A wedding favor that can appeal to many women is an Asian fan. These can be a great fashion accessory, especially in the hot summer months. An added benefit of Asian fans is that they are a fashionable accessory that can be easy on your wedding budget, even if you get them monogrammed or engraved with your wedding date and the names of the bride and groom.

Bookmarks can be another useful item used for wedding favors. Be careful about this one because if most of your guests are in a generation that has embraced e-readers such as Kindle and Kobo, your bookmark wedding favor could be seen as outdated, no matter how much money and energy you poured into it.

No matter what their generation, people will always appreciate coasters for their drinks. Coasters can be made into fine wedding favors. Similar to that are wedding favor bottle stoppers, especially if you engrave the details of your wedding on it. And if you want to remain with the kitchen wedding favors, consider heart-shaped measuring spoons, which are also engravable. These heart-shaped measuring spoons have, however, become very popular recently, so you risk offering a wedding favor that your guests have already been given at another wedding.

No matter what advice you take from me or anyone else about your wedding favors, make sure you are happy and proud of what you choose. The rest will take care of itself.

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One of the most common types of cake toppers today is the funny topper. These cake toppers tend to be somewhat cartoonish and can get a real laugh out of guests. Common themes are the groom trying to flee from the bride, the bride and groom running to the altar, and one of the spouses having a ball and chain around them now.

In my opinion, the best direction to go with your wedding cake topper is to find one that says something about you and the groom. Let the topper show off your personality, hobbies, or heritage. For example, if you both like fishing together, there’s a cake topper for that.

Perhaps though you want your wedding cake topper to fit in with your wedding’s theme. As themed and seasonal weddings are becoming more and more popular, there have been an explosion in the number of different toppers offered. Beach wedding toppers, autumn toppers, even Halloween toppers and toppers for Christmas all have an ample selection for you to choose from.

Finally, if you just want to have an upscale looking topper, I recommend getting a crystal figurine of your new last name. Monogrammed crystal wedding cake toppers can be a fine finish to a beautiful cake.

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Feathers, especially those from ostrich birds, are especially popular right now. This design pieces is quite versatile, because they can be glued together into a design, strewn in the middle of the table, or put into vases for centerpieces. In addition, ostrich feathers can be found in a wide variety of dyed colors, so they’re great for brides who are seeking to match their wedding color scheme.

As you probably know by now, light is an important part of the reception. Having the right sort of light can really set the tone of your wedding reception. And don’t think that you have limited options in the lighting area. In fact, freestanding chandeliers and candelabras are super popular right now for more formal weddings. For less formal weddings, think about putting tea lights in decorative lanterns.

Using Manzanita branches as centerpieces is a charming way to bring natural beauty into your reception decorations. Manzanita branches have become quite popular because they are so versatile and unique. They can be found naturally in a variety of natural shades and can be found in a veritable rainbow of dyed colors. For many brides, Manzanita branches symbolize their love growing, both before the wedding and beyond it.

Whatever you choose for your centerpieces, try to have a little variety between the tables. And look for smart ways to save like buying online and buying in bulk.

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Unlike when previous generations got married, you will have a variety of types of cakes stands waiting for you to pick from them. In part, your cake stand selection will depend on the type of cake you want at your wedding, but much of your choice depends on your own personal preference. To make a truly informed choice, you’ll need to know a little bit about the main design options that are out there for cake stands today.

The first type is the single plateau cake stand. Typically, this is used only for the groom’s cake, which is typically in the form of a sheet cake. Some weddings do, however, have a sheet cake for the main wedding cake, also known as the bride’s cake, and thus make use of the single plateau cake stand. Don’t think that this is a plain sort of cake stand. In reality, this stand can be highly decorative and elegantly designed.

The cake stand design which has been popular for decades is the tier or tower cake stand. With this design, the cake is pierced through the middle and kept together on the different tiered levels by the central column, which is either hidden or decoratively displayed.

The design which is quickly becoming the favorite among modern brides is an asymetrical non-stacked design. The different layers of the cake are on different levels which are arranged in three dimensions, typically around a central focal point. This design can be especially advantageous if you want to offer many different cake flavors but have them with a unified design.

Finally, another idea on the rise is the cupcake stand. More and more, brides are turning away from a traditional cake and turning to cupcakes for their wedding cake. Cupcake stands come in a variety of designs that can really make the cupcakes look very attractive and stylish.

