Skirt the table to the floor with rented linens and decorate the front of the cake table with items that reflect your theme.
Place real flowers on the cake and use a beautiful cake topper.
For Christmas, put small colored Christmas ball ornaments (edible) on your wedding cake instead of flowers. The entire top tier could be shaped to look like a Christmas tree. Try lots of edible clear glitter to make a "snowy" cake.
Ask your bridesmaids to place their bouquets on the cake table.
Silver or crystal punch bowls remain a popular item for weddings.
Use colorful paper or china plates and monogrammed napkins.
Scatter rose petals or faux crystal diamonds around the bottom of the cake. Add a few votive candles for an evening reception.
Circle the base of the cake with shimmering chiffon or tulle fabric or use a pretty beaded garland to add sparkle.
Purchase beautiful toasting goblets to share your first champagne as a married couple. Serving ware can be simple or ornate and dressed up with ribbons, flowers, or beads.
Reception Decorating - Special Touches
Create a collage (picture board) of the two of you growing up and meeting. Choose formal as well as candid photos and create captions for each one.
Display wedding gowns from family members on walls or rented dress forms. Include a wedding photo of the bride next to the dress.
A table filled with family or photos of the two of you will add a personal touch to your wedding.
Christmas weddings call for decorated Christmas trees.
If trees or bushes surround you, string tiny white lights through them to add drama and romance.
Tie a big white bow to the collar of the family dog or cat.
Hang colorful piñatas and ask folks try to break them with a stick while blindfolded.
Dove releases are romantic and memorable.
If you have a wedding theme, ask your guests to dress the part. Western gear, black and white for contemporary settings or 50’s attire are popular.
Have a friend or family member take a Polaroid of your guests as they arrive at your reception. The photos are pinned to a silk tree (photo tree) and are given as favors when the guests leave.
White Greek pedestals are great for formal weddings. Spiral white tulle around each one and place large potted plants on them. Consider renting one of the many styles available.
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
RECEPTION WALL,CHAIR,CEILING DECORATION IDEAS
Reception Wall Decorations
Blow-up pool toys make inexpensive wall decorations for pool-side weddings. Be sure to have a couple floating in the pool!
Borrow family quilts or artwork to decorate plain walls or choose artwork from your native country.
Purchase straw hats or wreaths and fill them with flowers or decorate with colorful ribbons.
Choose a reception site with a functioning fireplace. How romantic to have a roaring fire during your reception.
Reception Chair Decorations
Tie a helium balloon to the back of each chair. Your guests can take them as favors.
Rent chair covers in white or ivory to cover basic metal folding chairs.
Create a pretty chair swag out of inexpensive tulle and silk flowers.
Attach a small swag of flowers, ribbon or ivy to the back of each chair. Small wreaths also work well.
Use hay bales instead of chairs for outdoor or western theme weddings.
Reception Ceiling Decorations
Hanging topiaries are fun and easy to make. Cover 5-10 inch foam balls with hot glue and add your choice of flower heads and ribbon. Hang them from ribbons or fishing line at varied heights over tables or the entire reception area.
Use shiny white paper to create paper snowflakes in various sizes. Hang each one from a piece of fishing line in a staggering pattern over tables or the entire reception area. Place an electric fan in each corner of the room and direct them toward the ceiling. The snowflakes will blow around creating a stormy effect.
Swag 54-inch wide white tulle from the corners to the center of the room. Rest white lights in the tulle. This idea creates a big impact at night and can be used almost anywhere. For daytime weddings, use long strands of green ivy instead of lights. Be sure to secure the tulle very well!
Balloon arches add big impact to any setting.
Balloon drops are also fun and consist of a rented net attached to the ceiling and filled with balloons. Time the drop to occur after the cake cutting or just prior to your departure.
Blow-up pool toys make inexpensive wall decorations for pool-side weddings. Be sure to have a couple floating in the pool!
Borrow family quilts or artwork to decorate plain walls or choose artwork from your native country.
Purchase straw hats or wreaths and fill them with flowers or decorate with colorful ribbons.
Choose a reception site with a functioning fireplace. How romantic to have a roaring fire during your reception.
Reception Chair Decorations
Tie a helium balloon to the back of each chair. Your guests can take them as favors.
Rent chair covers in white or ivory to cover basic metal folding chairs.
Create a pretty chair swag out of inexpensive tulle and silk flowers.
Attach a small swag of flowers, ribbon or ivy to the back of each chair. Small wreaths also work well.
Use hay bales instead of chairs for outdoor or western theme weddings.
Reception Ceiling Decorations
Hanging topiaries are fun and easy to make. Cover 5-10 inch foam balls with hot glue and add your choice of flower heads and ribbon. Hang them from ribbons or fishing line at varied heights over tables or the entire reception area.
