Your Table Plan Dilemmas Sorted….by Colour

Having problems seating all those awkward family members and friends at your wedding reception? Who will sit together? Does the table have the right balance? Questions that anyone who has ever organised a wedding will no doubt have asked.

Fear not, the answer may have been staring you in the face. I’m talking colours of course, and to help, try using this great colour planner. Simply fit each of your guests into one of the colour categories to create harmony on your most special of days.

White – Guests in this category are optimistic with pure intentions. This is why white is such a popular wedding dress colour as it symbolises everything which is good whilst bringing people together. White is really an amalgamation of the entire spectrum of colours and is at the centre of any colour chart, therefore you should use white category guests as people who will bring a table together.

Ivory – Is symbolic of intelligence and seclusion (as in Ivory Towers). Ivory Guests should be seated at tables where they can go about their intellectual pursuits in seclusion without bothering less high-brow guests. This maybe at first seem difficult, after all it is the most social of gatherings. On reflection try placing them close to white category guests who will help to draw them out a little.

Red – Guests who are strong willed and even a little courageous could well have red personalities. Two unrelated reds seated in close proximity is never a good idea as a clash of wills could almost certainly ensue. For a contrasting table put them with green guests or for a more complimentary table lilac or orange guests would be a great combination.

Lilac – Is symbolic of being spiritually balanced. Ideally your guest will be contented with himself and his immediate surroundings and because lilac also symbolises new love your guest will also be enjoying a blossoming relationship so a partner will need to be close by. Compliment lilac guests by placing them with green guests.

Green – Symbolises a generous and practical person, realistically these guests are hard to find so use them sparingly. Generous guests are always appreciated but with a practical side you may find they have the confidence to head the table. Greens compliment orange guests and you could mix with a couple of red guests for a little added spice.

Orange – Any guests falling into the orange category (which is symbolised by a joyful and sociable manner) should be placed on tables where there may be concern over an adequate flow of conversation. Your orange guest will be able to raise a laugh around the table. Any red guests in close proximity will provide a joyous and raucous atmosphere.

Pink – Is a colour which symbolises positive energy, love, compassion and friendship. Pink guests are very good at mediation and provide a great balance between red and green guests.

Black – ‘The Protector’ will make sure guests on other tables don’t make any attempt to steal wine, wedding favours or other treats from their table! A pink guest on this table may help calm things down.

Gold – Has always been a symbol of strength, and this strength derives from power, wealth and a vibrant personality. Any guest who falls into this category will be successful with a big personality. Be careful when placing these people next to white category or pink guests as they just don’t go!

Silver – Guests who have both a spiritual and a healing personality need only apply! Silver category guest can be wise, calming and talismanic - just make sure all the guests on the same table are ready to hear these words of wisdom.

Whatever you decide try having a look at our range of colours available for Wedding Favours at www.goweddingfavours.co.uk

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Louise Jarman is the proprietor of Go Wedding Favours and specialises in providing unique and unusual wedding favours, whatever your theme and colour scheme.

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Choosing the right Wedding Photographer

Have you ever been asked to take photos for a friend or families wedding? Some consider pressing a few buttons on their camera easy, then after a little research it slowly dawns the task ahead -, how do I organise 30 family members? How do I get the best angle? What’s an f stop? What if I miss a picture?
Wedding photography is not such a casual affair after all, nor for the faint hearted. Sure anyone can attempt to take the pictures, but would let just anyone with a spanner fix your car brakes? Anybody with a wooden spoon make the wedding cake? somebody with some scissors cut your hair? Someone with a knife remove your spleen? No Siree! For myself, wedding photography is a serious full time job, having to be calm and collected at all times & especially in appearance to put people at ease. Having been in the business 10 years, I would like to offer a little advice, Asking the right questions to is extremely important. If I were hiring a wedding photographer, these are the questions I would definitely ask.


1 Are you the actual photographer who will be photographing my wedding?

2 Are you a member of a professional photographer association?

3 May I see all photos from an entire wedding, not just the best photos picked & chosen from many different weddings.

4 What type and how much assistance will they provide in planning your album?

5 Have they any commendations from happy couples?


The reason for these questions are so
many companies have sprung up with expensive marketing campaigns & slick sales techniques, in reality a newbie photographer will turn up who is paid peanuts, inexperienced and isn’t really bothered in getting the best shots. Sadly the couples do not always feel good with a stranger photographer.That is why at www.cjphotographic.com all work is carried out by myself ( qualified SWPP & LMPAA) after consulting with the couple, and in turn I am successful due my personal services, quality of imagery and recommendations from satisfied couples.

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A Sacred Wedding Ceremony--Outdoors!

Amidst the sweet smell of the pines and firs, the very special energy of Mt. Shasta brings a blessing to all who honor this power spot in the far northern portion of California.

Are you thinking of getting married? Or know someone who is? The unusual variety of select places that abound around the meadows, forests -- yes, even in the snow on the mountain itself makes McCloud, Dunsmuir, Mt. Shasta City, and Weed the very best place. An example was a wedding on the upper snowy slopes on New Year’s Day, with bright blue sky, the bride and groom, two witnesses, the Reverend, and a boom box playing Pacabel Cannon.

In choosing the sacred ceremony, the bride and groom may add or subtract verses of choice. Both meet with me for about an hour sometime before the wedding day. A profound experience is usually felt by participants who can honestly tell each other truths about their relationship.

There are many beautiful spots to choose from. Mt. Shasta Resort is a favorite, for both outdoor and indoor weddings. Here is one of the best views of the mountain for your background. Often our Bed & Breakfasts are set up for weddings. Then there are lakes (I've done a ceremony on a raft on Castle Lake) and, of course, the mountain itself has infinite nooks, hideaways, brooks and meadows.

If there is one or more children who will join with a new parent coming into the family, A Joining Ceremony is held for all, before the wedding itself, thus giving the newcomers a welcoming that perhaps could save hours of family therapy later.

The fee for all this? Whatever gratuity you choose, knowing that you are investing in your marriage…it all comes back to you! Delight in the splendor of Mt. Shasta, as well as in the many exciting adventures you will share together; not as one, but as the pillars of a temple stand apart, supporting the roof together, so shall you.

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Buying a Wedding Dress

For every season, for every motif, for every person and for every color symbolism, there will always be the right wedding dress. Choosing what to wear in your wedding is as critical as choosing the the man you will be spending your sunset days with.

There’s a multitude of wedding dress styles to choose from – in some countries that have veered away from much of wedding rituals and traditions, dress styles number in the thousands. With this dizzying array, how do you choose yours? How do you make sure that your dress will be a reflection of the real YOU, not the fashion model on the glossy cover of magazines that grace bridal boutiques and corner stalls in the metropolis?

Buying a Wedding Dress: Style
The style of your wedding dress will depend on about four factors. There may be more but these are the most common ones we can think of:

• Type of wedding
• Your personality
• Your budget
• Your culture and that of your future husband

If you write down your thoughts about these four factors including any other detail you can think of, you’d have a good starting point for discussions with the boutique consultant. By rattling off your preferences, she can already come up with a short list and show you the styles immediately. This will save you time from browsing through voluminous catalogues and the sometimes crowded store racks.

Type of wedding: are you going to be married in a church and will the reception be inside a hall, OR are you going to be married in the beach, garden or in some enchanted island where guests will be free to roam around and then gather in an outdoor tent to offer their best wishes and congratulations?

An outdoor wedding would narrow your choices. You will certainly want to consider not wearing a gown that would require you to wear high heels, unless you want to leave permanent marks on that beautifully manicured lawn. Wear a gown that looks right with a pair of sensible but stylish flats to keep you from boring holes on the ground. For practical reasons, you may want to seriously not wear a long, down to the ankles type of dress. This will spare you from having to deal with a muddy hem. Make sure the hem is heavy enough not to fly up at the first sign of a sudden gust of wind.

For the same reasons, a train is not ideal for an outdoor wedding. You will likely find it covered in mud and grass stains by the end of the reception. If your dress comes with a veil, keep it weighted to keep it from blowing around too much, unless again you’d want your groom and pastor to chew on the lace by the end of the service, or risk the veil pin landing on someone’s cake.

Your personality: “tell me what you wear to your wedding and I’ll tell you what kind of person you are” may ring true, but remember that you need not be forced into wearing anything because it’s tradition or your rich mother-in-law has done the cherry picking in some designer’s rack. Your dress is you, inside and outside. Let it bring out the message on this special day.

