Do you think you can do the same and turn your wedding into something that exudes in personality, imagination and sophistication all at the same time with the help of DIY style? If you nod and say “challenge accepted,” then look at this list below, which will help you in achieving this.

Cheap DIY Idea # 1 – Invites

Tailor the invitations to the theme of the event. This will make it easier for you to concoct a lovely idea for your DIY invitation project. For example, if you’re having an eco-friendly event, why don’t you print invitations on recycled card stock and insert them in envelopes made out of newspaper?

Cheap DIY Idea # 2 – Table Centerpiece

For the table centerpiece, you don’t have to create it from scratch. You can make use of jars and containers that you can find at home. One idea is to fill up a tall clear vase with all sorts of colorful fruits—grapes, peaches, oranges, lemons, and apples. Top it off with a fresh flower bloom and that’s instant table centerpiece for you. Easy, cheap but definitely beautiful!

Cheap DIY Idea # 3 – Place Cards

So how can you create impressive place cards to guide the guests to their seat assignment? Try this one: cut 2 by 3.5 inch card stocks of different colors and hang each of them on a clothesline using clothespins. Other than being a place card, they’re also nice decorative items.

Cheap DIY Idea # 4 – Guest Book

Instead of offering a traditional guest book for guests to write on, make something out of the ordinary like a scrapbook guest book. Buy a scrapbook from a local arts and crafts store. Then on each page, paste some photos of you and your beau over the years. Embellish these photos with buttons, ribbons, stickers and other trinkets. Leave some space for the guests to jot down their wishes.

Cheap DIY Idea # 5 – Wedding Cupcake

A cake may be a little too hard for you to bake even if your baking skills are tiptop. The same cannot be said about cupcakes, which are a lot easier to whip up. Buy a multi-tiered cupcake stand and decorate by taping seam binding around. Stack the delicious cupcakes neatly on this.

Cheap DIY Idea # 6 – Table Numbers

You’d love how multi-purpose this idea is! For the table number, buy wine bottles in bulk. Customize the wine label with the table number. Add a photo of you and your groom on the label for more visual interest. This wine bottle table number will not only serve as such but also as décor and favor.

Cheap DIY Idea # 7 – Reception Décor

Roll up your sleeves and dress up the place by yourself. The reception venue can be made more dazzling with the use of tissue paper pompoms, which you can create yourself or buy online. Either way, it’s still a DIY project if you’ll be doing the hanging yourself.

Cheap DIY Idea # 8 – Giveaways

Months before the wedding, get your green thumb working. Cultivate herbs or flower blooms in mini pots. By the time your wedding arrives, you can give these mini potted plants as gracious wedding favors.

Source: CanadianBridal.ca

Some couples prefer to wash their weddings with a myriad of colors. Then there are those who choose to go for the monochrome look and have a black and white wedding. You’d think the colorful weddings are more popular because they’re jovial and vibrant. But the truth is, black and white weddings are just as in demand. Why is this so? Check out below the top reasons why this type of wedding has become a big hit among many couples.

Reason # 1 – It’s classy

If you want classy, classy is what you’ll get with a black and white wedding. There’s no more worrying about chic and sophistication, they’re automatically there when you choose to have this particular color motif. This means that you don’t have to try that hard to achieve elegance. In fact, the simpler the overall wedding is, the better. Even the most discriminating guests will nod with approval when they arrive on your wedding.

Reason # 2 – It’s timeless

Wedding colors change every year. For this year, tangerine is the trendy choice. But you know what? Whatever you do, black and white will never go out of style. Look many years back and they are the top colors of choice. Fast forward to a couple of years and it would still be the same. You’ll still find these colors in the list of what’s hot in weddings. So if you want your wedding to be timeless, one of the best ways to do that is to adopt a black and white motif.

Reason # 3 – It’s versatile

Ah, versatility! Not many colors are able to achieve this quality. Black and white are truly versatile colors as they can go well with almost every other color there is. Combine black and white with something as strong as hot pink or something as subtle as lavender, and the result is still the same: gorgeous! They also look good on almost every aspect of the wedding. If you’ve gone with a color like electric blue, which may look good on the décor and stationery, but a little bit funny on the groom’s men outfits, it would be quite hard to unify the look of your wedding. The same cannot be said about black and white.

Reason # 4 – It’s easy

Black and white items are everywhere. If you go online, you’ll find almost every wedding detail in these colors. This means that you don’t have to break your back finding a table centerpiece, wedding favor, or bridesmaid outfit to fit this color scheme.

Reason # 5 – It’s visually appealing

You’d think monochrome is boring and dull, and that full color is the only way to infuse life into your wedding. That’s completely absurd. The stunning contrast of these two shades make up for their “lack of color.” They’re actually very visually interesting and appealing, especially if you’re able to play up your décor the right way. Patterns and shapes look particularly great on black and white colors.

