If you’re getting married in the winter, this is also as good a theme as any to choose for your winter wedding decoration. However, unlike spring, summer and fall weddings, saying your “I do’s” in the coldest months of the year does not offer you a lot of variations in terms of color schemes for your wedding. But you can take your pick from white, silver, light jewel tones and blue – and perhaps your favorite color as an accent hue.
But the limitations that you have for the wedding color scheme should not deter you from creating a dreamy winter wedding decoration. The hues associated with the winter season are stylish, elegant, dreamy and sparkly – so you’ll definitely have a fun time creating ‘sparkly’ decorations for your winter wedding!
A Host of Winter Wedding Decoration Ideas Just for You!
Now that you have an idea about the colors that you can use for your winter wedding decoration, here are some more specific ideas that you can borrow:
- Incorporate the winter theme on your wedding invitations. What better way is there to inform your guests of your wedding theme than by starting with the wedding invitations? Distribute pure white invitations with a snowflake emblem printed on it. Gold or silver stars, a winter wonderland scene as a background – these all make for an elegant design on your winter wedding invitations.
- Create winter wonderland trees and line them up on the wedding reception area. You can create these trees yourself or purchase pre-lighted trees which you can use to line up the wedding reception area.
If you want to make the trees yourself, all you need to do is get a silver bucket filled with sand or gravel. Then, gather some tree branches which you can spray paint in white. Use silver and gold spray paint sparingly as accents, then ‘plant’ them on the silver bucket.
Add some white fairy lights and you have some gorgeous trees that you can use as accents to your wedding reception décor.
- Pay attention to the little details at the guest’s table on the wedding reception. Use white tablecloths for the tables at the reception area. When you combine these with the white plates and silver cutleries, they will all meld to go with the winter wedding decoration theme. For the centerpieces and table accents, you can use gold and silver confetti or glittery snowflake ornaments which can be scattered on the tables.
Choosing wedding invitations can be a daunting task. Fortunately, wedding invitation experts Eunice and Sabrina Moyle from Hello!Lucky Wedding Invitations have some great tips to help you.
Choosing Wedding Invitations: An Interview with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle
Why is careful consideration of wedding invitations important?
Wedding invitations set the tone for the rest of the wedding and establish a motif or theme that can be carried throughout the rest of the wedding décor, from place cards to table numbers to programs, favors, and food packaging. Some of the best weddings we’ve been involved in designing are full of these personal details, and it often all starts with the invitation.
Why not just use plain invitations?
While it can be more economical to purchase off-the-shelf invitations from a stationery or office supply store, there are several things to keep in mind. First, the quality from some vendors can be poor, as many print-at-home invitations are made to be both extremely affordable, and printable on any (read: the bottom-of-the-line) home printer, which means that the paper can be quite thin, and you might end up with slight perforation marks where, say, an RSVP card is punched out of the template provided.
In addition, it’s important to keep in mind the time, expense, and design limitations that can result from printing invitations at home. You’ll need to factor in layout time, as well as the cost of ink cartridges and custom fonts, if desired; and note that a typical word processing program has less flexibility in terms of typesetting than professional design program.
Given that digital printing and online ordering have recently made custom invitations more affordable than ever before, it’s important be aware of the pros and cons before making a decision.
Can custom invitations be affordable?
Absolutely. Recent developments in digital printing technology mean that you can now get a high quality, full-color print on nice, thick paper in very little time at all (standard turnaround times for custom digital printing range from three to seven business days from proof approval).
Many wedding invitation retailers (particularly those on-line) offer a huge range of designs to choose from, so even if you’re not getting something designed especially for you, you can typically find a design that matches the color scheme, look and feel of your wedding. What’s more, since most invitation designers offer so many customization options (colors, fonts, etc.), it’s unlikely that your wedding invitation will look the same as someone else’s, even if you start with the same template.
Ordering
When should invitations be ordered?
