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Summer Wedding Ideas

Sunday, July 11th, 2010


A lot of people dream of having a summer wedding. So, if you are the lucky one who is getting married summer, then you can think of a number of ideas to make your wedding unique and memorable. From vibrant colors to warm sunshine to ravishing outdoor settings, everything can add touch of elegance and class to your wedding.

Summer weddings are ideal for outdoor settings such as a beach, garden, or a beautiful yard. Use fresh fruits and vegetables to decorate — perhaps including Clementine and cumquats in your flower arrangements, or simply filling a large vase with bright yellow lemons. An extra-summery idea would be to use bright tablecloths, napkins with a few sunflowers in metal watering cans as the centerpieces.

It’s summer time, so why not lighten the ambience a little? A pianist will be simply perfect if you’re having a formal cocktail hour, but if you want to really embrace the season, consider going with alternate summer music styles. Try creating a laid-back or elegant style during your cocktail hour with the help of drums. Your guest will love it!

The cake should be light and fluffy-something like an angel food cake topped with whipped cream and berries. Top the cake with fresh tropical flowers such as hibiscus, or decorate with shells or starfish. Serve light sorbet and gelato. As far as the food is concerned, think of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits. You can serve grilled chicken, potato and sea-food.

When it comes to flower arrangements and decorations, you are in luck! This is the time of the year, when huge varies of flowers are available. The most popular choice includes roses, daisies, geraniums, poppies, carnations, lilies, sunflowers and pansies. With such lovely flowers adoring your wedding decoration, the event is certainly going to be bright and cheerful.

Well, above are some of the ideas to make your summer wedding unique and exquisite. So, plan your best and get the best outcomes!

5 Inexpensive Wedding Reception Ideas

Sunday, July 4th, 2010


Planning a wedding is an exciting time in a couples life. It can also be one of the most expensive. The wedding reception is where the bulk of the expenses go. Here are 5 inexpensive wedding reception ideas that can help the happy couple to have the wedding of their dreams while staying within a reasonable budget.

1. Have Your Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Same Location

Many reception locations have stunningly beautiful gardens or scenery that would make an ideal wedding setting. When you hold the ceremony and the reception at the same location, you won’t need expensive cars to get you to your reception.

2. Have Your Wedding on a Weekday

Weekend weddings have become a standard, but prices for everything from the church to the caterer are always much higher on weekends. Consider having your wedding on a weekday instead.

3. Cut Out the Alcoholic Beverages

One of the bigger costs of most weddings is the alcohol. While you can still offer the celebratory champagne, you might consider cutting out the open bar in place of less expensive options.

4. Serve a Buffet Dinner

A formal menu with a three course dinner can be expensive. Make your wedding more of a fun party atmosphere celebration that people will remember by serving a buffet type selection of foods.

5. Decorate Your Own Wedding Cake

You can save on your wedding cake by ordering a plain white cake with no trim from your baker. When you get it, buy a wedding cake top and decorate it yourself with silk flowers or ribbon.

Your wedding reception can be as wonderful as you have always hoped it would be without costing a fortune.

Give your Wedding a “WOW!” Factor

Monday, June 21st, 2010


Your wedding should stand out in the memory of all of your family and friends as special and unique.  This can this be done on a budget without the extraordinary costs that are often associated with the very best of weddings.  Your wedding can have the “WOW!” factor, without costing you the earth!  Here are some ideas that do not have to cost a lot of money to leave a big impact.  They can be simple and unique ideas that will shape the wedding with flair and simplicity.

“WOW!” Wedding Ceremony Ideas:

Why not select one or two love songs that express your love for one another and have them sung by a local artist. This could be done by the bride or groom if they have a great voice or by a friend or relative if they have the capacity and confidence to sing the song that you selected.

“WOW!” Wedding Reception Ideas

Your wedding reception can include some of your own unique and beautiful ideas that will add memories and pleasure to your special day.  You can have a hot air balloon outside the reception venue for photo taking purposes.  The balloon can be lifted off of the ground by only 100 feet to give the romance and excitement without the ride into the sunset. You can then allow others to enjoy going up 100 feet in the balloon.  This can be done easily while horderves are served inside and outside as spectators watch the bride and groom.

You can have miniature photo frames with your photo as a couple inside.  This can act as the favor and the holder of the seat number.  This is a beautiful way to share your love with your family and friends and is another simple idea to add to the overall wow factor of the day.

There are so many ways to add the wow factor to your wedding day.  Create your own ideas by looking through bridal magazines and brainstorming.  Think about what you would find romantic and then find a way to make it happen.


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