Transform your wedding into a timeless, classy and gorgeous event with a black and white color scheme.

Source: this article is from CanadianBridal.ca, a website dedicated to Theme Weddings.

The bridal table

Let’s start with the bridal table. The bride and groom can choose among a long rectangular head table, a round table to be placed at the center of the room, and a “sweetheart” table in front of the guests. Some modern couples forgo having their own table and opt to leave a few empty seats at every table so they can go from one table to another to mingle with the guests.

Wedding party

If you do choose to sit with the wedding party at a rectangular or round table, the groom sits to the right side of the bride. The best man is to her left. The maid of honor will be to the groom’s right. In the rare occasion that the best man and maid of honor don’t get along, you need to talk to them about having a truce for your wedding because there’s no way you’re alienating any of them from the wedding party table. Their plus ones, if there are any, should be seated at another table. Other members of the wedding party may also seat in the bridal head table, except for the flower girls and ring bearers who would be better off seating with their mommies and daddies.

Family table

At the family table, the parents of the bride and groom sit opposite each other. They are joined by the grandparents, other close relatives and the officiant. It may also be possible to have the bride and groom’s parents to have separate tables. The parents of the bride will be joined by the family of the bride, and same is true for the groom’s side. The first option is considerably better to give chance for the two families to bond and unite. Now for the case of divorced parents, each parent may be seated at his/her own table especially if the two are not in good terms. If they’re friends and have been getting along, then there’s nothing wrong in placing them in the same table.

The rest of the guests

Sure, your main concern is your family and wedding party. But it would also help to know a thing or two about seating the rest of the guests. It would be good to have friends be together in one table. Or mix them up with another group with similar interests. For example, have your artist friends sit together with your college friends who are also art buffs. For people being invited by your parents, let your mother or mother-in-law do the seating arrangement for these people.

Source: This article was submitted by TheWeddingExpert.ca, a one source website for all your wedding etiquette needs.

• If you opted for this color motif because you want a traditional wedding, then go for highly formal décor style with black and white full place settings, fine table ware, fresh flower centerpieces, and linen tablecloths.
• Decorate the chairs with white silk swags with black gem accents.
• Opt for all-white flower arrangements composed of white roses, white orchids and white lilies placed in a black flower vase.
• Alternate black and white plates. For example, use white bowl, black salad plate and white plate for the main course.
• Go for visually striking dotted or striped black and white designs for the table cloths, drapes, curtains or other cloths in the reception venue.
• Stick giant black and white dot clings on the stage, ceiling or floor.
• Having an outdoor wedding? Hang black and white paper lanterns on the branches of the trees.
• Create an interesting centerpiece with a clear wide vase filled with water. Put black gemstones at the base of the container. Then add white floating candles for that vivid contrasting effect.
• Use black napkins on white tablecloths or vice versa. Tie a huge black ribbon around a white satin covered chair, or do it the other way around.
• Adorn the arch with black and white balloons. Or use metallic black and white balloon bouquets for the table centerpiece.
• Sprinkle the aisle with black and white petals. White petals are easy to come by. But what about black petals? The trick is to dip white petals in black water color and voila, you have black petals that would certainly leave your guests amazed.

Some More Tips Before You Go:

• Shop online for black and white decoration supplies. Whether you have limited budget or not, you’ll welcome the great savings you can have online.
• Get inspiration from magazines, wedding blogs, and other brides who have done black and white wedding before. Just be careful not to replicate any idea exactly as you don’t want to be a copycat. Personalize the idea by giving it a unique twist to call your own.
• Don’t be afraid to add a touch of color. Just because you’re having a black and white theme, it doesn’t mean that you’re obligated to drain the color out of the celebration.  Just make sure that the color doesn’t overshadow the other monochrome details.

These remarkable tips and ideas will surely turn your black and white wedding into a superb event that everyone will remember for a very long time.

Empty Classic White Gumball Machine
Just one look at these gumball machines and you would definitely want to get your hands on them regardless of whatever’s inside. Your guests would inevitably feel the same. That’s how charming this particular type of favour containers is. And you can easily match them to the wedding theme by filling them up with candy wedding favours in the same color as the wedding color motif.

Miniature Metal Garden Watering Can Wedding Favors
These attractive favour containers are made to look like real garden watering cans. In fact, they’re also made of metal. The galvanized containers can be filled with fresh flower blooms and serve not only as keepsakes but also as table centerpieces for your garden themed wedding, or they can be used for containing gardening tools to give away to your guests on your eco-friendly wedding.

