Don’t worry, you can still have a fall themed wedding and make it classy and beautiful. Just be sure to find ways to add a touch of class instead of a touch of “red”.

Find the perfect location. You want something that screams beauty, not barnyard, or hunting lodge or anything along those lines.  Find an outdoor gazebo, a garden area or something similar instead.  Being careful of your location can be the difference between classy and redneck.

Choose your colors wisely. Stay away from anything resembling camo and stick to warm rich colors, including rich reds, brilliant oranges, warm creams and or deep browns.  Be sure to check with your bridesmaids as well because not just everyone can wear this color pallet well.

Be sure to pick the perfect time. Fall is not the same everywhere, consider your location, when the leaves will be turning and when it will get cooler.  Especially when considering an “outdoor” location you want to be sure you’re not tromping through too many piles of leaves or shivering because of the too cool fall air.

Don’t panic you can still have a fall wedding and not be considered an episode of My Big Fat Redneck Wedding.

According to the Internet Movie Database, here’s the scoop on who is getting married on the hot July date of July 10 – -

U.S. magazine Life & Style reports Blunt will become Mrs. Krasinski, Underwood will exchange vows with ice hockey ace Mike Fisher in Georgia and Vazquez will wed her longtime boyfriend, basketball star Carmelo Anthony, on the same day.

What’s your favorite thing about following celebrity brides?  Do you like the dresses? The fancy parties?  Or just the juicy gossip that surrounds them.

Leave me a comment and let me know!

How do you decide what to do? Do you “go it alone”, “let your mom help you plan”, “recruit all your best gal friends”, or hire that “expensive wedding planner” that all the girls drool over.  Think about it, this is your big day.  It’s truly all about you and the love of your life.  Sit back for a moment, think about what’s really important and then move forward.

Take the time to weigh the pros and cons of your decision.  Take the time to determine which aspects of your wedding are most important to you.  Then, you can logically and most happily move forward.

You can do it alone.  The choice is whether or not you want to.  There are other options.

I know your mom can get on your nerves, but she is also someone who knows you best so you might want to consider having her as your right hand gal when it comes to wedding planning.  Together you could grab a wedding organizer and get to work.

Or, you may choose to rally your friends and have them take part, just remember the more heads the more opinions there are on the table.

Then, there is the option of done for you!  This works best if you’re busy, you are less worried about all the details and you just want to hurry up and enjoy your big day.  This is when hiring a wedding planner, whether expensive or not is a good choice.

So what’s it going to be?  Just kidding, you don’t have to answer me right now.

Wedding favors have become one of the focal points of many wedding receptions.  Whether big or small, wedding favors are tokens of your special day that your guests get to take with them when they go.  Therefore many couples spend much time on this detail.

There are wedding favors for every wedding theme imaginable.  Your budget and creativity will most likely be your guidelines. 

When deciding on what wedding favors your reception will feature, you should first decide if you want a keepsake, or a practical gift.  Both are great choices, although practical gifts will be seen and used more.

With the wide variety of favors out there, your wedding favors can also double as table decorations at your reception.  There are several candles and frames that can work double duty at the reception.  If you decide to go with some sort of picture frame, you can use them at the reception to hold place or name cards on the tables.  That way your guests know exactly where to sit, and what to take with them.

There are also several favors that can work as bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts.  With cute manicure sets for the ladies and luggage tags for the men, there is a favor for every style and purpose. 

If your wedding budget is a little on the small side, there are several favors that are unique and cost efficient.  Magnets are a sweet memento that will surely to be used and appreciated by the recipient.  Wine bottle stoppers are also a great fit for a tight budget, and can easily be personalized. 

Probably one of the most popular favors is candy.  There are several different varieties of candy available, in containers that fit most wedding themes.  You can also get them in any color needed to match the theme of your wedding.

So, when planning your perfect wedding day, be sure you remember all the basics.  However, your favors, although a staple in most weddings, do not have to break your wedding budget.

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One of the main attractions of any wedding reception is the wedding cake.  For most brides, much planning goes into this one aspect.  Not only is the color, shape, and flavor of the cake important, but so is the cake topper.