Also, you’ll have to take your body type into account. If you have a good figure, show it off within the limits of decency, of course, especially if you’re getting married in church. Not that the pastor’s opinion should carry weight in the choice of your dress, but it is his church nevertheless, so be respectful of the place where your marriage will be solemnized.

A sleeve dress (one that clings to your body from neck to ankle) looks best on someone with a slim figure and curves to show off. If you’ve always been proud of your hips, look for a dress that flairs out a bit at the waist. If you want an overall slimming effect, do not invest in fluffed up sleeves and huge skirts, or you will look bigger than you really are. A skirt with lots of fabric so that it drapes and folds would be ideal. Do not add puff to the lower portion by adding a hoop or other fabric.

Your budget: who says you need a designer dress? One does get “suffocated” by the usual styles out there. You could spend thousands of dollars on a wedding dress that will end up in an attic somewhere, only to be looked at when nostalgia strikes. Many brides think of their future daughters when they buy their wedding dress, but remember that your daughter could end up saying, “how could you wear a thing like that to your wedding, mum?”

If you have other wedding expenses and don’t want your wedding dress to take up the lion’s share, you can ask a sister or close friend to help you design a wedding dress. We know of a few friends who asked a private seamstress to do their dress, and they charge considerably less than boutiques and designer outlets.

Culture: The factor of culture plays a dominant role in weddings and when one wears a wedding dress that is typical of one’s culture, then the conversation gets livelier. For example, if you’ve been to a Scottish wedding, you’ll know that tartans and Highland kilts will be the dominant features of the wedding attire. Tartans are colorful fabrics that are also known as plaid. Scottish people also put accents to make the dress more attractive – like a Celtic knot that stands out.

Or you’ve seen the traditional Chinese attire. Brides will usually wear a red Chinese dress because red symbolizes love. If you’ve been to a Greek wedding, you’ll notice that both bride and groom wear flowers on their head instead of a veil.

Buying a Wedding Dress - Color
The color white, traditional for wedding dresses, was originally used to signify the bride’s virginity to the gathered witnesses. This virginity was likewise attested to by the hanging of a blood-soaked sheet the next morning. Though the custom of the bridal sheet has died, the customary bridal color still seems to be alive and well for the most part. Widows or divorcees might choose an ivory color to keep from claiming the white, but if tradition prevails, brides stick with what is expected in this sense.

The color white is not mandatory though. A differently colored dress would make a wonderful splash on your wedding day. The color red, for example, means joy, love, and fertility and is traditional for brides in China. No rules exist saying brides cannot wear purple or sage; indeed, an outdoor wedding might look even lovelier with a deviation from strict tradition. Always check with your pastor to see if you and your entourage can wear different colors, and ask him which colors are strictly forbidden.

Buying a Wedding Dress - Stories for You
If you’re feeling a tad overwhelmed by wedding preparations and agonizing over your wedding dress, you may want to take a break, sit and lounge on your favorite armchair, and curl up with a good book. We’d like to suggest My Wedding Dress: True-Life Tales of Lace, Laughter and Tulle published last month (January 2007) by Random House (ISBN: 978-0-676-97846-9; 0-676-97846-0). It’s an anthology of thoughtful essays that cover the full range of bridal sentiments, before and after the wedding. One of the contributors said that “the most important thing about the dress was that it wasn’t white, it wasn’t long and it had not a whisper of tradition clinging to it.”

There are about 26 essays from different women who talked about their wedding dresses and some of them, already divorced, described how their dress “felt all wrong” or “didn’t fit” or “it just wasn’t me.”

By taking time off from wedding preparations, you can re-charge yourself by reading about weddings. Wedding stories never fail to bring a warm glow to heart or trigger your love for laughter. For example, we looked for a story about wedding dresses and we found a funny one online from the Canadian Press (May 2005). It tells the story about a couple, Christopher Cummings and Charity O’Brien, both from Missouri, who got married on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska. The title of the news story caught our attention: Weddings on Ice. Exchanging Vows on Alaskan Glaciers.

Guess what the bride wore to her glacier wedding?

The usual, white traditional – complete with sequins. But what else did she wear with it? We’ve chosen this paragraph and want to share it with you:

“The bride wore a curvy, strapless white satin gown sprinkled with sequins. She also had on tights, sweat pants, rain pants and a pair of hefty hiking boots fitted with spikes.”

“The groom was charmed. ‘That's the way she is…’ ‘although the dress was a surprise.’

Don’t forget. YOU get to choose, not anyone else. It’s personal, it’s special, and it’s an occasion that may happen only once in your life.

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Planning Las Vegas Weddings From out of Town

Couples soon to be married in Las Vegas often have hesitations if they are coming from another town, particularly if they are bringing their bridal party with them. What is the bride's duties? What are the bridesmaids assignments? And how can the wedlock party do their duties from another area? Here are the duties of many and various members of the bridal party to help answer a sprinkling of those hesitations.

Las Vegas Weddings - The Woman Celebrated - The Bride
The bride decides the them of her wedding as well as the colors. The bride is the most beautiful woman in the room. Every woman is unique and so her bridal decisions should also be unique. She must decide whether to have her hair up or down, and who her stylist will be. It is recommended to have a stylist do a practice hair-do at least two days before the wedding.

Las Vegas Weddings - Jobs of the Groom
While grooms don't usually have as many decisions to make as the bride, they can be just as stressed. The groom is often times in charge of the honeymoon location. Grooms plan where the honeymoon will be as well as how long it will be. The groom is usually second in command as far as decision making goes. The groom must decide if Las Vegas is to be the honeymoon place since the bride and groom are already getting married there.

Las Vegas Weddings - How to Choose the Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids usually plan the bridal shower among other functions for the bride. Bridesmaids are traditionally the right arm of the bride. The principal bridesmaid is called the maid of honor (or matron of honor if she is married). The bridesmaids jobs are more than almost anyone in the bridal party save it be the bride.

Las Vegas Weddings - Who Should be the Best Man?
In the US, the groomsmen assist the best man with many functions. The Bride The Bride The Center of Attention - The Bride

Communication is particularly important for out of the area Las Vegas weddings because it can make or break a wedding. In reality, communication is probably the most important part of the wedding for out-of-towners. In town weddings have a high enough risk for disaster, so out-of-area weddings need to be planned particularly carefully.

Here are several planning ideas to help get the juices flowing:

In medieval times, each guest at a wedding was supposed to bring a small cake, the cakes would be stacked on the table in levels and layers (If the couple who are engaged were able to kiss over the top of the stack it was considered I wish you good fortune). This is a great favor because it’s something guests can continue to use long after your reception and because you can choose from a wide variety of colors and scents. Good communication, written agreements, and a thorough interview and selection process will help you avoid problems and help you stay on track so that everything runs smoothly.


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The Secret Tool for Editing the Perfect Wedding Vidoe

f your wedding video consists only of raw footage shot by friends and relatives because your budget had no room for professional videography services, don't despair. You can still have a beautifully edited video by doing it yourself or hiring a video editor.

In either case you can save substantial time and money by first organizing the footage yourself with the help of a secret tool called "logging." Logging is a process whereby you review/playback the footage and write down or “log” the starting and stopping times, per the time code, of your preferred shots.

You can make your own log sheets simply by taking blank pieces of paper (8 1/2 x 11) and drawing grids containing rows and columns. At the top of the page you can have rows and columns in which you insert basic information about the program you are editing.

For example, you will want rows for the name of the wedding, the date, the name of the cameraperson, and the videotape cassette number. This is important if the footage comes from more than one camera that used more than one tape. This way you will know who shot the footage and which videotape cassette your are logging. Don't forget to have a place where you can number your log sheets (e.g. Page ___ of ___). This helps to keep you from getting lost when you have multiple log sheets/pages.

Now add about twenty-five rows, divided into four columns. Head the columns as follows: "Action" "Start" "Stop" "Comments".

As you play back the tapes, write down the specific action you are viewing (e.g., "entrance of first bridesmaid," or "mother of bride being escorted to seat," etc.) Write down the time code when the action starts and then write down the time code when the action stops.

Most newer digital cameras place an automatic time code on your footage. (The time code isn't really “on” your footage, but is a part of the playback display.)

However, if you're using VHS or another analog format, before viewing the footage, be sure to reset the video player's counter to 00:00:00 for each tape before you begin logging.

You will also rate or "comment" on each one of your log entries according to its suitability (e.g., “don't use,” “must use,” “so-so,” “really bad”), or any other notes that you wish to remember about a particular shot.

Once the logging is complete, and you have selected all the shots you want to use, you will have a blueprint for editing the video. This “blueprint” will have the added benefit of substantially reducing the time you or an editor spends in the editing suite. Since most professional editors charge by the hour, this can result in significant cost savings.