Bride and Groom Wedding Favor Candy Bags
Dress to impress—that’s what these favour bags are all about! These bags that come in the shape of a bridal gown and groom tux can turn even boring and dull wedding favours into something bustling with excitement. The classic black and white colors of these bags mean one thing and that is they can fit whatever color motif you have on your special day.

Miniature Natural Bird Nests Spring Wedding Favors
Wish your guests a life filled with blessings and good fortune with these miniature bird nests favour containers. The first thing you’d want to put in these are eggs, preferably colorful ones like those you hide in the garden during Easter Sunday. But that’s just one option. You can also fill this nest with flavorful treats like chocolate bar favours, candy bar favours and homemade cookies for the delight of your sweet toothed guests.

Miniature Bell Jar with White Fluted Base Wedding Favor
Some favour containers are funny and funky while others are unique and extraordinary. Now if you want something that’s oozing with sophistication, this is the top choice for you. This miniature bell jar with clear glass lid can show off your dazzling favours in an elegant manner. Whether it’s a cupcake, a candle or a miniature sculpture, you’ll love how beautiful the turnout is.

Mini Treasure Chest Beach Wedding Favors
Show your guests how much you treasure them with these miniature treasure chests. Guests will be impressed with the rustic design, real wood construction, rugged map finish and miniature metal latch. They’ll feel like they’re pirates who have just unearthed the greatest treasure ever hidden!

These wonderful options will make planning and preparation much easier for you. Take the time to enjoy shopping for the favour container just like how you did when you shopped for wedding favours.

Miniature Oval Paper Wrapped Wedding Favour Box with Ribbon Bow
Having a black and white wedding theme? Then this is the perfect favour box that you should use.  Even if not, you can still make use of this gorgeous and elegant favour box since black can complement any color motif. Surprise your guests with jewelry, chocolate or any other gift that you can think of using this charming little black box.

Miniature Woven Picnic Basket
Your guests won’t be able to stop talking about how cute this mini basket is. You’ll also love how the lid can be taken off so that the basket can accommodate more treats like chocolates, candies or homemade cookies. If you prefer to keep the mystery then cover the basket with the lid and complete the look with a personalized ribbon. This delightful favour container is ideal for outdoor weddings like garden affairs and weddings with rustic theme.

Mini Treasure Chest Beach Wedding Favours
Bring out the adventurous side in you with these intriguing favour boxes that are designed to look like miniature treasure chests. They’re made of real wood and they come with a metal latch and rugged map finish. Fill these up with treasures like jewelry, chocolate gold coins or faux gemstones.

Unique Miniature Beveled Mirror Box with Lid Wedding Favour
This mirror box truly reflects glamour and style. Even the most discerning guest would not help but be impressed at this high quality favor box perfect for sophisticated favours like jewelry sets or special coins.

Miniature Travel Trolley with Wheels and Retractable Handle Wedding Favours
You and your guests will have fun with this miniature travel trolley favour containers that are irresistible during destination weddings, beach weddings, or cruise ship weddings. It’s designed to look the real thing. In fact, the handle is even retractable! Not to mention, it comes in color black with a clear top lid to showcase whatever favor you’ve picked.

Unique exclusive “Tree Design” Miniature Wooden Wedding Favour Box with Lid
A novel wooden box that’s sure to be a conversation starter among your wedding guests, this miniature wooden wedding box with lid is especially great for eco-friendly weddings. Tasty treats, chocolates, flower seeds or a jewelry set can be tucked inside this elegant packaging to make your favour unique.

Enjoy picking from these wonderful favour boxes as much as your guests will enjoy the charming gifts you have for them.

Mini Linen Drawstring Pouch with Vintage Infused Love Print

Entice your guests with these charming little drawstring bags made of linen. The “love” print on the front surface of the pouch is a testament not only to how much you and your beau love each other but also how much you adore the person you’re giving this favour to. Fill this bag with special treats that would get your guests thanking you endlessly.

Bride and Groom Wedding Favour Candy Bags

These are amusing favour bags that come in the shape of the wedding dress and the groom’s tux. Even plain wedding favours can be turned into something exceptional if you use these favour bags. Since they come in the classic black and white color scheme, they can fit any wedding color motif.

Mini Linen Drawstring Pouch with English Tea Rose Decorative Trim

Simple yet very elegant—this drawstring pouch that comes with English tea rose decorative trim is indeed perfect for a vintage or rustic wedding. Put in some special treats for a favour that will never be forgotten. 

Natural Miniature Woven Wedding Favour Beach Bags

The intricate weaving of the basket is just one of the many things that will impress you about this favour container. You’ll also fancy the seashell detail on the lower front area of the bag and enjoy the fact that it has sufficient space to fit almost any type of wedding favour you can think of. You may fill this miniature bag with shells, flowers or candies. It’s especially perfect for those tying the knot along the seaside.