Use shiny white paper to create paper snowflakes in various sizes. Hang each one from a piece of fishing line in a staggering pattern over tables or the entire reception area. Place an electric fan in each corner of the room and direct them toward the ceiling. The snowflakes will blow around creating a stormy effect.
Swag 54-inch wide white tulle from the corners to the center of the room. Rest white lights in the tulle. This idea creates a big impact at night and can be used almost anywhere. For daytime weddings, use long strands of green ivy instead of lights. Be sure to secure the tulle very well!
Balloon arches add big impact to any setting.
Balloon drops are also fun and consist of a rented net attached to the ceiling and filled with balloons. Time the drop to occur after the cake cutting or just prior to your departure.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
WEDDING DECORATION IDEAS
Reception Gift Table Decorations
Your gifts will probably add plenty of color to this table. Stack them up to add extra height. Use a decorated box for collecting cards. Place large flowering plants in front of the gift tables.
If you have a wedding theme, choose a large object that represents the theme and place it in the center of the table.
The gift table does not have to be a table. Consider using a large cart, stacked hay bales, picnic blanket, a hammock or a pick-up for a country wedding. For a more formal affair, use a large upholstered chair (place gifts on and around the chair and add colorful potted plants).
Reception Centerpiece Ideas:
Edible centerpieces! Instead of a buffet table, arrange colorful foods on platters and place at the center of the tables. Incorporate flowers or greenery amongst the food.
Place a balloon cluster at the center of each table. Make sure it's high enough so guests can still see each other.
When in doubt, a beautiful vase of flowers (real or silk) will do the trick.
Suspend groupings of paper bells from the ceiling directly over each table. Again, position them just high enough for guests to see one another, but low enough so they appear to be part of the table decorations.
Purchase straw hats, or cowboy hats and fill with flowers.
Take 1.5-foot wide flat terracotta pots and place one in the center of each table. Fill the pots with green moss and put a variety of white or ivory pillar candles into the moss. Use 8-10 flower heads for decoration around the base of the candles. This idea is stunning for an evening or garden wedding.
If you have long rectangular tables for your reception, place bows of evergreens, green foliage, rose petals, or votive cups down the centers of the tables. Work in a few pretty flowers or ribbon here and there.
Purchase large bowls made of clear plastic or glass. Place one bowl at each table and surround it with flowers. Fill each bowl with water and put in three to five floating candles. Light them just before the reception begins.
Take 40 inch wide bolts of white or colorful tulle and gather it down the center of each rectangular table. Nestle votive candles in glass holders at various locations in the tulle. Make sure the tulle does not contact the flame.
Place 1 or 2 gallon fish bowls on small-framed mirrors or mirror tiles. Fill with water and add live fish or shells. This one is great for a nautical theme wedding.
A large bowl of fresh fruit and flowers is simple and elegant.
Place pretty bowls of fragrant potpourri at each table.
Rent large candelabras with pillar candles for the center of each table. Some can be very formal and hold flowers amongst the candles. Check with your florist and rental shop to discuss these options.
How about a gingerbread house or miniature Christmas tree for a holiday wedding?
Freestanding topiaries make wonderful centerpieces by adding height and drama. Decorate them with flowers, fruits, ivy or ribbons.
Use a wicker basket as the centerpiece. Fill with raffia or other filler material and place your wedding favors on top. Decorate the basket with ribbon or flowers in your wedding colors or use white ribbons and let colorful favors take center stage.
Balloons can be incorporated into a variety of flower arrangements or unique centerpieces. Check with your florist.
Add white taper candles to your floral centerpieces.
Buy rolls of pretty metallic wrapping paper and bows in your wedding colors and wrap some empty boxes (Wedding or Christmas paper). These make very inexpensive centerpieces in any size and color you like.
Borrow cowboy boots or buy from a thrift store. Fill them with flowers and use them as centerpieces.
Place 3 large pillar candles of the same width but different heights onto a framed mirror. Put flowers or shells around the bases of the candles. The mirror will reflect the centerpiece and make it appear twice as large.
Hang large Christmas ornaments from the ceiling with ribbon or fishing line. Tie a bow at the top of each ornament. Hang in a staggered pattern directly above the tables.
General Ideas:
Scatter a unique confetti that coordinates with your reception theme, season or colors.
Beautifully folded and pressed napkins add an elegant touch to the table. This site shows you how to create many popular napkin designs.
Make or purchase napkin rings to match the formality of your event. Wrap a single silk rose around a napkin or use small cookie cutters or decorative beads as the ring. The ideas are endless on this one.
Place a small vase with a single rose at each place setting. Give them as favors.
Cover reception tables with white or colored butcher paper then lay inexpensive curtain lace over the top.
