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Your wedding guests go to a lot of effort and expense to attend your wedding. They have travel expenses, wedding attire and jewelry, the gift, and so forth. Let them know how much you appreciate them by making sure that they feel welcome at your event. From the hotel to the ceremony to the reception, these are some ideas on how to greet your wedding guests with a warm welcome.

Your first chance to welcome your guests to your wedding is when they arrive at their hotel. The chances are that you will be way too busy to hang out in the lobby and greet each guest personally as they arrive, so you will want to make arrangements with the hotel to provide a gracious welcome to your wedding. There are a couple of ways that you can do this. One is to have wedding welcome bags, filled with everything from local delicacies to luxe lotions to details on the wedding weekend events. The front desk can hand a welcome bag to each of your wedding guests as they arrive, or the bags can be placed in each guest's room as a special surprise.

An alternative to the wedding welcome bag or basket is a wedding welcome packet. These packets include information on the weekend schedule of events, such as the times for the ceremony, reception, and day-after brunch. In addition, you can include maps and suggestions for local activities and landmarks for your guests to explore. These packets can be handed out at the front desk as guests check in, or you can make up a really cute packet designed to hang on the door of each guest's hotel room.

When your guests arrive at your wedding ceremony, you want to immediately make them feel comfortable. Depending on your ceremony location, there are a variety of ways to do this. One of the biggest new trends in weddings is to offer some sort of pre-ceremony refreshments to welcome guests as they arrive. This can be as simple as cold bottles of water for an outdoor wedding (you could dress them up with custom labels) to as elaborate as a mini cocktail hour. If you are looking for something in between, you can't go wrong with having a waiter circulating with trays of Champagne or prosecco to greet your guests.

For outdoor or theme weddings, the welcome for your guests can be a bit more involved. Couples who are having beach weddings will find that nothing says, "relax and have a good time at our wedding" quite like a basket of flip flops for guests to slip into. Make it even better by setting up a shelf where guests can stash their regular shoes. If you are having a tropical wedding, get your guests into the spirit by greeting them with beautiful floral leis. Designate a family member or a groomsman to place a lei around the neck of each guest as they arrive for your ceremony (instruct him to be careful not to snag any of the female guests' hair or wedding jewelry).

Be sure to give your guests an equally hearty welcome when they arrive at your reception. Trays of Champagne or a signature cocktail by the door they will enter is a perfect way to show your hospitality. Your guests will appreciate all the effort that you have put into making them feel welcome and comfortable, and it will get your party off to a wonderful start.

Saving money as wedding guest, can sometimes be as hard as the couple saving money on the wedding Event. Brides can sometimes in their quest for their perfect day forget that their guests have not saved up for this specific day like the bride and groom may have over a significant crunch of both time and money. Because of this forgetfulness, wedding guests often feel of pinch of having to buy something special to wear to the event, or to participate in the many pre-wedding and post-wedding events. Or even to purchase an expensive gift, just because they have been invited to the wedding. Friendship is one thing, but the wedding couple, must remember that their guests do not want to spend the rest of their lives paying for the happy event in collusion with them.

When planning the wedding the couple must take into consideration their guests range of attention-span during pre-wedding events and amount of money that may be spent for these prenuptial events. Shortening or eliminating them altogether is a plus for the wedding guests because their length of staying at a premium hotel may be shortened. Not everything should or has to be mandatory and revolve around the wedding event. That alone, will cut down on outfits to purchase. For my husband and my wedding, we dispensed with the rehearsal dinner, which saved both our wedding party time and money, especially since the pre-wedding gift was no longer "an expectancy". In actuality, we hadn't expected it, but with the traditions of the rehearsal dinner, the wedding party usually is expected to buy an additional gift for the couple who they are attending and vice-versa.

Since my husband and I were well into adulthood, we did not expect nor need any of the big-ticket items that have become the norm for most wedding gift registries. A few additions were set-up, but not entire stores-full of items. Gift certificates of small denominations were encouraged and although no one took us up on the gift certificates or really even the registry, Amazon and Bed, Bath, & Beyond were our picks. Most of our guests gave us money of varying combinations, which is always a plus, and a time-saver for the guests. Our wedding was on a Saturday mid-afternoon in a church which cut down on wearing apparel cost for most of our guests. Since it was a June wedding, buying or having dressy formal wear is easy for most folks. Summer weddings are easy apparel re-wear, with most people being able to wear it again to a barbecue.