Wedding cake toppers are a way for the bride and groom to add a little personality and style to their cake.  Toppers usually carry out the same theme as the rest of the wedding.  Toppers for the wedding cake are available in all sizes, shapes and themes and range in style from simple to elaborate.

With so many options available, the best way to decide on your wedding cake topper is to decide what you want it to say about your wedding.  If you are going with a classic wedding you may want to opt for a topper that depicts the traditional bride and groom.  A porcelain bride and groom wedding topper is a very elegant addition to any wedding cake.

If your theme is more unique and original you may want to consider a photo cake topper.  After all, there is no better way to personalize your wedding cake, than to have your photos on top.

Hearts are also a great wedding cake topper.  The heart is a symbol of love, and weddings are statements of love and commitment, so the two go very well together.  There are several different heart options available.  Silver hearts, porcelain heats, and glass hearts all look stunning atop a wedding cake.

There are countless different styles and color of cake toppers to choose from.  When deciding on yours use it as another opportunity to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

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Fall is a wonderful season to plan a wedding.  The colors are so rich and warm, including yellow, brown, orange, gold, green, burgundy, tan and cream to name a few.  With fall being the season of harvest, there are several different themes to choose from.  A traditional harvest theme, an apple theme, or even a Halloween theme would work well, it all depends on how adventurous you are.

Not only are the colors amazing, but the decorating possibilities are countless.  Adding elements from nature fits perfectly with a fall wedding, and also gives your wedding a unique feel.  Fruits, wreaths, twigs, and even pine cones can become a part of your wedding decor and can all be used to make stunning centerpieces.

The wedding reception is a great place to add fall elements to your wedding as well.  Although the traditional wedding cake may be white, with a fall wedding you may want to consider going with a chocolate cake.  Both white and chocolate cakes would look amazing with the outline of leaves etched on them, or a cascade of leaves down the side of the cake.

Fall wedding favors are also fun.  Depending on your theme, you can go with something cute such as cookie cutters or bookmarks, or you may want to go a little more on the “wild side” and use place card holders that are shaped like leaves in wonderful fall colors.

What ever theme you choose for your fall wedding, it is sure to be full of warmth, love, and beauty.

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Because many people haven’t heard of a wedding that didn’t have flowers, florists seem to have found their niche.  Flowers often take a large chunk out of the wedding budget.  With a little flexibility and some planning, you can enjoy smelling the roses while sticking to your wedding budget.

Consider the size of your bouquets and other floral arrangement.  Bouquets don’t need to be huge, especially for your bridesmaids.  Your florist should be able to suggest ways to get more bang for your buck, such as including more greenery with your flowers, weaving in fabric that matches your wedding colors, or other creative ideas.

Instead of flower centerpieces at each table, substitute something less expensive like votive candles or a symbolic object, like a miniature Eiffel tower if you got engaged at the top or plan to honeymoon in Paris.

Also consider where you can reuse arrangements.  If you had flowers in your ceremony, where can you put them at the reception to give an extra nice touch?  Places to consider are: the food or dessert table, the bar, the restrooms, or near the band.  Since you have spent money on beautiful flowers, get as much use out of them as possible.

Another way to decrease florist costs is to be open to considering different types of flowers.  Many florists claim that brides often come in wanting specific types of flowers.  Particular flower requests can really drive up the price based on the type of flower, its popularity and the season.  Most likely a florist can take your preferences and come up with something very similar that you will be pleased with and which will cost less.

Consider which of your honored guests need lady corsages and then ask the women beforehand if they would prefer a pin-on or a wristlet corsage.  Light or sheer fabrics often require the florist getting up close and personal in order to pin on the flowers and at the same time avoid stabbing the recipient.  Putting a pin through some fabrics may also leave a hole, something your guest will likely want to avoid.  So rather than taking a guess as to what your guests would want, ask them what they will be wearing before placing the corsage order.

If you are willing to put your own efforts and creativity into flower duty, you can put together your own spectacular bouquets with fresh flowers from a nearby farmer’s market.  Another option is to ask for help from a friend or relative who would be good at such a task.