Wedding favors add that final touch to your tables and can be created in endless shapes, colors and themes. A simple, yet elegant, favor is to take 5 sugared Jordan almonds and wrap them in tulle circles. Tie with a beautiful ribbon and put one at each place setting.
Skirt your tables to the floor for an elegant effect. Rented white or ivory table linens work best and show off the table accessories and centerpieces.
Place small bowls of colorful confections such as chocolate, hard candies or mints on each table.
Decorate picnic tables with red checked tablecloths and baskets of blossoms (sunflowers work well). Use hay bales for seating.
Picture frame place card holders are popular, functional and can be given as wedding favors.
Place card holders can also be as simple as a pear or apple slit to hold the place card. Decorate each one with ribbon or natural materials. This idea is great for outdoor garden-themed weddings.
Design Note: Candles can be adapted to almost any setting and are perfect for sites where the walls or surroundings are somewhat drab. Be sure to check with your site representatives to make sure the use of candles is accepted. Faux tealight candles are a good substitution.
To be contd.....
Your gifts will probably add plenty of color to this table. Stack them up to add extra height. Use a decorated box for collecting cards. Place large flowering plants in front of the gift tables.
If you have a wedding theme, choose a large object that represents the theme and place it in the center of the table.
The gift table does not have to be a table. Consider using a large cart, stacked hay bales, picnic blanket, a hammock or a pick-up for a country wedding. For a more formal affair, use a large upholstered chair (place gifts on and around the chair and add colorful potted plants).
Reception Centerpiece Ideas:
Edible centerpieces! Instead of a buffet table, arrange colorful foods on platters and place at the center of the tables. Incorporate flowers or greenery amongst the food.
Place a balloon cluster at the center of each table. Make sure it's high enough so guests can still see each other.
When in doubt, a beautiful vase of flowers (real or silk) will do the trick.
Suspend groupings of paper bells from the ceiling directly over each table. Again, position them just high enough for guests to see one another, but low enough so they appear to be part of the table decorations.
Purchase straw hats, or cowboy hats and fill with flowers.
Take 1.5-foot wide flat terracotta pots and place one in the center of each table. Fill the pots with green moss and put a variety of white or ivory pillar candles into the moss. Use 8-10 flower heads for decoration around the base of the candles. This idea is stunning for an evening or garden wedding.
If you have long rectangular tables for your reception, place bows of evergreens, green foliage, rose petals, or votive cups down the centers of the tables. Work in a few pretty flowers or ribbon here and there.
Purchase large bowls made of clear plastic or glass. Place one bowl at each table and surround it with flowers. Fill each bowl with water and put in three to five floating candles. Light them just before the reception begins.
Take 40 inch wide bolts of white or colorful tulle and gather it down the center of each rectangular table. Nestle votive candles in glass holders at various locations in the tulle. Make sure the tulle does not contact the flame.
Place 1 or 2 gallon fish bowls on small-framed mirrors or mirror tiles. Fill with water and add live fish or shells. This one is great for a nautical theme wedding.
A large bowl of fresh fruit and flowers is simple and elegant.
Place pretty bowls of fragrant potpourri at each table.
Rent large candelabras with pillar candles for the center of each table. Some can be very formal and hold flowers amongst the candles. Check with your florist and rental shop to discuss these options.
How about a gingerbread house or miniature Christmas tree for a holiday wedding?
Freestanding topiaries make wonderful centerpieces by adding height and drama. Decorate them with flowers, fruits, ivy or ribbons.
Use a wicker basket as the centerpiece. Fill with raffia or other filler material and place your wedding favors on top. Decorate the basket with ribbon or flowers in your wedding colors or use white ribbons and let colorful favors take center stage.
Balloons can be incorporated into a variety of flower arrangements or unique centerpieces. Check with your florist.
Add white taper candles to your floral centerpieces.
Buy rolls of pretty metallic wrapping paper and bows in your wedding colors and wrap some empty boxes (Wedding or Christmas paper). These make very inexpensive centerpieces in any size and color you like.
Borrow cowboy boots or buy from a thrift store. Fill them with flowers and use them as centerpieces.
Place 3 large pillar candles of the same width but different heights onto a framed mirror. Put flowers or shells around the bases of the candles. The mirror will reflect the centerpiece and make it appear twice as large.
Hang large Christmas ornaments from the ceiling with ribbon or fishing line. Tie a bow at the top of each ornament. Hang in a staggered pattern directly above the tables.
General Ideas:
Scatter a unique confetti that coordinates with your reception theme, season or colors.
Beautifully folded and pressed napkins add an elegant touch to the table. This site shows you how to create many popular napkin designs.
Make or purchase napkin rings to match the formality of your event. Wrap a single silk rose around a napkin or use small cookie cutters or decorative beads as the ring. The ideas are endless on this one.
Place a small vase with a single rose at each place setting. Give them as favors.
