smallmagazine({"version":"1.0","encoding":"UTF-8","feed":{"xmlns":"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom","xmlns$openSearch":"http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/","xmlns$georss":"http://www.georss.org/georss","xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-06-27T16:36:34.335-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weddings, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Planning- BridalScoop"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":""},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/posts/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/-/Reception?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026orderby\u003dpublished"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/search/label/Reception"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"20"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"25"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-1023535696066539654"},"published":{"$t":"2010-02-02T10:09:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-02-07T09:25:27.245-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"I Do! Do!: Social Media and the Bride. A Marriage Made in Heaven"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/S2HVbkHTKkI/AAAAAAAAFB0/lYsWAq5gwEA/s1600-h/1193666_romantic_proposal.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"200\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/S2HVbkHTKkI/AAAAAAAAFB0/lYsWAq5gwEA/s200/1193666_romantic_proposal.jpg\" width\u003d\"160\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave stacks of bridal magazines, visits to bridal shows, and long hours spent researching vendors been replaced with blogs, lap tops, and tweets?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTo a degree yes. Brides looking for a way to glam up their wedding, simplify their planning, or maximize their budget are finding it through social media. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe quick and effective exchange of information is what brides are hungry for, as they fit wedding planning into their already busy lives, and what makes planning with social media so enticing. On any given day, you may find an L.A. bride planning who is her perfect day in the South, tweeting looking for a wedding photographer in Atlanta, any suggestions? or updating her \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.facebook.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/a\u003e status, and, within minutes, she can have dozens or hundreds of referrals from other brides and other vendors. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen a bride engages others with social media, she cannot only plan her wedding but get instantaneous feedback, share information, find inspiration, and get the scoop on what is hot around the country, not just in her particular locale. And, it is not only the brides who are in on this top wedding vendors from around the country promote their businesses by sharing what would otherwise be pricey, valued information on their blogs, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.facebook.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/a\u003e pages, and with their tweets.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWith many couples no longer living and marrying in their Hometown social media keeps families and friends in the know as well. Bride-to-be, and author of the blog \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.heygorgeousblog.blogspot.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHey Gorgeous\u003c/a\u003e, Rhiannon Banda-Scott has taken advantage of the information exchange and instant connections social media offers, \"Without social media, planning my wedding would be impossible. With my fiance in Chicago, me in Toronto and bridesmaids in Colorado, New York, and Michigan, keeping in touch with everyone and bouncing around ideas would be very hard to do.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSo, while a bride can take a poll about which \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.tkqlhce.com/ok79biroiq58BB6EAE576BAF7C7\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ebridesmaids dresses\u003c/a\u003e her blog readers prefer, or tweet about finding a good band, to finalize the plans, she will have to step away from the computer or lay down her cell at times. Social media can lay the ground work and streamline her decision making, but there are wedding planning tasks, such as viewing venues, gown shopping, and interviewing vendors, that can only be accomplished the old fashioned way in person. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFinally, with all the advantages social media can provide, the etiquette is still evolving.  For example, a bride may want to set up a private blog or invite-only Facebook page to update guests, rather than offending someone on her friend list when their expected invitation never arrives. Additionally she should also be sure to pay that visit to, or make that phone call to Mom and Dad about the engagement before tweeting it to her 1500 followers. All in all, brides should use social media as the valuable tool it is, but remain aware of complexities of the real world too.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eArticle by By Holly Lefevre\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHolly Lefevre is the author of \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026amp;location\u003dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26field-keywords%3DThe%2BEverything%2BWedding%2BEtiquette%2BBook%26x%3D0%26y%3D0\u0026amp;tag\u003dfrufreanddea-20\u0026amp;linkCode\u003dur2\u0026amp;camp\u003d1789\u0026amp;creative\u003d9325\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Everything Wedding Etiquette Book\u003c/a\u003e (Adams Media, December 2009). More wedding advice and expertise can be found at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.hipweddings.blogspot.com/\"\u003eHip Weddings\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-1023535696066539654?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/1023535696066539654/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2010/02/i-do-do-social-media-and-bride-marriage.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1023535696066539654"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1023535696066539654"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2010/02/i-do-do-social-media-and-bride-marriage.html","title":"I Do! Do!: Social Media and the Bride. A Marriage Made in Heaven"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/S2HVbkHTKkI/AAAAAAAAFB0/lYsWAq5gwEA/s72-c/1193666_romantic_proposal.