy a home. And fifth, don’t fall victim to the post-wedding blues. After all the excitement of being a newlywed is over, you can look forward to something better—being an oldlywed.
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Wedding Invitations Wording: Tips on How to Prepare Your Wedding Invitations

September 18th, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme, wedding tips No Comments »

Wedding invitations are an important part of your wedding planning. They request the guest to be present at the wedding ceremony on a certain date. Its history dates back to many centuries ago. It can be used to provide announcement to the family and friends. During the early days, the bride or groom used to handwrite the invitations. Nowadays, the wedding invitations wording can be prepared in many ways including engraved, calligraphy and raised etc.
Many brides have problem preparing the wedding invitation wording. Abbreviations cannot be used to address the name of the guest. Instead, you should spell out the name of the guest in full. It is your preference whether or not to hire a calligrapher to perform the addressing of the invitations. The calligraphy writing service can be expensive. If you have a large budget, you should definitely use a calligrapher. Nice handwriting can be used to create unique wedding invitations wording. The invitations should be sent to the bridal party members, parents of the groom, family and friends, and people in mourning. It is up to you to send the wedding invitations to your ex-spouses.
You can use one or two envelope to send the wedding invitations. If you use two envelopes, the invitations should be placed in the inner envelope. The inner envelope is not sealed but the outer envelope must be sealed. After you have prepared the invitations, you need to calculate the postage. The postage should include the stamp for the reply card. It is also important to weight the reply card to prevent it from returning to you due to insufficient postage.
The wedding invitations should be order 3 – 4 months in advance of the date of the actual wedding. The date, venue and reception time should be confirmed before ordering the wedding invitations. The average delivery timeframe of the wedding invitation is 3 days – 2 weeks.

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Wedding invitations Etiquette: How to Choose a Color Scheme for Your Wedding Invitations

September 3rd, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme, wedding tips No Comments »

The wedding invitation etiquette has a long history. It is important that you learn about the basics of the wedding invitations etiquettes so that you will know how to address the guests. The greetings should always be kept brief. It should be warm and sincere. The name of you and your mother should be first in line. After that, you can include the names of your friends and family members, followed by the name of the groom and his mother. Besides the wording, the color scheme also plays an important role in the wedding invitation etiquette. If the color scheme does not match your wedding occasion, people will feel that you are not serious.
The color scheme of the wedding invitations will reflect the theme of the wedding. The theme of the wedding invitations is important because it is the first impression that your guest will have. For example, if it has a beach theme, people will get an impression that you are having a beach wedding. Hence, your wedding invitations should always have a similar theme with the wedding. If you are having a formal wedding, you can use classic color as the main color. If you are having a beach wedding, colors that resemble the seaside environment such as blue and tan will be the best options.
When choosing the color scheme, make sure both you and your partner like it. It will make no point if you or your partner doesn’t like the color. Your wedding only happens once in a lifetime so you will want it to be memorable. You should be able to accommodate the choice of your partner. If your partner doesn’t like the color, you should change it according to his or her preference.
After you have selected a color, you must buy the paper. Before buying the paper, it is always recommended to request paper samples from different companies. Each company offers a different variation of papers. The color of the paper produced by one company may be different from the other company. For example, a pink paper may be lighter or darker than the pink paper produced by another company. So it is always better to check it beforehand. By getting samples from different companies, you will have a larger selection to choose from. In addition, shopping comparison can also find out which company is offering the most inexpensive wedding invitations.

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What are Wedding Invitations?

August 26th, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Theme, wedding tips No Comments »

Wedding invitations are nothing but letters that are used to invite a guest to attend a wedding ceremony. It plays an important role in setting the wedding style. Various types of papers can be used to create the wedding invitations including heavy stock paper, vellum, linen, cotton etc.

The heavy stock paper is a best option for people who want to create affordable wedding invitations. For inexpensive wedding invitations, you can use the handmade or recycled paper. Creating the wedding invitation yourself will help you to reduce the wedding cost. Readymade invitations that are for sale at the store will cost $3 – $4 per card. People who want to order custom wedding invitations  can hire a graphic designer.

Some people use double envelopes in mailing the wedding invitation. With double side envelopes, the inner envelope is not gummed while the outer envelope is gummed. The outer envelope is used for addressing the recipient. However, to save money on postage, you can exclude the inner envelope.

The invitation should include the hour of the wedding ceremony. To prevent running out of invitations, you should always order more invitation that you need. It is important to order more invitation because you can make mistakes at any time. The wedding invitation should briefly announce the wedding ceremony and include the date and venue. You should refrain from including too much information concerning the wedding. The save the date information should not be emailed to the recipient. The names and address should be written before the envelope is sealed. If you write the name and address after the envelope is sealed, there will be indentation in the invitation.

Before sending the invitations, make sure the name of the guests are spelt correctly. After you have mailed the invitations, the guest should give you confirmation within 1 – 2 week. If the guest did not send in his/her confirmation after the RSVP date, you should take the initiative to call him/her.

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Types of Wedding Invites

August 20th, 2010 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Theme, wedding tips No Comments »

Wedding invites are used to inform the guest about the date and venue of an upcoming wedding ceremony. There are many types of these cards that are used to create the wedding invitations including heavy card stock, cotton and linen, vellum and recycled paper.

The heavy card stock is a type of do it yourself card. It is thick and won’t bend or crease easily. It is rarely that the heavy card stock will have printer bleeding problem. It is able to absorb the printer cartridge ink well. Its weight allows it suitable to be used as a frame keepsake. The standard color includes white, ecru and etc. Some heavy card stock paper has textures.

Cotton wedding invites are made from the cotton cloth. It looks luxurious and is expensive. Cotton invitations are durable and can last for many years. They can be kept in the scrapbook. If the cotton invitations are too expensive, you can choose an invitation that is made from half cotton. It is made from 100% cotton are rather expensive.

Vellum is a thin crepe paper that is used to prepare the wedding invitations. The traditional vellum is made of calfskin, which is used for important documentation. Modern vellum is transparent and made from 100% cotton. Vellum is available in a wide range of styles and colors. Some vellums are printed with thermography. Vellum offers unique wedding invitations and can be used as keepsake. It usually comes with a matching envelope.

Besides, you can also create your own paper and use it to make inexpensive wedding invitations. Handmade paper is cheaper and aims to help the couples save money. Handmade wedding invites can be used to create custom wedding invitations. It is suitable for people that plan to have a small wedding. The recycled paper is a much cheaper alternative and can also be used to make the wedding invitations.

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