Cover reception tables with white or colored butcher paper then lay inexpensive curtain lace over the top.
Wedding favors add that final touch to your tables and can be created in endless shapes, colors and themes. A simple, yet elegant, favor is to take 5 sugared Jordan almonds and wrap them in tulle circles. Tie with a beautiful ribbon and put one at each place setting.
Skirt your tables to the floor for an elegant effect. Rented white or ivory table linens work best and show off the table accessories and centerpieces.
Place small bowls of colorful confections such as chocolate, hard candies or mints on each table.
Decorate picnic tables with red checked tablecloths and baskets of blossoms (sunflowers work well). Use hay bales for seating.
Picture frame place card holders are popular, functional and can be given as wedding favors.
Place card holders can also be as simple as a pear or apple slit to hold the place card. Decorate each one with ribbon or natural materials. This idea is great for outdoor garden-themed weddings.
Design Note: Candles can be adapted to almost any setting and are perfect for sites where the walls or surroundings are somewhat drab. Be sure to check with your site representatives to make sure the use of candles is accepted. Faux tealight candles are a good substitution.
To be contd.....
Saturday, October 6, 2007
WEDDING DECORATION IDEAS
Altar Decorations
Purchase dozens of large, potted plants and cluster them around the altar. Afterwards, give them as favors to guests or as a "thank you" to people who helped with your wedding.
A white lattice arch decorated with lots of white or ivory tulle (veil netting) and greenery makes a beautiful place to stand while exchanging your vows. Rent or purchase them at garden stores.
Purchase a beautiful unity candle set and decorate the base with flowers.
A beautiful view of a lake, ocean or cityscape are ultimate outdoor decorations.
A gazebo is wonderful for outdoor weddings. Decorate it with volumes of white tulle or garlands of flowers.
Rent two candelabras to place on either side of the altar. Decorate with flowers, ribbon or tulle. Add long taper candles and light them prior to or as part of the ceremony.
Two large 4 to 6-foot green topiaries will look stunning on either side of the altar area. Decorate them with satin ribon, tulle bows, steamers or flowers (silk or real). Rent topiaries for the day.
Choose a ceremony site with a large stain glass window or interesting architecture at the altar area. These items become your primary decorations.
Christmas weddings call for a decorated Christmas tree near the altar.
If you have several members in your wedding party, keep in mind that their attire will dominate the altar area once the ceremony begins (especially if their attire is in a bold color). Few additional decorations would be needed.
Light numerous votive or tea light candles and place them all around the altar area on tables and floor. This idea is great for an evening wedding and provides lots of romance for little money and effort.
Ceremony Special Touches
Hire vocalists or musicians and section off the area where they will perform with tulle or ribbon.
Miltary weddings: The bride and groom, or the bride, and the wedding party will be in uniform. A saber arch is usually formed for the couple to depart the church or chapel. It offers a beautiful chance for pictures. Also, a saber is used to cut the cake, rather than a knife.
Place a fragrant vase or basket of flowers in each guest bathroom and dressing area.
For Christmas, mistletoe hung in strategic places and tied with a nice bow looks festive and elegant.
Have your ring bearer carry a beautiful ring pillow or teddy bear ("ring bearer").
To be contd..........
Purchase dozens of large, potted plants and cluster them around the altar. Afterwards, give them as favors to guests or as a "thank you" to people who helped with your wedding.
A white lattice arch decorated with lots of white or ivory tulle (veil netting) and greenery makes a beautiful place to stand while exchanging your vows. Rent or purchase them at garden stores.
Purchase a beautiful unity candle set and decorate the base with flowers.
A beautiful view of a lake, ocean or cityscape are ultimate outdoor decorations.
A gazebo is wonderful for outdoor weddings. Decorate it with volumes of white tulle or garlands of flowers.
Rent two candelabras to place on either side of the altar. Decorate with flowers, ribbon or tulle. Add long taper candles and light them prior to or as part of the ceremony.
Two large 4 to 6-foot green topiaries will look stunning on either side of the altar area. Decorate them with satin ribon, tulle bows, steamers or flowers (silk or real). Rent topiaries for the day.
Choose a ceremony site with a large stain glass window or interesting architecture at the altar area. These items become your primary decorations.
Christmas weddings call for a decorated Christmas tree near the altar.
If you have several members in your wedding party, keep in mind that their attire will dominate the altar area once the ceremony begins (especially if their attire is in a bold color). Few additional decorations would be needed.
Light numerous votive or tea light candles and place them all around the altar area on tables and floor. This idea is great for an evening wedding and provides lots of romance for little money and effort.
Ceremony Special Touches
Hire vocalists or musicians and section off the area where they will perform with tulle or ribbon.