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-7705426306963531645"},"published":{"$t":"2009-11-16T13:54:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-11-16T13:54:00.200-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Putting together a fabulous Thankgiving table"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca onblur\u003d\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Su4GGSt__eI/AAAAAAAAEFo/ipoI03ECkP8/s1600-h/IMG_7643.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Su4GGSt__eI/AAAAAAAAEFo/ipoI03ECkP8/s400/IMG_7643.jpg\" alt\u003d\"\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399259708437560802\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eThis Thanksgiving make sure you present your feast with style! Most of us get overwhelmed with all the logistics involved in creating the perfect Thanksgiving night, however, it can truly be simple when you have the correct guidance. Minoo Hersini, Creative Director at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.au-ciel.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAu Ciel Design Studio\u003c/a\u003e shows you the right elements in order to create a masterpiece.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e* Make sure your table is asymmetrical to make it more interesting.\u003cbr /\u003e* Work with your market. Use various clay containers and fill them up individually with seasonal berries and weave tree barks throughout your clay containers.\u003cbr /\u003e* Don't forget your candles in between.Use a variety of fall colors in different sizes and shapes to keep it original.\u003cbr /\u003e* Include as many different flowers and plants as possible. Youl coul use vanda orchids, cymbidium orchids, coral gloriosas, peonias, date branches, grand prix roses, fatsia leaves and feathers were used.\u003cbr /\u003e* Use this concept all along the table. It is best to create this concept with a long rectangular table.\u003cbr /\u003e* For a simpler table setting, intertwine berry and huckleberry branches throughout the table. Also, you can add single blooms or petals of flowers in various fall tones and add your candle in between.\u003cbr /\u003e* Lastly and most importantly, have fun, be creative and enjoy your festivities!\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-7705426306963531645?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/7705426306963531645/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/11/putting-together-fabulous-thankgiving.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/7705426306963531645"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/7705426306963531645"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/11/putting-together-fabulous-thankgiving.html","title":"Putting together a fabulous Thankgiving table"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Su4GGSt__eI/AAAAAAAAEFo/ipoI03ECkP8/s72-c/IMG_7643.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-5578098884386485692"},"published":{"$t":"2009-10-05T12:03:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-10-05T12:20:00.831-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Perfect  Fall Table for Your Wedding"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca onblur\u003d\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SspGtjbEMjI/AAAAAAAAD34/PSL4DIU6QF4/s1600-h/AutumnIan420.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SspGtjbEMjI/AAAAAAAAD34/PSL4DIU6QF4/s400/AutumnIan420.jpg\" alt\u003d\"\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389197652519039538\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThere are endless possibilities when creating that perfect table for your wedding. Nevertheless, it can truly be simple when you have the correct guidance to get you there.  Minoo Hersini, Creative Director at Au Ciel Design Studio shows you the right elements in order to create a masterpiece for your fall wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- Make sure your table is asymmetrical to make it more interesting.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- Work with your market. Use various clay containers and fill them up individually with seasonal berries and weave tree barks throughout your clay containers.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- Don't forget your candles in between. Use a variety of fall colors in different sizes and shapes to keep it original.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- Include as many different flowers and plants as possible. Such as, vanda orchids, cymbidium orchids, coral gloriosas, peonias, date branches, grand prix roses, fatsia leaves and feathers.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- Use this concept all along the table.  It is best to create this concept with a long rectangular table.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- For a simpler table setting, intertwine berry and huckleberry branches throughout the table.  Also, you can add single blooms or petals of flowers in various fall tones and add your candle in between.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e- Lastly and most importantly, have fun, be creative and enjoy your festivities!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor more information about *Minoo Hersini* and *Au Ciel Design Studio Event planner, interior designer and fashion designer *MINOO HERSINI* is the founder of *Au Ciel Design Studio* - an event and design studio that offers customized event planning on any scale. Ms. Hersini has created some of the most high profile events for corporations, celebrities and dignitaries.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor more information please visit:  \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.au-ciel.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ewww.Au-Ciel.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-5578098884386485692?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/5578098884386485692/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/10/perfect-fall-table-for-your-wedding.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/5578098884386485692"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/5578098884386485692"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/10/perfect-fall-table-for-your-wedding.html","title":"The Perfect  Fall Table for Your Wedding"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SspGtjbEMjI/AAAAAAAAD34/PSL4DIU6QF4/s72-c/AutumnIan420.