my best friend don't have yet the date for the wedding, but she has the colors choosen (aqua blue, brown with lilac and green and gold as accents for details) she is hoping for a fall wedding but i am clueless for flowers that will work under those colors, specially blue and i am trying to help her with this detail...
her wedding gown will be on the ivory golden color, and so far will be an outdoor ceremony with an indoors reception...as a note she lives in Puerto Rico, so living in the Caribbean is also important when choosing flowers...
Thank you ya'll for any suggestions...
Which color blue flowers look best for a wedding?
Here are some blue flowers.... Also there are some flowers that are white %26amp; you can get them dyed any color you want by a florist. I hope this helps :)
Reply:We were thinking of the same colours, but it was easy to get very frustrated so we had to give up in the end. However, there are possibilities - the important thing is that you should try to avoid getting flowers for all of those colours - at least one of them should be reserved as ribbons to complement the flowers. There are many colours in there and they are very easy to clash.
With green and gold assumed as accents via ribbons, the best option here is irises - very bright, large, stylish, easy to accessorise and hard to go past. Delphiniums also look great and are perfect for "garnishing". Offset these with some pale orchids and baby's breath to bring out their brightness.
Beyond this, I'm afraid you really need to get the date for the wedding first, then speak to a florist from her region to find out what's actually available at the time - otherwise, you're likely to be building some fairly expensive castles in the air.
However, if she decides to use blue as the ribbon, then your choices open up radically: brown basic sticks look amazing against purple Singapore orchids, yellow roses and evergreen, and put the lot against a white tablecloth with a pale blue runner and it'll really work.
Reply:sky or baby blue.
Reply:blue ones
Reply:I don't know much about tropical flowers but hydrangeas are really pretty in blue.
Reply:sapphire colored flowers are really pretty!!!
Friday, November 18, 2011
How much should I spend on a wedding gift for my cousin?
She is also one of my best friends, and we have always been close.
We live 6 hours away, and my daughter will be her flower girl. I was asked to be a bridesmaid but declined because of the distance issue (and her potential to be a Bridezilla).
So we'll be buying the flower girl dress and traveling and staying in a hotel for 3 days.
This is her first wedding, but she has been living with her fiance for about 5 years. They don't own a home, but are saving for one. My husband has volunteered to edit their wedding video (but not shoot the footage) as part of their gift from us.
Taking all that into consideration, how much money should we give them as a wedding gift? There are three of us attending the wedding and reception.
Any advice would be appreciated. :) Thanks in advance!
How much should I spend on a wedding gift for my cousin?
All Points Bulletin for anyone wondering what to give anyone for a wedding gift: give what you can afford and are comfortable with. It isn't about a dollar amount of money, as that is different based on geographical location and income level.
You are doing a heck of a lot for your cousin. That in itself is a gift. Do what you feel good about.
Reply:If you want to buy a reasonable price of dress to your cousin, you can find the gift on eBay. The price always so cleap to bid. Just for reference. Thanks! Report It
Reply:Considering your expenses, unless you are independently wealthy . That's quite a bit of change. My opinion. No more than $100.00 hundred.
Reply:Whatever amount you will feel comfortable with and fits in your budget. Do they have a gift registry? Do you know her special likes and dislikes or taste in decorating? Perhaps a nice set of his and her large bath sheets? If she is into antiques, look for something unique at an antique or thrift shop. Are you at all creative with a needle or calligraphy? One of my favorite gifts years ago was a pillow with the verse: "A wedding is an event. A marriage is an achievement." embroidered on it. You could also do this in calligraphy or print it out and have it framed. There is a nice verse called The Art of Marriage that is also lovely in calligraphy and framed.
http://www.poeticexpressions.co.uk/POEMS...
You could add their names and wedding date to personalize it.
Reply:$100 is an acceptable amount, because you are family and you daughter is in the wedding party.
Good luck
Reply:I think like 50 bucks should be enough considering you doing all these things for her, and three people are coming to the wedding. Also take into consideration how you are doing financially. If you can't give her more than 50 bucks than I think it's plenty. Or like 100 dollars. It's up to you and you look at it from all angles and make a good decision. Well good luck at the wedding.
Reply:ok...honestly you're doing alot to help her, with the wedding video editing, etc etc. But if they're saving for a home i think any little would help, about USD200 or £100 would be much appreciated and rememebred. It all depends on how much u can afforcd though!
Reply:Give her the same amount she gave you for your wedding.
Reply:If your really close with your cousin you spend up-wards of $80. Wedding gifts tend to be really pricey and that is why weddings are ussually close family and friends so you should probably spend over $100. But if your cousin has a registry just get whatever they listed and they should be happy. .
We live 6 hours away, and my daughter will be her flower girl. I was asked to be a bridesmaid but declined because of the distance issue (and her potential to be a Bridezilla).
So we'll be buying the flower girl dress and traveling and staying in a hotel for 3 days.
This is her first wedding, but she has been living with her fiance for about 5 years. They don't own a home, but are saving for one. My husband has volunteered to edit their wedding video (but not shoot the footage) as part of their gift from us.
Taking all that into consideration, how much money should we give them as a wedding gift? There are three of us attending the wedding and reception.
Any advice would be appreciated. :) Thanks in advance!
How much should I spend on a wedding gift for my cousin?
All Points Bulletin for anyone wondering what to give anyone for a wedding gift: give what you can afford and are comfortable with. It isn't about a dollar amount of money, as that is different based on geographical location and income level.
You are doing a heck of a lot for your cousin. That in itself is a gift. Do what you feel good about.
Reply:If you want to buy a reasonable price of dress to your cousin, you can find the gift on eBay. The price always so cleap to bid. Just for reference. Thanks! Report It
Reply:Considering your expenses, unless you are independently wealthy . That's quite a bit of change. My opinion. No more than $100.00 hundred.
Reply:Whatever amount you will feel comfortable with and fits in your budget. Do they have a gift registry? Do you know her special likes and dislikes or taste in decorating? Perhaps a nice set of his and her large bath sheets? If she is into antiques, look for something unique at an antique or thrift shop. Are you at all creative with a needle or calligraphy? One of my favorite gifts years ago was a pillow with the verse: "A wedding is an event. A marriage is an achievement." embroidered on it. You could also do this in calligraphy or print it out and have it framed. There is a nice verse called The Art of Marriage that is also lovely in calligraphy and framed.
http://www.poeticexpressions.co.uk/POEMS...
You could add their names and wedding date to personalize it.
Reply:$100 is an acceptable amount, because you are family and you daughter is in the wedding party.
Good luck
Reply:I think like 50 bucks should be enough considering you doing all these things for her, and three people are coming to the wedding. Also take into consideration how you are doing financially. If you can't give her more than 50 bucks than I think it's plenty. Or like 100 dollars. It's up to you and you look at it from all angles and make a good decision. Well good luck at the wedding.
Reply:ok...honestly you're doing alot to help her, with the wedding video editing, etc etc. But if they're saving for a home i think any little would help, about USD200 or £100 would be much appreciated and rememebred. It all depends on how much u can afforcd though!
Reply:Give her the same amount she gave you for your wedding.
Reply:If your really close with your cousin you spend up-wards of $80. Wedding gifts tend to be really pricey and that is why weddings are ussually close family and friends so you should probably spend over $100. But if your cousin has a registry just get whatever they listed and they should be happy. .
Something Unique (Centerpieces) that doesn't consist of flowers or candles!?
I need some good centerpiece ideas for my wedding reception. I'm willing to go with easy flower centerpieces or floating candles in fishbowls with the pretty rocks at the bottom or whatever, but I would much prefer having unique centerpieces. Personal and unique would be perfect. Candles and flowers are gorgeous but everyone uses them. My wedding is going to be very traditional, but this is something I want to be a little different. Ideas??
Something Unique (Centerpieces) that doesn't consist of flowers or candles!?
I have included several websites with really fun or unique centerpiece ideas for you! Wont take much time to look at these either for some great ideas! Mnay center pieces can also be given to the guests to take home! They usually steal them anyway! HA HA
Do you have a computer? I like to have photos as center pieces. You can easily make copies of your own at a copy store or your own computer. You can get several different sized frames in different colors at dollar stores, thrift stores or yard sales! Your bridesmaids can help you with this! Collect frames and use as is, or paint them with your wedding colors! Fill them with photos of you and hubby either together or while you were growing up! Spread them out on your tables and accent with candles, and long strips of lace or decorative wide ribbon which could be wedding colors also! Your guests can take them home. But there are tons of ideas on the net- check them out! I went to one wedding that had tired cupcake holders with mini wedding cakes on them- enough for each person at each table! These could even be fancy cupcakes to match your cake! Best Wishes! Happy Hunting!
Reply:Here's what I'm doing...
I have the garden bowls
http://www.craftsetc.com/store/item.aspx...
And I am wrapping a decorative black rope around the edges of the bowls and hot gluing it there. (Got it at Walmart .54 a yard)
In the bowls I am putting water gel crystals.
http://www.surroundings.com/order.cgi?ca...
(last one on the page. these you can buy in color or you can dye them with food coloring.)
I'm probably going to mix a bit of glitter in there to make it sparkle.
And I bought tealight and votive candles off of ebay for cheap (was going to use floaters, but these are cheaper) to match my colors (black and dark red)
I'll put the candles into the gel stuff.
And I bought some sheer dark red fabric from Walmart which I am going to cut with pinking shears and use as table runners just to spice up the room a little bit.
I don't think my idea is really original but I'm kinda on a budget so I had to go with something that would be less costly but sophisticated at the same time.
Surroundings.com has a lot of pretty centerpieces, you might check there.
Good luck and I hope I gave you some ideas!
Reply:I am actually doing a feather centerpiece for a few weddings I have next year. It is so much fun and easy to do!! You can definitely put these together yourself. A website for the picture is as follows: http://www.smileyme.com/ostrich_feather_...
Make sure you do a lot of searching and looking for the items you'll need (feathers, vases, bouquet holders) because some places are more than others. Good luck!!
Reply:*Diffusers are neat - they smell good, look pretty and elegant. Also, a ensemble of chocolate all wrapped up and made to look fancy. What about pretty bird houses? Maybe just glass vases with fresh long stem flowers - spend more time on the vases and keep the flowers simple. I went to a wedding and they had the glass bowls with rocks and a beta fish inside. I won it and still have the fish a year later. How about a basket with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, some wafer crackers, a knife, some grapes. Anyone would love to get that. Good luck whatever you choose.
Reply:Any hobbies? Passions? What about
-little ceramic figures
-Little potted plants
-siamese (betta) fish in a rose bowl
-candy dishes with yummy treats
-disposible cameras
-small dish with little packs of gourmet coffee for each guest the table (instead of favors)
-an arrangement of seashells and in the centre a pic of either you or the groom with some of the guests at that table or just different pics of you and the groom
-for the train enthusiast, a little battery operated train on a circular track with something cool in the centre
-a little scene with animals, cars etc enacting a memorable time for you and the groom
I hope that gives you some ideas
Reply:Do you have a theme or a look you want. The last reception I went to had a beach theme going on and they had sand and shells in large brandy snifter shaped glass bowls. Then they had blue and white jelly beans in little plastic clam shells for favors.
Reply:I love the thought of wreaths for center pieces. You can put candles in the center of them if you choose, but it's not necessary. Especially if you are having an autumn-themed wedding, autumn wreaths look beautiful on tables and what's great about them is, everyone at the table can see each other as sometimes people choose huge centerpieces that block views.
Reply:my best friend is gettin married soon, and as her centerpieces, along with vases of flowers, she has been buying black picture frames, in all different sizes and shapes, and making copies of wedding pictures, and engagement pictures of her %26amp; her fiance, her mom and dad, his mom and dad, his grand parents and so on. it's a really cute and ellegant idea. it also adds a bit of personalization to each table.
i love hte idea of black and white photos, and depending on your colors for the wedding, you can spray paint the frames to match, or gold foil them, something along those lines.
my best friend bought all of her frames while they were on sale, spending no more than $4.00 for each frame. don't be afraid to put more than one pciture on each table, it's fun, and people can go around and look at the different pictures.
another idea, my aunt and uncle had a sea themed wedding, and as their center pieces, they build sand castles out of brown sugar and i belive white glue. they mixed the brown sugar with a little bit of white glue and put them into sand castle molds/ buckets. they just cut the buckets off, and the centerpieces looked gorgeous. added a few votive candles around the center, and placed the castle on a mirrored plate. they were so pretty, and people couldn't really believe that they were made out of brown sugar.
good luck, i hope this helps a little bit! have fun planning the wedding!
Reply:Hi and congratulations! My idea is the same as others have posted. I think it would be really different to have picture frames and then insert wedding pictures of different couples: your parents; groom parents; siblings; aunts/uncles; grandparents, etc. That way it gives people something to look at. You could still put out a few votives or tealights too.
Another idea is favors and centerpieces all in one. Check out: www.wanderfuls.com
Some people do individual cakes on each table. I hear it is a cost savings too. Have the cake be the centerpiece and your done!
Good luck!
Reply:At my wedding we used a medium sized vase filled with customized m%26amp;m's. They said congrats and bob loves kathy. The m%26amp;m's were two colors and matched the vests and dresses of the bridal party. You accent it at the bottom with a star or square mirror and boom... something different.
Reply:I think it would be cute if you put your favorite pictures of you and your new husband as the centerpieces. Put ivy or something down with them so that they don't look plain. Turn them opposite directions so guests on both sides of the table can see them. *you can find really cheap frames-or nice ones*
This way people can walk around and look at the pictures of you two together and you don't have to worry about making a slide show (I know some people are over slideshows-so if you're one of them that fixes that problem). You can always add a candle (or flower) here or there to help dress it up a bit.
*GOOD LUCK!--Hope this helps...at least a little!
Reply:An excellent way for budget brides to do double duty in a lovely way. By piling boxed or wrapped favors in the center, you create a focal point for the tables, without having to spend additional money on flowers.
Fruit
A very chic way to bring color to the table without breaking the budget. Citrus fruits are popular for beach brides or brides who love color and want a fresh, modern feeling, while apples and other harvest fruits can be perfect for a summer or fall wedding. Grapes can be a wonderful, edible centerpiece and are perfect for a winery setting. Don’t forget about your veggies either! Squash, pumpkins, even ears of corn can be lovely for an autumn setting. Use your imagination, and have your guests marveling at your creativity!
Potted Plants
Don’t like the idea of killing innocent flowers just for your wedding? Or maybe you just realized how much cheaper a potted plant is than a cut bloom? Whether you want to grow your own centerpieces or just like the look of living plants, potted plants come in many shapes and varieties. You can have potted mini-roses, forced tulip or amaryllis bulbs, herbs or even wheatgrass and they will all look beautiful. If you have a green thumb, certain potted plants can easily become a DIY project and can cost fractions of what a florist might charge for them. And the best part? After the wedding, you can plant them in your own garden to remind you of your happy day, or you can give them to guests and have the joy and memory of your wedding day living on in the homes of your loved ones.
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Something Unique (Centerpieces) that doesn't consist of flowers or candles!?
I have included several websites with really fun or unique centerpiece ideas for you! Wont take much time to look at these either for some great ideas! Mnay center pieces can also be given to the guests to take home! They usually steal them anyway! HA HA
Do you have a computer? I like to have photos as center pieces. You can easily make copies of your own at a copy store or your own computer. You can get several different sized frames in different colors at dollar stores, thrift stores or yard sales! Your bridesmaids can help you with this! Collect frames and use as is, or paint them with your wedding colors! Fill them with photos of you and hubby either together or while you were growing up! Spread them out on your tables and accent with candles, and long strips of lace or decorative wide ribbon which could be wedding colors also! Your guests can take them home. But there are tons of ideas on the net- check them out! I went to one wedding that had tired cupcake holders with mini wedding cakes on them- enough for each person at each table! These could even be fancy cupcakes to match your cake! Best Wishes! Happy Hunting!
Reply:Here's what I'm doing...
I have the garden bowls
http://www.craftsetc.com/store/item.aspx...
And I am wrapping a decorative black rope around the edges of the bowls and hot gluing it there. (Got it at Walmart .54 a yard)
In the bowls I am putting water gel crystals.
http://www.surroundings.com/order.cgi?ca...
(last one on the page. these you can buy in color or you can dye them with food coloring.)
I'm probably going to mix a bit of glitter in there to make it sparkle.
And I bought tealight and votive candles off of ebay for cheap (was going to use floaters, but these are cheaper) to match my colors (black and dark red)
I'll put the candles into the gel stuff.
And I bought some sheer dark red fabric from Walmart which I am going to cut with pinking shears and use as table runners just to spice up the room a little bit.
I don't think my idea is really original but I'm kinda on a budget so I had to go with something that would be less costly but sophisticated at the same time.
Surroundings.com has a lot of pretty centerpieces, you might check there.
Good luck and I hope I gave you some ideas!
Reply:I am actually doing a feather centerpiece for a few weddings I have next year. It is so much fun and easy to do!! You can definitely put these together yourself. A website for the picture is as follows: http://www.smileyme.com/ostrich_feather_...
Make sure you do a lot of searching and looking for the items you'll need (feathers, vases, bouquet holders) because some places are more than others. Good luck!!
