If you are inviting children to your wedding then it is very important that you consider them and make sure that you have thought about various ways to keep them entertained during the day. If you are worried about what to do in this regard, then the following suggestions should help:
• Speak to the venue coordinator to see if there is another small room that you can hire for the day so that you can use it for entertaining the children. Obviously this will have to be incorporated to your budget but you may find that the venue will offer you a very reasonable rate or they may even allow you to use this room for free if it is going to be empty on the day.
• If you do have a spare room for the children then you may want to consider taking a television and DVD player or games console so that the children will be able to sit in there and be entertained.
• If the children are particularly young, then you could hire a children’s entertainer such as a magician or clown or even a face painter.
• Take some other games along such as board games and speak to the children’s parents about them bringing along some of their own favorite toys to play with.
• It would be a good idea to pay a couple of teenagers to sit with the children if there will be any at the wedding. If not, then you could do up a rota so that each of the children’s parents will take turns to sit with them.
• Goodie bags are a great idea for children at a wedding. There are so many little items that you can put in such as candy and coloring pens.
If you have recently married the love of your life or if you have been married for some time, you may be interested to know ways of keeping your marriage alive. The initial honeymoon period does not last forever but that does not mean that you should let your marriage get stale. It is important to do things for each other to ensure that you feel happy and comfortable with each other at all times. There are plenty of secrets to keeping your marriage alive and fresh and the following are just a few ideas:
• Remember what it was about your spouse that attracted you in the first place and try to keep in mind all the fun times you have had together. Having fun is the secret to a happy marriage so make sure that you work on this all the time and never forget how much fun you had in the beginning. Make time to enjoy life together and do things with each other.
• If you want to keep the romance alive in your marriage, then it is a good idea to surprise your spouse. It does not have to be something that you have bought. It could just be doing something that you don’t normally do. For example if your spouse is the one who does the cleaning or ironing all the time, then decide to do it for him or her one day while they are out. This would be a big surprise and a very welcome one especially if it is the ironing! You could also leave a little note on his or her pillow so it will be seen when he or she wakes up.
• Every so often, you should arrange to have a date with each other. Go through the motions of how you use to go on dates before you lived with each other. Arrange to meet up in a special restaurant or hotel and enjoy the whole process of getting ready for a big night out.
• Never get too serious and try to make time for each other.
When it comes to choosing her wedding dress, every bride will spend hours looking at different designs and visiting numerous bridal shops until she finds the perfect gown. After all, this is a dress that she will wear on the biggest day of her life and she will want to make sure it is perfect. So it would make sense that she would want to look after it when the wedding is over so that she can look back on it in years to come. The following are a few tips on how to care for your wedding dress after the big day:
- The first thing that you will need to do after the wedding is to have the dress dry cleaned professionally. You may be heading off on your honeymoon straight after the wedding and if this is the case then ask your maid of honor or your mum to take care of this for you.
- The dress will have to be packed away once it has been cleaned. It is not wise to leave it hanging for a long time as it is probably very heavy and it could cause it to stretch. Make sure you get an acid free box that has been made for storing garments. Do not seal the box.
- Make sure to take the dress out of the box once per year to let it air and then pack it away again.
- The best place to store this box is under your bed or on top of a cupboard as the attic may be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.
The word “wedding” often conjures up an image of a happy couple having their pictures taken in the full bloom of spring or summer. However, it is becoming increasingly popular for couples to have winter weddings. The allurement of a magical glistening setting with the snow shining like millions of Swarovski crystals is appealing to more and more couples. Planning the ultimate white wedding takes much careful thought.
Venue
Britain is known for its cold winters but it can often be hit and miss as to whether the weather will produce beautiful white snow, or grey days and drizzle. Many people planning a winter wedding choose to get married abroad in a country where pristine snow is guaranteed.
Keep warm
Winter wedding styles must combine glamour and practicality. A wedding dress that would look gorgeous in summer may lead to the bride feeling rather chilly in the winter. A good shawl which matches the style of the chosen dress is a great way to keep warm without losing any of the details in the dress. Bridesmaids should have the same option.