Fortunately, for many brides choosing and ordering flowers is usually one of the easiest and most enjoyable tasks.  Remember however to have someone call the florist a few days before the wedding, then a day before the wedding and then the day of the wedding, to make sure everything is in order.

Tip:  Remember, taking on tasks such as putting together your own flowers may add to your stress level.  As the bride, you already have a lot to think about on the day of the wedding.  Taking on other duties is entirely based on your preferences, how well you organize, how well you manage time and how much help you have available.

The right topper could even be used after the wedding is over. With the styles available today they make wonderful reminders that you can set on a table or bookshelf to look at each day. These are for more than decoration; they are a lovely reminder of your special day for you and your groom.

A lot of these can be personalized. They may have your names and wedding date or just your initials. This may greatly depend on the topper you choose. Some are designed with your initials while others can have whatever you want engraved.

You can even add a picture of the bride and groom on top of the cake itself. This is a wonderful way to personalize things a bit. Rather than a plastic bride and groom, you have the actual couple there to view. Your biggest problem may be deciding which picture you want to use.

If you want to be creative then you could even make your very own topper. You can use artificial flowers and lace or ribbon and whatever else you want to make something you will love. This might also be a wonderful idea if you have a hard to place theme for your wedding. For a beach wedding you could even use sea shells.

You might want to have more than one topper especially if you have multiple cakes. You can link these to create a theme or use one central topper as a centerpiece. You could have your names on one and the wedding date on another.

Even the traditional toppers have come a long way. Aside from the bride and groom they even offer them for same sex weddings. They have a few that are comical with the bride dragging the groom to the altar. They also offer toppers for interracial weddings.

The Wedding Printer can provide a wide variety of wedding cake toppers. Start looking today and find the perfect one for you. It’s all about the couple getting married and helping them remember a special day in their lives for many years to come.

What is a Nightmare Bridesmaid?  Well, this bridesmaid shirks her responsibilities, doesn’t show up for fittings and gives an inappropriate toast.  She rolls her eyes behind the back of the bride, offers her opinion when she wasn’t asked, and embarrasses not only the bride, but herself.

This is my personal recount of being a bridesmaid – perhaps even a Nightmare Bridesmaid.  No, I didn’t know anything horrible, but I did cause the bride some unneeded stress. However, I only recognized this as I matured and then later became a bride myself.

My first offense was that I wasn’t attentive to the pre-wedding parties.  In fact, I don’t know if I even RSVP’d to the shower that the bride’s sister hosted.  I figured that since I was living out-of-state, everyone naturally assumed I wouldn’t be coming.

In addition to that, I requested that the bride not buy us shoes with a tall heel on them.  My reasoning was that I am already quite tall and towering over my friends makes me feel self-conscious.  I also telephoned the bride mere days before her wedding complaining that my bridesmaid dress was too big.  Not so big it was going to fall off, it just wasn’t very flattering on me.

And the icing on the cake was probably when I saw the bride’s seating assignments for the head table.  She had us at a long table at the front of the reception room, sitting in a repetitive order of groomsman, bridesmaid, groomsman, bridesmaid and so on.  I actually had the nerve to ask her if she really meant to do that!  I was disappointed because I was in town specifically for this occasion and wasn’t able to sit near my friends – the other bridesmaids – who I never get to see!  Instead I was sandwiched between the groom’s father and another guy I didn’t know – super fun.

So, I wasn’t awful, right?  But I certainly wasn’t great.  And here’s the thing:  I should have simply sucked it all up.  I would have RSVP’d (something I now consider a cardinal sin not to do!), I shouldn’t have stressed about the shoes, the dress or the seating chart.  If I were to do it over again, I wouldn’t utter a peep.  I would smile, nod, and be encouraging and therefore the best darn bridesmaid ever!

Fortunately, my friend is still friends with me.  Whether she considered me as much a pain in the butt as I now look back and recognize myself as being, I don’t know.  We never talked about it.  But it is something I regret.  As I get older I have come to realize that when it comes to special, lifetime occasions such as weddings, it is better to make the people you are there celebrating happy rather than to focus on yourself.  ‘Cause it’s just not about you.  (It’s about the Nightmare Bride!)