Reply:*Diffusers are neat - they smell good, look pretty and elegant. Also, a ensemble of chocolate all wrapped up and made to look fancy. What about pretty bird houses? Maybe just glass vases with fresh long stem flowers - spend more time on the vases and keep the flowers simple. I went to a wedding and they had the glass bowls with rocks and a beta fish inside. I won it and still have the fish a year later. How about a basket with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, some wafer crackers, a knife, some grapes. Anyone would love to get that. Good luck whatever you choose.
Reply:Any hobbies? Passions? What about
-little ceramic figures
-Little potted plants
-siamese (betta) fish in a rose bowl
-candy dishes with yummy treats
-disposible cameras
-small dish with little packs of gourmet coffee for each guest the table (instead of favors)
-an arrangement of seashells and in the centre a pic of either you or the groom with some of the guests at that table or just different pics of you and the groom
-for the train enthusiast, a little battery operated train on a circular track with something cool in the centre
-a little scene with animals, cars etc enacting a memorable time for you and the groom
I hope that gives you some ideas
Reply:Do you have a theme or a look you want. The last reception I went to had a beach theme going on and they had sand and shells in large brandy snifter shaped glass bowls. Then they had blue and white jelly beans in little plastic clam shells for favors.
Reply:I love the thought of wreaths for center pieces. You can put candles in the center of them if you choose, but it's not necessary. Especially if you are having an autumn-themed wedding, autumn wreaths look beautiful on tables and what's great about them is, everyone at the table can see each other as sometimes people choose huge centerpieces that block views.
Reply:my best friend is gettin married soon, and as her centerpieces, along with vases of flowers, she has been buying black picture frames, in all different sizes and shapes, and making copies of wedding pictures, and engagement pictures of her %26amp; her fiance, her mom and dad, his mom and dad, his grand parents and so on. it's a really cute and ellegant idea. it also adds a bit of personalization to each table.
i love hte idea of black and white photos, and depending on your colors for the wedding, you can spray paint the frames to match, or gold foil them, something along those lines.
my best friend bought all of her frames while they were on sale, spending no more than $4.00 for each frame. don't be afraid to put more than one pciture on each table, it's fun, and people can go around and look at the different pictures.
another idea, my aunt and uncle had a sea themed wedding, and as their center pieces, they build sand castles out of brown sugar and i belive white glue. they mixed the brown sugar with a little bit of white glue and put them into sand castle molds/ buckets. they just cut the buckets off, and the centerpieces looked gorgeous. added a few votive candles around the center, and placed the castle on a mirrored plate. they were so pretty, and people couldn't really believe that they were made out of brown sugar.
good luck, i hope this helps a little bit! have fun planning the wedding!
Reply:Hi and congratulations! My idea is the same as others have posted. I think it would be really different to have picture frames and then insert wedding pictures of different couples: your parents; groom parents; siblings; aunts/uncles; grandparents, etc. That way it gives people something to look at. You could still put out a few votives or tealights too.
Another idea is favors and centerpieces all in one. Check out: www.wanderfuls.com
Some people do individual cakes on each table. I hear it is a cost savings too. Have the cake be the centerpiece and your done!
Good luck!
Reply:At my wedding we used a medium sized vase filled with customized m%26amp;m's. They said congrats and bob loves kathy. The m%26amp;m's were two colors and matched the vests and dresses of the bridal party. You accent it at the bottom with a star or square mirror and boom... something different.
Reply:I think it would be cute if you put your favorite pictures of you and your new husband as the centerpieces. Put ivy or something down with them so that they don't look plain. Turn them opposite directions so guests on both sides of the table can see them. *you can find really cheap frames-or nice ones*
This way people can walk around and look at the pictures of you two together and you don't have to worry about making a slide show (I know some people are over slideshows-so if you're one of them that fixes that problem). You can always add a candle (or flower) here or there to help dress it up a bit.
*GOOD LUCK!--Hope this helps...at least a little!
Reply:An excellent way for budget brides to do double duty in a lovely way. By piling boxed or wrapped favors in the center, you create a focal point for the tables, without having to spend additional money on flowers.
Fruit
A very chic way to bring color to the table without breaking the budget. Citrus fruits are popular for beach brides or brides who love color and want a fresh, modern feeling, while apples and other harvest fruits can be perfect for a summer or fall wedding. Grapes can be a wonderful, edible centerpiece and are perfect for a winery setting. Don’t forget about your veggies either! Squash, pumpkins, even ears of corn can be lovely for an autumn setting. Use your imagination, and have your guests marveling at your creativity!
Potted Plants
Don’t like the idea of killing innocent flowers just for your wedding? Or maybe you just realized how much cheaper a potted plant is than a cut bloom? Whether you want to grow your own centerpieces or just like the look of living plants, potted plants come in many shapes and varieties. You can have potted mini-roses, forced tulip or amaryllis bulbs, herbs or even wheatgrass and they will all look beautiful. If you have a green thumb, certain potted plants can easily become a DIY project and can cost fractions of what a florist might charge for them. And the best part? After the wedding, you can plant them in your own garden to remind you of your happy day, or you can give them to guests and have the joy and memory of your wedding day living on in the homes of your loved ones.
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Whats the best way to save money for my wedding?
i found a wedding package in lake arrowhead that i am very interested in, it's pretty much everything you need for the wedding, flower decor, food reception, photographer, dj, the list goes on, the dress and suit are pretty much the only thing thats not included, but i will need like 15,000 for,everything (the wedding package, dresses, honeymoon) i have until september of 2009, any advice? i make about 1200 a month. not counting my fiance's pay. our parents dont make enough money to help.
Whats the best way to save money for my wedding?
get a part time job.
at my part time job there are 3 girls who have full time day jobs but work from like 5-9 every night and make about 500 extra dollars for their wedding every month
Reply:Here are a few, u might not agree with some but I'm just offering some suggestions
Have your wedding on a weeknight or a Sunday. There is less demand for these dates, so vendors will often be willing to give you a better rate
choose flowers that are in season and grown locally
or buy from a flower wholesaler
avoid having wedding around a holiday b/c flowers are more expensive
choose a simple buffet instead of having a sit down dinner
find a reasonable photographer and book well in advance of the wedding
visit bridal shows and preview all the photographers , get cards and then make your decision
use a wedding dj rather than a live band
buy your invitations through a mail order catalog, prices are hard to beat and u have a variety to choose from
Reply:oh my gosh! think this one through... 15,000 on a wedding?? honestly the best way to save would be doing everything your self :( AND you have plenty of time to find great deals! i am getting married in november and am in the same boat with the parents. im going to jamaica to an all-inclusive resort to get married, then having a reception when i return home. im serving o-hordurves, cake, %26amp; open bar for 100 people. my total is 6,000.
go with a restuarant rather than a venue, they barely have a room charge %26amp; you can do catering, linens, and clean up through them,
make your invitations!!! i compared mine to some online and i saved $250 ny making them. (i got my supplies at paperandmore.com )
o-hordurves is a cheaper alternitive to serving a meal
add balloons instead of going with all flowers
make wedding favors candy instead of frames or pens, ect.. im using m%26amp;m's in my wedding colors
i bought my dress at davids bridal when they were having there $99 sale.
by doing your own dirty work- you will save!
Reply:you need to put away $937.50 a month in order to pay for this wedding. Try picking up a second job, maybe bartending? Or even being a shotgirl. You don't need to know drinks to be a shotgirl, plus you make rediculous amounts of cash!
Reply:That's about average, but it's still a lot of money!
Keep shopping around for other package deals, even a trip to Vegas would probably be cheaper. I think my friends paid $8000 at a nice hotel downtown, which included dj, food and flowers.
Forget the photographer. That is a HUGE expense. Just get friends to take photos. I used disposable cameras and had my guests take them. My mom took lots of photos with her camera and they turned out so nice! We edited them ourselves on our pc.
Good luck! Think about this...would you rather save that money for a wedding, or a down payment on a home you will keep forever?
Reply:With the money you are saving have it directly deposited into a savings account. The thing is too come this September the wedding will only be a year away. If this place is popular and you do not have enough money for a deposit for them to hold your date you might end up losing it. So I do agree with the first writer and I would think of getting a second job of some sort so you don't have to be completely broke trying to save. Congrats and good luck!
Reply:You couldn't have asked at a better time. This week's issue of Time Magazine has an article about saving money on a wedding!
The link is below because the entire article is online. Check it out.
A few things they mention are smaller guest lists, smaller wedding parties, and less expensive food at the reception, ways to make less costly favors, and picking a time other than a Saturday evening.
Reply:We're paying for our wedding too. And since neither of us can take a second job b/c of our first this is how we're doing it.
Take your total cost and divide it by how many weeks you have. this will let you know how much a week you need to save.
Cut out any unneccesary services, such as a land line if you both have cell phones. In our case it was premium cable(my fiance wouldn't go without it completely). I unplug anything not in use and cut our electric bill in half! Switch to CF lightbulbs as well. They save you some serious money. Carpool, shop with a list. Only buy gas in the middle of the week(prices go up at 10am on Friday in most areas). We dont go out to eat and bring sack lunches to work. I pick up every penny I find, I pick up as much overtime at work as I can. We don't buy bottled water like we used to. We bought each of us a reusable container and keep washing and refilling it. We only run full dishwasher loads to cut down on water bills and let them air dry or towel dry them instead of the electric wasted on heated drying.
If you really want to do this you have to get tough on yourself. Get very frivoulous and you'll find the money.
Reply:you and your fiance need to sit down and figure out a more tightened budget than the one you are on now.
can you cut back anywhere?
for example:
-both of you take lunches to work instead of eating out (put any money you'd be using for this towards the wedding).
-stop going out to eat,to movies,etc on weekends. start staying home more?
-can either one of you pick up overtime at your job?
-open a special banking account or have a special jar/jug inside your house and label it wedding money. make it a requirement that you put at least 300 dollars into the jug each month (try to do more). also put ANY change you accumulate into the jar.
-have a garage sale to get rid of some of the things in your home you dont need anymore-put all money earned from this towards the wedding.
-go w/out cable or specialized features on your cell phone plan from now until your planned wedding date. use the money saved towards the wedding.
there are a ton of things you can do to help save money. but the first thing you need to do is sit down together and find out exactly how much money you need to cover you bare necessities. anything above those is extra and can be cut out for now
good luck!!
Reply:Put away a certain amount of money into savings from each paycheck. Also cut back on unnecessary daily living expenses. For example, if you can, take your lunch rather than buying it everyday. Don't go out to eat every opportunity you get. Fix coffee at home (you can get flavored creamers and chocolate syrup and whatnot at the grocery) and take it to work with you. Rent movies and books from the library which are free rather than going out all the time. Carpool with a coworker. Little things do add up after awhile so decide what you can cut back on in your everyday life and go from there.
Whats the best way to save money for my wedding?
get a part time job.
at my part time job there are 3 girls who have full time day jobs but work from like 5-9 every night and make about 500 extra dollars for their wedding every month
Reply:Here are a few, u might not agree with some but I'm just offering some suggestions
Have your wedding on a weeknight or a Sunday. There is less demand for these dates, so vendors will often be willing to give you a better rate
choose flowers that are in season and grown locally
or buy from a flower wholesaler
avoid having wedding around a holiday b/c flowers are more expensive
choose a simple buffet instead of having a sit down dinner
find a reasonable photographer and book well in advance of the wedding
visit bridal shows and preview all the photographers , get cards and then make your decision
use a wedding dj rather than a live band
buy your invitations through a mail order catalog, prices are hard to beat and u have a variety to choose from
Reply:oh my gosh! think this one through... 15,000 on a wedding?? honestly the best way to save would be doing everything your self :( AND you have plenty of time to find great deals! i am getting married in november and am in the same boat with the parents. im going to jamaica to an all-inclusive resort to get married, then having a reception when i return home. im serving o-hordurves, cake, %26amp; open bar for 100 people. my total is 6,000.
go with a restuarant rather than a venue, they barely have a room charge %26amp; you can do catering, linens, and clean up through them,
make your invitations!!! i compared mine to some online and i saved $250 ny making them. (i got my supplies at paperandmore.com )
o-hordurves is a cheaper alternitive to serving a meal
add balloons instead of going with all flowers
make wedding favors candy instead of frames or pens, ect.. im using m%26amp;m's in my wedding colors
i bought my dress at davids bridal when they were having there $99 sale.
by doing your own dirty work- you will save!
Reply:you need to put away $937.50 a month in order to pay for this wedding. Try picking up a second job, maybe bartending? Or even being a shotgirl. You don't need to know drinks to be a shotgirl, plus you make rediculous amounts of cash!
Reply:That's about average, but it's still a lot of money!
Keep shopping around for other package deals, even a trip to Vegas would probably be cheaper. I think my friends paid $8000 at a nice hotel downtown, which included dj, food and flowers.
Forget the photographer. That is a HUGE expense. Just get friends to take photos. I used disposable cameras and had my guests take them. My mom took lots of photos with her camera and they turned out so nice! We edited them ourselves on our pc.
Good luck! Think about this...would you rather save that money for a wedding, or a down payment on a home you will keep forever?
Reply:With the money you are saving have it directly deposited into a savings account. The thing is too come this September the wedding will only be a year away. If this place is popular and you do not have enough money for a deposit for them to hold your date you might end up losing it. So I do agree with the first writer and I would think of getting a second job of some sort so you don't have to be completely broke trying to save. Congrats and good luck!
Reply:You couldn't have asked at a better time. This week's issue of Time Magazine has an article about saving money on a wedding!
The link is below because the entire article is online. Check it out.
A few things they mention are smaller guest lists, smaller wedding parties, and less expensive food at the reception, ways to make less costly favors, and picking a time other than a Saturday evening.
Reply:We're paying for our wedding too. And since neither of us can take a second job b/c of our first this is how we're doing it.
Take your total cost and divide it by how many weeks you have. this will let you know how much a week you need to save.
Cut out any unneccesary services, such as a land line if you both have cell phones. In our case it was premium cable(my fiance wouldn't go without it completely). I unplug anything not in use and cut our electric bill in half! Switch to CF lightbulbs as well. They save you some serious money. Carpool, shop with a list. Only buy gas in the middle of the week(prices go up at 10am on Friday in most areas). We dont go out to eat and bring sack lunches to work. I pick up every penny I find, I pick up as much overtime at work as I can. We don't buy bottled water like we used to. We bought each of us a reusable container and keep washing and refilling it. We only run full dishwasher loads to cut down on water bills and let them air dry or towel dry them instead of the electric wasted on heated drying.
If you really want to do this you have to get tough on yourself. Get very frivoulous and you'll find the money.
Reply:you and your fiance need to sit down and figure out a more tightened budget than the one you are on now.
can you cut back anywhere?
for example:
-both of you take lunches to work instead of eating out (put any money you'd be using for this towards the wedding).
-stop going out to eat,to movies,etc on weekends. start staying home more?
-can either one of you pick up overtime at your job?
-open a special banking account or have a special jar/jug inside your house and label it wedding money. make it a requirement that you put at least 300 dollars into the jug each month (try to do more). also put ANY change you accumulate into the jar.
-have a garage sale to get rid of some of the things in your home you dont need anymore-put all money earned from this towards the wedding.
-go w/out cable or specialized features on your cell phone plan from now until your planned wedding date. use the money saved towards the wedding.
there are a ton of things you can do to help save money. but the first thing you need to do is sit down together and find out exactly how much money you need to cover you bare necessities. anything above those is extra and can be cut out for now
good luck!!
Reply:Put away a certain amount of money into savings from each paycheck. Also cut back on unnecessary daily living expenses. For example, if you can, take your lunch rather than buying it everyday. Don't go out to eat every opportunity you get. Fix coffee at home (you can get flavored creamers and chocolate syrup and whatnot at the grocery) and take it to work with you. Rent movies and books from the library which are free rather than going out all the time. Carpool with a coworker. Little things do add up after awhile so decide what you can cut back on in your everyday life and go from there.
How should I decorate my outdoor reception site to look good in daylight AND at night?
My wedding ceremony and reception are both at the same location - the outdoor area of a bed %26amp; breakfast. My ceremony starts at 5pm with the reception to follow. I want to decorate the space to look FABULOUS both in the daylight and at night. BUT if I use candles too often, they won't be lit during the day and that will look stupid. What should I line 'the aisle' with? I don't have a huge budget and an excessive amount of flowers is just not an option for me. Help!
How should I decorate my outdoor reception site to look good in daylight AND at night?
I have seen chandeliers or long chains with glass beads hung from trees that look good both times of the day. Tiki torches look nice and at 5, you really could start burning them to keep away bugs too! Let me know your theme and I will give you more ideas!
Reply:okay so here's my suggestion for what to put down the aisle on a budget: at any place from michaels to the 99 cent store, you can find long strands of fake flowers, such as ivy or lavender. Look for the cheapest one. put a little bit of glue on the tip of each leaf/petal and sprinkle a touch of glitter. (I prefer white, but you can use silver, as well)
Now... for the day/night thing... look at your color scheme and for the day, use the pastel version of your colors... for the night, use the bright version of your colors. As for the decor (such as candles, etc.) for the daytime, use flowers (fresh or fake, depending on your budget) in light or bright colors and for the night, use candles.
