The Happy Wedding

Wedding favour boxes are a traditional thing and a great way to present your favours to guests. They can be very versatile and offer protection for your gifts and they can be personalised with text on them. With such a wide range of boxes available, you are bound to find one that will fit perfectly into the theme and style of your wedding. A little imagination can go a long way in being creative and producing something personal and effective. These days, couple are becoming ever more creative in how they present their favours to guests.

Favour boxes are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colours and materials. You can get anything heart-shaped boxes to small mini-pails. Favour boxes can be simple cardboard to metal! You simply need to decide upon a theme and them select the box that best fits. The costs can also vary widely depending on various factors. For example, if you bought a ready-made box, it will be much more expensive than a DIY favour box that you will have to assemble yourself. Most favour boxes from the Internet these days are flat-packed that you will have to assemble yourselves and this has the advantage of providing cost savings.

In the days of olde a favour box used to be very ornate, encrusted with jewels and lined with precious metals. Inside them, the bride and groom put very expensive sweets or confectioneries, usually chocolate. While today most couples cannot afford such lavish boxes, the tradition carries on with the boxes being used to contain the sweets. Even if the favours are not sweets, many people still turn to favour boxes to add an extra element of appreciation for the guests who are sharing such a wonderful moment with them.

Of course, the days of jewel encrusted favour boxes are long gone… for most people anyway! For most people a very effective alternative is to buy some DIY favour boxes online, place some nice, good quality chocolates in them and then simply tie them off with a lovely satin ribbon. This is a very simple and yet effective way of presenting you favour to your special guests. You will be quite amazed at how effective a simple DIY box tied off with a ribbon can look. So, use your imagination and come up with creative ideas for your favours, it need not be expensive!

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There will always be many options for colors to use for your wedding invitations. It is important to think carefully about your color choices before you decide on colors, so that you can then choose a design that complements the colors and helps to create a beautiful and appropriate wedding invitation.

Theme and Wedding Colors

The first thing that you want to consider is whether or not you have already locked yourself into colors. Have you chosen the bridesmaid dresses and picked out the flower arrangements? If so, you probably already have wedding colors picked out. Most of the time, a bride and groom will choose two colors for their wedding, although sometimes they might choose three. These should be colors that complement each other, and go together well, like pink and brown, or blue and ivory. If you have already chosen colors for your wedding, then you probably already have a good idea of what colors you would like to use for your invitation.

However, you should keep in mind that you do not always have to go with the same colors on your invitation. You might decide that you would like to mix it up a little bit and use slightly different colors. However, you need to think about how important it is for you to have everything that matches. If you are the type of person who would not like your sheets clashing with your bedspread, you probably will not like to have wedding invitations that do not match the bridesmaid dresses. So, think about this first. It might be that you have already chosen colors for your wedding invitations, but you just don’t know it yet (if you have some favorite colors you absolutely love, they might be perfect for your wedding colors).

Season

Another way to choose colors for your wedding invitations is to look at the season and think about which colors are going to complement a wedding held at that time of year. This means that for a fall wedding, you will want to use warm colors like reds, browns, and oranges. For a winter wedding, whites and icy blues, purples, and greens can be beautiful. Many people choose pastels in the spring and bright vibrant colors in the summer. Again, you might also be thinking of main and accent colors for other elements of your wedding, so keep the seasons in mind. Although using reds and oranges in the spring might seem a little odd, in the end it is still going to be up to you, so if you are completely opposed to having your colors match the season, you can just go ahead and choose any colors you like.

Type of Wedding

It is also, in some circumstances, prudent to look at the type of wedding you are planning in order to decide which colors you should be using on the invitation. In fact, this is something that is very important because it is often the invitations that set the mood for the whole wedding. A fancy, formal, nighttime wedding should have colors that are also fancy and formal, like deep blues, purples, and blacks. A fun and breezy beach wedding, on the other hand, should have colors that complement the sand and sun – light browns and yellows, or pinks and blues. A simple afternoon wedding should have simple colors, while an elegant and formal wedding should have regal colors and royal hues.

