Timeless Traditions: Love Letter Ceremony

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jen

Weddingstar Love Letter Ceremony Box Set

While the unity sand ceremony is a popular choice, the love letter ceremony is quickly rising to the top of the charts. It is a special moment when the bride and groom ceremoniously exchange love letters, locking them into a box and sealing it with a kiss and a toast. While you likely have some ideas floating around about the best wedding accessories to remember this special time, consider capturing the romance with a Love Letter Ceremony. This is a great alternative to the traditional unity candle ceremony, and provides a unique way to remember your wedding day long after the honeymoon.

Most Love Letter Ceremony Sets include a beautiful pair of wine goblets, exclusive wedding stationery for the bride and groom, and a place to lay a special bottle of wine to share later in your marriage. Before the wedding day, the bride and groom each write a love letter expressing their deepest feelings towards each other. They may explain exactly what it is about the other person that they love so much, their goals for their future, and even some special memories they shared together.

The bride and groom will then close the box and lock it with a key. The newlyweds will have this box and its contents as a special memory of their commitment to each other. When the time comes, whether in the midst of hardship or while celebrating their 5 year Anniversary, the couple can reopen the case and relive that special moment when they said, “I do.” The letters will finally be shared along with a special wedding day bottle of wine.

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Wedding Flower Basics of 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jen

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Flowers are one of the most significant decorative aspects of a wedding celebration. Not only do they give visual appeal, but they also contribute true elegance to the love of the special couple. Because of this, it’s hard not to incorporate the orchid into your wedding.

Aside from the traditional rose, orchids are one of the most popular bridal flowers. The orchid’s structure is delicate, intricate and luxurious. Beautiful in bunches, even a single orchid flower looks stunning. Picture the exceptional beauty of a selection of these tropical flowers and their delightful colors complementing your wedding ceremony and reception.

Orchids have attained such favor as wedding day flower is because they keep their fresh look for a long time without having to add water. This is particularly important if your wedding takes place in an air-conditioned venue or during hot dry weather. Orchids can be found in shades of pink, white, yellow and light green. Their flower petals are full-bodied and bendable, they are very resistant to drying out.

Orchid can be used in several ways, such as in a bouquet, as a cut flower or floated in a crystal bowl. While orchids appear delicate and fragile, they are actually firm and sturdy.

If you’re in love with orchids but want something a little more original, consider pairing them with roses or lilies. This contrast is extremely attractive and unique, creating a floral appearance that any bride looks forward to. Whatever your wedding ideas might be, orchids will easily accommodate the special effects that you are looking for and life up to your expectations of the most beautiful of all your wedding blossoms.

After your wedding event your orchids can live for up to two to three weeks. The combination of orchids and weddings is an instinctive match. The beauty and enchantment of both the bride and the orchids are an invincible combination for an everlasting cherished marriage ceremony memory.

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Unique Wedding Ceremony Traditions

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jen

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Everybody wants to incorporate a unique tradition or ceremony into their wedding to make it a little extra-special. Actually, there are dozens of creative and inspiring ideas that are both traditional and non-traditional that will compliment your theme and your personalities.

Here are a few suggestions that would add a wonderful touch to your wedding celebration:

1) Incorporate some European tradition into your wedding by circling the altar together three times before proceeding back up the aisle for the recessional.

2) Instead of having each bridesmaid’s bouquet look the same, choose a particular flower for each bridesmaid that best suits their personality. If you want to take it a step further, change the groomsmen’s tie or button to match their personalities.

3) Bring in a little of “Mexico” by asking the guests to form a “circle” around the bride and groom in the shape of a heart. The bridal couple will then dance their first dance within the heart as a symbol of romance!

4) Bring a little Romanian tradition into your wedding by having traditional musicians (Lautari), sing, dance, tell stories, perform magic tricks and more!

As always, the bride and groom can incorporate the:

Unity Sand Ceremony
Love Letter Ceremony
Unity Candle Ceremony

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Wedding Vows

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jen

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Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life. It is precisely this quality that may make planning a wedding overwhelming for many people. So many decisions must be made that wedding planning is often a source of contention. This article is meant to provide you with the tips and advice you need to approach your wedding as calmly and thoroughly as possible.

Vows

Write your own wedding vows. While it may be easier to copy from a different source remember that no one knows your future spouse better than you. Writing your own vows can add more meaning and romance to your special day and make your loved one feel closer to you. You can use inspirations from other sources, but make it your own to add that extra special touch.

If you plan to write your own wedding vows, start writing early. These are the vows you will speak to the person you love. You want them to be perfect, and getting them that way takes time. Give yourself a couple of months. Write down ideas first, and then the vows themselves. The results will be heartfelt and perfect.

If you are getting married under an arch, make sure that both sides of the arch are decorated. Your photographer just might sneak back there to get some great close ups as you recite your vows. If the back side isn’t decorated, photo shop will have to remove that ugly metal border. If it is decorated, it can make a lovely frame for some of your most precious photos.