I hope this helps :] I would love to help if you have any other questions.
Reply:Fill clear vases with ( food coloring) tinted water so it is visible in the day and use LED lights so as it gets darker you have your fake candle light, plus they last like 12 hours so have them turn on and dropped in the water or just use lead lights in bowls with those clear bead rocks from the dollar store. turn on the lights before the ceremony as it gets darker they will be more noticeable. The water can be any color as long as it matches your color scheme. A friend had the same problem i took tall vases and put rocks at the bottom dropped an LED light and filled the vase with water added a few drops of blue food dye.
Reply:see if you can run some twinkle lights in some of the bushes or other natural areas....they can be turned on as it becomes dark!
Reply:white table cloths,waterbowl on each table with rose petals in it and a floating candle for nighttime.white sm. light strings with flowers wraped around the cords for daytime and the lights for nighttime.For the isle use veil material to make large bows and put a flower in the middle.
Reply:oh you don't need to mess with a bunch of flowers. use something that will catch the light, like crystals, glass and such. line the aisle with tulle wrapped around mini lights. they can be turned on at night and look great. candles might not hold up unless they are in a hurricane style vase. lots of sparkly things and mini lights would be wonderful.
How should I decorate my outdoor reception site to look good in daylight AND at night?
I have seen chandeliers or long chains with glass beads hung from trees that look good both times of the day. Tiki torches look nice and at 5, you really could start burning them to keep away bugs too! Let me know your theme and I will give you more ideas!
Reply:okay so here's my suggestion for what to put down the aisle on a budget: at any place from michaels to the 99 cent store, you can find long strands of fake flowers, such as ivy or lavender. Look for the cheapest one. put a little bit of glue on the tip of each leaf/petal and sprinkle a touch of glitter. (I prefer white, but you can use silver, as well)
Now... for the day/night thing... look at your color scheme and for the day, use the pastel version of your colors... for the night, use the bright version of your colors. As for the decor (such as candles, etc.) for the daytime, use flowers (fresh or fake, depending on your budget) in light or bright colors and for the night, use candles.
I hope this helps :] I would love to help if you have any other questions.
Reply:Fill clear vases with ( food coloring) tinted water so it is visible in the day and use LED lights so as it gets darker you have your fake candle light, plus they last like 12 hours so have them turn on and dropped in the water or just use lead lights in bowls with those clear bead rocks from the dollar store. turn on the lights before the ceremony as it gets darker they will be more noticeable. The water can be any color as long as it matches your color scheme. A friend had the same problem i took tall vases and put rocks at the bottom dropped an LED light and filled the vase with water added a few drops of blue food dye.
Reply:see if you can run some twinkle lights in some of the bushes or other natural areas....they can be turned on as it becomes dark!
Reply:white table cloths,waterbowl on each table with rose petals in it and a floating candle for nighttime.white sm. light strings with flowers wraped around the cords for daytime and the lights for nighttime.For the isle use veil material to make large bows and put a flower in the middle.
Reply:oh you don't need to mess with a bunch of flowers. use something that will catch the light, like crystals, glass and such. line the aisle with tulle wrapped around mini lights. they can be turned on at night and look great. candles might not hold up unless they are in a hurricane style vase. lots of sparkly things and mini lights would be wonderful.
How much do you think an average wedding should cost?
Just the reception, flowers, food, bar, favors, decorations, etc.
I'm not including the dresses, tuxes, or ceremony site. Just the stuff that is traditionally paid for by the parents.
How much do you think an average wedding should cost?
How many people?
It should probably be no more than a couple of thousand. Anything more is just showing off unless you have hundreds of guests.
Reply:You have neglected a few necessary items, such as the Photographer, the videographer, the band, the wait staff, ushers and valets. These are normally paid for by the Bridal parents. The wedding site is traditionally covered by her parents as well, so is, at least, the one dress - the Bridal Gown. It is not out of the ordinary for the parents to purchase or to help with the purchase of the bride's maids gowns...I understand in some smaller weddings, the bride's maids actually cover this cost themselves, though. Tuxedos, being primarily a rental item, not unlike many of the decorations, are not generally covered in the cost of the wedding, and are born out by the groomsmen.
Assuming that you are both of the average family (wont need security to prevent the Paparazzi ) I wouldn't go over $100,000 - 125 tops.
Reply:about $5,000 am guessing!!!
Reply:A good
15, 000 $
...depending on how Fancy ..would vary the Price...
Reply:About $20K... But you can probably skimp on a few things and get away with $15K.
I'm not including the dresses, tuxes, or ceremony site. Just the stuff that is traditionally paid for by the parents.
How much do you think an average wedding should cost?
How many people?
It should probably be no more than a couple of thousand. Anything more is just showing off unless you have hundreds of guests.
Reply:You have neglected a few necessary items, such as the Photographer, the videographer, the band, the wait staff, ushers and valets. These are normally paid for by the Bridal parents. The wedding site is traditionally covered by her parents as well, so is, at least, the one dress - the Bridal Gown. It is not out of the ordinary for the parents to purchase or to help with the purchase of the bride's maids gowns...I understand in some smaller weddings, the bride's maids actually cover this cost themselves, though. Tuxedos, being primarily a rental item, not unlike many of the decorations, are not generally covered in the cost of the wedding, and are born out by the groomsmen.
Assuming that you are both of the average family (wont need security to prevent the Paparazzi ) I wouldn't go over $100,000 - 125 tops.
Reply:about $5,000 am guessing!!!
Reply:A good
15, 000 $
...depending on how Fancy ..would vary the Price...
Reply:About $20K... But you can probably skimp on a few things and get away with $15K.
Any tips for wedding planning from far away?
My fiance and I live in Alaska and we are getting married next fall in North Dakota. We don't have a lot of money to make frequent trips back to plan things so we will be doing most of the planning through phone, mail, email, etc. We want to have a nice wedding without having to spend a ton. Any suggestions on not getting ripped off since we may have to book certain things like reception hall/ dj / flowers etc without the benefit of sitting down face to face with the respective business owners????
Also, any tips on centerpieces/decorations??? We don't want a bunch of stuff that we will have to find storage for or have to try to bring back on the plane with us.
Any tips for wedding planning from far away?
#1 the internet
#2- call! never book anything without SPEAKING to someone first. a great website doesn't mean great product.
#3 Ask for actual references. then actually call these former clients for their opinion and thoughts.
#4 centerpieces can be done through the florist. you can also do rentals through most florist which means you can rent centerpieces as well. no storage. no fuss. (we rented candle lanterns surrounded by flowers in our wedding colors).
#5 hopefully you have someone in the area in case of emergency. a good friend you can call to go look at something or meet w/ someone on your behalf. also- this will help to be able to ship things to his/her address instead. you don't want to cart boxes of favors w/ you on the plane.
#6 get there early. save up now and get to the location about 2 weeks ahead of time. this can prevent disasters. you can clean up any last minute messes and do all the other things like tie ribbon around favors and perfect your seating chart out there.
Good Luck!!!
Reply:I have to ask, what is in North Dakota? Because if it's your family or his family, then you should try to enlist their help. You can do almost all the research online, finding vendors and talking price and everything. But if you trust the judgement of someone who lives there, it will be invaluable to have them able to go look at more pictures or whatnot.
It helps to study up on certain terms. The easiest example is before you book a photographer, be sure you know what photojournalist style is versus traditional versus candids. That kind of thing will help both you and the vendor be clear on the phone.
Also, if you do get to make trips back, I would schedule a ton in one day. I was only about an hour away from my wedding site but I didn't like making the trip - so we'd have really long days when we were there, but it was totally worth it.
As for centerpieces and decorations, you could always do flowers, which generally the florist keeps the containers and disposes of the flowers themselves. You could also do your own centerpieces and give them as gifts to certain people afterwards. One of my friends once had really nice candle centerpieces that she gave to the bridesmaids as gifts after the wedding.
Good luck!
Reply:Here are a few wedding planning websites that you may want to check out:
http://www.weddingsoft.com/download.asp
http://www.theknot.com/pl_main.html
http://www.weddingplanningwiz.com/0chapt...
Also, I am a Personal Bridal Buyer and an authorized rep for various companies. This means that I am able to offer discounts off of the suggested retail prices for numerous items such as invitations, gowns, accessories, gifts, etc. Feel free to visit my site for more information on my available services.
Good luck!
Reply:Hire a wedding planner. They usually save you more money that their fee is just by getting you what you want and not the run around. You can contact a destination wedding professional. There are only a handful that will travel but it will save you tons in the long run.
Good luck and blessings on your marriage.
Reply:The best thing to do is try to research EVERYTHING on the internet. If the business owners don't have a web site then ask them to mail or e-mail you pictures of the location and a price sheet. If you feel like someone is trying to rip you off then get a friend to call and act like they actually live where you are having your wedding.... If you find flaws, report them to the Better Business Bureau. I live in Alabama and I am getting married in Tennessee. I did everything online and I also hired a wedding coordinator. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Las Vegas- Little White Wedding Chapel - Save the money for your honeymoon and house. Think about it.
Reply:Hey!!
I live in Washington and I got married last year in Southern California. I went through the exact same thing so here are some tips on how to do it online: EVERYTHING CAN BE DONE ONLINE!
I never once flew back to CA to prepare for the wedding until my a few days before my actual wedding day!
When you are contacting a wedding vendor, let them know that you live in a different state and thus will not be able to meet them. Most vendors will be undertanding and they will be willing to conduct business by e-mails and phone calls. So as not to get ripped off ask them to send you pictures of their services (besides what they have online on their website). For example...the manager at my reception site (a kayaking club) took some digital photos of the room where I was holding the reception. I wanted to see what the room looked like in the "raw" and without special lighting nad decorations. Also...involve some family members or friends who live back home to help you out. Even though I chose my wedding cake bakery online, I wanted to make sure her cakes tasted good so I asked my father-in-law to go try out her cakes. He was only to happy to eat cakes and he helped me narrow down the choices (my cake ended up being delicious!!!). Also....stay away from websites such as the Knot and wedding channel. They are great to give you ideas and help you give visuals of things you don't and don't want...but they are a rip off!!!! You can find much cheaper wedding products such as favors in other less known websites. For example...I purchased my wedding favors at:
www.99centfavors.com.
Many vendors will send you cut outs of fabric materials that they use for table cloth rentals...or rose petals to show you the color of the flowers that they will make your arrangements.
I am not sure what the theme or color scheme of your wedding will be, but I had a very affordable and DISPOSABLE idea for centerpieces which worked out great! My color scheme was ivory and gold. I had gold table cloths on my reception tables, so I used rose petals (ivory) and candles to illuminate and decorate them. I bought bags of rose petals online that were delivered two days before my wedding day (you can keep them in the refrigerator for a few days and htey will look great) and I purchased votive candles online as well. The candles and roses costs me less than $10.00 to set up per table and they looked amazing!!! When the reception was done, we just threw them out!
If you have any questions...feel free to e-mail me! I had such fun planning my ewdding...now I want to plan everybody else's too!
Reply:hire a wedding planner in ND...have the planner email pictures to you of choices for venue, decorations, food,etc.
the pictures you see online at websites may be just like those pictures on tv of food from McDonald's...looks good when they want it to look good
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Also, any tips on centerpieces/decorations??? We don't want a bunch of stuff that we will have to find storage for or have to try to bring back on the plane with us.
Any tips for wedding planning from far away?
#1 the internet
#2- call! never book anything without SPEAKING to someone first. a great website doesn't mean great product.
#3 Ask for actual references. then actually call these former clients for their opinion and thoughts.
#4 centerpieces can be done through the florist. you can also do rentals through most florist which means you can rent centerpieces as well. no storage. no fuss. (we rented candle lanterns surrounded by flowers in our wedding colors).
#5 hopefully you have someone in the area in case of emergency. a good friend you can call to go look at something or meet w/ someone on your behalf. also- this will help to be able to ship things to his/her address instead. you don't want to cart boxes of favors w/ you on the plane.
#6 get there early. save up now and get to the location about 2 weeks ahead of time. this can prevent disasters. you can clean up any last minute messes and do all the other things like tie ribbon around favors and perfect your seating chart out there.
Good Luck!!!
Reply:I have to ask, what is in North Dakota? Because if it's your family or his family, then you should try to enlist their help. You can do almost all the research online, finding vendors and talking price and everything. But if you trust the judgement of someone who lives there, it will be invaluable to have them able to go look at more pictures or whatnot.
It helps to study up on certain terms. The easiest example is before you book a photographer, be sure you know what photojournalist style is versus traditional versus candids. That kind of thing will help both you and the vendor be clear on the phone.
Also, if you do get to make trips back, I would schedule a ton in one day. I was only about an hour away from my wedding site but I didn't like making the trip - so we'd have really long days when we were there, but it was totally worth it.
As for centerpieces and decorations, you could always do flowers, which generally the florist keeps the containers and disposes of the flowers themselves. You could also do your own centerpieces and give them as gifts to certain people afterwards. One of my friends once had really nice candle centerpieces that she gave to the bridesmaids as gifts after the wedding.
Good luck!
Reply:Here are a few wedding planning websites that you may want to check out:
http://www.weddingsoft.com/download.asp
http://www.theknot.com/pl_main.html
http://www.weddingplanningwiz.com/0chapt...
Also, I am a Personal Bridal Buyer and an authorized rep for various companies. This means that I am able to offer discounts off of the suggested retail prices for numerous items such as invitations, gowns, accessories, gifts, etc. Feel free to visit my site for more information on my available services.
Good luck!
Reply:Hire a wedding planner. They usually save you more money that their fee is just by getting you what you want and not the run around. You can contact a destination wedding professional. There are only a handful that will travel but it will save you tons in the long run.
Good luck and blessings on your marriage.
Reply:The best thing to do is try to research EVERYTHING on the internet. If the business owners don't have a web site then ask them to mail or e-mail you pictures of the location and a price sheet. If you feel like someone is trying to rip you off then get a friend to call and act like they actually live where you are having your wedding.... If you find flaws, report them to the Better Business Bureau. I live in Alabama and I am getting married in Tennessee. I did everything online and I also hired a wedding coordinator. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Las Vegas- Little White Wedding Chapel - Save the money for your honeymoon and house. Think about it.
Reply:Hey!!
I live in Washington and I got married last year in Southern California. I went through the exact same thing so here are some tips on how to do it online: EVERYTHING CAN BE DONE ONLINE!
I never once flew back to CA to prepare for the wedding until my a few days before my actual wedding day!
When you are contacting a wedding vendor, let them know that you live in a different state and thus will not be able to meet them. Most vendors will be undertanding and they will be willing to conduct business by e-mails and phone calls. So as not to get ripped off ask them to send you pictures of their services (besides what they have online on their website). For example...the manager at my reception site (a kayaking club) took some digital photos of the room where I was holding the reception. I wanted to see what the room looked like in the "raw" and without special lighting nad decorations. Also...involve some family members or friends who live back home to help you out. Even though I chose my wedding cake bakery online, I wanted to make sure her cakes tasted good so I asked my father-in-law to go try out her cakes. He was only to happy to eat cakes and he helped me narrow down the choices (my cake ended up being delicious!!!). Also....stay away from websites such as the Knot and wedding channel. They are great to give you ideas and help you give visuals of things you don't and don't want...but they are a rip off!!!! You can find much cheaper wedding products such as favors in other less known websites. For example...I purchased my wedding favors at:
www.99centfavors.com.
Many vendors will send you cut outs of fabric materials that they use for table cloth rentals...or rose petals to show you the color of the flowers that they will make your arrangements.
I am not sure what the theme or color scheme of your wedding will be, but I had a very affordable and DISPOSABLE idea for centerpieces which worked out great! My color scheme was ivory and gold. I had gold table cloths on my reception tables, so I used rose petals (ivory) and candles to illuminate and decorate them. I bought bags of rose petals online that were delivered two days before my wedding day (you can keep them in the refrigerator for a few days and htey will look great) and I purchased votive candles online as well. The candles and roses costs me less than $10.00 to set up per table and they looked amazing!!! When the reception was done, we just threw them out!
If you have any questions...feel free to e-mail me! I had such fun planning my ewdding...now I want to plan everybody else's too!
Reply:hire a wedding planner in ND...have the planner email pictures to you of choices for venue, decorations, food,etc.
the pictures you see online at websites may be just like those pictures on tv of food from McDonald's...looks good when they want it to look good
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Flowers for a beach wedding?
I am getting married on the beach in california in may...my wedding colors are cobalt and aqua blue...what flowers would look good. the wedding is semi casual. oh the only flowers Im having are for the bridal aprty...not the chuppah or the reception
Flowers for a beach wedding?
What if you did something like these bouquets? Gives it a little bit more color, but it is still subtle. Hope this helps! :)
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.weddingsbyamy.com/blog/images...
http://images.theknot.com/ImageStage/Obj...
Adding just a slight hint of peach and yellow make it look very nice...good luck
Reply:What about Hawaiian lays
Reply:Tiger lillies!
Exotic,but simple and they come in white which goes with everything! I think against a beach they'd look stunning. I wish we had beaches here in Utah!
