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Tropical flowers are being used more and more in weeding related flower arrangements such as bridal bouquets and centre pieces. Thanks to green houses and rapid transportation, tropical wedding flowers can now be used in your wedding regardless of when in the year you get married. The trend in wedding flowers today is to use tropical flower to spice up and add something extra to traditional arrangements such as calla lily arrangements. Read the rest of this entry »

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Decorating your wedding above all else requires an eye for detail and the ability to incorporate even the smallest decorative elements to create a grand wedding. While larger concepts such as the theme, the place, the season etc are all crucial to deciding the décor for the wedding, the finer points help to hold all of these together and hence it is fundamental to perfect the small details before moving on to the larger ones.

While the wedding is actually about the entwining of two lives and the bond of love, it cannot be contested that the decorations are actually as symbolic as the ceremony itself. A beautiful wedding is a wedding that will be remembered, and for the ceremony to have a special place in your memory it is necessary to make it as aesthetically pleasing as you can. Also the guests at your wedding will be affected by the décor and a beautifully done up setting sets a mood of gaiety, elation and enthusiasm.

The cake is one of the most important parts of the wedding and hence deserves a place of honour. The table holding the cake should be sturdy but not bulky so that it can support the weight of the cake without overpowering it or taking away from its grandeur. Since the cake cannot be the only thing on the table, the decorations need to be chosen carefully. They should compliment the cake and not take away from its beauty.

Receptions involve a lot of guests which means that a proper seating arrangement is required. While tables and chairs serve a functional purpose, they should also be nice to look at. The linen covering the tables and sometimes the chairs should be coordinated with the general colour scheme of the venue. It is better to use lighter tones so as to convey an airy and fresh feel.

For decorating the tables, fruits as the centrepieces are an excellent choice. Fruits are easily available, come in bright tones and add a dash of colour to the ceremony. While most fruits look festive enough, they should be chosen according to the colour scheme. Also, they should be bought a day prior to the wedding to ensure their freshness.

Flowers are an excellent choice as they add a natural, ethereal touch and are available in a riot of colours, shapes, sizes and styles and are also symbolic of emotions such as love, loyalty, faith, passion and commitment.

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Decorating the Wedding Arch

The wedding arch receives a significant amount of attention throughout the entire wedding ceremony and hence needs to be perfectly adorned. While conventional arches serve the purpose just fine, the trick to having a wedding worth remembering and talking about lies in incorporating unique details and personal touches into every aspect. And decorating the wedding arch may seem like an easy task, but once faced with the bare structure many families are known to face troubles as to how to go about decorating it and creating a masterpiece.

In this article, we share some tips for ensuring that your wedding arch is dramatic, attractive and one of a kind.

The most used and most popular style is definitely that of the classic arch. Time- honoured and always in style, the classic arch is elegant, tasteful and beautiful. To make your wedding arch in this style, buy a basic arch frame and cover the metal framework of the arch by twisting and draping layers of a gossamer-like material on it. Materials like organza and tulle which have a sheer, gauzy appearance and feel are ideal for this purpose. Another trick is to hang grape vines or ivy garlands in silk across the frame to give it a more ethereal look. To top of the arch you need an attractive piece. Silk bows are the most popular though using a pomander ball made of entwined real flowers of silk roses too is a good idea.

The next popular idea is that of the floral arch. The floral arch, as the name suggests, is made by winding layers of flowers and vines and other greenery all over the arch, giving an effect of blooms and leaves dripping off the arch. The effect created is airy and delicate as the flowers appear to glide in the air above the bride and the groom. Floral arches generally use roses and the entire set up can prove to be rather expensive but definitely worth the effect.

For a unique arch with natural effects, using branches from a willow tree or an apple tree is a great idea. These young branches should be strong and should have simple structural lines. The branches need to be affixed to the side frames of the arch. Ferns and tiny flowers can be used in place of the cloth to cover the arch. This way, an effect reminiscent of the magical effect of the woods is created.

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Planning Flowers for a Summer Wedding

Summers are perhaps the best time to get married, due to the numerous possibilities for decoration, open seating etc. that the warm weather offers you. No wedding is complete without its flower arrangements and the summer weddings are especially enjoyable because this is the season in which a plethora of flowers come into bloom and you can choose from a vibrant variety of such blooms. Summers are the natural blooming season for a majority of flower varieties and for a summer wedding, finding the right flowers is an easy and enjoyable task. One can choose from elaborate flower arrangements with thick, long stalks or small, slight and infinitely elegant blossoms.

