Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

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Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

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When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Wedding Planner Series 3, What Are My Options and How Much Are We Talking About Here?

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Today we continue our series on wedding planners. You've made the decision to bring in some backup and you know that you need more help than a day of coordinator or even a week or month of coordinator to clean up the last minute details, but you still aren't convinced that a full scale wedding planner, the Cadillac of planning services, is right for you, either for your personality or for your budget. After all, you've already found your venue. You know what you want your wedding to look like. You have your dress and you've got it narrowed down, if not to a specific caterer at least to a few options. Okay so maybe not specific options, but you know that you don't want a Brazilian steakhouse experience for your wedding guests. Between the extremes of a day of coordinator and a no holds barred takeover wedding planner is the sweet spot you're looking for - a partial or part time wedding planner.

Part time planners, also sometimes called "alternative planners," are great for couples who find themselves overwhelmed late in the game. Maybe you thought you could do it yourself and you "misunderestimated" the amount of work involved. Or maybe something else has come up in your life and you simply no longer have the time to devote to all the details that crop up as you get closer to your wedding date. A part time or alternative wedding planner can jump in and pick up the reins where you've left off. After a thorough consultation with you, your part time planner will know your vision for your big day and have all the information about the vendors you've chosen to work with so far. A part time planner can fill in the blanks where you've either given up or maybe didn't even know there were blanks to fill in. Sometimes a professional planner knows questions to ask vendors that you, snow blind from all the cake tastings, dress fittings, and linen samples, didn't think of.

Of course the part time planner will also handle the tasks that a day of planner would handle. Your part time planner will be there for you on the day of your wedding, as well. He or she will ensure that vendors show up on time and in the right place, that your dress is pressed and cleaned, that your groom isn't too hungover from his bachelor party the night before, and that the seating chart is flawlessly executed. Your part time planner will direct your rehearsal and make sure the officiant has good directions to get to the venue. He or she will handle the tantrums of your tempermental caterer and keep your photographer in extra batteries for the duration of the photo shoot.

Where a part time planner shines is in bringing your vision to fruition. He or she makes sure that your grand plans don't get lost as you get overwhelmed in the final run up to your big day. The services of a part time wedding planner will generally run you from 5-8% of your wedding budget, but the service they provide can be invaluable, particularly if you find yourselves running out of steam late in the game.

For more information about our Banquet Halls in Atlanta at the Marietta Reception Hall International, please contact us. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

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Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

To contact us Click HERE
Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

To contact us Click HERE

Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

To contact us Click HERE

When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Wedding Reception Disasters to Avoid

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A wedding reception can be an enjoyable experience full of plenty of excitement. As you plan for this special day, you may be wondering what steps you can take to avoid a bad outcome. Every bride and groom has the same types of worries. Will everyone show up? What happens if the food is bad, or what about the cake? No matter how much planning you do, there are things that are going to get in the way of making it a perfect evening. The best way around this is to simply plan for the most common types of disasters as well as how to avoid them.

An Out of Control Child

No matter who it is, there may be one child that just seems on a path to ruining your special day. To avoid the wild child at your wedding reception, you should plan for it. A good way to avoid this is to give kids their own area during the evening. Perhaps setting up a play area outdoors or a table in the corner with toys and coloring books can help to give them the opportunity to run out of energy or interact with each other. You can also encourage kid-friendly cuisine choices so parents can keep kids happy at dinnertime. Alternately, you can make your reception a no-kid zone. Though, this does depend on your situation, as some families may be hurt or insulted that you would ask them to exclude their children. This may not be a good option if there are lots of kids in your family, but if it is important to you, you should still test the waters by asking parents how they would feel about it.

The Wedding Dress Gets Ruined

Whether it happens because of spilled wine or the rain is just making the day unbearable, a ruined gown can easily destroy a bride's hope of preserving this special gown. Make rain preparations no matter the forecast. And obviously, drink clear drinks like champagne while wearing your dress. One way to not worry about these situations is to know that preservation specialists can help you to overcome even the worst of problems. Of course, it is a good idea to bring along a second dress for the evening just in case you do need it.

The Food Goes Wrong

While there may be no way to prepare for such an event, there are steps you can take from having to suffer from the experience. Make sure to schedule a tasting before booking the caterer. Ask about the plan to keep food hot and fresh during the reception. In situations where the food is not what you had hoped, be sure to talk to the facility about it right away. They may be able to offer a substitution or they may offer to reduce your costs. Be sure to voice your concerns while the event is taking place, not afterwards.