Sounds wonderful have fun.
Reply:have a wide array of bright, colorful tropical blooms.....it will look amazing!
Reply:hydrangea and irises
Reply:calla lillies or orchids... the florist can die them to match your colors as well
Reply:White lillies are pretty and would look nice with blue ribbons.
Reply:I am having mine on the beach in cali too in June. My colors are turquoise and cobalt too, all the colors of the sea glass. I went with orange stargazers with a couple of fushia stargazers in there....it looks amazing..very tropical. and my girls have just the orange stargazers in a smaller version.Their dress are deep turquoise and the orange flowers really pop...good luck.
Flowers for a beach wedding?
What if you did something like these bouquets? Gives it a little bit more color, but it is still subtle. Hope this helps! :)
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.weddingsbyamy.com/blog/images...
http://images.theknot.com/ImageStage/Obj...
Adding just a slight hint of peach and yellow make it look very nice...good luck
Reply:What about Hawaiian lays
Reply:Tiger lillies!
Exotic,but simple and they come in white which goes with everything! I think against a beach they'd look stunning. I wish we had beaches here in Utah!
Sounds wonderful have fun.
Reply:have a wide array of bright, colorful tropical blooms.....it will look amazing!
Reply:hydrangea and irises
Reply:calla lillies or orchids... the florist can die them to match your colors as well
Reply:White lillies are pretty and would look nice with blue ribbons.
Reply:I am having mine on the beach in cali too in June. My colors are turquoise and cobalt too, all the colors of the sea glass. I went with orange stargazers with a couple of fushia stargazers in there....it looks amazing..very tropical. and my girls have just the orange stargazers in a smaller version.Their dress are deep turquoise and the orange flowers really pop...good luck.
Need help decorating for our wedding reception!?
Our colors are black and fuschia and will be getting married in June this year! We are both stuck on how to decorate. We have already bought ivy bowls, votive candles and holders and glass stones to put on the tables. We are stuck with centerpieces. He wants balloons since the hall has huge ceilings. I want flowers, but can handle balloons if we find the right picture. What do you think?
In this link below, we are doing something similar to this but more elegant then what it is shown. Do you think we need balloons on the tables if we already have this?
http://www.rentandevent.com/images/Heliu...
Need help decorating for our wedding reception!?
Honestly I am not a fan of balloons at weddings.
I would rather see a room filled to the brim with candles and 1 exotic flower on each table.
The worst thing you can do is over decorate a wedding venue...in my opinion.
Reply:I would find tall glass square vases, and fill them with fuschia or pink glass stones (look like pebbles) that can be found at a craft store. And do a black table cloth, i think fuschia table cloths might be a little bright in the room.
Maybe find some little votive holders to go around the vase.
Reply:Balloons on the table would be overkill. You should opt for something simple with a fuschia punch of color for your tables...like a glass bowl with fuschia orchids heads floating in water (any flower that color) added to the candles and glass stones would be gorgeous. Congrats!
Reply:use glass bowls or vases with some of the stones in the bottom and water and put floating candles in, dont use balloons in as it will look cheap
Reply:Don't worry about the balloons just get rid of the posters on the walls!
Reply:No balloons
In this link below, we are doing something similar to this but more elegant then what it is shown. Do you think we need balloons on the tables if we already have this?
http://www.rentandevent.com/images/Heliu...
Need help decorating for our wedding reception!?
Honestly I am not a fan of balloons at weddings.
I would rather see a room filled to the brim with candles and 1 exotic flower on each table.
The worst thing you can do is over decorate a wedding venue...in my opinion.
Reply:I would find tall glass square vases, and fill them with fuschia or pink glass stones (look like pebbles) that can be found at a craft store. And do a black table cloth, i think fuschia table cloths might be a little bright in the room.
Maybe find some little votive holders to go around the vase.
Reply:Balloons on the table would be overkill. You should opt for something simple with a fuschia punch of color for your tables...like a glass bowl with fuschia orchids heads floating in water (any flower that color) added to the candles and glass stones would be gorgeous. Congrats!
Reply:use glass bowls or vases with some of the stones in the bottom and water and put floating candles in, dont use balloons in as it will look cheap
Reply:Don't worry about the balloons just get rid of the posters on the walls!
Reply:No balloons
What do you think of this wedding reception table centerpiece idea?
Ok, unique blown glass vases in pretty greens and transparent colors. They would have red dirt from Alabama (my home state) layered with sands from Nevada (his home state) filled to the top, then there would be some curly willow stuck in with jewelry wire twisted around all the branches with pretty beads in the colors of the wedding stringed onto the wire. There would also be sagebrush stuck in the dirt/sand inside the vase. The vase itself would be sitting inside a shallow, wide bowl (but not too big for the table) with a few floating candles, flower petals, and silver glitter tossed in. Around that there would be magnolia leaves pinned under the shallow bowl to sort of frame it out.
What do you think??? Could I do it myself with my bridesmaid's help?
What do you think of this wedding reception table centerpiece idea?
I like the idea. The only thing I would add is a little card on the table describing the symbolism with the dirt and sand!
Reply:i think you should make a trial one and see if you can actually do it and what it looks like in real life....then go from there....or if you want you could hire someone to do a trial for you and see what it looks like and have them make it for you....all the details sounds really nice...centerpieces in ball room setting set the whole scene and if they are put together and very extarvagant and elegant it will be a showstopper (besides you)..lol
Reply:Either that, or you could weave a candleholder from toilet paper and broom straws.
Seriosly, it sound perfectly nice but trust me - nobody is going to notice the centerpieces or their symbolism. You'll save time %26amp; effort if you get some appropriately-sized table ornaments at Kmart, and nobody will notice the difference. People are at the receptiion to enjoy the company, not to evaluate the decor.
Reply:I think it's a cute idea. I think you should be able to do it with help from your bridesmaids. I like the fact that you have dirt from your homestate and his, it makes it feel like you two are joining together. very cute idea
Reply:That sounds brilliant! And yes, as long as you know what you are doing and try it in advance, you and your bridesmais should be able to do it.
Reply:Love the idea. I think its very creative to have sand/dirt form your home states. I never would have thought of something like that. Very creative
Reply:I think you should make a prototype first, it sounds like there is a LOT going on in that centerpiece.
Reply:I was sold with just the glass-blown vases and the sand/willow branches.
It sounds like something you and your bridesmaids could make, provided you don't have to make *too* many of them. I would be sure to make a mock-up well in advance of the wedding so that you can be sure of what it's going to look like. I guess the vases are pretty small if you're setting them in the middle of bowls with candles and stuff? It sounds like it might be getting a little overdone once it gets to that point if the vases are not very small, so the mock-up would help you decide for sure whether or not you want to go that extra mile. I personally think that a large-enough vase with the sand, willow and sagebrush would be enough. =)
You sound like you're much more creative than the common bride!!
What do you think??? Could I do it myself with my bridesmaid's help?
What do you think of this wedding reception table centerpiece idea?
I like the idea. The only thing I would add is a little card on the table describing the symbolism with the dirt and sand!
Reply:i think you should make a trial one and see if you can actually do it and what it looks like in real life....then go from there....or if you want you could hire someone to do a trial for you and see what it looks like and have them make it for you....all the details sounds really nice...centerpieces in ball room setting set the whole scene and if they are put together and very extarvagant and elegant it will be a showstopper (besides you)..lol
Reply:Either that, or you could weave a candleholder from toilet paper and broom straws.
Seriosly, it sound perfectly nice but trust me - nobody is going to notice the centerpieces or their symbolism. You'll save time %26amp; effort if you get some appropriately-sized table ornaments at Kmart, and nobody will notice the difference. People are at the receptiion to enjoy the company, not to evaluate the decor.
Reply:I think it's a cute idea. I think you should be able to do it with help from your bridesmaids. I like the fact that you have dirt from your homestate and his, it makes it feel like you two are joining together. very cute idea
Reply:That sounds brilliant! And yes, as long as you know what you are doing and try it in advance, you and your bridesmais should be able to do it.
Reply:Love the idea. I think its very creative to have sand/dirt form your home states. I never would have thought of something like that. Very creative
Reply:I think you should make a prototype first, it sounds like there is a LOT going on in that centerpiece.
Reply:I was sold with just the glass-blown vases and the sand/willow branches.
It sounds like something you and your bridesmaids could make, provided you don't have to make *too* many of them. I would be sure to make a mock-up well in advance of the wedding so that you can be sure of what it's going to look like. I guess the vases are pretty small if you're setting them in the middle of bowls with candles and stuff? It sounds like it might be getting a little overdone once it gets to that point if the vases are not very small, so the mock-up would help you decide for sure whether or not you want to go that extra mile. I personally think that a large-enough vase with the sand, willow and sagebrush would be enough. =)
You sound like you're much more creative than the common bride!!
Do you buy flowers for a church wedding?
MY CUSINE IS GETTING MARRIED TODAY AT CATHOLIC CHURCH SHOULD I BUY FOLWERS FOR THE BRIDE OR IS THE GIFT/MONEY THE ONLY THING TO BRING. THE WEDDING IS FOR MORE THEN 300 PEOPLE. I WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THE RECEPTION FOR PERSONAL REASON. PLEASE HELP!!!
Do you buy flowers for a church wedding?
No flowers...the bride will have her own, etc.
As far as your gift, my brother always says, "Cash is King"!
Have fun!
Reply:I would go for money or giftcard. There will probably be a lot of flowers for the wedding already and you can't go wrong with cash!!
Reply:If you don't go to the reception then you don't have to give a gift = maybe a card with a gift certificate inside for wherever they're registered
Reply:this night is only one in life please pay all its expenses .more over you have to pay church too ..
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Do you buy flowers for a church wedding?
No flowers...the bride will have her own, etc.
As far as your gift, my brother always says, "Cash is King"!
Have fun!
Reply:I would go for money or giftcard. There will probably be a lot of flowers for the wedding already and you can't go wrong with cash!!
Reply:If you don't go to the reception then you don't have to give a gift = maybe a card with a gift certificate inside for wherever they're registered
Reply:this night is only one in life please pay all its expenses .more over you have to pay church too ..
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Wedding Centerpieces...?
I'm looking for examples of centerpiece without flowers for my wedding reception. The colors are red and white, and we're trying to stick with mostly hearts for a theme. I'm getting married in August! Any ideas? Where can I find some ideas?
Wedding Centerpieces...?
-Floating heart candles in a bowl of water would be good. You could do red hearts with white pepples on the bottom of the bowl or vice versa
-For my wedding I had some candle holders that looked like little wine glasses (got them at walmart for 97 cents each) with a votive candle in it. Around the base I wrapped some fake ivy (also from walmart) and I sprinkled rose petals around the table. Instead of petals you could do confetti in red and white hearts. I had two colors of candle in the holder, alternating each table.
- I have also seen tall candle holders ( tall skinny ones with the cup at the top) with either votive or tealight candles in your colors with mirror as a base. Sit a few holders on the mirror, then use ivy or confetti on the mirror or leave it plain.
- Some companies that do wedding supplies make these suckers on really long sticks that look like different shapes (hearts, roses, stars). You could put a bundle of those in a vase on the table and let guests have them after the wedding. They could be your favors, you could put a little tag on them saying tank you or something. You can get them in a lot of colors.
-A few large pillar candles in red and white on a mirror (or something like that) would look good. They could be different heights and you could spread confetti around it on the table.
- My cousin had fish in bowls as her center pieces. You could find some red or white fish that didn't need an oxygenated tank and put them in a cheap bowl (doesn't have to be a normal fish bowl) with red and white pebbles in the bottom or heart shaped rocks in red and white on the bottom. The fish wouldn't have to be red or white. Betas would also work, or goldfish, both are relatively cheap. Confetti around the fishbowls is always good. After the wedding your wedding party could take the fish home or you could let whoever wanted one take them home.
That is all I can think of for now. If I think of something else I will add it on. Hope these help or aat least give you ideas.
I put my entire wedding together myself, so I know what you are going through.
By the way, I will be celebrating 1 Year tomorrow!!!!
Reply:We did ours in red and white. We had open red/white roses, and floating candles in glasses that we bought at garage sales, etc. The glasses were all unmatched. We put a red ribbon across the table and a white thinner ribbon on top of it. We sprinkled red and white silk rose petals down the ribbon. We also used glass flat red/white and clear marbles. At the end of the evening we encouraged all the guests to take the glassware home. They took ALL of them.
The entire floral bill for the wedding was under $700.
Reply:Maybe do a small dish with those glass beady things in it with a beautiful candle
Reply:Why don't you try finding some cute little dishes and put some red and white heart shaped candies in them? Not only will they be cute and inexpensive, your guests will love nibbling on them! Another thing that I love to see is floating candles in some sort of candel holder. Those really create a nice ambiance, too. Hope this helps!
Reply:I think candles always look classy. Maybe floating heart candles in a glass heart shaped bowl? Or even heart shaped pillar candles. I've seen them on a lot of websites.
Reply:I like the idea of candelabras!
I also like the idea of a picture of the wedding couple on every table surrounded by Hershey's kisses and hugs candies
These links have some great choices
http://www.usabride.com/centerpieces/ind...
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/weddingwa...
http://www.partypop.com/Categories/Cente...
and look at these feather centerpieces! I've never seen anything like them before
http://www.partypop.com/Vendors/4114208....
http://www.orientaltrading.com/applicati...
http://wedding-planning.suite101.com/art...
Congratulations!
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http://www.foxchasegolf.com/foodservice/...
candle with lace on the holder.
http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/ima...
http://sheashells.home.att.net/amethyst-...
i hope these help.
Reply:Lady,I will suggest to put the center piece beside the entrance door with a gift table beside on it is Ice Carving=Two love birds on top of the heart= the heart have writen your name and your husband to be. then behind the icecarving is red ligth on to sparkel to your clean and shinning icecarving,it will take 5 hours to melt the whole shape of ice carving. congratulation and good luck to you
Reply:How about heart candles floating in a dish w/ water?
Reply:There are new companies popping up all over the country called Edible Arrangements, they make these beautiful flower arrangements out of carved fruit, so your guests can nibble on them during the reception party. They're a hit. check them out. They have chocolate dipped berries and melon ball centers.
Reply:I've seen a lot of taking vases and filling them with fruit or using fake presents / picture collages...
Wedding Centerpieces...?
-Floating heart candles in a bowl of water would be good. You could do red hearts with white pepples on the bottom of the bowl or vice versa
-For my wedding I had some candle holders that looked like little wine glasses (got them at walmart for 97 cents each) with a votive candle in it. Around the base I wrapped some fake ivy (also from walmart) and I sprinkled rose petals around the table. Instead of petals you could do confetti in red and white hearts. I had two colors of candle in the holder, alternating each table.
- I have also seen tall candle holders ( tall skinny ones with the cup at the top) with either votive or tealight candles in your colors with mirror as a base. Sit a few holders on the mirror, then use ivy or confetti on the mirror or leave it plain.
- Some companies that do wedding supplies make these suckers on really long sticks that look like different shapes (hearts, roses, stars). You could put a bundle of those in a vase on the table and let guests have them after the wedding. They could be your favors, you could put a little tag on them saying tank you or something. You can get them in a lot of colors.
-A few large pillar candles in red and white on a mirror (or something like that) would look good. They could be different heights and you could spread confetti around it on the table.
- My cousin had fish in bowls as her center pieces. You could find some red or white fish that didn't need an oxygenated tank and put them in a cheap bowl (doesn't have to be a normal fish bowl) with red and white pebbles in the bottom or heart shaped rocks in red and white on the bottom. The fish wouldn't have to be red or white. Betas would also work, or goldfish, both are relatively cheap. Confetti around the fishbowls is always good. After the wedding your wedding party could take the fish home or you could let whoever wanted one take them home.
That is all I can think of for now. If I think of something else I will add it on. Hope these help or aat least give you ideas.
I put my entire wedding together myself, so I know what you are going through.
By the way, I will be celebrating 1 Year tomorrow!!!!
Reply:We did ours in red and white. We had open red/white roses, and floating candles in glasses that we bought at garage sales, etc. The glasses were all unmatched. We put a red ribbon across the table and a white thinner ribbon on top of it. We sprinkled red and white silk rose petals down the ribbon. We also used glass flat red/white and clear marbles. At the end of the evening we encouraged all the guests to take the glassware home. They took ALL of them.
The entire floral bill for the wedding was under $700.
Reply:Maybe do a small dish with those glass beady things in it with a beautiful candle
Reply:Why don't you try finding some cute little dishes and put some red and white heart shaped candies in them? Not only will they be cute and inexpensive, your guests will love nibbling on them! Another thing that I love to see is floating candles in some sort of candel holder. Those really create a nice ambiance, too. Hope this helps!
Reply:I think candles always look classy. Maybe floating heart candles in a glass heart shaped bowl? Or even heart shaped pillar candles. I've seen them on a lot of websites.
Reply:I like the idea of candelabras!
I also like the idea of a picture of the wedding couple on every table surrounded by Hershey's kisses and hugs candies
These links have some great choices
http://www.usabride.com/centerpieces/ind...