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Dressing up your wedding reception tables in style is one of the cornerstones of a successful reception. Guests will be look at all your reception decorations, of course, but they will be spending most of their time at the reception sitting at their tables. It’s important to have proper table decorations so that your reception can be a hit. A few things go into a successful reception table. Let’s take a look at the components.

The foundation of good reception table design is the tablecloth. You’re going to have to put more thought into the tablecloths than you would think. Your first impulse might be to pick any old size that will technically fit the tables, but slow down! If you are having a more casual wedding, a reception in which you’re only serving finger foods, or one in the early afternoon, you’ll want to find a tablecloth which will cover your table and then drop down about 12-24 inches. Full drop down (to the floor or nearly so) tablecloths are generally reserved to more formal weddings and receptions, especially those in the evening and which serve a full meal to wedding guests. As for what the tablecloths are made of, these follow along the same lines, with polyester being used mainly for the less formal weddings and something like satin being used for more formal weddings and receptions.

The next part of your table design is optional, but definitely appreciated by guests. The first is a table runner. Table runners add an additional color and texture to your table design and are especially great for dressing up long tables. If you’re working with square or round tables, I recommend a table overlay for your tables. Again, these additional table toppers provide a burst of color to your designs and can be great for making your guests feel special.

With the proper table designs for your reception, your guests will be raving about your wedding for years to come. One last thing to remember is that even after you’ve picked a winning tablecloth design, possibly complemented by a table runner or overlay, you’ll next have to figure out the table centerpieces to bring the whole reception design together.

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Are you a do-it-yourself bride-to-be? That’s great! There are many projects that you can tackle that will save you lots of money over having someone else do them. Doing things yourself can also allow you to add a level of personalization that just wouldn’t be possible with pre-made items. If you’re strapped for time, though, it sure can be frustrating to know that you have the talent to put something creative together, but not the time. When it comes to invitations, you can have the best of both worlds – the excitement and personalization of making them yourself and the time-saving feature of having some things already done for you.

Gone are the days that you have to walk into a paper or bridal store, pick out your invitations from a catalog, and wait weeks or even months for them to come. Aren’t you glad this is not what we’re dealing with anymore? The internet has made possible so many things, including a wider variety of wedding invitations and wedding invitation kits (also called wedding invitation sets), which give you the chance to assemble things for yourself. And with the innovation of inexpensive, but quality home printers, the stage is set for beautiful semi-homemade wedding invitations.

And if you’re a little bit overwhelmed by the idea of making your own wedding invitations from a kit, don’t be. The kits come with instructions to make things easier for you. Start off by browsing online through what is probably hundreds of invitation kit options. With this kind of variety being offered, I think you would have a hard time not finding what you’re looking for. Then, once you get them, enjoy the fact that you don’t have to cut the paper to size or find coordinating designs. Warm up your home printer, and, before you know it, you’ll have semi-custom made wedding invitations at a fraction of the price of invitations made for you!

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If you’re a bride-to-be who wants to have a modern, up-to-date wedding, you’re going to need to be on the lookout for what’s popular in all facets of current wedding fashion and practice. But don’t think that your main focus will be on your wedding dress. In reality, this is not enough. You have to look at the totality of your wedding decoration and style. In this article, we’ll take a look at three major trends currently happening in the world of wedding design so that you can keep up with modern style.

When it comes to decorating your reception, lighting does a lot to set the mood. It’s no surprise then that lighting styles change as quickly as all the other trends in wedding design. Currently, the chic way to do lighting at a reception is to use paper lanterns. They come in all sorts of colors and sizes, so you are sure to find one that will both match your wedding color and fit your needs.

Unless you want your wedding reception tables to be drab and dull (and who would?), they could use a little something to liven them up. The hottest way to make wedding reception tables sparkle nowadays is to use something called diamond confetti. These are little pieces of clear crystal which are great for accentuating any theme really. And they’re quite versatile since they can be purchased in clear (which goes with any color scheme) or in other colors, so you have a great chance of tying diamond confetti into your theme.

Finally, something that has really exploded over the past year or two: butterflies. Butterflies have been showing up in increasing frequency as decorations (artificial, of course) and in place of the rice or birdseed when the newlywed couple leaves the reception. A butterfly release can be a very romantic way for you and your spouse to symbolize the two of you going out in the world together.