Complimentary Colors

Also, when choosing wedding invitations, keep in mind which colors will complement each other. You might enjoy a bright red and a bright pink, but your guests will get a headache upon opening your invitation, and might not take your wedding seriously. Keep to colors that work well together, and colors that look nice side by side. This will help you make sure that you have chosen a color pallet that is soothing to the eyes, and not something that is difficult to read.

Likes and Dislikes

No matter the colors you have already used, the season, or the mood, it is important to also choose colors that you like. If you have a nighttime wedding, but cannot stand dark colors, try to do a more subtle tone with something bright thrown in. If you are getting married on the beach, but have always wanted to have dark purple bridesmaid dresses, you can pair that color with a light brown and use another brown shade to offset the dark purple as well. If you have colors that you simply adore, work with them a little bit to see if you can make them work with your mood, your theme, and your season. Chances are that just about any color can work for invitations to any wedding, as long as you plan accordingly.

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You’ve now taken the plunge and said you to his marriage proposal. You’re excited but have some trepidation about the next step. Embarking on wedding preparations can be a daunting experience. But don’t worry there is help at hand. This beginner’s guide to wedding planning will give you a good starting point for planning the biggest celebration of your life.  
The First step is to consider the date. Do you want an autumn wedding or do you prefer the symbolism of a springtime celebration. Whichever you choose you need to allow yourself enough time to book your venues as most a booked months in advance.
The budget is the next step in planning your wedding. How much you are willing to spend will determine the type of wedding you’ll have. Big or small. Extravagant or simple. A fully catered event or a cocktail party. To put a budget together you should estimate the cost of everything and then try to keep to your budget. Make sure you expectations and budget are realistic.
Research suppliers and vendors you think you might use for your wedding.   Below is a suggested checklist with timelines.
12 TO 24 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
 
o    Announce your engagement to family, and then friends
o    Decide upon a budget and list who will pay for what
o    Determine wedding style and degree of formality of your wedding
o    Meet with clergy. Arrange for pre-marital counselling or classes suggested by clergy
o    Select ceremony site (have alternative plan if wedding is held outside)
o    Select reception site (have alternative plan if wedding is held outside)
o    Set date and time of wedding and reception
 
·         Note: You must coordinate your ceremony site, reception site, date and time of wedding, budget and size of the wedding before any other definite plans can be made
 
o    Both families begin to compile guest lists. (Set a definite date for final lists.)
o    Develop a record-keeping system for all wedding details, contracts, etc.
o    Develop a record-keeping system for guests, invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes
 
6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
o     Select colour scheme and wedding theme
o      Select photographer/ videographer
o      Select music for ceremony
o      Select reception entertainment
o      Select florist
o      Select limousine service or other transportation
o      Select caterer (if not provided by reception site)
o      Select and order wedding cake
o     Choose your attendants including bridesmaids and groomsmen.
o      Shop for your gown, veil, headpiece, jewellery and accessories
 
Note: You should order your gown at least 7 months before your wedding date.
o     Select bridesmaid’s gowns 
 
Note: These gowns should also be ordered at approximately same time as your gown. Obtain a swatch of fabric to coordinate all other wedding colours.
o    Select shoes for you and bridesmaids.
o    Select formalwear
o    Finalize honeymoon plans
o    Apply for passport and arrange for inoculations (if necessary)
o    Select beauty consultant
o    Make arrangements for rehearsal dinner.
o    Reserve wedding night hotel suite
 