Cellophane Clear Wedding Cone Shaped Favor Bags

These are popular packaging options for delicious confections like hot chocolate, cappuccino power or cocktail powder mix. Be sure to top off the bag with a personalized fold-over header containing heart-warming message from you and your future spouse.

Multiuse Folding ECO Wedding Favor Tote bag made of Natural Cotton

Whether your guests are friends of the environment or not, they will find these mini eco favor tote bags absolutely a doll. They’re practical as they can be used for a wide array of purposes like for grocery shopping, picking up of mail, bringing clothes to the laundry shop, and so much more. And every time your guests use this bag, they’ll be reminded as to how much fun they had in your wedding.

The best thing about it is you can get away with it whether you fill the bag with treats or not, since the bag can be a wedding favour itself.

These cameras can also serve as a photo booth as they can use these to take wacky photos of themselves. You and your groom would be rolling with laughter once you see those funny photos developed.

The best way to distribute the disposable wedding cameras is to put them on the guests’ table. And since you’re at that, you might as well use these cameras to decorate the wedding tables. How are you going to do that? Check out these simple steps below.

Step 1 -  Buy the cameras
Of course, before you can start decorating the tables with disposable cameras, you need to buy them first. Best speed film for general usage is 400. It’s also a good idea to buy those that come with waterproof casing. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, right? Spills on the tables are not uncommon.

As for the case design, pick those that would match or complement your wedding theme and color scheme. Since disposable cameras come in a wide range of colors and styles, this won’t be a challenge at all. If you’re on a budget, try buying the cameras in bulk or shop for them online.

Step 2 – Plan how you’re going to display the cameras
If you browse the internet, you’ll find plenty of ideas on how to display the cameras on the wedding tables. One excellent idea would be to stack the cameras to form a tower. Top it off with a full flower bloom and you have yourself a nice tall table centerpiece. Make sure you leave a note to the guests encouraging them to use the cameras. They might not want to dismantle the nice-looking centerpiece.
Another practical suggestion would be to place the disposable cameras inside a large clear vessel. It would be nice if the cameras are covered with patterned and colorful casing so that the vase would be an eye-candy. Put in some other decorative elements inside the vase to make it look even more charming.

Step 3 – Leave notes on the camera
As mentioned earlier, it’s a must to leave a note to your guests instructing them to use the cameras to capture priceless moments during the wedding or take photos of themselves. Of course, you need to be polite with your request. Say something like, “We’ll appreciate if we can see our wedding through your eyes. XOXO, (name of couple).”

Love these ideas? Your guests would probably too after they have all the fun using the cameras during your big day.

Spring is here!

Spring Wedding Favours

• Spring garden collection watering can candles – How delightful these tiny watering candles are! Your guest won’t help but be excited about these pearlized favours adorned with pink flowers and knitted-design strip. They also have a cute garden design inset that’s tied with mint green organza bow. These favours are great for weddings held in gardens and parks.
• Two peas in a pod – ceramic salt & peppershakers in ivy print gift box – Love anything that’s handpainted? Then you’ll surely adore this tiny set of ceramic salt and peppershakers that are packed inside a clear box with curling ivy print.
• Swaying calla lily pearlescent place card/ photo frame – Any bride would appreciate the versatility of this card and photo frame. These wedding favors can be used as place card holders. Then the guests may take these photo frames home after the wedding as souvenirs.
• Love grows plantable wildflower favours – Marriage is like a seed that you need to cultivate in order to grow. There’s no better way to symbolize your budding union than through these exquisite wedding gift items.
• English garden watering can favor box kit with flower appliqués – Surround your wedding with these elegant pieces of tokens that come in pink and lavender shades.

Summer lovin’

Summer Wedding Favours

• Shining sails silver place card holders – Whether or not you’re having your wedding by the sea, everyone would feel the tropical ambience with these cute silver sails that may double as place card holders.
• Shells by the sea authentic shell place card holders with matching place cards – These are small adorable shells that can hold place cards and at the same time, serve as wonderful memento of your union.
• Seashells gel candle in clear gift box with raffia tie and “thank you” tag – Distinctive favours that add a beach-y feel to any wedding venue, this seashell gel candle would wow your guests. The candle is placed in a unique-shaped glass with sea blue gel adorned with shells and starfish.
• Pink polka flip flop five-piece pedicure set with matching “thank you” tag – Charming and chic, girls won’t stop raving about this keepsake that comes complete with a nail file, clippers, cuticle instrument and scissors.
• Luminous mini lanterns – Get glowing with these impressive mini lanterns that would not only beautify each and every table at your wedding but would also be loved by the guests who would find them irresistible.
• Spring and summer are two ideal seasons for wedding. Be sure to check out these favor ideas and suggestions if you do decide to get married at either these times.

