Spring is Here…Time to Plan Your Winter Wedding!

May 1st, 2010

With balmy weather on hand, it can be hard to get into the spirit of the winter months, however this is the perfect time to make winter wedding arrangements. If you have not done so yet, begin by choosing your wedding theme. Winter Wonderland is a classic cold weather wedding theme, perfect if you love the frosty look of snowflakes, crystal bridal jewelry, and white branches. For holiday weddings, a classic deep red and evergreen color palette is traditional and very easy to pull off. Or opt for something a little different, such as an opulent purple and gold color scheme, which is marvelous in rich velvets, metallic trims, and formal accents like crystal bridal jewelry in eggplant.

Once you have decided upon the perfect theme, it is time to book your wedding venue. With winter about eight months away, it might be hard to feel urgent, but even in the off season, the best reception sites can book up fast. You must plan especially early if your wedding date will be around Christmas or New Year’s Eve, as venues such as hotel ballrooms will be booked for parties as well as weddings.

Spring is also the ideal time to shop for a winter wedding bridal gown. Unlike regular clothing, bridal boutiques do not have seasonal styles. This means that even in April or May you can try on samples of gowns perfect for December weddings: rich fabrics like velvet and satin, sumptuous embroidery, and sparkling crystal embellishments. Some designer gowns can take up to six months to special order, and then you will need time for alterations, so the spring is definitely the right time to shop for a winter bridal gown.

With the main elements in place, you can spend the summer months deciding on the details for your winter wedding at a more leisurely pace. Attend cake tastings, design the centerpieces with your florist, and shop for bridesmaid jewelry gifts. By the time the cold weather comes back around, you will be ready to have the perfect winter wedding!

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Lovely Garden Style Weddings

August 27th, 2008

Gardens are very special places to hold a wedding. There is nothing quite like the soft romance of a wedding in a garden. Whether your wedding will be in an actual garden, or if you just want to have a garden style wedding indoors, there are many ways to make your event beautiful.

Flowers will be the highlight of a garden style wedding. For a soft and feminine look, choose a coordinated color palette for your flowers that you can carry through into the rest of the wedding. Ideas include pale pink with ivory and hints of celadon green, or shades of lavender, lilac, and purple.

Some of the most romantic flowers include: lush garden roses, peonies, hydrangeas, and iris. Flowers for a garden style wedding should be loosely arranged in a beautiful vessel, such as footed urns. Avoid any centerpieces that are too modern or structured.

A garden style wedding dress should be soft, feminine, and very pretty. A very trendy or modern gown would look out of place. Look for fabrics that float, such as organza or chiffon. Romantic floral details will make your gown stand out. Accents that relate to a garden would be especially nice, like embroidered vines or fabric flower elements. Finish the bride’s ensemble with romantic pearl bridal jewelry.

Having your wedding in a garden or creating the feel of a garden inside is a wonderful style for your wedding. There is nothing quite so beautiful being wed surrounded by the bounty of nature. Whether you are blessed with a green thumb or not, you may find that a garden style would be perfect for your wedding.

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Prepare Your Flower Girl

August 11th, 2008

Flower girls are just so darn adorable. When they walk down the aisle, watch the faces of the guests light up with big smiles. However, being a flower girl is a big job for a little girl, and it is best to prepare them in advance so things will go smoothly on the wedding day.

For every flower girl who skips down the aisle, merrily tossing rose petals, there is another one who makes it only halfway before sitting down in the aisle and refusing to budge. Most little girls are very excited to be a flower girl, but once the actual moment arrives, they may suffer from shyness or stage fright.

Many little girls have never been to a wedding before, and do not know what to expect. There are story books and coloring books written especially for flower girls, to tell them all about their very important job. This would make a nice little treat from the bride.

At the rehearsal, explain to the flower girl exactly what she should do. Be sure to tell the little girl what an important role the flower girl has in the wedding. Pride and excitement will help to overcome nervousness.

To show your little one how special she is to you, give her a pretty piece of flower girl jewelry that she can wear at the wedding. Classic pieces like sterling silver lockets, seed pearl strands, and pearl pendants make perfect choices for flower girl jewelry. The anticipation of wearing her very special gift from the bride will make the wedding even more exciting to a little girl.

With a little planning and preparation, you can make your wedding a wonderful experience for your flower girl. It will be a special bond between the bride and her little relative. And if your flower girl does panic halfway down the aisle and refuse to go any farther, well, at least she is sure to look adorable!

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