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-4758519153554575945"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-20T11:28:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-20T11:36:47.324-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Free DIY Lemonade Tags"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca onblur\u003d\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/So2XiHF215I/AAAAAAAADgI/mWcDOIRciuw/s1600-h/lemonade-goodies_farouche-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style\u003d\"margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/So2XiHF215I/AAAAAAAADgI/mWcDOIRciuw/s200/lemonade-goodies_farouche-1.jpg\" alt\u003d\"DIY wedding ideas\" id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372116542797830034\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2009/08/free-lemonade-printables-by-farouche/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGo check out the free lemonade tags that you can print on your own printer.\u003c/a\u003e  These would be amazing at your wedding- if you are planning to serve lemonade.  They would also super cute for a Bridal Shower.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHeck- they are just cute- why not print some up and serve lemonade to your fiance tonight!!\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-4758519153554575945?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/4758519153554575945/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/08/free-diy-lemonade-tags.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/4758519153554575945"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/4758519153554575945"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/08/free-diy-lemonade-tags.html","title":"Free DIY Lemonade Tags"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/So2XiHF215I/AAAAAAAADgI/mWcDOIRciuw/s72-c/lemonade-goodies_farouche-1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-2352392102240631316"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-17T15:40:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-17T15:56:32.573-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Find Wedding Inspiration in Interesting Places- an Interview with Michelle Williams"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SonfUFGHrNI/AAAAAAAADeI/eirpva41Grs/s1600-h/AshleyMike550.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371069566674250962\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SonfUFGHrNI/AAAAAAAADeI/eirpva41Grs/s400/AshleyMike550.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eBridal Scoop had the opportunity to talk with Michelle Williams of \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mwilliamsinteriors.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichelle Williams Interiors\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e about a unique place to get inspiration for your wedding- in fabrics. Read our interview and get ready to be inspired!!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Talk to us about your background in interior design and what interested you in wedding design.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e I first launched a career as a celebrity publicist in Los Angeles. While I liked being a publicist, I was always drawn to decorating and interior design. While in LA, I started decorating my friend’s apartments and condos, which turned into more decorating at friends of friend’s places, and it soon became clear that interior design was my ultimate career calling. I also received a lot of encouragement from leading architects and designers to take the leap of faith. I moved back to Chicago and established a career in the design world. One of my favorite creative outlets is weddings. They are a wonderful way to express your personality through design and there are countless ways to incorporate fabrics, textures, prints, and more throughout the ceremony and wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eYou say fabrics are good places to find inspiration for a wedding color palette.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e Fabrics are a great way to be inspired for a unique wedding theme or color combination. Even if you don’t necessarily use every element from a fabric, I still love the way that it helps move the process forward and gets your mind working.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eDo you have any secrets you can share of where to find the best fabrics?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e My \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mwilliamsinteriors.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003edesign firm\u003c/a\u003e is located in Chicago and therefore, there are a lot of wonderful resources in the city. There are a couple fabric warehouses that stock remnants and beautiful fabrics from the Merchandise Mart (where I typically go for all fabrics for interiors). Typically these warehouses have beautiful choices for a lot less money Any city should have comparable prices.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eAny other unusual places Bridal Scoop brides could find inspiration?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e Travel books are a great sources of inspiration. Whether they are books about interior design, hotel design or flowers. When you look through beautiful coffee table books, the color combinations are magical and inspiring. Books have a way of putting colors together with a different world vantage point.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eCan you scoop us on any colors trends you are anticipating in 2010 that might make their way to weddings?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e Purple, and I’m not talking about Barney purple! Instead, more sophisticated shades of it like plums and amethysts. Mix purple with spring green and yellow or just a mix of purples with deep indigos. I also love turquoise mixed with fuchsia or with orange. And with that specific color combination, make sure that there is plenty of white to keep it crisp.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eHow would you recommend a bride personalize the design of her wedding palette and theme?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e I went to an incredible wedding at the Four Seasons hotel in the United States. During the beautiful party, they had on a huge screen the entire wedding ceremony from Italy playing without the volume. You felt like you were there. The camera followed them through the cobblestone streets and everything. The place cards were postcards from Italy! What about brides making sure that they love the colors surround them. Is the bride known for a signature color or flower? Make sure that it is represented in the wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eWhat are your favorite color combinations you have designed for a wedding?