My wedding color is red and I was thinking of working cranberries into my centerpieces. The reception is in the evening and I would like to use white lights and candles as well. I'm just afraid it will look too much like Christmas. Do you think it will?
I'm having a difficult time coming up with inexpensive (no flowers) for centerpieces. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
Centerpiece help for an early October wedding?
Float cranberries and floating candles in a pretty glass bowl. Put the bowl on a mirror and surround with small votive candles
http://www.oceanspray.com/images/r_craft...
Ocean Spray has several decor ideas:
http://www.oceanspray.com/recipes/crafts...
The Knotties have put together TONS of fantastic, non floral ideas in these bios:
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.ht...
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.ht...
Other Non Floral Ideas:
You maybe have seen the simple breadbaskets on your table at a restaurant, but your centerpieces may be an overflowing collection of Italian rolls, marble rye, pumpernickel, grissini, and other mouthwatering breads. Have your caterer provide a selection of spreads such as garlic butter, spiced butters, whipped vegetable cream cheese, virgin olive oil, or tapenade. Your guests will love digging into your centerpieces
Topiaries are a wonderful and lovely idea for a garden wedding, or just a simple outdoor wedding. Placed in the center of the table with a few fall, spring, or summer leaves would make an elegant and rememberable centerpiece.
Nothing will get your guests mingling more than a display of family wedding pictures and lovely shots of the two of you. Family members there will remember those weddings and love to describe it to other guests. This is a really cool way to do the photos:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site...
If you have wrapped your favors, the wrapped gifts can be stacked attractively to make an eye-catching centerpiece.
For a fall wedding, you can get miniature pumpkins to place on the tables with fall confetti tossed around them.
http://interiordec.about.com/library/gra...
Candles are a great way to add a touch of class and mystery to your tables. Cluster pillars of different heights with loose flowers in a shape that echoes the shape of your table. Want to add a little more drama? Use stencils, candle painting medium and your favorite paint color to add your monogram, or words like "hope"' and "faith" to the each table.
This is another nice way to do candles, and you could use red marbles or even cranberries at the bottom of the holder:
http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/pro...
These are pretty too:
http://www.100candles.com/Items/Item_732...
http://www.superweddings.com/decor/hc2_c...
http://www.pbase.com/shutteredeye/image/...
http://www.pomwonderful.com/images_recip...
http://static.flickr.com/75/238503415_12...
Reply:Get a glass bowl or candle holder that can hold the candle... they are really cheap and then you can fill the bottom with red glass balls... you can even mix them up with other colors. The light against the glass would make it look nice.
Reply:How about using the cranberries, some colored leaves and things like that. That would be lovely. Or maybe get those small pumpkins and use them. That would look nice.
Reply:no, that would be gorgeous, what a wonderful idea!
Reply:Cranberries also are a beautiful fall colour - we do have them at Thanksgiving.
Also might consider those mini gourds that are available, of all shapes, styles and colours. Some of them are way cool.
Reply:Cranberries sound nice, but just have candles and maybe chinese lanterns, no white lights...that would make it Christmasy.
As far as flowers, dahlias are cheap and have a nice shade of red.
Reply:You could do mirrors, with several sizes of pillar candles, surrounded by hypercium berries instead of cranberries. You can get candles cheap (many times you can get them at the dollar store).
Reply:Christmas colours are red green and white. Also silver and yellow sometimes too. Your wedding is just fine, white and red is very nice and no it will not look like christmas.
Centrepiece: You say flowers are expensive. Well, what about some wild flowers/plants (seasonal) and making the centrepieces yourself?
Or you could buy some artificial flowers/plants and arrange them in an inexpensive way. Some are really unusual,sprayed all kinds of colours and they would look nice I think.
Reply:I've been looking at using wilow branches and hanging the tea lights from them. Perhaps arrange the branches in a hurricane vase and have the cranberries in the water??
Hope that helps, congrats!
Reply:My cousin used like the first person said a set of three different height pillar vases, tied a red rose to a bag of red glass stones to keep the rose at the bottom, then placed more glass stones to fill the bottom. Fill with water and she placed white floating candles at top, it was simple and beautiful. I was able to take a set home and redo them for different holidays or events.
Reply:Hide your lights under the table cloths. The light still shines through, it makes your table cloth sparkle and really adds some pizzazz to your reception and won't look Christmas like. Centerpieces, take advantage of the season use leaves, you could even use pinecombs or small pumpkins or even a small scarecrow. Just get clear glass bowls (around 1-3 dollars at a craft store) and put the leaves in the bowl, and place 2-3 pinecombs or 1 small pumpkin in the middle or 1 scarecrow. You could do the bowl the same, but in the middle, but a scarecrow, then 2 small pumpkins on each side. You can also place the bowl on top of a small mirror and surround it with candles. Use the leaves for your other tables too (guest book table etc...) just scatter them around.
Reply:What about pillar vases (get them cheap at a glass outlet) with the cranberries submerged in water? Put three together in the middle of the table (each should be different height) then surround with pine cones and white votive candles. Shouldn't cost you more than like $20 per table if you buy these things in bulk.
Reply:I saw the coolest picture of a fall centerpiece on the knot.com. The couple cleaned out medium sized pumpkins and placed candles inside. It would be pretty to put cranberries around the bottom of the pumpkins. Good luck!!!!
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Friday, May 21, 2010
We had a civil marriage, but our "party/reception" is coming up... what do we call this? Renewal of vows?
My husband %26amp; I already married civilly. For financial reasons, we are having our big white wedding with bridesmaids %26amp; flowers, cake %26amp; out of town guests in August 2008.
What do we call this on the invites? Is this a 'second marriage'? A renewal of vows? I want to walk down the aisle, but is this inappropriate now that I'm already married? The "wedding" will look and feel like a real marriage - I will have a band, big cake, flowers, dancing... but how do I present this event to my guests?
It is okay if they know we are already married, but I do not want to take away from the "magic" of the big day.
Thanks!
We had a civil marriage, but our "party/reception" is coming up... what do we call this? Renewal of vows?
That's when I'm getting married too! There's no reason you can't have your own special day, either! If you're anything like me, the lovely wedding is something you've been planning since you were a little girl. Call it a renewal of your vows. Allow your friends and family to know the situation and make sure they know this is a very special day for you. Let them know that you wanted them to be with you on your wedding day and that this is the time to celebrate the coming together of you and your husband. There is absolutely no reason why a first-time ceremony should be more special to anyone than a public renewal of your commitment to each other. Have fun and don't worry about impressing anyone- this is your day!
Reply:You obviously are already married, so you don't get a 'do over' wedding, so this isn't your second marriage. It's also not a renewal of vows, since you haven't been married long enough.
What you should be planning is just an anniversary party, basically. Remember to say "No gifts, please".
Reply:Call it the "Celebration" of your marriage.
Below is a link to wording from just such a ceremony
http://www.churchofancientways.org/Renew...
Reply:You are already married so it would be called a Vow Renewal rather than a wedding. It's not inappropriate to walk down the aisle, how else would you get there?? Many people do this sort of thing and I think it only fair that everyone knows this is a vow renewal, it seems a shame to try to hide the fact that you are already married, a civil ceremony is just as legally binding and just as valid as a church wedding.
Reply:just say wedding or affirmation of vows.
i say do what ever you want for your wedding. wear anything you want. have whatever music and food you want!
so many people on here put in their 2 cents worth and harp on the "tradition" of weddings but last i checked not enough emphasis is put in to the "tradition" of marriage!!
just make sure you place your real energy in to the marriage part of things. the rest is up to you.
live it up and do it how you want!!!
Reply:me and my hubby did the same thing. we got married in reno because of finances and now that we can afford it we're going to do out reception in dec of 2009. we're calling it our anniversary reception.
Reply:Calling it a vow renewal would be fine. Basically, if you want to throw a party and wine and dine people to celebrate your love, that's great! There might be a few gripers but so what!
Reply:I would call it a "celebration of marriage".
Reply:You are correct, a renewal of vows is the most appropriate for your situation. A 'second marriage' indicates that there was a divorce. And a 'marriage' indicates that you are single.
What do we call this on the invites? Is this a 'second marriage'? A renewal of vows? I want to walk down the aisle, but is this inappropriate now that I'm already married? The "wedding" will look and feel like a real marriage - I will have a band, big cake, flowers, dancing... but how do I present this event to my guests?
It is okay if they know we are already married, but I do not want to take away from the "magic" of the big day.
Thanks!
We had a civil marriage, but our "party/reception" is coming up... what do we call this? Renewal of vows?
That's when I'm getting married too! There's no reason you can't have your own special day, either! If you're anything like me, the lovely wedding is something you've been planning since you were a little girl. Call it a renewal of your vows. Allow your friends and family to know the situation and make sure they know this is a very special day for you. Let them know that you wanted them to be with you on your wedding day and that this is the time to celebrate the coming together of you and your husband. There is absolutely no reason why a first-time ceremony should be more special to anyone than a public renewal of your commitment to each other. Have fun and don't worry about impressing anyone- this is your day!
Reply:You obviously are already married, so you don't get a 'do over' wedding, so this isn't your second marriage. It's also not a renewal of vows, since you haven't been married long enough.
What you should be planning is just an anniversary party, basically. Remember to say "No gifts, please".
Reply:Call it the "Celebration" of your marriage.
Below is a link to wording from just such a ceremony
http://www.churchofancientways.org/Renew...
Reply:You are already married so it would be called a Vow Renewal rather than a wedding. It's not inappropriate to walk down the aisle, how else would you get there?? Many people do this sort of thing and I think it only fair that everyone knows this is a vow renewal, it seems a shame to try to hide the fact that you are already married, a civil ceremony is just as legally binding and just as valid as a church wedding.
Reply:just say wedding or affirmation of vows.
i say do what ever you want for your wedding. wear anything you want. have whatever music and food you want!
so many people on here put in their 2 cents worth and harp on the "tradition" of weddings but last i checked not enough emphasis is put in to the "tradition" of marriage!!
just make sure you place your real energy in to the marriage part of things. the rest is up to you.
live it up and do it how you want!!!
Reply:me and my hubby did the same thing. we got married in reno because of finances and now that we can afford it we're going to do out reception in dec of 2009. we're calling it our anniversary reception.
Reply:Calling it a vow renewal would be fine. Basically, if you want to throw a party and wine and dine people to celebrate your love, that's great! There might be a few gripers but so what!
Reply:I would call it a "celebration of marriage".
Reply:You are correct, a renewal of vows is the most appropriate for your situation. A 'second marriage' indicates that there was a divorce. And a 'marriage' indicates that you are single.
Wedding planning???
I'm planning my wedding for next year and dont even know where to start! I would like to do flowers that are a maroon or merlot color and have had no luck finding any (on the internet) just wondering if anyone knows of any good websites with lots of info! (besides theknot.com) also, as far as the reception who does all the decorating? do i have to hire someone or what?? thank you, clueless.
Wedding planning???
Try some of these sites and many blessing to you hears a good website to start hope these help
Reply:2 things, try 1800 flowers or buy white flowers and spray paint them merlot
Reply:There's a certain variety of roses that come in a dark red color, and they're beautiful. Try asking your florist, they'll have a bunch of suggestions for you. For the reception, it depends on where you're having it. Some places will decorate for you, others want you to do it, and they'll usually let you do it the day before the wedding.
Reply:If you can afford it, hire a bridal consultant.
You start by setting your budget and deciding how much of said budget will be allotted to which services/items.
As far as flowers, find a floral designer (not the same thing as a florist) in your area and go have a sit down meeting with him or her.
Decorating is generally up to you. Some more full service places will decorate, but you are going to pay for it. Sometimes you can decorate it the night before, other times, it has to be done the day of, so generally you would ask friends and/or family members to do it. Make sure to ask when you are looking at venues, they will be able to tell you what their requirements are.
If you cannot afford a full time bridal consultant, many wedding planners are willing to work as "day of" help so that they can handle decorations and all of the last minute things that come up as well as making sure everyone is where they belong doing what they should when they should be. It's worth the money to reduce the stress.
Good luck and congrats!
Reply:LOOK UNDER WEDDING PLANNING IN YOUR AREA AND EVERYONE WILL COME OUT OF THE WOOD WORK..CHECK HOTELS OR ASK YOUR CHURCH...THEY'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP..
CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK...
ALSO ON THE FLOWERS IT DEPENDS ON THE SEASON...YOUR GETTING MARRIED,AND IF THOSE FLOWERS ARE IN BLOOM... AT THAT TIME
Reply:Email me at eb_stuff@yahoo.com. Got a lengthy WORD document with all kinds of information in it from start to finish of a wedding.
Reply:http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f141/m... Peonies, Calla Lillies and Rio Roses
Reply:Congratulations! If you can't find any flowers that are a maroon or merlot there are other ways to have that color on other things. How about if you have chair covers with maroon or merlot color? It depends on what your theme color is. You can have silver chair covers with maroon sash (bow). Chair covers make a lot of different. That is the first thing that your guests see when they enter the room. It makes the room looks a lot nicer. Or you can rent chivari chairs and put maroon or merlot sash (bow) on the chairs.
About the reception, most vendors should be able to set-up their own products. The chair covers vendor set-up the chair covers and bows, the florist set-up the centerpieces any other flowers that you might have, etc. If you rent chivari chairs you will need to arrange them yourself. Unless you are having the reception at a hotel then the hotel staffs will arrange them for you around the tables. When you call the vendors ask them if they set-up their products. Most vendors set-up their own products but some don't.
About seating, you can have an arranged seating or you can let them sit wherever they want. I don't like arranged seating because it gives me headache. You will have to see if this person can sit with that person. If this person gets along with that person. Things like that. I wouldn't even put a "Reserved" table(s) because you will piss some people off whether you want it or not.
There will be small things that you need to assign your friends and family to do it for you. Such as greeting the guests, checking off the guestlist, You will also need to pick somebody who is trust worthy to be the point of contact on the day of the wedding. That person will be the voice of you.
Good luck!
Reply:How about silk flowers? That way, you can get the color you want.
http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/Burgundy...
At my wedding, my florist did all the decorating (at both church and reception) . . . and did a beautiful job.
Many brides decorate early and do it themselves. Still others ask friends or family members to do it. Often, someone who works at the reception venue will decorate for them. So the choice is yours . . . hire someone, do it yourself, or ask friends or family for assistance.
Reply:You need to get a bridal book that gives you info about all of the things you will need to do before the big day. This is going to be a wonderful adventure for you and LOTS of fun! You can get wedding planning book at a bridal store or department stores where they have wedding registries!!!
You need to go out and pick out your dress and place of ceremony first!
Wedding dress alterations may take a while and places of ceremony can be booked up to about a year in advance.
I wish you the best of luck. It is going to be fun! Expensive.. so hopefully you will have help there!
You really need to get started now. This year is going to fly by!!! Yeah!! Congratulations! This is a beginning of a new life for you!!
(Remember marriage is not like in the movies... It is going to be a roller coaster ride for up to the first 5 years, probably!)
Reply:Try typing wedding flowers into google, I got a list of seasonal flowers come up, I then shortlisted it to 5 flowers, we are next going to look at what colours each flower comes in to shortlist it to our colours.
Good website is hitched.co.uk.
You can either decorate yourselves or hire someone, you will sometimes find the company you buy decorations for will go in and decorate for you
Reply:The first thing you need to do is fine a wedding guide or personal planner. I am not talking about an individual, just a big note book. Keep everything in one place. One with pockets is best.
You need to confirm the big stuff first.
The church, the reception hall if needed, the minister, or Rabbi, or whatever depending on your preference.
Band, caterer, ...big stuff. Get them all on contract first so that there aren't' date problems.
Then go with the smaller stuff..
Start going to big craft stores. Like Hobby Lobby and pick out some silk flowers that resemble what you want. Have those handy when you go to a florist.
Here are some web-sites that will help you get organized. The more you get the big stuff out of the way, the funner it makes planning the rest of it.
http://www.weddingsolutions.com/index.cf...
http://www.weddingplanneronly.com/
Picture the last wedding that you went to and make categories in your notebook/planner. Sections such as Church/location, flowers, menu, guests, bridesmaids and so on..
It will call come together and remember, it is your wedding! Do it your way with no regrets!
Reply:just hire a wedding planner, you will be glad you did
Wedding planning???
Try some of these sites and many blessing to you hears a good website to start hope these help
Reply:2 things, try 1800 flowers or buy white flowers and spray paint them merlot
Reply:There's a certain variety of roses that come in a dark red color, and they're beautiful. Try asking your florist, they'll have a bunch of suggestions for you. For the reception, it depends on where you're having it. Some places will decorate for you, others want you to do it, and they'll usually let you do it the day before the wedding.
Reply:If you can afford it, hire a bridal consultant.
You start by setting your budget and deciding how much of said budget will be allotted to which services/items.
As far as flowers, find a floral designer (not the same thing as a florist) in your area and go have a sit down meeting with him or her.
Decorating is generally up to you. Some more full service places will decorate, but you are going to pay for it. Sometimes you can decorate it the night before, other times, it has to be done the day of, so generally you would ask friends and/or family members to do it. Make sure to ask when you are looking at venues, they will be able to tell you what their requirements are.
If you cannot afford a full time bridal consultant, many wedding planners are willing to work as "day of" help so that they can handle decorations and all of the last minute things that come up as well as making sure everyone is where they belong doing what they should when they should be. It's worth the money to reduce the stress.
Good luck and congrats!
Reply:LOOK UNDER WEDDING PLANNING IN YOUR AREA AND EVERYONE WILL COME OUT OF THE WOOD WORK..CHECK HOTELS OR ASK YOUR CHURCH...THEY'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP..
CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK...
ALSO ON THE FLOWERS IT DEPENDS ON THE SEASON...YOUR GETTING MARRIED,AND IF THOSE FLOWERS ARE IN BLOOM... AT THAT TIME
Reply:Email me at eb_stuff@yahoo.com. Got a lengthy WORD document with all kinds of information in it from start to finish of a wedding.
Reply:http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f141/m... Peonies, Calla Lillies and Rio Roses
Reply:Congratulations! If you can't find any flowers that are a maroon or merlot there are other ways to have that color on other things. How about if you have chair covers with maroon or merlot color? It depends on what your theme color is. You can have silver chair covers with maroon sash (bow). Chair covers make a lot of different. That is the first thing that your guests see when they enter the room. It makes the room looks a lot nicer. Or you can rent chivari chairs and put maroon or merlot sash (bow) on the chairs.
About the reception, most vendors should be able to set-up their own products. The chair covers vendor set-up the chair covers and bows, the florist set-up the centerpieces any other flowers that you might have, etc. If you rent chivari chairs you will need to arrange them yourself. Unless you are having the reception at a hotel then the hotel staffs will arrange them for you around the tables. When you call the vendors ask them if they set-up their products. Most vendors set-up their own products but some don't.
About seating, you can have an arranged seating or you can let them sit wherever they want. I don't like arranged seating because it gives me headache. You will have to see if this person can sit with that person. If this person gets along with that person. Things like that. I wouldn't even put a "Reserved" table(s) because you will piss some people off whether you want it or not.
There will be small things that you need to assign your friends and family to do it for you. Such as greeting the guests, checking off the guestlist, You will also need to pick somebody who is trust worthy to be the point of contact on the day of the wedding. That person will be the voice of you.
Good luck!
Reply:How about silk flowers? That way, you can get the color you want.
http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/Burgundy...
At my wedding, my florist did all the decorating (at both church and reception) . . . and did a beautiful job.
Many brides decorate early and do it themselves. Still others ask friends or family members to do it. Often, someone who works at the reception venue will decorate for them. So the choice is yours . . . hire someone, do it yourself, or ask friends or family for assistance.
Reply:You need to get a bridal book that gives you info about all of the things you will need to do before the big day. This is going to be a wonderful adventure for you and LOTS of fun! You can get wedding planning book at a bridal store or department stores where they have wedding registries!!!
You need to go out and pick out your dress and place of ceremony first!
Wedding dress alterations may take a while and places of ceremony can be booked up to about a year in advance.
I wish you the best of luck. It is going to be fun! Expensive.. so hopefully you will have help there!
You really need to get started now. This year is going to fly by!!! Yeah!! Congratulations! This is a beginning of a new life for you!!
(Remember marriage is not like in the movies... It is going to be a roller coaster ride for up to the first 5 years, probably!)
Reply:Try typing wedding flowers into google, I got a list of seasonal flowers come up, I then shortlisted it to 5 flowers, we are next going to look at what colours each flower comes in to shortlist it to our colours.
Good website is hitched.co.uk.
You can either decorate yourselves or hire someone, you will sometimes find the company you buy decorations for will go in and decorate for you
Reply:The first thing you need to do is fine a wedding guide or personal planner. I am not talking about an individual, just a big note book. Keep everything in one place. One with pockets is best.
You need to confirm the big stuff first.
The church, the reception hall if needed, the minister, or Rabbi, or whatever depending on your preference.
Band, caterer, ...big stuff. Get them all on contract first so that there aren't' date problems.
Then go with the smaller stuff..
Start going to big craft stores. Like Hobby Lobby and pick out some silk flowers that resemble what you want. Have those handy when you go to a florist.
Here are some web-sites that will help you get organized. The more you get the big stuff out of the way, the funner it makes planning the rest of it.
http://www.weddingsolutions.com/index.cf...
http://www.weddingplanneronly.com/
Picture the last wedding that you went to and make categories in your notebook/planner. Sections such as Church/location, flowers, menu, guests, bridesmaids and so on..
It will call come together and remember, it is your wedding! Do it your way with no regrets!
Reply:just hire a wedding planner, you will be glad you did
Can you describe your dream wedding?
Include everything from flowers, colors, location to menu, reception, honeymoon, etc.
Can you describe your dream wedding?
I want to get married at my BF's father's summer house on a lake. They have a small island about 20 feet from there beach that they have turned into a garden. I want to be on the island at sunset while everyone watches from the beach or on boats surrounding. The colors would be red, black and white with white and red roses every where. I want my twin cousins to be the ring bearers, and his cousins to be the two flower girls. Then for the reception I want it to be very laid back with buffet dinner. I would have a DJ for the first few hours then have my BF's band and other local bands play the rest of the time. Have an open invite for the party so anyone that knows us can come. (I have lived in my town my whole life and my father grew up there as well from 5 on. So there are many people that have watched me grow and would want to be there.) As for the honeymoon I am not really sure maybe to travel around to different European country's.
Reply:Well when I was a little girl my dream wedding was on a beach. I would picture it with 1 maid of honor wearing white capris and a red satin tank top and my self in an white simple sun dress, barefoot.
Reception at a place that does everything. A buffet menu. Lots of dancing and fun.
Honeymoon..anywhere private and without alot children around. Maybe Sandals couples only resort.
Been married 14 years and I got Mom's dream wedding.
Reply:Well i would have my gown picked out it is with tulle and sparkles and then i would have a cathedral veil and then i would carry a huge boquet and then my flower girl would wear a veil and a dress similar to mine i would want a big wedding the flowers would be lillies roses and pansies the colors would be mint and silver it would take place in a hall then the reception would have tons of food to steak to pork and the tables would be square and then there would be a huge dance floor and then i would have a dj and then a stage so we could be seen from across the room my honeymoon would take place in New York and we would get the honeymoon suite and do it all ours of the day oh yeah we would dance to the song a moment like this by kelly clarkson and then I would dance with my dad with the song i loved her first so yeah that is my dream wedding
Reply:I know this is going to sound a little unusual...
But I would like to elope to Vegas. I'd be wearing a slim fitting white dress, cocktail style, with lace overlay, and maybe a pillbox hat with a short veil. The groom would be wearing a red velvet vintage tux. we'd find the cheesiest, dinky-est little church. It would be after nightfall, and a hugely fat Elvis impersonator would marry us. We'd dance to "Can't help falling in love with you" by Elvis.
Reply:Ok I no it doesnt sound too fancy or anything but Im not a fancy perssom.
Ok I'd fly all my freinds and family to the Bahamas and have a wedding on the beach. I'd have wooden chairs all lined up in the sand and everyone will be wearing like earthy colours like khakis and whites and maybe light greens and greys........ The bridesmades would be wearing kneelength baby blue sundresses. I want to be wearing a short white wedding dress with a long trail at the bottom of it. Everyone will throw pink and blue petals at us a we walk down the isle in a fun way not a rude one. My colors will be baby blues pinks and whites
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Can you describe your dream wedding?
I want to get married at my BF's father's summer house on a lake. They have a small island about 20 feet from there beach that they have turned into a garden. I want to be on the island at sunset while everyone watches from the beach or on boats surrounding. The colors would be red, black and white with white and red roses every where. I want my twin cousins to be the ring bearers, and his cousins to be the two flower girls. Then for the reception I want it to be very laid back with buffet dinner. I would have a DJ for the first few hours then have my BF's band and other local bands play the rest of the time. Have an open invite for the party so anyone that knows us can come. (I have lived in my town my whole life and my father grew up there as well from 5 on. So there are many people that have watched me grow and would want to be there.) As for the honeymoon I am not really sure maybe to travel around to different European country's.
Reply:Well when I was a little girl my dream wedding was on a beach. I would picture it with 1 maid of honor wearing white capris and a red satin tank top and my self in an white simple sun dress, barefoot.
Reception at a place that does everything. A buffet menu. Lots of dancing and fun.
Honeymoon..anywhere private and without alot children around. Maybe Sandals couples only resort.
Been married 14 years and I got Mom's dream wedding.
Reply:Well i would have my gown picked out it is with tulle and sparkles and then i would have a cathedral veil and then i would carry a huge boquet and then my flower girl would wear a veil and a dress similar to mine i would want a big wedding the flowers would be lillies roses and pansies the colors would be mint and silver it would take place in a hall then the reception would have tons of food to steak to pork and the tables would be square and then there would be a huge dance floor and then i would have a dj and then a stage so we could be seen from across the room my honeymoon would take place in New York and we would get the honeymoon suite and do it all ours of the day oh yeah we would dance to the song a moment like this by kelly clarkson and then I would dance with my dad with the song i loved her first so yeah that is my dream wedding
Reply:I know this is going to sound a little unusual...
But I would like to elope to Vegas. I'd be wearing a slim fitting white dress, cocktail style, with lace overlay, and maybe a pillbox hat with a short veil. The groom would be wearing a red velvet vintage tux. we'd find the cheesiest, dinky-est little church. It would be after nightfall, and a hugely fat Elvis impersonator would marry us. We'd dance to "Can't help falling in love with you" by Elvis.
Reply:Ok I no it doesnt sound too fancy or anything but Im not a fancy perssom.
Ok I'd fly all my freinds and family to the Bahamas and have a wedding on the beach. I'd have wooden chairs all lined up in the sand and everyone will be wearing like earthy colours like khakis and whites and maybe light greens and greys........ The bridesmades would be wearing kneelength baby blue sundresses. I want to be wearing a short white wedding dress with a long trail at the bottom of it. Everyone will throw pink and blue petals at us a we walk down the isle in a fun way not a rude one. My colors will be baby blues pinks and whites
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Wedding theme?
Is a wedding "theme" really necessary? What are some unique themes for a wedding without being cheesy and how do you incorporate this into the ceremony/reception?
I am getting married at the end of August 2008, so it's kind of the summer - fall transition. I know I want red or a shade of red for the bridemaids dresses, and complimentary colors for flowers/decorations etc.
Wedding theme?
You don't need an elaborate theme, just pick things you like and just make sure they all go together. Your theme can be very simple by just having colours. Pick 2 colours that go together and just work the colours into the things you choose. The key is consistency. Just don't choose pink bridesmaids dresses then choose blue invitations if your colours are purple and white or something. You can incorporate your colours into lots of things such as BM dresses, men's suits (like their ties), invitations, favours, decorations, the list is endless.
Reply:decor from the shore
or just star fishes
maybe a luau theme
and check out this site for unique pieces to have for your wedding
www.shellofagoodtime.com
They are so beautiful!
Reply:well.. you can take a look at these two sites where i coleected photos from flickr.. hope it'll help you somehow.. for wedding themes colour.. i think you can check out color schemes websites such as kuler..
Reply:Your theme in general can just be the colors. You don't have to choose say a fall theme, but yet just choose that the colors red, browns, etc. be throughout the wedding. That is a theme within itself.
Reply:You could just do a red theme. Have your bridemaids where apple red dresses. Give candy %26amp; caramel apples as favors. Have red candles %26amp; flowers as center pieces. You can have red accents on your wedding cake.
Red is a great wedding color. Very classy %26amp; it photographs well.
Red %26amp; Ivory look good in floral arrangments. They contarst nice against each other.
Reply:A theme is not neccessary but may be helpful. I love fall weddings because you can do so much with them. A good theme is the changing colors of leaves. You can somehow tie that into how your lives are gonna change together. It will also tie into the red color you want to use.
Reply:No. A theme is certainly not necessary. To be honest, I have NEVER been to a wedding with a "theme." I'm glad too!! I believe that the theme of any wedding is, simply, "the wedding!" That is a theme in itself.
It's nice to coordinate things using "colors", but keep it to that. You DO NOT need a theme thrown in there too!
Good luck!
Reply:Themes are for parties -- not weddings. The "theme" of a wedding should be the fact that two people are coming together in a union of love.
True, the colors of the wedding can be considered the theme. For example, darker colors are usually for Winter weddings and pastels are usually for Spring weddings. However, just because one is getting married around the time of Mardi Gras doesn't mean the colors should be purple, green, and gold, the wedding party should wear gaudy feathered masks, and people should toss beads about during the reception. Just because a wedding is taking place during thh 4th of July weekend doesn't mean the stars and stripes should be everywhere.
This is a sacred ceremony, not a high school prom. =D
Reply:A "theme" is helpful in planning but not a must. It can be really broad for instance shades of red or just "fall" or it can be really specific such as "famous couples".
When doing a theme it's important not to do it on overkill. Small touches will get your point across. If your theme were to be your monogram have it on the stationary, the cake, and maybe choose dishes that start with letters to spell your name. But don't plaster you monogram on everything in sight.
For that time of year I like "Perfect Pair" as the theme since the harvest is in season. For the menu you would choose food that are a duo like surf and turf. Maybe brocolli and cheese soup. Put pairs on your stationary and include some fresh pears in the flowers. Subtle touches of green will make your red pop and using something like a toffee or a chocolate brown as you nuetral will give that hint of fall.
Reply:you don't have to have a theme. if you want to add hints of red, do it with fall flowers or leaves tucked into the centerpieces, a little bit goes a long way.
Reply:Go to Davids Bridal.com and click onto dress your wedding party. You can pick out a wedding dress bridesmaids' dresses, tuxedos, flowers and everything else that you might need. It is really fun to do and you can get an idea of what your bridal party might look like for your wedding. They also have lots of different colors to choose from. You will have fun doing it and it don't cost a thing.
Reply:You could do a patriotic wedding in honor of Labor Day. Red and white with blue accents. You don't have to put flags everywhere. Just stick with the color palette and you'll be fine.
I am getting married at the end of August 2008, so it's kind of the summer - fall transition. I know I want red or a shade of red for the bridemaids dresses, and complimentary colors for flowers/decorations etc.
Wedding theme?
You don't need an elaborate theme, just pick things you like and just make sure they all go together. Your theme can be very simple by just having colours. Pick 2 colours that go together and just work the colours into the things you choose. The key is consistency. Just don't choose pink bridesmaids dresses then choose blue invitations if your colours are purple and white or something. You can incorporate your colours into lots of things such as BM dresses, men's suits (like their ties), invitations, favours, decorations, the list is endless.
Reply:decor from the shore
or just star fishes
maybe a luau theme
and check out this site for unique pieces to have for your wedding
www.shellofagoodtime.com
They are so beautiful!
Reply:well.. you can take a look at these two sites where i coleected photos from flickr.. hope it'll help you somehow.. for wedding themes colour.. i think you can check out color schemes websites such as kuler..
Reply:Your theme in general can just be the colors. You don't have to choose say a fall theme, but yet just choose that the colors red, browns, etc. be throughout the wedding. That is a theme within itself.
Reply:You could just do a red theme. Have your bridemaids where apple red dresses. Give candy %26amp; caramel apples as favors. Have red candles %26amp; flowers as center pieces. You can have red accents on your wedding cake.
Red is a great wedding color. Very classy %26amp; it photographs well.
Red %26amp; Ivory look good in floral arrangments. They contarst nice against each other.
Reply:A theme is not neccessary but may be helpful. I love fall weddings because you can do so much with them. A good theme is the changing colors of leaves. You can somehow tie that into how your lives are gonna change together. It will also tie into the red color you want to use.
Reply:No. A theme is certainly not necessary. To be honest, I have NEVER been to a wedding with a "theme." I'm glad too!! I believe that the theme of any wedding is, simply, "the wedding!" That is a theme in itself.
It's nice to coordinate things using "colors", but keep it to that. You DO NOT need a theme thrown in there too!
Good luck!
Reply:Themes are for parties -- not weddings. The "theme" of a wedding should be the fact that two people are coming together in a union of love.
True, the colors of the wedding can be considered the theme. For example, darker colors are usually for Winter weddings and pastels are usually for Spring weddings. However, just because one is getting married around the time of Mardi Gras doesn't mean the colors should be purple, green, and gold, the wedding party should wear gaudy feathered masks, and people should toss beads about during the reception. Just because a wedding is taking place during thh 4th of July weekend doesn't mean the stars and stripes should be everywhere.
This is a sacred ceremony, not a high school prom. =D
Reply:A "theme" is helpful in planning but not a must. It can be really broad for instance shades of red or just "fall" or it can be really specific such as "famous couples".
When doing a theme it's important not to do it on overkill. Small touches will get your point across. If your theme were to be your monogram have it on the stationary, the cake, and maybe choose dishes that start with letters to spell your name. But don't plaster you monogram on everything in sight.
For that time of year I like "Perfect Pair" as the theme since the harvest is in season. For the menu you would choose food that are a duo like surf and turf. Maybe brocolli and cheese soup. Put pairs on your stationary and include some fresh pears in the flowers. Subtle touches of green will make your red pop and using something like a toffee or a chocolate brown as you nuetral will give that hint of fall.
Reply:you don't have to have a theme. if you want to add hints of red, do it with fall flowers or leaves tucked into the centerpieces, a little bit goes a long way.
Reply:Go to Davids Bridal.com and click onto dress your wedding party. You can pick out a wedding dress bridesmaids' dresses, tuxedos, flowers and everything else that you might need. It is really fun to do and you can get an idea of what your bridal party might look like for your wedding. They also have lots of different colors to choose from. You will have fun doing it and it don't cost a thing.
