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Winter Weddings with Style from Start to Finish

September 26th, 2011 | Rss Feed

When you begin to plan your wedding, it can certainly be a time that is both exciting and stressful time. There are so many plans that have to be made. There are so many choices to make. You do not want to ruin the once in a lifetime moment by getting too overwhelmed. Instead, you can just take the planning of your wedding step by step. Are you planning a wedding during the winter? Winter weddings can be quite unique and beautiful. They are definitely different from any other ceremony.

Just how do you begin planning winter weddings? It should all start with the announcements. Whether you choose to send out invitations or save the date cards, you will want to make sure that they are perfect. The announcements that you send out should reflect on the theme of the wedding. You can pick out elegant, understated announcements. You can also choose announcements that reflect a magical winter wonderland. Your announcements should set the pace of the whole rest of the wedding.

The next step is to determine colors and decorations for the wedding ceremony. The great thing about winter weddings is that they can include a magical sense that you cannot include in ceremonies during other seasons. There are many choices for colors to include, but to create an icy cold feel, consider silver and pale blue or blue and white. For décor, choose winter themed options. You could consider a stand of winter trees or snowy foliage for the main centerpiece.

You could pick flowers that bloom during the winter or branches of holly or mulberry. Depending on the look you want for your wedding, you can choose simple, understated décor items or you could choose to create a glittering fairytale.

Finally, you can plan the reception. Be sure to continue carrying the theme to the reception as well through table centerpieces and window décor that goes along with winter weddings. You may even want to choose winter related foods, and a wedding cake that incorporates the theme.

Winter weddings can certainly be special in more than one way. You have the chance to create a wedding that will be unique from start to finish. After your wedding day is over, do not forget to send out those thank you cards, and do not forget to continue the theme with winter designed cards for this as well.

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DIY Wedding Place Cards

September 9th, 2011 | Rss Feed

Want an interesting do it yourself idea for place cards for your guests? Try picture frames instead of plain place cards. You can do many things with the frames. You can use plain small picture frames and print off your guests’ names in fancy script to put in side the frame. Try using different colors of papers along with different fonts. Cut the paper to fit within the frame space or you can also use a mat to fit it into the frame. Something a little more fun and interesting is to insert photos of your guests, instead of just their names, into the frame. You do not need to have just small frames; you can use any size frame you like. If you want something with a more personal touch, purchase wooden frames and decorate them yourself to include your own personality or to incorporate the theme of your wedding; even if that only means painting the frame to match your wedding colors.

Here are some ideas for you to change the look of a plain wooden frame:

Paint the frame a solid color. Painting or staining the wood provides a bit of protection to the wood. Let dry and then glue different color and different size buttons all over the frame. You can apply as many or as few as you like to achieve the desired look. Painting the frame first allows for the wood to be seen through the buttons. Maybe you do not like the look of buttons. How about silk flowers instead? In this case, make sure the flowers are slightly flat so they will lay better on the frame.

Cut letters or words out of cardstock thick paper. You can either do this freehand, use a cutting machine made for precise cutting (like a Cricut), or buy already cut words and letters from you local craft store. Glue the letters/words all over the frame. When the glue is completely dry, paint over the entire frame and lettering with one color. When the paint is dry, apply a clear coat protector.

Decoupage is also a great way to change the look of something. Decoupage glue can be purchased at your local craft store. Choose a paper pattern. This can be a napkin, tissue paper, scrapbook paper, magazine page, etc. Have several pages of the paper to cover the frame completely allowing for overlapping of edges. Apply glue to small areas of the frame at a time. Tear pieces of your paper and apply to glue. Continue process until the entire frame is covered, making sure to overlap each piece slightly. When entire frame is covered, apply a top coat of the decoupage glue to entire frame. Allow to dry. Fabric also works well for this application.

The ideas are endless when it comes to decorating. Take a walk thru your local craft store and the ideas will jump out at you.

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Pay Attention to Detail with Personalized Wedding Stamps

July 26th, 2011 | Rss Feed

Do you want to make sure that your wedding is absolutely perfect? The most important thing to remember when you are trying to plan your wedding is that the best weddings pay very close attention to detail. It’s the little things that matter, and some things as small as the napkins you use and the candles you pick to light your tables actually have an affect on people. If you make sure to pay attention to the little details, your guests won’t notice a lot of the bigger elements of your wedding. As a result, you can save a whole lot of money. One tiny little detail to keep in mind is personalized wedding stamps.

The little details in your wedding are what ultimately tie everything together. When you invest in the small things, your guests will get a sense that you have really made an effort to make your wedding as organized and unified as possible. Personalized wedding stamps are one of the very small details that people really take notice of. When you send off your mail consisting of save the date cards, shower invites, wedding invites, thank-you notes, and anything else, they will all be tied together by a single element.

Personalized wedding stamps are wonderful because they are completely original to you and your wedding. You can browse through options online and choose the perfect stamp to adorn your wedding mail. There are several choices you can make. You can choose between a wide range of wedding like images such as flowers, rings, bells, hearts and others. You can also look around for personalized wedding stamps that can come marked with your names or a word or phrase that you would like to associate with your wedding. Whatever stamp you choose to purchase, you will be able to use any form of currency and buy your stamps in a variety of values so that you do not have to worry about not having enough postage to send heavier letters or long distance mail.

