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Wedding colour schemes

Alan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:16:39 +0000

For the two people directly involved, a wedding is a momentous event, possibly more so than any other in their lives to that point. Assuming a formal ceremony complete with guests and all the traditional wedding features, it is also an event that reflects the personalities and preferences of the bride and groom. In most cases it’s the bride whose priorities are foremost, if only because (in general) women tend to care more about these things.

Therefore, it is important for the wedding coordinator (the bride herself or a professional) to make sure everything comes together in a pleasing and memorable fashion, and that includes the wedding attire, the venue and the overall décor. Choosing an attractive colour scheme and following through with it is one of the best ways to insure that guests and participants have an experience as flawless as can be expected in such an event.

It is suggested that you pick a favorite colour (except maybe black) and beginning with the dress and shoes, carry it through in flowers and other accessories right down to the invitations and thank-you notes. It’s a classy touch that will make the impression you want to make.

Once you’ve chosen the colour scheme, the bride’s dress is the main attraction, and that’s where your personality should shine. Not only the colour but the style reflects your own priorities; if you’re a flamboyant type, gown and accessories could be ultra-modern or exotic, matching dress to jewellery and hair arrangement. A traditional veil can be lovely, but make sure it ‘flows’ with your hair and the rest of the ensemble.

Bringing the whole picture together can be a tough assignment, but it’s well worth the effort when the all ‘I dos’ are said and done. After all, you’re in the spotlight and you want your best features to shine.

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A wedding dress should suit brides personality

Alan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:14:37 +0000

One of the great things about styles today is that there really is something for everybody, even in the wedding dress category. In that particular case, the dress says a lot about a bride’s personality and outlook, so it’s nice to have so many diverse and delightful options – one to fit every body’s shape as well as fashion preferences.

A perfect example of having it all your way is the trendy ‘illusion’ neckline, which takes a daringly plunging neckline and adds an insert of frothy lace or gauzy sheer fabric to create a very romantic, feminine look. In fact, lace is showing up all over, at hemlines, in sleeves and inserts and overlays, often embellished with sequins or tiny gemstones.

Sleek and slinky is also very in; the silhouette style is extremely flattering and eternally classy, but it does require a silhouette that deserves showing off. A good alternative that’s also a solid trend this year is the ballroom style gown, perfect for enhancing attributes on top and making bottoms beautiful as they are disguised under swirling tiers or panels of silky fabric.

Styles from the ’50′s are also on trend, and one look is the belted waist that looks just ravishing on the right figure. Overall, though, it’s your day and your look, so don’t let ephemeral fads lure you into something that’s just not right for you. Choose a style that complements both your figure and your personality, and you’ll have a memory to revisit and treasure, and no regrets about not looking your most beautiful on the the biggest day of your life.

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Bridal jewellery essential wedding additions

Alan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:29:38 +0000

Bridal jewellery is something that is very important to complement a wedding dress on the day of the wedding. Jewellery can be excellent way to make a bride feel more elegant and the type of wedding jewellery that should be chosen must match in with the theme of the wedding. Such items that might be chosen to be worn a wedding day include tiaras, earrings, bracelets, hairpins and necklaces.

All of the jewellery should be worn in order to enhance other parts of the bridal outfit and it is important to remember that the brides jewellery must be more lavish than the bridesmaids. Crystal, gemstones and pearls are some of the most popular options for a modern bride and these are often complement well with the more traditional items including gold, silver and diamonds. Which jewellery you choose really just depends on your tastes and preferences.

There are experts who will be able to give advice on wearing jewellery with a wedding gown. An example of this advice is that pearls always go best with white gowns and gold jewellery is something that should never be worn with this choice of dress.

Obviously the cost of bridal jewellery can be very high but if you are careful you will be able to find jewellery that is suited to your price range. This can even be found in local stores, or by going online, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to have to sacrifice quality for price.

It is even possible to find handmade jewellery at great prices if you look around carefully. Bridal sets are often available in one collection and by buying many items at once you are going to be able to save on the price. Whatever jewellery you choose make sure that it is something you love.

