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Centerpieces for Weddings Ideas

Wedding Gal — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:30:12 +0000

In any wedding reception party, wedding centerpieces play a very important role in determining the mood of the party and it is also a reflection of the taste of the couple. Before moving on to a final plan for centerpieces for weddings, you must consider the theme of the wedding and also your budget. You can also consult a florist or a wedding planner to get some innovative ideas. But your idea must go with the theme of the wedding. But you should not worry if you have a limited budget. There are really many cheap ideas available which can really make excellent centerpieces for your weddings. In addition, you must also consider what type of surroundings you are looking for and also what size of tables you are going to use in the reception.

Depending on your budget and theme you can have a lot of ideas for centerpieces in wedding reception. You can decorate it with flowers. Though many flowers are available in the market, before choosing a flower you must see that it is available in that season and it suits your budget. Many inexpensive flowers are available in the market that may suit your budget and also the theme of the wedding.

You can also make the centerpieces with fruits. You can decorate them with colorful fruits that may look great. If you can add fruits like citrus, it has got a beautiful smell and your guests will really feel charmed. The fruits can be kept as a whole or they can be cut and decorated in pieces. The chosen proper color combination of the fruits may present a very elegant atmosphere to the wedding.

You can also decorate the tables with vegetables in the same manner. You are able to make different designs using the vegetables and create many wonderful centerpieces for your wedding. This is really an inexpensive idea, but at the same time, will add beauty to your guest tables. For this purpose, you can choose asparagus, artichoke or even green beans.

Using candles is another wonderful idea of decorating the centerpieces of weddings. Candle is such a beautiful option that it goes along with any budget or any taste. It helps to create a very romantic atmosphere, if the wedding takes place in the evening. If the wedding hall is dimly lit and if you can add some flowers to the decoration, then using candles as centerpieces for weddings will have a long lasting impact on your guests.

But you can make great centerpieces if you are planning to get married in fall. The weather is cool and you can get a lot of beautiful flowers at that time. If you are planning a beach side reception party, the centerpiece colors have to be bright and vibrant. It is really wise to use sunflowers as the focus flower and can have some carnations and golden rod to add more colors. If you decide for a Mexican theme reception food, you can add some peppers that may go well with the centerpiece design.

Why Hire a Certified Wedding Planner

Wedding Gal — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:48:15 +0000

You’ve made the decision to hire a wedding planner for your big event, but you’re not sure where to start looking for one.Don’t just start randomly going through the Yellow Pages, make sure you’re setting yourself up to hire a true professional to handle every detail of your wedding.

A certified wedding planner is trained to handle every aspect of your wedding planning, from helping you set a budget, ironing out the details of your ceremony, and of course planning your reception.There are a number of organizations and listings that will help point you to a certified wedding planner, and taking the time to research these sources and hiring someone specifically trained will help ensure that your wedding is all you want it to be.

Financial Planning

Whether you’re an accountant or someone who loathes handling finances, a certified wedding planner can make your wedding planning process much more streamlined with their professional training. A certified wedding planner will have the expertise to be able to help you set up your wedding budget without creating any big surprises along the way.You’ll gain the confidence of knowing that your certified wedding planner knows the business of planning weddings inside and out, and create reasonable expectations for you regarding your budget.

Ceremonial Proceedings

If you want to create a ceremony that reflects both you and your spouse to be, a certified wedding planner will be well versed in the ceremonial proceedings of many different religions, traditions, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds.A certified wedding planner can help you find a way to seamlessly incorporate various elements of both your and your spouse’s backgrounds into one cohesive ceremony.Furthermore, if your ceremony will need to involved different religious figures they can help find the right people for you.

Reception

The most time-intensive aspect of planning your wedding is probably your reception, so having someone to work with that knows the trade of wedding receptions will really work to your advantage.A certified wedding planner will have all the necessary resources to find you the best vendors for all your reception needs.Additionally, a certified wedding planner will have the skills needed to pull together your reception in a mutually agreeable timeframe.A certified wedding planner will be familiar with caterers, etc. and can help you in the decision making process for your food, beverage and wedding cake choices.A certified wedding planner will also organize your reception planning by organizing food tasting and event preview sessions for you.

Finding the Right Wedding DJ

Wedding Gal — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:30:50 +0000

You’ve already auditioned your brother’s rock band, and you know that Metallica covers are not what you had in mind for your wedding reception. You’ve decided to hire a DJ, but don’t know where to start. Just remember these simple rules and you’ll have a DJ that spins gold.

