Las Vegas Wedding Cakes -- It's More Than Culinary Art

You're coming to Las Vegas to have the most wonderful wedding and you hope that your wedding cake will not only look well -- like you, your gown and bouquet -- but that it will also be very delicious.

For hundreds of years (some say it goes back to old Rome), the wedding cake has always be in the center of every guest's attention -- right behind the bride... Coming up with the most unique, most sophisticated cakes became a tradition at Las Vegas weddings -- known for lavish, opulent receptions. The cakes have been huge -- usually with three or even more stories supported by Roman columns and they had lots of plastic and other inedible glittering pieces.

You can still order such cake, but modern brides getting married in Las Vegas have quite a different taste for their dream wedding cake.

Those monstrous cakes now have been replaced by much smaller and simpler cakes. Simplicity is the order of the day. No more columns -- just straight layers. Flowers -- lots of them, both fresh and sugar-made (edible) -- are now the most popular decorating items on the cakes.

Traditional shapes -- round, square are still most popular, but many brides choose new shapes, for example hexagonal cakes.

Finally, another typical Las Vegas item is gone for good; namely those plastic bride-and-groom or Elvis cake tops. Simple but elegant tops that match the items from the bride's wedding dress or the wedding theme have replaced them. Very often beautiful flowers, such as roses, jasmine, dogwood and clematis top the cake.

A number of Las Vegas bakeries specialize in wedding cakes and have on their staff highly skilled cake bakers -- true cake artisans -- who can create the most sophisticated designs. Among the most popular wedding cake bakeries in Las Vegas is Freed's Bakery. They bake over 2,500 wedding cakes each year and have international reputation, having been featured on The Food Network, Travel Channel, in Bon Apetit Magazine and in Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine. Among many of their customers are such popular celebrities as Tiger Woods, Chuck Norris, Diana Ross, Lance Burton, Sylvester Stallone, Liberace, Dionne Warwick and many more.

The wedding cake bakers need only a color picture or a drawing of your desired cake and they will create it for you exactly as you've ordered.

Cakes are usually priced by the slice, though it varies from baker to baker. Price will depend on the number of things, such as: the type of the cake, ingredients used, how complicated the design is, etc. Prepare the picture of the cake(s) you want to order and ask at least few bakers for the price quote.

It may be tricky to calculate the desired number of cakes. The baker will tell you how many servings you will get from one cake. You'll have to decide whether you'll be following the tradition of saving the top tier for your anniversary, but it may not be practical if you'll be having a long trip home from Las Vegas.

When ordering your wedding cake you will have to provide the bakers with any special dietary requirements (e.g. non-dairy or organic) and all the basics -- the style, flavor, frosting, filling, topping. It's essential to provide the baker with all the information and special requirements and have the deal documented in writing, including all the details of the design, the price and the delivery details (time and place).

Brides most often take their ideas or the wedding cake from the magazines (especially Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine or Bon Apetit Magazine), books and most often recently -- from the Internet. It's good to learn a bit about the basics of the art of creating wedding cakes to be able to choose the best cake for your wedding. Borrow a book from the library or do some research on the Internet and at least find out which type of cake can be served in Las Vegas. For example, because it is so hot in Vegas (over 100 degrees in summer!), whip cream is usually not used at all and non-dairy whip cream is used only in wintertime.

Learn also a little bit about various cake flavors, frostings and fillings so that you know the difference between the royal icing, fondant, butter cream, ganache, etc.

Customers of Freed's Bakery can have free cake tastings and other Las Vegas bakers also offer them. However, if you live somewhere else and come to Vegas just for your destination wedding, you may not have an opportunity to taste the cake before the wedding. In such case, you'll be relying on a Las Vegas-based wedding planner or coordinator, but he or she will also need some input from you -- selecting the wedding cake is traditionally bride's domain.

By the way, in case you didn't know, there are a few wedding-related superstitions you should be aware of -- some say such things may have impact on the success of the marriage. It's up to you if you believe in them or not; it seems most of the people just ignore them.

One of them says that green color shouldn't be used on wedding cakes if you want your marriage to last forever. Well, those who choose a cake with flowers apparently don't believe this superstition... The other one is even harder to believe -- it says that chocolate cakes should be avoided! I wonder who invents such strange superstitions...

So in order to make this whole idea more reasonable, I'll leave you with a superstition that surely will not harm anybody. This one says that the groom should cut the first piece, but it's the bride who should have the first bite.

--By: Helen Goldstein> Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Helen Goldstein just wrote a FREE ebook "Let's Tie The Knot In Las Vegas!" about Las Vegas Wedding cakes and all you need to know to have a fabulous Las Vegas wedding. Go to: http://smartandrich.com/vegas-wedding.html

Las Vegas Wedding Cakes -- It's More Than Culinary Art

You're coming to Las Vegas to have the most wonderful wedding and you hope that your wedding cake will not only look well -- like you, your gown and bouquet -- but that it will also be very delicious.

For hundreds of years (some say it goes back to old Rome), the wedding cake has always be in the center of every guest's attention -- right behind the bride... Coming up with the most unique, most sophisticated cakes became a tradition at Las Vegas weddings -- known for lavish, opulent receptions. The cakes have been huge -- usually with three or even more stories supported by Roman columns and they had lots of plastic and other inedible glittering pieces.

You can still order such cake, but modern brides getting married in Las Vegas have quite a different taste for their dream wedding cake.

Those monstrous cakes now have been replaced by much smaller and simpler cakes. Simplicity is the order of the day. No more columns -- just straight layers. Flowers -- lots of them, both fresh and sugar-made (edible) -- are now the most popular decorating items on the cakes.

Traditional shapes -- round, square are still most popular, but many brides choose new shapes, for example hexagonal cakes.

Finally, another typical Las Vegas item is gone for good; namely those plastic bride-and-groom or Elvis cake tops. Simple but elegant tops that match the items from the bride's wedding dress or the wedding theme have replaced them. Very often beautiful flowers, such as roses, jasmine, dogwood and clematis top the cake.

A number of Las Vegas bakeries specialize in wedding cakes and have on their staff highly skilled cake bakers -- true cake artisans -- who can create the most sophisticated designs. Among the most popular wedding cake bakeries in Las Vegas is Freed's Bakery. They bake over 2,500 wedding cakes each year and have international reputation, having been featured on The Food Network, Travel Channel, in Bon Apetit Magazine and in Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine. Among many of their customers are such popular celebrities as Tiger Woods, Chuck Norris, Diana Ross, Lance Burton, Sylvester Stallone, Liberace, Dionne Warwick and many more.

The wedding cake bakers need only a color picture or a drawing of your desired cake and they will create it for you exactly as you've ordered.

Cakes are usually priced by the slice, though it varies from baker to baker. Price will depend on the number of things, such as: the type of the cake, ingredients used, how complicated the design is, etc. Prepare the picture of the cake(s) you want to order and ask at least few bakers for the price quote.

It may be tricky to calculate the desired number of cakes. The baker will tell you how many servings you will get from one cake. You'll have to decide whether you'll be following the tradition of saving the top tier for your anniversary, but it may not be practical if you'll be having a long trip home from Las Vegas.

When ordering your wedding cake you will have to provide the bakers with any special dietary requirements (e.g. non-dairy or organic) and all the basics -- the style, flavor, frosting, filling, topping. It's essential to provide the baker with all the information and special requirements and have the deal documented in writing, including all the details of the design, the price and the delivery details (time and place).

Brides most often take their ideas or the wedding cake from the magazines (especially Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine or Bon Apetit Magazine), books and most often recently -- from the Internet. It's good to learn a bit about the basics of the art of creating wedding cakes to be able to choose the best cake for your wedding. Borrow a book from the library or do some research on the Internet and at least find out which type of cake can be served in Las Vegas. For example, because it is so hot in Vegas (over 100 degrees in summer!), whip cream is usually not used at all and non-dairy whip cream is used only in wintertime.