10 to 12 months before the wedding

Start planning the wedding favours as early as possible. Get a notepad, sit down and rack your brains for ideas. If your creative juices don’t seem to cooperate, don’t be upset. There are plenty of places where you can get inspiration. Go to wedding favour outlets, look at wedding magazines, and browse online for the latest trends in wedding favours. On your notepad, list all the possible options. Be sure to include only those that will match or complement the theme of the event. For example, if you’re having an eco-friendly wedding, your options would include potted plants, packets of flower seeds, and organic soaps, among others.

7 to 9 months before the wedding

Set a budget and start searching for wedding favours. Ideally, you shouldn’t spend more than 5 percent of the total wedding budget on the wedding favours. So if you have a $20,000 budget for this event, the wedding favours should not exceed $1,000. If you shop online, you’ll find that cutting down on the favuor expenses isn’t that hard to do. Online shopping also makes the search a lot quicker and more convenient. Instead of taking the whole day hopping from one wedding store to another, it would only take you a few minutes to browse through your options.

4 to 6 months before the wedding

By this time, you should already be able to decide on what particular favour you’d like to give away to your guests. Decide between DIY and professional help. If you want to save money, you can buy the materials and make the favours yourself. But if you think the hassle isn’t worth the dollar you’re saving, then it would be better to order the favours instead. Making the decision at this point is a must. In fact, if you can come up with the decision earlier, that would even be better, as it would give you more time to place your order.

1 to 3 months before the wedding

Order the souvenirs one to three months before the big date. If you’ve opted to go DIY, then start making the favours. Be sure to know how long the table gifts would be done. If you’re ordering something that would take 12 weeks, then don’t wait until a month before you place your order. Remember, timing is key. The duration of the order would depend on the type of keepsakes since some would take longer than others.

Just like with everything else, starting early with the favour planning gives you an edge. It gives you plenty of time to make decisions, last-minute adjustments, and personalization that won’t be possible if you are on a rush.

Place Card Holders – The Littlest Things that Count in Any Wedding

Making sure everyone’s doing their job, creating checklists and suddenly rushing to a store to buy much needed ice or seasonings are some of the things that any couple will face when looking into tying the knot. That is, if they are the one’s planning a wedding and doing the important things, like checking on the menu, by themselves and not by a professional. Yes, it might sound a bit stressful but if a good number of friends and family are willing to help, then planning a wedding to perfection will not be as hard to do.

So let’s say you’ve catered to the important stuff, like choosing what kind of wedding cake you want or selecting a motif to go for, then you might think that you’re done and over with the wedding preparations. But, like any perfectionist planner will tell you, nothing’s really finish unless you actually see them used and done with. So, can I ask you; how about the wedding favors or the accessories to any wedding, like the floral decorations or the place card holders? Are you through with those items or are you just starting to think about those right now? If you are, then you’ve come to the right place.

Below is your guide to what you might be missing out on or skipping out that are actually very important and crucial in any wedding.

- Having a checklist is the key to finishing all tasks at hand. Having a checklist also ensures that nothing is left behind or forgotten. If possible, have another copy to be given to a friend or family member who would be more than willing to help out. A checklist would include the decorations like the candles, flowers and so on and so forth. Any wedding would never go through a disastrous phase if everything is put into order and constant checking is done. A couple may not be able to do these themselves, so it is really a good idea to have a trusted family member or friend to do this job, especially when the wedding is not far off.

- After making sure that you have a checklist and everything that is needed down to the last table napkin is put in the checklist, then go over the items once again. It never hurts anybody to be really prepared.

- Try to sit down and imagine yourself in the wedding ceremony or reception itself. If you are in the guest’s position, try to imagine the things that you’ll need. This includes the simple stuff like an extra candle and matches or a more comfortable chair. So, sit back and try to relax a bit. The most random but necessary stuff like these might suddenly pop in your mind.

- On the wedding day, making another checklist, this time for making sure that everything is in place, is recommended. Make sure that every last bit of candle, accessories, decorations and things like your specially made silver place card holders are in their proper places. It wouldn’t do for you to have a place card wandering in a different table.

For now, thinking of the most itty bitty stuff might not seem like such a great thing. It would take a lot of your time and efforts especially if you’re planning for a medium scale or big wedding. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll surely breeze your way through the wedding preparations and down the wedding aisle before you can even say “cheese”. So if you feel like a bit in over your head with the preparations and all that, it’s important to give yourself a break and let someone else – like your kind hearted but bossy mother – do the job for you.