Most ‘brides- to- be’ choose to decorate their wedding receptions using the traditional summer flowers such as irises, delphiniums and stocks that are known to be ever- popular. Delphiniums are extremely popular owing to their gorgeous blue colour, which combined with their ling stalks make them very useful in creating elaborate flower arrangements. Gladioli are also popular for the same reason.

Irises are often used along with Snapdragons, which are formally known as Antirrhinums, for summer weddings.

Stock flowers are one of the eternally favourite options when it comes to picking flowers for a summer wedding. The flowers come in shades of white and pink and also have a trademark perceptible fragrance. These flowers come into bloom during the end of spring months as well as the summers and owing to their enduring appeal, they continue to remain in style.

Roses are undoubtedly the most popular choice for flower arrangements for summer weddings. Roses have an eternal charm that never wanes, and their graceful beauty and distinctive scent add an ineffable aura to the wedding reception. Roses come out in full flourish during the summer season and are abundantly available at any florist, or even in one’s own home gardens. Roses can be purchased at any time of the year but the summer blooms are especially exquisite.

Calla Lilies are also extremely popular. They are shaped like funnel and come to flower from the spring to the summer season, lasting from the month of March to the month of June. The attraction of Calla Lilies lies in the wide range of colours they are available in be it shades of pure white, soft hues of pink, bright bursts of orange or even deep tones of magenta.

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Decorating the Wedding Cake

The cake at the wedding, along with the bride’s gown, is undoubtedly the highlight of the show, and hence, making it perfect is absolutely imperative. As all eyes is going to be trained on the wedding cake it has to not only be delicious, but also should be a treat for the eyes to feast upon. The established tradition, a three tiered cake is the norm. These cakes are normally adorned with layers of elaborate patterns in cream and icing. Also, a trademark feature of these cakes is the cake topper, normally showing both the groom and the bride under a wedding arch or a pair of wedding bands. The horseshoe and a pair of doves are also common designs used as cake toppers.

The practice of a many layered cake actually originates from ancient times. In the medieval era, the custom was for all of the guests at the wedding to carry a piece of cake with themselves to the wedding. At the ceremony, these individual pieces would be piled up together to build a tower of cake. As a symbolic gesture to salute their new lives together, the bride and the groom were expected to kiss while standing atop the cake pile.

With the passage of time, the structure of the cake evolved and instead of numerous smaller slices forming one big tower, a single, multi-tiered cake was built. According to many interpretations, this design form of the cake, the multi-tiered structure that is, is said to have derived its inspiration from the famous St. Bride’s church of London.

While choosing the cake toppers the first rule is to completely ignore toppers made in plastic. Many couples choose plastic cake toppers because they are inexpensive and help to maintain a controlled budget. While that is indeed helpful, the disadvantage of using plastic toppers is that they are commonplace and not special at all. Readily available at every confectionary and department retail store, these toppers lack the charm and splendor of an exclusively made cake topper. If you want your wedding cake to be remembered, order a topper made especially for your wedding.

The cake should reflect your creativity. Since it is YOUR day, every aspect of the wedding should echo of your personalized touches. Hence, it is advisable to design some styles on your own or ask the confectioners to come up with something unique and exceptional. Elaborating further on traditional designs is a good idea.

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Choosing Blue Flowers for Your Wedding

Choosing blue flowers for decoration purposes at weddings has recently become an extremely popular trend. The colour blue has always been a universal favourite and the practice of incorporating it into flower arrangements for wedding decoration has become widespread in recent times. Using blue flowers at a wedding allows one to create a variety of emotions and moods, ranging from soft, subtle feelings to uniquely bold settings. If you use small, delicate blue flowers in cool hues, perhaps intermingled with some white blossoms, the effect of tranquillity and serenity will be created for sure. However, combining blue flowers with flowers in warmer shades like red or orange is an effective way of creating a bold yet tasteful setting.

The colour blue is often associated with emotions of rapture, ecstasy and elation, all of which are witnessed at a wedding as well. The colour helps to capture the high spirits of a wedding ceremony and displays it perfectly through the petals. Also, the colour is immediately associated with images of the seas and the skies, both expansive domains, thus becoming symbolic of concepts such as hope, growth, opportunities and the chance of an exciting life ahead.