Wedding guest favors can be something that will remind guests of your marriage ceremony for years to come. These gifts may seem like insignificant tokens, but can carry a great deal of personality and meaning when chosen well. Wedding favors for guests should be given some thought. After all, these favors are what guests will carry away with them and in some cases may keep for years. Moreover, they are a gift from the couple to their guests, representing the reciprocal bonds of love and gratitude.

Many couples feel that wedding guest favors don't need as much attention as other details of the special event. However, the guests are there to honor the couple and share in their nuptials, and wedding guest favors are a way for the couple to show the guests that their presence is appreciated and treasured. Also, many wedding favor gifts can be kept and used by the guests for years to come, making them a lasting reminder of you ever so special day. Wedding favor gifts can also help to let your personality shine through. By taking the time to select really fitting favor gifts, guests will be left with the impression that their presence is truly appreciated. Some really different favors can be great for getting conversation going at your reception.

Many couples drive themselves crazy trying to think of some unusual favors for their guests, but often end up with traditional and safe ideas. Quirky gifts might not go over well with some guests, especially those expecting a traditional service. Other times, guest favors that are too personalized to the couples' tastes just won't be generally popular. Favor gifts that your friends might love could be hated by your families. They need to be generic enough for all or most of the guests to be happy.

Useful gifts are often a good answer to the guest favor dilemma. Candles or picture frames can be good solutions, as offerings that guests can use may be longer lasting than the edible type. Whatever the choice, it is important that wedding gift favors fit well with the other details of the event. Quirky favors at a traditional wedding will be out of place, nor does a theme wedding with traditional favors make sense. Wedding favors will be more memorable when they make guests think of the couple as well as the ceremony.

Different kinds of guest favors serve different purposes, from delicious treats to active engagement in the reception to personalized keepsakes. Deciding which road to go requires deciding what purpose you would like your wedding favors to serve. Should they get guests involved in the ceremony? Should they strike up conversation among tables of strangers? Should they provide a decadent treat? Making this first decision can be helpful in selecting the favor gifts that are right for your celebration.

Once you've made that decision, the next step is to find the right wedding favors and personalize them as much as possible. Although guest favors are the same for all guests, they are still a gift from the couple to those who are sharing in their celebration. As such, wedding guest favors should reflect the atmosphere of the wedding and remind the guests of the couple.

Wedding favors should be specific to you as a couple and to your event, rather than being just some random gift that could be given out anywhere and by anyone. A personal touch can be as simple as creative packaging, but is one of the most important parts of the favor gift and really make a personal connection with your guests.

Like most weddings in Toronto, a Persian marriage has two stages that most often happen in a single day. Occasionally there is a period in between them. The first stage is known as 'Aghd', the legal process where the marriage contracts are signed by the bride, the groom and also their guardians. 'Jashn-e Aroosi', is the second stage. It means the wedding reception where the actual feasting and celebrations begin which, traditionally, lasted for three to seven days; unlike Toronto weddings today. There is a room, specially decorated with flowers and 'Sofreh-ye Aghd', a beautiful spread elaborately placed on the floor. The spread faces east, traditionally, where the sun rises. This is so because when the bride and groom sit in front of the 'Sofreh-ye Aghd', they should be facing the 'Light'.

Unlike Toronto ceremonies, tradition demands that 'Aghd' be held at the residence of the parents of the bride. The arrival of the guests, or witnesses, commences the tradition. Close family members of the couple present at the ceremony make the guests comfortable. After the guests take their seats, the groom walks up to the front of the 'Sofreh-ye Aghd', and sits on the right side, which is considered the side of respect according to Zoroastrian culture. He is later joined by the bride who sits on the left.

The 'Sofreh-ye Aghd', the backdrop used on the floor, is passed from mother to daughter or to son occasionally. It is made of luxurious fabric, such as satin, silk and cashmere. On it, the following items are placed: A mirror, 'Aayeneh-ye Bakht', signifying fate and two 'Candelabras' (candles), placed on either side of the mirror. The mirror and candles are considered to be two very important items in the Persian society. They symbolize light and fire. Just like most weddings in Toronto, a bride walks in with her veil on but removes it later in that the first thing the groom sees in the mirror is the reflection of his bride. Also present on the 'Sofreh-ye Aghd', is a tray of spices and herbs which are seven and multi-colored. They are to ward of evil spirits, guard against evil and witchcraft. The seven elements in different colors are: poppy seeds, angelica, nigella seeds, frankincense, salt, black tea and wild rice, each with its own purpose.

