My fiance and I are planning to have a beach wedding, but I must admit, I don’t know the first thing about having one! Is it the same as any other ceremony/reception? Do you need a liscence? I guess I’m at a total lost! HELP!
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Does anyone know where to find nice wedding dresses?
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
I would like it to be simple but nice. My wedding is going to be a Pagan Handfasting, so I would love something hippie-ish and natural. But I would like to see any dresses to keep my options open. Thanks in advance.
Don’t Know What Wedding Flowers To Choose? Here Are Some Tips
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Flowers, herbs and spices have long been used as a symbol to unite and protect a new union. Garlic and onions were thought to protect newlyweds from evil and were often included as an integral part of the ceremony. White garlands were worn to show innocence and chastity but the language of flowers didn’t arrive to Europe until the early 1700s.
The universal flower for weddings is most definitely the rose. White or red are the most common. It was proclaimed by Venus, the Roman goddess of love, that the red rose was the most beautiful of all flowers. So it came to be that the red rose represented true love.
When you are choosing the flowers for your wedding there are several things to take into account.
1) First of all, it is your wedding and should emulate your personality and be the theme for the ceremony and reception. It shouldn’t be what your mother always wanted or your bridesmaid’s favorite flowers. It’s about what you want.
2) Look at a lot of photographs of wedding flowers and bouquets. You need to get familiar with flowers, styles and colors. The internet is an awesome tool for that. It used to be that you’d have to go to a florist to do this and you may still want to but fortunately there are a lot more options.
3) As you browse through the pages, start with style first. Do you like the bouquets that are long with ivy and ribbons, maybe compact and round, exotic, possibly long flowers that you carry on your arm almost like carrying a baby? The reason I suggest style first is because certain flowers are suited to each style.
4) Remember, large bouquets can be very heavy and if you have a small frame then you may want to reconsider a large bouquet. I have done bridal bouquets that have weighed as much as 30 to 40 pounds.
5) Once you have decided on a style then it can be determined what flowers and colors you would like. Sometimes you get lucky and see a bouquet and that is exactly the one you want. But don’t be afraid to get creative. I once did a wedding where the bride (who married on Valentines Day) chose a round red bouquet for herself and the bridesmaid’s wore white and red dresses so we made half the bouquet red and the other half white roses. At the reception the bouquets were then placed in red vases and served as flowers for the head table. It was very effective. You can be as creative as you want.
6) You can also choose flowers for their meanings. Here are some of the more common flowers used in weddings:
Red rose – True love
White rose – innocence and purity, I am worthy of you.
White carnation – fascination, love of a woman
White lily – purity, heavenly
Cala lily – beauty
Red tulips – declaration of love
Babies breath – pure of heart
Blue violet – faithfulness
Hyacinth – loveliness
Iris- warmth and affection
Daisy – innocence
Ivy – eternal love and fidelity
7) If you want fragrant flowers then I would go with white casa blanca or star- gazer lilies, hyacinth, tuber roses, and gardenias. The fragrance would be heavenly.
If you are on a severe budget then you may want to consider doing simple bouquets on your own. It is not that difficult to do. Example; take a dozen or more tulips and stagger them slightly so that the heads are not all together. Take the first tulip in your hand, place the next one so that the tulip head is now about 2 or 3 inches lower and so on. Take the ribbon of your choice and tie them together. Make a simple bow and there you have it. You can also do this style effectively with calla lilies, gladiolas and blue delphinium. If you want to save a lot of money then this can be an alternative for you.
Regardless of the size and budget of your wedding, just remember, this is your day. Do it the way you want to and have fun doing it.
Willie is freelance writer, researcher and floral designer who provides resources and information on health and wellness and anything flowers which is her passion. http://www.herweddingsite.com
Do you know of any less expensive wholesale wedding supplies websites with prices?
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Tablecloths, runners, table skirts, chair covers, guestbooks and so on? I’ve seached, most dont have prices.
Does anyone know of a good program to make wedding invitations with?