Miltary weddings: The bride and groom, or the bride, and the wedding party will be in uniform. A saber arch is usually formed for the couple to depart the church or chapel. It offers a beautiful chance for pictures. Also, a saber is used to cut the cake, rather than a knife.
Place a fragrant vase or basket of flowers in each guest bathroom and dressing area.
For Christmas, mistletoe hung in strategic places and tied with a nice bow looks festive and elegant.
Have your ring bearer carry a beautiful ring pillow or teddy bear ("ring bearer").
To be contd..........
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Wedding Decoration Ideas
Beautiful wedding decorations add style, fun, and drama to your wedding day. If you love a particular mood, or simply want to create a gorgeous and memorable setting,just go through this.
Ceremony Entrance Decorations
Place the guest book, signing pen and beautiful fresh flowers or topiaries on a small table.
Put a large framed engagement picture or other picture of the two of you on an easel. Guests can sign the matting instead of a guest book.
Have guests sign a wedding scroll rather then a guest book.
Are you getting married at Christmas time? Instead of a guest book, ask your guests to sign a Christmas tree skirt.
Rent torches to place at the entrance. This idea is best for outdoor weddings held in the evening and adds wonderful drama.
Decorate tree branches with small white lights (best for evenings).
If you have steps leading up to the site, place inexpensive pots of flowers to the sides of each (or every other) step.
If you are using a theme, find a large item that fits with your theme to place at the entrance. This gives your guests an idea of what's ahead.
Have your immediate family (who are not in the wedding party) stand at the entrance and welcome each guest as they enter.
Place potted trees (real or silk) on either side of the entrance. Decorate each one with small white lights. Some nusuries will rent plants to you.
Make colorful wedding programs explaining what will take place during your wedding ceremony. Present them to guests as they arrive or fan them out on a table. You may also include things like words of thanks, bridal party participants, love poems, a story of how the two of you met, and pictures, etc. A map to the reception site may also be included.
Decorate any banisters, railings or columns with ivy garlands, swags of flowers, tulle and/or white lights.
Two large clusters of colorful balloons will also create a striking entrance. These clusters can be placed into large potted plants or set in any corner. Tie a 6 - 8 foot length of curling ribbon to helium-filled balloons. Gather several balloons together & tie to a can of food. Cover the can of food with fabric & add a colorful bow.
Design Note: The most elegant colors for wedding balloons are combinations of white, ivory, clear or gold. For more drama, add a few balloons in your primary wedding color. Clear balloons can hold confetti or other balloons inside of them. Choose only three or four balloon ideas for the reception so as not to block anyone’s view. Fill balloons with helium as close to the ceremony time as possible so they do not end up on the floor during all the festivities!
Ceremony Aisle, Pew, & Chair Decorations
Tie a helium balloon arch to every third row of pews or aisle chairs. Walk under them as you head toward the altar.
Swag three-inch wide velvet ribbon along the rows of pews or aisle chairs. Place a bow made out of the same ribbon where the ribbon is attached to the pews or chairs.
Take several strands of small white lights (the smaller the better) and swag them across the ceiling in a random pattern. When you dim the lights, they will look like a star filled night sky.
Instead of pew bows, place beautiful potted plants on the floor at the end of each pew or aisle chair.
Have your flower girl sprinkle rose petals down the aisle as she walks.
Use an aisle runner in a white or ivory color.
Purchase tulle by the bolt (tulle is basically inexpensive veil netting) in any light pastel color (white works well for most weddings). Swag the tulle to each or every other pew/chair starting at the front and working down the aisles (both sides) to the back of the church or last row of chairs. At each pew, gather the tulle & tie it with a small rubber band. Add flowers & ribbon as desired.
Design Note: Simple balloon arches are relatively easy to make and create a lot of impact. Directions: Take a strong piece of string and cut it to the length you want your arch to be, plus 2 feet. Then tie a 6-inch piece of string to the bottom of each helium-filled balloon. Begin tying the balloons tightly to the long piece of string until you can no longer see the string (leave 1-foot of string at each end for tying onto things). Another option is to swag tulle between clusters of balloons (see figures below).
To be continued.....
Beautiful wedding decorations add style, fun, and drama to your wedding day. If you love a particular mood, or simply want to create a gorgeous and memorable setting,just go through this.
Ceremony Entrance Decorations
Place the guest book, signing pen and beautiful fresh flowers or topiaries on a small table.
Put a large framed engagement picture or other picture of the two of you on an easel. Guests can sign the matting instead of a guest book.
Have guests sign a wedding scroll rather then a guest book.
Are you getting married at Christmas time? Instead of a guest book, ask your guests to sign a Christmas tree skirt.
Rent torches to place at the entrance. This idea is best for outdoor weddings held in the evening and adds wonderful drama.
Decorate tree branches with small white lights (best for evenings).