Unlike Toronto weddings, flat bread, which is specially baked and decorated, can also be found symbolizing happiness and prosperity for the couple thereafter. Decorated eggs in a basket and also decorated almonds, hazelnuts in the shell and walnuts, also in a basket, are present. A number of other various items are placed on the backdrop including a copy of the couples' Holy Book and an assortment of sweets.

As the couple sits together, two guests, females, hold a cloth which is thin and place it on top of their heads and pour hard sugar crystals in it signifying in their relationship, sweetness. The bride and groom are then asked separately if they have accepted one another for future companionship where the bride is asked three times and remains silent for two before answering. Then gifts are given to the couple to bless their future.

Wedding dresses are literally the icing on the cake on every bride's wedding day.

You can find perfect wedding gowns online, or simply brainstorm which style of wedding dresses to start looking for as you narrow down your search.

First you need to determine which types of wedding dresses are right for you.

Your wedding dress should tell the world exactly who you are. After all, this is YOUR day, and your wedding gown is the key way that you share yourself with your wedding guests — and, of course, your husband-to-be.

By now, you've likely given some thought as to what kind of wedding you would like to have: traditional, informal or a theme wedding, perhaps.

Here are some general guidelines:

In formal weddings, brides generally wear long white/cream-colored wedding dresses and a veil, perhaps a train and, of course, gloves.

In semi-formal weddings, brides generally wear long white/cream-colored wedding dresses, a veil and gloves if desired.

In informal weddings, brides have more flexibility. They can wear wedding gowns of any color — short or long — or even a suit.

What about theme weddings? Here you should decide first on the theme and then on the formality of the wedding you've always wanted to have. Only then is it time to shop for wedding dresses and wedding accessories to determine which ones match your theme!

As you can see, the most important aspect to consider when selecting wedding dresses is your own sense of style.

For specifics on what's appropriate to wear for each type of wedding, I recommend Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, which devotes an entire chapter to wedding dresses and other fashion dos and don'ts, or Vera Wang on Weddings, in which Wang shares her vast fashion expertise with you as you plan your wedding. Both can be purchased from any major online bookstore and have great tips on buying wedding dresses.

How can you purchase wedding dresses online?

The Internet can be a tremendous help when you're looking for wedding gowns and have a tight wedding budget. And let's face it — most of us do have to keep the bottom line in mind when we plan the most important day of our romantic lives.

After you have given some thought to the type of wedding you want to have, I recommend that you:

• Look through bridal magazines and check out your options by flipping through the pages to see which wedding dresses are available in your area.
• Go to local bridal stores and try on wedding gowns.
• Look online to see what other wedding dresses are available to you. In case you're uncertain about buying wedding gowns from an online vendor, bear in mind that there really are online bridal shops that deliver the same level of service as regular stores.
• Compare the in-store price to the Internet dress stores to find out which is the better deal. Many online stores offer you discount wedding dresses because of their vastly reduced overhead costs!
• Narrow down your search to a handful of wedding dresses that make your final cut.

When you've gone through all these steps, you're certain to have accessed all the wedding dresses available to you -- and you will very likely save your hard-earned money if you end up finding discount wedding dresses available only from an Internet vendor.

Good luck with your search! Though it might seem daunting at first, if you follow these tips, you'll be well on your way to finding a beautiful range of perfectly elegant wedding dresses.

America - "land of the free". This is a country where liberation in all senses of the word forms the cornerstone of society. Americans live their lives where they have the freedom of choice as to what to do, where to live and who to love. And unlike so many other people throughout the world, Americans are not shackled by centuries of traditions that are still adhered to despite their lack of relevance in modern-day society. There is, however, one area in which tradition still plays an integral part and that is in the area of weddings. The American wedding is a combination of tradition interspersed with a distinctive American flavour and it is these uniquely American wedding practices that set the American wedding apart.

1. Popping the question
More and more, couples are attempting to make their marriage proposal as unique and unforgettable as possible. As there are no specific traditions regarding the actual act of becoming engaged, couples are more inclined to first become engaged and then inform their respective parents of their engagement.