Video editing is the process of building a video program, shot by shot, by electronically cutting and splicing the raw footage, in order to tell a story in the most seamless, compelling and entertaining way. Editing allows you to keep the good and dump the bad, thereby creating a finished product that is more than the sum of its parts.

Picture the footage as a very long chain. The footage, like a chain, is made up of individual shots or “links”. You select and assemble the shots or "links" together to tell your story.

Video editing is a very creative and exhilarating process. However, you might want to resist the temptation to channel Steven Spielberg, by getting carried away with effects like too much slow motion, or using every wipe and dissolve in you editing program's arsenal. Remember... this is about the bride and groom and not about you and your burgeoning editing talents.

Whether you decide to edit the footage yourself or hire a professional editor, using the secret tool, "logging" will put you well on your way toward having a beautifully edited wedding video that you will treasure forever.


Olivia Romero is an independent video producer with over 15 years experience writing, producing, directing and editing. Olivia and her partner, Tony Jones, teach couples how to save money by producing their own professional-looking wedding video. It's easy and fun! To learn more, visit Wedding Video Secrets.

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The Wedding Seating Plan

Do I need a Seating Plan?
If you have a small, informal reception, you may not feel you need a plan. However for larger numbers, or a sit down meal, both you and your guests may benefit from a seating plan. Guests are saved from a mad panic of trying to find a seat on a table with their friends/family and you can place people where they’ll be happiest! The wedding meal may last for 2-3 hours and is a significant part of the day. If your guests are sitting with people they get along with, it will make a big difference to their overall enjoyment of the day.

There are a number of options for the seating plan:
• No plan at all – best for stand up buffets or small and informal events.
• Assign guests to tables – you allocate guests to tables but the choice of seat is theirs.
• Assign guests to seats – you specify the seats at which each guest will sit.

If you remember only one thing…
Do what you think would make you and your guests most comfortable.

The Top Table Dilemma
While the traditional top table (Bride and Groom seated at a long table flanked by the wedding party) is still favoured by most, alternatives are often being introduced as family structures get more complicated. The traditional layout is as follows:



There are alternative arrangements – these are useful when parents have split up and are possibly with a new partner. Alternatively, you may want to avoid the top table altogether and have a romantic table for two, or sit with other friends/family.

Top Tips for Other Tables
1. Seating tables with just one family group will let them relax, but won’t do much to encourage mingling. However, a table where no one knows anyone else might be a bit daunting for most people! Try and arrange a mix on each table – so everyone knows a few people. By thinking about guest’s ages and interests you can make sure that each table is likely to get on and have fun!

2. Where to sit singles can also create a dilemma. On one hand you might want to try out a little matchmaking, but on the other, this could be rather uncomfortable and awkward for your guests (it might be very obvious too!). Certainly avoid a ‘singles’ table but generally do whatever you feel is best for your guests.

3. If you are using round tables, the general etiquette is to seat males and females alternately around the table. If you are using long tables, seat couples opposite one another and then alternate male/females along the table.

4. The tables closest to the Bride and Groom should be reserved for the closest friends and family.

5. Give each table a name or number. Table names could be themed - for example people, objects or places that are relevant to you as a couple. Names also remove the perceived hierarchy of tables. You should create a name card for each table (your venue may do this for you) so that guests can easily find their table.

6. If you are assigning guests to specific seats you should create name place cards. These could also show menu choices (if you are offering them) or indicate vegetarians. The waiting staff will really appreciate this and it will allow them to give a more seamless service. You should also give a paper copy of your plan to the venue so that they can see where people are seated.

Creating the Plan
Start arranging your seating plan early. You can start doing this before all your RSVPs have come in as most of your close friends and family will probably be definitely attending, even if they haven’t formally replied yet.

To begin creating your plan, get a general idea from your venue how tables will be arranged in the room, determine whether you’ll be using round or long tables or a mixture of both, and work out how many people you can sit at each table.

Arranging the plan can take a long time and might involve numerous revisions. Many people cut up pieces of paper for each guest and table and use these to try out different layouts. Thankfully, over the last few years software (web-based, for download or even Excel spreadsheets) has become available to make the task simpler. It can save you not only hours of your time but also reduce the stress in the lead up to the big day by simplifying last minute changes.

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Perfect Wedding Lingerie for the Perfect Bride

Think of all the planning it takes to prepare for your dream wedding. From the guest list, to the caterer, the flowers, the perfect gown of course, and every other detail you can fathom. It’s no surprise that you may just forget to pick up a little something to slip on while you celebrate you and your husband’s marriage and love during that first night on your honeymoon.

The wedding lingerie that you choose to wear on the first night as husband and wife should be something that, like your wedding dress, will leave an ever-lasting, pleasurable image in the mind of your one true love. Since men thrive on visual images, choosing the right lingerie for your wedding night that will flatter your every curve and amplify your best features is essential in creating the mental and physical picture you’re looking for. Not only will your new husband be taken aback by your beauty, he’ll be astonished at how assertive you can be when you feel like a goddess, with a sexiness that the right wedding lingerie can expose.

So, you ask, where do you get this bridal lingerie that will take his breath away? You already have done enough shopping and planning to last you a lifetime, so here’s the good news. You can make shopping for the perfect wedding lingerie fun and exciting in the privacy of your own home. There are so many online retailers that offer a plethora of choices when it comes to choosing bridal lingerie. And not only can you buy lingerie for the most important night of your life, you can also look for the right bridal underwear to wear under the gown you’ll walk down the aisle in.

It doesn’t matter how what type of lingerie you feel the most comfortable in, as you will be sure to find just what you’re looking for when searching the online lingerie stores. Wedding corsets, bridal garters, it’s up to you to choose the wedding lingerie of your dreams.

Your wedding signifies the beginning to a lifelong journey between you and your partner. Your wedding night and honeymoon is the one of the first steps in this journey, so being prepared right down to the wedding lingerie you want your husband to see you in on the first the night of your marriage is a step that you don’t want to miss. You will already have made the perfect bride, and with right the bridal lingerie, you can also help make yourself into the perfect lover as well. Astonish him with your beauty and your air of sexy confidence. You deserve to give yourself the perfect wedding gift; the gift of sensuous, beautiful wedding lingerie.

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Celebrity Wedding DJs Las Vegas

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(702) 649-6026 Email jodo777d@aol.com

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Sit back, relax and enjoy one of the biggest days of your life!

First off congratulations on your engagement!

Celebrity Wedding DJs Las Vegas has been providing exceptional wedding disc jockey entertainment throughout the Las Vegas area. Serving Las Vegas, Mesquite, Henderson and Caliente. We understand that each couple has their own specific tastes in music, style and level of DJ interaction. We provide a professional appearance, exceptional digital sound and strong attention to detail for your wedding event timeline.

Planning is easy!

Contacting us online is simple. Our email address is jodo777d@aol.com and filling out an entertainment event planner makes it easy to plan your wedding entertainment with us online!
Select music online that includes do not and should play lists, event timeline planning, function details and much more! You can also call us at (702) 649-6026 and we can prepare the above as well by phone.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do you take requests?
Absolutely! We encourage requests. Not only prior to the event but also during. We will play to your crowd demographics and also work in your music selections during the appropriate times to keep your dance floor filled and guests happy!


Can I bring my own music?
Most likely we will have the music selection in our 60,000 song database, however you are more than welcome to bring your music.


Do you charge for set up or breakdown?
There is never a set-up or breakdown charge, this is on our own time. We arrive at your event approximately 90 minutes early to set up, test our sound system and to be ready to introduce ourselves to your guests as they arrive.

What type of interaction do you have with guests?
We can perform with a Laid Back Style or as interactive as you like.

There is no Game Show Host DJ among us!


Our Disc Jockey services and DJs are professional Wedding DJ experts that have diverse crowd experience with that can serve all age groups and taste and style!

How new is your equipment?

We update our equipment each year and also maintain it's performance.

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The Best Of Luxury Honeymoons

Luxury honeymoons are in the eye of the beholder. Each person thinks differently of luxury. For some of us it is a warm hot tub. Others think about expensively decorated rooms with soft elaborate fabrics. Most of us want space to explore and enjoy a carefree trip away form the every day hustle and bustle of the city life and all the troubles that come with it. The best in luxury honeymoons is found in Fiji in the Maravu Plantation Resort. This beautiful piece of heaven is found without the problems that some packed resorts face. You are surrounded by few others but amazing beauty and serenity on this fantastic place. There are over 56 acres of island to explore on your luxury honeymoons excursion.