Learn also a little bit about various cake flavors, frostings and fillings so that you know the difference between the royal icing, fondant, butter cream, ganache, etc.

Customers of Freed's Bakery can have free cake tastings and other Las Vegas bakers also offer them. However, if you live somewhere else and come to Vegas just for your destination wedding, you may not have an opportunity to taste the cake before the wedding. In such case, you'll be relying on a Las Vegas-based wedding planner or coordinator, but he or she will also need some input from you -- selecting the wedding cake is traditionally bride's domain.

By the way, in case you didn't know, there are a few wedding-related superstitions you should be aware of -- some say such things may have impact on the success of the marriage. It's up to you if you believe in them or not; it seems most of the people just ignore them.

One of them says that green color shouldn't be used on wedding cakes if you want your marriage to last forever. Well, those who choose a cake with flowers apparently don't believe this superstition... The other one is even harder to believe -- it says that chocolate cakes should be avoided! I wonder who invents such strange superstitions...

So in order to make this whole idea more reasonable, I'll leave you with a superstition that surely will not harm anybody. This one says that the groom should cut the first piece, but it's the bride who should have the first bite.

--By: Helen Goldstein> Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Helen Goldstein just wrote a FREE ebook "Let's Tie The Knot In Las Vegas!" about Las Vegas Wedding cakes and all you need to know to have a fabulous Las Vegas wedding. Go to: http://smartandrich.com/vegas-wedding.html

Tips To Lead A Happy Married Life

The most important tip is to be independent.

Just because you are married to some, does not mean that you will completely become dependent on your life partner. At times, you tend to forget about how different you two are, because you've been living together for so long in this matrimony tie. Don't ever forget that you are a different human being and unique in your own way that"��s why your life partner got attracted to you at first place. Try to take on some different interest and encourage your husband / wife to do so as well.

Try to control your anger if your partner is also angry

Usually, when you're angry, you don"��t want to hear nothing else and you don't really care about anything else. If you feel that both you and your partner are angry, try to you"��re your spouse some space. The best thing to do is to calm down. Be receptive to each other's ups and downs. Always talk through the problem and listen to each other. Just abandon the whole world rather than abandoning each other. Other very important thing, don"��t sleep till the time the argument is not resolved. Last but not the least, never ever yell at each other unless the house is on fire.

If you don"��t agree to your partner, tell it gracefully

After your marriage, there will be times when you and your spouse won't agree at all in some aspects. Make sure, that you don't make your point sound like a criticism. It really doesn't matter who is right or who is wrong. Always keep this thing in mind that an argument doesn't need a winner or a loser.

Never bring up issues of the past

Whenever something goes wrong, avoid bring your past issues in between. Don't get into past so much that you become blind with the wonderful things ahead of your relationship.

At least once every day, try to compliment your life partner

Generally after a few years of marriage, a couple often forgets about basic courtesy, which they should show to each other. Is it really right to talk to your life partner in such a rude manner? Perhaps by using sweet words or by addressing your life partner politely, your each sentence would make it sound so much better. Always remember; never take your life partner for granted.

Showing or telling each other that how much you care will, definitely, help keep your relationship fresh. By saying something as simple as complementing the looks of your spouse or by buying a little unexpected gift, you can cheer up your life partner. Try to say those things that would make your partner feel appreciated.

To follow these tips, it is very important to lower your pride. Though pride is a good thing and keeps your head high in public, not with your life partner. Try to keep the pride level down with your life partner; because it becomes a wall your partner would have to overcome.

Few useful links:

http://www.jeevansathi.com/ By: Sukhpreet Kaur

By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com, which is India"��s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration and make initial contact with each other through services available on Jeevansathi.com via Chat, SMS, and e-mail.

Tips To Lead A Happy Married Life

The most important tip is to be independent.

Just because you are married to some, does not mean that you will completely become dependent on your life partner. At times, you tend to forget about how different you two are, because you've been living together for so long in this matrimony tie. Don't ever forget that you are a different human being and unique in your own way that"��s why your life partner got attracted to you at first place. Try to take on some different interest and encourage your husband / wife to do so as well.

Try to control your anger if your partner is also angry

Usually, when you're angry, you don"��t want to hear nothing else and you don't really care about anything else. If you feel that both you and your partner are angry, try to you"��re your spouse some space. The best thing to do is to calm down. Be receptive to each other's ups and downs. Always talk through the problem and listen to each other. Just abandon the whole world rather than abandoning each other. Other very important thing, don"��t sleep till the time the argument is not resolved. Last but not the least, never ever yell at each other unless the house is on fire.

If you don"��t agree to your partner, tell it gracefully

After your marriage, there will be times when you and your spouse won't agree at all in some aspects. Make sure, that you don't make your point sound like a criticism. It really doesn't matter who is right or who is wrong. Always keep this thing in mind that an argument doesn't need a winner or a loser.

Never bring up issues of the past

Whenever something goes wrong, avoid bring your past issues in between. Don't get into past so much that you become blind with the wonderful things ahead of your relationship.

At least once every day, try to compliment your life partner

Generally after a few years of marriage, a couple often forgets about basic courtesy, which they should show to each other. Is it really right to talk to your life partner in such a rude manner? Perhaps by using sweet words or by addressing your life partner politely, your each sentence would make it sound so much better. Always remember; never take your life partner for granted.

Showing or telling each other that how much you care will, definitely, help keep your relationship fresh. By saying something as simple as complementing the looks of your spouse or by buying a little unexpected gift, you can cheer up your life partner. Try to say those things that would make your partner feel appreciated.

To follow these tips, it is very important to lower your pride. Though pride is a good thing and keeps your head high in public, not with your life partner. Try to keep the pride level down with your life partner; because it becomes a wall your partner would have to overcome.

Few useful links:

http://www.jeevansathi.com/ By: Sukhpreet Kaur

By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com, which is India"��s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration and make initial contact with each other through services available on Jeevansathi.com via Chat, SMS, and e-mail.

Tips To Lead A Happy Married Life

The most important tip is to be independent.

Just because you are married to some, does not mean that you will completely become dependent on your life partner. At times, you tend to forget about how different you two are, because you've been living together for so long in this matrimony tie. Don't ever forget that you are a different human being and unique in your own way that"��s why your life partner got attracted to you at first place. Try to take on some different interest and encourage your husband / wife to do so as well.

Try to control your anger if your partner is also angry

Usually, when you're angry, you don"��t want to hear nothing else and you don't really care about anything else. If you feel that both you and your partner are angry, try to you"��re your spouse some space. The best thing to do is to calm down. Be receptive to each other's ups and downs. Always talk through the problem and listen to each other. Just abandon the whole world rather than abandoning each other. Other very important thing, don"��t sleep till the time the argument is not resolved. Last but not the least, never ever yell at each other unless the house is on fire.

If you don"��t agree to your partner, tell it gracefully

After your marriage, there will be times when you and your spouse won't agree at all in some aspects. Make sure, that you don't make your point sound like a criticism. It really doesn't matter who is right or who is wrong. Always keep this thing in mind that an argument doesn't need a winner or a loser.

Never bring up issues of the past

Whenever something goes wrong, avoid bring your past issues in between. Don't get into past so much that you become blind with the wonderful things ahead of your relationship.

At least once every day, try to compliment your life partner

Generally after a few years of marriage, a couple often forgets about basic courtesy, which they should show to each other. Is it really right to talk to your life partner in such a rude manner? Perhaps by using sweet words or by addressing your life partner politely, your each sentence would make it sound so much better. Always remember; never take your life partner for granted.