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e My favorite color combinations for a wedding were white with yellow. Really clean and crisp. I’ve also put dark iridescent green table cloths with rock and roll fuchsia flowers. I also love burlap white and green, which is beautiful for an outdoor wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eWhen you got married, what was the inspiration for your wedding?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{Michelle}\u003c/strong\u003e My mother wanted pink, pink, and more pink which was so not me. When the florist put the whole thing together, my mom could see what a mistake it was. That’s when I took over! What we ended up with was the most beautiful hydrangeas of purples and blue with just a hint of pink mixed in. In this case, more was more and we did huge arrangements. It was quite ethereal! The backdrop had clouds and sky painted by an artist.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThanks, Michelle, it was a pleasure!!\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-2352392102240631316?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/2352392102240631316/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/08/find-wedding-inspiration-in-interesting.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/2352392102240631316"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/2352392102240631316"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/08/find-wedding-inspiration-in-interesting.html","title":"Find Wedding Inspiration in Interesting Places- an Interview with Michelle Williams"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SonfUFGHrNI/AAAAAAAADeI/eirpva41Grs/s72-c/AshleyMike550.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-2814094563434129016"},"published":{"$t":"2009-08-13T21:18:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-08-14T16:22:14.195-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top Ten Ways to have a Green Wedding- Without Blowing Your Budget"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SoXwJ87bRAI/AAAAAAAADbo/uwKb4taT0Es/s1600-h/jennymike104.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369962184474051586\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SoXwJ87bRAI/AAAAAAAADbo/uwKb4taT0Es/s320/jennymike104.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere’s a lot of talk currently about green or eco-friendly weddings, but Bridal Scoop wanted to ask, “What is a green wedding? Is it possible to have one on a budget?”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWe found out many brides and grooms are looking to offset their carbon footprint (their greenhouse gas emissions) or use eco-friendly materials in their wedding. While it is true that many green products and services can be more expensive than traditional ones, it doesn't have to be that way. With a little extra effort, a green wedding can be cost effective but still trendy. Couples making this choice also get the satisfaction of knowing they made smart choices to help our environment. There are many ways to go green in your weddings now - here are just a few:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1. Instead of disposable cameras, use a site like \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b\u003d143706\u0026amp;u\u003d288526\u0026amp;m\u003d18508\u0026amp;urllink\u003d\u0026amp;afftrack\u003d\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wedding Lens\u003c/a\u003e and have guests upload their digital photos into one private album. This way the bride and groom can enjoy all the pictures taken from their wedding at a lower cost. It also avoids the waste and extra expense of disposable cameras.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e2. Go the route of linen and china instead of paper and plastic products. It looks amazing and there is no waste.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e3. Use local growers/vendors: locally grown foods and vendors are a great way to support the local economy, and using flowers that are in season saves on cost, too. If you are not careful, this route can actually cost more. But if you shop around and pick \"in season\" items you can find it very cost-effective.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e4. Many couples are donating to charities in honor of their guests instead of giving favors. Couples can register at sites like \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.justgive.org/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eJustGive\u003c/a\u003e instead handing out the traditional wedding favors. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.justgive.org/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eJustGive\u003c/a\u003e provides the couple their own personalized webpage to share with their guests that showcases the charities they support.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e5. Forgo the traditional wedding programs and use a chalkboard or creative display at the entrance to post the ceremony program. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop loves this very cute (and green) idea}\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e6. Reduce paper waste: use recycled paper, send e-vite invitations for showers/bachelor parties/weddings, or make the invite all on one sheet, and have guests RSVP by email.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e7. Save on transportation by having the same site for your wedding and your reception or by booking at venues that are within walking distance to each other. You might also be able to save money with your vendors by booking them for less time on your day since travel between sites would not be necessary. Set up carpools for your guests if travel is needed between the wedding and reception.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e8. Consider buying a used wedding dress. Websites like \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.infacity.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eInfacity\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePre-Owned Wedding Dresses \u003c/a\u003econnect buyers and sellers at a very high success rate! As a side note- \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/06/bridalscoop-team.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eJen\u003c/a\u003e at \u003cspan style\u003d\"color:#339999;\"\u003e{Bridal Scoop}\u003c/span\u003e ,bought her wedding dress used and was very pleased with it- she was able to get a much more expensive gown than she could have afforded if it would have been new.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e9. Think of reusable centerpieces such as potted plants or live bamboo. You can then give them as gifts at the end of your reception.