Tip:  If you are the bride, understand that weddings are stressful and sometimes your bridesmaids forget it’s not about them.  Be patient and understand that they really don’t mean it.  I appreciate my friend for letting my mistakes slide!

Fortunately, there are no rules regarding bridesmaids.  These days, wedding parties don’t need to be equal in numbers, nor does a bride necessarily have to have only female bridesmaids.  Men are now invited over to our side!

Regardless of whether you have one bridesmaid or eight, most likely you have chosen those individuals because your relationship with them means a lot to you.  Asking them to participate in something as personal as your wedding emphasizes the roles you play in each other’s lives.  Being a bridesmaid involves giving a fair amount of personal time, energy and even finances to this event.  Because these people mean so much to you and they are helping you out as a bride, finding ways to thank them is usually a priority of the bride at some point in the wedding.

So, how can you thank a bridesmaid?  Begin the first time you ask them.  When you ask them to take part in the celebration of your wedding, tell them why you have chosen them.  Speak from the heart and make it personal.  Tell a funny story about when the two of you met, or a favorite memory you both share.  List their personal characteristics that make them dear to you and therefore why you want them beside you on one of the most important days of your life.  People like to hear complimentary things about themselves and we don’t do it nearly enough.  Asking someone to be your bridesmaid is that perfect opportunity.

Many brides give their bridesmaids a gift on the day of the wedding as a symbol of their appreciation.  The best gift is one that the bridesmaid can either really use or will really appreciate.  Some times the best ways to thank your friends are easy and not very expensive.

Tip:  Below is a list of some appreciated ways to say “Thanks for being my bridesmaid!”

• Pay for their bridesmaid dress.  This allows them to enjoy participating in the wedding without having to stress over how they are going to pay for it.
• Leave a pair of Crocs on the reception chair of your bridesmaids.  They come in cute colors that can come close to matching your dress.  This will save your bridesmaids’ feet from dancing in heels and looks much cuter than dancing around barefoot.
• A thank you gift could be a pampering session at a salon.  A luxury item is something that people rarely will spend money on themselves so they appreciate it when someone else gives it to them.
• Give a specific item that you know the individual really could use or has wanted for a while but hasn’t bought for themselves

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Your cake is going to be the core that everything will need to tie into. The cake topper that you initially choose will need to be a reflection on your style and the theme of the wedding. Due to the technology that we have today, there are plenty of great choices that you will have at your fingertips. The main thing that you need to do is take your time to ensure that you get exactly what you are looking for.

Many people today still love the idea of a traditional wedding. There continues to be a plethora of these wedding cake toppers that will suit your needs. Why not choose the bride and groom dancing or kissing on top of the cake? You can even choose toppers that will go along with your personal ethnicity.

You also want to ensure that the topper that you choose is a true symbol of love between you and your chosen partner. You can even incorporate the likes and common interests that you share on top of your cake. For example there are sports wedding toppers, fishing toppers and even toppers for the motorcycle enthusiasts.

Many couples like to take designing a cake topper to the next level and they actually create a small scene on top. Along with the bride and groom you can add small decorative flowers, or other accessories that will help complete the cake! Small jewels and gems can also help to make your entire cake sparkle! Customized wedding cake toppers are all the rage for couples within the younger generation.

Take a look online and make sure that you have pictures and descriptions to help choose the right wedding cake topper.  Pick something that will fit right along with your person style and overall theme of the wedding.

Flowers are often considered an essential part of a wedding.  I have never been to a wedding that took place without them (although I am sure it has happened)!  A bride will often chose her flowers based on her favorite types, scents and colors.

Because many people haven’t heard of a wedding that didn’t have flowers, florists seem to have found their niche.  Flowers often take a large chunk out of the wedding budget.  With a little flexibility and some planning, you can enjoy smelling the roses while sticking to your wedding budget.

Consider the size of your bouquets and other floral arrangement.  Bouquets don’t need to be huge, especially for your bridesmaids.  Your florist should be able to suggest ways to get more bang for your buck, such as including more greenery with your flowers, weaving in fabric that matches your wedding colors, or other creative ideas. 