2. Making it official
Although not a requirement of engagement, many couples choose to host an engagement party. The party is generally not as formal or lavish as a wedding reception and can be a dinner party, a luncheon or a cocktail party, dependant on the requirements of the couple. For many couples who have financial constraints, the engagement party may include a number of people who will not be invited to the wedding, but with whom they wish to celebrate their pending nuptials.

3. Showered with gifts
American wedding practices, more often than not, involve a bridal shower. This event is generally organised by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids and, along with the bride, all the female guests who will be attending the wedding are invited. It is often common practise that the groomsmen organise a bachelor's party for the groom, which is often held the night before the wedding. It is obviously advisable for the groom to refrain from overindulging in alcohol and running the risk of spoiling his wedding day.
4. Coming or not
A general guideline regarding the timeframes during wedding preparations, is that the invitations should be dispatched around four to six weeks prior to the wedding. One of the most efficient American wedding practices is the inclusion with the invitation, of a response card. This card is returned to the bridal couple to inform them whether or not a guest has accepted or declined the invitation to the wedding.

5. Try, try and try again
In preparation for the big day, most couples have a rehearsal of the wedding several days prior to the main event. This rehearsal usually includes all members of the bridal party and a rehearsal dinner is then hosted by the groom's parents thereafter.

6. Food, glorious food
An American wedding practice that is not always adhered to, is that of a bridal luncheon, hosted by the bride for her attendants on the wedding day. For most brides, however, time constraints render this impossible. Should he so choose, the groom may host a dinner attended by his groomsmen.

7. Keeping the faith
Despite a lack of religious observance, many couples still opt for a religious wedding ceremony. For inter-faith couples, however, the choice of ceremony may prove to be difficult.

8. Omens and portents
Although many people profess not to be superstitious, it is still a fundamental belief for many that it is bad luck for the groom to see his bride at any stage prior to her walking up the aisle.

9. Aiding and abetting
American wedding practices dictate that the groom, accompanied by his groomsmen, make use of the side door to enter the church. The bride, accompanied by her father, walks down the aisle to join her groom at the front of the church. With so many families these days that are no longer in tact, it is not uncommon for a bride to be escorted by both her father and her stepfather as she walks down the aisle.

10. Wining and dining
At a formal reception, a bridal table is usually placed as a focal point. The bride and groom, their parents and the balance of the bridal party are seated at this table. Guests' appearance is greeted with a welcome drink, while they await the arrival of the wedding party.

11. 'Tis better to give than to receive
In the past, guests were left to their own devices with regard to the selection of wedding gifts. Modern day American wedding practices entail the bridal couple registering for gifts at one or more stores for gifts within a specific price range. This ensures that wedding guests select those gifts that the couple have selected, which is easier for the guests and more practical for the bridal couple.

12. Manners maketh man and woman
Although a verbal "thank you" may convey gratitude to the giver of an engagement or wedding gift, it is far more preferable that the bridal couple send a personalised thank you note. This should be done timely - within two weeks.

These American wedding practices are followed by a large number of bridal couples, who have specifically elected to have a more traditional wedding. Nowadays, however, many people are opting for more unconventional weddings which flout tradition. Whichever type of wedding a couple decide on, one thing remains clear - American's do still believe in the fairytale ending of "'til death do us part."

Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life. It's also one of the few days where everyone comes to celebrate you, so naturally you want to stand out from the crowd. Everyone wants their day to be a day that people will remember, and your dress can play a large part in that. There are many different ways to make your dress be something that your guests will talk about for a very long time.

Naturally, when it comes to doing something unique with your wedding dress style, you want to start with the dress itself. The best way to have a completely unique dress is to make it yourself. If you are good with a needle, you could sew your own dress. There are also many seamstresses that can make a dress that you design, although it will cost a fair amount of money. Still, when you have a dress that you made yourself it is something that can be passed down through the family for generations.

There are many variations you can have for a wedding dress since the days are long gone when the dress has to be a standard plain white dress that touches the floor. Starting with the sleeves, decide what kind of style fits best with the rest of your ensemble. You can take your hairstyle, skin tone, and personal preference into account. The more unique styles tend to be asymmetrical sleeves, or a French Innocence neckline. You can still pick a common sleeve and neckline and modify the rest of the dress to make it unique.

You have a lot of options when it comes to the body of your dress. You can have a corset to enhance your feminine figure around the outside of the dress. This could also give you the opportunity to add some color to your dress as well. If you aren't comfortable with a corset, you could always have a sash around your waist instead. The bottom of your dress can be short or long and you can use different fabrics to make it stand out. Something with a pattern, especially one that has color, would really make your dress unique. Having lace ruffles over your dress adds elegance and will make you feel like a princess, if that is the look you are going for.