Every girl dreams of a fairy tale wedding, but very few girls dream of planning their wedding. Costs and conflicts can often present barriers to the perfect wedding. By applying the advice from this article, you should be able to get the best deals and apply your funds the most efficiently in order to have the fairy tale you have always dreamed of.

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Wedding Flowers

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jen

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You are planning your big day. Tons of time and effort goes into this process and the end result had better be good. So how do you make that happen and still keep your sanity along the way? The answer is quite easy and that is to read along and we will provide some wedding planning tips that can really help anyone to make it to the big day.

Flowers

In order to save money on flowers, work with your florist to utilize flowers that are currently in season. For spring weddings, choose lillies or for fall weddings, go with mums or carnations. These flowers are not only beautiful, but come in many different colors and are also a welcome deviation from traditional roses.

Finding flowers for a winter wedding doesn’t have to be a chore. There are many popular winter flower options–such as roses, gerber daisies, and chrysanthemums–which are available year round. Well-known holiday decorations such as holly, ivy, and poinsettias can make lovely centerpieces for reception tables. It might also be fun to have tropical flowers at your winter wedding to offset the colder season!

A great way to save money on your wedding is by using other alternatives to flower arrangements. For your flower girl, instead of using a floral wreath, consider using ribbon instead for a simple, elegant and cost effective look. Decorate your ceremony with silk flowers instead of fresh live ones. Using silk flowers not only saves you money, but you are able to keep it forever. You can move it from place to place and even use it from your ceremony to your wedding reception.

The time has come to plan your wedding. It is the biggest day of your life, and you’re putting every drop of energy into the process. You just might lose your sanity along the way, right? Wrong! If you follow the tips we have provided, you can make it to your big day and keep your sanity intact. Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride!

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Make Your Wedding Planning FUN!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by jen

Have fun. This is supposed to be a celebration of your love and commitment, so make it a celebration from the time you decide to get married all the way until the wedding reception is over. Don’t let stress take over; be able to look back on this time with happiness.

Consider skipping white flowers. Florists have to go through more white flowers than any other because they bruise and discolor more easily than other colors. The end result is that they cost more than other flowers. Go with other colors so you can save on your floral arrangements and bouquets.

Consider a buffet for your reception meal. A buffet will cost significantly less than a plated sit down meal. You also will not need to pay for servers to handle your dining experience. In addition, a buffet can offer more choices for your guest to enjoy.

A wedding day often seems like a stressful time, so try to plan the wedding for a bit later. This will give you time to get everything you need done without having to wake up at 4 in the morning and looking exhausted. If possible, do something relaxing for yourself.

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Popular Wedding Themes

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jen

One of the first things the the bride and groom must decide on is a wedding theme. Generally, once a theme is picked, the bride can then pick her invitations, favors, décor and more. Here are some top wedding theme ideas:

Seasonal: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. These seasons all have coordinating favors and decorations that can complete a wedding look. Fall is a popular season because of it’s rich colors.

Vegas: Many brides love the “lucky in love” theme because it’s fun and meaningful. A Vegas themed wedding doesn’t skimp on the excitement. The reception can include fun gambling games and is bright and festive.

Love Birds: The love birds symbolize love and affection. These cozy birds are available in cake toppers, favors, table décor and more!

Cherry Blossoms: Cherry Blossoms are pink and fresh. Many items are also available in cherry blossom scent which will make your entire reception and ceremony delightful.

Asian Fusion: The 2012 top wedding theme is the Asian theme because it’s trendy yet romantic.

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Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jen

The time to plan your wedding is here. It’s the day of your dreams and you want everything to be absolutely perfect. Finding perfection is easy, but paying for it is not. How do you get what you want, with the budget you have? In this article, we will provide you with some valuable, cost-saving tips that can really help.

If you want to have an outdoor wedding, that is great, however there is one caveat. No matter what the weather forecast is, anytime you have an outdoor celebration it is essential that you have a back up plan. This means you should schedule your outdoor wedding in the garden of a big home.

Make sure to send out your wedding invitations early enough so that your guests have a significant amount of time left to plan for the wedding. Also, as you will not know how many people you will be planning for until they get back to you. The number of people can affect whether you have to change your venue, which catering services you will use, how large the bar will have to be, and many other decisions.

Flowers are for more than the bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls! The men of the wedding party usually wear boutonnieres. Finding just the right kind can really add to the polished look of the party. The boutonniere often coordinates with groom’s outfit or matches the flowers in the bride’s bouquet. If you keep this tip in mind, you will find just the right flower for the fellas.

So the time has come to plan your wedding and you’re not sure how to get everything done on the budget you have. You want it all to be perfect, without have to declare bankruptcy when it is over. In this article, we have provided you with some cost saving tips that can help any wedding work with any budget. Use them wisely and enjoy your big day.

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Timeless Traditions: Love Letter Ceremony

Wedding Flower Basics of 2012

Unique Wedding Ceremony Traditions

Wedding Vows

Wedding Flowers

Make Your Wedding Planning FUN!

Popular Wedding Themes

Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks