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!!
Friday, November 18, 2011
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.
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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~!
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