A wedding reception can go very well. In fact, most of them do. Even if small problems do happen, it is possible to avoid many of the catastrophes that can go wrong just by investing in the right reception hall for the event. This can help to reduce your risks of dealing with nonprofessionals who do not know how to help you to have a fantastic evening.

When you are planning your New Orleans wedding reception, the right venue makes all the difference. For more information, visit auduboninstitute.org. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

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When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

How to Handle the Mominator

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It's six months or six weeks or six days before your wedding and gradually you're beginning to suspect, or perhaps suddenly you're realizing, that your one true love has a major problem, and that problem is spelled M-O-M. What started as an invitation to a cake tasting or flower appointment out of politeness has become an expectation that she is to be not only included in every decision, but to have veto power over everything from color schemes to seating charts. Perhaps your future mother in law is footing all or part of the bill for your big day and as a result you feel limited in your ability to, or completely unable to, reign in the runaway train that is your control freak future mother in law.

Before you know what's hit you she's "suggesting" changes to everything from seating to flowers, colors to, yes, your dress. She wants to talk to you more about her role in the big day and her outfit than you and your beloved's ceremony or the fabulous party you're planning to throw or the awesome reception hall you've booked, DJ you've chosen or caterer you're considering. You're at your wits end with this lady, but if at all possible would really like the beginning of your happy life with your new spouse not to be the beginning of a world war with your mother in law.

Particularly if MIL is holding the purse strings, you're going to be limited in your ability to absolutely put your foot down. Even if future MIL doesn't have a financial stake in the wedding, keeping harmony in the budding family means keeping the peace between you and the MIL. This is a job for the Maid/Matron of Honor, or a trusted Bridesmaid. All of the "politely put your foot down and disinvite MIL from the appointments" suggestions in the world won't help if you have a particularly persistent MIL or if MIL is footing the bill. What you need is a wing-woman. From now on you don't deal with MIL on your own, particularly if you are close to snapping.

Call a meeting of your Maid/Matron of honor and your most trusted Bridesmaid(s) well before you next appointment or planned outing. Explain to them in polite but clear terms that you need your ladies to start taking on some tasks perhaps a bit early, and one of those tasks is to keep everyone in the party (not just MIL!) focused, positive and moving forward. Suggest that they distract folks or change the subject of conversation if people get too fixated on one topic or another. Work out a signal ahead of time for "change the subject, distract that person, get me out of here!!, etc." If you have the type of Maid/Matron of honor or bridesmaid you can be completely honest with, then lay it on the line and simply tell her that MIL needs a handler to distract her when she starts to get on your last nerve. If that's not the case, though, you can still work out some general wing-woman game signals before hand so your Maid/Matron of honor and bridesmaid(s) help keep not just your MIL, but your whole wedding party, in line and on task throughout each and every appointment, from cake tasting to dress shopping to favor making and even last minute DIY detail parties and wedding rehearsals. In short, don't be afraid to use your wedding party to give you the help you need to ensure that you are able to get through the planning and lead up to your wedding day as insulated from outside stressors, including a Momzilla mother in law, as possible.

For more information about our Banquet Halls in Atlanta at the Marietta Reception Hall International, please contact us. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

To contact us Click HERE
Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

To contact us Click HERE

Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

To contact us Click HERE

When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Cake Decorating Ideas: Types and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppers

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Wedding cake toppers are small figurines placed on the top of the cake. When most people think of wedding cake toppers, they immediately picture traditional bride and groom figures kissing, dancing, or holding hands. In addition to these traditional models, there are many other options to choose from. Sometimes cute, sometimes funny, these decorations add the final touch to any wedding cake. With so many wedding cake toppers available, it is difficult to choose one that suits your taste.

Traditional Figurines of Bride and Groom

These simple decorations have been around since the 1950s. They are the symbol of two people's lives joining together. If you are planning a traditional wedding, using the figurines of a bride and groom as a cake topper is an excellent choice. There are many different poses and styles available. These decorations can show your personality and express your unique taste.

Monogrammed Initial Letters

Monogrammed initial letters are some of the most popular wedding cake toppers. Their price can range from less than $10 to over $300. Most couples choose to have the first initial of both the bride and groom's first names or the first letter of the husband's last name. The letters can be made of plastic, metal, and even paper. Some are decorated with pearls and crystals. When ordering the cake, you can ask the chief to make a sugar monogram design.

Customized Cake Toppers

Wedding cake toppers can incorporate important elements of your life other than just the fact that you are getting married. You can opt for custom decorations depicting the bride and the broom playing football or kissing each other. Some wedding cake toppers feature a bride reaching for her star, a surprised groom, or a dancing couple.