Instead of flower centerpieces at each table, substitute something less expensive like votive candles or a symbolic object, like a miniature Eiffel tower if you got engaged at the top or plan to honeymoon in Paris. 

Also consider where you can reuse arrangements.  If you had flowers in your ceremony, where can you put them at the reception to give an extra nice touch?  Places to consider are: the food or dessert table, the bar, the restrooms, or near the band.  Since you have spent money on beautiful flowers, get as much use out of them as possible.

            Another way to decrease florist costs is to be open to considering different types of flowers.  Many florists claim that brides often come in wanting specific types of flowers.  Particular flower requests can really drive up the price based on type of flower, its popularity and the season.  Most likely a florist can take your preferences and come up with something very similar that you will be pleased with and which will cost less.

Consider which of your honored guests need lady corsages and then ask the women beforehand if they would prefer a pin-on or a wristlet corsage.  Light or sheer fabrics often require the florist getting up close and personal in order to pin on the flowers and at the same time avoid stabbing the recipient.  Putting a pin through some fabrics may also leave a hole, something your guest will likely want to avoid.  So rather than taking a guess as to what your guests would want, ask them what they will be wearing before placing the corsage order.      

If you are willing to put your own efforts and creativity into flower duty, you can put together your own spectacular bouquets with fresh flowers from a nearby farmer’s market.  Another option is to ask for help from a friend or relative who would be good at such a task.

Fortunately, for many brides choosing and ordering flowers is usually one of the easiest and most enjoyable tasks.  Remember however to have someone call the florist a few days before the wedding, then a day beforethe wedding and then the day of the wedding, to make sure everything is in order. 

Tip:  Remember, taking on tasks such as putting together your own flowers may add to your stress level.  As the bride, you already have a lot to think about on the day of the wedding.  Taking on other duties is entirely based on your preferences, how well you organize, how well you manage time and how much help you have available.            

The wedding cars have always been an important accessory for any wedding. Generally, both the bride and the bridegroom arrive in the wedding party in cars. Prior to the invention of cars, the brides and bridegrooms used to arrive in horse-drawn carriages. The use of white or brown horses was mandatory in such wedding carriages. With the invention of cars, the horse-drawn carriages have made way for engine-driven cars.

Generally people prefer to use white cars. White is the color of peace and purity, which goes well with the wedding environment. Most of the brides and bridegrooms prefer to hire such a car, which suits their passion as well as budgets. Cars like the Mercedes, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Chrysler etc. are popular cars, used for wedding purposes.

Well, choosing a car by its company name may not be enough. There are various makes of cars available in the market, for hire. This allows you to choose the one that suit your requirements best. You can go for a normal 4-door sedan, or a 2-door convertible or roadster. You can also go for a limousine or a stretched limousine. If you are adventurous enough, you can hire a red off-road vehicle and take your bride for a cool ride after the wedding is over. If you are more adventurous, then go forth to hire a Harley Davidson and enjoy the wind in your hair, with your partner.

It is a great idea to choose a vintage or classic car too, as that will add an element of class to your wedding. The options are limitless, the choice is yours to make.

The green wedding has evolved as a popular wedding theme and many wedding planners are suggesting their clients to opt for the green wedding rather than the traditional style. In a green wedding, there is an old world charm attached to it. The wedding is also considered to be more romantic, due to its outdoor setting.

In a green wedding, the bride is not supposed to do her make-up with chemical-based colors and products. The make-up ingredients are essentially natural. This imparts a natural glow in the face of the bride.

In a green wedding, the act of butterfly release is totally avoided, since this endangers the life of the butterfly. Candles made from bee wax are also not used in a green wedding. The use of plastic is either avoided or minimized in such green weddings. The use of porcelain and glass is preferred in such weddings.

In green weddings, generally vegetarian food is served. This is another way to save the environment as well as the animals, which are slaughtered for the feast.

In a green wedding, the choice of fabric, for the gown of the bride is usually hemp. Hemp is a plant which can be grown without the use of pesticides and it does not make the land infertile, like cotton. Hemp being an environment friendly plant is a preferred fabric for the dresses of other bridesmaids too.

