Archive for February, 2010
Tall Floral Centerpiece Vases
Your floral centerpieces will be a stand out if you use tall centerpiece vases. They will allow your flower arrangements to be above your guests so as not to block their view.
Using tall centerpiece vases will allow you to do your flowers yourself in a freeform style. You can get flowers at a wholesale floral suppy place or even order what you want from your local supermarket. You can have lush, fragrant florals at a fraction of the cost from a florist by using these tall centerpiece vases.
Loving Sentiments in Your Guest Book
Your wedding guest book will not only be where your guest sign as having attended your wedding but also will leave lovely sayings for you to look at after your wedding day. Their loving kind thoughts will be a wonderful reminder of your wedding.
Choosing a wedding guest book that has pages for your family trees and bridal party are a great addition to pages for guests. A guest book that is covered in satin, lace and other adornments will always say “wedding day” and whether you want a tailored look or a more frou-frou look there is a guest book to suit every bride.
Garters for Todays Brides
Wedding garter sets have been an important part of weddings in the United States for over a century. Worldwide, the bridal garters have become a part of weddings today.
Wedding garter sets today come in a wide variety of styles and colors instead of the traditional light blue garters which used to be the only choice brides had. Brides today are adding elements of fun and surprise to their choice of wedding garter sets. We are showing a garter set done in a leopard print that says you are wild about him.
Types of Wedding Favors
Wedding favors come in a wide variety of choices today. Wedding favors reflect your style and will also need to be an affordable part of your wedding budget.
The most basic wedding favors are tulle circles with sweets in them and tied with a little bit of ribbon. Another basic wedding favor container is the little organza pouch which is the easiest to use. There are wedding favor containers available in various shapes and styles. We are showing a type of favor container that relates to the black and white wedding. Whatever your colors are, you will be able to find the right wedding favors that fit in with your wedding day.
Elegant Bridesmaid Jewelry Sets
Bridesmaid jewelry sets are one way of giving a thank you gift to your bridesmaids. They will also coordinate your wedding party presenting a cohesive look.
Bridesmaid jewelry sets that are elegant are usually on the simple side such as a pendant and earring set. There is an upside to this type of bridesmaid jewelry sets in that your bridesmaids will be able to wear this type of jewelry far beyond your big day. We are showing a CZ pendant set to the left which you can find at www.amazingbridalsupplies.com
Crystals in Tiaras
There are different types of crystals used in bridal tiaras today. You will see a difference in brilliance of the different crystals available. Swarovski crystals are a brand name and are great quality. Austrian crystals do not carry a brand name but have the same brilliance as a name brand crystal. Rhinestones are primarily glass with a backing to give them brilliance.
Bridal tiaras today are usually made of crystals unless you go for the low end budget tiaras which are still made with rhinestones. To get a good idea of the different amounts of brilliance available check out www.amazingbridalsupplies.com and look at the low end tiaras and then look at the higher end bridal tiaras. You can see from the pictures the quality that comes with the use of crystals.
Guestbooks Have Meaning
Wedding guest books have treasured memories stored in them after your big day. Choosing the right guest book will add to that meaning for you.
Most guest books are rectangular in shape and are decorated in many ways. There are also guest books that come in unusual shapes such as the heart shaped guest book. You can tie in you guest book with shape, color or embellishments. For a dreamy, romantic feel choose a guest book that has silk flowers or lace trimmings. For a crisper look the guest book that is dotted with pearls or rhinestones with a simple satin cover may be just the item. Whatever type of guest book you are looking for it will be easy to find through on-line shopping.
Distinctive Table Numbers
When you plan seating arrangements for your reception you will need table numbers. There are many types and price ranges available.
For the unlimited budget there are the table numbers made of swarovski crystals and have lots of bling. For the more modest budget, there are many options. Table numbers made of heavy cardstock and are tented offer a great alternative, especially if they have a crystal accent. We are showing a table number that also offers the option of a bow trim in one of the colors of your wedding.
Choosing the Right Wedding Garter Set
Wedding garter sets come in just about any color you can imagine these days. Brides are choosing wedding garter sets that are not quite as traditional as brides in the past.
Since “something blue” is one of the things that a bride will need but it isn’t one of her colors she might look for a wedding garter set that is slightly different from most garter sets. Royal blue is becoming increasingly popular instead of the light blue used in the past. We are showing this type of garter on the left.
Creating Your Favors
Your wedding favors can be as simple as an organza pouch to high end silver items. Most brides will choose to give Jordan Almonds or some other treat in some type of favor container.
Wedding favors that are a container can be dressed up with a little ribbon or tulle in a color of your wedding. This is a cost effective way to go while still tying them into the overall look of your reception. Wedding favors come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Choosing a container in white or ivory will allow you to make these favors more personal to your wedding day.