Colour
Winter colours of blues, reds and greens are an ideal way of complimenting the surrounding natural colour pallet of a snow covered setting.
Flowers
Seasonal flowers are always the best option for any wedding due to price. It is expensive to order exotic flowers that are not normally found in winter. Thankfully though, winter flowers such as Lilies, Holly and Roses are effortlessly elegant and give an air of sophistication to any event.
Accessories
As with any wedding, it is the attention to detail which will make the wedding unique and tie everything together. In the case of winter weddings, it is easy to create a magical and romantic feeling by incorporating diamonds or pearls in jewellery, crystals in the centre pieces for the tables. Candles are also a great way to create warmth and intimacy.
Overall
A wedding in winter, more than any other season, has the ability to sparkle. The festive season is one of the most magical seasons of all and with some careful planning, a wedding at this time of year can be as stunning if not more so, than a summer wedding.
If you are looking for wedding favors that your guests will love then you may want to consider edible wedding favors as these will definitely put a smile on your guests’ faces. However, the usual edible favors of candies, almonds or chocolates might be something you want to steer clear of as they are very common. If you want to provide favors with a difference then you may
be open to some suggestions. The following are just a few ideas for edible wedding favors:
- If you want to buy honey jars and servers to give as wedding favors then you will be able to find these in wedding stores. You could also provide little jars of honey to go with these items to make it more interesting. There are also mini boxes of mini jars of honey that you can buy which come with a special wooden server. Alternatively, you could make up your own mini jars as this might be more cost effective and more personal, especially if you add your own personalized labels.
- If you have ever brewed your own alcohol such as wine, cider or beer then this could be a great idea. Making your own brew for your guests would be a lovely idea and you could even get special labels printed up for each individual bottle.
- Mini cakes or cookies are another great idea. A little box of mini muffins is very attractive and your guests would love it. When presented in a personalized box, it would definitely be a wedding favor your guests would talk about for some time.
- In the same way that honey would make a lovely wedding favor, so too would special preserves. You can choose from sweet and savory and they would make a wonderful gift idea.
A big wedding is something that most girls dream about but the problem is that huge weddings are very expensive and in today’s economic climate, saving money is a huge issue for most of us. So it is no wonder that a lot of us are on the lookout for some great wedding saving tips. Finding ways to save money without impacting on the big day is very important and the following are just a few ways that you can save:
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It might be a good idea to limit guest to family and close friends. This is one of the main ways to save money because the reception can take up a large chunk of your wedding budget. Smaller weddings are often much more enjoyable because they are more intimate.
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When it comes to looking for the wedding clothes like the wedding dress, bridesmaids dress and suit hire, you should look around to see if you can find them for a cheaper price. There are many places online where you will be able to find stunning dresses at lower prices, especially if they are from an older season.
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If you hire someone to make your invitations, then you are going to be spending money on the materials as well as the labor. If you make them yourself you will save on the labor and they will have a much more personal feel to them. There are so many ideas out there and you can be as creative as you want.
When it comes to arranging a wedding, there are so many tasks such as getting the dress and suits, ordering the flowers, deciding on the guest list and then arranging seating for the reception. When it comes to arranging your wedding reception seating, you may be dreading this task as you may have heard complaints from others about how difficult it was. However, it does not have to be a huge headache and the following are a few tips to help you ensure that it is done right.
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The first thing to do is to speak to the person in charge of the reception to see how much space there is available to you. You need to know how many tables will fit and how many will be able to fit on each one. You will have your replies at this stage and will know how many people will be attending so the venue coordinator should be able to give you an idea of the best seating plan for the number of people that you have.
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You then need to decide on how you would like the tables to be arranged. It is important to think about the head table and how it will be situated in relation to the other tables. It is always better to have fewer tables with more people at them, than lots of tables with fewer people. You should also leave allowances for guests who let you know at the last minute.
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The head table will usually consist of the wedding party, i.e. the bride, groom, bridesmaids, best man and groomsmen as well as the bride and groom’s parents. If there is not enough room at the head table for your parents, you should make sure they are situated on the table nearest to the head table.
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When sitting people at particular tables, you should try to put people that know and like each other, together. This will ensure that they enjoy themselves and that there are no conflicts.