Showing or telling each other that how much you care will, definitely, help keep your relationship fresh. By saying something as simple as complementing the looks of your spouse or by buying a little unexpected gift, you can cheer up your life partner. Try to say those things that would make your partner feel appreciated.

To follow these tips, it is very important to lower your pride. Though pride is a good thing and keeps your head high in public, not with your life partner. Try to keep the pride level down with your life partner; because it becomes a wall your partner would have to overcome.

Few useful links:

http://www.jeevansathi.com/ By: Sukhpreet Kaur

By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com, which is India"��s fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a Hindu marriage profiles on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration and make initial contact with each other through services available on Jeevansathi.com via Chat, SMS, and e-mail.

10 Ways To Cut Your Wedding Reception Costs

1.Use the same floral arrangements at your wedding reception as you used at the ceremony. Ask your best man or the ushers to transport them for you. Use pedestal arrangements as they have lots of impact with a minimum of flowers.

2.Double up on things like wedding cake & wedding favors by using cupcakes to act as both. Wedding favors can also double as place cards.

3.Ask your friends & family to help you make decorations for the reception such as bunting or blowing up balloons. This gives the day a personalized feel.

4.Consider an alternative to champagne for the toasts. Sparkling wine works just as well or buy every guests a glass of whatever they are drinking at the time.

5.Hire in chair covers which can transform the look of your reception for minimal outlay. Choose plain covers & a color coordinated sash to tie around.

6.Choose a wedding date that falls within a holiday period such as Valentines or Christmas as it is likely your venue will already be decorated.

7.Cut back on your transport costs by organizing a car pool amongst your guests.

8.Pick out a favorite photograph of yourselves & have it blown up bigger, then ask your guests to write their good luck messages on it. This will save on the cost of a guestbook & you can frame it afterwards.

9.Have your wedding breakfast later in the day so that you will only have to splash out on one big meal rather than two.

10.Create a vintage look to your tables by scouring charity & thrift stores for china plates, cups & glasses. This is perfect for an country style wedding or afternoon tea reception. An alternative is to hire everything in.

ArBy: Goergina Clatworthyticle Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today"��s leading wedding social networking planning site.

Don't Let A Friend Shoot Your Wedding

Your wedding budget is starting to get a little high and you need to cut a few corners to save some cash and so you ask your buddy to get behind the camera. Wrong move. Never let your friend, be it your best friend or even a close family member, run the camera at your wedding. There are a few reasons for this. First off, there is so much more involved in capturing a wedding on video than your friend will think about. Sound, lighting, positioning, framing, storyline, style, each of these broad categories has numerous tiny little elements where if one is off the whole thing doesn't look or sound right. Normally a friend will wait until the last minute to get equipment and then not know what they need usually showing up with a less than quality camcorder and only a built in microphone. Batteries, tapes, they don't think about these things. The less they know, the less they will show up with.

Secondly, holding a camcorder and capturing a wedding and reception isn't like being there enjoying the moment, It's work and you need to concentrate on what your doing such as how the shot looks, sounds, where you need to be next, iris, focus, and a bunch of other little nuances. That lends very little time to enjoy the wedding and the people involved which is what you want your family and friends to do while they are there.

Lastly, if something should go wrong it could possibly ruin a friendship. It's happened many times before and will happen again, a friend wants to be involved with the wedding and only shoots a little bit of footage and not good video because he wants to get that part over with. Or, he forgets the sound, or he forgets to hit record, or he's out of focus or he just doesn't know where to be and when, all in all the video recorded isn't good and most of your wedding is unusable. This will definitely put a strain on any friendship because a wedding video is very important, avoid this potential hazardous situation and hire someone, outsource the videographer, it's your best bet.
By: mastan
Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

Tips To Lead A Happy Married Life

The most important tip is to be independent.

Just because you are married to some, does not mean that you will completely become dependent on your life partner. At times, you tend to forget about how different you two are, because you've been living together for so long in this matrimony tie. Don't ever forget that you are a different human being and unique in your own way that"��s why your life partner got attracted to you at first place. Try to take on some different interest and encourage your husband / wife to do so as well.

Try to control your anger if your partner is also angry

Usually, when you're angry, you don"��t want to hear nothing else and you don't really care about anything else. If you feel that both you and your partner are angry, try to you"��re your spouse some space. The best thing to do is to calm down. Be receptive to each other's ups and downs. Always talk through the problem and listen to each other. Just abandon the whole world rather than abandoning each other. Other very important thing, don"��t sleep till the time the argument is not resolved. Last but not the least, never ever yell at each other unless the house is on fire.

If you don"��t agree to your partner, tell it gracefully

After your marriage, there will be times when you and your spouse won't agree at all in some aspects. Make sure, that you don't make your point sound like a criticism. It really doesn't matter who is right or who is wrong. Always keep this thing in mind that an argument doesn't need a winner or a loser.

Never bring up issues of the past

Whenever something goes wrong, avoid bring your past issues in between. Don't get into past so much that you become blind with the wonderful things ahead of your relationship.

At least once every day, try to compliment your life partner

Generally after a few years of marriage, a couple often forgets about basic courtesy, which they should show to each other. Is it really right to talk to your life partner in such a rude manner? Perhaps by using sweet words or by addressing your life partner politely, your each sentence would make it sound so much better. Always remember; never take your life partner for granted.

Showing or telling each other that how much you care will, definitely, help keep your relationship fresh. By saying something as simple as complementing the looks of your spouse or by buying a little unexpected gift, you can cheer up your life partner. Try to say those things that would make your partner feel appreciated.
To follow these tips, it is very important to lower your pride. Though pride is a good thing and keeps your head high in public, not with your life partner. Try to keep the pride level down with your life partner; because it becomes a wall your partner would have to overcome.
By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Few useful links:
http://www.jeevansathi.com/

Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

Tips For A Monsoon Wedding

Monsoon is regarded as the most beautiful season in India. However, for weddings, it is not the most preferable time of a year. But the season itself is associated with romance and love and a monsoon wedding can provide the ideal setting for a couple who are looking forward to marry each other. If you can make some planning"��s in advance, even a wedding in monsoon can be an event to look forward to. Undoubtedly, a monsoon wedding can be a lot of fun, especially if you are going for a marriage in India.

The weather during this time of the year is neither too hot or nor too cold. It provides the perfect aura of love to all those who are planning to get married during this time.

Useful Tips for Wedding:
To make your wedding an unforgettable event for you and your guests, preparations have to be made in advance. It is important that you select your marriage venue atleast one month before the wedding day and your menu well in advance.

Listed below are some of the tips that you may find useful while arranging a wedding during monsoon:

* An Outdoor Wedding: If you are planning to get married amidst a light drizzle in the middle of a park, you should arrange for a gazebo. This arrangement will ensure that the most special day of your life with your loved one does not get spoilt by a heavy shower or drizzle.

* Accessibility of the Venue: During this season, commuting is generally a problem. While looking for a place for your wedding, keep this thing in mind that the place is easily accessible to you and your guests.

* Covered Entrance: Though getting married under a gazebo amidst a green setting is really romantic, it is not a great idea to let your guests get wet in the rain. Make sure that you provide a shade to the path leading to the gazebo.

* Attire: Tell your guest"��s in advance about wedding plans and ask them to dress up accordingly. In India, people generally tend to wear very heavy embroidered clothes during weddings. If the guests are told the same prior to the wedding, they will come prepared. While ladies can be requested light suits or sarees, gents can be requested to wear long boots over their trousers. To add some more color to your wedding, try persuading your guests to carry colorful umbrellas. These creative "��dress codes"�� not only add a fresh appeal to your wedding, but also it will set the perfect mood for everybody to enjoy a special "��monsoon wedding"��.

* Choosing the Right Menu: Include some popular fried foods in your menu as nothing tastes better when it"��s raining. Other than that, try serving samosas, pakoras and other crispy things in the wedding.