If you have steps leading up to the site, place inexpensive pots of flowers to the sides of each (or every other) step.
If you are using a theme, find a large item that fits with your theme to place at the entrance. This gives your guests an idea of what's ahead.
Have your immediate family (who are not in the wedding party) stand at the entrance and welcome each guest as they enter.
Place potted trees (real or silk) on either side of the entrance. Decorate each one with small white lights. Some nusuries will rent plants to you.
Make colorful wedding programs explaining what will take place during your wedding ceremony. Present them to guests as they arrive or fan them out on a table. You may also include things like words of thanks, bridal party participants, love poems, a story of how the two of you met, and pictures, etc. A map to the reception site may also be included.
Decorate any banisters, railings or columns with ivy garlands, swags of flowers, tulle and/or white lights.
Two large clusters of colorful balloons will also create a striking entrance. These clusters can be placed into large potted plants or set in any corner. Tie a 6 - 8 foot length of curling ribbon to helium-filled balloons. Gather several balloons together & tie to a can of food. Cover the can of food with fabric & add a colorful bow.
Design Note: The most elegant colors for wedding balloons are combinations of white, ivory, clear or gold. For more drama, add a few balloons in your primary wedding color. Clear balloons can hold confetti or other balloons inside of them. Choose only three or four balloon ideas for the reception so as not to block anyone’s view. Fill balloons with helium as close to the ceremony time as possible so they do not end up on the floor during all the festivities!
Ceremony Aisle, Pew, & Chair Decorations
Tie a helium balloon arch to every third row of pews or aisle chairs. Walk under them as you head toward the altar.
Swag three-inch wide velvet ribbon along the rows of pews or aisle chairs. Place a bow made out of the same ribbon where the ribbon is attached to the pews or chairs.
Take several strands of small white lights (the smaller the better) and swag them across the ceiling in a random pattern. When you dim the lights, they will look like a star filled night sky.
Instead of pew bows, place beautiful potted plants on the floor at the end of each pew or aisle chair.
Have your flower girl sprinkle rose petals down the aisle as she walks.
Use an aisle runner in a white or ivory color.
Purchase tulle by the bolt (tulle is basically inexpensive veil netting) in any light pastel color (white works well for most weddings). Swag the tulle to each or every other pew/chair starting at the front and working down the aisles (both sides) to the back of the church or last row of chairs. At each pew, gather the tulle & tie it with a small rubber band. Add flowers & ribbon as desired.
Design Note: Simple balloon arches are relatively easy to make and create a lot of impact. Directions: Take a strong piece of string and cut it to the length you want your arch to be, plus 2 feet. Then tie a 6-inch piece of string to the bottom of each helium-filled balloon. Begin tying the balloons tightly to the long piece of string until you can no longer see the string (leave 1-foot of string at each end for tying onto things). Another option is to swag tulle between clusters of balloons (see figures below).
To be continued.....
Sunday, September 30, 2007
WEDDING DRESS TIPS
I am full-figured and loving it! what's the best wedding dress for me?
You know your body best. If you have a full figure, here are a few suggestions for finding the perfect wedding dress for you.
The key to finding your ideal wedding gown will be one that highlights your best features. This of course, applies to all brides!
Depending on your frame and silhouette, different necklines may work for you. For some full figured women, strapless or off-the-shoulder wedding gowns may be very flattering as they help to create more of an hourglass silhouette. For other full figured brides, a V-neck or other open neckline may work wonders. Play around and see what works best for you.
Likewise, depending on your taste, you may want to opt for beading or other details around the neckline to draw attention upward.
A ball gown style wedding dress will help de-emphasize the lower torso. Combined with a fitted V-neck bodice and dropped V or basque waistline and you may have a winning combo as they help to create a slimming effect.
An A-line wedding gown, of course, will look equally fabulous!
Depending on the weather and your personal preference, long or ¾ sleeves may also be an option as they will help to slenderize arms.
Here is a short list of details to avoid:
Fabric and wedding gown styles that hug the body (e.g. mermaid or sheath)
Spaghetti straps or puffy sleeves may overemphasize your upper body.
Ruffles or elaborately billowing skirts may overemphasize your lower body.
Be wary of the empire silhouette as it may make you seem disproportioned.
Keep in mind: Love your body because we are all unique. Use these suggestions as guidelines since many wedding dress designers have full liberty to create, invent, and mix and match styles.
have an hourglass figure. what's the best wedding dress for me?
You know your body best. If you have an hourglass figure, you have a smaller waist accentuated by curvaceous hips and a proportionate chest area, thus creating the hourglass silhouette.
Note: the hourglass figure looks at the proportions of your chest, waist, and hip area. Therefore, women of many different sizes may be blessed with an hourglass figure!
Here are a few suggestions for finding the perfect wedding dress for you.