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e10. Try to find and use vendors who make a green effort by saving water, reducing waste, and serving menus of locally grown/organic foods. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.greenhotels.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Hotels\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.greenseal.org/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Seal\u003c/a\u003e can help you locate those vendors in your area that qualify.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJust remember - no matter the size of your budget, every effort taken to preserve our environment and resources by going green at your wedding can make a difference!\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-2814094563434129016?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/2814094563434129016/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/08/top-ten-ways-to-have-green-wedding.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/2814094563434129016"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/2814094563434129016"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/08/top-ten-ways-to-have-green-wedding.html","title":"Top Ten Ways to have a Green Wedding- Without Blowing Your Budget"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SoXwJ87bRAI/AAAAAAAADbo/uwKb4taT0Es/s72-c/jennymike104.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-1244854489511180958"},"published":{"$t":"2009-07-28T13:10:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-07-28T13:40:20.346-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Edible Gifts Plus Giveaway at Bridal Scoop"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Sm9gNXReBeI/AAAAAAAADR8/FTnFoXMoQ9Q/s1600-h/TFCT2-2T.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363611463923402210\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Sm9gNXReBeI/AAAAAAAADR8/FTnFoXMoQ9Q/s400/TFCT2-2T.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhoo- hoo another great giveaway at BridalScoop.com. Today we are featuring \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdibleGiftsPlus.com\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/SearchResults.asp?Search\u003dwedding\u0026amp;Search.x\u003d0\u0026amp;Search.y\u003d0\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEdibleGiftsPlus.com\u003c/a\u003e offers a wide array of, you guessed it, Edible Gifts. They have gift baskets or fresh fruit, lollipops, popcorn as well as Kosher and Judaica gift ideas. All for these would be great for out of town baskets or gifts for family coming to your wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThey also specialize in some really great edible wedding favors such as their \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/Wedding_Cake_Cookie_Seating_Card_p/hdcscc.htm\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eWedding Cake Cookie Seating Card\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/Chocolate_Oreos_Wedding_Gift_Bag_p/ort2-pc-2bg.htm\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eWedding Chocolate Oreos\u003c/a\u003e, and even an \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/Edible_Cookie_Card_Wedding_Invitation_p/cct1-lkwed.htm\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEdible Cookie Wedding Invitation\u003c/a\u003e .\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you are looking for some unique edible gifts for your wedding I would recommend checking out \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEdibleGiftsPlus.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Give Away\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThey have also been kind enough to offer one of Bridal Scoop's readers a\u003cstrong\u003e $40 gift card\u003c/strong\u003e to use at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEdibleGiftsPlus.com\u003c/a\u003e that way the winner can choose their own treat. In addition, they are offering a to do a \u003cstrong\u003e10% discount with coupon code \"scoop10\" until Aug 11, 2009.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn order to enter:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1. Sign up the BridalScoop Hot Wedding Tips on the right (if you already subscribe you are automatically entered) then..\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e2. Get a Second Entry by going to\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEdibleGiftsPlus.com\u003c/a\u003e and tell us two other wedding related Edible gifts that are available (not mentioned in this post) and tell us what that is in a comment.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e3. And you can get a 3rd additional entry by blogging or posting on a forum about this giveaway or adding BridalScoop to your blogroll on your blog- just leave us a comment telling us where you did so.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThat's it. If you win we will contact you and get your address so that Edible Gifts Plus can send you your prize.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRules:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eOne entry per person and/or household\u003cbr /\u003eContinental USA only\u003cbr /\u003eGiveaway ends Aug 18, 2009\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003eFine print- here at Bridal Scoop we want to play fair and have fun- so no cheatin’. If we think something is up your entry may be taken out the running. This decision is solely up to our judgment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-1244854489511180958?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/1244854489511180958/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/07/edible-gifts-plus-giveaway-at-bridal.html#comment-form","title":"25 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1244854489511180958"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1244854489511180958"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/07/edible-gifts-plus-giveaway-at-bridal.html","title":"Edible Gifts Plus Giveaway at Bridal Scoop"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Sm9gNXReBeI/AAAAAAAADR8/FTnFoXMoQ9Q/s72-c/TFCT2-2T.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"25"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-3256420131968473718"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-27T04:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-27T04:00:12.871-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Unique Ideas for Edible Wedding Favors – Personalized Olive Oil Bottles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SkU2x5CLHEI/AAAAAAAADCI/j1K8elKMFZ0/s1600-h/olive+oil+wedding+favors.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351743962951130178\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SkU2x5CLHEI/AAAAAAAADCI/j1K8elKMFZ0/s400/olive+oil+wedding+favors.