Bridal Shower Party Favors

Bridal showers are generally hosted by the family friends or bridesmaids about a fortnight or a month before the wedding. These events offer you the perfect opportunity to celebrate an upcoming wedding with the beautiful bride to be. This is also the best time to give the bride gifts that will please her and probably help her start a new life. Since the occasion calls for gifts, it is important that you go for the bridal shower equipped with the best gift you can think of.

Generally, bridal favors have some theme. In the past, it was common to find a kitchen theme where the gifts given would help the bride set up her new kitchen from scratch. However, these days, themes have become more modern. As brides get older and wedding showers become hasty affairs, you may not find themes in many bridal showers now. So, instead of cuing in to the theme, it is better to go by the bride and groom’s registry. You may get great gift ideas from these.

Whether you decide to give something useful or something that looks infinitely pretty, it is important to choose bridal shower party favors carefully. Keep in mind that you are contributing to an event that will likely stay in the bride’s mind for the rest of her life. So you do not want to goof up and give her something that will embarrass you and probably enrage or disappoint her. Here are some tips that will help you select the best bridal shower party favors:

Ø Find out what the bride likes. If you are a close friend, this should not be too difficult. Does she have a liking for porcelain stuff? Or is she a lingerie person? Or perhaps her taste lies in jewelry? Once you know what she likes, finding the right gift becomes a much simpler task.

Ø Draw your budget, and stick to it. Since you are celebrating a joyous occasion of someone you love, it is easy to get carried away by the romance and solemnity of the occasion. But, it pays to be a little cautious with your financial planning. So, set a budget before you begin hunting for a gift. While this budget may not be written in stone, your figure will be a safe benchmark that will help you decide how much to splurge on the event.

Ø Purchase your gift from a reputed company. A lot of people goof up when they try to cut costs by buying from the wrong shops. Remember that the bride will be keeping her gift for a long time. So, you need something that can stand the test of time. Even if you are paying a few extra dollars, quality counts. Do not compromise on this.

To make your bridal shower party favor more pleasing to the bride, you may opt for a personalized gift. A personalized gift will add much to the warmth of the gift, though it may be a little costlier than an ordinary gift.

Bridal showers are fun affairs. It is a happy occasion when a woman is at the threshold of a new life. So, it is important to present a gift that means well, looks good and gives pleasure.

Do I Really Need a Wedding Video?

Our wedding day will be a blur to you and your parents. You plan the many details for months, but your wedding day goes by so fast that you will miss a large part of it.

A wedding video is like a “time machine”. It lets you relive your wedding day as often as you like, anytime you like. As a fellow videographer put it, “It let’s you attend your own wedding at your leisure without the stresses and distractions of the day.” It is also a significant and important “living” document for your families, your children, and grandchildren. Some couples don’t realize just how important their wedding video will become until they experience the loss of a loved one that attended their wedding.

I Want a Wedding Video but I Have a Friend With a Camcorder
Some couples use a friend or family member to videotape their wedding day. Would you have a friend or family member take all of your wedding photographs? Probably not.

We have heard numerous stories of people running out of tape or batteries, not shooting important activities, and taking shaky or bad footage. Using a friend or relative can cause hard feelings and ruin relationships if your video is poorly done or not done at all. Also, that person can’t enjoy themselves at your wedding while they are videotaping it.

A wedding video is a movie of your wedding day, a lasting memory that contains 30 pictures every second and includes the timeless sites and sounds of every important event that took place on your special day. A professional wedding video should tell the story of your wedding day. Using creative camera work, a keen attention to detail, and artistic editing using music, the right blend of effects and transitions, the professional wedding videographer should produce a video you will watch often and be proud to show others.

I’m Having a Photographer So I Don’t Need a Video
Both your photographs and your wedding video are of equal importance. You can’t frame your wedding video or carry it with you in your purse or wallet to show a friend.

But, you can’t hear your marriage vows, see a tear as it rolls down your cheek, or relive the sights, sounds, and emotions of your dad walking you down the aisle or your first dance as husband and wife.