In the end, amid all the arrangements and taking care of your guests, do not forget to enjoy your own monsoon wedding. A monsoon wedding can be a truely unique and memorable experience for both you and your life partner.
By: Sukhpreet Kaur
Few useful links:
http://www.jeevansathi.com/


Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

By: Sukhpreet Kaur

You hope to only get married the once! So you should treat your new wife to a wedding gift that is a priceless as she is.

However, you don"��t need to spend a fortune on a gift for your loved one. The trick is to buy a gift that says how much you love her & which is unique as well as special.

If you are stuck for inspiration then here are four ideas that might give you some help:

Wedding Gift Idea 1: A Family Heirloom Many families will have a tradition of passing something down when a child gets married. Ask your parents if they have something like an heirloom ring, necklace or bracelet which they would be willing to part with. An alternative idea would be an old family recipe that has been with your family for generations. The giving of a family heirloom is more than just giving your bride a special keepsake. Many bride"��s will recognize the extra significance of being accepted in to your family & that by giving this gift you are willing to share your whole life with her.

Wedding Gift Idea 2: DIY Wedding Gifts If you are on a budget then this one is for you. If you are good with your hands & particularly creative then why not make your wedding gift to her. Perhaps a jewelry box or photograph frame. The idea is that you show how hard you are willing to work to please her & make her happy. Your bride is sure to appreciate all the effort & thought you have put into it.

Wedding Gift Idea 3: The Expensive Stuff Many men are of the impression that the more it cost, the more she will love it! Woman love the really thoughtful gifts, but are also suckers for the expensive ones too! Good choices here would be simple diamond stud earrings, an equally simple diamond pendant or a diamond tennis bracelet. Silver jewelry is also a good choice, particularly if your budget can"��t stretch to diamonds. On that note, if diamonds are a step too far look for cubic zirconia"��s as an inexpensive alternative. Just remember to buy only what you can afford, she won"��t appreciate being thousands of dollars in debt for a small pair of earrings. No matter what they are.

Wedding Gift Idea 4: A Romantic Getaway This may seem silly, particularly as you about to head off on honeymoon straight after the wedding. But a romantic holiday is good idea for a wedding gift. Buy it in the form of a voucher which can be used whenever she feels like it. It is also a good idea for you too, as you will get a romantic holiday too!! Book it for somewhere she has always wanted to go to or somewhere she has been & longs to go back for another visit.

When you have chosen your gift, don"��t forget that the way it is presented can double the pleasure it brings. Choose an appropriate moment to give it to her, ideally when you are alone together. Indulge in some luxury gift wrap as well. Put in the effort & you may well be rewarded on the wedding night!!
By: Goergina Clatworthy
Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

Tips For A Monsoon Wedding

Monsoon is regarded as the most beautiful season in India. However, for weddings, it is not the most preferable time of a year. But the season itself is associated with romance and love and a monsoon wedding can provide the ideal setting for a couple who are looking forward to marry each other. If you can make some planning"��s in advance, even a wedding in monsoon can be an event to look forward to. Undoubtedly, a monsoon wedding can be a lot of fun, especially if you are going for a marriage in India.

The weather during this time of the year is neither too hot or nor too cold. It provides the perfect aura of love to all those who are planning to get married during this time.

Useful Tips for Wedding:
To make your wedding an unforgettable event for you and your guests, preparations have to be made in advance. It is important that you select your marriage venue atleast one month before the wedding day and your menu well in advance.

Listed below are some of the tips that you may find useful while arranging a wedding during monsoon:

* An Outdoor Wedding: If you are planning to get married amidst a light drizzle in the middle of a park, you should arrange for a gazebo. This arrangement will ensure that the most special day of your life with your loved one does not get spoilt by a heavy shower or drizzle.

* Accessibility of the Venue: During this season, commuting is generally a problem. While looking for a place for your wedding, keep this thing in mind that the place is easily accessible to you and your guests.

* Covered Entrance: Though getting married under a gazebo amidst a green setting is really romantic, it is not a great idea to let your guests get wet in the rain. Make sure that you provide a shade to the path leading to the gazebo.

* Attire: Tell your guest"��s in advance about wedding plans and ask them to dress up accordingly. In India, people generally tend to wear very heavy embroidered clothes during weddings. If the guests are told the same prior to the wedding, they will come prepared. While ladies can be requested light suits or sarees, gents can be requested to wear long boots over their trousers. To add some more color to your wedding, try persuading your guests to carry colorful umbrellas. These creative "��dress codes"�� not only add a fresh appeal to your wedding, but also it will set the perfect mood for everybody to enjoy a special "��monsoon wedding"��.

* Choosing the Right Menu: Include some popular fried foods in your menu as nothing tastes better when it"��s raining. Other than that, try serving samosas, pakoras and other crispy things in the wedding.

In the end, amid all the arrangements and taking care of your guests, do not forget to enjoy your own monsoon wedding. A monsoon wedding can be a truely unique and memorable experience for both you and your life partner.
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How To Rent Your Wedding

When you begin your wedding planning your wedding budget will be one the first things you draw up. For many it brings with it the realization that they simply cannot afford the big dream wedding they were hoping for. Your options here would range from waiting longer to get until you have saved up enough money; scale down the celebrations and have a smaller, more intimate affair instead or borrow extra cash (not recommended). But have you considered renting you wedding instead?

There are actually many elements to a wedding that you would ordinarily rent (or hire) anyway. These could include the ceremony and reception venues, transportation, furniture, crockery and glassware. But if your budget is tight then here are a few more things that you could rent or hire for your wedding:

1. Wedding Dress - Many brides are aware that they can hire wedding dresses and accessories too, but for most this just isn"��t option. I mean who would want to wear a dress someone else has worn before? But consider this - the dress you pick and buy at the boutique has likely been made a hundred times already for many other brides, you will not be the only bride in that design this season; can you justify the hundreds of dollars you dress would cost when your budget is already tight? And is it worth spending that much on a dress you will only wear for a few hours on one day?

Renting a gown can open a world of designer gowns which you probably wouldn"��t have been able to buy outright and which to rent would cost you just a fraction of the original price. You also won"��t have it hanging in your wardrobe for years to come, whilst you ponder what to do with it!

2. Your Bridal Jewelry - If you fancy wearing some designer jewelry on your wedding day but can"��t afford the price tag, then hire it! You can hire diamond jewels for 1/8 of the retail price. So you can look a million dollars without having to shell out that much!

3. Centerpieces - Your table centerpieces can cost a pretty penny but you can hire the main components for a fraction of the cost. Everything from candelabras to birdcages are available you just need to add a few flowers or other decorations. You also won"��t have the problem of what to do with them after the wedding!

4. Place Card Holders - Often one of the first things struck off the list when the budget is tight. But place card holders can add a certain elegance to your wedding tables, however buying them all can soon add up and you are left with an abundant number of things after the wedding which you will probably never use again!

5. Room Decorations - For most flower arrangements are enough, but if you are having a themed wedding then you will most likely be looking for different decorations to finish your reception room in authentic style. Look for prop companies or interior hire firms who can rent you various things from trees to wreaths and floating candles. They will be able to advise you on the best options for your theme and work with you to meet your budget. They may also deliver everything to your venue and set it up for you.

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When you begin your wedding planning your wedding budget will be one the first things you draw up. For many it brings with it the realization that they simply cannot afford the big dream wedding they were hoping for. Your options here would range from waiting longer to get until you have saved up enough money; scale down the celebrations and have a smaller, more intimate affair instead or borrow extra cash (not recommended). But have you considered renting you wedding instead?

