Wedding Supplies

How about this for a twist…instead of having a wedding theme based on one ethnic background, why not create a melting pot?  Not only can the couple incorporate their own nationalities into the wedding but many other traditions will keep the event fresh, interesting, and exciting.

Starting from invitations, through favors, and on to the final dance, guests can experience a different country’s tradition throughout the entire event.  Just a few choices from the many options available could be Oriental centerpieces, Greek favors, Egyptian jewelry and old style scrolled British invitations. 

The wedding attire, the ceremony, and the reception are all great places to add that heritage factor.  Each member of the wedding party could be dressed in different outfit, customary to different regions of the world.  The bride a groom could do the same.  The ceremony itself can include many different customs and rituals. 

The reception is an especially perfect spot for a myriad of ethnic “flavors.”  You can have each table labeled as a different country.  For instance, The Jones’ may be sitting at the Africa table, with the Smith’s are sitting at the Brazil table.  You can decorate each table in colors and themes from that particular country, maybe using that country’s flag as the centerpiece.  If you choose to serve a buffet style meal, each station could be a food indigenous to each different county.  Appetizers could be a variety of Indian Tapas, while the main course could consist of favorite Italian dishes, maybe tied up with French desserts.  Another great place to include ancient traditions is on the dance floor.  There are so many great traditional dances along with music to accompany them.  As many of the older, traditional dances, encourage audience participation, this is a great way for couples to interact with their guests.   

Whatever your choice, this is a very easy theme to work with and you will find the possibilities are endless and plentiful.  Most of us want our wedding to be an unforgettable event and having an Around the World theme, will certainly prove to be a one-of-a-kind event for your guests and a most memorable occasion for you both.

Egyptian Shell Necklace

Capture the spirit of the season you marry in

Winter time weddings usually breed winter themed weddings, including location, (probably indoors), decorations and possibly your selection of a favor. I went to a December wedding once where the couple gave each female guest two ornate glass Christmas ornaments. I suspect they were pricy because they were in boxes from an upscale department store. I certainly understand the relevancy here, but if the majority of your guests don’t celebrate Christmas, (and you are aware of this fact), then I’d suggest something else; something more appropriate for the general public.

Spring weddings tend to lend themselves to a few more options than winter weddings. Depending on the month, you can have a portion or all of wedding reception outdoors. You’ll have a variety of flowers to choose from. You can find lots of wedding supplies geared towards the spring months, including holidays like St. Patrick’s Day. You may also get a better turn out of out of town guests. People are less averse to traveling if in climate weather isn’t an issue.

Daytime or nighttime weddings are both good choices in the summer. I would suggest lighter colors and lighter weight dresses for the bridesmaids. People will get antsy quickly if they have to spend an hour on formal pictures outside in a black gown in the middle of August! If your reception is going to be outside, make sure the tables are under tents or that there is some form of shade. If it’s going to be indoors, make sure the reception hall has air conditioning.

Fall and harvest type themes speak volumes in the fall months. If you’re into the yellows, oranges and browns, then fall is the right season for you. It should be relatively easy to provide an elegant setting or whatever setting you want with the changing of leaf colors. Corn stalks and scarecrows are great if they’re utilized in the proper setting. If your wedding is early enough in the fall season, you may be able to have cocktail hour outside.

No matter what month you pick to marry in, just try to make sure that you are in sync with the season. You can certainly do what you want to do, but if your hearts’ desire is to have a clambake for the food, I’d stick with the summer months. It might seem a little odd to eat steamers and lobster in many places in January. Of course you could always have a destination wedding to the Caribbean or some other exotic place where it’s pretty much always summer.  Ah, but that’s a whole separate topic!

Subtle yet elegant is a good bet for wedding jewelry

Silver and gold jewelry have been available for forever and a day. But what about your day? What will look best with the style of dress you’ve chosen for you and for your bridesmaids? Is everyone’s hair up or down? This is important for picking the right earrings; dangling or studs. Necklaces will depend on the neckline of the dress. If it has an open neck you can choose the length of the necklace based on how low cut the neck line is. If any of the dresses have a very high or closed neck, a necklace or chain may be pointless, because it probably won’t be seen. The same holds true for bracelets. A bracelet of sorts will definitely stand out with short sleeved, sleeveless or tank top style dresses. But they’ll most likely go unnoticed and hidden behind long sleeves.

There are certainly plenty of options out there to choose from, including some very elaborate hand made wedding jewelry. Whatever your preference is, whether it’s gold, silver, platinum, pearls or something else, the key is consistency. If your bridesmaids are all wearing the same dress and same basic hair do’s, then you should keep their style and quantity of wedding jewelry the same, (or at least similar), as well. The bride has more flexibility in her own jewelry because she is, after all, the center of attention! No matter what your desired look for the day is, elegant, simple, classic, sassy or trendy, you’ll choose your jewelry style, (if any at all), accordingly. The right wedding jewelry will get noticed by guests and add just the right touch of class to the bridal party’s ensemble.

You have so much on your mind while planning the perfect wedding. And understandably, your top priority is you. But have you stopped running around long enough to consider the special people in you life; those who’ve helped you get to this point? We all have them!

To this end, consider giving hand made jewelry to the special women in your life that will be at or involved with your wedding. Jewelry will make a great gift for the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom, a special aunt or perhaps your godmother. This is a gift that shows you care because you handpicked it to compliment her style and personality. It will be a treasured gift long after your wedding day!

You’ve handpicked your bridesmaids and now you need to find that perfect gift to show your appreciation. What will they like? What can you give them that they can utilize after your wedding? What can you give them that will remind them of the special bond they share with you?

There are so many choices out there from engraved items to event tickets. Consider hand made jewelry. Simple or elegant hand made jewelry is a great choice for many reasons. You’ll compliment the gowns on the big day, giving your bridesmaids that beautiful, polished look. When you look at your wedding pictures, you’ll be reminded of the thoughtful gift you gave your bridal party. Additionally, this is a useful gift because it can be worn over and over again after the wedding, reminding your bridesmaids of the special day they shared with you.