Everything Private

On the Maravu Plantation resort, you will not find more than about thirty other guests at any time. This makes it a perfect secluded hideaway. The rooms are very spacious for a couple to relax in. Light and airy is the order here. There is also plenty of space between each of the thirteen rooms available for rental on these luxury honeymoons. You are also able to use the outdoor showers. With so little around, you can be assured of the most intimate and private space for that shower. Luxury honeymoons do not get any better than this. The beach is also private for the guests to enjoy. The staff is so friendly and helpful you will be made to feel like family here.

On the many 56 acres of land that this place has to offer, you will find many different venues to explore. The private beach is wonderful for relaxing strolls or sunbathing. There are many acres of coconut groves, as well. You may even get to taste one of these unadulterated coconuts fresh from the tree. There are also rainforests with every type of unique creature to find and maybe some that has not been seen yet. Be sure to bring along a camera in case you find that most amazing shot. You can not be without the ability to capture luxury honeymoons at its best. By the time you come home, you will want to go back. You will also want to tell everyone about it so they can experience luxury honeymoons themselves.

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Not only is this the best of the luxury honeymoons that you can take, it is simply paradise at its best. Where else can you find seclusion, rainforest beauty, and private beaches all in one place? This resort is not spoiled by many others being there at one time. You can expect to have the most privacy that is possible on your luxury honeymoons. There are only a few others allowed in at one time. The staff is wonderful and so is the food. Fresh coconuts can be found in the coconut groves that fill up some of the many acres this resort has. The outside showers are so soothing and will bring you back to nature where you were meant to be. This is one of the world's best spots for luxury honeymoons!

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Wedding invitations and etiquette

The usual and most efficient manner of bringing to your guests’ knowledge the general approach you are envisaging for your wedding is an apparently insignificant sheet of paper – if we are to consider its size. This small item is going to inform them about the special event you are preparing, as well as about the date and place you have established for the beautiful wedding procedures. Obviously, the direct reference is to the wedding invitation. Many future brides and grooms worry about the degree of appropriateness in terms of wedding etiquette when it comes to selecting types of wedding invites, wording, as well as when it comes to delivering them to those whom they wish to have as guests to this special occasion.

Many find it problematic to address wedding invitations. Others discover that they simply cannot understand the use of an outer envelope and of an inner envelope. Moreover, many do not know what wedding etiquette says about sending wedding announcements and thank you notes. In what follows, we will look together at several such aspects, mainly related to the proper way of complying with etiquette when the time comes to deal with wedding invitations. The number one aspect to consider when dealing with them is that they are the “instruments” that will be the first ones to talk to your guests about the official arrangements you have made for your wedding. Therefore, when you send these paper emissaries to invite, in a polite manner, dear relatives and friends to your wedding, you have to prepare them as agreeably as possible in order to create a favorable first impression about the future event you are organizing.

First, keep in mind that the design, color, overall presentation and wording of your wedding invites will set the underlying tone of your wedding. In addition, they can even signal to your guests a preference for a certain type of attire they should consider if they accept your kind invitation. Moreover, remember to plan in due time the distribution of your wedding invitations. You should order your invitations in a time interval situated somewhere between three to six months prior to the event. Then you have to make sure that they reach your guests at least six weeks before the wedding, so that they have time to consider the event and to answer you. You certainly do not want to surprise your guests with wedding invites sent to them one week prior to the event. They will most likely feel unprepared to share with you your special day on such short notice.

Let us look now at several details that are more “technical”. For instance, what kind of paper should you choose on which you could print your wedding invites? Keep in mind that this should be primarily a matter of personal preference. However, there are certain paper textures that look better and will most likely create a better impression about the manner in which you a planning your wedding. For example, if you want engraved printing on your invitation, the favorite type of material includes natural fibers. Most frequently, these are cotton fibers and people prefer them instead of regular paper because they provide the overall aspect of the wedding invitations with a deep, rich pattern to suggest refinement and a selection of classic lines in the organization of the event. On the other hand, many prefer parchment paper with an ornamental deckle edge. However, because paper thickness and quality differ from one provider to another, it is best if you ask for samples.

Now that you know you have to see and feel the paper on which you will print your wedding invitations, what happens after you finally receive them and need to start distributing them? First, what does wedding etiquette say about addressing the invites? To the concern of this aspect, it is very important that you address the invitations to both parts of a couple you wish to invite, whether they are married or not. Make sure you include no abbreviation in the first, middle (if the case requires it), or last name of your guests. When a couple you invite is not married, yet they live together, place their names in the invitation on separate lines, and make sure you have specified the customary Ms. and Mr. in front of the corresponding names.

When you use an inner envelope and an outer envelope, put the invitation and any other addition (RSVP cards, for instance) in the inner envelope. They have to face the back of the envelope. Then you put the unsealed inner envelope in the outer envelope. The flap must face away the one who places in the inner envelope. When you consider insertions, put them ahead of the invitation facing the flap. Make sure that insertions fit within the fold, if you choose folded invitations. Finally, you need to post the wedding invites, but prior to that make sure you have weighed them adequately. Correct postage will prevent any potential return caused by the fact you did not weighed them in a meticulous manner. Even if it takes longer, remember that we are talking about a wedding event and you should not neglect any detail.

Everyone known that there is etiquette to go by when you deal with wedding invites. No matter the style, appearance, material you choose for the design of your wedding invitations, keep in mind that they are the first official messengers carrying the news of your wedding.

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Adequate handling of wedding invitations

Proper wedding etiquette requires that for formal weddings – as most weddings are – wedding stationery should make the object of meticulous planning and distributing. Of course, the primary items that need handling are wedding invitations, as they will establish the tone of the rest of the wedding stationery and, in fact, of the wedding as an overall event. Basic guidelines, such as the mentioning of the date and place of the ceremony and of the reception following it are generally easy to cover. It is also easy to make it clear who is going to be the host(s) of the event. However, a number of essential aspects need more careful handling, starting with the type of paper to use and ending with the mailing of the invites. Nowadays, those who want to organize an informal wedding event choose to send their invitation even by using e-mail or by making a phone call, but this is not a recommendation in formal approaches.

Generally, apart from invitations, wedding stationery will include items that mostly depend on the choice of the bride, groom or any other organizer of the happy event. For instance, common choices of wedding stationery are evening invitations, response cards, thank you notes, place cards, menus, cake boxes, napkins and order of service sheets, in the case where the bride and groom consult with the minister responsible with the development of the religious ceremony. However, even if such details also require careful organization, the first to speak about your wedding are the invitations. Whether you choose a pre-established pattern or whether you want to personalize them largely, wedding invitations carry the primary impact on your potential guests. This is why it is necessary to supervise in detail the structuring of their content and appearance. It is a needed step, insofar as you expect positive feedback from the ones you invite.

First, to what concerns the number of invitations you should order, make sure you order one for each couple you want to invite. Do not forget to include an invitation for the groom’s parents and one for the minister and his spouse, where the case requires it. This is wedding etiquette. If you want to organize the perfect formal wedding, you need to abide by such rules, which, in fact, are not that difficult to follow. In addition, a sign that you are a good-mannered pair is in the sending of wedding invitations to relatives and friends you hold dear, even if you are aware that they may not be able to honor the invitation. Moreover, in the case where mistakes should occur – and they do occur more frequently than one could imagine – try to avoid embarrassing situations where you discover you do not have enough invitations to send by ordering at least 30 more. In the end, it is better to be safe than sorry, is it not?

Then, many couples find it difficult to handle a genuine bunch of wedding invitation enclosures or inserts accompanying the invitation. They are also components of wedding stationery and should make the object of careful organization in order to have the desired impact. Wedding invitation enclosures or inserts regularly include reception cards, accommodation cards, response cards, within the ribbon cards and direction cards. Couples usually choose reception cards when the reception takes place at a different location than the ceremony and when they want to have certain guests at the ceremony, but not at the wedding reception. When the bride and groom consider inviting out-of-town guests, they will associate accommodation cards to their wedding invitations. With these cards, they announce their guests that they have arranged for their accommodation somewhere in the town where the wedding will take place.

Response cards accompany your wedding invitations in order to give your guests the chance to send their feedback to the invitation and mention how many persons you should expect. Formal wedding etiquette requires that you also include here a postage stamp and an addressed envelope. To what concerns within the ribbon cards, they relate strictly to the guest organization during the ceremony. Within the ribbon cards are indications of the particular pew where you want seated certain guests. They are necessary for the ushers to know where exactly to guide your guests at the ceremony. Finally, direction cards are a necessary aspect of wedding stationery for giving directions as to the place of the ceremony and / or reception for guest coming from out of the town. Of course, couples could consider many other optional items of stationery, but these are the most common. Obviously, customization is always possible, yet it should not overwhelm the requirements of wedding etiquette, particularly if we are talking about formal marriage circumstances.