They should be ordered at three to four months before the wedding. Allow up to six months if you are getting your invitations custom designed, artisan printed, or if your invitations involve hand-applied details.
12 to 16 weeks before: Order invitations. Remember to allow a few days for proofing, at least a week for printing, and a week for shipping (assuming rush service is not requested).
11 to 12 weeks before: Address and assemble invitations. Allow an extra week or two if you are using a calligrapher.
8 to 10 weeks before: Mail invitations. Invitations to destination weddings can be mailed as early as 12 weeks before.
4 weeks before: RSVP deadline date.
3 weeks before: Follow up with guests who haven’t responded.
2 weeks before: Assign guest seating and get place cards, favor tags, welcome bags, and the like printed.
What else should be ordered with the invitations?
It is often a good idea to order thank you notes with invitations, as you may receive gifts as soon as the invitations are mailed, if not before.If you are working with a boutique stationer that is able to provide hands-on service, it is a good idea to get a quote upfront for the rest of your wedding day paper needs, such as programs, menus, and place cards, so you can budget and plan accordingly. Have the stationer keep the quote on file, and initiate the actual ordering of these items one to two months before the wedding. Remember to always confirm final quantities, as these may change as the wedding day approaches. Many stationers offer discounts to wedding invitation customers who return for their day-of wedding stationery.
When should the invitations be sent out?
Invitations should be mailed out six to eight weeks before the wedding, 10 to 12 weeks if it is a destination wedding.For small, informal weddings where the guests are mostly local, it is acceptable to send vintage wedding invitations out six weeks in advance.
Keep in Mind
What are some rules of thumb for choosing wedding invitations?
Choose one or two fonts, and stick with them throughout all your wedding paper.
Be careful to choose fonts and ink colors that are legible. Make the words big enough for elderly relatives to read, and always print text in a dark ink color.
Inner and outer envelopes, while once the norm with wedding invitations, are no longer necessary. Save paper and money by sending your invitations in single envelopes.
Never use office labels to address your invitations. Hand address them (setting aside time to do so), hire a calligrapher, or find a stationer that can print custom designed labels for you.
Remember to weigh your invitations. Keep in mind that square invitations and invitations with a hard element (e.g. button closure, charm, etc.) are subject to additional postage charges.
Be sure to leave yourself enough time to order your invitations, particularly if you are ordering a custom design or artisan form of printing. Mistakes happen when you (or your printer) are in a rush.
Be creative, and don’t be too literal. If you’re getting married at a winery, don’t feel like you need to have grapes on your invitation. Instead, use a motif, monogram, or typefaces that are fitting to the venue and set the appropriate tone, but are slightly more personal or unexpected.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Remember that your invitation sets the tone for the rest of your cheap wedding invites, so think ahead to how your invitation’s motifs and colors will flow through the rest of your wedding’s design. Choose a palette of three to five colors (a couple of dominant colors, and a couple of accent colors) to bring cohesion to the event, and use consistent typefaces and designs.
Step 1 in any wedding planning should be selecting your marriage theme. The wedding theme that you at last decide on will make the remainder of your wedding plans and preparations far easier as it narrows down the decisions you need to make for stuff like table favors, decorations, flowers and anything else that you need.
Most couples will work together on deciding what the theme of the wedding is going to be and if they both have a typical interest or pastime it can be reasonably simple to decide on the theme. The bulk of themes are decided on straightforward stuff like color or picking a specific season of the year, but if you need something more flamboyant and strange like a Viking wedding theme then planning would be much more complicated and costs definitely higher. Before you decide on a wedding theme there are a couple of things that you need to consider.
One of the major influencing factors for your wedding theme is the time of year that you need to have your marriage. Many themes aren’t weather dependent, but if your heart is set on a beach theme then you would either have to make a contingency plan in case the weather turns bad or consider a destination wedding in a land like Bali or Philippines where you are guaranteed wonderful bright weather during set times of the year. This can work out more expensive depending on the scale of your guest list, but is unquestionably something to think about when choosing a beach wedding theme.