Whether you have a dress custom made or buy one from a store, you can use accessories to make your wedding dress style different from other brides. Sleeves have gone out of style, especially with younger brides, but they still can complete an ensemble and you can use them to make yourself stand out. Some accessories that aren't often used include cloaks and shawls, both of which can make your wedding dress truly unique. Rare pieces of jewelry will also pop, even on the plainest dresses, making you look stunning and your guests in awe at how beautiful you are on your wedding day.

Weddings and the way they are conducted, vary greatly from one culture to another and from one religion to another. Many couples who don’t practice a religion seem to want a religious or ethnic wedding ceremony. Here are a few wedding traditions from various cultures. If you find a tradition here that you feel has meaning for you feel free to adapt it for your wedding, without demeaning the culture it came from.

Chinese - During a Chinese wedding ceremony, the couple drink from goblets of wine and honey. The bride is fed jujubes, a date like fruit, to increase the chance of having a son in the near future.

Muslims – a Muslim wedding does not take place in a mosque as one might expect but in the office of an Islamic magistrate, and in the presence of three male witnesses. The contract is made between the groom and the brides father or closest male relative, with the girl’s consent. The groom is required to give the bride, money gold and gifts to insure her future. When all of this is completed the papers are signed and the couple is now married. The bride then returns to her parent’s home to get ready for the reception.

African-American – Many African-American couple today are opting for traditional east African wedding ceremonies but most have an American Wedding. However more and More couples are incorporating the “jumping the broom” ritual into their weddings. This practice originated during the era of slavery when slaves were forbidden to marry. Jumping the Broom, was a way of expressing their commitment to one another. Brooms were used in African homes to sweep evil away from the home and family. Some people believe that the ritual may have been a way of rejecting the evil that forbade their union.

Jewish - There are three different branches within Judaism, Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed. Orthodox grooms “Veil” their brides in a ceremony before the actual wedding to signify that they are betrothed. Then the groom signs the contract, called the Ketubah, a beautifully decorated document which details what the groom promises to provide the bride. Both men and women have to have their heads covered. The ceremony takes place under a canopy. After the vows are said, the Orthodox groom places a plain gold band on the ring finger of his bride’s right hand. The reformed bride wears her ring on the left hand. The Contract is read and the ceremony ends with the Seven Blessings. The Groom breaks a glass with his heel to remind the congregation of the Destruction of the Temple and other catastrophes that have befallen the Jewish people.

Native American There are many Native American tribes while some wedding traditions are shared by several tribes, some are unique to just individual tribes. We will only go into a few here.

Northern California Traditions -
A man of low social standing would pay only half the bride price and then move into his in-laws home and be under the rule of the brides father. The Bride’s family would allow this because they needed another man in the family.

Jewelry is considered a shield against evil and both bride and groom wear turquoise and silver jewelry at the wedding.

Hopi Tradition - Either the male or the female may propose, they do it by presenting food gifts. No marriage between members of the nuclear family are permitted.

Every culture has its own wedding traditions and they deserve to respected. Many young couple today are choosing to incorporate the traditions of their ancestors rejected by their parents and grandparents in an effort to become "“more American".

Why is a guest book so important for weddings? Why is it important for the wedding couple?

Guest books are important for the couple because it is the record of the guests and their wonderful comments for the bride and groom. It is considered a treasured memento of the couple's wedding that they can go back to year after year as they celebrate their anniversary. Many couples do this reminiscing thing while celebrating their wedding anniversaries to bring back the memories of the celebration- a get-together of families and friends who have given their thoughts and blessings to the couple for a new-found life together.

If you are planning for your wedding, it is an important task to look for unique wedding guest books that you can choose from to make your wedding celebration unique and complete. This task should be personal and you are obliged to pick yours according to your preferences as a couple and as a complement to your wedding.

1. Themed Wedding Guest book

Themed weddings usually call for tie-ups of other elements such as invitations, attire and many others. If you don't have a particular theme for your wedding, the usual thing to do is to tie your wedding guest book to the color scheme or motif.

A classic and elegant wedding calls for an elegantly designed one with either white or ecru pages, and a motif hardbound cover. You may also want to personalize your guestbook by ordering it from an online stationery store or wedding accessories shop. Finding these personalized guestbooks are easy as the click of your mouse.

