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Completing Your Wedding Ceremony Accessories
There are so many components to wedding ceremony accessories that it is a great idea to make a list. The most immediate things that come to mind are the guest book, flower girl basket and ring pillow.
If you have decided to make your wedding special there are other elements that you might consider such as wedding party jewelry so that your girls present a united look. You can choose to drape the aisle with tulle to increase the drama of your walk down the aisle. Beautiful bows will finish the look of the tulle draping or adding a long stemmed flower with a nice bow on it will also do the trick.
A unity candle ceremony is often added and then you will need to get a unity candle set and unity candle holders. As you can see there are many aspects to a great wedding ceremony and all the accessories that you might need. Online shopping makes your job easier when buying these essentials and is almost always cheaper than conventional shopping.
Wedding Ceremony Accessories | Tulle
Your wedding ceremony accessories will certainly include tulle. Tulle will be used in decorating the aisles and other areas you want to highlight.
Tulle will be one of the items that you will find to be useful and decorative, not only in your wedding ceremony but also at your wedding reception. Tulle is inexpensive and its uses are many. Consider making chair bows with tulle. They are fabulous and cost far less than buying chair bows in satin or organza. Tulle can also be used in tenting and draping. Tulle that comes in 6 inch widths take the place of ribbon around your favors adding a glamorous touch to your favor containers.
Using Tulle in Your Wedding
One of the universal items for weddings and reception is ribbon and tulle. Using tulle to decorate your pews with swags or making a tulle pouf to act as a backpiece to pew decorations are common uses.
Tulle rolls that are 6 inches wide can make beautiful bows to add to bridesmaids nosegays to using it in your wedding favors. Tulle rolls are available in many colors and will have a color to match any wedding. Tying a small bit of tulle around a favor container with the cut edges out a little bit from the knot give a bow effect without having to learn to make florist bows.
Decorating with Ribbon
Decorating for your wedding and reception will be all important to the look for your big day. After you have chosen your colors then you can get down to the serious business of picking accessories and decorations.
One item that you may not think of right away is ribbon for use in floral bouquets , centerpieces and favors besides pew decorations and many other uses also. Satin edge organza ribbon is not only elegant, it also has a more delicate look to it than solid satin ribbon. Dressing up your favors with a little bow made of satin edge organza is a beuatiful touch. You will be surprised at the many uses that you will find for ribbon and tulle on your wedding day and the finished look it will give to your event.
Take out Favor Cartons
The latest trend in wedding favors is the chinese take-out carton. In its smaller form it is the perfect size for sweet treats for your guests.
Giving Jordan Almonds to your guests has long been a favored tradition and today the practice continues. Putting these sweets into a take-out carton that has been personalized with a bow or silk flower in the colors of your wedding make this a perfect and inexpensive container.
The Right Favor Boxes
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your entire life and you want everything to look great. One item that can enhance the look at your reception is wedding favor boxes.
Make sure you choose wedding favor boxes that match or accent the decor used on the tables. Once you have found the right favor box consider using just a bit of 6 inch tulle as a “ribbon” for an added effect.
Wedding Reception Decorations
Wedding reception decorations will be a big part of your reception costs. Are you going over the top or keeping it simple.
Draping is one way of adding an elegance to a venue by camoflouging unsightly walls or ceilings of a room. Buying large amounts of tulle or organza on bolts need not be so costly that you can’t afford to look at this beautiful option. Giving the illusion of tenting can be acheived by starting at the center of your rooms ceiling and using tulle going out to the sides of the room and down the sides of the room. The panels can have space between them as they reach the walls to give that look. Tulle is easier to use than organza and cheaper too. If you are just going to drape walls you might want the more expensive organza. Measure top to bottom of walls and cut your fabric about 6-12 inches longer depending on how much you will use for pocket to hang fabric on- a wire along the wall or tubing for a sturdier effect. If your fabric is 54 inches wide you can figure each panel will cover 45 inches as it does not need to be gathered very much at all.
Wedding Reception Decorations on a Budget
Wedding reception decorations can be overwhelming and very expensive. Most brides want that tall ‘over the top’ centerpiece on all the tables.
Reception supplies for those can be found for a fraction of the cost oh having them professionally done. Look for a good tall centerpiece vase at an affordable price ($16-$25 each). Then decide what you want to fill it with – fresh or synthetic flowers or branches such as manzita. Fresh flowers can be purchased from a wholesale flower source at a fraction of what a florist charges and a freeform floral arrangement can be very charming. Using tulle to tie bows around these centerpieces is an inexpensive way to make a bow and it is the easiest to use.
The Cost of Your Wedding Ceremony Accessories
In figuring costs for your wedding keep in mind that the size of your bridal party affects your costs. While most bridesmaids buy their own dresses and groomsmen rent their tuxedos you will still have the cost of bouquets and boutonierres.
Making nosegay bouquets are easy to do. Just gather the flowers you are going to use in your hand, then relax slightly allowing the flowers to align naturally. Now tighten the stems together and wrap with ribbon or simply tie with a tulle bow around them. You can cut the costs of wedding ceremony accessories by approximately 50% on bouquets by making them yourself.