Cost is also a major consideration when planning your wedding theme. If you are set on a theme which will involve special costumes for guests then you could be in a position to get friends and family involved in giving help with the preparations. Flower arrangements, decorations, catering could be done with assistance from close friends and family to chop the expenses down and give you a bigger budget for props.
Whatever theme you decide on you want to plan it well for it to be unusual. Just because you spend a large amount of money on a wedding theme does not guarantee that it is going to be any different from the other weddings. The key to making a personal marriage theme that’ll be unique is to narrow everything down after you have selected your main theme. Take a forests theme as an example, why are you wanting a forest theme? What interests you about the forest? Is it the trees, the butterflies or the mystery that’s associated with forest life, the fairies, imps or even the mushrooms?
Can you imagine a wedding that uses butterflies as the main theme, the bright colors, and the rounded edges of their wings? The velvety feel that a butterfly brings to mind already magics up thousands of ideas. Being specific at this time will make a fabulous, unusual wedding that’ll be really enjoyed by everyone.
If you are going to have a complex marriage theme, you need to make sure that you debate this with your wedding videographer as they will need to know in advance if they have to bring any special gear or provide extra lighting. Even though your wedding looks great when you’re standing there, making sure that your theme is captured by a professional marriage videographer will ensure that your marriage video comes to life as you watch it over and over again.
The most important part of the wedding, at least for the majority of the guests, is the reception. Needless to say, a greater percentage of success in events depends on food prepared; so, wedding food planning must be well thought of. Yes, food can make or break your wedding, which you have prepared so hard to make it oh-so-perfect. Therefore, make it your priority. Do not underestimate the fact that you are throwing a wedding party not only to share the occasion of your union with your guests, but you are also giving them a feast on food. Thus, time and effort must be invested on wedding food planning. Here are five tips to consider:
1. In looking for a company to provide a catering service for your wedding, ask for referrals from friends and relatives who have been wed. They know better than you do (unless you have the ‘nose’ for good food). Ask for appointment from each of these companies. Make sure that you have given them even the smallest idea of what you expect from them. Choose the one which has the most interesting package.
2. Consider not only the cost, but more importantly, the quality of the food; thus, food tasting should happen right on your first meeting. Ask your groom to go with you. Both of you have to decide on this matter so that no one is to be questioned with the menu choices.
2. If you two can afford a long line of wedding food during your reception, then it is better. You may be able to consider the ages of the people who will attend your wedding. You can have something for the kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors, who mostly prefer healthy food like fish and vegetables. In this way, everyone will be able to eat. You are, therefore, sure that no one will come home with an empty stomach.
3. Ask your catering service to prepare a variation on food—meat, chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, rice, pasta, fruits, sweets, and salad. This should be a must.
4. If you wish to save more, cater your own food. Gather a group of people you know who cook best. Not only are you sure of the food that will be served, but you are also sure that all your guests will be able to eat because with your savings, you can surely prepare a great amount of food.
5. Make sure that you serve them hot. After staying for two hours (or less) in the wedding ceremony, your guests feel tired that they will love to have not only something delicious, but also something hot.
Brides and grooms tend to forget about giving importance to the food. They sometimes go for the one that will cost them little. This should not be the case. They must ensure that they will serve the best wedding food so that people will come home tired from attending your wedding, but full.
Beach Wedding Ceremony music along the Destin Florida coast can be broken down into two major categories. Traditional and Non Traditional
Traditional beach music for your beach wedding on the emerald coast of Florida can be described as having a classical music influence. Canon in D Here comes the Bride and Rondeau are very popular choices for any bride having a beach wedding in Destin Florida. Many brides and grooms choose to use prerecorded music played through a boombox or sound on the beach system. it is customary to choose a song for the bridesmaids to walk down the beach to and a song for the Bride to walk to as well as a song for the newlywed couple to exit the ceremony are from. The couple may also want tothire a local musician to perform the selected songs for their beach wedding ceremony. a violin Harp and guitar are very popular choices. But the Soprano Saxophone can also be a very beautiful addition to any Beach wedding in Destin,Panama City Beach,Pensacola,Perdido Key,Sandestin,Miramar Beach,Navarre Beach,Seaside,Grayton,Blue Mountain Beach, Seagrove, Santa rosa Beach, Beaches of South Walton, Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach Florida.