Coaster Wedding Favours – Beautiful Yet Practical

A wonderful wedding celebration seems incomplete without wedding favors. Guests always look forward in receiving lovely souvenirs that they can bring back home after the wedding reception. Not only it acts as a priceless keepsake, it is also a way for the couples to show their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the guests for being part of the beautiful celebration. It is a way for the bride and grooms to express their utmost gratitude and sincere appreciation to their friends and family who are being completely supportive of their love and commitment in sharing a new life together. Wedding favours has become an important detail in every wedding reception and had entirely evolved into exquisite and unique mementos that come in various types and forms.

Providing your wedding guests with a wonderful favor is a common practice and tradition that has greatly evolved throughout the years. Each and every wedding is unique and distinctive in its own way and so does all the details related to it, including the wedding favors. Unique wedding favours are gifts that are carefully selected and hand-picked by the couples that thoroughly reflect and depict their own personality and how they expect the guests to remember their special occasion. These can be as lavish and costly as they can be, or they can be hand-made and inexpensive. The ideal wedding party favour does not depend on the cost alone, but how creative and exceptional they are. Whether you choose to go with traditional or modern favors, at the end of the day, it is still the thought that really counts. A distinctive and unique wedding favor will definitely put a smile on each and every guest’s face!

When looking for the perfect wedding keepsakes, you may want to search for something that is not only elegant and beautiful, but also practical and useful to those who receive them. You do not want to spend your money on things that your guests may leave behind on the table after the ceremony. Thus, it is very important that you choose items that your wedding guests will surely bring home and use them later. Perhaps one of the most affordable yet practical wedding table gifts are coasters. This is because, every home will use coasters making them useful to everyone. This way, you can be assured that your coaster wedding favours will not be tossed aside.

Coasters come in a wide selection of styles, designs, shapes and the materials they are made out. If you browse through the numerous bridal websites you can find online for example, you can find endless choices of these lovely items on sale and they are also available in an extensive range of prices. Perhaps the most important thing you might want consider is your budget. How many guests are you inviting for the wedding? This will determine the quantity of favors you need to have and further giving you the chance to estimate how much you will be spending for these items. Some may consider giving one coaster to each guest but there are also drink coaster favours that comes in a set of two or four. It is important to keep in mind that wedding favours do not necessarily have to be expensive. Pick items that you can afford and suit well with your budget.

Coaster wedding favours can be made of clear or frosted glass, clear or frosted acrylic plate, plastic, cork or even fabric. It is a common practice nowadays that couples will personalize their wedding favours according to the theme of the wedding party, colour scheme, time of the year when the event takes place or even items that blend well with the other decoration details used for the wedding. For instance, if you are having a beach-themed wedding, you can opt for seashell and starfish coasters, sailboat-shaped coasters, palm tree coasters or beach flip-flop coasters. These coaster wedding favours can then be personalized by adding your name and your spouse’s name, date or even venue of the wedding. You can also include a short thank you phrase to express your gratification. Another excellent way to personalize your coater is by choosing photo coasters where you can insert a beautiful picture of you and your partner or a note card. These photo coasters can also function as place card holders for guests’ seating arrangements.

You can choose to hand out these lovely coasters unwrapped or they can be inserted into transparent plastic boxes decorated with organza and satin ribbons and attached with a small thank you card. If these coasters come in cardboard boxes, it is best to have them checked should there be any breakage especially if the coasters are made of glass.

Silver Wedding Favours – Traditional Favours with a Modern Twist

Silver wedding keepsakes are very popular and always in style. Simply put, you can never go wrong with silver favours. No matter what the theme and style of your wedding is, you will definitely find the perfect and ideal silver wedding table gifts that will be ale to make a lasting impression and at the same time giving you a chance to convey your deepest appreciation and sincere thanks with impeccable taste. The everlasting charm and timeless appeal of these silver favours creates an unforgettable experience for both you and your guests and simply act as a priceless keepsake that your guests can take home after the wedding as a remembrance of a beautiful and special celebration.

Every couple knows that the wedding table gift is yet another important detail that needs to be given thorough consideration when planning for their wedding. They all know that they should try their best to search for the best wedding favours that will be able to reflect their sense of style and also the uniqueness of the wedding celebration. However, they may find it hard to get the perfect one. It is probably because there so many choices and the range of products is actually very huge.