Wedding invitations are a mandatory component of wedding stationery. Apart from invitations, the bride and the groom can opt for an entire array of additional stationery items to complete the formal and elegant aspect of their wedding.

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Wedding stationery and the theme of the wedding

Planning is the biggest part of the wedding. If you want to get it right, you must plan ahead. Wedding stationery is no exception. As part of the stationery, wedding invitations play an important role. They make a statement about your taste and will also send the message to the recipients about the theme of the wedding. People enter a marriage with the thoughts ‘happily ever after’, therefore a wedding is something that is meant to be done only once in a lifetime. Bearing that idea in your mind, this day should be special from every point of view, and the place to start is the wedding invitations.

They are the first interaction you have with the guests, and, as it often happens, the first impression is also the one that lasts. The message you send your invitees must be something that represents the couple to be wed, but at the same time it needs to let them know what type of wedding it will be. If you need some inspiration about what to write in wedding invitations, the internet is a viable source. One of the websites where you can find some ideas is weddingblog.com.au.

Wedding stationery includes a lot of items apart from the invitations. You can have programs, announcements, invitations for the rehearsal dinner, for the bridal shower. Some other wedding accessories include menu cards, thank you notes and others. There are some stationery items that can help you with your planning. Some people must sit in predetermined places, like parents and close relatives. You can choose to place name cards on the tables where you want to put them. You shouldn’t put name cards on seats, because the guests will be allowed to choose whom to sit by. These are just some of the items you can include in wedding stationery.

Everybody wants a unique wedding. Choosing a theme for the wedding will make the special occasion unforgettable to you and your guests. The theme must be something that represents the couple and their personalities. If you choose a formal wedding, everything must be according to that aspect starting with the wedding invitations, the wording in them, the design and wardrobe of the guests. For garden weddings, the design of the stationery should be floral.

A popular choice for young people today about where the ceremony and reception should take place is the beach. Romance is associated with the sound of the waves and the ocean air indicates freedom. Not to mention watching a sunset and feeling the sand between your toes. All of the wedding stationery must be according to the location and the overall aspect of the reception. It is common knowledge that beach weddings are not too formal and the wedding invitations should send the right message to all your invitees. You wouldn’t want most people to show up wearing tuxedos and evening gowns.

Something that is preferred for beach wedding invitations is pictures of beaches or silhouettes kissing in the sunset on a beach. You can even go for a heart etched in the sands of the beach where the reception will take place. These are just images you can use. The text can also be chosen according to the location, poetry or wording of your choice that really brings out the beauty and uniqueness of the place. If you will make your own wording, the ocean is an infinite source of inspiration for either serious or fun messages to use on wedding invitations.

The colors you choose must also go along with the theme and location. For beach weddings, the appropriate colors would be yellow, orange, pink, green and light blue. The food can be decorated with seashells or starfish to compliment to theme.

No matter what you choose, the wedding invitations must send the right message to the people you invite. The coordination of all the reply cards, envelopes, thank you cards and all the other wedding stationery will make the occasion unique and unforgettable.

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Wedding invitations disasters

Lots of people that get married don’t take wedding invitations too seriously. They think that because it is just a piece of paper not many things can go wrong. The reality is that when it comes to preparing your wedding invites, you should always keep track of everything or the smallest detail may ruin the event. That may sound a little too harsh, but think about it. If you were to receive an invitation that has a small error on it, what would be your first opinion about that wedding?

Wording is one of the most important aspects of wedding invitations. If you receive an invitation that doesn’t have a breathtaking design or the colors do not match, the worst impression people would get would be that you listened to somebody you shouldn’t have or your tastes are not according to theirs. And no educated person argues with tastes. But if you choose a text that you think will make a good impression on your guests and you have spelling errors, people wouldn’t think too highly of your wedding. More than 80% of people make up their minds on attending when they look at the wedding invites.

Even though you think misspelling does not present problems on wedding invitations, there are countless invitations that arrive at their destination with errors. It is always best for someone to read your text and check it for overlooked errors. That person should preferably be very good at English. When you have overcome this step and you move on to sending them, another problem may occur. Always be sure to spell the names of your guests right, because if you don’t they will be very offended. If you have doubts about it, you can always call the guests and ask them. This will show the person you invite that you really care and may determine them to attend the wedding right there.

Another aspect of wedding invitations wording is the way the people are listed. The persons listed on the invitations should be the hosts of the reception. If you do not take this rule under consideration, the credit may end up going where it is not due, and the person who deserves it will be offended. It may seem as an unlikely situation, but it has been known to happen.

Now that the wedding invites are all checked out for errors and misspells, what is there left to do? Of course, a beautiful invitation without a recipient is worthless. So that leads us to the mailing issue. It is not something that presents a big problem, but there are some things that you should consider. You should always give your guests enough time to decide and respond to your invitation. Sending them a week before the wedding will not do much good. Usually, the best time to send the invitations is about eight weeks before. This gives them plenty of time to respond and make the arrangements needed for the occasion. It will also give you time to react to any returned undeliverable wedding invites. To avoid this problem be sure to double check the addresses of the recipients.

What else goes with a wedding invitation? If you want to send a reply card along with it, a good thing to do is to send some money or stamps for them to send it back. It presents you as a thoughtful person and will be appreciated by your invitees. Something else you should make sure of is that the guests know where the ceremony and the reception are taking place. In small towns, this is not a problem, but in big cities, outsiders can easily get lost.

A map is always a good thing to send along with the wedding invitations, but make sure it is accurate. Downloading them from a website may not be the best thing to do, but any way you do it be sure to drive on all the established routes, so you know if there is a road block or construction taking place. You could also include a cell phone number of a friend that knows how to give directions.

These are the major disasters that can happen with wedding invitations. Now that you know them and how to avoid them, there should be no problem. With a lot of planning, preparing and double checking, your wedding invites will reach their destination and your wedding will be a memorable event.

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Safe Money by Hiring a Student From a Local Community College Film Class to Shoot Your Wedding Video

A huge number of decisions go into planning a wedding. Where will the ceremony be held? What should the cake look like? Does this dress look too poofy? How many guests should we invite? What should we serve them? How are we going to pay for all of this? Who should we hire for photography? What about flowers? One of the items on most couples to-do lists is to look into hiring someone to do a wedding video for them. Though it's been standard for years for couples to hire professional photographers to shoot their wedding photographs, the idea of a wedding video only really cropped up with the popularity of the home video camera. What started small has eventually blossomed into a huge industry.

Of course, the first question should be, do we really need a wedding video? The decision will depend both on personal preferences and budget, but a handful of things need to be considered in addition to these two criteria. How long do you want the wedding video to be? Who's going to watch it? How much can you afford to spend on hiring a professional to shoot the video? Though many couples still opt for having a wedding video done to capture their special day, other couples content themselves with the photographs and the memories of the wedding.

If you do decide to get a wedding video done, who are you going to hire to shoot the video? Professional videographers are good bets, especially since most will have samples of their work for you to view to decide if you like their styles or not. Unfortunately, professional videographers are expensive, and you can easily end up paying as much for your video as you do for your photos. However, hiring a student from a local university or community college film class can be a great option, since many of these students are quite talented but haven't had a chance to flex their creative muscles. Fortunately for you, this muscle-flexing comes cheap, especially if they can use the video to fulfill a class requirement. If you do opt for a student-produced video, make sure to go over exactly what you want with the student beforehand, and make sure that the student knows what he or she is doing.

In the end, your wedding video is more for you than anyone else. How it looks and what it captures should be up to you and your fiancée, since it will allow you to finally sit back, relax, and watch your own wedding unfold.