There are a number of flowers that come in shades of blue. These include sweet peas, clematis, nigella thistles and cornflowers. Sadly, the universally favourite rose is not available in blue naturally. However, if you are determined to use roses in the flower arrangements at your wedding, an extremely attractive way of doing so would be to combine other flowers is tones of blue with white roses, so as to create a serene yet striking combination. Blue flowers come in a variety of shades, ranging from light, pale blue to indigo. Deeper shades should be offset with flowers in white or cream while lighter shades of blue can be complemented with blooms in brighter colours like pink.

Blue blossoms have also become very popular for bouquets, combined with white, peach and pink flowers, creating a one of a kind impression.

The symbolism associated with the colour makes it extremely appropriate to be used in wedding settings. It is a cool colour, describing strengths such as calmness, quietude, dignity and determination. The colour also signifies qualities such as loyalty, trust and faith which are fundamental in building interpersonal bonds. Thus, the blue blossom is a tribute to the bride and the groom.

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Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

A wedding reception is a wonderful celebration for every woman to look at. Let the thought inspire your own creativity and I am sure that you will come up with your own unique, innovative still elegant Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas.

Of course we all know that a wedding is the best time in a woman's life and there are women who look forward to their wedding for years. Decorating for wedding receptions whether your own or as a part time job can either be very hard work or very much fun depending upon many things.

Fortunately there are many wedding reception decorating ideas online these days and one way to get more ideas for your wedding is to look at other people's weddings. These websites have a few ideas with links to several weddings, and wedding receptions. Of course, the extent of decorating a wedding reception depends on the size of the wedding and if the wedding has a theme or not. Wedding reception decorations also must be within the couple's budget for the wedding. There may be many different wedding reception table decorations that they want, but just are not able to afford.

Wedding reception decorating ideas
As was stated earlier, the budget, the size of the wedding and possible themes all influence wedding reception decorations. Very simple and inexpensive decorations that can be handled by the bride and groom alone as a way of cutting the cost of any wedding are very easy to make.

It can be just as simple as getting a few things from a craft store and putting them together; flowers (real or imitation) can be placed in a vase with beautiful colored stones that are preferably the colors chosen for the wedding. These can be used as centerpieces on the tables. Colored tablecloths are usually also available at either craft or department stores.

Another great idea for inexpensive weddings where there will be lots of children attending is to use white paper for tablecloths and provide guests with colored pens or pencils and crayons for any children attending and have the guest write or draw (as the case may be) notes to the bride and groom. This is not only a great decorating idea, but can be saved as a memorial of the happy day.

Even themed weddings can be very simple and inexpensive. Some ideas might be a Christmas theme that emphasizes the colors red, white and green. Red tablecloths with mini decorated Christmas trees can be used to decorate the tables. There are also appropriately colored napkins and serving sets that can be used to decorate the reception. Soft, mellow Christmas carols make for wonderful background music, with small stockings or ornaments as favors.

Candles are one decoration that can be used in almost any wedding no matter how inexpensive or elaborate the wedding. Candles are especially nice if it is an evening wedding and the reception hall is dimly lit. This can make for a very beautiful and romantic atmosphere. Add beautifully decorated satin tablecloths and some greenery and you have a very, very romantic setting. This is especially beautiful if the hall is large and there are many guests. If this is the case and if there will be dancing then setting aside the portion of the room that will be used for dancing by small poles draped either with satin ribbons or garlands of greenery makes a very beautiful scene. Add soft background music and you have a wonderful wedding reception area.

Weddings with themes are also great for getting decorating ideas as in the Christmas theme above. Fall is another nice theme that can be either informal or as formal as you would like. Color combinations such as burgundy and hunter, or wine and navy are just a couple of the many color choices for more formal fall weddings. There are also several red, orange, and yellow flowers to go with this theme such as marigolds, apricot lilies, rust and burgundy hydrangeas. Once again, candles either colored orange or hand painted are a magnificent centerpiece, arranged with a small amount of greenery.

Of course there are other themes that are great for weddings, medieval feasts, ethnic weddings, some of which are absolutely beautiful to behold such as the Japanese and S. Korean style weddings, others are Romeo and Juliet themed weddings or an amazing under the sea themed wedding.

Other decorations that can make wedding receptions beautiful are rose petals either as table decorations or floating on a pool of water.

Decorating for a wedding reception can be simple or fancy, expensive or inexpensive all according to the needs and the taste of the bride and groom. It can be quite easy and done by the couple or friends of the bride and groom or can it can be done professionally, but either way with just a few good ideas decorating can be fun and seem elegant when finished. Either way decorating for a wedding reception or other wedding related function does not need to be stressful or difficult.