The vast selection of exquisite silver wedding favours available in the market nowadays consists of numerous traditional gift items with a modern twist, usually made of elegant sterling silver, chrome, brushed metal or silver-pleated metals. They come in various sophisticated and elegant designs, forms and style. Should you decide to go with these silver items as your wedding favour, it is wise to do prior research and to plan ahead before you shop as making purchases without any idea in mind will not help. You will save considerable amount of time once you already know what’s hot and what’s not in the current bridal trend. Bridal books and magazines and bridal website online are some of the useful and convenient resources for fresh and exciting ideas. Therefore, the task of choosing the ideal silver favour for your wedding may not be as easy as it appears to be yet it need not be demanding and difficult either as long as you take some matters into consideration and following some simple guidelines in order to narrow down your choices.

Perhaps the most important thing you might want consider is your budget. How many guests are you inviting for the wedding? This will determine the quantity of favors you need to have and further giving you the chance to estimate how much you will be spending on them. It is important to keep in mind that your silver wedding souvenirs do not necessarily have to be expensive. Pick items that you can afford and suit well with your budget. Whether you choose to go with traditional or modern gifts, at the end of the day, it is still the thought that really counts. A distinctive and unique silver favour will definitely put a smile on each and every guest’s face!

When selecting your silver wedding favours, you should always bear in mind that there is no use in spending a considerable amount of money on items that your guests will likely leave on the tables after the ceremony. Make a wise decision in choosing attractive yet practical items that your guests can bring back and find ways to use them in their own home. Not only these silver favours comes in the form of small silver ornaments, figurines and curios that can be used as decorations, you can also find a lot of elegant yet practical and useful items that the guests can take home and make use of them later in their own home. Among these items include silver photo frames, business card holders, bookmarks, letter opener, luggage tags, measuring spoons, salt and pepper shaker, wine bottle stopper, place card holders, candle holders, silver wedding bells and the list goes on and on.

Most weddings nowadays come with specific themes. You can use the theme of your wedding as one of the criteria in choosing your silver wedding table souvenirs. The trick is fairly simple: Try to look for silver keepsakes that represent a feature closely related to your wedding theme such as a design, a pattern or an object. For instance, if you are planning to have a beach-themed wedding, you can opt for silver seashell wine bottle stopper, silver scallop photo frames with starfish design, palm trees mint tins or beach flip flop key chains. Remember to personalize your silver favours by either engraving on the favour itself or attaching a small thank you note card with details such as the names of the couple and the wedding date.

Elegant Wedding Favours – The Posh Way Of Saying Thank You

Every bride and groom wishes that their wedding will be filled with lots of fun and excitement and sweetness and merriment, and they are so very willing to share the happiness with their loved ones: to their immediate families and to their most intimated friends. There are many wedding themes that have emerged through the years, but there are still couple who prefer to stick to traditional wedding styles that are best known for its over-all classic elegance. Elegant weddings are composed of smooth, scented and finely-printed invitations that feel good to one’s touch; of bunches of flowers delicately arranged as if their mere natural beauty aren’t enough to attract attention; of a sumptuous menu set that will arouse one’s appetite; of table settings arranged in manner fit for royals; and a general atmosphere of sophistication.

Soon-to-be-couples who will choose to have an elegant wedding must be prepared to come up with elegant wedding favours as well since they do not wish to spoil the wedding by providing wedding favours that will not be complimentary with the kind of wedding being celebrated. Stores abound with trendy, tasteful and totally alluring wedding favours that would further justify the elegance of your wedding. Below are five wedding souvenirs that could very well be suitable for an elegant wedding:

Champagne or Cocktail Glasses
Tall, sparklingly clean champagne and cocktail glasses (you may give them by pair if the budget would still allow and of course inside no-nonsense boxes) will make fine wedding favors since every celebration would call for a drink and some toasting. Wine lovers would definitely love receiving this favor. For added elegance, place potpourri inside the glasses or some seashells or various colorful fancy stones so that for those who doesn’t have intentions of ever using them may simply make them as additional home decoration.

Door Chimes
Whether the wind will going to blow hard to make them really emit that distinctly pleasant sound, door chimes will prove to be one elegant souvenir for your wedding if you are going to put together excellent materials in creating one. You may go for small silver bells attached to strings or small seashells that would remind anyone of the beach.

Picture Frames
People cannot just simply snub a good photo particularly if that belongs to a special someone, and of course, if it is their own selves that is captured in the photo. And where else to display that great shot but in an elegant picture frame that would further enhance the impact of the picture. Photo favors are excellent wedding souvenirs and there are picture frames out there that have intricate designs on all four sides that make them appear elegant. Go for metal frames to ensure durability. You may also hire a separate photographer to discreetly take shots of your guests in their most beautiful moments and put them on the frames before the wedding ends. Now, that’s what you may refer to as uniquely elegant wedding favours!