Photography and videography are both artistic expressions and vary from artist to artist. It is important to view the work of each and meet one-on-one with the person(s) that will be producing your photographs and your wedding video. Make sure that their style and personalities match your expectations.

How Much Will It Cost?
There is a misconception that your wedding video should be less expensive than your photographs:

* A professional videographer should attend your rehearsal to meet the Officiant, become familiar with the order of activities, and offer ideas and assistance to improve the video.
* A professional videographer will invest around $20,000 or more in equipment plus training and experience.
* Typical wedding day coverage includes two cameras with operators that shoot almost continuously for five hours or more.
* Your wedding video will take 20 to 30 hours or more to edit so that the raw footage is transformed into a smoothly flowing story of your wedding day.
* And, unlike Steven Spielberg or even your photographer, your videographer has only one take to capture your wedding day activities. The ceremony or special events can’t be stopped and done over if something isn’t perfect.

Your wedding videographers must be the:
- producer
- director
- lighting technician
- sound person
- cinematographer
- editor

and they must perform all of these jobs well to produce the wedding video that you hope for and deserve.

Pricing varies depending on experience, services offered, time spent, etc. Choose a videographer based on how their work makes your feel when you see it then discuss pricing based on what it will take to produce your personal video memory.

Couples tell us that the best money they spent was on their wedding video and are so happy they made the decision to have one.

When Should I Book a Videographer?
As with your first choice for your ceremony, reception, and other vendors the best wedding videographers will be booked first. You should meet with videographers as you would photographers, if not earlier in your planning process. There are fewer videographers than there are photographers. Eight months to one year prior to your day is not too early.

Do I Really Need a Wedding Video?
It’s up to you. Your wedding day will only happen once in your lives. Don't regret not having your precious memories preserved in a video that you can see and relive over and over.

Love Letter Wedding Ceremony Box Set by Weddingstar

Do you like this old style idea in this modern digital world? Your lovingly hand written love letter is sealed and locked away for years to come. Watch this video to see if this kind of love letter wedding ceremony will fit your style and personality.


This love letter ceremony box set includes: two exclusively designed love letter stationary sets including how to use it and the love letter ceremony example wording plus the draft sheets and brainstorming ideas, signature tag for wine bottle, two wine goblets ( one is engraved as I do and the other as I do too ), walnut veneer wine box with lock, two keys with one signature tag. The wine bottle is NOT included. You can select and buy one wine bottle that you both like the most in your local super market.
What to do:
1. Prior to the wedding day, compose your letter to your partner. Use the suggestions and practice sheets included in the set, to craft the ultimate love letter. Prepare a final version using your best penmanship and seal the letter closed. Do not share the contents of this letter with your beloved.
2. Present both completed and sealed love letters to the officiant. Together with your officiant and witnessed by the guests in attendance, perform the ceremonial "Locking of the Box". This will symbolize the commitment you are making to each other from this day forward.
3. Following the wedding, display this decorative box in your home. Be sure to not misplace the key so that you can unlock and enjoy the contents at the agreed upon time such as fifth or tenth anniversary. Once the box has been unlocked and the contents enjoyed, write new letters, replace the wine and lock away for the next special occasion.

As it is an old style idea, the lock is not the same as what we use today in the year of 2010. Try to put your shoes as what people in the old days used to lock and unlock a treasure box. It may take a little practice to figure it out. You push down the lid and put the key into the locker. Turn the key counter-clock wise, you will hear a little click. Your box is locked and sealed! To open the box, you turn the key clock wise.
You can attach the key to the box as the picture shows. Or you can select a safe place to save this key. Simply...don't lose the key!

Words of Advice:
1. Make an effort to write legibly.
2. Take time to jot down ideas as many as you can. Use the mind map in the stationary set to guide you.
3. Gather your thoughts over a reasonable period of time. Do not leave this for the last minute.
4. Write a meaningful letter which clearly expresses your feelings and emotions about your relationship with your loved one!