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
I’m getting married and a year and 1/2. I wanted to know a good program to design wedding invitations with. I am computer proficient. and already have PhotoShop CS3 for OSX. Sooo I need something w/ a little bit more a formal layout. also a suggestion for a printer would be nice too.
Does anyone know where you can browse or find sample wedding dresses for sale?
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
My Fiance’ is looking for websites that offer sample wedding dresses for sale. Does anyone know of any good sites?
What You Need to Know About Wedding Photography: Not all Wedding Photographers are Alike!
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
If you know what you want and what you can afford, you can find the right wedding photographer to make your wedding a memorable event!
If you are planning a wedding and wondering whether you should hire a professional wedding photographer to take your wedding photos, there are some things you should consider.
If you have a friend who is a GREAT photographer or a professional photographer, you might be tempted to ask your friend to take your pictures, thinking you will save some money.
This CAN be a success if you and your friend plan all the details and if you let your friend know exactly what you want and do not want and when you want her/him to be involved and when you want him to stay out of the way.
Everyone has a different preference for what wedding photographs they want and how inconspicuous they want the wedding photographer to be, so be sure you talk in detail about what you want. If your friend has NEVER done wedding photos before, you should consider a professional wedding photographer.
You only have one shot at this and you don’t want to be a guinea pig! If your friend HAS taken wedding photographs before, ask to see them so you know what you will be getting in the bargain. You don’t want to end a good friendship over poor or missing pictures.
If you are hiring a professional photographer, be sure you get to see his/her portfolio and go over the details of what you want. Tell him where and when the wedding is and be sure he has directions to the service and reception so that you aren’t waiting for him to arrive! Ask about the equipment he has. What if it rains the day of the wedding? Can he accommodate that? Does he also take video or just 35 mm pictures?
Get some references and call to ask about the experience these other couples had. Was the wedding photographer professional and polite with guests and the bridal party? Was she too pushy or obvious in taking her pictures? Did she get all the special shots she promised?
Ask the prospective wedding photographer how he develops his pictures (does he have his own lab, does he use a professional lab?) and how long it will be before you get your proofs of the pictures from which you will choose your final selection.
TRY to get a contract from the wedding photographer that puts all of this in writing. From the timing of the shots, to the payment schedule (don’t pay the entire fee upfront), you should have a written agreement in case anything goes wrong.
Think about what it would be like if this photographer does not fulfill his end of the bargain and you do NOT get the pictures of your wedding. Make you sure you understand the FULL cost, when deposits and final payments are due, what packages you can choose, how many pictures you will get, and get it all in the contract.
Meet and talk to several wedding photographers and companies before you choose the one you want. Hiring a wedding photographer is not an impersonal decision. This person will have to care about what you want and genuinely try to fulfill your expectations. He will also interact with the guests and the bridal party, so you want someone who suits your style and preferences.
Be sure that you understand whether the person you meet is the person you will have on the day of the wedding. If you are contracting a large wedding photography business, and there are other photographers, you should meet the photographer who will actually take your wedding photographs.
The cost of a wedding photographer will vary widely depending on the area of the country in which you live and the prevailing rate for wedding photographers in that area.
Price will also depend on the size of your wedding, what you want in the way of posed and casual photographs, how many photographers are going to be working at the wedding, etc. You can pay from $1,000 to $20,000 so be sure you know what you want and WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD!
In addition, you will pay between $20.00 and $50.00 for reprints. Regardless of where you live, you can plan to spend, on average, between 10% and 20% of your total budget on your pictures.
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Does anyone know any shops in Ohio that you can purchase wedding supplies?
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
I am looking for shops that sell everything from cake toppers, to favors, to things to make favors. I just don’t want to buy over the internet because I want to see the items I am buying first. Any suggestions would help out tremendously. Thank you
does anyone know of a shop that buys second hand wedding dresses in the west midlands?
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Hi, I’m looking for some help to sell my wedding dress. I got married 4 weeks ago and don’t have the space to keep it, so I’m looking for any shops that buy second hand dresses, ideally in the Birmingham area? Any help would be magical. Catherine.