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/weddingwa...
http://www.partypop.com/Categories/Cente...
and look at these feather centerpieces! I've never seen anything like them before
http://www.partypop.com/Vendors/4114208....
http://www.orientaltrading.com/applicati...
http://wedding-planning.suite101.com/art...
Congratulations!
Reply:ttp://www.tiradophotography.com/wordpres...
http://www.foxchasegolf.com/foodservice/...
candle with lace on the holder.
http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/ima...
http://sheashells.home.att.net/amethyst-...
i hope these help.
Reply:Lady,I will suggest to put the center piece beside the entrance door with a gift table beside on it is Ice Carving=Two love birds on top of the heart= the heart have writen your name and your husband to be. then behind the icecarving is red ligth on to sparkel to your clean and shinning icecarving,it will take 5 hours to melt the whole shape of ice carving. congratulation and good luck to you
Reply:How about heart candles floating in a dish w/ water?
Reply:There are new companies popping up all over the country called Edible Arrangements, they make these beautiful flower arrangements out of carved fruit, so your guests can nibble on them during the reception party. They're a hit. check them out. They have chocolate dipped berries and melon ball centers.
Reply:I've seen a lot of taking vases and filling them with fruit or using fake presents / picture collages...
A church wedding then a reception at a lake or a lake wedding???
i thought that it would be romantic getting married by the lake on a sunset then lighting up at least 200 tealights which lasts for 15 hours,, half of the tealights in circular glass balls are hanging on a big tree then my wedding colours would be cream, chocolate brown and peachy pink... while my flowers are cream roses brown calla lilies and peach pink roses...
A church wedding then a reception at a lake or a lake wedding???
that sounds really nice. If a church wedding isn't important to you or your faith then go for having the entire thing at the lake. It can be annoying for guests to travel from the ceremony to the reception when they're in different places, plus if its at a lake after being at a church it may be harder to find if people don't already know where it is.
Reply:I got married in the mountians. The outdoor chaple was in the woods with the lake in the background. I don't have a single regret, it was exactly what we wanted. You'll probably have to find yourself a nondenominational minster to perform the ceremony though, because most religions are stuck on that stupid belief that God is only in a church. Its total BS. God is everywhere, after all, didn't he create nature? I say go for the lake. Your ideas sound amazing and romantic!!!
Reply:lake
Reply:One benefit of having the ceremony in a church is seating. For an outdoor ceremony you have to rent additional chairs and aisle runner. Stuff the church already has.
Also, sunset weddings are beautiful, but can be torture on your photography. If the light isn't just right they can turn out quite dark. This happened to a friend of mine.
Is this a private lakefront property? Or are you renting the site? Make sure you look into the owner's opinions on lighting all that flammable material on their property.
It sounds beautiful, whichever way you decide to go.
Reply:Depending on your religion, some churches will not marry you outdoors. So, if having a religious ceremony is important to you, please consult with your pastor before making plans. The lake sounds wonderfully romantic. Good luck with whatever you choose.
A church wedding then a reception at a lake or a lake wedding???
that sounds really nice. If a church wedding isn't important to you or your faith then go for having the entire thing at the lake. It can be annoying for guests to travel from the ceremony to the reception when they're in different places, plus if its at a lake after being at a church it may be harder to find if people don't already know where it is.
Reply:I got married in the mountians. The outdoor chaple was in the woods with the lake in the background. I don't have a single regret, it was exactly what we wanted. You'll probably have to find yourself a nondenominational minster to perform the ceremony though, because most religions are stuck on that stupid belief that God is only in a church. Its total BS. God is everywhere, after all, didn't he create nature? I say go for the lake. Your ideas sound amazing and romantic!!!
Reply:lake
Reply:One benefit of having the ceremony in a church is seating. For an outdoor ceremony you have to rent additional chairs and aisle runner. Stuff the church already has.
Also, sunset weddings are beautiful, but can be torture on your photography. If the light isn't just right they can turn out quite dark. This happened to a friend of mine.
Is this a private lakefront property? Or are you renting the site? Make sure you look into the owner's opinions on lighting all that flammable material on their property.
It sounds beautiful, whichever way you decide to go.
Reply:Depending on your religion, some churches will not marry you outdoors. So, if having a religious ceremony is important to you, please consult with your pastor before making plans. The lake sounds wonderfully romantic. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Wedding reception questions...?
what flower matches white gerbera daisies the most if my settings are mostly going to be chocolate brown???
i changed my plans,, i'm not going to have a beach wedding anymore,, well instead, in a church... i want a simple but very elegant gown,,, what kind of neck lne do you think is the best? what silhouette?? what kind of material??? are beads ok???
Wedding reception questions...?
Turquoise or Pink flowers will look stunning with chocolate brown and white. Check out the website below. It will help you coordinate colors!
Reply:pink pink pink!
Reply:You sound very confused. ....White gerber daises would also look nice with orange and yellow.
Most wedding dresses at the moment are sleeveless so if you need to cover up you will need a little bolero...the style obviously has to suit your figure and you havent said what that is...no bust waist or hip sizes but if you are on the bg side the simpler the style the better. Silk is obviously beautiful but very expensive in England so a thickish white material with white and crystal beading would look fabulous.
Unless we see a photo of you its terribly difficult to tell you what will suit you but anyway...whatever you wear I am sure you will look really radiant so have the best day of your life....and dont get nervous!!!!
Reply:First the flowers- I think any pink or blue flower will go well with brown and white. Plus it will give a wow factor. I put a link below for a blue flower that will make your flowers stand out.
The dress- a strapless fitted gown would look elegant but is kept simple. One in mind is from Davids Bridal. link is also below.
Good luck!
Reply:I think that a satin gown with a cathedral train would be best. The neckline is dependent on how conservative the church is. I wouldn't go with a low cut or strapless. Maybe some cap sleeves. An A line gown is most flattering on all types.
Good luck and Congrats!!
Reply:That sounds so lovely. I am a big fan of elegant weddings. Here are some dresses to look at, they are all elegant I think. My dress is one of these. It's J924s. They will give you some ideas at least.
http://www.bridesofmanuka.com.au/gallery...
Good luck!
i changed my plans,, i'm not going to have a beach wedding anymore,, well instead, in a church... i want a simple but very elegant gown,,, what kind of neck lne do you think is the best? what silhouette?? what kind of material??? are beads ok???
Wedding reception questions...?
Turquoise or Pink flowers will look stunning with chocolate brown and white. Check out the website below. It will help you coordinate colors!
Reply:pink pink pink!
Reply:You sound very confused. ....White gerber daises would also look nice with orange and yellow.
Most wedding dresses at the moment are sleeveless so if you need to cover up you will need a little bolero...the style obviously has to suit your figure and you havent said what that is...no bust waist or hip sizes but if you are on the bg side the simpler the style the better. Silk is obviously beautiful but very expensive in England so a thickish white material with white and crystal beading would look fabulous.
Unless we see a photo of you its terribly difficult to tell you what will suit you but anyway...whatever you wear I am sure you will look really radiant so have the best day of your life....and dont get nervous!!!!
Reply:First the flowers- I think any pink or blue flower will go well with brown and white. Plus it will give a wow factor. I put a link below for a blue flower that will make your flowers stand out.
The dress- a strapless fitted gown would look elegant but is kept simple. One in mind is from Davids Bridal. link is also below.
Good luck!
Reply:I think that a satin gown with a cathedral train would be best. The neckline is dependent on how conservative the church is. I wouldn't go with a low cut or strapless. Maybe some cap sleeves. An A line gown is most flattering on all types.
Good luck and Congrats!!
Reply:That sounds so lovely. I am a big fan of elegant weddings. Here are some dresses to look at, they are all elegant I think. My dress is one of these. It's J924s. They will give you some ideas at least.
http://www.bridesofmanuka.com.au/gallery...
Good luck!
How much did the flowers for your wedding cost?
i was looking online, and some that i saw were over 100 dollars!!! to me that seems a bit ridiculous for one bouquet... i won't even mention how much the center pieces and reception decorations were!! i just want an average prices people paid for theirs.. thanks !=^-^=
How much did the flowers for your wedding cost?
When I first got my quote it was for $1,000, which is wayyy more than I wanted to spend. My florist was great, and helped with the following ideas:
If you don't need to keep your bouquet, us it as your toss bouquet, too.
If you do get a toss bouquet, use it as decoration on the guest book table or cake table until you need it.
Don't have an arrangement made for the head table... have your bouquet and your bridesmaids bouquets placed at the front of the table... you can even by small vases for them to be placed in.
Reply:Im not married yet
Reply:I had very simple centerpieces - tall round vases approx 4" across, with 6 tulips wound around inside and a couple sticking out the top along with those stick things florists use (they were very elegant)... and a dozen tulips for the maid-of-honor (I only had the one attendant) and my bouquet, roses, tulips, lizianthis, and some greenery and the head table flowers were a mix of other flowers and greenery with a few roses, tulips and lizianthis. My flowers cost $250 just for the flowers and vases. I was lucky, one of my best friends made all my flowers arrangements for me as our wedding present and didn't charge me labor.
Reply:Where I am having my reception at does the centerpieces so I only had to get flowers for the acutal ceremony. I got a tip from my photgrapher about a local grocery store. They do great work and are very affordable. My flowers only came to about 800
Reply:If you must have real vs, silk; check with your large-chain grocery stores. Sounds frightful but you can save a bundle on flowers %26amp; cakes.
Reply:Flowers are expensive...even more when you have a big wedding. Roses are usually the cheapest (except during Vday). The bride's bouquet usually costs about $100-$300 depending on the flowers in it. For my wedding I plan on having 16 in bridal party (including the children) also my reception will have about 50 tables with the centerpieces being a square vase filled with about 10 roses. The quote my florist gave my was $2000
Reply:my sister ended up getting fake flowers at a local craft store and had them dyed to match her wedding colors and scented them for wedding. this ended up the best thing for her because then she was able to make 2 different bouquets... one that she could throw and then one to keep for a keepsake. they turned out beautiful and i was very impressed and so were all of her guests. good luck and congrats
Reply:I had a very cheap flower (daisy) and I also had a friend doing my flowers. He gave us a HUGE discount but all of my flowers (wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, bouquets, decorating my cake, etc) was $1000 and he said it normally would have cost about $2500. Flowers are normally a big portion of your budget.
Reply:mine were probably around 2000-2500...not really sure but they were sure worth it...they were beautiful. Spend what you like...just make sure they are beautiful and nothing else will matter. Flowers make your ceremony. Mine sound expensive but it was for everybody in wedding party...church decorations and reception.
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How much did the flowers for your wedding cost?
When I first got my quote it was for $1,000, which is wayyy more than I wanted to spend. My florist was great, and helped with the following ideas:
If you don't need to keep your bouquet, us it as your toss bouquet, too.
If you do get a toss bouquet, use it as decoration on the guest book table or cake table until you need it.
Don't have an arrangement made for the head table... have your bouquet and your bridesmaids bouquets placed at the front of the table... you can even by small vases for them to be placed in.
Reply:Im not married yet
Reply:I had very simple centerpieces - tall round vases approx 4" across, with 6 tulips wound around inside and a couple sticking out the top along with those stick things florists use (they were very elegant)... and a dozen tulips for the maid-of-honor (I only had the one attendant) and my bouquet, roses, tulips, lizianthis, and some greenery and the head table flowers were a mix of other flowers and greenery with a few roses, tulips and lizianthis. My flowers cost $250 just for the flowers and vases. I was lucky, one of my best friends made all my flowers arrangements for me as our wedding present and didn't charge me labor.
Reply:Where I am having my reception at does the centerpieces so I only had to get flowers for the acutal ceremony. I got a tip from my photgrapher about a local grocery store. They do great work and are very affordable. My flowers only came to about 800
Reply:If you must have real vs, silk; check with your large-chain grocery stores. Sounds frightful but you can save a bundle on flowers %26amp; cakes.
Reply:Flowers are expensive...even more when you have a big wedding. Roses are usually the cheapest (except during Vday). The bride's bouquet usually costs about $100-$300 depending on the flowers in it. For my wedding I plan on having 16 in bridal party (including the children) also my reception will have about 50 tables with the centerpieces being a square vase filled with about 10 roses. The quote my florist gave my was $2000
Reply:my sister ended up getting fake flowers at a local craft store and had them dyed to match her wedding colors and scented them for wedding. this ended up the best thing for her because then she was able to make 2 different bouquets... one that she could throw and then one to keep for a keepsake. they turned out beautiful and i was very impressed and so were all of her guests. good luck and congrats
Reply:I had a very cheap flower (daisy) and I also had a friend doing my flowers. He gave us a HUGE discount but all of my flowers (wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, bouquets, decorating my cake, etc) was $1000 and he said it normally would have cost about $2500. Flowers are normally a big portion of your budget.
Reply:mine were probably around 2000-2500...not really sure but they were sure worth it...they were beautiful. Spend what you like...just make sure they are beautiful and nothing else will matter. Flowers make your ceremony. Mine sound expensive but it was for everybody in wedding party...church decorations and reception.
soft leather baby shoes
Ok.. now that we have decided to do the very small wedding and cake and punch reception, what now??
Is it still ok to have 3 bridesmaids and grooms men if we are doing a outside semi-informal wedding? I would still like to wear a pretty dress maybe not a huge ballroom gown, but if I an find $100 or less destination type dress, is it ok for me to wear it? I have only been to big weddings and receptions where things are the norm. so I don't know what is ok to still do, since we are going the cheap simple route? I would still like to have the flower girl and ring bearer (these are our kids) just everything not as formal as the usual wedding.
What are all of your thoughts about this? It's really hard to find pictures of small 15-50 ppl weddings, so any help you can give I appreciate!
Ok.. now that we have decided to do the very small wedding and cake and punch reception, what now??
I had a small, destination wedding. There was 30 people in attendance (not including the wedding party). We had a traditional wedding party.
I think people are moving away from the huge church wedding, and doing things that suit the bride and groom, more. This is, after all, your wedding day, and the ceremony (location and all) should represent YOU and your husband-to-be.
Make it your own. If you want to wear a huge ball gown, wear one, if you'd rather wear something simple, do that too. It's all about you!
With everybody doing the things they that want, we're moving away from the traditional.
my husband and I did what fit us. We had a destination wedding (at the beach), we made it our own. And everybody who attended said how beautiful it was (and people are still talking about how we had the "happiest wedding they had ever attended").
Reply:Yes, it is OK to have as many brides maids, and grooms men as you like. This is your Wedding, and as long as you and your mate are happy, that is really all that matters. I personally prefer a small modest wedding with friends and family, that way we have more money for the important things.....Honeymoon!
Reply:That sounds about like mine. I have 75 total on the invited list but expect about 40. This includes my fiance and I and our 6 combined children. And the photographer. The wedding is outside in the afternoon. All the kids are in the party at age appropriate stations. I have a MOH, another bridesmaid, and my fiance has a BM. He's wearing his dress blues (army), I'm wearing a silver Vera Wang. I'm having a fancy cake, we're doing all the dancing and centerpieces and the rest of the goofiness that is expected at the reception. So what if there aren't that many people. It's the only wedding you're going to have (knock on wood). Do everything you want and nothing you don't. It's your wedding and there is nothing that is not okay.
Reply:If you would like to have 3 maids %26amp; 3 men. Do it. It will be fine. My friend found a very pretty white dress during prom season. It was only like $89.00. If it's feasible look around that time. Definitely have your children be in the wedding. Calm down, you seem like your over thinking everything. Everything will be fine.
Reply:I've been to two such events. In one, they had four bridesmaids and four groomsmen, a flower girl, a ring bearer, rose petals, a band, a bar, and someone to carry the bride's train.
In another, they had no ring bearer, no flower girl, no bridesmaids, no groomsmen, and one man on a bagpipe for music.
I liked the first one better. Without the flower girl, and at least one maid/groomsman, there is no real indication of when the bride will be going down the aisle.
Whatever you do though, it's YOUR wedding, so do what YOU want. The groom will be plenty glad enough so long as there's a honeymoon. The family will be satisfied as long as there really is a certificate, and they get to see. Don't let them ruin your big day with their ideas. So long as there's money for it, you have the final say.
Reply:No, perhaps only 1 attendant each - %26amp; maybe just the kids - I think the informal dress is the perfect way to go. A suit for him, rather than tuxes - think more casual! You can do it %26amp; still make it special %26amp; memorable. I had 50 people %26amp; only had one attendant - downsize that wedding party!
Reply:Yes ma'am - all of the above is more than okay. I think the children as flower girl %26amp; ring bearer is great, you can have as many attendants as you wish %26amp; the choice of gown would be lovely. Since you are going with small %26amp; less formal, you don't have to have the guys in tuxes %26amp; the girls dont' have to be in evening gowns. Put the guys in dark slacks %26amp; white polo shirts or dress shirts. Let the girls choose the style of dress that suits their figures best, but have them all in the same color. You can have a simple bouquet instead of a huge thing; that way it won't detract from the beauty of your dress. I have to be completely honest with you - if you don't listen to anything else, please listen to this - DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. Men get married - women have weddings. Does that make sense to you? The nice touches, flowers, music, dresses - all of that makes the ceremony %26amp; it's what you will look back on %26amp; remember. Also, get a professional photographer to do your pictures %26amp; make sure you get every single pose you want. You only get one shot at this so make it what you want %26amp; make it good. Just because it's 15-50 ppl doesn't mean it has to be "cheap" or poorly done. You can have as elegant a wedding as someone with 500 guests - more so because the initmacy of your situation will make the ceremony so much more beautiful. What you said "just everything not as formal" is exactly right - ya'll can kick back %26amp; relax %26amp; enjoy your day. If you want something, go for it. Good luck, best wishes %26amp; I hope you have the happiest wedding day ever!!!!!