Reply:You could do a patriotic wedding in honor of Labor Day. Red and white with blue accents. You don't have to put flags everywhere. Just stick with the color palette and you'll be fine.
5 Months till the wedding.........Am I on the right track?
I got engaged on 12.20.07 and the wedding date is 6.15.08
Thisis what is done:
-food/hall for reception
-park for cememony
-rented the chairs
-cake baker
-flower maker
-my dress!
-flower girl dress
-photographer (NO video)
-bridal party, have told them.
-party favors picked out
Should be getting this week done:
-DJ
-person to marry
-ordering invites
bridesmaid dresses by middle of feb picked out.
I'm going to start my dress alterations end of feb or so because I have to have it 2 size smaller so it may take longer.
I'm doing personlized M%26amp;M's as favors so not sure when they need to be done probaly by end of march?
Tux fitting in april?
will be shopping for items such as: candles, flowers for decration, pen, guestbook, ect soon.
Making the garter, flower girl basket and ring pillow.
Am I on the right track?
Please tell me what I need to do yet! thanks!
5 Months till the wedding.........Am I on the right track?
Wow. You appear to be the most organized bride I've ever seen. You're definitely doing great.
You'll want to take your dress in for alterations ASAP, as they generally take 6 months. The same applies for bridesmaids dresses.
Other than that, great job! And congrats! :o)
Reply:sounds good.
Reply:You're doing good, I can't think of anything that stands out. I laughed when I read your question, because you list that this week you need a "person to marry"- I know you mean officiant, but the way you worded it makes it sound like you are groom shopping! : )
Two things I will recommend, from experience:
1- Rethink the video. We got one done but we didn't spend a lot on it, and I am so glad we got it. I love watching it. I am glad I decided to get it.
2- Imagine your day from beginning to end, everything that you will have to do and how you want things to flow. Spend some time walking through all of the details in your mind- that will help you remember little details that might have slipped your mind.
3- The morning of the wedding, remember to relax and let go. If it hasn't been done by then, it won't be. Remind yourself that you have hired professionals to worry about the details, and then have a blast!
Good luck.
Reply:Sounds like you are making great progress. I am getting married in March 08 and you have done more than I have! If you keep moving at the pace you are you should have everything taken care of - and then you will have some time to sit back and relax!
Thisis what is done:
-food/hall for reception
-park for cememony
-rented the chairs
-cake baker
-flower maker
-my dress!
-flower girl dress
-photographer (NO video)
-bridal party, have told them.
-party favors picked out
Should be getting this week done:
-DJ
-person to marry
-ordering invites
bridesmaid dresses by middle of feb picked out.
I'm going to start my dress alterations end of feb or so because I have to have it 2 size smaller so it may take longer.
I'm doing personlized M%26amp;M's as favors so not sure when they need to be done probaly by end of march?
Tux fitting in april?
will be shopping for items such as: candles, flowers for decration, pen, guestbook, ect soon.
Making the garter, flower girl basket and ring pillow.
Am I on the right track?
Please tell me what I need to do yet! thanks!
5 Months till the wedding.........Am I on the right track?
Wow. You appear to be the most organized bride I've ever seen. You're definitely doing great.
You'll want to take your dress in for alterations ASAP, as they generally take 6 months. The same applies for bridesmaids dresses.
Other than that, great job! And congrats! :o)
Reply:sounds good.
Reply:You're doing good, I can't think of anything that stands out. I laughed when I read your question, because you list that this week you need a "person to marry"- I know you mean officiant, but the way you worded it makes it sound like you are groom shopping! : )
Two things I will recommend, from experience:
1- Rethink the video. We got one done but we didn't spend a lot on it, and I am so glad we got it. I love watching it. I am glad I decided to get it.
2- Imagine your day from beginning to end, everything that you will have to do and how you want things to flow. Spend some time walking through all of the details in your mind- that will help you remember little details that might have slipped your mind.
3- The morning of the wedding, remember to relax and let go. If it hasn't been done by then, it won't be. Remind yourself that you have hired professionals to worry about the details, and then have a blast!
Good luck.
Reply:Sounds like you are making great progress. I am getting married in March 08 and you have done more than I have! If you keep moving at the pace you are you should have everything taken care of - and then you will have some time to sit back and relax!
A different kind of wedding - can you help?
Hi there. We're starting to plan our wedding and we're realizing that we want something quite different from the typical weddings you see. Below is a short list of what we envision.
- About 150 people
- No wedding party (we don't like the idea of other people having to fork out the $ for clothes, etc.) but we will have my niece as flower girl.
- Typical white wedding dress for me
- Photos taken before ceremony
- Ceremony in evening immediately followed by reception, including DJ and dancing.
- No tables at reception - just various lounging areas (couches, etc.), a playstructure or bouncy-castle for the kids, and lots and lots of hors d'oeuvres, drinks and desserts.
- No speeches, except maybe one by us to thank the guests.
Has anyone ever heard of a wedding like this? Is anything really wrong about it? I am trying to find resources on the internet to help me out but I'm not finding much. Please suggest anything you can.
A different kind of wedding - can you help?
Check out Offbeat Bride - http://offbeatbride.com/
for ideas - I think you can have anything you want for your wedding - they have groups you can join and people that will help you there. congrats %26amp; good luck!
Reply:I agree weddings are sooo expensive! We wanted to have a wedding that was tasteful but not too expensive. In the end we hired a big house privately rather than a wedding venue and catered ourselves. It was much more informal and being during the summer we had beautiful grounds. One thing I wouldn't skimp on personally is a wedding videographer - we hired a company called Bloomsbury Films whose created a really personal film with messages from all our guests! Last time I looked they still had a sample of our wedding video on their website www.bloomsburyweddings.com/civil.html.
Reply:No theres nothing wrong with it. It's simple but memorable. Personally more ppl should have wedding's like this. Try to find a place that rents out big rooms. Not like a reception place. It's cheaper and there wont be the tables and stuff. Then just rent a few couches or plush chairs for the room and get some pretty decorations.
Otherwise, you can do it like at a park. That way theres the play areas for the kids and its simple and beautiful. Good luck and congrats
Reply:I think your ideas sound great. Weddings should be free-form. You can still have a wedding party, tho, without making them wear matching outfits. For my first wedding, my sisters picked the fabric %26amp; made themselves dresses using patterns of their choice (so they could each choose something that they knew flattered their widely differing body types, but the fabric would be the same), and for my second wedding, the bridesmaids (and I) wore flowered dresses - again, each of their own choosing, but this time, not even matching material (it was a springtime/garden wedding). They each sent me a photo or a fabric swatch ahead of time and my friend who was doing the flowers matched their bouquets to their outfits. It was fun and lovely and included them in the ceremony.
Reply:Sound great.
Some suggestions though; make sure there is enough seating for everyone and let the guests know it will be a cocktail reception (rather than full meal).