Floral Arrangement Toppers

Many bakeries are now offering floral arrangement toppers that go on the top of the cake and around different tiers. Flowers matched to the reception's decorations or to the bride's bouquet enhance the theme of the wedding and add a note of elegance. The beautiful touch of flowers is inherently wedding ready.

Themed Toppers

There are many different wedding cake theme toppers, including swans, butterflies, wedding bells, crystal hearts, vintage millinery blooms, and horseshoe charms. These decorations can be as versatile as you want them to be. For example, if you are planning a honeymoon to France, an Eiffel tower would be fantastic. For a fairytale-wedding theme, you can add a sugar castle on the top of your cake.

There are many wedding cake decorating ideas to choose from. Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life, so it is important to select a cake that expresses your unique taste and personality. Before you order one, search for the latest cake decorating tips. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

To contact us Click HERE
Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

To contact us Click HERE

Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

To contact us Click HERE

When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Weddings Made Simple, Tips and Tricks

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Weddings can be one of the most complicated events to plan. There are many people involved in the process. Add to that the importance of this day, and it is clear that there is a lot of work to do. Yet, there are ways to reduce the workload without reducing the overall beauty and success of this special day. Sometimes, reaching out to the professionals is all it will take to get you back on track and enjoying every moment of this day. For those pulling out their hair and worrying endlessly about all on their to-do list, consider these tips.

Host Ceremonies and Receptions at One Location

One way to reduce some of the frustration is to plan weddings at one location. This includes hosting the reception and the ceremony in the same place. For example, you may want to get married under the stars, perhaps right at sunset. If that is the case, why not host the ceremony on a patio, under candlelight at a beautiful garden or other outdoor venue. Then, add a late dinner and reception afterwards. This means you will have one location to plan for, decorate, and to get to and from on this day.

Catering Made Easy

Do not worry about the food. Rather, hire a professional caterer for the job. Look for those that can handle any size of wedding and any formality. You should be able to create a perfect menu for you and your guests filled with foods you all enjoy. The simplest way to do this is to simply do a taste testing, make a few decisions about what you want and need, and then let the professionals do all of the work for you.

Rehearsal Dinners, Too

Rehearsal dinners are one of the most frantically planned events. They are often planned at the last minute because there is so much to do with the wedding. To avoid complications, choose a formal location to host your dinner. This way, no one has to cook and everyone can select the foods that they enjoy for this meal. There is no cleanup at someone's home and there is no rush to get in and out of the facility. Your wedding facility may even offer a space for these types of events.

Keeping weddings simple is not always possible. You will have to choose the right dress and plan for the wedding party's attire. Yet, when you let professionals step in to do some of the work for you, things can go far better than you expected. Find out who can help you to handle your concerns so that your special day is something you are looking forward to without frustration and anxiety in the mix. It may be easier than you think.

For New Orleans LA weddings, look to the professionals to help make your special day less stressful. For more information: auduboninstitute.org. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

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Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

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Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

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I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

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When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

The Special Day That Is A Wedding

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Many young girls dream of growing up and have a perfect wedding day fit for a princess. The point of a marriage is usually not in mind and the details forgotten, the main part that sticks in the mind is of course the dress. Wearing a special white gown on this one day of your life means that it has to be extraordinary. Of course once you have grown up and the actual big day arrives, this is still one of the main parts. However there is so much more to take into consideration!

If only a wedding was as simple as a young girls dream. Many people can find the task of planning a wedding so daunting that they hire planners to do it for them. Being stressed out for an occasion that is supposed to be filled with love and be meaningful, is not what a bride wants. You want to soak up every experience before this day and make the planning and executing it unforgettable to, as it all adds to the unique memory that will last you a lifetime.

The wedding dress itself is only one component of the whole outfit. Of course it is the most prominent however there are lots more to think about. Choosing whether to wear a veil or not, adding a tiara, picking the right bridal jewellery to add sparkle yet not takeaway too much from the dress. All of this and it does not even cover picking shoes! Although it sounds like a lot to think about, it is usually the favourite part of a brides shopping trip. Planning what the venues will look like is usually the trickier task.

Some people have an eye for design and some do not, it is simple. Trying to picture what a room will look like and thinking of ways you can put it across, is a skill to be proud of. Many brides cannot think of handling this pressure so hire a wedding planner or ask people they know to help out. Picking things such as the colour scheme, flower types, music etc. are all personally choices and will need to be thought about by the bride and groom themselves to make sure these match up and make sense.

Of course all of these material things need to be thought of before the big day. It is also good to take a breather and remember why you will be speaking vows to one another. Nuptials are important and exchanging words which will mean spending the rest of your life with the one you love, is overall the most important part of the day.