4 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
o     Finalize guest list, eliminate duplicates
o     Enter guests’ names, addresses, and phone numbers into appropriate record book.
o    Delegate duties to the bridal party i.e planning bachelor/bucks party and brides party/hens night
o    Select wedding rings
o    Select bonbonniere. (If they are to be made, begin preparations.)
o    Make appointments for hairdresser, nail salon, makeup, tanning salon
o     Try new hairstyle now, rather than just before wedding.
o    Order invitations, wedding stationery, personal stationery with your married name, etc.
o    Reconfirm plans with ceremony and reception sites, clergy person, caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, ceremony and reception musicians, baker, and travel agent for honeymoon plans.
o    Check on status of attendants’ gowns.
o    Write and review wedding vows, if appropriate.
o    Ask special people to do reading at the ceremony.
o    Design wedding program handout for ceremony and arrange to have wedding program printed.
o     Make sure all deposits are paid, and contracts signed.
 
2 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
o    Address wedding invitations. (Invitations should be mailed six weeks before wedding date.)
o    Select gifts for attendants
o    Compile bridal shower guest lists.
o    Purchase garter, cake top, knife, toasting glasses
o    Set up a Bridal Registry
 
1 TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
o     Have fittings for gown and attendants’ gowns
o      Obtain marriage license. (30 days before wedding date)
o      Purchase wedding gift for fiancé.
o      Prepare seating list for reception and make place cards, if appropriate.
o      Confirm ceremony details with officiate.
o      Finalize wedding music
o      Finalize music list for reception. Request special dances, songs, etc.
o      Make an itinerary for your wedding day. Give to all wedding party members,   parents, and wedding consultant.
o     Make sure all transportation arrangements for wedding party have been finalized.
o    Confirm that all men have been fitted for formalwear.
 
2      WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
 
o    Call guests who have not responded to invitations
o     Confirm time and date of wedding rehearsal with all wedding party members.
o    Obtain travel tickets, itineraries
 
1 WEEK BEFORE WEDDING
o    Try on wedding gown to check fit and make sure it is pressed.
o    Reconfirm all wedding plans: ceremony and reception site, florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, baker, and   honeymoon plans.
o     Give caterer/reception site final head count.
o     Make final payment for any services that require prepayment.
o    Verify that all attendants have wedding apparel.
 
1      DAY BEFORE WEDDING
 
o    Set aside everything you will need at ceremony site: gown, headpiece, veil, accessories, shoes, stockings, slip, purse, brush and hairspray.
o     Attend rehearsal
o    Get a good night’s sleep!
 
WEDDING DAY
 
o    Forget any details that run amok.
o     Eat a good breakfast.
o    Take a relaxing bath.
o    See hairdresser for wedding hairstyle.
o    Have makeup applied.
o    Don’t forget rings and wedding license.
o    Thank everyone for their help.
 
Enjoy the day!

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Your wedding day should be the most happy time of your life, not the most nerve-wrangling. Organizing a wedding is a large amount of hard work and terribly time consuming. After all that tough work you need to relax on an once in a life time trip called your honeymoon. Here’s a guide to help you plan the trip of your dreams with as little stress as possible .

1. All inclusive.

If you don’t want to worry paying for meals and drinks while your on your honeymoon, an all inclusive package is a great way to go. You pay one flat price for everything to be included. This includes all your room, meals and drinks. Some resorts even include entertainment and water sports into there packages.

2. Travel Agent

Travel agents can be a life savor when planning your honeymoon. They regularly know the best places and to and things to do. They will do the analysis for you and plan everything to help you save time and cash. Ultimately you can purchase trip insurance that may secure your trip in case anything comes up ( most importantly weather ) so you don’t loose any money if something goes wrong.

3. Plan in advance

The saying is correct early birds actually do catch the worm. The earlier you plan your honeymoon the better. The explanation being is that you’ll have options. There’ll be more hotel rooms and flights available giving you first choice.

4. Research

If you choose to not employ a travel agent you need to research your destination. This could simply be done online by reading reviews. There are limitless reviews of destinations, hotels, and things to do available. It could take some effort and time but will be well worth it.
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