It's the little things that will add charm and sophistication to your wedding!

Have you ever heard the saying "It's the little things that count"? Well in the case of planning your wedding you will find it especially meaningful. It's all the little details and special touches that you will remember most, like a lace handkerchief, or wearing a diamond pendant or carrying your grandmother's bible.
  I have always loved flowers and God's small creatures like hummingbirds, honey bees and butterflies, so useful and so beautiful, that's why a lovely Bloembox habitat garden favor would be a perfect selection at my wedding. This whimsical creation is a gorgeous flower box topped off by colorful blooms and small representatives from our gardens. Flower seed favors make memorable gifts and one your guests will cherish for a long time to come. Make your wedding special with charming touches and you will make a memory to last a life time.

How to find a picturesque country church to get married in

Years ago when I used to visit a friend in college, I became enchanted by the little country churches I saw along the way as I drove there. Some churches were old and dilapidated but many others were whitewashed and well maintained with their stained glass windows and climbing roses. I knew a lot of work and love had gone into maintaining these lovely old buildings and I could just imagine the weddings, picnics and pie sales that had taken place there.
If you have an image of an old country church for your wedding, check out online where these churches are in your vicinity. Read up on the history and background of communities in your area. Seek out recommendations from historical societies and libraries. One good idea would be to just drive the old country roads and if you see a church that catches your eye, get the number and name of the church and minister. Odds are they would be delighted to have you!

What is the mystique of a Southern Belle Bride?

 
 Ever since Scarlett O'Hara danced across the silver screen little Southern girls have grown up longing to become  Southern Belle Brides. There is a mystique and fascination associated with the image of a soft spoken beauty with a spine of steel who enchants and conquers all those around her. The Southern belle beauty has garnered quiet a following across the world and some girls love playing up that picture to the hilt, that's why there dream wedding starts with a bell shaped gown and a swirling staircase for making a grand entrance.
Southern belle brides love applause and of course only the best of everything will do. Silk and lace gowns paired with pretty parasols are a must as are Camillas and Magnolia blossoms tied with gauze ribbons. Fine china, crystal and superb wines must be laid out on elegant reception tables. When food is served, barbeque tops the menu along with Mint juleps and iced tea to drink. Southern belle brides love giving gifts so only the finest favors will do. Exquisite silk fans, sweet smelling soaps and wine bottle stoppers would be natural choices for these brides. When you meet a Southern belle bride odds are you will never forget her.

Will you sparkle at your wedding?

 
Bridal fashion and jewelry have always fascinated me. I enjoy looking through wedding magazines at the newest gowns and ideas for jewelry. Some brides sparkle like a star lit sky while other brides opt for the  little pearl necklaces and earrings. Personally I love sparkling rhinestones, the flashier the better, of course you will need to weigh your jewelry on how much glitter you have on your wedding gown. Sparkle is nice, gaudy is not. If your wedding gown is rather plain and simple then  a crystal cuff bracelet and a rhinestone necklace will offer a lovely balance. If you wear a gown with glittering filigree woven through then a more demure necklace with a diamond or sapphire pendant might be more appropriate. Your jewelry selection should compliment your gown not distract from it. Choose wisely.

Unique beach wedding ideas that go beyond sea shells and star fish

I love the beach, white sand, the breeze ruffling the waves and the  salty smell of the sea. The beach is also a favorite place for couples to get married and I must admit it would top my list as well. Beach weddings seem to have an over abundance of two things, sea shells and star fish. Shell place card holders, pictures of sea shells and star fish on mint tins and favors are made from these two items. I love sea shells and star fish but for a beach wedding here are some more unique ideas you might not have thought of. Sea horses or sea dragons fashioned into crystal and rhinestone brooches that adorn ring pillows and flower baskets. Wedding cakes carved to resemble sand castles, place card holders and bottle stoppers created to look like playful dolphins or made of coral. Sea dollar coasters and if you really have to have seashells then scatter some on reception tables for a total beach effect. Weigh your options and shop around for some good ideas, after all a beach wedding should go beyond just seashells and starfish.

Ambiance, creating your wedding environment!

Ambiance, it defines atmosphere, that which encompasses or surrounds. Every wedding has a setting, whether  you marry in  the hustle and bustle of city hall or on a romantic beach in Hawaii,  your environment will set the tone for ambiance. If you plan a Vintage wedding you would invite a little slice of history, old things, lace and antiques. All these things create an atmosphere of days gone by when life was more simple, manners were of great importance and tradition reigned supreme. The little props, background, attire, favors and flowers all create and contribute to ambiance at our wedding, that's why you need to choose carefully when planning your special day. Go online and comb the internet for interesting ideas, blogs, and websites when selecting your products. Unique favors, beach favors, elegant or glamorous accessories will contribute to atmosphere and interplay with atmosphere at your wedding, as a matter of fact it will be of importance in setting the scene. You would never decorate with antiques and lace at an aquarium wedding  scene, what would they contribute? Better to decorate with seashells, dolphin bottle stoppers or mermaid soaps for favors and palm fronds and hibiscus flowers in large vases as decor. This would add to that sea or tropical island feel you want. When planning your wedding remember,  what is your theme? What do you associate with your colors, beliefs and setting. Choose wisely!

Putting unique into your wedding

Every little girl dreams of her special day. When the time finally arrives for you to plan your wedding you are probably looking for something unique that you can add your own signature to and says this is ME. It does not matter what theme  you choose, beach, vintage, garden, fall or winter, you can make this wedding truly your own with some unique ideas.
For a beach wedding, instead of star fish or sea shells how about sand castles, coral and dolphins, this is a lovely combination. Some great favor ideas would be coral place card holders and display coral bottle stoppers as favors next to each plate on reception tables.
A Vintage wedding can be truly spectacular with some touches of a by gone era. Display large crystal vases filled with roses or Gerbera daisies. Silver place card holders display names while a choice for favors might include soaps, silk fans or a romantic "Key to my heart" bottle opener.
Fall or Winter weddings will include more dramatic colors and heavier materials. Prancing horses pulling a sleigh or carriage will make you the bride feel like a real princess. Festoon the vehicle of choice with colorful ribbons and bows. Next to each place on your reception tables place favor boxes filled with soaps, candles or chocolates. Beautiful favor boxes are fun to open and can be keepsakes for your guests to carry home.

Make your wedding UNIQUE.

Color Themes for Fall Weddings

Color Themes for Fall Weddings

Fall is a gorgeous time of year. Colorful leaves mesmerize leaf peepers, windy afternoons are spent at foot ball games, candy apples are dunked for Halloween and the world braces for a changing of the seasons. Fall is the inbetween time of the hot summer months and the cold winter season. It is also a time when an adventurous bride decides to hold her wedding. Autumn is known for spectacular oranges, reds and gold colors but who said you had to have these colors at your wedding? Perhaps you just don't want a Halloween type wedding or orange bridesmaids dresses and favors. Dear bride, here are some fall color themes you might not have thought about. Royal blue or platinum dresses that remind you of frosty mornings would be ideal, combine this with a gorgeous peacock accessory set complete with guestbook, pen, garters and flower basket and you have a combination fit for a Queen. Peacock feathers arranged in vases and mixed with ferns makes a stunning display that will long be remembered. Burgundy, pink and  chocolate brown  or black also make for memorable displays and combinations. Fall is a time of change and beauty, when the old charm makes way for a new beginning and it is a grand time to hold a wedding of your dreams.