Zoe Robinson is an enthusiastic writer in the subject matter of jewellery and accessories. The websites recommended by Zoe Robinson have been thoroughly researched and come highly acclaimed from direct experience. Take a look at beautiful bridal jewellery today. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

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Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

To contact us Click HERE

Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

To contact us Click HERE

When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

A Guide to Luxury Wedding Invitations

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A wedding can be an occasion that many people most look forward to in their lives. Many little girls play out these dreams and then finally their dream comes true and the day arrives where they have to search for their wedding invitations that they are to send far and wide.

Understandably they will want a unique card that stands out. Some people will already have their own ideas that are to be included along with the graphics. If this is the case they only need to find a printer who is willing to print a custom design as the customer wishes. Meanwhile other couples will seek help and advice as they will not always understand the different print processes involved and options available. They may not understand the availability of designs and if they want the invitations to match their other wedding stationary.

Many printers will be able to provide templates for customers to choose from, print any number of quantities, will offer different card designs and weight. Card design is often restricted by what the budget available is, but luxury wedding invitations can be affordable for all with some adjustments to the design.

Inside the invitation the words can be written by the customer, or obtained from the internet and the same again for any illustrations to be used. A couple may like to add a photo of themselves as it makes the invited person feel as if it has a personal touch.

One of the main factors in the cost can be the type of printing used. Thermography printing is a cheaper alternative to engraving and can help reduce the cost of an order. If money is not an issue, letterpress printing has made a revival in the past few years and gives a distinguished look to the print.

Even though home printers are now more common place and templates can be found on the internet, many people still opt to use professional printers who specialise in wedding stationary. Deciding factors for this can be; the expense, time, the wording, the actual design process and/or the quality of the work they want to achieve.

The invitations should set the standard for the rest of the wedding stationary and the overall day. As a wedding is a day to be looked forward to, choosing a professional printer will help relieve some of the workload when planning the big day - and provide the couple to be with some fantastic looking wedding invitations!

Daniel Harrow is a keen enthusiast of the old ways. The irony of using electronic mediums to talk about offline processes is not lost on him.

For recommendations on wedding invitations then visits downey.co.uk/invitations/wedding-invitations/. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

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Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

To contact us Click HERE

Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

New poll: What's your main wedding flower?

To contact us Click HERE

Between bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnières, altar arrangements and more, chances are you'll be using a lot of flowers on your big day. But one is the one bloom that is the focus of your wedding floral arrangements?

Vote in the poll in the left sidebar and tell me, what's your main wedding flower?

• Roses
• Calla Lilies
• Daisies
• Hydrangeas
• Tulips
• Other

Check back soon for results!

Tinsley Mortimer's Southern Charm

To contact us Click HERE
Spring and Summer always seem to be filled with lots of fun events, and this year is no exception!  I have fun photos from past events on the way, and lucky me Tidbits is constantly hosting new fetes!  I am super excited about the appearance of Tinsley Mortimer at Neiman's Thursday, where I'll snag a copy of her new book, Southern Charm.  Anyone had a chance to check it out yet? Lovelies, you have lots of fun to look forward to from THYM!!  Happy Monday!

Ina's coming to Houston!!!

To contact us Click HERE
I have been waiting for Ina to post info about her upcoming book tour and I am thrilled she will be making a stop in Houston!!! If you live in the area let me know if you plan to make the pilgrimage to meet her at Sur La Table 11/12/12. If not check the website to see if she is coming to an area near you!!

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/tour.aspx

Also I highly recommend following her blog here:
http://barefootcontessa.com/blog.aspx
Her most recent post includes her fabulous flag cake, which is perfect for your Independence Day festivities!!

xoxo

Do It Yourself Weddings - Don't Do It

To contact us Click HERE

When it comes to weddings these days, many people are looking to save money and stay within a budget. There are a lot of brides that are choosing Do-it-yourself or "DIY" options when it comes to the centerpieces, wedding favors, and even the flowers. While a DIY wedding would seem to offer a romantic chance to personalize your wedding on a budget, many brides do not consider the actual logistics of attempting to take on some of the crafts that have been perfected by professionals in the industry.

Brides are constantly bombarded with artistically photographed images on the internet of DIY wedding receptions in which the homemade centerpieces and unique wedding favors are perfectly personalized and everything looks amazing. However, what the internet can not show you is how much time, stress, and tears these projects actually took to complete. The effort involved in DIY wedding projects is not usually taken into consideration when you are pouring through DIY wedding ideas in bridal magazines.