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When Should I Buy Bridal Accessories: Bridal Jewelry Checklist

When it comes to bridal jewelry, it’s fine—and fun—to dial your typical style up a notch or two. After all, when else will you get to be princess for a day? If you haven’t even started thinking about what jewelry you’ll wear on your wedding day, it’s time to get going; when it comes to your wedding day, you don’t want to overlook any detail. So, let’s talk bridal jewelry: Of course, you have your engagement ring that started you on this path to the altar, and it’s arguably the most important piece of wedding jewelry you own—which is why you lovingly polish and show it off on your well-manicured hand to anyone you meet—but what about your other bridal jewelry? As gorgeous as your engagement ring is, it’s time to start thinking about your entire wedding ensemble, and that includes jewelry. Often overlooked until the last minute, bridal jewelry is one of the most important bridal accessories and should be given your full attention as it can make or break your look. Go too over the top you’ll get drowned out. Forego bridal jewelry and you’ll look oddly undone. Here’s a checklist of rough dates to get you thinking about your wedding jewelry:
• 5-6 months prior to the wedding: Shop for wedding bands, if you haven’t already done so. Pick something classic and comfortable—something that you can picture wearing years from now. That diamond-encrusted monstrosity might look great with your engagement ring, but something simple you can wear without the engagement ring from time to time might be a better choice. (Trust me, you’ll probably take it off from time to time for workouts, baking, bathing babies, dogs, etc.) A simple band that looks fine on its own is key. Classic is always in style…you’ll love a plain, simple gold or platinum ring or eternity band just as much years from now as you do today. To make bands more personal, send them out for engraving if you like. One final note: Make sure the size is perfect. You don’t want your ring slipping off or getting stuck. (And don’t forget to bring them to the ceremony; they do play a key part, after all!)
• 3-4 months before the wedding: Purchase gifts for each other. It is a tradition for a groom to give pearl jewelry to his bride that she can then wear on her wedding day—Joe DiMaggio gave Marilyn Monroe a classic 18-inch round white cultured pearl strand—and gifts for in-laws, maids, groomsmen, and any shower hostess if different from your attendants. Jewelry makes a great gift for your attendants. Matching jewelry, or something slightly different in the same color or stone, is something bridesmaids can wear both on your wedding day and in the future. Freshwater cultured pearls are a wonderful option as they are affordable and come in an array of gorgeous pastel colors. Some companies (try the Internet, but check return policies before purchase) even have children’s pearl jewelry for flower girls and junior bridesmaids. Order far enough in advance to make sure you like what you chose. If not, you’ll have to return it and shop for something else.
• 3-4 weeks before the wedding: Finalize your bridal jewelry. Before you decide what to wear, take a look at your dress, which is likely a reflection of your personal style (unless your mom insisted on something different). If your dress is simple and classic, you can pick classic jewelry to accompany it, such as a pearl strand and pearl studs or diamond pendant and diamond studs. A pearl and diamond combination (or CZ) is gorgeous too. A classic dress can also serve as background for a bold, statement-making piece such as a large diamond pendant or pearl choker with an emerald or sapphire clipped on for color. If your dress is ornate, stick with simple jewelry. A simple pearl pendant and pearl-and-diamond (or CZ) studs are elegant and sophisticated. Likewise, a multi-strand pearl bracelet looks stunning as long as you forego long sleeves and gloves. By now, you should have a very good idea of what hairstyle you’ll wear with your wedding dress. Keep in mind that updos can show off necklace and earrings, but long hair needs bolder styles (think dangle or chandelier earrings). On a budget? Consider making your bridal jewelry your “something borrowed.” If a family member, friend or future in-law has a gorgeous piece of jewelry they’re willing to lend, so much the better, so ask! If you decide to purchase bridal jewelry, choose something you can wear again. Traditional pearl jewelry is not only a favorite of brides since recorded history; it’s also a classic style that is consistently timeless. Bonus: Every time you wear your wedding jewelry to work, parties, etc., you’ll think of your special day.
• 1-2 weeks before the wedding: Make sure, when you pick up your wedding gown, that you try on your wedding jewelry while wearing the dress and that the jewelry and gown complement each other. If you don’t like what you see, you still have time to rethink your accessories. Just go online and choose overnight shipping and you’ll be a princess for sure.

A graduate of the Gemological Institute of America’s Graduate Pearls program, Amy Drescher is a fashion writer and accessories buyer for http://www.moonriverpearls.com. She welcomes your questions. Reach her at adrescher@moonriverpearls.com.

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When Should I Buy Bridal Accessories: Bridal Jewelry Checklist

When it comes to bridal jewelry, it’s fine—and fun—to dial your typical style up a notch or two. After all, when else will you get to be princess for a day? If you haven’t even started thinking about what jewelry you’ll wear on your wedding day, it’s time to get going; when it comes to your wedding day, you don’t want to overlook any detail. So, let’s talk bridal jewelry: Of course, you have your engagement ring that started you on this path to the altar, and it’s arguably the most important piece of wedding jewelry you own—which is why you lovingly polish and show it off on your well-manicured hand to anyone you meet—but what about your other bridal jewelry? As gorgeous as your engagement ring is, it’s time to start thinking about your entire wedding ensemble, and that includes jewelry. Often overlooked until the last minute, bridal jewelry is one of the most important bridal accessories and should be given your full attention as it can make or break your look. Go too over the top you’ll get drowned out. Forego bridal jewelry and you’ll look oddly undone. Here’s a checklist of rough dates to get you thinking about your wedding jewelry:
• 5-6 months prior to the wedding: Shop for wedding bands, if you haven’t already done so. Pick something classic and comfortable—something that you can picture wearing years from now. That diamond-encrusted monstrosity might look great with your engagement ring, but something simple you can wear without the engagement ring from time to time might be a better choice. (Trust me, you’ll probably take it off from time to time for workouts, baking, bathing babies, dogs, etc.) A simple band that looks fine on its own is key. Classic is always in style…you’ll love a plain, simple gold or platinum ring or eternity band just as much years from now as you do today. To make bands more personal, send them out for engraving if you like. One final note: Make sure the size is perfect. You don’t want your ring slipping off or getting stuck. (And don’t forget to bring them to the ceremony; they do play a key part, after all!)
• 3-4 months before the wedding: Purchase gifts for each other. It is a tradition for a groom to give pearl jewelry to his bride that she can then wear on her wedding day—Joe DiMaggio gave Marilyn Monroe a classic 18-inch round white cultured pearl strand—and gifts for in-laws, maids, groomsmen, and any shower hostess if different from your attendants. Jewelry makes a great gift for your attendants. Matching jewelry, or something slightly different in the same color or stone, is something bridesmaids can wear both on your wedding day and in the future. Freshwater cultured pearls are a wonderful option as they are affordable and come in an array of gorgeous pastel colors. Some companies (try the Internet, but check return policies before purchase) even have children’s pearl jewelry for flower girls and junior bridesmaids. Order far enough in advance to make sure you like what you chose. If not, you’ll have to return it and shop for something else.
• 3-4 weeks before the wedding: Finalize your bridal jewelry. Before you decide what to wear, take a look at your dress, which is likely a reflection of your personal style (unless your mom insisted on something different). If your dress is simple and classic, you can pick classic jewelry to accompany it, such as a pearl strand and pearl studs or diamond pendant and diamond studs. A pearl and diamond combination (or CZ) is gorgeous too. A classic dress can also serve as background for a bold, statement-making piece such as a large diamond pendant or pearl choker with an emerald or sapphire clipped on for color. If your dress is ornate, stick with simple jewelry. A simple pearl pendant and pearl-and-diamond (or CZ) studs are elegant and sophisticated. Likewise, a multi-strand pearl bracelet looks stunning as long as you forego long sleeves and gloves. By now, you should have a very good idea of what hairstyle you’ll wear with your wedding dress. Keep in mind that updos can show off necklace and earrings, but long hair needs bolder styles (think dangle or chandelier earrings). On a budget? Consider making your bridal jewelry your “something borrowed.” If a family member, friend or future in-law has a gorgeous piece of jewelry they’re willing to lend, so much the better, so ask! If you decide to purchase bridal jewelry, choose something you can wear again. Traditional pearl jewelry is not only a favorite of brides since recorded history; it’s also a classic style that is consistently timeless. Bonus: Every time you wear your wedding jewelry to work, parties, etc., you’ll think of your special day.
• 1-2 weeks before the wedding: Make sure, when you pick up your wedding gown, that you try on your wedding jewelry while wearing the dress and that the jewelry and gown complement each other. If you don’t like what you see, you still have time to rethink your accessories. Just go online and choose overnight shipping and you’ll be a princess for sure.

A graduate of the Gemological Institute of America’s Graduate Pearls program, Amy Drescher is a fashion writer and accessories buyer for http://www.moonriverpearls.com. She welcomes your questions. Reach her at bridal@moonriverpearls.com for personal recommendations.

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Should Your Wedding Invitations be Professionally Printed?

Today’s brides seem more and more interested in printing their own wedding invitations using home computers to save on costs. Even though you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive some styles of professionally printed invitations really are, there’s so much more to the process than just the monetary cost.