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn your search for an elegant and useful parting gift for your guests at your upcoming wedding, you may have thought about a gourmet food item. Food items are becoming popular wedding favors for couples who don’t want to add another knick-knack to their guests’ shelves (or worse yet, closets!), but want to send off their guests with a unique and useful parting gift. A bottle of handcrafted olive oil is a great idea for wedding favors as it is rich in history and symbolism of peace. Unlike a bottle of wine or bar of chocolate, which will be consumed in one sitting, a bottle of olive oil is a useful item that will last at least a month on the shelves of the wedding guests.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOlive oil wedding favors are particularly great for weddings with such themes as Tuscan countryside, the Mediterranean, green/eco, organic, fall harvest and gourmet among others. And they can also be used for bridal showers and rehearsal dinner receptions.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAn elegant bottle of olive oil with your personalized label adds an elegant touch to your wedding table setting. The label can match your wedding color scheme, and you can also decorate them with ribbons and note cards. Some wedding couples even use them for double-duty as wedding favors and attach name cards to them for place settings.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOlive oil wedding favors will leave a lasting impression.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePost by Antonella Severo\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003eAntonella Severo is the owner of \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.olindaridge.com/Gift-Ideas/Wedding-Favors/Olive-Oil-Wedding-Favors\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003eOlinda Ridge Olive Company\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003e a provider of handcrafted extra virgin olive oils from Northern California, offering a wholesale wedding favor package that includes a choice from a variety of award-winning olive oils: Estate Organic Olive Oil, Late Harvest Gold, Master Blend, or Lemon in either 6.8 ounce or 1.7 ounce bottle sizes. Also available are matching gourmet vinegars in a choice of Dark Balsamic, Golden Balsamic and Pomegranate to create oil and vinegar sets. For more information about the wedding favors program, please visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.olindaridge.com/Gift-Ideas/Wedding-Favors/Olive-Oil-Wedding-Favors\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003eour site\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-3256420131968473718?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/3256420131968473718/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/06/unique-ideas-for-edible-wedding-favors.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/3256420131968473718"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/3256420131968473718"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/06/unique-ideas-for-edible-wedding-favors.html","title":"Unique Ideas for Edible Wedding Favors – Personalized Olive Oil Bottles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/SkU2x5CLHEI/AAAAAAAADCI/j1K8elKMFZ0/s72-c/olive+oil+wedding+favors.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-833947333211511164"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-19T04:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-19T04:01:01.245-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Budget"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Planning a Wedding with a $6000 Budget"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Sjm-U7Ixg4I/AAAAAAAAC8Q/NUSXT13TuVA/s1600-h/candr018.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348515299160327042\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Sjm-U7Ixg4I/AAAAAAAAC8Q/NUSXT13TuVA/s320/candr018.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre you a bride on a budget? Well, I am. My fiance and I are currently planning our March 27th wedding on a $6000 budget. Sound hard? Well, it is, but with a little bit of organization and DIY, you can do it too!\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHere are some tips to help plan your wedding on a budget.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eSet your budget early and try to stick to it as much as possible\u003c/strong\u003e. A $10 \"Bride\" tank top might not seem like a lot at first, but if you start spending $10 every time you see something cute that you just have to have, it starts adding up. Don't buy anything just because it's cute. If you don't have a need for it in your wedding, don't buy it!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eDIY as much as possible\u003c/strong\u003e. Google \"wedding DIY projects\" and you will come up with a lot of cute ideas. Make a list of everything that you can think of to DIY. Then, go through that list and figure out what is manageable in your time frame. You can not DIY everything and keep your sanity. Also, compare costs because sometimes it's cheaper to get a professional to do something than it is to DIY.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eUse a venue that lets you bring in your own food and beverages\u003c/strong\u003e. That will save you so much money off your total cost. We originally planned on using a country club for our venue and we were spending about $2000 just on food. We changed to a venue where we can bring in our own food, and we're doing both the food and the bar for under $1000.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eDon't scrimp on the things that are important to you\u003c/strong\u003e. If the photographer is extremely important to you, budget more money in that area and save somewhere else. If it's important to you, that's the thing you're going to focus on during the day and you want that to be perfect. Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you have to settle for everything. You can splurge in some area.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eBarter with your vendors\u003c/strong\u003e. If you don't think you can afford the price they are offering you, see if you can get something better. They would rather receive some money from you, then not book that weekend at all. Vendors understand weddings are expensive and want to work with you so that you can get what you want.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTake these tips into account and do you research and you to can have the wedding of your dreams on a budget!