Summer Wedding Favors Dress Up Any Occasion

Posted on June 16th, 2011 by April Knobles in Summer Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors

Flip FlopsWhen 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 »

Beach Wedding Favors for a Summer Wedding

Posted on February 1st, 2011 by April Knobles in Beach Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors

flip-flop-luggage-tagAre 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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How Much Should You Spend On Bridal Shower Favors?

Posted on January 26th, 2011 by April Knobles in Bridal Shower Favors, Bridesmaid Gifts, Engagement

murano-heart-mirror-compactAfter 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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Save Big Money On Your Wedding Entertainment

Posted on January 19th, 2011 by April Knobles in Wedding Reception, Weddings

imagesWhen 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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Four Weddings – Four Times The Fun

Posted on January 13th, 2011 by April Knobles in Weddings

four-weddingsSo 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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Place Card Holders – A Personal Touch

Posted on January 6th, 2011 by April Knobles in Fall Wedding Favors, Wedding Favors, Wedding Reception

TW17016-detailIt 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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The Tradition of Wedding Bells

Posted on December 28th, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors

Kissing Bell FavorsWedding 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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Inexpensive Wedding Favors for Spring

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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Hot Wedding Trends for 2011

Posted on December 23rd, 2010 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Reception

outdoor-weddingAre 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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Something Blue On Your Wedding Day

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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Shopping For Bridesmaid Dresses – Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on December 15th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Attire

Bridesmaid DressesWith 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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Every Season Is Affordable Wedding Favors Season

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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Popular Wine Wedding Favors – Bottle Stoppers

Posted on December 8th, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Favors, Wine Wedding Favors

Solid Chrome Heart Bottle StopperA 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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Asian Wedding Favors – A Traditional Wedding Theme

Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by April Knobles in Wedding Favors

Cherry Blossom Design Silk FanShowcasing 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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Fall Wedding Favors Are In Season

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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Spring Wedding 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 »

New Favors for 2010

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 »

Blue Wedding Gowns from Reem Acra

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 »

Liancarlo Couture Bridal Gowns

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 »

Destination Weddings: Al Cielo Hotel

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 »