Are you interested in this love letter ceremony box set? Click here to purchase one. You can personalize the love letter ceremony box set too.
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The importance of Chelsea's wedding

I came across this post on ChocolateBrides.com talking about why Chelsea's wedding is important (she also mentions other celebs who got married this weekend).

I decided to share it with you all because I think the post has an interesting perspective. Check it out: Why Chelsea's Wedding is Important.

Photo Credit: anorak.co.uk

Hair Idea

Sometimes, we have nothing more to say than to post a pretty pic for you guys...

We came across this pic of Eva Mendes at a movie premiere this week. We love her hairstyle! She makes the ponytail sexy again by adding big bouncy curls at the bottom and some bling on top.

We can totally see this on a bride-to-be. Perhaps not on your wedding day if you are wearing a veil or headpiece but maybe if you're a destination bride getting married somewhere hot or even just wearing this style to your bridal shower or rehearsal dinner with a girly summer sun dress.

3 things to consider when choosing a wedding venue

Deciding on a wedding venue yourself can be a little difficult. But here are three things you should consider before choosing the one:

1. How many guests do you want, and how mobile are they?

Do you want a small or huge wedding? The answer might determine your location; yes, the day is about you, but it's about your guests, too. For instance, if you have several older relatives, can they make it to your beach wedding safely? Keep in mind that you can't please everyone, but you should think about making one or two compromises if it means the ones you love will be there.

2. Do you desire to have a religious ceremony?

In 2007, 53 percent of couples wed in a church. Some things to think about include:

• If you're having a traditional religious ceremony, you might have to have it in a place of worship; make sure you ask up front. If you do, reserve the date at your place of worship before booking your reception location. Additionally, some religious institutions disapprove of intricate decorations or flowers and skin-baring dresses. Be sure to get info about these details.
• If you and your groom-to-be have different religious beliefs, think about having the ceremony at a neutral place such as a reception hall. Speak with both of your families early on about your choice.
• If organized religion isn't a factor in your lives but you want to include spiritual aspects, consider having the ceremony in a natural setting like at a beach or park (make sure to ask about any permits).

3. How much work will you or do you want to undertake?

Depending on the settings, you might have to do some heavy lifting. Before committing to this, consider the pros and cons of these locations:

• Unique location:If you're trying to have your big day in a 'picturesque barn,' for instance, you have to think about who's going to clear out the hay, bring in tables, move the cows to the pasture, etc. You also have to think about Mother Nature. If you plan to have an outdoor ceremony or reception, you need a backup plan for inclement weather which make twice as much work.
• Reception hall: The location generally has a 'one-size-fits-all feel,' but the staff is more than likely prepared to handle the dirty work for you- this may include post-party cleanup.

For more tips on finding the perfect venue, check out our source.

Photo from: weddingchaos.co.uk

And the Brides Wore...Vera !

Vera Wang had quite the weekend. Two celebrity brides wore her gowns to their weddings-two very different weddings, two very different brides, naturally; two very different dresses.

Chelsea Clinton got married on Saturday in front of 400 guests in Rhinebeck NY wearing two Vera Wang dresses. The dress she wore to the ceremony was
a gorgeous strapless silk organza gown with a draped tulle bodice and an embellished belt. After the ceremony, Chelsea changed into a tulle Grecian-inspired gown with a black ribbon belt and a criss-cross back for the reception.

Speaking of Grecian-inspired gowns, Grammy award winning songstress Alicia Keys married her music-producer boyfriend Swiss Beatz, in a super-private ceremony in the Mediterranean. Alicia glided down the aisle in a breathtaking ivory silk, Grecian-inspired gown designed by Wang just for her. Beautiful jewel detailing on the back of her dress was complimented by crystal-encrusted flat sandals and a gorgeous headband finishing off the 'Goddess' look.

The two dresses suited each bride, at each wedding perfectly. Wang to most is an artist, to those in the fashion industry; an inspiration, but to brides lucky enough to wear her creations, she is simply known as their 'fairy Godmother'.