Wedding Preparation

A special part of any reception or wedding is the wedding cake. Wedding cakes come in many sizes and shapes and can be designed to accommodate any taste or budget.
Wedding cakes are a necessary part of the festivities and require much thought and consideration to your theme. Traditionally, …

Finding the right wedding jewelry is an extremely important aspect of the ceremony because the wedding bands in particular will be worn by the bride and groom forever.

Wedding bands have gotten to be a great deal more ornate than they used to be. Diamond wedding bands have reached a …

No matter what type of theme that you choose for your reception, you can always find the right way to represent it. Some special themes for your reception include but are not limited to:
Fairy Wonderland: Decorating in fairys wings, sheer fabrics draped around you, babys breath, moss, and serving fine …

Just like weddings, receptions are often theme based as well. Reception themes are often more relaxed than wedding themes because they are meant to be provided in a party atmosphere. There are many affordable themes that can be used and I will mention some of them here as well as …

Great deals can be found when you know how much money you are working with. It really doesnt matter how small your budget is for the reception because all budgets can be accommodated.

Your reception budget should consist of approximately 30% of your wedding budget or more. Most wedding …

Weddings are momentous occasions to all people involved; especially the families of the bride and groom. One very important aspect of a wedding is to commemorate the event with beautiful pictures so that the day never really disappears.

Hiring professional photographers is usually the preferred way for couples to capture …

Hosting your reception outdoors can be a lot cheaper and much more fun for you and your guests. Having an outdoor wedding reception gives you a variety of options too.

The main problem with an outdoor wedding reception is the weather. Sometimes no matter how much you plan, Mother Nature has …

When it comes to wedding music, there are some choices that stand apart from others. During the ceremony, it is getting more popular to avoid the traditional bridal music and use a chosen song of love instead.

People still are using the traditional bridal song too, but it is just …

When planning an outdoor wedding reception, there are other things you’ll want to take into consideration and plan for.

Drinks

Serving drinks at the reception can be the most expensive part of the whole event at times. Of course, it doesnt have to be.

Here are some great tips on serving drinks …

Wedding Ceremony ThemesSpecialty items used for theme
MedievalWreathes, wild flowers, garland, candles
Tropical/beachSea Shells, polished stones, fish tanks
VictorianLace, bows, flowers, candelabras
Big bandBalloon bouquets, stringed lights, empty wine bottles draped in fake pearls (centerpieces)
Roaring 20sBalloons, streamers, candles, USO …