EDIT: Not sure why folks are directing you to mother of the bride type dresses; you can find any number of lovely dresses that are for the bride, not her mother. Also, check places like craigslist.org %26amp; e-bay for dresses - they usually have tons for sale %26amp; prices are great......
Reply:Think about it this way.
If you are having 15 in attendance, 6 of those being your wedding party... that would leave only 9 in attendance.
Get yoru kids involved, that's cute and appropiate.
If I was you, I would just have a maid of honor and a best man. No need for more.
Good luck
Reply:I think you can still wear the dress you want and have BM.
Reply:It is your wedding, you can do whatever you want. It is nice to not have such a commericalized wedding. Put personal touches in it. Whatever you feel pretty in, however many people you want in it. I would have more fun at a casual wedding than @ some fufu affair where you are afraid to hug the bride and don't know what the food your eating is. You can show picture slides of you guys, getting together, having kids, blah, blah,,You can still have a great time. Flowers, candles, get creative. The hard part is already over..You found your soulmate!!!
Reply:you can still have a bridal party: just keep the whole thing simple. if you are going to have a gown on, keep the girls in some tealength dresses and the gentlemen in slacks and a casual dress shirt. you can have a beautiful wedding no matter how many people are there.
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your decision!
Here are my thoughts:
If you have already asked your 3 bridesmaids/groomsmen to participate in your wedding and they have agreed, then certainly don't change it. If you have NOT asked them, I would go with just a maid of honor and a best man since you are having an outdoor semi-informal ceremony. And, YES, have your two children as ringbearer and flower girl!!
~ You most certainly should have a pretty dress. You are already going in the right direction by looking at "destination" type gowns. Also look at the ones labeled "informal gown". Both have many choices.
~ At the bottom of my message is a link to some outdoor weddings photos that I found. They, of course, are not going to be exactly what you are having, but it may give you some ideas. You will want to rent some chairs for your guests. I like the white folding ones that you see in outdoor photos.
~ Another idea would be to get a white arch (sold at Michael's Craft Store or Walmart) and decorate it with tulle, flowers, ivy -- whatever YOU like and then stand under it during the ceremony! Very pretty. (See the last photo on the right - it has the folding white chairs and the arch).
Here is the link to the photos:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;q=out...
(Click at the top where it says Image Results for Outdoor Wedding Photos.)
Reply:have the ceremony - the three girls and the ring bearer/flower girl. just get a dress that isn't huge. davids bridal has options for "mother of the bride" dresses that are lovely. I wore this one for my wedding (that was small and somewhat informal) http://www.davidsbridal.com/mother_of_br...
of course mine was ivory... i dressed it up with a veil and jewelry.. look at their other "mother of the bride options like this link.... http://www.davidsbridal.com/mother_of_br...
both of these dresses are pretty inexpensive.
Reply:It's your wedding so it should be anything you want. There were 57 people at my wedding not including the wedding party, and it was semi-formal. I made all the flowers, and boutonnieres. There were 3 bridesmaids, a Jr. bridesmaids, an honorary flower girl, a flower girl, 3 groomsmen and one usher. I found my dress at a bridal shop for $200.00, and it was beautiful!! Would be glad to show you some pics.
Reply:Having bridesmades, groomsmen, flower girl, and ring bearer are still ok. You can let the attendants wear clothes they already have (white shirt %26amp; black slacks, sundresses, etc.) or you can request special attire. You can go shopping with the maids and they can all pick out the same dress to wear on the wedding day, and it can be something that they can wear again as well.
Reply:If you're having a very small guest list, you might want to consider having only one attendant each to make sure you still have an audience. And even though your reception is going to be smaller, you can still have all the elements of a traditional wedding in your ceremony. I would definitely still buy a wedding gown that's within your budget and style. Have your kids be involved. Do whatever things you really want to have in your wedding. After all, this only happens once.
Also, remember that if you're not going to feed your guests dinner, you shouldn't have your reception at a traditional dinnertime. An evening or mid-afternoon wedding might be more appropriate. And make sure your guests aren't expecting a full meal. Put something like "Cake, punch and celebration to follow at XYZ location." That way guests know to eat before they come.
Best wishes!
Reply:If you are having a semi formal wedding, you should scale down a bit. I would have bridal party, but have bridesmaids and MOH in short dresses. Groomsmen should be in casual suits or dress pants with a long sleeve dress shirt with tie with a vest. If you want to involve your children, I see no problem with them being flower girl and ring bearer, but they also should be dressed semi formal. As far as yourself and your groom, I would go with a simple wedding gown, with maybe a fresh floral wreath around your hair, and a small wedding bouquet. For gowns try alfredangelo.com, dessy.com, brides.com and for information, I would go to theknot.com. Very informative houseofbrides.com website is a good site too and topweddingquestions.com too.
Reply:Having three bridesmaids and three groomsmen is a bit too much for your semi-formal wedding. You should really cut it back to a Maid (or Matron) of Honor and a Best Man and the children.
Your dress/gown should be either floor length or tea length or right below the knee (in other words, no train). The color of your dress should be cream not WHITE, and you should not wear a veil in front of your face. The dress should be simple in design with very little ornamentation. Your jewelry should either be pearls or rhinestones (earrings, bracelet, and possibly a neckace depending on the neckline of the dress).
Since you are using the term "semi-formal" then you need to go in this direction. The Groom should wear a suit (not a tuxedo). . and your flowers and decorations should be simple. And your wedding invitations should be simple (very little ornamentation or decorative flowers or pictures).
A punch and wedding cake reception should only be held after lunch (2PM or 3PM) or after dinner (7PM or 730PM), you should not schedule this type of reception when guests are expecting lunch or dinner. You also need to put "Punch and wedding cake reception" on your wedding invitation so your guests will know that lunch or dinner is NOT being served and to eat a meal before then come to the ceremony.
You also need to keep in mind that there are many people in this world who equate what is being served at the wedding reception (lunch or dinner) with the type of wedding gift they will give the Bride and Groom.
You should never use the word CHEAP to describe your wedding, you are degrading its importance.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
Reply:Just because your wedding is small does not mean you can not put some heart into it. You can do anything you want its your wedding,stop wondering what people are going to think and look at what is going make you remember this day.
Sometimes the most simplest wedding are the most prettiest.
Don't be shy in expressing yourself, remember its your day to shine. Best wishes to you.
Reply:Do it your way and enjoy your day.
Reply:Oh yeah. You can totally have a smaller, intimate, less formal wedding! It's your wedding, so you call the shots!
Just look up destination dresses, find one to try on and tell the maids they can get their dresses at a dept store.
If you are having an outdoor wedding, the scenery will already provide much of the decor!
Reply:You can do anything you like, it's your wedding! Just because it's not formal does not mean you can't have 3 bridesmaids. If that's what you want then have 3. It will be lovely. I'm having a formal wedding and I am only having 1 bridesmaid and best man for my bridal party. And of course you can still wear a gorgeous dress. Not all big dresses are beautiful and many simpler, straighter dresses are just gorgeous. Especially slim satin dresses! And as for the flower girl and ring bearer, go for it! If you want it informal, just have simpler attire. The brida; party can look great in a simpler not as fancy dress. Just look at some bridal/wedding magazines for ideas. By the sounds of your ideas, your weding will be lovely, just do it your way to reflect your and your fiance's own style and personality. Good luck!!
Reply:I sent out 45 invitations to my wedding. I think there were around 90-100 people there, including my husband and me and the wedding party. I had 3 maids, he had 2 men. We had a flower girl and a ring bearer. My dad walked me down the aisle, we lit a unity candle, they pronounced us husband and wife. We walked back down the aisle together, snapped a few pictures (my uncle took them, and my dad's a professional photographer) and went back into the room, where we had our buffet-style dinner. Our guests were seated at their tables the entire time and no, we didn't have reserved seating. We had one candle on each table as a centerpiece, in a big glass hurricane-type votive. The 'aisle' curved through the center of the room, between all the tables. Oh did I mention, we got married in a cafe'! Basically, you can do whatever you want! It's your wedding, your day. We planned the wedding in 9 weeks and it was every bit as 'formal' as a formal wedding, just more casual and laid back. It is ok for you to wear whatever type dress you want. I don't know what size woman you are, but there are some beautiful plus-size gowns (simple, affordable ones) at www.lanebryant.com. I would suggest even having one made. Or try Ebay. If it's going to be a semi-informal outdoor wedding, I think it would be cute if your dress and the maids and flower girl's dresses were all tea-length.(to the knee) Just find a dress that you love, that fits you great, then go from there on the girls' dresses. The guys would look great just in khaki's, shirt and long ties. Maybe your groom could be in a linen suit, depending on both of your taste's. You can look at my myspace it's www.myspace.com/minlew I have some pictures posted of my wedding. Good luck and I wish you both the best~!
What are all of your thoughts about this? It's really hard to find pictures of small 15-50 ppl weddings, so any help you can give I appreciate!
Ok.. now that we have decided to do the very small wedding and cake and punch reception, what now??
I had a small, destination wedding. There was 30 people in attendance (not including the wedding party). We had a traditional wedding party.
I think people are moving away from the huge church wedding, and doing things that suit the bride and groom, more. This is, after all, your wedding day, and the ceremony (location and all) should represent YOU and your husband-to-be.
Make it your own. If you want to wear a huge ball gown, wear one, if you'd rather wear something simple, do that too. It's all about you!
With everybody doing the things they that want, we're moving away from the traditional.
my husband and I did what fit us. We had a destination wedding (at the beach), we made it our own. And everybody who attended said how beautiful it was (and people are still talking about how we had the "happiest wedding they had ever attended").
Reply:Yes, it is OK to have as many brides maids, and grooms men as you like. This is your Wedding, and as long as you and your mate are happy, that is really all that matters. I personally prefer a small modest wedding with friends and family, that way we have more money for the important things.....Honeymoon!
Reply:That sounds about like mine. I have 75 total on the invited list but expect about 40. This includes my fiance and I and our 6 combined children. And the photographer. The wedding is outside in the afternoon. All the kids are in the party at age appropriate stations. I have a MOH, another bridesmaid, and my fiance has a BM. He's wearing his dress blues (army), I'm wearing a silver Vera Wang. I'm having a fancy cake, we're doing all the dancing and centerpieces and the rest of the goofiness that is expected at the reception. So what if there aren't that many people. It's the only wedding you're going to have (knock on wood). Do everything you want and nothing you don't. It's your wedding and there is nothing that is not okay.
Reply:If you would like to have 3 maids %26amp; 3 men. Do it. It will be fine. My friend found a very pretty white dress during prom season. It was only like $89.00. If it's feasible look around that time. Definitely have your children be in the wedding. Calm down, you seem like your over thinking everything. Everything will be fine.
Reply:I've been to two such events. In one, they had four bridesmaids and four groomsmen, a flower girl, a ring bearer, rose petals, a band, a bar, and someone to carry the bride's train.
In another, they had no ring bearer, no flower girl, no bridesmaids, no groomsmen, and one man on a bagpipe for music.
I liked the first one better. Without the flower girl, and at least one maid/groomsman, there is no real indication of when the bride will be going down the aisle.
Whatever you do though, it's YOUR wedding, so do what YOU want. The groom will be plenty glad enough so long as there's a honeymoon. The family will be satisfied as long as there really is a certificate, and they get to see. Don't let them ruin your big day with their ideas. So long as there's money for it, you have the final say.
Reply:No, perhaps only 1 attendant each - %26amp; maybe just the kids - I think the informal dress is the perfect way to go. A suit for him, rather than tuxes - think more casual! You can do it %26amp; still make it special %26amp; memorable. I had 50 people %26amp; only had one attendant - downsize that wedding party!
Reply:Yes ma'am - all of the above is more than okay. I think the children as flower girl %26amp; ring bearer is great, you can have as many attendants as you wish %26amp; the choice of gown would be lovely. Since you are going with small %26amp; less formal, you don't have to have the guys in tuxes %26amp; the girls dont' have to be in evening gowns. Put the guys in dark slacks %26amp; white polo shirts or dress shirts. Let the girls choose the style of dress that suits their figures best, but have them all in the same color. You can have a simple bouquet instead of a huge thing; that way it won't detract from the beauty of your dress. I have to be completely honest with you - if you don't listen to anything else, please listen to this - DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. Men get married - women have weddings. Does that make sense to you? The nice touches, flowers, music, dresses - all of that makes the ceremony %26amp; it's what you will look back on %26amp; remember. Also, get a professional photographer to do your pictures %26amp; make sure you get every single pose you want. You only get one shot at this so make it what you want %26amp; make it good. Just because it's 15-50 ppl doesn't mean it has to be "cheap" or poorly done. You can have as elegant a wedding as someone with 500 guests - more so because the initmacy of your situation will make the ceremony so much more beautiful. What you said "just everything not as formal" is exactly right - ya'll can kick back %26amp; relax %26amp; enjoy your day. If you want something, go for it. Good luck, best wishes %26amp; I hope you have the happiest wedding day ever!!!!!
EDIT: Not sure why folks are directing you to mother of the bride type dresses; you can find any number of lovely dresses that are for the bride, not her mother. Also, check places like craigslist.org %26amp; e-bay for dresses - they usually have tons for sale %26amp; prices are great......
Reply:Think about it this way.
If you are having 15 in attendance, 6 of those being your wedding party... that would leave only 9 in attendance.
Get yoru kids involved, that's cute and appropiate.
If I was you, I would just have a maid of honor and a best man. No need for more.
Good luck
Reply:I think you can still wear the dress you want and have BM.
Reply:It is your wedding, you can do whatever you want. It is nice to not have such a commericalized wedding. Put personal touches in it. Whatever you feel pretty in, however many people you want in it. I would have more fun at a casual wedding than @ some fufu affair where you are afraid to hug the bride and don't know what the food your eating is. You can show picture slides of you guys, getting together, having kids, blah, blah,,You can still have a great time. Flowers, candles, get creative. The hard part is already over..You found your soulmate!!!
Reply:you can still have a bridal party: just keep the whole thing simple. if you are going to have a gown on, keep the girls in some tealength dresses and the gentlemen in slacks and a casual dress shirt. you can have a beautiful wedding no matter how many people are there.
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your decision!
Here are my thoughts:
If you have already asked your 3 bridesmaids/groomsmen to participate in your wedding and they have agreed, then certainly don't change it. If you have NOT asked them, I would go with just a maid of honor and a best man since you are having an outdoor semi-informal ceremony. And, YES, have your two children as ringbearer and flower girl!!
~ You most certainly should have a pretty dress. You are already going in the right direction by looking at "destination" type gowns. Also look at the ones labeled "informal gown". Both have many choices.
~ At the bottom of my message is a link to some outdoor weddings photos that I found. They, of course, are not going to be exactly what you are having, but it may give you some ideas. You will want to rent some chairs for your guests. I like the white folding ones that you see in outdoor photos.
~ Another idea would be to get a white arch (sold at Michael's Craft Store or Walmart) and decorate it with tulle, flowers, ivy -- whatever YOU like and then stand under it during the ceremony! Very pretty. (See the last photo on the right - it has the folding white chairs and the arch).
Here is the link to the photos:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;q=out...
(Click at the top where it says Image Results for Outdoor Wedding Photos.)
Reply:have the ceremony - the three girls and the ring bearer/flower girl. just get a dress that isn't huge. davids bridal has options for "mother of the bride" dresses that are lovely. I wore this one for my wedding (that was small and somewhat informal) http://www.davidsbridal.com/mother_of_br...
of course mine was ivory... i dressed it up with a veil and jewelry.. look at their other "mother of the bride options like this link.... http://www.davidsbridal.com/mother_of_br...
both of these dresses are pretty inexpensive.
Reply:It's your wedding so it should be anything you want. There were 57 people at my wedding not including the wedding party, and it was semi-formal. I made all the flowers, and boutonnieres. There were 3 bridesmaids, a Jr. bridesmaids, an honorary flower girl, a flower girl, 3 groomsmen and one usher. I found my dress at a bridal shop for $200.00, and it was beautiful!! Would be glad to show you some pics.
Reply:Having bridesmades, groomsmen, flower girl, and ring bearer are still ok. You can let the attendants wear clothes they already have (white shirt %26amp; black slacks, sundresses, etc.) or you can request special attire. You can go shopping with the maids and they can all pick out the same dress to wear on the wedding day, and it can be something that they can wear again as well.
Reply:If you're having a very small guest list, you might want to consider having only one attendant each to make sure you still have an audience. And even though your reception is going to be smaller, you can still have all the elements of a traditional wedding in your ceremony. I would definitely still buy a wedding gown that's within your budget and style. Have your kids be involved. Do whatever things you really want to have in your wedding. After all, this only happens once.