With an hourglass figure, there are many different options for the ideal wedding gown which will be determined by your comfort level and your personality.
Want to emphasize your curvaceous body? Then opt for gowns with clean, elegant lines that will focus on your figure. Avoid excessive beading and detailing in the bodice or skirt area as they may make you appear heavier than you are (because the adornments will focus additional attention in that area). Thus, you may also want to avoid wedding gowns with very full skirts or exaggerated sleeves (e.g. the pouf).
An A-line wedding dress or a wedding gown with a dropped waist will accentuate your waist area.
Wedding gown silhouettes that will accentuate your hourglass figure: sheath, mermaid (due to their body hugging designs)
You may also want to choose a neckline that showcases your shoulders. Following necklines to consider: portrait, off-the-shoulder, strapless (why not?), V-neck, sweetheart.
Avoid high necklines as they will de-emphasize your upper chest area, creating a disproportionate silhouette. Likewise, you may want to avoid the empire silhouette.
Keep in mind: Love your body because we are all unique. Use these suggestions as guidelines since many wedding dress designers have full liberty to create, invent, and mix and match styles.
You know your body best. If you have a full figure, here are a few suggestions for finding the perfect wedding dress for you.
The key to finding your ideal wedding gown will be one that highlights your best features. This of course, applies to all brides!
Depending on your frame and silhouette, different necklines may work for you. For some full figured women, strapless or off-the-shoulder wedding gowns may be very flattering as they help to create more of an hourglass silhouette. For other full figured brides, a V-neck or other open neckline may work wonders. Play around and see what works best for you.
Likewise, depending on your taste, you may want to opt for beading or other details around the neckline to draw attention upward.
A ball gown style wedding dress will help de-emphasize the lower torso. Combined with a fitted V-neck bodice and dropped V or basque waistline and you may have a winning combo as they help to create a slimming effect.
An A-line wedding gown, of course, will look equally fabulous!
Depending on the weather and your personal preference, long or ¾ sleeves may also be an option as they will help to slenderize arms.
Here is a short list of details to avoid:
Fabric and wedding gown styles that hug the body (e.g. mermaid or sheath)
Spaghetti straps or puffy sleeves may overemphasize your upper body.
Ruffles or elaborately billowing skirts may overemphasize your lower body.
Be wary of the empire silhouette as it may make you seem disproportioned.
Keep in mind: Love your body because we are all unique. Use these suggestions as guidelines since many wedding dress designers have full liberty to create, invent, and mix and match styles.
have an hourglass figure. what's the best wedding dress for me?
You know your body best. If you have an hourglass figure, you have a smaller waist accentuated by curvaceous hips and a proportionate chest area, thus creating the hourglass silhouette.
Note: the hourglass figure looks at the proportions of your chest, waist, and hip area. Therefore, women of many different sizes may be blessed with an hourglass figure!
Here are a few suggestions for finding the perfect wedding dress for you.
With an hourglass figure, there are many different options for the ideal wedding gown which will be determined by your comfort level and your personality.
Want to emphasize your curvaceous body? Then opt for gowns with clean, elegant lines that will focus on your figure. Avoid excessive beading and detailing in the bodice or skirt area as they may make you appear heavier than you are (because the adornments will focus additional attention in that area). Thus, you may also want to avoid wedding gowns with very full skirts or exaggerated sleeves (e.g. the pouf).
An A-line wedding dress or a wedding gown with a dropped waist will accentuate your waist area.
Wedding gown silhouettes that will accentuate your hourglass figure: sheath, mermaid (due to their body hugging designs)
You may also want to choose a neckline that showcases your shoulders. Following necklines to consider: portrait, off-the-shoulder, strapless (why not?), V-neck, sweetheart.
Avoid high necklines as they will de-emphasize your upper chest area, creating a disproportionate silhouette. Likewise, you may want to avoid the empire silhouette.
Keep in mind: Love your body because we are all unique. Use these suggestions as guidelines since many wedding dress designers have full liberty to create, invent, and mix and match styles.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
WEDDING MANICURE TIPS
You have to take better care of your hands for your wedding day because they are in the spotlight on your wedding day. On this day everyone would want to see “the ring,” and you would also want them to look at nice well done nails and pretty hands. So planning ahead is very important so that your hands look dazzling on your big day.
The classic Look:
First of all your nails should be very clean and shaped perfectly. The classic way nails are painted for a wedding is using white and then the entire nail is painted with a soft, clear pink or eggshell color. The other classic colors include plum, red, wine, pink, coral and soft lilac, which are all good choices for your wedding day.
Manicure - Amazing Acrylics:
If you for some reason not able to grow your own nails, an acrylic set of artificial nails is the way to go. The acrylic tips should be filled in almost every two weeks. Acrylic is often thought to damage the nail beneath. This is just a quick fix and not a real solution to the problem nails. The other advantage of acrylic nails is that they come with certain innovative designs and shapes that can catch people’s attention.
