While the average cost of a wedding today is more than enough to make a good down payment on a house, there are many brides and grooms who would rather have that money in the bank. That’s a smart choice during a recession. However, what bride doesn’t want a beautiful wedding and reception? You can ...
When you walk into a wedding reception you want the tables to set the mood but if you are working on a budget you may think you cannot afford a fancy centerpiece and fall back on a plain candle or fake flowers. For a little more money or, in some cases, less money, you can ...
Outdoor Garden Wedding Reception Decor – A garden wedding reception is the perfect place for a new bride and groom to celebrate. Picture a clear blue sky with warm temperatures and flowers swaying in a gentle breeze. If you have chosen to host your reception outdoors, the tips and ideas in this article may help ...
There are lots of easy ways to create beautiful holiday table centerpieces. Start by looking through your holiday décor for materials and ideas. You may be surprised by what you can make with items you already have on hand. If you need things like glass vases, baskets, ribbon or tea light candles, you can usually ...
A year or so ago I witnessed a beautiful outdoor wedding with a fantastic view of the countryside. The bride and groom were clever (or maybe their caterer was) but they timed the courses of the wedding dinner to correspond with the sunset. The theme was Italian countryside where all the guests ate family (or ...
When you are getting married and planning for your wedding, you want everything to be perfect. Every detail must reflect your own personal style and that of the groom-to-be. Some brides love to shop and find their wedding centerpieces in stores, while crafty brides would rather make them themselves. Some brides get their moms and ...
Bring the natural beauty of ocean, sand and sunsets together for your beach wedding. Glistening ocean treasures are expressed through an assortment of pearls and sea shells while the splendor of sunset colors are reflected in tropical floras. Tropical Fruits Natural pineapple and coconut centerpieces can create a casual Island-style elegance. Pineapples can be wrapped ...
Far from the land of Laura Ashley and yards of white satin, the Asian-themed wedding turns everything upside down. White is not cool in an Asian-themed wedding, being the color of death, but you’ll see lots and lots of red and black for luck and prosperity. Brides drawn to the Zen-like simplicity of an Asian-themed ...