Interview before you book him or her

Don’t take it from your cousin’s boyfriend’s sister’s fiancé that Joe DJ is the best DJ around. Interview Joe DJ first to make sure it’s a good fit. Remember that this day is all about you, so if Joe DJ has his “wedding formula’ and refuses to deviate from that, he’s probably not the DJ for you. Not only will you want to get a feel for the DJ’s commitment to your reception, but you’ll also want to check out their operation. Here are a few things to remember:

A DJ is only as good as their rig (their actual DJ equipment). You can hire the nicest guy or gal in the world. He/she can have the best music selection in the world. But if the rig is old or if it’s not up-to-date none of that will matter. The best music selection is worthless if it won’t play out of the speakers. Take some time to ask potential DJs what kind of setup they have, and whether or not they bring a backup system. Also, do they spin vinyl? CDs? MP3s? If it’s the latter then you can bank on your DJ being able to get his or her hands on any song you want. Because…

A wide range of song selections is crucial to a good party. You’ll want to give your DJ a “do play” and “do not play” list. The former are those all-important songs like your first dance and your father/daughter, mother/son dances, and the latter are things that will absolutely ruin your world if you hear them. Hate “The Macerena?” Better put it on your “do not play list”. But even if your “do play” list is very robust, you can’t think of every song that your guests may request. That’s why it’s important for your DJ to have a wide selection of choices. You don’t want to hear “We Are Family” more than once, do you?

Remember that it’s all about you. You’ll want to choose the DJ who understands the importance of this day for you. And, of course, that you want to be the center of attention. You don’t want a DJ in a shock-orange wig running a smoke machine and doing sound effects on his or her rig. Or maybe you do. Just make sure you set your expectations early in the game. If your potential DJ has video footage of a previous wedding, more the better.

Plan ahead

Now that you’ve chosen your DJ, you want to make sure you’re completely aware of the mechanics of the process. You won’t want to worry about where your DJ needs to set up while you’re fixing your veil and trying to think about not tripping over your train. It’s best to get all the particulars sorted out well in advance. Here are some things to remember:

Make your DJ familiar with the venue. Odds are he or she is familiar. If not, plan a trip to the venue ahead of time and make sure you introduce your DJ to your contact at the venue, if they don’t already know each other. They’ll need to work together for things like announcing the cake-cutting, announcing dinner if you’re having one, and more.
Give your DJ a detailed itinerary for the reception. It’s hard for him or her to know what to do next if he or she doesn’t know what’s coming next.
Make sure your DJ knows how to pronounce the names of the people in your wedding party. It is pretty embarrassing for the DJ and for the person whose name gets mispronounced when that happens.
Ask your DJ if they will need to eat at the reception. Plan that ahead of time. If you’re serving a $50 per plate dinner, you might want to plan for the caterer to make your DJ a sandwich. Some DJs will choose not to eat.
Make your expectations clear regarding the open bar. Some people don’t mind in their DJ has a couple of drinks. The most professional DJs will assure you that they won’t be drinking during your reception. And they really won’t.

Finally, read every word of the contract. Make sure there are no hidden fees, that the DJ you’ve spoken to will actually be your DJ at your reception, and that your DJ is insured.

A wedding DJ can make or break a wedding reception. Choose the wrong one and you’ll never forgive yourself (or your DJ). Choose the right one and your reception will be an event to remember.

Tip on Choosing a Wedding Reception Hall

Wedding Gal — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:54:59 +0000

Planning a wedding and all that goes into it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. If you want a traditional wedding you can still keep it simple and less stressful. The key to planning any type of wedding is to be organized. The more people involved in the decisions the more chaotic it will be.

The wedding reception is usually one of the most memorable parts of the wedding. This is why it’s important that the location and atmosphere of your reception reflect your personality and style. In deciding on picking a reception place you need to consider how large a reception it’s going to be and your budget restrictions.

Wedding receptions can be held almost anywhere, including hotels, country clubs, and historic buildings with banquet halls. There are also the options of private gardens, restaurants or some type of outdoor space. Words of caution, if you are planning something outdoors make sure you check out the weather for that time of year. You should also have a plan in case it does rain. You can be creative with where you have your reception.

Getting the place for your wedding reception is one of the first things you should do after you have set the date. Many places are booked up to a year in advance. You should always shop around. The time of year and the place you choose could affect the price dramatically. You can look for reception halls in your phonebook or search on the Internet for wedding reception halls. This way you can find out information such as, how large a place is and how many people it will hold. You can look at menu listings and pricing information.

This way you can make a list of ones that you are considering and cross off others that are either too small are not in your budget. Once you’ve narrowed down your list, you can call and set up a time to visit the different places. Make sure that you bring along a notebook to write down all the information so you can refer to your notes later.

While you are look at the reception halls you can ask about the availability of the place during your wedding date. When you think you have found the right place make sure you consider whether it is within your price range. You should be certain that the price you are quoted includes the dinner for the number people you estimate. Make sure you consider whether the wedding reception hall will adequately fit the number of guests you will be having.

Other information to find out is whether the reception hall requires you to work with their kitchen or with only certain caterers. Make sure you ask if the wedding reception hall charges for the room as well as the food. There can be many hidden costs so make sure you ask lots of questions such as is there a cake cutting charge. You also want to ask about any restrictions on how you can decorate the wedding reception hall.

When you have narrowed it down and have found the perfect one; you should book it immediately. Wedding reception halls are often booked more than a year in advance and you will want to make sure it will be available on your wedding day. You will now be able to have the wedding of your dreams plus you’ll have a wonderful reception.

by Danforth Diamond, experts in engagement rings and wedding rings. Photo by klaxon

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