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so be sure your wedding invitations match the beauty of your special day! Your invitations will be giving your guests their first impression of your wedding.

The whole wedding invitation process starts with choosing your style. Professional printers are able to provide a great selection of different designs including quality papers, unique colors and trendy sizes. They commonly have a style to fit any theme, budget or colors you have in mind.

Professionally printed wedding invitations are typically created by using a process called thermography. This produces the beautiful raised lettering that makes wedding invitations look so elegant.

When it comes to choosing your font style and ink color, you will appreciate all the choices a professional printer has to offer. They can also print your return address on your outer envelopes and provide a color lining for your inner envelopes if you so choose.

Additional matching items such as response cards, maps, direction cards, reception cards, thank you notes and wedding programs can be easily printed at the same time you order your professionally printed wedding invitations.

There is no doubt that your time is at a premium as you are planning your wedding, and printing your own wedding invitations can be a tedious task. So consider saving precious time and possible frustration by letting the professionals handle your wedding invitation printing. Let them do what they do best…provide superior quality resulting in gorgeous wedding invitations.

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Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Invitations

Everything about your wedding, starting with your wedding invitations, should reflect your own personal style. Now, more than ever, couples are doing everything they can to make their wedding day uniquely personalized.

You and your fiancé chose the location, theme and colors of your wedding based on your personal preferences. Since your wedding invitations are an introduction to your wedding, they should reflect your choices and ultimately your personalities and styles.

It used to be that wedding invitations were always very traditional in their color and appearance. Today, wedding invitations come in a vast array of exciting colors, styles, sizes and themes to reflect the creativity of modern wedding couples.

Not to say traditional is out of date, but today your options are truly unlimited. There are choices based on seasons, hobbies, color combinations, themes, ceremony locations, ethnic backgrounds, flowers, etc. Your wedding invitations can have a modern contemporary look or they might feature photos of youngsters sharing tender moments.

Your choices don’t end with the wedding invitation itself. There’s the font style and ink color. Again, there is an impressive selection of font styles to fit any type of wedding design. Just keep in mind you want to choose a style that your guests will find easy to read. The more script the style, the more difficult it usually is to read. Colored ink choices are not quite as abundant as font styles, but there are still plenty to accommodate your chosen wedding colors.

Here are some questions for you to consider when choosing your wedding invitation style:

• In what type of setting are you getting married – church, formal, casual, outdoor, destination?
  
• What is the color scheme of your wedding?
  
• Is there an overall theme to your wedding?
  
• Do you want to incorporate a specific ethnic or religious theme?
  
• In what season will your wedding take place?
  
• What type of flowers are you having in your wedding?
  
• Do you want to include your photo on your wedding invitations?
  
• What is your wedding invitation budget?
  

Another great idea for personalizing your wedding invitations is to include a favorite line of poetry, a beloved quotation, a particular Bible verse, or words from a special song. Many times the company who prints your invitations will also have a large selection of small verses to choose from. Just be sure your chosen wedding invitation style will have enough room for these extra lines of printing.

Your wedding invitations should be both beautiful and uniquely personal, just like your wedding ceremony. With all of today’s gorgeous choices, you’re sure to find exactly what you desire.

Sara Haese owns www.PrintedCreationsWeddingStore.com where you'll find a huge selection of casual and elegant wedding invitations as well as save the dates and wedding accessories. Visitors can also sign up to receive her FREE Wedding Invitation Guide.

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Building a Custom Swarovski Crystal Wedding Bouquet

I have made Swarovski Crystal Wedding Bouquets for many Brides and I always find that they are amazed when they realize what we can come up with once we decide to "step out of the box" and use the medium to its fullest potential.

There are many ways to accomplish something unique and stylish without getting too far away from tradition, or if completely "off the beaten path" is your preference, crystal bouquets are by far, the way to go.

Swarovski Crystal Bouquets are made from crystals that are mounted on stainless steel stems which brings the advantage of any shape or size to your bouquet that you can imagine. The benefits of Swarovski Crystals is that they are incredibly bright and can light up rooms with rainbows in the sunlight or twinkle brilliantly in candlelight, in any light they are breathtaking. Swarovski Crystals come in about 300 different colors so you can coordinate your bouquet with your décor or just your dress.

Let's start with shapes and sizes… The most elaborate bouquet that I have ever built went from just under the Bride’s princess bodice and stopped just above her knees. It had 600 crystals in it and 60 white, silk roses. It was spectacular. She chose to have it cascade at the bottom just as you may have a traditional wedding bouquet of roses and ivy. You can also have them fashioned in the shape of a round bouquet as you would a hand-tied bunch of daisies or peonies. You may also wish to have them made so that it lays across your arm like a collection of wild flowers. The choice is yours and the sky is the limit.

Next, let's talk about creating your perfect bouquet by using variations in color… I have made bouquets for brides with a very wide array of hues. I really enjoy when I get a chance to brainstorm with my clients. We touch on her dress to make sure that the style and the accents will work well with our creation. We talk about the décor for the big day, bridesmaids dresses, jewelry, even favorite colors to come up with the something that will appeal to her every desire.

Some of my favorite creations have been a bouquet that had clear crystals that cascaded around ruby red crystals that I made into the shape of a heart in the middle of the bouquet. This was for a wedding on Valentine’s Day, she wore a white dress that had a wide, red sash around her waste and her entire décor was hearts and arrows. Another Bride wanted me to make all of her bouquets for the party. Each of them had 5 different shades of blue, from baby blue to navy. This looked spectacular next to their Tiffany Blue dresses. And last but not least, I made a bouquet with 300 crystals in it, all of the crystals were the same color, but she chose to get larger sizes that were several different shapes to create interest. There were, round, bicone and cubed crystals, each of them caught the light differently and really made quite a statement on her wedding day.

I do hope that this helps you to open your mind to all of the different possibilities that are at hand with Swarovski Crystal Bouquets. Whether it is the uniqueness of carrying crystals, the shape, the colors or even the ribbons, I’m sure that it will add something to your wedding day that your family and friends will remember for years to come.

Penny Olson is the owner and designer for Brilliant Wedding Jewelry

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Wedding Rings & Bands - That Special Wedding Ring Shopping Tip

Shopping for wedding rings can be a daunting task, because there are
literally hundreds of vendors selling, and hawking wedding rings
online, so to save you some time, and money, here's some helpful
information that will get you started on the right track to picking
that perfect wedding ring for your hopefully once in a life time
special wedding event.

WEDDING RING BUDGET

From the looks of things online (which usually has much better
deals than you would get offline at a regular retail store for
the same quality) a reasonable budget would be between say
$200.00 to $500.

I've done my homework, and must say, the best way to start
shopping for any ring you should know:

1. your budget for it

2. your ring sizes

3. metal finishes, and methods of manufacture

Of course a lot of places will tell you that in order to buy a
men's diamond wedding band that is of decent quality, you need at
least $800.00 to $1,500 dollars to work with initially, however
don't let them fool you.

WOMEN'S WEDDING BAND

For a women's wedding ring, when in doubt, invest more in quality,
and preferred style. I personally would spend a little more for
something that is a must do it right the first time deal.

From my research, I suggest you plan to put aside $300 to $800
(or if you got a much bigger budget, or want diamonds, adjust the
numbers accordingly) for a very nice ladies wedding ring
in order to give you more options on better quality rings
when you start hunting for that perfect ring she will just be ecstatic
about. Again, your wedding is to be a once in a life time event,
and you want to make it as memorable as possible right?

SUMMING IT ALL UP

So with that said, and to sum things up; a very nice quality
women's wedding band is pretty much in the same price range as the
men's, however again, error on the side of more quality which usually
means a little more cash out of pocket, but hey, when it comes to a
life time investment, it's worth it right?

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that has been providing fine designer jewelry for
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Top Island Weddings - U.S. and Canada

When most Americans think of an island, their first thought is usually the Hawaiian Islands. Certainly Hawaii is a fabulous place to hold your wedding. But, did you know there are wonderful, romantic islands in the Continental United States and Canada that are just as romantic for your wedding and may be a little closer to home? Here are some you might want to consider:

5 Top Romantic Islands for Weddings in the Continental U.S. and Canada

1. Catalina Island - California

Located 26 miles from the coast of Los Angeles, Santa Catalina Island is and always will be "the island of romance." Although Catalina Island was hit by a wildfire in 2007, the city of Avalon was untouched and is still one of the most romantic spots in Southern California to have your wedding, just the two of you or with friends and family.