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Choices for hen nights

Alan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:59:26 +0000

In the past, hen nights, the traditional celebration held by the bride and her female friends the night before the ceremony, was quite an understated affair. Perhaps the friends would go out for dinner or celebrate with a few drinks in their local pub.

These days, however, the hen party has become big business and almost as important as the main event, with some women spending hundreds of pounds each on weekend trips to Europe to celebrate the upcoming nuptials.

The bride-to-be will often be perfectly happy with something less costly, but that is still a lot of fun for everyone involved. After all, this is her last night of freedom before she settles down to a life of wedded bliss and it is up to her friends to make sure that she has the best time possible.

Restaurants are still a great place to start the night, and are especially useful for lining the stomach in preparation for all that champagne you will be drinking later. Many cater for hen parties by allowing you to decorate the table or even by serving up a humorously “rude” dessert.

Make sure that someone has brought along a few novelty items for the bride to wear so that everyone can identify her as the star of the show. Cheap veils bought from charity shops, comedy L-plates or even a naughty fancy dress costume all help to get the bride-to-be and her guests into the party mood.

Not everyone wants to head out onto the town for just another night out when it comes to their hen party. You can go out for cocktails any weekend, but a hen party should be something a little special. Taking classes in burlesque dancing can be a great way to help the bride and her guests feel sexy, as well as having a few laughs before hitting the bars.

Themed evenings are becoming more and more popular, with all the girls wearing matching costumes. You can hire a limousine, or even a fire engine in some towns, to take your party around different destinations. Strippers may seem a little tacky, but a sexy butler serving drinks at your venue of choice is a great way to have some naughty fun without going too far.

Although weekends away can be expensive and often restrict which friends can and can’t attend, you could always head to a nearby city for just one night in a hotel. A change of scene allows both the bride and her hens to cut loose without worrying about bumping into friends or family. Activity weekends are also becoming more popular, with groups of women heading to the country to take part in a variety of extreme sports.

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Miles of Memories for your wedding

Alan — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:37:15 +0000

If you are planning a wedding somewhere miles from home, whether it’s across an ocean or just far enough to make packing a suitcase part of the itinerary, you’ll have guests who will travel miles to see you off or to be part of the event as guests or participants in the ceremony. You will also want to give them something delightful to remind them of the occasion and thank them for their friendship.

Kate Aspen has the answer with their just-released wedding favours called “Miles of Memories”. They are charming suitcase tins that measure 3-1/4 by 2-1/2 by 1-1/4 inches and offer the perfect ‘thank you for being there for me’ as well as practical re-use as decorative candy or miscellaneous collection-holders.

The miniature details make this gift unique; wheels that roll, a handle that pulls up and down, and realistic retro travel stickers on one side. The other side holds an ideal spot for a personalised sticker with the names of the bride and groom and the wedding date. A tag hanging from the handle gives another personal touch; it says “Thanks for Making the Trip!”

Since the suitcases also snap open and shut, you can conceal special treats inside, varied if you like for each different guest, from wrapped candies to any other small items that come to mind as personalised mementos. You can make the suitcase even more personal by adding a miniature luggage tag with the guest’s name and location, so they can actually use it on future travels.

The “Miles of Memories” wedding favour tins come in twelve destination designs including tropical island, city sophistication, upscale winery, golf courses and more. Even with no extra personalisation, these unique suitcase favours are sure to please and they will be treasured as lovely mementos of a happy event.

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Vintage is a wedding style that is never out of fashion

Alan — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:34:34 +0000

Vintage is a style that is never going to go out of fashion and currently it is being used to a great extent in the fashion world. Earlier this year Kate Middleton wore a vintage inspired dress when she got married to Prince William. Victoria Beckham has also been seen to use vintage clothes when dressing her children.

The fashion shows detailing winter collections this year utilised a great deal of vintage clothing. What all of this is suggesting is that vintage clothing is becoming bigger than it has ever been before.