Get a Professional Manicure:
In case you want to keep the nails natural, you should schedule a professional manicure a few months before your wedding. Setting aside an hour once or twice a month to pamper your hands will give you a good feel about yourself. This kind of treatment of the nails will help them grow stronger and look nicer.
If you don’t know a good manicurist ask your friends for references. And while looking for a good salon, don’t forget to inquire about their health and safety practices. Make sure you go to a salon where tools are disinfected after each use, and all manicurists should be licensed ones. If you still doubt the salon, don’t go there. And if you are not able to get answers to all your questions, then bring your own set of tools for the manicurist to use.
Quick solutions for Manicure on the big day
The French method of manicure is a classic wedding look and cannot beat another in sophistication. Many collections also have a wide variety of French manicure false nails to choose from. The following are the various kinds of French manicure looks.
Slim fingers (French arc nails)
The tips of these fingers have a well-curved arc shape. These kinds of nails make your hands look very beautiful.
Beautiful shimmer (opalectric French nails)
This is a French manicure with a high shine finish, which is not usually possible with ordinary nail varnishes or polishes.
Eye-catching detail (dimensional French nails)
This kind of nails combines the stylish French manicure white tips with a three-dimensional white flower or gem embellishment. These nails are very stylish.
Procedure for a home manicure
You can always pamper your hands with a home manicure. A home manicure can be really comfortable. But a professional manicure is advisable just before the wedding. A home manicure includes these basic steps:
Remove the old polish on your nails with the help of cotton balls dabbed on with polish remover.
An emery board should be used to shape your nails.
Soaking your palms in warm, soapy water softens your cuticles.
Push and trim your cuticles gently.
Wash your hands with a mild soap and water.
Applying lotion superficially will not help massage and rub it in.
Clean the nails once more with a nail polish remover to eliminate the residual lotion.
Apply a first base coat of nail enamel. Let it dry. Then apply another thin coat of polish.
Apply a second thin coat of polish. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
If required, then apply a layer of topcoat
The classic Look:
First of all your nails should be very clean and shaped perfectly. The classic way nails are painted for a wedding is using white and then the entire nail is painted with a soft, clear pink or eggshell color. The other classic colors include plum, red, wine, pink, coral and soft lilac, which are all good choices for your wedding day.
Manicure - Amazing Acrylics:
If you for some reason not able to grow your own nails, an acrylic set of artificial nails is the way to go. The acrylic tips should be filled in almost every two weeks. Acrylic is often thought to damage the nail beneath. This is just a quick fix and not a real solution to the problem nails. The other advantage of acrylic nails is that they come with certain innovative designs and shapes that can catch people’s attention.
Get a Professional Manicure:
In case you want to keep the nails natural, you should schedule a professional manicure a few months before your wedding. Setting aside an hour once or twice a month to pamper your hands will give you a good feel about yourself. This kind of treatment of the nails will help them grow stronger and look nicer.
If you don’t know a good manicurist ask your friends for references. And while looking for a good salon, don’t forget to inquire about their health and safety practices. Make sure you go to a salon where tools are disinfected after each use, and all manicurists should be licensed ones. If you still doubt the salon, don’t go there. And if you are not able to get answers to all your questions, then bring your own set of tools for the manicurist to use.
Quick solutions for Manicure on the big day
The French method of manicure is a classic wedding look and cannot beat another in sophistication. Many collections also have a wide variety of French manicure false nails to choose from. The following are the various kinds of French manicure looks.
Slim fingers (French arc nails)
The tips of these fingers have a well-curved arc shape. These kinds of nails make your hands look very beautiful.
Beautiful shimmer (opalectric French nails)
This is a French manicure with a high shine finish, which is not usually possible with ordinary nail varnishes or polishes.
Eye-catching detail (dimensional French nails)
This kind of nails combines the stylish French manicure white tips with a three-dimensional white flower or gem embellishment. These nails are very stylish.
Procedure for a home manicure
You can always pamper your hands with a home manicure. A home manicure can be really comfortable. But a professional manicure is advisable just before the wedding. A home manicure includes these basic steps:
Remove the old polish on your nails with the help of cotton balls dabbed on with polish remover.
An emery board should be used to shape your nails.
Soaking your palms in warm, soapy water softens your cuticles.
Push and trim your cuticles gently.
Wash your hands with a mild soap and water.
Applying lotion superficially will not help massage and rub it in.
Clean the nails once more with a nail polish remover to eliminate the residual lotion.
Apply a first base coat of nail enamel. Let it dry. Then apply another thin coat of polish.
Apply a second thin coat of polish. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
If required, then apply a layer of topcoat
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