There are actually many elements to a wedding that you would ordinarily rent (or hire) anyway. These could include the ceremony and reception venues, transportation, furniture, crockery and glassware. But if your budget is tight then here are a few more things that you could rent or hire for your wedding:

1. Wedding Dress - Many brides are aware that they can hire wedding dresses and accessories too, but for most this just isn"��t option. I mean who would want to wear a dress someone else has worn before? But consider this - the dress you pick and buy at the boutique has likely been made a hundred times already for many other brides, you will not be the only bride in that design this season; can you justify the hundreds of dollars you dress would cost when your budget is already tight? And is it worth spending that much on a dress you will only wear for a few hours on one day?

Renting a gown can open a world of designer gowns which you probably wouldn"��t have been able to buy outright and which to rent would cost you just a fraction of the original price. You also won"��t have it hanging in your wardrobe for years to come, whilst you ponder what to do with it!

2. Your Bridal Jewelry - If you fancy wearing some designer jewelry on your wedding day but can"��t afford the price tag, then hire it! You can hire diamond jewels for 1/8 of the retail price. So you can look a million dollars without having to shell out that much!

3. Centerpieces - Your table centerpieces can cost a pretty penny but you can hire the main components for a fraction of the cost. Everything from candelabras to birdcages are available you just need to add a few flowers or other decorations. You also won"��t have the problem of what to do with them after the wedding!

4. Place Card Holders - Often one of the first things struck off the list when the budget is tight. But place card holders can add a certain elegance to your wedding tables, however buying them all can soon add up and you are left with an abundant number of things after the wedding which you will probably never use again!

5. Room Decorations - For most flower arrangements are enough, but if you are having a themed wedding then you will most likely be looking for different decorations to finish your reception room in authentic style. Look for prop companies or interior hire firms who can rent you various things from trees to wreaths and floating candles. They will be able to advise you on the best options for your theme and work with you to meet your budget. They may also deliver everything to your venue and set it up for you.
By: Goergina Clatworthy
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5 Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas

Engraving your wedding ring is a great way to add a special touch to this symbol of unending love. This small gesture can make a big impact on the one to whom you are making this pledge of love.

What should you have engraved on your wedding ring? Following are five ideas to help you decide.

Wedding Ring Engraving Idea #1: A Simple Declaration of Love

It isn't necessary that you come up with an extraordinarily original idea. Often, the simplest phrases have the greatest impact. Sometimes, less is more. Consider engraving "I love you", "I will love you forever", or "Forever yours".

Wedding Ring Engraving Idea #2: Your Wedding Vows

If your wedding vows are not very long, you may be able to engrave them on your rings. However, if you think it's too much, you can choose one sentence or a small phrase that represents the essence of your vows and have that engraved on them. There are companies that specialize in this service. One of them is Wedding Vow Rings.

Wedding Ring Engraving Idea #3: A Bible Verse

Engraving a Bible verse on a wedding ring is probably one of the most popular options. You might choose a verse about love such as "Love never ends" from 1 Corinthians 13.13 or "My beloved is mine and I am his/hers" from the Song of Solomon. For other ideas, look up the word "love" in a Bible dictionary of concordance. You'll find a long list of verses that you can choose from.

Wedding Ring Engraving Idea #4: A Love Poem

While not as popular as days gone by, poetry is still a perfect way to express one's deepest emotions. You might try writing your own love poem. If you have no inclination for writing, you can always turn to a famous poet. There are plenty of web sites on the Internet about love and romance. You shouldn't have any problem finding a love poem that you like.

Wedding Ring Engraving Idea #5: A Special Song

Is there a particular song that you and your partner have declared to be "our song"? Usually, it's a song that either reminds you of a special moment in your relationship like the first time you met, tells a story similar to your own or speaks perfectly of the feeling you have for one another. You can have the title of the song engraved in your wedding rings. A better idea might be to have a line from the chorus engraved in them.

These are just a few ideas. There are other possibilities. What's important is that you choose a message that expresses your feelings and reflects your personality.

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Wedding Table Centerpieces

Wedding Table Centerpieces

Having beautiful decorated wedding table centerpieces increases the glamour of your wedding. In some of the weddings, cost of wedding table centerpieces becomes more than the bride's bouquet. It happens when the brides want to outshine their friends in this aspect by creating costly beautiful items. Florists love to use these opportunities to display their design talents and show use of latest accessories and flowers and submit a fat bill at the end of the reception.

So before deciding on the idea of wedding table centerpieces, you will have to consider a few things. You must first decide on your budget and theme of your wedding. A few more important things that need to be considered are what kind of atmosphere you are going to create and secondly, the size of the tables you are going to use. Size of the table is very important because you cannot place a big centerpiece on a small table. You must have place for plates and glasses.

If you find decoration with flowers expensive, then you can go for colorful leaves or imitation flowers found in different colors in departmental stores. Fresh herbs can also be an alternative to expensive flowers as they look good and some of them smell more beautiful than flowers. You can collect herbs of different colors and leaves and mix them and place it in a glass or a vase. You can also make simple decorations with flowers. You can buy colored sand or foam from floral stores and keep them in a glass or a vase and place a cheap single flower like hydrangea in it and keep the entire thing at the center of the table.

Use of candles is another attractive option as they are found in different colors and can go with any wedding budget, if properly decorated. Candle centerpieces can make the wedding atmosphere very romantic, if it is an evening wedding and the wedding hall is large and can be decorated with little greenery. You can also go for colorful lanterns that have a simple tea light inside. You can place one such lantern on each table. If the wedding reception hall is dimly lit, you can create a wonderful romantic atmosphere using those lanterns.

You can have cheap but beautiful containers from discount stores. It can be cheap pottery to bright colored bags to simple glasses that will hold the main display item. Color of the container must go along with the main display item and the theme of the wedding. You can get some mini pails and they can be used as table numbers.

If you are planning a beach wedding, you must go for a bright centerpiece. You can choose sunflower as it has got a bright and vibrant look. Alternatively, you can put stick shells inside ceramic pots and place them on each table. It is better to serve guests in long glasses and offer them a shell as a gift. They will carry it home and remember your wedding

See the latest season wedding table centerpieces on our site.

Also get the latest ideas for wedding planning and choosing wedding reception centerpieces.

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Ideas, Tips and Trends For Your Wedding Favors

It may not be compulsory to give your guests wedding favors, but many will expect them and they are the perfect way to say thank you to your guests for joining you on your special day. Not only that but wedding favors also add the perfect finishing touch to your tables so long as you coordinate them with your wedding style or theme.

Traditionally wedding favors would have been almonds or sugar cubes presented in a small box or tulle nets and although still a popular choice for traditional weddings, the favor industry now presents brides with a huge range of choices for their favors.

Your choice of wedding favor should reflect the style and/or theme of your wedding, as well as reflecting something of your own personality and taste. If you are busy looking for perfect wedding favors at the moment then here is a quick guide to the types of favor you will find.

Edible Favors
Edible favors always delight. Generally they are sweet and confectionary based. These include almonds, chocolates, candies, mints, cookies and mini cakes or cupcakes. Other types of edible favor include bottles of hot sauce, jars of honey or preserve, maple syrup & drinks such as coffee, tea, liquor, hot chocolate and cocktails.

Homemade Favors
If your at home in the kitchen then why not make your own favors. Cookies are very popular and can be made in a variety of shapes to suit any wedding. Cupcakes are easy to bake and ice or why not make some peanut brittle, coconut ice or your own preserves?

Thirst Quenching Favors
If your budget will stretch to it then why not give bottles of wine as wedding favors? You don't have to go for full bottles, half bottles would be sufficient. Many stockists can also provide personalized labels too. If you really have a big budget then half bottles of champagne would be a luxurious favor. Even if you don't have a very big budget these are well worth considering if you are having a small intimate wedding with only a select few guests.