Also, remember that if you're not going to feed your guests dinner, you shouldn't have your reception at a traditional dinnertime. An evening or mid-afternoon wedding might be more appropriate. And make sure your guests aren't expecting a full meal. Put something like "Cake, punch and celebration to follow at XYZ location." That way guests know to eat before they come.
Best wishes!
Reply:If you are having a semi formal wedding, you should scale down a bit. I would have bridal party, but have bridesmaids and MOH in short dresses. Groomsmen should be in casual suits or dress pants with a long sleeve dress shirt with tie with a vest. If you want to involve your children, I see no problem with them being flower girl and ring bearer, but they also should be dressed semi formal. As far as yourself and your groom, I would go with a simple wedding gown, with maybe a fresh floral wreath around your hair, and a small wedding bouquet. For gowns try alfredangelo.com, dessy.com, brides.com and for information, I would go to theknot.com. Very informative houseofbrides.com website is a good site too and topweddingquestions.com too.
Reply:Having three bridesmaids and three groomsmen is a bit too much for your semi-formal wedding. You should really cut it back to a Maid (or Matron) of Honor and a Best Man and the children.
Your dress/gown should be either floor length or tea length or right below the knee (in other words, no train). The color of your dress should be cream not WHITE, and you should not wear a veil in front of your face. The dress should be simple in design with very little ornamentation. Your jewelry should either be pearls or rhinestones (earrings, bracelet, and possibly a neckace depending on the neckline of the dress).
Since you are using the term "semi-formal" then you need to go in this direction. The Groom should wear a suit (not a tuxedo). . and your flowers and decorations should be simple. And your wedding invitations should be simple (very little ornamentation or decorative flowers or pictures).
A punch and wedding cake reception should only be held after lunch (2PM or 3PM) or after dinner (7PM or 730PM), you should not schedule this type of reception when guests are expecting lunch or dinner. You also need to put "Punch and wedding cake reception" on your wedding invitation so your guests will know that lunch or dinner is NOT being served and to eat a meal before then come to the ceremony.
You also need to keep in mind that there are many people in this world who equate what is being served at the wedding reception (lunch or dinner) with the type of wedding gift they will give the Bride and Groom.
You should never use the word CHEAP to describe your wedding, you are degrading its importance.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
Reply:Just because your wedding is small does not mean you can not put some heart into it. You can do anything you want its your wedding,stop wondering what people are going to think and look at what is going make you remember this day.
Sometimes the most simplest wedding are the most prettiest.
Don't be shy in expressing yourself, remember its your day to shine. Best wishes to you.
Reply:Do it your way and enjoy your day.
Reply:Oh yeah. You can totally have a smaller, intimate, less formal wedding! It's your wedding, so you call the shots!
Just look up destination dresses, find one to try on and tell the maids they can get their dresses at a dept store.
If you are having an outdoor wedding, the scenery will already provide much of the decor!
Reply:You can do anything you like, it's your wedding! Just because it's not formal does not mean you can't have 3 bridesmaids. If that's what you want then have 3. It will be lovely. I'm having a formal wedding and I am only having 1 bridesmaid and best man for my bridal party. And of course you can still wear a gorgeous dress. Not all big dresses are beautiful and many simpler, straighter dresses are just gorgeous. Especially slim satin dresses! And as for the flower girl and ring bearer, go for it! If you want it informal, just have simpler attire. The brida; party can look great in a simpler not as fancy dress. Just look at some bridal/wedding magazines for ideas. By the sounds of your ideas, your weding will be lovely, just do it your way to reflect your and your fiance's own style and personality. Good luck!!
Reply:I sent out 45 invitations to my wedding. I think there were around 90-100 people there, including my husband and me and the wedding party. I had 3 maids, he had 2 men. We had a flower girl and a ring bearer. My dad walked me down the aisle, we lit a unity candle, they pronounced us husband and wife. We walked back down the aisle together, snapped a few pictures (my uncle took them, and my dad's a professional photographer) and went back into the room, where we had our buffet-style dinner. Our guests were seated at their tables the entire time and no, we didn't have reserved seating. We had one candle on each table as a centerpiece, in a big glass hurricane-type votive. The 'aisle' curved through the center of the room, between all the tables. Oh did I mention, we got married in a cafe'! Basically, you can do whatever you want! It's your wedding, your day. We planned the wedding in 9 weeks and it was every bit as 'formal' as a formal wedding, just more casual and laid back. It is ok for you to wear whatever type dress you want. I don't know what size woman you are, but there are some beautiful plus-size gowns (simple, affordable ones) at www.lanebryant.com. I would suggest even having one made. Or try Ebay. If it's going to be a semi-informal outdoor wedding, I think it would be cute if your dress and the maids and flower girl's dresses were all tea-length.(to the knee) Just find a dress that you love, that fits you great, then go from there on the girls' dresses. The guys would look great just in khaki's, shirt and long ties. Maybe your groom could be in a linen suit, depending on both of your taste's. You can look at my myspace it's www.myspace.com/minlew I have some pictures posted of my wedding. Good luck and I wish you both the best~!
Does anyone have any $ saving tips on how to throw a cheap wedding reception? I need to find a place fast!?
I already have and paid for the dress, the cake is being taken care of as well ( mother in law ) I found a church to do it for $150 flat but where I am having a problem is where the heck am I going to have my reception. We are using our economic stimulus. checks to get married. Our budget is $1,200. the church and marriage license fee's have to come out of that money as well. I found flowers @ walmart and we are doing all of our own flowers. My boss is going to work out a deal with me for food because I work for a restaurant that he owns. I need a location is what I need and for cheap. I need some tips on like where to call I live in Bradenton Florida but just like suggestions of places that you might try that you know wouldn't cost much. ANY leads will be helpful I am running out of time. Thank you in advance and if you have any other questions I will make sure and keep up on this to answer you ASAP if I left anything out. THANK YOU SOO MUCH if you help and please help if you can =)
Does anyone have any $ saving tips on how to throw a cheap wedding reception? I need to find a place fast!?
Hey girl, I'm in B'ton too! The rates around here suck don't they? Since you didn't say what day of the week it'll be or how many people, I threw together a bunch of places I thought might be the least expensive, but yet still pretty. I'd try all the bed %26amp; breakfast inns, and lodges/resorts on Annamaria. If all else fails, there is that Moose Lodge on Annamaria on Gulf drive by the Beach House. These all look pretty expensive, and most places only allow specific caterers. Another idea is to look up/google as many caterers as you can in our area, and see where they cater. That will give you an idea as to where you can look for facilities that won't make you order food through them. I hope something in here triggers something for you! Good Luck girl! Keep in touch, Let me know what you end up with! If I think of anything else I'll email you!
Lake Manatee State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakeman...
Myakka State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/myakkar...
Chelsea Center
http://www.chelseacenter.com/
Harrington House http://www.harringtonhouse.com/weddings....
Palma Sola Botanical Park
http://www.palmasolabp.com/facility.asp
Sarasota Garden Club
http://www.sarasotagardenclub.org/rental...
Selby Botanical Gardens
http://www.selby.org/index.php?submenu=R...
Tropical Breeze Resort
http://tropicalbreezeinn.rtrk.com/?scid=...
Reply:Does the church you are marrying at have a fellowship hall or something similar? Many people have their reception at the church where they will be married and it doesn't cost any extra, or if it does, not much.
Reply:if the church has a fellowship hall or gym, you could make that work. the hard part is that most likely the cheaper the place, the more you have to do- which might even end up in renting tables etc.
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=wedding... you will have to call to get prices.
Reply:Rent a meeting room at a Knights or Lions hall, they're usually cheaper than the hall itself and sometimes they'll work with you.
Reply:Have you tried the fellowship hall at the church? Or someone's backyard? Maybe a park?
Reply:Instead of having a wedding reception, why not just go to Home Depot and buy a ladder, then maybe stop by Walmart and pick up some cheap luggage.
In case you're thinking "Huh?" Here's how it works:
You and your fiance' split up the luggage between you two. Both of you pack up your things a few days in advance. Then, he sneaks over to your place late at night, leans the ladder against your bedroom window, you toss down your luggage to him, he puts it in the trunk along with his luggage. Then you climb down the ladder and into his arms. Then the two of you then drive off to Las Vegas or Wendover and get married discretely. This method is way cheaper and less stressful!.
I don't really have any ideas for you off hand, I just thought you could use a few laughs.
I see nothing wrong with having a nice, but practical wedding without having to take out a mortgage just to pay for it. You don't have to go all out. You're doing it the smart way. More couples who are about to get married should take a lesson. The money you save by being conservative with the wedding and reception could be better spent on a down payment for a home or something.
Best Wishes
Reply:You said your boss owns a restaurant, what about seeing if you could do it there. Of course, it depends on the size and time of your wedding. It would save you and him transportation costs and the whole setting up.
Like everyone else suggested, check and see if they have a fellowship hall or rec room in the church.
IF you really want to cut costs, you could scrap flowers all together, or use some from friends and families gardens.
Reply:I'd look for a community hall or a VFW or Elk's or LIon's Club or something like that. Check with Park's %26amp; Rec Dept - sometimes they have rooms to rent for fairly cheap too
Reply:Well, check with the church and see if they have a fellowship hall....they are usually small but that will save you money on transportation and decoration really bc you can recycle the decorations you used in the ceremony. and also the room may just be small enough to put a (not being smug or mean) stereo verses a dj and then you'll save there too.
Reply:Wow, I just want to say I will be watching for the answers you get. My fiance and I are spending $1200.00 on our wedding as well and having it in the park. That budget doesn't include alcohol. Even though we can't serve alcohol in the park, I'm still interested in knowing how you fit it into your budget...maybe I could upgrade something else if I found a fabulous way to save!
Good luck!
Reply:I guess the best way to save on costs is to do everything yourself and shop around looking for the best deals.
Compare prices and look for specials and deals.
There are plenty of website that offer free tips and advice such as http://www.my-wedding-reception.com
Reply:Hi Sarah and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Good for you for wanting to have a wedding on a budget! I love trying to help brides with a "budget" wedding. These are my favorite types of questions to answer. As I always say to the others, a "budget" wedding doesn't have to be a "cheap" wedding...there is a difference!!
With that said, I see others have given you the idea of utilizing the fellowship hall at the church. My other suggestion would be to have it at the restaurant where you work. Is there a private room there?
I see your addendum regarding the alcohol. OK.....so here is my "two cents" worth:
~ When helping brides on a budget, my first thought is to have a SMALL wedding. I am talking maybe 50-75 guests (MAX!)
~ Also....I really don't see how you are going to serve food, alcohol, and rent a place for a reception. That is going to be way over your budget.
~ Make SURE that the church fee of $150 is secure. Does that include the minister's fee as well? Double check that. Also....will you be wanting to utilize the organist or pianist for music? How much is that going to be?
~ So....let's say the $150 includes the minister....so that leaves you with $1,050 (minus the marriage license).....just as an example, let's say your marriage license is $50....so that leaves you with $1,000 for everything else.
~ What is the groom wearing? Do you also need to rent a tux? Are you having bridesmaids and groomsmen? If so, you will need to get them a gift. Again, what about the minister's fee? Then.....what about a rehearsal dinner? The rehearsal dinner can be something very easy (possibly at the church in the hall)....like pizza and soda. However, you will still need to figure that amount in to your budget.
~ Again, I love to help brides on a budget, but yours is difficult given what you WANT to have -- food and alcohol.
~ You certainly CAN have a very elegant wedding and then serve "finger foods" along with cake, punch and coffee in the church fellowship hall.
~ To be honest, I think you are going to have to scale back your idea of what you want for your reception. There are many, many alternatives to the "typical" reception of food and alcohol.
~ Some ideas would be to serve "finger foods", cake, punch and coffee (which would need to be at a non-meal time, like 2-5 p.m.).
~ Another alternative would be to have it at a park or in someone's backyard and do a "potluck" or have a BBQ.
~ Another very elegant option would be to have a late night wedding....say 7:30 or
8 p.m. and then have a "dessert reception" (again AT the church) and serve a variety of desserts..of course, cake, and maybe some brownies, cookies, etc. Then you could do a "coffee bar" of different coffees, etc. Serve some fruit and nuts also.
~ OR....possibly you CAN do it at a hotel. However, as someone who has hosted two receptions at a hotel, I know for a fact that you will not be able to bring in your own food. You will have to utilize their catering and also their alcohol and bartenders. This is usually very costly.
~If you still want to do the food and alcohol, check into halls like VFW halls, Lions Clubs, Elks Clubs, etc.
One other idea. You could certainly have an elegant small wedding with close family and friends and then simply go out to dinner at a nice restaurant after. This would be a very nice option too!!
Well....that is all my two-cents worth. Good luck with everything and I hope you have a beautiufl day!
Does anyone have any $ saving tips on how to throw a cheap wedding reception? I need to find a place fast!?
Hey girl, I'm in B'ton too! The rates around here suck don't they? Since you didn't say what day of the week it'll be or how many people, I threw together a bunch of places I thought might be the least expensive, but yet still pretty. I'd try all the bed %26amp; breakfast inns, and lodges/resorts on Annamaria. If all else fails, there is that Moose Lodge on Annamaria on Gulf drive by the Beach House. These all look pretty expensive, and most places only allow specific caterers. Another idea is to look up/google as many caterers as you can in our area, and see where they cater. That will give you an idea as to where you can look for facilities that won't make you order food through them. I hope something in here triggers something for you! Good Luck girl! Keep in touch, Let me know what you end up with! If I think of anything else I'll email you!
Lake Manatee State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakeman...
Myakka State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/myakkar...
Chelsea Center
http://www.chelseacenter.com/
Harrington House http://www.harringtonhouse.com/weddings....
Palma Sola Botanical Park
http://www.palmasolabp.com/facility.asp
Sarasota Garden Club
http://www.sarasotagardenclub.org/rental...
Selby Botanical Gardens
http://www.selby.org/index.php?submenu=R...
Tropical Breeze Resort
http://tropicalbreezeinn.rtrk.com/?scid=...
Reply:Does the church you are marrying at have a fellowship hall or something similar? Many people have their reception at the church where they will be married and it doesn't cost any extra, or if it does, not much.
Reply:if the church has a fellowship hall or gym, you could make that work. the hard part is that most likely the cheaper the place, the more you have to do- which might even end up in renting tables etc.
Reply:http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=wedding... you will have to call to get prices.
Reply:Rent a meeting room at a Knights or Lions hall, they're usually cheaper than the hall itself and sometimes they'll work with you.
Reply:Have you tried the fellowship hall at the church? Or someone's backyard? Maybe a park?
Reply:Instead of having a wedding reception, why not just go to Home Depot and buy a ladder, then maybe stop by Walmart and pick up some cheap luggage.
In case you're thinking "Huh?" Here's how it works:
You and your fiance' split up the luggage between you two. Both of you pack up your things a few days in advance. Then, he sneaks over to your place late at night, leans the ladder against your bedroom window, you toss down your luggage to him, he puts it in the trunk along with his luggage. Then you climb down the ladder and into his arms. Then the two of you then drive off to Las Vegas or Wendover and get married discretely. This method is way cheaper and less stressful!.
I don't really have any ideas for you off hand, I just thought you could use a few laughs.
I see nothing wrong with having a nice, but practical wedding without having to take out a mortgage just to pay for it. You don't have to go all out. You're doing it the smart way. More couples who are about to get married should take a lesson. The money you save by being conservative with the wedding and reception could be better spent on a down payment for a home or something.
Best Wishes
Reply:You said your boss owns a restaurant, what about seeing if you could do it there. Of course, it depends on the size and time of your wedding. It would save you and him transportation costs and the whole setting up.
Like everyone else suggested, check and see if they have a fellowship hall or rec room in the church.
IF you really want to cut costs, you could scrap flowers all together, or use some from friends and families gardens.
Reply:I'd look for a community hall or a VFW or Elk's or LIon's Club or something like that. Check with Park's %26amp; Rec Dept - sometimes they have rooms to rent for fairly cheap too
Reply:Well, check with the church and see if they have a fellowship hall....they are usually small but that will save you money on transportation and decoration really bc you can recycle the decorations you used in the ceremony. and also the room may just be small enough to put a (not being smug or mean) stereo verses a dj and then you'll save there too.
Reply:Wow, I just want to say I will be watching for the answers you get. My fiance and I are spending $1200.00 on our wedding as well and having it in the park. That budget doesn't include alcohol. Even though we can't serve alcohol in the park, I'm still interested in knowing how you fit it into your budget...maybe I could upgrade something else if I found a fabulous way to save!
Good luck!
Reply:I guess the best way to save on costs is to do everything yourself and shop around looking for the best deals.
Compare prices and look for specials and deals.
There are plenty of website that offer free tips and advice such as http://www.my-wedding-reception.com
Reply:Hi Sarah and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Good for you for wanting to have a wedding on a budget! I love trying to help brides with a "budget" wedding. These are my favorite types of questions to answer. As I always say to the others, a "budget" wedding doesn't have to be a "cheap" wedding...there is a difference!!