In the green weddings, flowers of plants, which have been grown without the help of pesticides, are used.

Generally, sachets containing non-pesticide flower petals, herbs and other environmental friendly items are handed out as favors, by the bride in green weddings. Many brides choose to register themselves in some organization which is working for the betterment and restoration of environment, rather than handing out favors.

The green weddings are also accompanied by a concept of reuse. Careful attention is paid to ensure that no material is wasted. Steps are taken to ascertain that there is maximum reuse of the wastes generated from the wedding party.

Green weddings cost more than traditional weddings. But, if we care about our environment, it is the best way to begin a new life for the newly wed couple.

Finding a suitable maid of honor is not that simple, as you may think. The difficulty arises from the fact that the duties of the maid of honor are pretty vaguely defined. In most of the cases even the lady who is the maid of honor, is unaware of her expected services. Every bride wants her wedding to as perfect as her dream. She wants her maid of honor to do the duties that she wants her to do. But the problem arises when in most cases the brides forget to communicate to the maid of honor, about her plans and expectations. Even if the brides do manage to communicate, more often than not, it is incomplete.

The maid of honor is supposed to take part in every process of the marriage, right from the invitations to choosing the gown, helping in the decorations to helping in the registry. The maid of honor also takes care of the bridesmaids. She hosts the bachelorette party as well as the bridal shower. It is surely a very demanding job to be a maid of honor.

Here are a few tips, which will help you chose the right maid of honor for your wedding:

• Be very clear in what you are expecting from your maid of honor and make sure that your plans and ideas are communicated to her, personally, by you.

• The maid of honor need not be from your family. Choose a lady who is capable of executing your plans perfectly.

• It is always better to choose a lady from the locality, as your maid of honor, where the wedding will take place. A local lady will be much more resourceful.

• Before choosing a lady as your maid of honor, try to get information on her past performance. It is better to choose an experienced person, since she will be better equipped to handle the situation if anything goes wrong.

• It is better to consider more than one lady for the position of the maid of honor and then choose the best from the group.

Think well and then take a decision on who shall be your maid of honor. The success of your wedding party will depend on her.

Prior to choosing a wedding cake, you need to finalize on the place of the wedding party. You need to finalize a wedding dress as well as the décor and the theme of the wedding. All these must compliment each other and the wedding cake must emerge as a composite part of the whole event, rather than being a separate entity. 

Many people prefer to choose the cake first and then match the other requirements accordingly. But this is a difficult approach. It is much simpler to plan all other things first and then choose the design and type of wedding cake to match with the environment.  

The bridal cake is actually considered to be the next most important object of attraction, after the couple. Many guests take time to admire the cake, before taking their seats in the party. Whatever the circumstances, the cake is undoubtedly an important object of attraction.  

The wedding cakes have evolved a lot in the past few decades. There have been lots of experimentations with the ingredients, shapes and icings on the cakes. Many couples prefer to have an exquisite cake made especially just for their wedding. Others prefer to go with the traditional cheese or fruits cake.  

The more modern approach of wedding cakes is all about experimentation. A bride can order a cake that has her favorite colors. You can also choose your favorite flavors, which are to be incorporated in that cake. The designs can be as unlimited as your imagination. There can be cakes in the shape of trees, birds, cupid and mountains amongst numerous other artistic designs. 

The basic factor in the wedding cake decoration is the amount of money you want to spend on it. If your budget is moderate, then try to go for the traditional cakes, which can be less expensive. If you plan to loosen your purse strings, you can go for an exotic version of the wedding cake.  

There are innumerable forms and ways by which you can personalize your wedding cake. The importance of wedding cakes lies in the related rituals. Sharing of the wedding cake symbolizes love, prosperity and peace in the married life.

Table decorations are one of the most important and perhaps the most ignored parts of the wedding decorations. People often tend to ignore or overlook the importance the table decoration in a wedding party.

