Having Trouble Finding Wedding Vendors?
Finding your wedding vendors is never an easy task. I know when I began looking for vendors I became overwhelmed. There are so many to choose from. How do you know if they are any good? Will they be on time? Will they provide a great service? It's your wedding day, why take that risk? I have recently come across a neat site that reviews wedding vendors. All you do is choose what kind of service you need and type in your zip code. The vendor list pops up along with a 1-5 star rating of that particular company. I tried it out myself and found it to be very useful. Many of the vendors in my area that I was familiar with were listed. I hope this site helps you out. I know it would have been helpful to me.
The site is called Wedding Wire Vendors. The best part is it has vendors listed in all fifty states! Good Luck and be sure to leave your thoughts and opinions about the site. I would love to hear your comments!
Wedding Guest Fashion
Have you ever wondered what you should wear to a wedding? I know I have! Your first clue is in the invitation. The invitation will list the month of the wedding, time, date, and place. These are all great sources of information on what you should be wearing. The wedding invitation can also lend more information than you think. If it happens to be a kind of invitation that is printed on heavy cardstock with fancy font and wording, chances are you need to be semi-formal. If you get an e-invite or the invitation has wording such as “We're Getting Hitched” than you're probably safe with a cute spring dress.
If you are traveling to an out of town wedding than make sure you purchase an outfit that can withstand the traveling demands. Many fabrics are wrinkle-free. If your fabric has Lycra than your dress may withstand some tossing and turning. The most important no no of all is DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT wear white to a wedding. That is the brides color and you may get some dirty looks. We are not trying to steal the brides thunder! This is after all her big day!
Ceremony Programs
The ceremony is an important event on your wedding day and your guests need to know what is happening and the order in which things will be taking place. That is why programs were invented. It's a simple way to let your guests know the type of music that will be played, who is in the wedding, and so on.
The ceremony programs can be bought or printed, but it is highly recommended that you have them. They should include all important events in the correct order.
The programs above are popular for outdoor weddings in the spring or summer. They are known as fan programs and are used to cool down guests when the weather is a bit hot. If you are interested in these particular fans you can see more of them at My Jean M. Another great site with programs is Invitation Consultants.
Wedding Colors: Green & Creme
A very popular wedding scheme you often see is with the use of green. The color goes with so many other shades, but one particular shade that stands out is creme (cream). The two colors contrast one another so well. From flowers to place cards, the two colors are just stunning.
The best part about the color scheme is it can be used all year long, in any season. When choosing the colors you want, keep in mind what kind of mood it will create. For instance, if you want a very romantic setting you may go with a color such as red.
Once you have chosen your colors don't go overboard! Add a touch of color to the bridesmaids dresses of course and other things like: the invitations, flowers, and the favors. Remember you don't want your guests to feel too overwhelmed. Once you have added your color in those areas, you can move forward if it's not enough.
Honeymoon in Napa Valley
Looking for a honeymoon destinations? Napa Valley is one of the most romantic places in the United States. The ocean, the hills, the food all combined with wine country sure sound inviting. As a matter of fact my husband and I are going to California for our one year anniversary. I have always wanted to go to Napa Valley and enjoy visiting wineries, check out the killer shopping, and see those famous Redwood Trees in Yosemite National Park.
There is a great deal to see and I highly recommend this destination as a honeymoon option. For more information you should check out Napa Valley's visitor page. There is a great deal of information about the different wineries, hotels, activities, as well as famous restaurants. If you are interested in researching what there is to do, you can also sign up for their newsletter. They provide a free newsletter that is full of great information.
Wedding Flowers
Wedding Flowers
Choosing your wedding flowers can be a difficult choice. It seems as if the whole day consists of flowers and it is. You need flowers for your bridesmaids, ceremony, reception, yourself, and the list could go on. The best advice to begin with is to choose your color(s). Many people use darker colors for fall weddings and the lighter colors for spring/summer weddings, however, that has changed. I've seen a variation of colors at all times of the year. Keep in mind some flowers may be seasonal and harder to get at certain times of the year.
Once you have chosen your colors, give yourself a budget. I called around to see who had the best deal on flowers and then when I found the place I came in with a list. I said I wanted certain flowers for the flower girls, told her what I wanted my bouquet to consist of, and so on. She gave me an estimate that was over my budget so I asked her what we can cut back on. She was great and worked with me. Don't get discouraged when you see the estimate. Sit down with your florist and tell them what you're looking to spend. They will be happy to work with you!
An Education on Diamonds
by Jemma
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Wedding Rings
Need an education on all the wedding ring terms? When looking for that special ring you hear words like cut, clarity, carat, and color. They are known as the four C's. Let me educate you on what those terms mean and which is pretty important. You are probably thinking that the carat matters the most. Wrong!!!! As a woman I would so much rather have a ring that has better cut and clarity than the size of the rock.
1. Cut: Refers to the shape of the diamond. This is how the facets are cut. It can cause the diamond to look dull and prevent it from sparkling.
2. Clarity: This is where you the word flaw and how many flaws the diamond may have. The less flaws the diamond has the more it will sparkle. Flaws are imperfections, spots, scratches, or cracks. The fewer flaws the more you will pay.
3. Carat: This refers to the size of the diamond. The larger the carat, the higher the price tag. However, like I said just because you have a large diamond doesn't mean it's the best. It could be large, but have many flaws.
4. Color: This is determined by using a scale (D-Z). The closer it is to D the more flawless your diamond becomes. The closer it is to D the less yellow it becomes.
Wedding Cake Inspiration
Need some wedding cake inspiration? These cakes can give you some ideas for your own wedding cake. The white cake (great for weddings all year round) has four tiers and a lot of detail. The orange cake is a great color for a fall wedding. The cake has three tiers and is decorated with several different kinds of petite flowers. If you are on a budget, minimize the detailing on your cake. The more detail that is involved the higher the price tag will be. Buying a beautiful cake stand can really dress up the cake. You can even purchase a package of flowers from your local florist or supermarket and add the flowers on your own. This will cut some of the cost of your cake as well. I had was determined to spend no more than $350-$400 on my wedding cake and I was able to do it. How you ask? I had my local supermarket create the cake for me. I brought in my inspiration (a picture I cut out from a magazine). It looked great and tasted even better! Check out my cake below.
Need more inspiration? You can visit Enchanted Wedding Cakes or visit Pink Cake Box for more great ideas.
My Wedding Cake
This is my wedding cake that I had our local supermarket make. I brought in a picture to the deli manager and they created this beautiful cake as well as our cookie favors!
The best part about it was the cake only cost us $345 and that included the delivery fee! Does my cake look like a $345 cake? No, but who has to know?
Wedding Hair
I was browsing some wedding hairstyles this weekend and found this one. I loved the simplicity of it, but yet it was so elegant. It's truly beautiful and could be used on many different hairstyles. Hey if you're paying these hairstylists they should be able to do anything right? You just mention the word “wedding” and prices seem to jump faster than you can say “excuse me.”
When I got married last April, hair was a major priority for me. I looked and looked and looked and couldn't find anything I liked. I finally went to my hairdresser and described what I wanted. So ladies, I completely understand the dilemma. I know of a few great websites with some great wedding hair. For starters check with www.theknot.com and www.brides.com They were pretty helpful!