 2. Photo Wedding Guest Book

There are two types of photo wedding guestbook that you can use during your wedding. The traditional way of taking Polaroid photos during your wedding is one way to have instant photos of family, friends and guests. Take some snapshots of you and your partner with each of your guests [an individual or group or family]. However, in this day and age, the digital camera is a handier piece of gadget that most people are fond of using. However, printing the photo could only be done after the wedding if this is the case; so make sure that your guests sign on specific pages especially for them.

The other type of photo wedding guest book is where the book itself has photos of you and your partner. Normally, photography studios offer this service as an inclusion to their normal photography services. This is apart from the wedding album itself, but this guest book contains photos of the wedding couple during the pre-nuptial photo shoot. The guest book is usually a magazine-type and hardbound, and each page has photos of the couple which appear to be part of the design. This is passed on to the guests during the wedding reception where they can write their well-wishes and congratulatory notes.

3. Wedding Guest Book Plate/Platter

A ceramic plate or platter is a fun and very unique way of having your guests sign and wish you on your wedding day. A large plate/platter is better for weddings of more than 50 guests and you can keep this as a home decor [usually a focal point of a particular room]. Don't forget to provide a fine-point marker to your guests to ensure that their messages will stay permanently on the ceramic surface. You can order these guest book plates/platters online and some stores may also include special markers as well.

4. Monogrammed Wedding Guest Book

This is another personalization method that you can apply to your wedding guest book. You can order a custom-made wedding guest book which bears the monogrammed initials of the bride and groom. This is a simple addition to your personalized or themed wedding guest book that doesn't cost too much but adds a unique touch to it all in all.

5. Quilted Wedding Guest Book

Quilts by tradition are a great way to involve family and friends to create an entire piece [i.e. blanket or tapestry as the most common] out of patches of fabric that are sewn together. Taking this tradition to create a wedding guest book is a unique and interesting way of involving your family, friends and guests to piece together their wishes and good lucks.

Provide your fabrics of choice to each of your guests and make sure to provide also some fabric markers. You can ask you groomsmen and bridesmaids to hand out the fabric pieces and markers to your guests. You can also task them to collect the completed pieces and keep them in a box so you can take all of their wishes with you after the reception. The task of sewing the fabrics together can be done by you and your partner or you can ask family members to help out. You can frame the quilt once it's sewn and display it on the wall of your home.

These are just a few of the many ideas that you can apply when you are planning for a unique and interesting wedding guest book. Use your imagination and picture how you would like your wedding guest book will look like. If you are stuck with ideas, you can browse the internet for more info, samples and ideas from wedded couples as well.

Retail stores have sections devoted to all things wedding, from do-it-yourself invitations and favors to table decorations. But for the largest selection of themes and colors, all you have to do is shop the World Wide Web. The Internet has everything you need to decorate specifically for your wedding. Any item you need, cocktail napkins, mints, or matches can be imprinted with your names and wedding date.

If you want to see your decorations before purchasing a large quantity of them, some online retailers will send sample swatches of colors for fabric items or a small sample item. Check out a bridal expo, they usually come to larger cities a few times a year, so one may be near you.
Before you by every decoration you think you might need, find out what is included at the church, if they have their own decorations and especially your reception site. Some venues actually include centerpieces of silk flowers or candelabras in the price of the reception. Also determine a color scheme so you only get what you need and think about how it will look with the colors that are already in the room where your reception will be held.
For decorations that are really personal or unique try home goods stores or craft shows. Craft shows are a great opportunity to find artists with unique talents that you could showcase at your wedding, and might even be something that you can keep to decorate your home. Finally, think thematically, color, season, and personality. If your groom proposed to you somewhere special and you can bring some of that décor to your wedding, it would be a great, individualized touch.
Make a list of everything you need and the amount. You will probably have more pews to decorate than reception tables, so you want to be sure that you have enough of each decoration. If you are going to be making anything yourself, purchase a few extra supplies...just in case!

Weddings in Florida can be anything from a romantic ceremony on the beach to a lavish wedding at a private island resort. Florida is considered the sports fishing capital of the world. It is also famous for its perfect, aqua blue waters. This makes it an ideal location for a beach wedding. The Florida Keys is filled with exotic locations to tie the knot. They have some excellent resorts and waterfront venues.