The primary task is to choose the correct shape and size of the table that is a perfect match with the locale as well as the ambience. There are various shapes of tables that are available in the market. The shapes include square, rectangle, triangle, oval and circular. Now-a-days the unsymmetrical tables are gaining popularity as a part of the total wedding theme.

The tables also come in various materials. There are glass tables with wrought iron legs, glass tables with wooden legs, glass tables with marble legs and also total wooden tables. The materials are to be chosen according to the budget and decorative requirements of the wedding party.

The table cloth is the first thing that catches the eye. The table cloth must be of a perfect shape. It should neither be too big nor too small. The table cloth must be of soothing color and not too jazzy. It must be in alignment with the overall decorative theme. Exclusive handmade table cloths add a touch of exclusivity to the whole décor.

The center piece kept on the table is also very important. The options are limited only with imagination.

Various kinds of candles are the popular choice as the center piece for the tables. Candles come in various sizes and shapes, starting from cupid to heart, which can be used in the wedding decorations. Aromatic candles are also being used, to add a unique touch to the atmosphere.

Beautiful vases, with lovely flower dos are also used as the center pieces for the table. Colorful vases along with colorful flowers make the environment vibrant as well as jubilant.

In many wedding parties, the center piece is actually a small statue, with small lights giving an accent to it. This gives the table a very artistic look and adds to the overall charm.

Many wedding parties have specific tables allotted to specific people. For such an arrangement a wedding theme card-holder is an appropriate center piece. These card-holders either carry table numbers or names of the individuals who are supposed to occupy the table.

Besides the actual wedding, the thank yous are the next most important thing. Relatives are very generous at weddings, and if they feel like there was no thought put into the thank yous, they will be insulted. You have to spend a reasonable amount of time on them to make them nice. On the other hand, you are exhausted and just got done planning the party of a lifetime and you really just want to get them done. This was the boat I was in five years ago when I had the greatest idea for a way to streamline the thank you cards so they aren’t as tedious. 

Go to your local rubber stamp making store to get a few stamps made. I had an entire heartfelt note written out in my best hand-writing and I brought it into the store and asked them if they could make a stamp from the note. They said they could and created the stamp. I got a bunch of different colors of ink and brought home the supplies for the thank yous that I had ordered. I got a few of my nieces together and made coffee with my sisters and everyone got a job. They thought that the personalized stamp was the greatest idea. I didn’t think much of it at first, but after I stopped to think about it, it was a pretty good idea. It was a stamp so it would allow us to quickly stamp the heartfelt thank you that I created before. We alternated colors and completed the thank yous (all 500 of them) in about three hours. From the stories I’d heard, it usually takes around 6 hours to get thank yous done. 

This innovation ended up producing a thank you card that looked like it was professionally created. People loved it so much that they thanked me for my thank yous.

Wedding rope-light displays are the most common lighting fittings that are used in the weddings. These lights come in various shapes and colors. The wedding rope-lights are generally placed above the wedding area and also above the party tables. Some rope lights are also placed at the entrance of the party area. These lights are equally suitable for both the indoor and outdoor decorations. The white wire string-lights make a great combination with the rope-lights to create an enchanting environment.

The battery operated mini wedding lights are also becoming popular in the weddings. They come in two varieties; incandescent and LED. The most common use of these mini lights are inside the floral arrangements in the party tables. They add a sparkle to the floral arrangements, by highlighting the colors of the flower, along with a cool light effect.

Wedding string lights are perhaps the most useful piece of lighting. Their use is only restricted by the imagination of the person using them for decoration. The white string-lights are generally available in the LED and incandescent styles. There are many shapes and sizes of string lights to choose from. They are available in mini, globe, C6, C7 and C9 styles. The incandescent lights are much cheaper but they get hot very quickly and their longevity is also limited. The LED lights are expensive, but are much cooler and last much longer than the incandescent ones.

Mini wedding lights can be placed as accents to doors and windows. They are well suited to act as accents for the arbor too. When these mini lights are used in the arbor, it gives the appearance of a starry night.

Lights add sparkle to the total wedding decorations, but they can also be a source of potential danger. So, it is always advisable to take the help of professional electricians while decorating with lights and the quality of the materials thoroughly checked, before final use.