Posted on June 16th, 2011 by April Knobles in Summer Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors
When summer hits it’s time for pool parties, family barbeques, and colorful patio get-togethers at your house with all your friends. There are so many fun ways to add small touches to your summer events that will set your party throwing reputation above all the rest. With just a little extra effort, and some fun summer party favors, your guests will gasp at your decor while they enjoy some fun in the sun.
When you think of summer wedding favors, you may think of really fancy and pricey items that are not really meant to be used for casual get-togethers. However, you would really be surprised at the wide selection to summer favors that are versatile and affordable enough to be used at any summer party. Although it is easy to skip the favors at a party with everything else that goes into planning, it is always the little touches that really bring a party together and show your guests how much you truly appreciate their company. More »
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Posted on February 1st, 2011 by April Knobles in Beach Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors
Are you getting married in the summer this year? If you are, it is never too early to start planning some of the details for your wedding. The closer to the big day you get, the busier you will be, so now is a good time to take care of some of the planning and ordering. The most popular theme for a summer wedding is a beach theme. Even if you are not getting married at the beach, you can still set the tropical mood with the help of some beach wedding favors. When you choose beach wedding favors for your reception, they will add to the decor on your tables and show your guests that you appreciate them attending.
When deciding on your beach wedding favors you should take a couple things into consideration. The color of your reception decorations will play a big part in which favors you choose as well as your budget. You should also have an idea of what kind of beach wedding favors you think your guests would like. Common wedding favors include place card holders, candles, bottle stoppers, and key chains. You could also go with something unique that your guests will be impressed by such as a crystal clamshell favor.
Here are a few of the most popular beach wedding favors:
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Tags: affordable wedding favors, beach theme favors, Beach Wedding Favors, beach weddings, candle wedding favors, Destination Weddings, Summer Weddings, Wedding Favors
Posted on January 26th, 2011 by April Knobles in Bridal Shower Favors, Bridesmaid Gifts, Engagement
After the engagement is announced and the date is set, one of the next steps is the bridal shower. Traditionally, the Maid of Honor is the one who plans the Bridal shower for the bride. Although it is often a surprise, the bridal shower can be planned with the bride being involved if you like. There are many preparations that go into the bridal shower such as the food, decorations, games, and beverages. One other thing that is often forgotten are the bridal shower favors. A must have for a well planned party to be complete!
Bridal shower favors are a way of thanking all the guests who attended the bridal shower, and showing appreciation to everyone who came to help celebrate. They can be small trinkets, or elaborately designed gifts that everyone can take home. When choosing your bridal shower favors, there is always the question of cost. How much is too much? How much is too little? You don’t want to go overboard, but you don’t want your guests to think you are cheap either.
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Posted on January 19th, 2011 by April Knobles in Wedding Reception, Weddings
When I first started planning my wedding, I thought that having a live DJ was a must. The DJ is the one who gets the party started and guides the reception right? How can a wedding run without someone to play the music, announce the new couple, cue the music for the first dance, and tell everyone what is happening? However, when I started to do some research on getting a DJ, I came to the realization that having a live DJ is quite expensive. The average fees for having a live DJ for 4 hours was between $1,500 and $2,000. Since we were having a wedding on a tight budget, I realized that if I wanted to have a DJ at my wedding I would have to make major sacrifices to the decorations, wedding favors, and refreshments at my reception. Faced with having to make a decision between a live DJ and being able to afford a beautiful reception that I would be proud of, I decided to explore some other options.
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Tags: cheap wedding favors, wedding budget, wedding music, wedding planning, wedding reception music, wedding receptions
Posted on January 13th, 2011 by April Knobles in Weddings
So you chose your wedding theme when you were twelve and you have had your wedding colors picked out since you were sixteen. You finally found your prince charming, and now it is time to get married and have your happily ever after. How would you like to put your wedding planning skills up against three other brides for the chance to win an all expenses paid honeymoon? If you are in the process of planning your dream wedding, then you can’t miss the new reality TV show Four Weddings on TLC.