By Jayashree Pakhare Published: 5/13/2007

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Decoration Ideas for Outdoor Weddings

Planning to have an outdoor wedding? Here are some decoration ideas for outdoor weddings..

Remember Phoebe's wedding in the famous sitcom Friends? I'm sure every sitcom lover would have watched that episode with dreamy eyes, as phoebe and mike walk down the aisle amidst heaps of snow...An unexpected snowfall might not have deterred phoebe's will to marry mike even though turning blue in her wedding dress due to the freezing cold in her wedding dress, but again, not everyone can be as spontaneous and adorably weird as phoebe. In case you are planning an outdoor wedding, you need to remember that you'll need to put in extra efforts to ensure the decorations are in place throughout the ceremony.

Decoration Ideas for Outdoor Weddings

There are several things that you need to keep in mind while planning an outdoors wedding and thinking of decoration ideas. Decorations include all the elements of the wedding plan, starting from the wedding venue to the wedding flowers. Given below are some of the factors that need to be taken care of while planning an outdoor wedding.

Weather

In case you are planning an outdoor wedding you have to be extremely cautious about the weather at the wedding venue. You never know when it could rain or snow - Weather can play a spoilsport and ruin all your wedding decorations. An outdoor wedding needs to be planned in an appropriate season when the weather is pleasant. If that is not possible and you are still keen on having an outdoor wedding, you need to take all the precautions to protect the wedding venue from rough weather.

Wedding Venue

The decorations for outdoor weddings also depend on the number of guests and hence the size of the wedding venue. In case you are planning to have the wedding in a park, you need to make sure the venue is not too small or even too big for your guest list. While hunting options for an outdoor wedding venue, the sky is the limit. The wedding venue can be a park, a hill, or even the beach.

Seating Arrangement

Well, looking for comfortable yet elegant seating arrangements is dicey business in case of an outdoor wedding. You don't want tablecloths flying off or candles flickering due to wind. You don't want flower decorations to be ruined and nor do you want your guests to be drenched in rain or frozen in the snow. (Quick Pointer - getting married outdoors when you know it's going to snow is a really bad idea, unless again if you can pull off a phoebe act.)

Lighting

In case you are having an outdoor wedding, then the lighting is also and important issue. You obviously don't want to get married in blaring sun, nor do you want to walk the aisle in darkness where you can hardly see each other's faces. In case there is excessive lighting outdoor you need to balance it out by having temporary shelters, which are not only protective but also decorative. Block out excess light with tents and curtains at the venue. In case you are having a beach wedding then there is nothing that can beat the beach umbrellas.

Accessories and Add-ons

First rule of outdoor wedding decorations - keep things simple. Too many flowers, too much of flowy fabrics might ruin the effect. Pick up elegant and simple furniture that would blend in with the surroundings, for example wooden tables and garden chairs would be perfect for a garden wedding. Use flowers that will last longer. Use decorative items that will not dry out (delicate flowers) or blown away by the wind. Use furniture that is comfortable for the guests, but also easy to transport.

Decoration ideas for outdoor weddings should be such that they can be easily executed without any major hassles. The moonlight, the bright stars, the soothing breeze or the verdant green surroundings, the beauty of nature is splendid without any additional decorations. Always remember to keep things simple and allow the outdoor beauty to take over the wedding decorations rather than the other way round...

By Uttara Manohar Published: 4/19/2008

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Renaissance as a theme for weddings is quite appropriate as it evokes great emotions and raw human feelings. Romance complements these rather timeless qualities even if we live in this chaotic modern world.

Capturing the moment

The important things in such wedding are the sights and sounds that people can actually see and touch and be transported back to the past. The borderless atmosphere of the open air and the fa'ade of an old building create this ambience for a wedding based on medieval themes.

 

You don't need expensive and loud stuff but simple touches like a bunch of flowers and colorful ribbons to make the place come alive. It will be much more effective if they are placed at benches or chairs as it will add a delicate scene to the timeless theme. Make things simple.

You should choose the correct attire to create the perfect picture. The bride's dress must be something lengthy and flowing with bell sleeves and intricate bodice. Choose period dress items that are appropriate and beautiful.

The groom might find it a bit harder to wear those pants worn in those days. But to compensate it with a nice looking coat with thick brocade pattern will highlight his commitment to the theme. Ditto for the bridesmaids and groomsmen but use a little imagination to make it look varied and colourful.