Marathon Key, which is the largest island in the Florida Keys, is known for its serene beauty and tropical breezes. This can be a great place for many who wish to have a quiet and private wedding. This island is famous for its sunset weddings. Many people consider getting married in the Lower Florida Keys because it offers the perfect setting.

There are wedding coordinators, commonly known as wedding planners, who arrange many of these weddings. They make all the decisions and make sure the entire event runs smoothly. It is always recommended to have a wedding planner plan out the event. Individuals planning on a wedding can also hire photographers and video shooting professionals. They help people capture the special moments. Many restaurants and catering companies offer their services. Seafood is the specialty at Florida Keys weddings, but there should be caterers who can handle any sort of food requests to suit specific needs and desires.

Florida Keys guides provide you with complete information on weddings. It includes wedding gifts, justices of the peace, wedding shopping, florists, photographers, hotel and banquet packages and jewelry. These guides assist people in making their weddings a delightful experience.

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Looking for some unique winter wedding favor ideas that have individual charm and elegance? Those snowflake bottle stopper favors are everywhere now and every store in town seems to run out of them by November. The chrome snowflake bottle stoppers are undoubtedly elegant as well as multifaceted because they can be used for Christmas or after Christmas in January. However, to add more creativity and warmth to winter wedding favors there are several more charming ideas for winter themes and favors.

If you have a knack for sewing and arts and crafts, then this is a beautiful Christmas ornament wedding favor idea. Make heart shaped lace pillows with tiny roses hot glued to the top and a ribbon with your names and wedding date tied on. They make wonderful Christmas tree ornaments for a December wedding. Decorate a tree with these ornaments and have your wedding guests take one as they go home. Your wedding guests will have a special remembrance of your anniversary as they decorate their own Christmas trees every year with your winter ornament wedding favor.
Another great ornament wedding favor idea that can be a little more expensive is to have ceramic ornaments made with your names and wedding date painted on them. Hang the ornaments on a small pine tree that can be near the bridal table. Have the DJ announce that guest may pick their favors from this tree. Another sparkling ornament favor is the glass blown snowflake ornament wedding favors. You can add personalized ribbons to these winter ornaments to create an intimate detail to your favors and it is more inexpensive than engravings and paintings on the actual ornament. The glass blown snowflake ornament is elegant, yet inexpensive and it works for both December and January weddings. Snowflakes can work as wedding favors well into February, since it is so wintry. Place the glass blown snowflake ornament favors simply on each napkin at each place setting at the reception. They can also be placed in an organza bag and personalized with a personalized ribbon.

A nice edible winter wedding favor idea is truffle boxes. Each little truffle box can be wrapped like a Christmas present. It adds to the whole Christmas mood of the reception and your wedding guests will receive miniature Christmas presents as wedding favors. The truffle boxes can also be filled with other Christmas edibles, such as snowballs or fill it with a fun Christmas surprise. Another great winter wedding favors idea are English Crackers. They fit into any holiday season party and they can be filled with winter wedding favor trinkets, such as a snowflake ornament wedding favors and Jordan Almonds. If you don't want to do a lot of wrapping and you are not looking for a Christmas look but a winter themed wedding favor, then take white bon bon boxes and fill them with snowballs, Jordan Almonds, or a wintry mint truffle and embellish with a ribbon that coordinates with your winter wedding colors. The bon bon box winter wedding favor idea is simple to make, yet it shows that you put in the effort to hand make your winter wedding favors.

Other great favor ideas for the winter are winter snow globe favors. Snow globes are always a favorite with guests young and old. The new "Mr. & Mrs. Snowman" globes are so adorable you can't help but smile! Mini Snow globes would be a sensation at any winter wedding and can be found at Chic Wedding Favors. Winter snowflake guest soap favors are great as winter wedding favors or winter bridal shower favors that sparkle as an accent to your winter wonderland. If you are looking for personalized favors, there is a great line of winter hot cocoa mix, coffee, tea, and cocktail mixes. The little packets come in winter designs and can be personalized with names and wedding date. Winter Mint Tin Wedding Favors are also very nice and useful. The tin will be a lasting memory even after the kosher mints are gone.
Be creative and don't be afraid to bring out your craft talents for your winter wedding favors. Your winter wonderland wedding will come alive when you use creative winter wedding favor ideas to make your favors for your special guests. If you don't have time to make favors, then there are many creative and designer favors available that will charming and impress your guests.


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