Entertaining Favors
CD wedding favors have been popular for sometime. Burn your own CD's with tracks that have some meaning to you or add your reception playlist. You can do this at home if your computer has CD/RW drive or ask a professional to do it for you. You can also present them in personalized CD cases or sleeves which you can design and print yourself at home.

Personalized Favors
There is a wide choice when it comes to personalized wedding favors as just about anything can be personalized these days. Firstly choose the personalization you want to add, usually it is your names and wedding date or your monogram and wedding date. You may want to have the actual favor personalized or just the packaging or elements of. Things such as ribbons, stickers and tags can all be personalized and provide the perfect finishing touches to your wedding favors.

Charitable Favors
Giving the wedding favor budget to charity is becoming a hot trend. It works by giving a donation to your favorite charity or charities and then giving your guests a small card which says that you have given a donation to charity rather than a wedding favor. Many charities offer a wedding favor service which includes pre-printed cards to give to your guests. It is up to you whether or not you tell your guests the chosen charity and donation amount.

Mae Andrea is a professional writer who collects wedding favors and wedding related articles. She is working with a wedding planning social networking company that caters to all the wedding needs of brides in almost every major center in America.

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The New Trend in Weddings - Cupcake Wedding Cakes

Remember when you were seven years old and your mom threw a birthday party for you? All your friends gathered around and everybody raved at how delicious those cupcakes were with the little sprinkles on top. That was fine when you're seven but now that you're getting married you may be a little nervous about the new trend in wedding cakes. Many couples are choosing to go with cupcake wedding cakes over the more traditional cake.

These cupcake wedding cakes are a long way away from what you had at your seven year old birthday party. Most of the time they won't have those little confetti sprinkles on top (unless you want them). Often they're going to take on shapes that you may have never thought were possible for cupcake such as stars, squares and even hearts.

Most cupcake wedding cake still take on the traditional form of wedding cake in the use of tiers and layers but, once you get past that the creativity put into these is endless. Because you're often working with over 100 individual cakes you have a lot of options available. Not only are you decorating each cake you're decorating around each cake as well.

One of the fun little additions to using cupcake wedding cakes is the ability to provide a keepsake topper for each guest. Whether you choose to go with a monogram topper or a miniature bride and room, your guests are going to love their little take-home item. You could even provide personalized outer cups for each cupcake with your names and the date embossed on them.

If the bride and groom can't agree on what flavor of cake, that's no longer a problem when you go this route. As a matter of fact, you can provide four, five, or six different flavors of cupcakes. You've got an equally as diverse selection for frostings.

When it comes to decorating around the cupcakes you have a lot of options as well. Some choose to have beautiful soft silk flowing in between each cupcake while others decorate around each cupcake with fresh fruit or flowers. I've even seen some with seashells to create a beach wedding theme.

Once you see a well decorated cupcake wedding cake you'll understand exactly why so many people are going this way. They can be fun, they can be elegant, and they can be as glamorous or casual as you want them to be. One thing is for sure, your guests will walk away remembering those cupcakes just as much as your friends did at your seven year birthday party. It just might be at a little different level.

Pablo is a huge fan of anything that makes you say "Mmmmm." He's created The Wedding Cakes Guide to help brides decide on the perfect cake. Pablo can help with very simple wedding cakes as well as those with a specific theme such as western or cupcake wedding cakes. He really enjoys helping brides create elegant wedding cakes where only the best will do. Reading through some of his advice will make your mouth water with anticipation.

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The Father of the Bride Says it Fittingly

Has it ever occurred to you that the father of the bride is like the best supporting actor in a play? Obviously the bride and groom are the leading lady and leading man on the day. The father of the bride, however, usually acts as the host even if the couple themselves contribute to the cost. It is the job of the father of the bride too to give away the bride, welcome guests and above all to give a speech that the couple should be able to remember fondly all the days of their lives.

Now nearly every father of the bride will do his best to avoid the general mayhem that takes place before a wedding. He will be quite happy to leave the lists and organisation to his womenfolk on the grounds that they will do it better than he would. It is rare that the father of the bride has trouble in being a welcoming and an affable host. He may not like dressing up but if his daughter wants a formal wedding he will even suffer wearing a dress suit. He may feel a trifle sad as he gives his daughter away but generally speaking that doesn't worry him either. The big worry for nearly every father of the bride is the wedding speech.

That is understandable. Most people never have to speak in public and most don't want to. Even a father of the bride who regularly has to give speeches at work will often find that it is a different matter entirely to give a father of the bride's speech. So he will be nervous and often, despite his best efforts, unprepared.

Speeches set the tone for the wedding. If they are light-hearted and relaxed the guests will be too. So the father of the bride should throw in a little sentimentality with a memory of the bride as a little girl. He should speak of his pride in her and all her achievements and mention some of them. He should make the groom and his parents a part of the big occasion and if he can tease the groom a little it will add to the speech. The father of the bride may mention her mother and how his daughter has inherited her wonderful traits.

Finally his toast to the couple should be heartfelt and, if possible, very personal to the couple.

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Outdoor Wedding Decorating

Are you making preparations for an outdoor wedding? An outdoor wedding is an exciting event that you will always remember. There is no scenery more beautiful than what you can find outside. Whether you hold your wedding at the beach, in the mountains or in your own backyard, you can enjoy the beauty of an outdoor wedding. Nature provides excellent decorations with trees and flowers. However, there are a few things that you can do to add to the beauty of an outdoor wedding.

One of the best outdoor wedding decorating ideas is the ceremony arch. This is a beautiful piece that adds that special touch to your outdoor wedding. It is a very important decoration because it will be the focal point of the wedding. How simple or extravagant you want the arch to be is entirely up to you, but you have many options when it comes to decorating it. Flowers and ribbons can be wrapped around the arch to match the theme of the wedding. Bows add a nice touch along with any other ideas that you can come up with.

A red carpet through the center of the aisle leading the way for the bride to meet her groom is an excellent touch, and it also helps to protect the bottom of the wedding gown. Decorate the tent and chairs where guest are located with flowers, bows and even small replicas of birds and butterflies to enhance their appearance. If you have the area where you are holding the wedding and reception screened in, then you can decorate parts of the screen the same way. However, make sure you don't put decorations where it can obscure anyone's view.

If practical and permitted where you are holding the wedding, you could consider using topiaries to enhance the scenery. Topiary is sculptures that are created from clipping shrubs, sub-shrubs and even small trees. You can also places other sculptures and even small fountains around the area to enhance the natural beauty. The reception area can be decorated with tablecloths, vases of flower and other centerpieces for the tables that are designed to match the theme you have chosen. Outdoor wedding decorating in style is great for the perfect outdoor wedding.

If you holding the wedding late in the evening, then you will need to make sure that you have appropriate lighting for your guests. Therefore, you can use candles, ground luminaries and lanterns to both increase the amount of light and enhance the decorations. You can even run rope lights around your tent and reception area and along the walkways to also add light and beauty.

When it comes to outdoor wedding decorations don't be afraid to experiment and be creative. After all, it is your wedding and as long as you are happy wit

Are you making preparations for an outdoor wedding? An outdoor wedding is an exciting event that you will always remember. There is no scenery more beautiful than what you can find outside. Whether you hold your wedding at the beach, in the mountains or in your own backyard, you can enjoy the beauty of an outdoor wedding. Nature provides excellent decorations with trees and flowers. However, there are a few things that you can do to add to the beauty of an outdoor wedding.

One of the best outdoor wedding decorating ideas is the ceremony arch. This is a beautiful piece that adds that special touch to your outdoor wedding. It is a very important decoration because it will be the focal point of the wedding. How simple or extravagant you want the arch to be is entirely up to you, but you have many options when it comes to decorating it. Flowers and ribbons can be wrapped around the arch to match the theme of the wedding. Bows add a nice touch along with any other ideas that you can come up with.