Non-Traditional beach wedding ceremony music is described as anything other than songs with a Classical flare or background. Tropical beach music played by a steel drum is very upbeat and whimsical to walk barefoot down the aisle. songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow have become very commonly used by brides and grooms as well as Signed Sealed Delivered when the couple walks away. Prerecorded tropical musci is played also through a boom box or sound on the beach system as the bridesmaids and the bride walk down the sugar white sands of the emerald coast of Destin Florida beaches.
Remember that when choosing music it is fine to pick a song that has special meaning to you and your fiance’ or even a special song for the parents of the bride or groom. It is your choice and for the brave it is perfectly fine to mix Traditional and Non-Traditional music
We recommend that if possible, both bride and groom will attend all interviews.
Always carry a note pad and pen to write down important information and questions that may arise during your interview.
Actually, choosing the wedding site location that is just right for you, is a lot of fun.
Before you start looking, you should brainstorm. As you do, take to consideration your wedding budget, your wedding theme, the atmosphere you want at your wedding, your interests, and your guests.
The location is one of the most important aspects of your wedding, so consider carefully what will make yours a special, one-of-a-kind wedding event. You have many option including a do it yourself wedding (friends and family contributing of course.) Following is a list to get you started.
Ideas for wedding sites include:
A Home – do it yourself wedding,
Auditoriums – usually on a rental basis,
Beach – public domain may need permit and or license,
Bed and Breakfast – full service,
Camp Grounds – do it yourself wedding,
Club Houses – do it yourself wedding,
Country Clubs – most offer full service,
Conference Centers- some offer full service, some are on a rental basis,
Convention Centers – some offer full service, some are on a rental basis,
Hotel – Ball Rooms – Grounds or – Gardens. A Gazebo makes a wonderful setting for a wedding ceremony- full service
Houses of Worship – Churches – Synagogues – Temples – Mosques – etc…some offer full service, some are on a rental basis, some can only facilitate the ceremony,
Mansions – full service,
Museums -some museums offer celebration rooms and may even help with special wedding themes, especially historical – usually on a rental basis,
Parks – Great – do it yourself wedding,
Patio – Gardens – do it yourself wedding,
ranches – usually on a rental basis,
Resorts, full service,
Rented Halls – usually on a rental basis,
Stadiums – usually on a rental basis,
Yachts or Cruise Ships – full service,
You can probably come up with some more ideas.
Unless the location is your top priority, choose the dream location and a few alternative sites that will be just right for you, so that if necessary you can be flexible. Some location are natural for weddings and offer all the amanities you need. Others rent the space and leave the rest to you, still others are free but you have to make all the arrangements. So, consider your wedding budget, consider the work involved, consider your guests and choose the site that will afford you your dream wedding. The information you gathered, is actually a wonderful preparation for your interviews.
FULL SERVICE WEDDING SITE and FACILITIES
These are venues that can take care of every little detail regarding your ceremony and reception. You’ll still need to attend to your personal needs. You’ll need to attend to the attire, wedding accessories and wedding gifts for each other, family, and wedding attendants.
SITES AVAILABLE on a RENTAL BASIS
Many wedding sites that are available on a rental basis. Some provide the space, others provide tables and chairs too, while still others provide linens, tableware, flatware and glassware as well. There are also rental based sites that have a working relationship with selected caterers and are familiar with other wedding service providers and vendors.