Plants
Think green! Potted plants (those that are bonsai-inspired even if they’re not really bonsai) will certainly make great souvenirs. You may have the plants in rough, unpainted clay pots to render it with that earthy appeal and you may tie some ribbons on the small branches of the plants for that extra elegant look. You may also think of including flower seeds that come in small colorful packets and personalize these table gifts by labeling the packets with words like, “Plant some love!” or “Make love grow!” I’m sure those who keep a garden will be smiling their home carrying their new “pets”.

Candles
Now if you’re idea of candles is just limited to the kinds burnt at temples and churches and other places of worships, then go visit the nearest department store and proceed at the home décor section and discover for yourself that candles can possibly be designed in a variety of ways that exude sophistication and classiness that they have become an all-time favorite home accents. So, why not bless your guests with elegant candles (and they even come scented and in different color combinations that could also suit your own wedding color motif) that will surely brighten and warm up their homes.

There are still many elegant keepsakes that will compliment any weddings. Just make sure that the one you are going to choose will truly delight your guests.

Wedding Cameras – For Beautiful Snapshots of Your Wedding

Your wedding day is perhaps one of the most important events in your life. Each and every seconds of the celebration reflects the joy and happiness not only to you and your couple but also to all the guests who attended the wedding. Thus, you will not want to miss any of these precious moments by capturing beautiful photographs that will later be compiled nicely into your wedding album and cherished as a priceless memento for years and years to come. A beautiful photograph can often say a million words.

Wedding photography is one of the most important details that must be included into your checklist when planning for your ultimate wedding. Like other details, determining how your wedding snapshots will be taken must be planned early so that you can be sure that you will end up with beautifully taken photographs that cover all aspects of the wedding. Remember that during the wedding, you will be fully occupied in entertaining your guests thus it will be almost impossible for you to keep an eye on each and every detail including your wedding photography. Therefore, do ensure that the execution of these details and on-going activities that take place during the wedding is assigned to the people who you can trust.

The task of photo-taking during weddings is often assigned to professional wedding photographers. Hiring these professional photographers can be considered as the safest way to ensure that you will be getting fabulous snapshots of your wedding. The services offered by these photographers come in a wide range of prices. The price quoted depends on various factors such as the duration and type of ceremony, number of exposures, photography style, the use of additional photography equipments such as lighting, the photographer’s portfolio and so on. There are some who offer photography packages at reasonable prices, while some will also throw in additional services without any extra charges such as pre-wedding photography, high-quality printing of photos, compilation of photos in the wedding album, soft copies of the snapshots in a CD and many more.

It is best to do a simple research before deciding on which photographer you want to hire to take your wedding photographs. Many of these wedding photography services nowadays are offered online. By browsing through the numerous wedding photography websites available, you will be able to obtain some ideas on which photography style that you really want. Also, you will definitely find ones that fit perfectly with your budget and preferences. It is also best to ask around and get recommendations from any friends or family members who had had weddings before on any photographers they like in particular. In order to ensure that everything runs well during the event, do make sure that you provide all the relevant information of your wedding to your photographer and telling them what you really expect from them.

Besides hiring professionals to take your wedding snapshots, why not letting your guests be your wedding photographer. This is another brilliant alternative that has become increasingly popular in the current bridal trend. Many modern couples nowadays choose to put disposable wedding cameras on each guests’ table at their wedding receptions. By doing this, you will offer the opportunity for the entire guests to use their creativity for a collection of fun and exciting candids from your wedding reception. The guests can take pictures of you and your spouse, or even the photos of each other and activities happening during the wedding from their own perspectives. Not only these photographs can later be compiled and added into your wedding album, it is also a great way to get candid photos beyond what your hired photographer can capture that day.

Disposable wedding cameras also come in many different forms and designs. Some are made to suit a specific theme of the wedding while others come in a wide selection of solid colours. When shopping for your wedding cameras, look for cameras that complements your wedding theme or having decorations or designs that are associated with the theme. Next, you will have to decide on the type of film you would like to use. You can choose from black-and-white or colour films that come in several different film speeds. For general use, choose film speed of 400 or higher as this factor is important especially when you are having your reception at night where the lighting is low. Also, do ensure that these wedding cameras come with an automatic flash if your wedding reception is held indoor or at night.

You can then decide on the number of exposures for your cameras. Wedding cameras often come with a range of exposures from 15 to 27 for each camera. You might want to consider the number of guests and how many pictures you would expect to receive. It is often that couples will place one or two disposable wedding cameras on each table, taking into consideration the number of guests that will be seated on each table and also the overall budget.

Last but not least, there are also vendors who offer personalization services where you can put details of your wedding such as name of the bride and groom, date and wedding venue. Should any of your guests decide to bring the wedding cameras home after the reception, it can act as a precious souvenir to remind them of the good and joyous times they had during your wedding.