A red carpet through the center of the aisle leading the way for the bride to meet her groom is an excellent touch, and it also helps to protect the bottom of the wedding gown. Decorate the tent and chairs where guest are located with flowers, bows and even small replicas of birds and butterflies to enhance their appearance. If you have the area where you are holding the wedding and reception screened in, then you can decorate parts of the screen the same way. However, make sure you don't put decorations where it can obscure anyone's view.

If practical and permitted where you are holding the wedding, you could consider using topiaries to enhance the scenery. Topiary is sculptures that are created from clipping shrubs, sub-shrubs and even small trees. You can also places other sculptures and even small fountains around the area to enhance the natural beauty. The reception area can be decorated with tablecloths, vases of flower and other centerpieces for the tables that are designed to match the theme you have chosen. Outdoor wedding decorating in style is great for the perfect outdoor wedding.

If you holding the wedding late in the evening, then you will need to make sure that you have appropriate lighting for your guests. Therefore, you can use candles, ground luminaries and lanterns to both increase the amount of light and enhance the decorations. You can even run rope lights around your tent and reception area and along the walkways to also add light and beauty.

When it comes to outdoor wedding decorations don't be afraid to experiment and be creative. After all, it is your wedding and as long as you are happy with the way things turn out, that is all that really matters. Just make sure that you plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to come up with the theme and decorations that work best for you.

Lisa Mason, Professional wordsmith for hire: gamer, wife, mother, entrepreneur, published poet, co-owner of game guides company, public speaker and Internet business consultant. You can learn more or follow Lisa's blog from her website: http://www.freelancewriter4hire.com

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h the way things turn out, that is all that really matters. Just make sure that you plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to come up with the theme and decorations that work best for you.

Lisa Mason, Professional wordsmith for hire: gamer, wife, mother, entrepreneur, published poet, co-owner of game guides company, public speaker and Internet business consultant. You can learn more or follow Lisa's blog from her website: http://www.freelancewriter4hire.com

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Wedding Photography - Tips For a Smooth Wedding Photo Shoot

The wedding photographer may just be the most important part of your wedding ensemble well, aside from the person who conducts the ceremony. This person is responsible for chronicling your big day and making sure that every memory is captured on film.

Because you want the whole day to go smoothly, being organized is essential. Whether you, someone in your family or a wedding planner is handling the events of the day, here are some tips to make the photo sessions run smoothly:

1. Make a list of all the photos you want. Be specific about who is in them, the location and what time the photos are scheduled for. So, if you want a picture of you with all of your cousins outside under oak tree-write it down! Once you have your detailed list made, go over it again to make sure haven't left anything or anyone out of the photo shoot.

Then, make sure the wedding photographer gets a copy of the list as well as the planner or a trusted friend. This way, you can make sure the wedding photographer knows what to expect and someone else is there making sure nothing is skipped.

2. Tell people when and where to be for the photo shoot. A list is great as long as you notify everyone on it. Be sure to tell let them know of the times, places and attire for their photo and to be on time. If you have to, tell your chronically late friends and family members to be there earlier than necessary. This is especially important for photos taken before the ceremony so the timing of the actual event isn't delayed.

3. Make sure that you and the wedding photographer have a clear understanding of what you are getting. If you didn't discuss black and white photos with him prior to the shoot but have some listed, he may not be prepared.

Also, if you want candid shots, make sure they are included in the price you decided on. Discussing the details of film type, poses, candid, and number of shots ahead of time means that when you get the bill, there won't be any surprises.

4. Be respectful of the process. Yes, this is your day. But if you're feeling chaotic, just imagine how the photographer feels trying to reign in all the chaos around him for a photo. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, children, friends, family-everyone milling about, talking, and getting in the way.

The wedding photographer is used to dealing with a lot of people at once, but to make sure you get what you want and keep him happy by being organized. It may even be necessary to politely ask those not in photos to leave the room.

Following the steps above can really ease your mind and make the whole process run smoothly for everybody involved. You can make sure the ceremony starts on time and that everyone gets to the reception before all the food is gone! The wedding photographer is responsible for recording this day so treat him well and you'll be happy with the results.

Getting a professional photographer who specializes in artistic wedding photography is a crucial part of the process of preserving the memories of your special day. To find a wedding photographer, visit http://www.fineartexposure.com

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Father of the Bride Speeches - Choosing a Theme

The best and most memorable father of the bride speeches are written with a common theme in mind. A great speech may incorporate many different thoughts and emotions but they are all connected under an overarching theme.

Here are some things you might want to think about as you prepare your speech.

Some father of the bride speeches talk about hardships and struggles that the bride has experienced in her life. The purpose of mentioning these is to emphasize the bride's courage and ability to overcome setbacks. Though these speeches may seem solemn and serious, it is always important to end on a positive, hopeful note. The speaker must reiterate how the bride has overcome many hardships in order to get where she is today.

One of the most common themes of father of the bride speeches is nostalgia. A good speech paints a picture of the bride in the past, as a child or a teenager, often getting into trouble or being silly. This is often followed up by the father's disbelief at how quickly the time has passed, and how pleased he is that his little girl is now a beautiful bride.

Sometimes the father of the bride aims to give an amusing and entertaining speech. Usually he'll tell a funny, slightly embarrassing story involving the bride. These types of speeches are often big hits, as the audience is in a happy, celebratory mood, and they're ready to laugh and have a good time. However, it's never a good idea to ridicule the bride or give the impression that you don't take the wedding seriously.

These are just a few themes that people integrate into their father of the bride speeches. Of course, every bride and every family is unique, and ultimately you will have to determine the best way to theme your speech.

If you would like some helpful tips, tricks, and advice, I highly recommend visiting Father Bride Speeches. It is a fantastic resource you can use to help you write and deliver a stunning, crowd-pleasing speech that your daughter will love and that you will truly feel proud of.

If you're at all serious about your father of the bride speech, please do yourself a favor and visit Father Bride Speeches. I did, and my speech unquestionably stood out as one of the highlights of the entire wedding!

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Mother of the Bride Outfits

Congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and I want to share with you these 3 top tips for selecting your perfect Mother of the Bride outfits.

Once you have your outfit in hand you can sit back, relax and enjoy the upcoming event as it unfolds.

Being the Mother of the Bride, there will be much to do as it is an important role. You will not only be behind the scenes organising and arranging, but you will also be right there in the forefront of all the action. Yours is a role of multi-tasking, although this has generally been the Mothers role from the beginning when her children were born.

Neither husbands, nor children quite seem to understand the role of a mother who is so often taken for granted as she works her magic from behind the scenes making sure things all turn out just right! Well, you may at least take comfort in the knowledge that your daughter, if she plans a family, will soon become privy to this enormous role that is 'Mom'.

That being said, when selecting your Mother of the Bride outfits you will have more than just yourself to think of.

Three Top Tips:

1. Choose a dress that in comfortable and easy to move around in

On the wedding day you may suddenly find yourself needing to fix anything from flower arrangements to seating arrangements. So you will be looking for something stylish and elegant, but an outfit that will not hinder you if you suddenly need to fly into action!

2. Pockets or Matching Handbag

A jacket with pockets is great for those emergency bits like needle and thread and a couple of tissues for tearful moments. A matching handbag on the other hand will be able to hold even more goodies and look great with your outfit.

3. Comfortable Shoes

This may seem obvious, but how many times have you been caught out in a pair of shoes that are agony to your feet by half way through the evening. You may want to wear a brand new pair of shoes, but if you do so, be sure to start wearing them in at home by walking around in them in the evenings.

Take care and have fun selecting your perfect Mother of the Bride outfits.