Catalina Island abounds with great spots to hold your wedding. If you wish a larger ceremony, you might want to choose some of the more formal venues like the Descanso Beach Club or the Catalina Country Club. If you wish a small, intimate ceremony, you can hire an officiant to perform a wedding at such places as Buena Vista Point on Mt. Ada overlooking the ocean, the beach, or the Wrigley Botanical Gardens. Of course, you will have to get a permit for the public areas.

2. Sanibel Island - Florida

Located off the coast of Southwest Florida and about 30 minutes from Fort Myers, Sanibel Island is world renowned for its white sand shelling beaches, which provides visitors with an abundance of seashells from the Gulf of Mexico. Sanibel Island is a place to get away from the high-rises of other beach tourist communities and just relax.

If you'd like a beach wedding, check out Casa Ybel Resort's Thistle Lodge, which has been hosting weddings for more than 100 years. You can choose to have your wedding in one of the many resort locations such as a secluded white-sand beach, the lakeside gazebo, or the grand Thistle Lodge. Call them at 866-748-8958 for more information.

3. Mount Desert Island - Maine

What's so special about Mount Desert Island in Maine? The beaches, the vistas, and Acadia National Park are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Mount Desert Island. Another reason is the number of "Best of" lists which Mount Desert Island finds itself on year after year.

Bar Harbor is the most popular town on the island, with Frenchman Bay being a sought-after spot for many weddings. If you want to get away from the crowds of Bar Harbor, you might want to consider the town of Southwest Harbor, on the island and 20 minutes from Bar Harbor.

You can even have your wedding at Acadia National Park, which also tops many "Best of" lists. You will have to pay a permit application fee of $50, and there are certain restrictions. For more information you can visit the National Park Service site at nps.gov and find information for Acadia National Park.

4. Cape Breton - Nova Scotia

If you're located outside Canada or the Northeastern United States, you might not be familiar with Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. But, apparently enough people have visited this beautiful destination to have voted it one of the "Top North American Islands" in the 2006 Reader's Choice Awards for Conde' Naste Traveler magazine. In 2006 Travel + Leisure ranked Cape Breton Island as the #1 island in the Continental U.S. and Canada.

If the two of you are into outdoor activities, Cape Breton Island is the place for your wedding and honeymoon. There you will find the world-famous Cabot Trail, considered by some as one of the most beautiful scenic destinations in the world.

For a small wedding of just yourselves or up to 18 guests, check out Castle Moffett, which overlooks the Bras d'Or Lakes. Castle Moffett has earned both Canada select's Five Star and AAA Four Diamond ratings. Call them toll-free at 888-756-9070 for more information.

5. Vancouver Island - Vancouver

Vancouver Island has also made the Travel + Leisure and Conde' Naste Traveler's lists for 2006. Known as "Canada's Paradise on the Pacific," Vancouver Island is known for its beauty – year-round blooming gardens, lush rainforests, beaches, rocky shorelines - as well as the "quintessentially-British" city of Victoria, with its high teas, double-decker buses and horse-drawn carriages. A wedding here will certainly give couples a wide range of experiences.

As for your wedding venue, you have many outstanding choices on Vancouver Island, from public parks to elegant hotels. Do check out the Sooke Harbour House on Whiffen Spit Beach, which offers weddings on the beach and in gardens with 180 degree Pacific Ocean views. Sooke Harbour House has the distinction of winning the Wine Spectator Grand Award for 2006, offering one of Canada’s five best wine lists. Call them at 250-642-3421 for more information.

Shari Hearn is a writer and creator of a destination wedding website, where you can learn about such wedding venues as Maine Weddings and Weddings in Jamaica.

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Do I need a wedding planner for my Las Vegas wedding?

Okay, so you are still teary-eyed after saying yes to your boyfriend’s proposal to live happily ever after. What next? It’s time to get your feet on the ground and plan your dream wedding.

Somehow, everything comes into focus and you start to panic. “So where do I start?” you ask yourself. For first time brides and grooms, planning a wedding can be quite daunting. You may take into consideration the possibility of eloping.

What better place to elope to than Las Vegas, “The Wedding Capital of the World”? Three hundred and sixty five days of the year couples from all parts of the globe come to Las Vegas to have the wedding of their dreams. The stereotypical “Tacky Vegas Wedding” is a thing of the past. Unless that is what you are looking for and then that is possible as well. This, of course is the beauty of a Las Vegas Wedding. Whatever your wedding dreams, wants and needs it can and will be done for you at a fraction of the cost.

You may consider the possibility of hiring a wedding planner, but do you need one?

Most of the wedding chapels in Las Vegas (both in the casinos and independent chapels) have in house “wedding coordinators”.

These coordinators will work with you to choose a wedding package and plan you reception (if needed). There are also independent coordinators that can put together the most intimate and extraordinary weddings.

If you are looking for a simple intimate wedding with just you, your fiancé, and maybe a few friends and family members you most likely will not need the assistance of an outside coordinator or planner. If your plans include a large wedding party, guest list and reception you may want to enlist the services of a coordinator who will be dedicated to your needs.

The question is what your needs are. Once you agree on what type of wedding you want, you will be able to decide if you really need a wedding planner.

A wedding planner or coordinator can be very useful as they know the ins and outs of the whole Las Vegas Wedding circuit, but what is most important in planning your wedding is arming yourself with information. Weddings are big business in Las Vegas and if you were to do a search on the internet you will see story after story of couples who felt misguided or deceived by wedding chapels, coordinators or venders simply because they didn’t’ understand or ask how things worked.

Research is the best investment you can make for your big day. A guide such as “The Vegas Wedding Book” written by a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel insider, is full of tips, questions to ask and chapel secrets to assist couples with planning their wedding without being taken in by hidden charges. It is advisable to do your own research as is suggested in this guide prior to making any decision or plans for your wedding.

Enlisting the help of a wedding planner may be the route for you in creating a stress-free environment before your wedding date and on the big day itself. However, you have to contend with an additional budget for their services. The payment for wedding planners vary depending on how they charge, whether it is package style or if they ask for a per hour rate. Some wedding planners base their fees on the total budget for your wedding.

Here are some of the reasons why you may opt for a wedding planner:

1. Experience - Wedding planners have years of experience in wedding preparations and you can expect them to know even the smallest details that you need to take care of before your wedding. They also know the best wedding chapels in Las Vegas and they will be able to give you tips in organizing your special day.

2. Contacts - These people have been involved with the Las Vegas wedding scene for years. They are in close contact will suppliers who can give you the best deal for everything you need from documentation, photography, catering, gowns, etc. The best thing is, they also know which suppliers are reliable and which are not.

3. Information and Negotiation Skills - You can be sure that if you want to get the best prices possible for your wedding requirements, your wedding planner can haggle for you. Planners use their inside information to negotiate with suppliers and service providers to get the best deal.

Las Vegas wedding planning can be a thrill but it can also prove challenging for those who are not from Las Vegas. If it’s a big wedding with all the bells and whistles then a wedding planner can be of great service, but ultimately not really necessary, especially if you have the right guide.

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Finding A Chapel To Fit Your Needs

Las Vegas is not “The Wedding Capital”, with over one hundred thousand ceremonies held each year, for nothing. The choice for a venue can be quite daunting because of the variety of choices; but whatever dream wedding you have in mind, it is possible to make them come true in Vegas.

A quick browsing on the internet will give you an idea how easy it is to make your dreams a reality. Casinos and independent chapels offer a one stop shop for those planning to get married quickly with little planning. You can get your photography needs, catering services, flowers and even wedding attire in just one place.

If you are a busy couple wanting to get married in style with little effort on your part, you only need to book your reservation and arrive like guests to your own wedding.

Las Vegas wedding chapels are very affordable because they can provide you with everything you need including florists, photographers, elegant tux for the groom and gown for the bride.

Your wedding can be as simple or as extravagant as you want it. The only limit is your imagination. An Elvis wedding is possible for those who worship the king of rock! You can also choose other impersonators for your themed wedding and have your wedding broadcasted live in the Internet.

The most important part of choosing a chapel and planning your wedding is knowledge of how Las Vegas chapels operate. A Las Vegas wedding guide such as “The Vegas Wedding Book”, which was written by a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel insider, will give you tips and information essential in planning your Las Vegas wedding, including questions to ask when researching chapels.

While every chapel is unique, the majority of Las Vegas wedding chapels have the same packages and amenities at varying prices. It is important to have a basic idea what you are looking for. Take into consideration the type of wedding you require; do you want a formal one or a playful and non traditional one? How involved do you want to be in your wedding planning? Answering these questions will point you to the right chapel. Being prepared will with information will make all the difference in the world.

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