It is not surprising therefore that the idea of having a vintage wedding is becoming increasingly popular. Many people are themeing their wedding to a certain period and this is often working out with great success. Weddings are not the only events that are increasingly having vintage themes and events all the way from birthday parties for children to retirement dos are now being done in a vintage way.

If you are looking to have a period wedding then it can be a good idea to think about the venue. Hiring a historic venue is a good idea as this will complete the atmosphere of your special day. Vintage cars can also be important for transportation but there are also smaller budget items that can really add to the effect.

Everything from the cutlery on the tables to the candles decorating the room can be themed in a vintage way. A vintage wedding is something that will be remembered by your guests for a long time and it is something they will greatly enjoy as it allows them to take a trip down memory lane.

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Finding an affordable wedding dress

Alan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:48:20 +0000

Weddings in the UK are estimated to cost an average of £17,000 but the financial crisis has meant that many people are having to cut back on the amount they are spending. The reality of having low funds is affecting a couples ability to buy a designer wedding dress. However, if a consumer shops carefully they might be up to find a designer dress at an affordable price from an online retailer.

Look around and you will be up to find discounts on wedding dresses and many of these are wedding dresses by designers. If your wedding budget is tight and you are looking for a discounted designer dress then there are many designs you can choose from and just because it is discounted doesn’t mean there will be a lack of options.

As a general rule if you’re looking to save money on a wedding dress then it is best to choose one with a slim silhouette. This type of wedding dress uses less material and the material forms a significant part of the cost of a wedding dress.

When looking for inspiration for a wedding dress look at bridal magazines as these will tell you all of the latest trends and what the designers are doing. Don’t assume that the prices in the magazine what you are going to have to pay as you will probably be able to find the dress at a discount, or if not that particular dress than one very similar to it. If you are really keen to find the perfect wedding dress you then talking with a bridal consultant can be a good, if expensive, idea.

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Hiring a wedding master of ceremonies

Alan — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:46:55 +0000

If you’re getting married it could be wise to consider hiring a master of ceremonies for the day. This person is more commonly known as an MC and they are responsible for ensuring that everything flows in a good way.

They have a great deal of responsibility on the day and can also be involved in the planning of the wedding. They will be making speeches at the wedding and introducing speakers as they come to the stage. Generally MC’s charge quite a lot for their services so it is important to make sure that you share expectations with the person.

Before the wedding it is a good idea for the MC to meet with the bride and groom so they can get information about the two people who are getting married. It is also important that they are provided with the names and roles of people who will be making speeches on the day so that they can correctly introduce these people. They will also probably request information about the people making speeches so they can make interesting introductions about them.

An MC will be expected to make jokes and tell stories and getting to know the couple who are getting married and getting information about the guests who are attending is essential so they can target the humour for the audience.
As well are speaking on the day, it is the responsibility of the MC to make sure that all audio and video equipment that might be necessary is functioning. If you want to show a video during your wedding then they are the person to talk to about this and they will find an appropriate place to fit the video in.

The MC will need to have the contact details of the person planning the wedding as well as the head of the band and staff who are doing the catering. By working with these people he will be to create a schedule of events and speeches for the day.

When people enter the reception hall the MC will be responsible for introducing the important people in the party, including the bride and groom themselves as well as their parents.
If you have any specific announcements that you want the MC to make it is very important that you tell them to him in advance so he can make preparations ahead of time. Informing him, last-minute, of additions can make his job much more difficult.

If you are going to work with a professional MC make sure that you consider all of the above points when making your decision. It is also important that you make clear the responsibility of the different parties, for example the roles of the wedding planner, DJ and MC will sometimes overlap.

Make sure you select one individual to deal with each issue and this will make your wedding flow much better. As was already mentioned, MC’s can be expensive so it can be a good idea to speak to friends to get a recommendation about someone they know.