With that said, I see others have given you the idea of utilizing the fellowship hall at the church. My other suggestion would be to have it at the restaurant where you work. Is there a private room there?
I see your addendum regarding the alcohol. OK.....so here is my "two cents" worth:
~ When helping brides on a budget, my first thought is to have a SMALL wedding. I am talking maybe 50-75 guests (MAX!)
~ Also....I really don't see how you are going to serve food, alcohol, and rent a place for a reception. That is going to be way over your budget.
~ Make SURE that the church fee of $150 is secure. Does that include the minister's fee as well? Double check that. Also....will you be wanting to utilize the organist or pianist for music? How much is that going to be?
~ So....let's say the $150 includes the minister....so that leaves you with $1,050 (minus the marriage license).....just as an example, let's say your marriage license is $50....so that leaves you with $1,000 for everything else.
~ What is the groom wearing? Do you also need to rent a tux? Are you having bridesmaids and groomsmen? If so, you will need to get them a gift. Again, what about the minister's fee? Then.....what about a rehearsal dinner? The rehearsal dinner can be something very easy (possibly at the church in the hall)....like pizza and soda. However, you will still need to figure that amount in to your budget.
~ Again, I love to help brides on a budget, but yours is difficult given what you WANT to have -- food and alcohol.
~ You certainly CAN have a very elegant wedding and then serve "finger foods" along with cake, punch and coffee in the church fellowship hall.
~ To be honest, I think you are going to have to scale back your idea of what you want for your reception. There are many, many alternatives to the "typical" reception of food and alcohol.
~ Some ideas would be to serve "finger foods", cake, punch and coffee (which would need to be at a non-meal time, like 2-5 p.m.).
~ Another alternative would be to have it at a park or in someone's backyard and do a "potluck" or have a BBQ.
~ Another very elegant option would be to have a late night wedding....say 7:30 or
8 p.m. and then have a "dessert reception" (again AT the church) and serve a variety of desserts..of course, cake, and maybe some brownies, cookies, etc. Then you could do a "coffee bar" of different coffees, etc. Serve some fruit and nuts also.
~ OR....possibly you CAN do it at a hotel. However, as someone who has hosted two receptions at a hotel, I know for a fact that you will not be able to bring in your own food. You will have to utilize their catering and also their alcohol and bartenders. This is usually very costly.
~If you still want to do the food and alcohol, check into halls like VFW halls, Lions Clubs, Elks Clubs, etc.
One other idea. You could certainly have an elegant small wedding with close family and friends and then simply go out to dinner at a nice restaurant after. This would be a very nice option too!!
Well....that is all my two-cents worth. Good luck with everything and I hope you have a beautiufl day!
I need wedding reception ideas for a late June wedding (in 2008) with an American color scheme.?
Off-hand I am thinking of table decorations, favor ideas that revolve around sparklers and flower arrangement ideas off the top of my head.. Plus anything and everything else you guys can think of to make my day special, unique and one of a kind!!!!
I need wedding reception ideas for a late June wedding (in 2008) with an American color scheme.?
you could do a centerpieces of clear glass bowles have blue or red stones at the bottom and a white candle (floating). On the tables you could have different color table clothes One red with blue napkins a blue one with red napkinsandthen have the wedding party table white with red and blue napkins.Here are a cople of ideals for favors a candy or candle . Check the links below
Do check out your local craft store thay might be able to come up with more ideals to.
Good luck.
Reply:Red, white and blue
Reply:Be really delicate in how you include red white and blue. It's a great combo. Pick one of those colors and make that your MAIN color. For instance:
Red as the main color: bridesmaids in red, red roses/flowers for decorations, primarily red invites, chocolate favors in red boxes with a white ribbon with your name written in blue.
Use blue and white for hints of color. For instance, your invites can have a red front. Go with a postcard style invite. Put your writing in blue on the back. A photo of you in black and white on the front. Carry red and white flowers down the aisle and have your bouquet tied with blue ribbon. Same goes for your bridesmaides.
Surround your table centerpiece with silver gilttery stars.
Use or red white table lines. If you use red table linens, get white chair covers and use a blue bow tie for them!
Maybe have blue candles coming out of your central display (floral or other). Or, if you prefer have your sparklers protruding out of your central display.
If you really like spraklers, it'd be neat to have the hotel (or wherever your getting married) put off a hold bunch as you and your new husband go through the doors/entrance to your reception.
Just ideas. Hope they help!
Reply:There are several sites that may help.
charminglychocolate.com they have patriotic favors. Table decorations awesomeevent.com as well as apictureperfectwedding.com
stevensglasschalet.com
Consider doing fireworks. I went to a wedding that featured that and quite cool! Go also to 4th of july wedding on Google even though that is not when your wedding is it still offeres alot of ideas such as above mentioned and floral. Much it fun and different! Best of everything!
Reply:Friends of mine got married 4th of July weekend a few years ago. For the reception they had a B-B-Q theme with checkered table clothes and just simple vases with red, white, and blue carnations with silver spirals. The reception was very tasteful. The wedding itself was very elegent with red white and blue flowers. The brides maids wore red dresses. The ring bearer wore a navy blue tux that had shorts. The flower girls wore blue and white dresses. Instead of baskets they carried metal pails with white and red rose petals.
Reply:It all really depends on your location. (Outdoors? Indoors? A large grassy area or a church reception hall?)
For starters, let's start with the basics: a theme. You could do the glitzy end of July 4th, with lots of sparkle and kitsch. That's fun... if it's not overdone. You have to watch out to walk that line for yourself and your guests.
When you say "American" color scheme, the first thing that pops into my head is Americana, like East Coast/Pennsylvania style. Not "country" but more shabby chic. For this, you'll want to consider a deeper crimson red and a navy blue with antiqued country white for colors. Think simple.
For table decorations, consider putting antiqued white wooden elements together with your greenery. A charming wooden birdhouse can be bought cheap at most arts %26amp; crafts stores (Michael's; Hobby Lobby; Garden Ridge... sometimes even Wal-Mart) and spray-painted to look antique. Tie an accent colored cranberry ribbon around it for a simple and cost-effective accessory. Sometimes these stores also have church-shaped cut-outs pre-formed for painting.
Alternatively, heart-shaped wooden cut-outs could be spray-antiqued and laid among greenery (I'm thinking trails of ivy and other green succulents and simple red roses and/or daisies interwoven) either along serving tables or made into circles for wreaths at tables (assuming you do one of the ever-popular hurricane candle table centerpieces). In lieu of the hurricane, though, you should look around your local craft stores and thrift markets for old (or old-looking!) lanterns. They would lend charm and character to any reception table, plus they add the benefit of securing a candle's flame.
For centerpieces at dining tables you don't want something too tall, or else your guests can't see each other to converse when seated at the table. (the aforementioned lantern idea would be a good height to stay under.) You can have a few tall pieces scattered throughout your event space, though (e.g., on the cake tables and Bride's table). For those taller centerpieces, it's a lovely idea (and one I used in a similar manner at my own English Garden-themed wedding) to take a tall garden bucket (tall enough to hold long-stemmed roses - about 16 to 20 inches height) and fill it with roses. The bucket can retain its natural metal color or be antiqued. For interest, tie ribbons of two varying colors and widths into bows on the handles and let the ribbon ends trail down about 8 inches down the bucket.
I would suggest finding a few Americana-inspired fabrics that you like and using them to layer over your table linens. Making simple squares of fabric to lay under your centerpiece can add depth and convey a theme very effectively, and they're very simple to sew (like sewing a napkin - all you have to do is hem). You can dress the edges up with grosgrain ribbon or beads, and it adds a lot of depth.
Another floral option is to take cranberry, ivory, and navy florals and arrange them in stripes (of varying widths) around a styrofoam ball (12 inches or so in diameter would be most dramatic). Then place the ball on the diagonal in the middle of the table and let coordinating ribbons radiate out from it on the table. You could do multiple sizes and group them on a table for a very chic look.
Finally, you could have your departure through a tunnel of fireworks sparklers.... a friend of mine did that, and it was very elegant and made a wonderful picture. Hand out the sparklers and have everyone do a mock-military sword salute tunnel while holding the sparklers up for you and your husband to run under. Don't worry, unless you have LOTS of guests, the sparklers probably won't hurt your wedding dress.
Best of luck!
Reply:How about red and white striped tableclothes and some blue, star-shaped glitter strewn around? You could name the tables (if there's pre-arranged seating) after national monuments of major historical figures. Serve the sort of food you'd have at a Fourth of July picnic, like potato salad, and grilled chicken.
Whatever you choose, have fun with your theme, but don't go too overboard. A few touches will amuse and delight your guests. A few too many will make them wonder if you're really taking things seriously.
I need wedding reception ideas for a late June wedding (in 2008) with an American color scheme.?
you could do a centerpieces of clear glass bowles have blue or red stones at the bottom and a white candle (floating). On the tables you could have different color table clothes One red with blue napkins a blue one with red napkinsandthen have the wedding party table white with red and blue napkins.Here are a cople of ideals for favors a candy or candle . Check the links below
Do check out your local craft store thay might be able to come up with more ideals to.
Good luck.
Reply:Red, white and blue
Reply:Be really delicate in how you include red white and blue. It's a great combo. Pick one of those colors and make that your MAIN color. For instance:
Red as the main color: bridesmaids in red, red roses/flowers for decorations, primarily red invites, chocolate favors in red boxes with a white ribbon with your name written in blue.
Use blue and white for hints of color. For instance, your invites can have a red front. Go with a postcard style invite. Put your writing in blue on the back. A photo of you in black and white on the front. Carry red and white flowers down the aisle and have your bouquet tied with blue ribbon. Same goes for your bridesmaides.
Surround your table centerpiece with silver gilttery stars.
Use or red white table lines. If you use red table linens, get white chair covers and use a blue bow tie for them!
Maybe have blue candles coming out of your central display (floral or other). Or, if you prefer have your sparklers protruding out of your central display.
If you really like spraklers, it'd be neat to have the hotel (or wherever your getting married) put off a hold bunch as you and your new husband go through the doors/entrance to your reception.
Just ideas. Hope they help!
Reply:There are several sites that may help.
charminglychocolate.com they have patriotic favors. Table decorations awesomeevent.com as well as apictureperfectwedding.com
stevensglasschalet.com
Consider doing fireworks. I went to a wedding that featured that and quite cool! Go also to 4th of july wedding on Google even though that is not when your wedding is it still offeres alot of ideas such as above mentioned and floral. Much it fun and different! Best of everything!
Reply:Friends of mine got married 4th of July weekend a few years ago. For the reception they had a B-B-Q theme with checkered table clothes and just simple vases with red, white, and blue carnations with silver spirals. The reception was very tasteful. The wedding itself was very elegent with red white and blue flowers. The brides maids wore red dresses. The ring bearer wore a navy blue tux that had shorts. The flower girls wore blue and white dresses. Instead of baskets they carried metal pails with white and red rose petals.
Reply:It all really depends on your location. (Outdoors? Indoors? A large grassy area or a church reception hall?)
For starters, let's start with the basics: a theme. You could do the glitzy end of July 4th, with lots of sparkle and kitsch. That's fun... if it's not overdone. You have to watch out to walk that line for yourself and your guests.
When you say "American" color scheme, the first thing that pops into my head is Americana, like East Coast/Pennsylvania style. Not "country" but more shabby chic. For this, you'll want to consider a deeper crimson red and a navy blue with antiqued country white for colors. Think simple.
For table decorations, consider putting antiqued white wooden elements together with your greenery. A charming wooden birdhouse can be bought cheap at most arts %26amp; crafts stores (Michael's; Hobby Lobby; Garden Ridge... sometimes even Wal-Mart) and spray-painted to look antique. Tie an accent colored cranberry ribbon around it for a simple and cost-effective accessory. Sometimes these stores also have church-shaped cut-outs pre-formed for painting.
Alternatively, heart-shaped wooden cut-outs could be spray-antiqued and laid among greenery (I'm thinking trails of ivy and other green succulents and simple red roses and/or daisies interwoven) either along serving tables or made into circles for wreaths at tables (assuming you do one of the ever-popular hurricane candle table centerpieces). In lieu of the hurricane, though, you should look around your local craft stores and thrift markets for old (or old-looking!) lanterns. They would lend charm and character to any reception table, plus they add the benefit of securing a candle's flame.
For centerpieces at dining tables you don't want something too tall, or else your guests can't see each other to converse when seated at the table. (the aforementioned lantern idea would be a good height to stay under.) You can have a few tall pieces scattered throughout your event space, though (e.g., on the cake tables and Bride's table). For those taller centerpieces, it's a lovely idea (and one I used in a similar manner at my own English Garden-themed wedding) to take a tall garden bucket (tall enough to hold long-stemmed roses - about 16 to 20 inches height) and fill it with roses. The bucket can retain its natural metal color or be antiqued. For interest, tie ribbons of two varying colors and widths into bows on the handles and let the ribbon ends trail down about 8 inches down the bucket.
I would suggest finding a few Americana-inspired fabrics that you like and using them to layer over your table linens. Making simple squares of fabric to lay under your centerpiece can add depth and convey a theme very effectively, and they're very simple to sew (like sewing a napkin - all you have to do is hem). You can dress the edges up with grosgrain ribbon or beads, and it adds a lot of depth.
Another floral option is to take cranberry, ivory, and navy florals and arrange them in stripes (of varying widths) around a styrofoam ball (12 inches or so in diameter would be most dramatic). Then place the ball on the diagonal in the middle of the table and let coordinating ribbons radiate out from it on the table. You could do multiple sizes and group them on a table for a very chic look.
Finally, you could have your departure through a tunnel of fireworks sparklers.... a friend of mine did that, and it was very elegant and made a wonderful picture. Hand out the sparklers and have everyone do a mock-military sword salute tunnel while holding the sparklers up for you and your husband to run under. Don't worry, unless you have LOTS of guests, the sparklers probably won't hurt your wedding dress.
Best of luck!
Reply:How about red and white striped tableclothes and some blue, star-shaped glitter strewn around? You could name the tables (if there's pre-arranged seating) after national monuments of major historical figures. Serve the sort of food you'd have at a Fourth of July picnic, like potato salad, and grilled chicken.
Whatever you choose, have fun with your theme, but don't go too overboard. A few touches will amuse and delight your guests. A few too many will make them wonder if you're really taking things seriously.
Wedding flowers?!?!?!?!?!?
Ok I need to find some pictures of tall calla or asian lilly centerpieces for my reception. Where can I find pics like that? I have to have them to show the decorators an idea of what I want. Please help, I have looked everywhere. They have to be pretty tall though.
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Wedding flowers?!?!?!?!?!?
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Reply:http://www.flickr.com/photos/savoirevent...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cagedheat3/...
http://www.bridalhood.com/vendor_list.ph...
Go down to the 4th vendor Elite Design, this is a small picture but the one I like the most. Good luck.
Reply:I saw the coolest flowers by a Japanese designer they were just baby's breath in a huge arrangement total unusual and inexpensive
Reply:google or getty image, search for high resolution/ large pic size if u plan to print those pics :)
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Reply:Here's one with a candle: http://www.japaneseweddingfavors.com/ima... (Very minimalist, japanese typ)
Here's another with more flowers: http://www.iflorist.com/en/images/items/...
And here's some with pink lilies and tall white candles:
http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/images...
Reply:http://www.njsdesign.on.ca/images/center...
http://www.blossomsweddingflowers.com/P9...
http://images.snapfish.com/33::396323232...
Reply:http://www.tgisflowers.com/reception_flo... this has one picture with calla lilly pieces with butterflies on the tables.
Reply:I did calla lillies for my wedding and I loved them! All I did was type in Calla Lillies on my search engine and it bought me to all kind of pages with them. Or maybe you can ask your florist if she has a book with pictures of Calla Lillies in them. Good Luck!!
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Thanks
Wedding flowers?!?!?!?!?!?
http://www.acclaimimages.com/search_term...
http://www.acclaimimages.com/search_term...
Reply:http://www.flickr.com/photos/savoirevent...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cagedheat3/...
http://www.bridalhood.com/vendor_list.ph...
Go down to the 4th vendor Elite Design, this is a small picture but the one I like the most. Good luck.
Reply:I saw the coolest flowers by a Japanese designer they were just baby's breath in a huge arrangement total unusual and inexpensive
Reply:google or getty image, search for high resolution/ large pic size if u plan to print those pics :)
Reply:http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
hope these help
Reply:Here's one with a candle: http://www.japaneseweddingfavors.com/ima... (Very minimalist, japanese typ)
Here's another with more flowers: http://www.iflorist.com/en/images/items/...
And here's some with pink lilies and tall white candles:
http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/images...
Reply:http://www.njsdesign.on.ca/images/center...
http://www.blossomsweddingflowers.com/P9...
http://images.snapfish.com/33::396323232...
Reply:http://www.tgisflowers.com/reception_flo... this has one picture with calla lilly pieces with butterflies on the tables.
Reply:I did calla lillies for my wedding and I loved them! All I did was type in Calla Lillies on my search engine and it bought me to all kind of pages with them. Or maybe you can ask your florist if she has a book with pictures of Calla Lillies in them. Good Luck!!
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