Oh, and if people are lounging why not put in a few low tables with cushions around them eg:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stiffydagol...
and maybe some tents for shade or rain if it is outdoors:
http://rajtents.com/Pergola.htm
Reply:I don't think there's anything wrong with what you've got there. Sounds really nice and laid back. Just remember, your wedding should be what you and your fiance want! Best wishes!
Reply:What you're picturing isn't too uncommon. A few things to keep in mind, though...
You should have at least one attendant each, because you need witnesses. Since you'll only have the one gal, she can pick whatever she wants to wear.
You can't always have an evening ceremony. Many churches don't do weddings at night, so you might have to hire a justice of the peace to perform the ceremony.
If your reception goes longer than 2 hours, you need real food. Not just hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and dessert. If you're providing real food, then you need some tables where people can eat.
Reply:sounds like a good plan to me. casual, yet classy. stick with your ideas, they will work.
Reply:Perfect! My website has sample ceremonies, feel free to use what ever you like. http://www.churchofancientways.org
Tents are great to both provide shade and protect in case of rain.
The bouncy people will have connections to other rentals. Some caterers come with staff, tables, chairs, linen, %26amp; cutlery. Some don't so remember to ask.
You may also want to consider the bathroom situation. Do you have sewers or a cesspool? Porta-san's are nice these days and when it comes to a mess like that it's always better safe than sorry!
Reply:Sounds like the perfect wedding. I may want to steal your idea one day! = )
Reply:That actually sounds *exactly* like my wedding LOL (we will have tables though for eating).
We're in the 21st century now girl, and that whole saying of "it's your day" actually is true.
Sounds like a good plan to me (but I'm biased, since I'm doing the same thing- nixing the speeches, bridal party, etc).
Congrats!
Reply:to be honest sound quiet like mine exept no bouncy castle they didnt need it they werent bored,we had a band and a dj just so there woud be music throuth the bands breaks
it sound very like a scotish wedding!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Your wedding sounds GREAT. And, NO, there is certainly nothing wrong with it. You can do as you please. It sounds really fun! I love all the non-typical things you are having, especially the lounging areas....that is really different.
You have good ideas and great taste!
Reply:sweetie it sounds lovely. first of all congrats on the wedding! secondly congrats on not being one of the million bride-zillas that are out there. its refreshing to hear of someone being concerned about their guests and their attendants! and someone wanting children at their wedding!
there is nothing wrong with your plans! they sound great! whether your reception is an hour or five hours the idea of hor d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks is perfect! it fits right into your entire scenario! please don't get talked into a full meal thing! i imagine this is a wedding that folks will be bragging about and copying for some time to come! you are going to have a beautiful wedding day and i wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Reply:I had a somewhat similar wedding, I got married late in the evening, strategically after the dinner hour, I had some tables but not a lot, I did get some of those tall cocktail tables that you can stand at and put your drink and purse on, and we wanted to do the couchs but couldn't find a reasonable place to rent them. We had a full hosted bar and a great DJ so everyone danced all night, we got some hors d'oeuvres but not too many because we were not trying to feed everyone a meal. Reception started at 8pm, the bouncy house is a good idea if a lot of kids are going to go to the wedding but most people leave their kids at home when an event is that late at night. If you do it any earlier you will have to serve dinner. We didn't plan on any speeches but half way through the evening a lot of friends and family took over the mike because they had had a little too much to drink. We only had our first dance which half way through I had the bridal party start dancing with us. I skipped all the other dances because they are boring! We cut the cake and did a shot for the toast. We skipped all the boring formal stuff because it did not fit our personalities and vision of our wedding. It was such a fun wedding people still tell us how much fn it was almost 4 years later!
Do what you guys want its your day!
Reply:Congratulations! If your love is more than ordinary your wedding should be too. Use your imagination and make your wedding celebrate who you and your fiance are. Have fun!
Reply:That's simaler to what I am doing what im finding is that you have to plan it your self and rent a hall that will allow the to bring in your own food
Reply:I think your wedding is going to be a blast. There is nothing wrong with your ideas and your wants for a wedding. It should like a great and fun idea for your special day. Call local bouncy-bouncy places in your area and for them say its a childs birthday instead of a wedding because they will most likely say that they don't do weddings. Look at local venues and tell them your ideas. They should be able to accomadate your needs if not tell them that you will go to a local party store or rental company to get the coachs and whatever else you need as long as they will rent the pass to you for the day. If you are doing the rental company be there when they bring in the coaches so you can tell them where you want them to be placed. (Make sure you have the rental company do the work its worth the money and you don't have the added headache to your special occasion.
Reply:That sounds like a wonderful, relaxing wedding. It might be hard to find a venue with couches instead of tables AND that will let you have a bouncey-castle or a play area, but they're out there. You just have to find one.
Reply:I think it sounds fantastic. There's a time in a person's life when they have to go to a whole bunch of weddings and it gets really tiresome, so I'm glad that you're trying to break the mold!
It sounds like you have the guests' comfort in mind, so just make sure that the refreshments and lounge areas are sufficient. Some people might be really hungry by the time of the ceremony, so keep that in mind. Also, it's 150 people, so maybe you should assign areas anyway, to reduce chaos!
Since you're taking the photos beforehand, why not have all the guests come by that time too and do a shoot with everyone? Also, you can make it less traditional by hiring a fashion photographer and doing fun, action shots instead of the usual static ones at weddings.
And don't skimp on the cake. Everyone loves the cake.
Reply:I don't think there's anything wrong with your idea for your wedding. In fact, I think it's great that you are planning something for the kids to do. You might also want to consider having some kid friendly hors d'oeuvres or hot dogs and sandwiches for them plus milk, juice, water, soda as well. As far as where to have it, I would check out reception sites, explain what you want to do and see if they can do it. Your best bet would probably be some place unusual instead of the usual reception hall. Some ideas would be a flower conservatory, an aquarium, an art museum, an historic home, or even a theater.
- About 150 people
- No wedding party (we don't like the idea of other people having to fork out the $ for clothes, etc.) but we will have my niece as flower girl.
- Typical white wedding dress for me
- Photos taken before ceremony
- Ceremony in evening immediately followed by reception, including DJ and dancing.
- No tables at reception - just various lounging areas (couches, etc.), a playstructure or bouncy-castle for the kids, and lots and lots of hors d'oeuvres, drinks and desserts.
- No speeches, except maybe one by us to thank the guests.
Has anyone ever heard of a wedding like this? Is anything really wrong about it? I am trying to find resources on the internet to help me out but I'm not finding much. Please suggest anything you can.
A different kind of wedding - can you help?
Check out Offbeat Bride - http://offbeatbride.com/
for ideas - I think you can have anything you want for your wedding - they have groups you can join and people that will help you there. congrats %26amp; good luck!
Reply:I agree weddings are sooo expensive! We wanted to have a wedding that was tasteful but not too expensive. In the end we hired a big house privately rather than a wedding venue and catered ourselves. It was much more informal and being during the summer we had beautiful grounds. One thing I wouldn't skimp on personally is a wedding videographer - we hired a company called Bloomsbury Films whose created a really personal film with messages from all our guests! Last time I looked they still had a sample of our wedding video on their website www.bloomsburyweddings.com/civil.html.