For those brides who have never tried to plan a wedding before, the planning process can easily become overwhelming and stressful with everything that needs to be done. Adding extra projects to the process of planning your wedding is simply not a good idea in most cases unless the bride has lots of help.

Have you ever had an idea for a project in your head that seems perfect, and when you actually sit down to do it things don't come out looking like they did in your head? This is what often happens with DIY projects. When it comes to a wedding, you can't have things as important as the flowers or wedding favors looking anything but breathtaking. Figuring out how to make your ideas come to life takes some experimentation. You go out and purchase all the supplies to create your crafty DIY project hoping to save some money in the end, but by the end of the first attempt half of your supplies have been used up just in the experimenting phase.

Now you have to go spend more money on more supplies so that you have enough decorations for your reception, and suddenly your homemade centerpieces are costing more than if you had them made professionally. In some cases, the idea never quite looks right in reality and then a bride ends up completely giving up and paying retail anyway just to be done with it.

Your time is worth money! Especially during the wedding planning process when almost everything has to be done by the bride and can't be delegated. Don't underestimate how valuable your time is during this stressful planning process in which there will be appointments to keep, dresses to pick out, and decisions to be made. While DIY projects may seem to be cheaper if you are looking at the retail price tag alone, when you factor in the time it will take you to complete something like 100-150 wedding favors for your guests, you might be better off just purchasing the favors and using your time to do something else. After all, cheap wedding favors are surprisingly abundant, and you can often find beautiful favors for under $1.00 each! You have to ask yourself if it is really worth the hassle of making all those favors to save a few cents each when you can easily purchase them completely finished from a website and check that off of your to-do list.

DIY wedding ideas are everywhere, but you have to beware of taking on extra projects while your plate is already full with wedding planning. By the time you factor in the cost of supplies, the cost of trial-and-error, and the time it will take to complete, you are often better off leaving the wedding accessories to the professionals. Don't get sucked into the beautiful pictures and the romanticized DIY ideas in bridal magazines unless you have plenty of help and extra time to complete things like wedding favors or centerpieces before your big day.

Visit expressweddingfavors.com for affordable wedding favors that will compliment any occasion. Express Wedding Favors will deliver unique favors right to your door in time for your big event. Providing quality articles, reviews and writings on love, relationships and weddings online.

Wedding Planner Series 1, Is It Worth It?

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If you are now or have ever planned a wedding, you know that the thousand and one details involved can quickly overwhelm even the most dedicated multi-tasker. As the bride or groom, not only do you have every practical aspect of the wedding on your mind, but also the inevitable emotional upheaval that comes with a major life change, as well as navigating the sometimes complex process of blending two extended families and learning the boundaries of in-law relationships. With all of that going on, it's no wonder that the temptation to shell out some extra cash to take a logistical load off in the run up to the big day can loom large. The question at hand, though, is this: is it worth it?

The long and short of it is that if you are planning a wedding of any size and/or a reception with any degree of complexity, then the return you will see on your investment in an event planner will most likely be worth it, not only in peace of mind and stress reduction, but possibly even in cost reduction over other aspects of your wedding experience. That is not to say that every wedding needs a dedicated planner. Obviously if you are getting married at the courthouse with a couple of witnesses, followed by a small family dinner at a favorite local spot, you don't need an event planner to help you sort out the details. If, however, you fall somewhere else along the wedding spectrum, more toward the big party/theme wedding/ "I've had a vision since I was six years old" end, for example, then an event planner might be just the thing to keep your head from exploding as you get closer to the big day.

From venue choice to flowers to table linens to cake to bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses, an event planner can certainly be there to help make the big decisions that inform how an event takes shape. That, however, is not truly where an event planner shines. An event planner's true worth is behind the scenes. When you are having a meltdown because you've just found out that your soon to be mother in law is being completely irrational and wants to wear a head to toe scarlet dress to your black and white wedding that you've been planning for the past six months, who is going to take the call from the florist when the flower arrangements you chose three months ago are no longer possible because last night's shipment of imported tulips were splattered all over the interstate in a 13 car pile up and an 11th hour substitution has to be made? When you are in hair and makeup and the venue staff misreads the seating chart and puts your groom's mother and father (who have been divorced and haven't spoken in 13 years) sitting next to one another, who steps in and fixes the seating arrangement before world war 3 happens during cocktail hour? The event planner. Without someone in your corner taking care of those details, you have to look your best, handle your own nerves, soothe your insane family, get married, and handle all the last minute practical details of a wedding and reception on your own with little or no backup. You have bigger things to worry about. Leave the details to the professionals.

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