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Cheap Weddings That Look Great

The average U.S. wedding cost $28000. No, I didn't add an extra 0. That number is a entry level salary for some people and a 20% down payment on a house. In today's economy, people don't want to(or can't) spend that amount of money to get married. With the divorce rate what it is these days, the bills could last longer than the wedding. In fact I've worked with people who were in this exact situation. And who wants to start their married life deep in a hole? There are so many other things to worry about. My wedding in 2007 cost $5000. That's for everything, cake, reception, dress, decorations, food - everything. And there were 150 people, so it wasn't a tiny wedding. How did I do it?

Frugal Weddings Depend on Friends

I enlisted the help of a lot of my friends and family. One of my friends grew roses and my father in law grew all kinds of flowers, so I used flowers from their gardens. My aunt is a flower arranger so she did the arrangements, but you can learn how to do it yourself pretty simply. The decorations were arranged by my friends, the centerpieces were sheets of music (my fiance and I are both musicians) with clear vases from a thrift store. They were filled with "glass rocks" and then with flowers. The cost was $5 per centerpiece. A musician friend was the D.J. If you go to church, so much the better, we had a lot of help from our church with setup and logistics. We didn't ask anybody really, they ll were eager to help. Our minister volunteered to perform the service for free, we gave him a $50 gift card. A friend took all our engagement pictures at the Botanical Gardens of the local college.

Be Creative to Save Money on Your Wedding Budget

The cake was actually black and white cookies from a local supermarket. These are cake-like cookies with two different colors of frosting. They did mine in my wedding colors and they were stacked in tiers. My mother made a cake for us to cut, and then we served the cookies to the guests who thought it was a pretty cool idea. Many supermarkets do really nice cakes at good prices. The dress was actually a prom/bridesmaid dress, from an outlet store. I bought a crinoline to spread out the skirt and used ribbon to trim it myself. The shoes were from a closeout store. For the reception we used the ballroom of the local university. Almost every university has a formal ballroom, there's a university in our area that used to be a hotel, and it's famous for weddings, it's always booked well in advance. Some have really good rates, some don't so shop around.

Food and Alcohol are the Biggest Wedding Expenses

If you're going to feed your guests a full meal, then you're going to be spending a lot of money. In that case you'll have to invite less guests. But if you want a lot of people without a huge food budget why not have an afternoon wedding with hors d'ouerves? That's what we did, we didn't need to have a whole meal, but people still got to eat. This was the biggest part of our wedding at $1500. There was a lot of food though, and it was enough for everybody to eat until they were full. We didn't use alcohol even for the toast because we would have had to hire a bartender. Be wary about using your own alcohol to save money, many venues will not allow you to bring your own because of liability reasons. You'll need a bartender or caterer that has a liquor license in many cases.

With just a little planning and asking around you can save on some of your big budget items for your wedding. Friends usually want to help and many of them have some special skills you could use. What makes a good wedding is people who care about you not some overdone spectacle. Being creative helps you have a cheap wedding and many times makes it more memorable than the some tired traditions you've seen a thousand times before.

Julia Mashtrimi is always looking for a bargain and isn't afraid of cheap - her wedding was no exception. From the wedding cake to a cheap wedding dress everything was a deal. You can have a awesome frugal wedding too, if you're willing to be creative and shop around.

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How to Plan a Great Wedding

Wedding planning is not as hard as it may seem. First of all, you will need some tools that will assist you in your planning. Secondly, you will need to do some research. However, the right tool will minimize the amount of research that you will need to do on your own. Alternatively, you may hire a wedding planner to eliminate any hassles whatsoever.

The tools in question are online wedding planners. Wedding planners are special software applications that will help you manage all the aspects of a wedding, including guest lists, guest seating, reminders for the upcoming things-to-do, and so on. The good point is that these tools already have a built in list of things-to-do, freeing you from having to do research on your own. All you need to do is keep the points on the lists that fit you, and delete the ones that don't. Once you input the information about your wedding (the number of guests, the budget, the date of your wedding, etc.) the program will create custom reports and reminders for you.

However, if you would like to do some research on your own, it's not that hard either. There are hundreds of websites that can provide you with the additional information required for planning your wedding, including: databases of bridal gowns, databases of the vendors offering wedding products and services , forums and chats with the users experiences, galleries with hundreds of bridal hairstyles, and so on.

Is there an easier way to plan a wedding? How to plan a wedding without any research whatsoever? In order to plan a wedding the easiest way possible you may want to look into wedding planning service providers. These range from amateur planners to large specialized wedding planning services. If you decide to shift your concerns to a wedding planner, you will be able to simply sit back and enjoy, while your chosen planner arranges your future wedding as per your specifications.

The main drawback with hiring an amateur or a professional wedding planner is the cost. According to many sources, a wedding planner will earn a commission of around 10-15% of the total cost of a wedding. Therefore, if you are planning to organize an average-price wedding, which is currently $20,000 in the USA and $18,000 in the UK, around $2,000-$3,000 of this amount will be absorbed by your wedding planner. Is shifting your wedding planning hassles worth $2,000-$3,000? The choice is, of course, yours.

So, how to plan a wedding well? Decide whether you would like to use a wedding planning tool, to do the research on your own, or hire a wedding planner, and start with the planning. In each case, most important is to start planning your wedding way in advance.

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Do's and Don'ts in Wedding Thank You Card Wording

In earlier days it was perceived to be being ungrateful to send wedding thank cards to your wedding guests; people saw it as impersonal and failed to recognize the efforts of individual participants. Due to the hassles and the vast list of invited guests in weddings today, the perception has drastically changed. It is easier and more convenient to use personalized cards instead. The wedding thank you card wording should be right considering individual characteristic and the contribution of each guest that went towards the success of the wedding.

The best way to word your wedding thank you is to follow your heart; the great feeling you have towards the guest, a handwritten original message works magic for people to feel to be in touch with the bride and groom. This also shows a genuine and sincere expression of gratitude. It is never correct to use templates or pre-printed messages for they show lack of sincerity and originality, since they are generalized and have very little personal touch.

It's proper to acknowledge the individual contributions of each friend or relative in the wedding thank you card; mention each act separately. In case of multiple gifts coming from the same person make sure to send the thank you card immediately, especially if each are scheduled to arrive at different times.

The wedding thank you card wording should be carefully drafted depending on the contribution, the gift and the timing. Thank you cards for gifts sent in advance, must be sent immediately even before the due date arrives.

Never start your thank you card wording with the 'I' but instead, refer to the guest first with words such as 'you'. Also, it is advisable to use dark blue or black inked pens than other pens that are fancy but illegible. Your guests' form the new alliance in the future, therefore, keep them updated with your future location by providing your new return address. In addition to the above, make your wedding thank you card wording message as lovely and warm as possible.

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Free Printable Bridal Shower Invitation Templates

Before you think about ordering expensive bridal shower invitation cards, you may want to consider a much more cheaper solution. Did you know that most free printable bridal shower invitation templates look just as great as the ones that cost money? There are plenty of free ones on the internet that you can find. You can simply search for them in the search engine by typing in "free printable bridal shower invitation templates". Take a look at the free ones, and you will be surprised at the quality that you will see!

You definitely do not want your friends and family to miss the bridal shower. You want them all to celebrate and have a lot of fun before the wedding event. Make sure you plan way ahead by making the cards early because you need to give people time to plan and make sure they don't have any other plans on that particular day. If possible, make it two months in advance. Some friends and family might be out of the states, or even out of the country.

You need some very basic knowledge on graphic design, such as customizing the template and make the wordings unique. You can easily do these on software such as Adobe Photoshop. Make sure you write down important information, such as time and location, so you don't confuse anyone.

You can buy high quality paper for cards at a local office supply store. While the free template might costs you nothing at all, the paper, ink, printer, envelope, and stamps, will cost you some money. In the end, you will still save a lot of money by doing it yourself.

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