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Putting the classic wedding dance back in the spotlight

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:15:50 +0000

The average wedding in the UK now costs around £12,000, excluding the honeymoon, although it is not unusual for a wedding to cost in excess of £20,000. An awful lot of money for one day.

All brides and grooms want to create the perfect wedding and ensure that both have fantastic, lasting memories of the day. Meticulous planning goes into the wedding, with most couples engagement’s lasting for 18 months before they actually take the plunge and get married.

There are plenty of websites, magazines and books giving advice to brides about how they can create the perfect day, from choosing the perfect venue to making sure the table plan is optimal. However, what about the first dance?

The moment when the bride and groom officially ‘open’ the evenings dancing, couples are now beginning to take note of the importance of the second event of the day when all eyes will be upon them as husband and wife.

Men in particular can find this a daunting experience, especially if they not blessed with natural rhythm or have not yet consumed a few pints! The Daily Mirror reported that Prince William only lasted thirty seconds during his first dance with Kate Middleton before asking for a higher tempo tune. Apparently, the self conscious Prince felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight.

Private dance lessons might be the answer, to help you feel more confident or help you bring out the secret exhibitionist in you. With the help of a trained, professional dancer, you can go from novices to pulling off a spectacular performance, if only for that one dance!

There has been a trend over the past few years to turn the first dance into a comedy, with couples starting with a slow dance routine, before changing into a disco style routine. There are countless videos now on YouTube and it has been rather overdone. As couples now enter the dance floor, there is almost an expectation that at some point the song will change into a novelty.

Instead, a well performed dance is now becoming a popular way of leaving an impression at your wedding and wowing your guests.

The Argentine Tango, the dance of passion, is a particularly good choice for a first wedding dance. The closeness of the two dancers is much more fitting for a first dance than the more distant ballroom routines. Moreover, the short quick steps are less likely to cause the bride any issues in her long dress

The nature of Tango teaching means couples have a choice whether to learn on their own in private classes or as part of a larger group class. There are numerous places to learn all across the country, with a particularly plentiful choice of London Tango schools specifically catering for wedding dance lessons.

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Planning of your wedding reception

Alan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:34:12 +0000

A necessary factor in the planning of your wedding reception is the arrangement of the tables. A well-planned arrangement will add to the comfort of your guests and encourage mingling and conversation.

The first item to take into consideration is the placement of the special tables. The most important table is the head table, so you want to place it where it can be seen by all your guests. You could elevate this table and/or hang a wedding backdrop behind it and use special lighting. You want the bridal party to face your guests, so do not use a round table.

The wedding cake table should also be placed in a very visible location. Make sure that there is enough room around it so that the guests can take pictures of the cake and so that the guests can pass by the table without damaging the cake.

The table for the guest book should be placed near the entrance so that the guests can sign it as they come in. Conversely, for security, you want the gift table to be away from the entrance. A table for the DJ or the band should be placed near the dance area or in a location where the DJ or the band can see the dance area.

Once you have decided the locations of the special tables, you need to arrange the tables for the guests. Several factors have to be considered in determining the arrangement. If the room is long and narrow, use rectangular tables. If the room is square or uneven, use round or square tables. An emerging trend is to use a mixture of round and square tables to create an unusual effect.

Leave space for the dance area, if you are going to have dancing at your reception. Also leave room to get to the buffet, the bar (if you have one) and the restrooms, as well as room to get by the tables themselves.

Determine how many guests can be seated at each table. Do not put too many guests at any one table. Give your guests some “elbow room.” However, just because you can seat ten people to a table does not mean that ten people will actually sit at the table. You want to seat your guests so that they are comfortable with the other people at the table.

Guests who will come to the wedding together should be seated together. Younger children should always be seated with a relative or guardian, while older children may be seated at a table by themselves. You might want to group the adults by age, careers or common interests to stimulate conversation among them. Once you have determined the final seating plan for your guests, you will know how many tables you will need.

Professional reception venues can assist you if you need help. Careful planning of the arrangement of the tables at your reception will add to the enjoyment of the event for you and your guests.

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