Four Weddings is a show that gives four brides the opportunity to attend each other’s weddings and then rate each one to see who’s wedding was the best. The brides rate everything from the food and the dress, to the overall experience. There is no lack of cattiness between the four brides-to-be, but it is all in the spirit of competition. After all, their weddings are going to be broadcast on national television and there is a fantasy honeymoon on the line.
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Tags: beach weddings, fairy tale weddings, Four Weddings, Wedding TV Shows
Posted on January 6th, 2011 by April Knobles in Fall Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors, Wedding Reception
It takes a creative mind and lots of organization to plan a wedding. There are many different aspects to planning a wedding in addition to the moment when the couple says “I do”. One very important part of planning a wedding is to make the seating chart. It is very important that all of your guests feel comfortable with where they are sitting in order for them to thoroughly enjoy the reception. In order to make sure that your guests know where they are supposed to sit, place card holders are needed on the table for each guest as this is one way of making each guest feel that their presence is welcomed and cherished.
Here are a few of the top picks for place card holders that have been matched with a wedding theme. This may also give you some ideas on what to choose for your own wedding. Four of the most common wedding themes that correspond to the four seasons in a year are featured below:
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Tags: beach theme favors, Beach Wedding Favors, beach weddings, Fall Wedding Favors, place card holders, spring wedding favors, winter wedding favors
Posted on December 28th, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Wedding bells have been a part of weddings for centuries, symbolizing love, luck and new beginnings. In days gone by, church bells would ring across the countryside to signify that some event was happening at the church, be it a wedding, a funeral or a Sunday service. The bells were thought to bring good luck to the newlywed couple. Some superstitious tales would say that the bells also frightened away evil spirits and bad vibes to ensure marital bliss and happiness. Today, wedding bells are still oftentimes rung as the couple exits the church, as part of the ceremony, or at the wedding reception. Bells are also now a popular wedding theme, used on invitations, attached to centerpieces, and given to guests in the form of wedding bell favors.
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Posted on December 27th, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Are you planning your spring wedding? Don’t forget the wedding favors. Some brides eliminate wedding favors when they are looking to cut costs, but you don’t have to do that. You can find a number of inexpensive wedding favors that are perfect for your spring wedding.
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Tags: bottle stopper, bottle stopper favors, floral wedding favors, inexpensive wedding favors, placecard holders, spring wedding favors, Wedding Favors
Posted on December 23rd, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Reception
Are you getting married in 2011? Congratulations! Planning your wedding can be very stressful. From the big things — like your wedding gown — to the small things — like unique wedding favors — you want to get every last detail just right.
When planning your wedding, browse wedding magazines, websites and books to learn about the latest wedding trends. Then, incorporate some of the hottest trends with some classic wedding traditions to make your big day truly special. Let’s check out some of the hottest wedding trends for 2011.
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Tags: green wedding favors, green weddings, wedding colors, Wedding Favors, wedding planning, wedding receptions, wedding trends
Posted on December 17th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Attire
Every bride knows of the traditional saying “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”, but many have never heard the last line of the saying “and a silver sixpence in her shoe”. The last line of the saying gives us a hint to the origin of the tradition. A sixpence is a silver coin that was worth six pennies in Britain during the Victorian era which means that the saying can be traced back to English origins. A bride who has all of the items in the poem when she gets married is said to have a happy marriage and good fortune throughout married life.
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Posted on December 15th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Attire
With 2011 just around the corner, we are starting to see some of the upcoming trends for bridesmaid dresses in the new year. If you have set your wedding date for the upcoming year, there are some fun new designs that you may want to consider. Often times choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses can prove almost as difficult as finding the perfect wedding dress. Before getting your heart set on something in particular, here are some things that you may want to consider to make the process go smoothly.
Choosing dresses with your bridesmaids is one of the more exciting activities in the wedding planning process that the entire bridal party can take part in. Getting all your girls together can prove a challenge, so be a thoughtful bride and get your bridesmaids some fun favors as a thank you for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend your girl’s day out shopping adventure.