PUBLIC SITES
Public parks, beaches, gardens etc… make great wedding sites and are perfect for do it yourself weddings. They offer you the opportunity to express yourselves in an unconfined atmosphere. Most are free to use but you’ll need to do the majority of the planning and contracting. Your first step is to find if you need any permits and or licenses. If you do, obtain them.
HOME
Many apartment complexes, condominums, mobil home parke and gated communities have club houses available for residents to use. So whether you choose to have your wedding in a home or a club house, you’ll need to be in charge. Do recruit your family and friends and assign them appropriate tasks. Most will be honored to be asked and excited to be a contributing part of your wedding.
HOW to FIND WEDDING SITES
Once you have chosen the type of wedding site you want for your wedding, do the following:
Ask your family, friends and acqaintances for recommendations.
Attend bridal shows.
search the yellow pages under the appropriate category.
Either call or visit the facility and request a brochure specific to weddings.
You want only the best! Be selective! Before you commit consider the following:
When visiting or calling, were you greeted cordially?
Were you able to obtain the information you requested in a timely manner?
Were the people you spoke with helpful? Too helpful and eager?
Now, check the internet for local wedding sites and go to their websites.
Do you like the look and feel?
Does it provide you with the information you are looking for?
Does it show or tell about unique one-of-a-kind weddings?
Does it offer, Free wedding articles or Free wedding information?
Is the web site helpful?
Did you find a clearly posted name, address, phone and email contact?
If the answer is no to any of these questions, skip it and go to another web site.
Bookmark (favorite) the websites that are agreeable. Place the brochures from facilities you visited in a folder until you are ready to choose a few favorites.
WHAT to EXPECT of the REPRESENTATIVE of the FACILITY YOU VISIT:
A business card of each person you may work with within the facility,
A brochure that explains what is offered and any exclusions, rules, regulations and options,
References,
A tour of the facility so you may check their amenities.
* If you plan not to include children in your reception, do not alienate guests who’d rather bring children than miss your wedding. You should provide a babysitting service for such guests.
For ideas read the article PLEASE – NO KIDS IN OUR WEDDING
Once you made your choice, you need to receive a written contract signed by the person in charge, and dated. The contract must include all of your responsibilities and all of the responsibilities, warranties and guarantees offered by the facility.
Caveat Emptor – Buyer beware!Read each contract very carefully, on, under and above the line.
Be sure that you understand it fully and agree with all the terms.
If you have questions, concerns, or are uncertain, contact them for clarification.
Take into consideration that in most parts of the USA you have 3 days to examin the contract and if you need to, cancel with no penalties.
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Fall wedding flowers decoration is as important as the other aspects that make up a fall wedding. There can be no marriage without flowers and owing to their seasonal availability there are different flowers for weddings planned at different times of the year. There are several ways to incorporate the calmness and serenity of the fall season and much of the décor dependent on it.
The wedding must be in sync with the seasonal characteristics and hence care must be taken while deciding the flowers to be used. There are several ways to add the beauty of the season into the wedding with fall wedding flowers.
Enlisted below are fall wedding flowers classified on the basis of the month the wedding is planned to take place.
* <b>September</b> The most widely used flower in the month of September is the Aster. It is similar to the daisy and is generally used as a filler material. Other fall wedding flowers for this month include rose, iris, sunflower, carnation and lily.
* <b>October</b> Cosmos is one among the choices of fall wedding flowers that are commonly used in the month of October and comes in colors such as pink, white, red, orange and purple. Other options that you can use are hydrangea, mums, roses and gladiola.
* <b>November</b> The Chrysanthemum is symbolic of November. This beautiful fall wedding flower comes in several colors such as white, yellow and pink. Freesia, gardenia, roses and delphinium are some of the other <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=”http://www.americanfloraldistributors.com”> fall wedding flowers </a> that can be used in the month of November.
The main idea behind having a fall wedding is to use the beauty of the fall season to enhance the atmosphere. Bright autumn leaves and other decoration add life to your fall wedding in addition to the fall wedding flowers that have been enlisted in this article.