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If there are small children invited to the wedding then make sure they will be at the same table as the one their parents are at so the parents can supervise them.
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If there are any solo guests, then try to place them at a number of different tables. It would not be a good idea to put all solo guests on one table as the conversation might be strained when none of them know each other.
When it comes to the planning of your wedding day, you are going to have a number of jobs to do and one of the most important decisions you will make is the wedding food that is going to 
be served on the big day. You need to think about what time you and your guests will be eating on the day and then you will have to consider the type of food to order. Your budget is going to have an impact on this.
When it comes to the day of the wedding, you need to decide whether to go with a morning reception, a lunchtime reception or an evening reception and this will play a role in the type of food you choose.
Morning Receptions
If you are going for the morning reception then you will be glad to know that this is probably the most affordable option. There are plenty of choices that you will have such as pastries, omelets, pancakes, bagels, smoked salmon or cheese and meat.
Lunchtime Receptions
If a lunchtime reception is something you would prefer then you could opt for soups, sandwiches, wraps, pies, or a finger food selection such as cocktail sausages, vol au vonts, chicken goujons, fish goujons etc. You could then have a desert buffet to go with it including small pastries, fruit tarts, éclairs, and mini cookies.
Evening Receptions
The most expensive wedding reception will be a sit down formal meal for all your guests but you could also opt for a buffet style menu with a range of different food items. If you are going for the three or four course meal for your guests then a lot of venues will ask you to choose a set starter and dessert and will then give you two options for the main course. With so many guests to cater for, it is easier for the venue if they only have to cook one or two main courses.
Many brides decide they would like to lose some weight before their wedding day. This may be a good idea; however, there are many things to be considered. It isn’t ever sensible to go on a “crash diet” to lose a lot of weight in a short period of time. Invariably, the weight lost is immediately regained once the diet has been completed.
Another consideration is to make sure the wedding dress hasn’t been bought before the diet has finished, otherwise an expensive dress might need extensive alterations. It is essential to take advice from a doctor as to whether he feels whether going on a diet is necessary.
Once the doctor gives the all-clear to go on a diet and having established how much weight should be lost the best way to proceed is through a combination of diet and exercise. Never attempt to lose more than 1-2 lbs (l kg) each week. Losing more than that amount will mean that it will be difficult to maintain the weight loss later. Regular exercise is really important to make the most of any change in diet. It may be a good idea to join a gym if there is one local to home or work. If this isn’t possible a really good alternative is to ask a friend to exercise at the same time. Having someone else sharing the effort and also the opportunity of being able to discuss it with someone is always helpful.
Regarding a suitable diet – it may be that looking at portion control, eating the normal diet if it is a healthy one, but in smaller quantities and ensuring that there is plenty of fruit and vegetables within the diet, together with some exercise, may be sufficient to lose enough weight in plenty of time for that very special day.
There can be a myriad of problems that can be faced when contemplating making a proposal of marriage. OK, the main one is – will she/he accept the proposal anyway? That’s the first hurdle, and once that can be put aside there’s a chance of moving forward. Another consideration is the ring and whether to choose one in advance or whether to buy a temporary ring until one can be chosen together.
For someone contemplating a romantic proposal there are many options that may be suitable and obviously depending on the person being proposed to – booking a luxury weekend at a hotel offering spa treatments may be the ideal choice. Champagne then dinner with a good bottle of wine and then a wander round the hotel grounds to a pre-determined spot to propose, having already arranged with the hotel staff for them to have another bottle of champagne on ice in readiness for the acceptance.
Another alternative suggestion could be a treasure hunt, which may need a little time in arranging, but could be a really fun thing to do. Provide a clue that leads to a small gift and another clue with yet another gift and eventually end up when the answer to the last clue is a ring or perhaps a ring box. For the couple that want to go up in the world there is the option of booking a trip in a hot air balloon. There are many different companies all experienced in making sure that their passengers really enjoy their time in the air.
There are so many different options for making a wedding proposal. The most important thing is timing. Don’t rush into a proposal – make sure that it is something that you both want, after all the proposal and engagement is just the beginning of the rest of your lives together.
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