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Tags: bridal shower, Bridal Shower Favors, Bridesmaid Dresses, bridesmaids
Posted on December 13th, 2010 by April Knobles in Fall Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors
Wedding celebrations take place all year long. Couples choose their wedding theme often based on the season in which their wedding will take place. No matter what time of year the wedding is to be held, a couple should have no trouble finding plenty of affordable wedding favors that will beautifully accent the wedding theme.
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Tags: affordable wedding favors, beach theme favors, Beach Wedding Favors, cheap wedding favors, Fall Wedding Favors, spring wedding favors, wedding favor boxes, winter wedding favors
Posted on December 8th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Favors, Wine Wedding Favors
A wine theme is the perfect theme for your wedding if you and your husband are both wine aficionados. Even if you do not consider yourselves wine experts, wine is a classy theme that is easy to pull off for a wedding. You will not have a hard time choosing your colors, decorating, or finding wine wedding favors to match your taste.
For your decorations and centerpieces you can make use of local materials like wine branches, grapes, and leaves. This is a very affordable way to set the mood for a wine themed wedding if you are on a budget. One of the great things about a wine theme is that many of the colors that are associated with wine are rich earthy tones that can be found in nature.
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Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Favors
Showcasing Asian heritage during a wedding is a very popular theme for weddings. Even if one is born and raised in this country, adding the elements and touches that will show one’s roots is a nice touch to a wedding. Incorporating an Asian wedding theme is easy because there are a lot of cute and practical Asian wedding favors that are available.
Before the ceremony, you can distribute a Cherry Blossom Design Silk Fan to the lady guests so that they can cool themselves if the venue is outdoors. These favors are a beautiful and elegant way to keep your guests comfortable while they wait for the ceremony to begin.
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Tags: asian wedding favors, candle wedding favors, fans, place card holders
Posted on September 16th, 2010 by April Knobles in Fall Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors
The leaves on the trees are turning, the weather is cooling, and there is a special Autumn magic in the air that only the Fall season can bring. What a romantic time of year to get married! All your friends and family will be there watching you exchange your vows as you start a new life together. Add the finishing touch to your special day with the perfect Fall Wedding Favors to thank your guests for their love and support.
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Tags: Fall Wedding Favors, seasonal favors, wine bottle stoppers, wine themed favors
Posted on February 7th, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
If you are getting married this spring, don’t forget the wedding favors! Wedding favors are a terrific way to show your guests that you appreciate having them at your wedding and in your lives. Wedding favors don’t have to be extravagant — they can be something as simple as cookies, a picture frame or a candle. More »
Tags: fans, floral wedding favors, green wedding favors, place card holders, spring wedding favors
Posted on January 26th, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Are you looking for some new favor ideas instead of the same old thing you see everywhere? Check out some of the fantastic wedding favors that are new for 2010. More »
Tags: black and white weddings, bottle stoppers, coaster wedding favors, new wedding favors, place card holders, spring wedding favors, Wedding Favors
Posted on October 28th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Attire, Wedding Favors
Reem Acra offers a beautifully line of bridal gowns and evening wear. Her collections are elegant and sophisticated, ranging from vintage looks to modern designs. More »
Tags: blue wedding favors, blue wedding gowns, bridal gowns, unique wedding favors, wedding dresses, Wedding Favors
Posted on October 26th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Attire, Wedding Favors
Liancarlo couture bridal gowns are handcrafted from the finest European fabrics and embroideries. Each wedding gown is conceived, designed, sewn and finished in Miami. Then they are shipped to the exclusive boutiques and department stores throughout the United States and Canada. More »
Tags: bridal gowns, couture bridal gowns, liancarlo bridal, unique wedding favors, wedding dresses, Wedding Favors, wedding gowns
Posted on October 25th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Destination Weddings, Wedding Favors
Mexico is one of the most popular locations for destination weddings. It can be relatively inexpensive compared to some other tropical locales. One of my favorite places to stay in Mexico is Al Cielo Hotel and it’s perfect for weddings. More »
Tags: al cielo hotel, beach weddings, Destination Weddings, riviera maya mexico, Wedding Favors
