Planet Friendly Green Florida Weddings
It is not hard to take pride in our planet and have a green wedding. Some tips include using recycled paper products for wedding invites. Serve organic foods at your reception. For your wedding attire use 100% natural materials. If you can't find these items in a bridal shop, you can always have them handmade.
Contributed by Princess Perfect Weddings
of Orlando, Florida — 800-442-2950
Bridal Tiaras - Be Consistent!
When selecting the style of the bridesmaid's tiara, be consistent. If the bride is wearing a rhinestone tiara with rhinestone accessories, then the bridesmaids should also be wearing rhinestone accessories.
Contributed by Fairytale Bridal Tiara
of Homestead Florida, USA 33126 — (866) 596-9590
Wedding Venues at Affordable Prices
Choosing a site for you reception can be a shock when you find out how much they want just for the site. Consider looking at local clubs such as the Elks, Eagles, Masonic Lodges and others. Their fees tend to be much lower than other venues and you can save a substantial amount of money.
Contributed by Amazing Bridal Supplies
of Coalinga, California, USA — 866-707-2626
Wedding flowers
Be sure to match your wedding style with it's formality. If the wedding is formal, the bouquets should be formal too. This is achieved with symmetrical designs, balance, and repetition. Casual bouquets can be more eclectic and asymmetrical.
Contributed by 4everflorals.com
of Pardeeville, USA — 608-429-4542
What Kind Of Necklace to Wear With V Neck Wedding Dress?
When choosing wedding jewelery to coordinate with your gown, mimic the wedding gown's neckline. A Y drop pendant necklace goes well with a V neck gown. If your dress is low in back too, choose a lariat pendant necklace which has a Y drop pendant in the front and jewels that hang down in the back for a double sided flare!
Contributed by Everything Angelic
of Marietta, USA — 770-943-3515
Wedding Planning with Less Stress
Some key factors that will significantly reduce wedding planning stress are having a positive attitude, starting your planning as early, working within a budget, sharing tasks with others, finding good wedding vendors and suppliers and daily exercise.
Contributed by The Royal Ball
of Dallas, Texas — 1-866-472-3375
Wedding Favors - Planning Ahead
Personalized wedding favors should be purchased at least one month prior to the ceremony. That way, in the off-chance that any mistakes occur, the couple will be sure they have plenty of time to replace the favors.
Contributed by The Royal Ball
of Dallas, Texas — 1-866-472-3375
Wedding Decor Styling
Glass tealight holders are an excellent styling tool for any reception, ceremony or pre-wedding event. Use glass holders around a centerpiece, to light a guestbook table or fill with chocolate and give away as a great favor item at each table setting.
Contributed by SuperGiftPlace.com
of Fremont, California — 888-708-8842
Decor for Wedding Planning
To save money on wedding decorations seek locations that are naturally festive or decorative; they may require less, if any, wedding decorations at all.
Contributed by Top Wedding Sites
of , USA — 866-721-8800
Can you afford a destination beach wedding?
Absolutely! Choose a resort that offers free weddings and work with their groups department to negotiate a discounted rate for your guests. Give guests 6-12 months notice. Booking 15 rooms usually means a free room for you! Throw a fun reception back home with pictures and video from the wedding.
Contributed by Vacations with Flair
of Mackinaw, Illinois — 1-800-517-1123
DIY Wedding Favors
Planning a wedding on a budget? Designing and creating your own wedding favors is the perfect do it yourself bridal project. Assemble the favors as early as possible and find a safe storage place. Consider hosting a "favors assembly" party, asking friends and family to come by to help with the favors and enjoy some refreshments. You'll have the party favors done in record time and have fun doing it!
Contributed by Bliss! Weddings Market
of Woodbury, USA — 866-445-4405
Do Yourself a Favor - a Wedding Favor!
When choosing a wedding favor gift for your guests, make sure it is something practical and useful. Think about what you'd like to receive. Sadly, many favors can wind up in the trash. Select wisely for the ultimate remembrance of your wedding day.
Contributed by Wedding Wizardry
of Philadelphia, PA 19145 — 215-684-9718
Potted Plants as Wedding Centerpieces: a Growing Trend
Bring Mother Nature into your wedding with living potted flowers and herbs to coordinate with your wedding theme. Make your own pots and wrap as unique wedding decorations, centerpieces, place markers and/or favors.
Contributed by Tree Beginnings
of Locke, USA — 888-315-7333
Planning a Wedding on a Budget
When planning a wedding on a budget, and looking to save money on a wedding gown, consider ordering a bridesmaid's gown in ivory or white. It will be far less expensive than a traditional wedding gown.
Contributed by HudsonValleyWeddings.com
of Kingston, New York — (845) 336-4705
Low-Cost Wedding Centerpieces
Potted plants and flowers can be a beautiful, low-cost alternative to traditional florists' centerpieces, plus they are eco-friendly and can be replanted. Give them away to your guests as wedding favors.
Contributed by WeddingOutlook.com
of Cranford, New Jersey — 732-648-6622
Questions To Ask a Wedding Photographer
When interviewing photographers ask these questions. How many years experience do you have? Will you be the photographer at my event? Do you bring an assistant or additional photographer? Do I receive all images on disk? How long after my event will I see my proofs? Do you have references?
Contributed by Top Wedding Sites
of , USA —
Lemon Water for Glowing Wedding Skin
Keeping skin clear before wedding day is not always easy. Try drinking lemon water instead of soda or alcohol. Lemon is a good cleanser for the whole body, inside and out. Drinking water also helps shed excess weight or water retention and bloating.
Contributed by Branded J
of Sherman Oaks, USA — 818-501-5222
Best Prices for Destination Weddings
To get the best prices on your wedding travel, package the air and land portion together. Worse case scenario is to negotiate with a hotel and get a great price, and then not be able to find good air prices. You will always get a better land price when you add in the air.
Contributed by Vacations With Flair
of Peoria, IL, USA — 1-800-517-1123
Comfortable Wedding Shoes
Bridal shoes are a very important part of your attire for this special day. You'll be on your feet for hours, so be sure to select comfortable shoes! Make sure to break in your new shoes prior to the wedding. Wear them around the house to make sure they don't give you a blister and to scuff up the soles a bit so you don't slip.
Contributed by Team Wedding Staff
of Wayne, NJ, USA — 866-721-8800
Fall Wedding Ideas
Fall accessories are rich in color and beauty. Highlight your natural harvest wedding with a "warm welcome" for your guests. Choose elegant entrances made from gorgeous garlands of magnolias, leaves, artichokes, twits and pinecones.
Contributed by Joyfullcelebrations.com
of Clarkston, Washington, USA — 509-758-9348