When you are planning your wedding, do not look over the small details. If you are not particularly detail oriented, ask someone in your family or your bridal party to think up ways that you can make the small aspects of your wedding, like personalized wedding stamps, shine. If you show the proper attention to detail, your guests will be amazed at the wonderful planning that went into making your special day as perfect as can be.

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The Growing Popularity of Personalized Wedding Thank You Cards

April 28th, 2011 | Rss Feed

When it comes to a wedding, people put in all efforts to plan and make all the arrangements perfectly, in order to make the day grand and memorable. However, after the wedding is over as planned, at times people forget to send a thank you card to their guests, who graced the big occasion with their presence and made it a success. Sending thank you cards to the guests who attended the wedding is not only a formality, but a vital part of the wedding, as it shows your concern and gratitude towards them for attending the special day and making it all the more memorable and pleasant for you and your partner.

Nowadays, personalized wedding thank you cards are becoming very popular, as it is an excellent way to thank your guests in your own special way for attending the occasion and also for bringing the wedding gifts.

In most cases, couples buy the wedding thank you cards at the same time while shopping for their wedding invitations. They do so because it not only saves time and effort, but also money, as couples purchasing the thank you cards along with their invitations, can get special discounts or bargains on their complete purchase. The online wedding planning websites and stores are one of the best places to buy unique and latest design invitations and thank you cards, at special discounted prices.

Generally, the time frame for sending wedding thank you cards to the guests is preset, which is around eight weeks. This means that the newly wedded couple has a lot of time to enjoy their newly married life and at the same time receive all the gifts sent by their near and dear ones, even if the delivery is delayed because of any unforeseen circumstances. But while enjoying their new life, they should not forget to send a thank you card to those who made the day all the more special for the couple.

A great way to thank the guests for their presence and gifts is to send personalized wedding thank you cards. What couples can do is they can add photographs of their honeymoon along with the thank you note, so that the guests can also get a glimpse of their new life and feel glad that the couple is sharing their special moments with them.

Besides adding a personal touch to the thank you cards, couples also need to select the words very carefully while writing their thank you notes. It should not contain details of your wedding and honeymoon, but the words should reflect your happiness and gratitude towards the guests who were present with you on your wedding day. You should also mention how helpful their gift is for you. The main idea is to thank your guests and to tell them what their presence meant to you on your special day.

This article has been written by an expert associated with WeddingMuseum.com, a company providing wedding planning help for today’s weddings.

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Wedding Invitation And Stationery

November 23rd, 2010 | Rss Feed

Choosing a wedding invitation, and all the additional wedding stationery, can seem like a confusing undertaking, especially, if you have no prior knowledge on the subject. With that in mind, we decided to compile a general list of wedding paper goods to take into consideration for your big day — including a quick description to help you decipher all the wedding stationery lingo.

Wedding Invitation – The official letter (usually a flat card) inviting guests to your wedding celebration. The traditional wording of a wedding invitation includes the names of the bride and groom, the date, the ceremony location, and let the guests know who’s hosting the wedding (the couple, one set of parents, or both set of parents). They are usually sent 6-8 weeks before the wedding.

Outer Envelope – According to wedding etiquette, outer envelopes are part of the double envelope tradition where the outer envelope is the one addressed, sealed, stamped and mailed to guests.

Inner envelope – In the double envelope tradition, the inner envelope arrives at their destination in pristine condition. The inner envelope only has the name of guests written on it and is never sealed.

Pocketfold - Decorative — and protective — enclosure for your wedding invitation and additional paper goods. They’re usually adorned with ribbons and bows, or closed with a paper band or seal. The pocketfold would take the place of an inner envelope.

Response Card (RSVP) – This card is usually sent with the wedding invitation and comes with a pre-stamped return envelope. The response card needs to be filled out by your guest and return in a timely fashion. Your guests should specify if they will attend the wedding or not — as well as stipulating a specific number of guests.

Reception Card – The card is a way to invite your guests to the reception and give them the location, times and type of reception to be expected. To be sent with the wedding invitation.

Directions Card – Gives out specific instructions on how to reach your wedding’s location. It can also feature a map of the area. Sent along with the wedding invitation.

Thank You Card – The card is a way to thank your guests for attending the wedding and express your gratitude for the wedding gift they gave you. Thank You cards are usually sent 4-6 weeks after the wedding to all your guests.

Save The Date Card – It’s a great way to inform your guests that a date has been selected for your upcoming wedding. The card should be sent at least 6-12 months before the wedding to insure that your guests pencil in your big day on their calendar.

Ceremony Program – Small booklet that informs your guests of the order of service for your ceremony, as well as songs, prayers, readings and vows. You can also include the list of your wedding party and other useful information.

Escort Card – Displays the name of your guests and specifies which table they are assigned to. The formal version is a flat card tucked in its own envelope. The casual version are tent folded cards. Escort cards are usually displayed on a table near the entrance of the reception room.

Place Card – Found at each place setting on all the tables; it assigns a specific seat to each one of your guests.

Table Number Card (or Table Name Card) – Displayed in the center of each table, they’re a way for your guests to easily find their pre-assigned table.

Menu Card - Fun way to decorate each place setting. It’s also a practical way to inform each guest of the food offerings — as well as the various choices for the main course.

Hang Tag or Stickers - Personalized hang tags or stickers that include the couple’s name and their wedding date. Adds a personal touch to your wedding favors.

Keep in mind that not all the various stationery elements are required for your wedding — except maybe the Invitation, Response card and Thank You card.

About the Author: Nadine Elliott, freelance writer for WeddingMuseum.com.

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