Cheap Wedding Favors

November 1, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under General, Wedding Bouquets, Wedding Favors

Depending on the size of your wedding the budget for your wedding favors can be very important. This is important because you may be planning on allowing for one favor for each guest or one for each couple. Whichever you decide to do, if you are having a large number of guests it may greatly impact the amount you can afford to spend on each favor. If you are only have a few guests you may be able to splurge on more expensive favors. However, if you are having a large number of guests on a limited budget you should consider searching for cheap wedding favor ideas.

Candles are one of the simplest ideas for cheap wedding favors. You can find simple candles available at very affordable prices. You might even consider purchasing personalized ribbons to tie pretty bows around the candles. These ribbons can usually be ordered and may include your names and the wedding date. This may sound like a pricey item but if you purchase these ribbons on a reel instead of precut it can be very affordable. A simple taper candle tied with your personalized ribbon can be placed at each place setting to create a really inexpensive wedding favor.

Candy is another cheap wedding favor idea. You find a number of different ways to give out candy as an inexpensive wedding favor. One way to do this is to purchase a pretty fabric and some ribbon, cut the fabric into small squares, put a few small pieces of candy on each square and pull the corners together and tie with the ribbon. This is not only a very inexpensive wedding favor idea but it is also a very simple idea which can be assembled at the last minute. Another way to use candy as a wedding favor is to purchase small tins and fill them with the candy of your choice. You can purchase the candy in bulk to keep the price down and separate the candy into small portions for each guest. A final way to give candy as a wedding favor is to buy candy bars with personalized wrappers. The wrappers can include your name and wedding date and even a picture of the two of you. This can be very affordable especially if you are ordering in bulk and are only using one design for the wrappers.

Packets of flower or vegetable seed also make great wedding favors which are also very inexpensive. You can stack up a few different types of seeds and tie each with a ribbon to create an attractive presentation which will not blow your budget. Another way to give flower or vegetable seeds as a wedding favor is to put the seeds in a small pot. The pot does not have to be big enough to grow the flower or vegetable it is merely a symbolic gift so it can be rather small. The pot only needs to be large enough to hold the packets of seeds. This is important because small pots can be purchased rather inexpensively while larger pots will be significantly more expensive.

Another great idea for a wedding favor which is also very affordable is pen with the names of the bride and groom as well as the wedding date inscribed on the pen. These can often be purchased for very little and can be paired with stationary and a note encouraging your guests to stay in touch. This is such a great idea for a wedding favor because it is something your guests can really use plus by including some stationary and a note encouraging the guest to stay in touch you are letting them know you truly value their friendship. You might want to even consider including a self addressed stamped envelop with the favor so your guest will be more likely to follow your suggestion and send you at least a short note after the wedding.

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Wedding Ideas For Flowers – How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Flowers

June 18, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under General, Wedding Bouquets

Choosing the flowers for your wedding is just one of the many steps brides must take in wedding planning. Deciding on the perfect wedding flowers can be a bit difficult with all the choices available. The following tips can help you with wedding ideas for flowers.

First, keep in mind your flower arrangement choices will depend on your personal taste and style. Your theme and colors will also play a part in your decision, as well as the budget. Also, you will need to decide if you prefer fresh flowers or silk ones.

Your next step is to determine whether you will be using a professional florist or if you will be making the arrangements your self with the help of friends and family. If you choose to make the make the arrangements your self, it is a good idea to buy some flowers to use for practice before creating the ones for your wedding. Many craft stores will have guides and tools to help you.

In addition to your wedding bouquet, there are also other standard or traditional arrangements you may want to include. Some options are:

  • Altar wedding flower arrangements
  • Pew markers/decorations
  • Wedding flower arrangement for the bridal table.
  • Table centerpieces
  • Buffet table decorations
  • Small Bridal bouquet to toss
  • Groom’s boutonniere
  • Maid/Matron of Honor bouquet
  • Bridesmaid bouquets
  • Best Man boutonniere
  • Groomsman boutonnieres
  • Flower Girl bouquet or petal basket
  • Mother of the Bride/Groom corsages
  • Father of the Bride/Groom boutonnieres
  • Grandparent corsages/boutonnieres

Keep in mind the bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party and parents of the bride and groom should all vary. The maid/matron of honor and best man flowers should differ slightly from the bridesmaids’ and grooms ens’ flowers. It is also a good idea to do the same for the parents’ differentiate between the bride and groom.

One way to save money and stay within your budget would be to use the same flowers from the wedding in the reception. The arrangements can just be moved to the reception area after the wedding.

Now that you have some wedding ideas for flowers, you can begin making your choices. You will have the perfect wedding flowers for your special day!

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How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Bouquet For Your Dream Wedding

Choosing your wedding bouquet is as important as important as the choice you make in choosing your bridal gown. With all the numerous choices available, from which style, type of flowers and colors, it would be easy to get overwhelmed. However, you can follow these tips to help you pick the perfect wedding bouquet for your special day.

Style and Size

The two main styles are round and cascading. Both styles are beautiful and can be well suited for any bride. Your choice is mainly a matter of personal preference.

The size of your bouquet will primarily depend upon your body size. A basic rule would be if you are more petite, choose a smaller bouquet and if you are larger, choose a bigger size. The bouquet is supposed to be a focal point and should not overshadow your gown or you. You need it to be a manageable size and not too heavy.

Types of Flowers

You will need to make a decision as to whether you want fresh flowers or silk flowers. Again, this will be a personal preference. One thing to keep in mind is that now days, silk flowers look as real as fresh ones. An added benefit with silk is you will be able to keep them almost forever. With fresh flowers, try to pick out ones that are in season as these will be less expensive than in season blooms.

The choice you have for the actual blossoms are far ranging and each one can carry a special meaning. For example, roses signify love. Popular selections include roses, tulips, orchids, and lilies.

Color

A good color combination will include two to three colors which compliment the colors you have selected for your nuptials. It would be advisable to bring a color swatch with you to the florist to assist in picking out the right combination. Another option is to bring a picture from a a magazine of an arrangement you like.

Other Considerations

A few final things to take into consideration are the addition of lace and or ribbons. You will also have quite the selection available to choose from.

Use these tips to help you choose the perfect wedding bouquet. May your wedding be gorgeous!

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