You can even ask your guests to feel free to come in any attire that they think best sums up the renaissance period. Who knows this may be an enjoyable challenge that they will be happy to act on, and you can suggest the same on your invitation.

Taking care of the little details

More nature-oriented theme can be added to the ceremony. This can be choosing the right candles and also perhaps a traditional practice like jumping of the broom and sword. This is rooted in the African culture to signify that the new couple are ready to work as a team. This can be a surprise item that reflects the theme in a memorable way.

Bringing back the past is all about taking care of the little details like in a period drama - the attire, hairstyle, coats etc. You can simply gift your guests tokens of appreciation in the forms of herbs or aromatic shrubs, and you can also add an interesting story along with it. Alternatively, you can arrange for a themed traditional music to be played in the reception.

To add to the medieval festive atmosphere, a feast in the open air like roasting a lamb can add to the authencity even if it's a modification of the original practices. Make sure the drinks are flowing in abundance and the candles alight, and viola, you are ready for a memorable renaissance themed wedding.

You can start all these by including your favorite renaissance quote in the invitation or a seal with a nice symbol of your own. Remember it's all about the little things. Do a little googling and maybe you will come up with interesting things to add to the exciting possibilities of a wedding based on the past.

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Most tulle designs are more or less the same, they are all elegant looking and incorporate lace designs and decorative edges. Below is a list of some common styles of wedding vails:

Lace Veils

Delicate, lace veils are the ultimate in femininity and range from all-over to edge-only lace designs. The lace itself can be Blonda, Chantilly, or lace-embroidered tulle. The first two are found primarily on vintage or extremely high-quality veils. Today's bride most commonly wears the last type of lace, because of versatility and lower cost:

- Handmade Blonda lace incorporates designs crafted from two types of silk: A thin thread for detailing and a thicker one to add depth, more details, or color.
- Chantilly lace is intricately embroidered with vegetable, fruit, or floral designs and is named for the town in France where the lace originated. According to Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chantilly_lace), while most Chantilly lace is black, some white veils bear Chantilly designs.
- Lace-embroidered tulle can be sewn to mimic traditional Chantilly or Blonda lace or reflect other designs.

Lace Trim Veils

Another way to integrate the elegance of lace into your veil is through a lace edge or trim. The veil is made primarily from tulle or other veil material, with lace applied around the edges. This look is highly customizable because the specific material, trim design, and other embellishments vary depending on your preference.

Mantilla Veils

When you think of a lace veil, you may envision a mantilla veil -- single-tier with a scalloped edge. Traditionally, mantillas were made from embroidered Chantilly or Blonda lace. Now days, some mantilla veils are made from tulle, with embroidered edging. They are made from a single piece of non-gathered material, which is draped over the head and secured with an unobtrusive comb or pin.

Scallop Edge Veils

The distinctive feature about a mantilla veil is its scallop edge. A veil's edge is usually cut straight or on a slight curve. The exception is the scalloped wedding veil, which is cut with a unnique edge. Picture the curvy pattern a row of semi-circles makes placed side-by-side. Or, for visual examples, go to Google Images (images.google.com) and type in Mantilla Veil.

Wearing a Single-Tier, Non-Gathered Veil

Traditionally, lace or mantilla veils are a single, non-gathered oval or round layer of material, to be draped over the head. This creates a sleek and sophisticated appearance, with no pouf or headpiece to interrupt the profile. You can wear this type of veil by pinning or attaching it to your hair with a small comb. You may also want to wear an unobtrusive bow or other hair ornament to hide a pin. If your veil has a scalloped or otherwise unique edge, the traditional way to wear it is so the lace edges softly frame your face and upper body. You may also choose to wear it "blusher style," so the veil covers your face and the edge falls to your bodice. Or, attach the veil to the back of your head so the decorated edges cascade down your back.

Gathered and Multi-Tiered Veils

While you will probably want a single-tier for an all-lace veil (to show the lace in its full beauty), you can wear a lace- or scallop-edge veil the same as any other. Do be careful, however, of the effect when considering more than one tier or heavy gathering. You may inadvertently create a busy or "crowded" look, rather than elegant.

Whichever way you choose to wear your veil, know that it will reflect your unique personality as you walk down the aisle.

By: Bobette Kyle-Wagner

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Bobette Kyle-Wagner is publisher at www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com, a Website helping engaged couples get the most use from Internet wedding resources. The site includes online wedding tips, original articles, tutorials, and shopping sections. Read more about wedding veils (styles, lengths, colors, etc.) at: www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com/veils

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