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In addition to what exactly you give as a wedding favor, you might also have to plan out with kind of holder you will have for your favor. There are some cases when favor holders are essential, such as when you are giving away candy, seeds, or tiny pieces of wedding cake as your favors. Other times, favor holders will be optional. For all those who consider wedding favor holders to be unimportant, consider this fact: your wedding guests may well decide to take the favor home, or not, based on how attractive the favor holder is. In this article, we’ll go through your options so that you can pick a winning favor holder for your wedding.

Small organza bags can be a desirable wedding favor holder for a variety of reasons. First of all, for budget-conscious brides, organza bags are the cheapest per item favor holders. But don’t think that a low price is all that organza favor bags can claim for itself. You can find organza favor bags in a rainbow of colors, so you’re sure to match at least one of your wedding colors.

Tiny favor boxes are a cute way to package your wedding favors for your guests. These are seen by many guests as a chic way to display a wedding favor. Plus, since guests can’t see inside them, their interest is piqued and, before you know it, they’ll be taking your wedding favor home.

Another neat way to package your wedding favors is to fill small decorative jars with whatever you want your guests to have. Or, if you want to have a more personalized favors, go with tins that can be engraved to your satisfaction or can even have a picture of the bride and groom printed on the lid.

Wedding favor holders do more than just hold the gifts for your guests; they also show off your own particular personality. Get creative with your wedding favors and holders!

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Forget overpriced wedding reception venues. There are much more affordable ways to make your wedding reception be high class and look fantastic for all your guests. They might require a little more work on your part than signing a check for tens of thousands of dollars, but won’t it be worth it? If you pay close attention to the chairs at your reception and dress them up properly, your guests truly will be in awe of your reception. And you will be in awe of your savings.

You may think at first that the chairs are the least your worry for your reception, but you would be wrong. In reality, even if not a single guest compliments you on your reception chairs, they are taking note of them, whether they know it or not. Frankly, there’s a big difference between rusting brown or grey folding chairs and what you need to have at your reception. So how will you make the proper transformation?

Most low and mid-level reception venues, the ones that are really in your budget, will have some sort of folding chair. The secret is to hide that. The first step is with chair covers. I recommend going with polyester chair covers if you are having an outdoor reception or one in the afternoon. If, however, your reception will be in the evening, set the mood the right way with satin chair covers. These chair covers will be much cheaper than the upgrade to a high-priced reception venue and will be well worth the price you pay for them.

But chair covers don’t really complete the elegant and upscale picture that you’re trying to create. To finish the job, you’ll need chair cover bows. These are made of various materials and tend to come in a wide variety of color options, so make sure you color coordinate with your wedding and/or reception colors.

When your reception chairs are dressed up in their chair covers and chair cover bows, your guests will naturally perceive that your wedding reception is the place to be. Try them for your own wedding reception and see!

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The latest trend in wedding flowers is to ditch the bouquet and to embrace the pomander ball flower design. In addition to being in style, this new trend is attractive to many brides because it uses fewer flowers than traditional bouquets, and is thus cheaper. Pomander balls can also be used to decorate in new way that will delight your guests. In this article, we’ll take a look at what a pomander ball is and how it is being used by savvy brides.

The pomander design goes back to the Middle Ages. It was originally a globe shaped jar that held perfumes or powders thought to keep illness at bay. All but the globe shape of the original meaning has been lost. A pomander now refers to a globe shaped arrangement of flowers, typically centered around a (hidden) styrofoam ball, with a coordinating ribbon attached.

Pomander balls have come to be used by brides who want to save money and do something a little bit different with their flowers and bouquets. As I said before, a pomander uses fewer flowers than a typical bouquet because of the styrofoam core. This makes the pomander design cheaper than the alternative. Many brides also think that the bouquet designs have gotten old and just aren’t appropriate for their weddings. The pomander can be carried or worn from the wrist, which makes it more interesting, in some people’s minds.

A pomander ball can also be used for decorating. If you want to liven up the chairs at your reception tables, you could use pomander balls dangling off of each chair or every other chair. You can also hang them from the ceiling, but don’t be surprised if some of your guests take the opportunity to kiss under the pomander balls you hang! When suspended from a ceiling or door frame, a pomander ball is referred to as a “kissing ball.” Thus a pomander ball can make for a very romantic decoration for your wedding.

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