Reply:No theres nothing wrong with it. It's simple but memorable. Personally more ppl should have wedding's like this. Try to find a place that rents out big rooms. Not like a reception place. It's cheaper and there wont be the tables and stuff. Then just rent a few couches or plush chairs for the room and get some pretty decorations.
Otherwise, you can do it like at a park. That way theres the play areas for the kids and its simple and beautiful. Good luck and congrats
Reply:I think your ideas sound great. Weddings should be free-form. You can still have a wedding party, tho, without making them wear matching outfits. For my first wedding, my sisters picked the fabric %26amp; made themselves dresses using patterns of their choice (so they could each choose something that they knew flattered their widely differing body types, but the fabric would be the same), and for my second wedding, the bridesmaids (and I) wore flowered dresses - again, each of their own choosing, but this time, not even matching material (it was a springtime/garden wedding). They each sent me a photo or a fabric swatch ahead of time and my friend who was doing the flowers matched their bouquets to their outfits. It was fun and lovely and included them in the ceremony.
Reply:Sound great.
Some suggestions though; make sure there is enough seating for everyone and let the guests know it will be a cocktail reception (rather than full meal).
Oh, and if people are lounging why not put in a few low tables with cushions around them eg:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stiffydagol...
and maybe some tents for shade or rain if it is outdoors:
http://rajtents.com/Pergola.htm
Reply:I don't think there's anything wrong with what you've got there. Sounds really nice and laid back. Just remember, your wedding should be what you and your fiance want! Best wishes!
Reply:What you're picturing isn't too uncommon. A few things to keep in mind, though...
You should have at least one attendant each, because you need witnesses. Since you'll only have the one gal, she can pick whatever she wants to wear.
You can't always have an evening ceremony. Many churches don't do weddings at night, so you might have to hire a justice of the peace to perform the ceremony.
If your reception goes longer than 2 hours, you need real food. Not just hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and dessert. If you're providing real food, then you need some tables where people can eat.
Reply:sounds like a good plan to me. casual, yet classy. stick with your ideas, they will work.
Reply:Perfect! My website has sample ceremonies, feel free to use what ever you like. http://www.churchofancientways.org
Tents are great to both provide shade and protect in case of rain.
The bouncy people will have connections to other rentals. Some caterers come with staff, tables, chairs, linen, %26amp; cutlery. Some don't so remember to ask.
You may also want to consider the bathroom situation. Do you have sewers or a cesspool? Porta-san's are nice these days and when it comes to a mess like that it's always better safe than sorry!
Reply:Sounds like the perfect wedding. I may want to steal your idea one day! = )
Reply:That actually sounds *exactly* like my wedding LOL (we will have tables though for eating).
We're in the 21st century now girl, and that whole saying of "it's your day" actually is true.
Sounds like a good plan to me (but I'm biased, since I'm doing the same thing- nixing the speeches, bridal party, etc).
Congrats!
Reply:to be honest sound quiet like mine exept no bouncy castle they didnt need it they werent bored,we had a band and a dj just so there woud be music throuth the bands breaks
it sound very like a scotish wedding!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Your wedding sounds GREAT. And, NO, there is certainly nothing wrong with it. You can do as you please. It sounds really fun! I love all the non-typical things you are having, especially the lounging areas....that is really different.
You have good ideas and great taste!
Reply:sweetie it sounds lovely. first of all congrats on the wedding! secondly congrats on not being one of the million bride-zillas that are out there. its refreshing to hear of someone being concerned about their guests and their attendants! and someone wanting children at their wedding!
there is nothing wrong with your plans! they sound great! whether your reception is an hour or five hours the idea of hor d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks is perfect! it fits right into your entire scenario! please don't get talked into a full meal thing! i imagine this is a wedding that folks will be bragging about and copying for some time to come! you are going to have a beautiful wedding day and i wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Reply:I had a somewhat similar wedding, I got married late in the evening, strategically after the dinner hour, I had some tables but not a lot, I did get some of those tall cocktail tables that you can stand at and put your drink and purse on, and we wanted to do the couchs but couldn't find a reasonable place to rent them. We had a full hosted bar and a great DJ so everyone danced all night, we got some hors d'oeuvres but not too many because we were not trying to feed everyone a meal. Reception started at 8pm, the bouncy house is a good idea if a lot of kids are going to go to the wedding but most people leave their kids at home when an event is that late at night. If you do it any earlier you will have to serve dinner. We didn't plan on any speeches but half way through the evening a lot of friends and family took over the mike because they had had a little too much to drink. We only had our first dance which half way through I had the bridal party start dancing with us. I skipped all the other dances because they are boring! We cut the cake and did a shot for the toast. We skipped all the boring formal stuff because it did not fit our personalities and vision of our wedding. It was such a fun wedding people still tell us how much fn it was almost 4 years later!
Do what you guys want its your day!
Reply:Congratulations! If your love is more than ordinary your wedding should be too. Use your imagination and make your wedding celebrate who you and your fiance are. Have fun!
Reply:That's simaler to what I am doing what im finding is that you have to plan it your self and rent a hall that will allow the to bring in your own food
Reply:I think your wedding is going to be a blast. There is nothing wrong with your ideas and your wants for a wedding. It should like a great and fun idea for your special day. Call local bouncy-bouncy places in your area and for them say its a childs birthday instead of a wedding because they will most likely say that they don't do weddings. Look at local venues and tell them your ideas. They should be able to accomadate your needs if not tell them that you will go to a local party store or rental company to get the coachs and whatever else you need as long as they will rent the pass to you for the day. If you are doing the rental company be there when they bring in the coaches so you can tell them where you want them to be placed. (Make sure you have the rental company do the work its worth the money and you don't have the added headache to your special occasion.
Reply:That sounds like a wonderful, relaxing wedding. It might be hard to find a venue with couches instead of tables AND that will let you have a bouncey-castle or a play area, but they're out there. You just have to find one.
Reply:I think it sounds fantastic. There's a time in a person's life when they have to go to a whole bunch of weddings and it gets really tiresome, so I'm glad that you're trying to break the mold!
It sounds like you have the guests' comfort in mind, so just make sure that the refreshments and lounge areas are sufficient. Some people might be really hungry by the time of the ceremony, so keep that in mind. Also, it's 150 people, so maybe you should assign areas anyway, to reduce chaos!
Since you're taking the photos beforehand, why not have all the guests come by that time too and do a shoot with everyone? Also, you can make it less traditional by hiring a fashion photographer and doing fun, action shots instead of the usual static ones at weddings.
And don't skimp on the cake. Everyone loves the cake.
Reply:I don't think there's anything wrong with your idea for your wedding. In fact, I think it's great that you are planning something for the kids to do. You might also want to consider having some kid friendly hors d'oeuvres or hot dogs and sandwiches for them plus milk, juice, water, soda as well. As far as where to have it, I would check out reception sites, explain what you want to do and see if they can do it. Your best bet would probably be some place unusual instead of the usual reception hall. Some ideas would be a flower conservatory, an aquarium, an art museum, an historic home, or even a theater.
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