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis article is a guest post from Ashley at \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.brideonbudget.blogspot.com/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBride on Budget\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:85%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-833947333211511164?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/833947333211511164/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/06/planning-wedding-with-6000-budget.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/833947333211511164"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/833947333211511164"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2009/06/planning-wedding-with-6000-budget.html","title":"Planning a Wedding with a $6000 Budget"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/Sjm-U7Ixg4I/AAAAAAAAC8Q/NUSXT13TuVA/s72-c/candr018.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-8469814585464138080"},"published":{"$t":"2007-09-06T13:26:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:17:20.191-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fall Wedding Favor Ideas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"By: Denise Sanger\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAre you planning on a Fall Wedding this year and looking for some great ideas for Fall Wedding Favors?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLook no further. I can help you with some fantastic ideas for favors for your wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFall weddings are some of the most gorgeous weddings since there are so many deep, rich colors to choose from. If you have already selected a color theme, then the easiest way to select your fall wedding favors would be to stay in the same color family as your wedding color.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf your color is brown, beautiful chocolate brown wedding favor boxes filled with chocolate kisses is a fun way to thank your guests. \"Kisses from the new Mr. and Mrs.\" - cute and fun. If your color is burgundy, then burgundy photo frame/coaster favors would look fantastic on your table.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLooking for a more practical wedding favor? Fall candle wedding favors such as Fall in Love Gel Candle or Autumn wedding cake candles are sure to be enjoyed during the winter by your guests.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnother practical fall wedding favor is to provide leaf place card holders at each guest setting that can be taken with to be used as a note holder in the office or recipe holder in the kitchen. This type of favor is fun at Thanksgiving dinners too.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThere are several new fall wedding favors being offered on-line this year. A few of them are:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFall Candle Wedding Favors: Is there a more romantic image than a fall evening with dimly lit streetlights, colorful leaves falling onto the sidewalk? Charming tea light candles capture the ambience of an autumn night and make a colorful presentation at every place setting.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFall Impressions Glass Photo Coasters: You only get one chance to make a lasting impression and when presentation is crucial, give these lovely \"Fall Impressions\" glass photo coasters. These practical and elegant coasters leave guests with the wonderful memories of fall and the romance of the evening.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAutumn Leaves Bookmark Favors: These exquisite autumn bookmark favors are a great way to mark any fall occasion. Curling up with a good book is surely a favorite way to spend a crisp autumn day. So give your guests a useful favor that will bring memories of your special event each time they enjoy a relaxing read.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI hope the above ideas get your creative juices flowing. This is just an example of the many Autumn Wedding Favors you can choose from to add elegance to your wedding reception.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDenise is the owner of \u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.BuyWeddingFavorsOnline.com\" href\u003d\"http://www.buyweddingfavorsonline.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.buyweddingfavorsonline.com/\u003c/a\u003e which features an extensive catalog of unique wedding favors including fall wedding favors, candle wedding favors, silver wedding favors, bridal shower favors and wedding decorations.\u003cbr /\u003eArticle Source: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articlebiz.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.articlebiz.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-8469814585464138080?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/8469814585464138080/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/09/fall-wedding-favor-ideas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/8469814585464138080"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/8469814585464138080"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/09/fall-wedding-favor-ideas.html","title":"Fall Wedding Favor Ideas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-8651941062691483457"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-20T09:18:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:18:09.692-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Fun Theme Ideas For An Unforgettable Wedding Reception"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"By: Jay White\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eReception themes are often more relaxed than wedding themes because they are meant to be provided in a party atmosphere.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThey allow people to get creative with their celebration and express themselves. People often choose to base their themes on hobbies, personal interests, and dreams.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThemes also help to cut the costs because a casual theme doesn’t require a great deal of extras. Choosing themes like beach party, Mexican fiesta, or toga party is simple and the food is cheap and easy.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHere's 10 more theme ideas that will make your reception a surefire hit without breaking the bank...\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eStar Trek: This fun theme can be extremely affordable. You can decorate the room or hall with stars. You can use black garbage bags like wallpaper and string white lights around to simulate the stars. You can have guests dress up like aliens or star trek characters. Great for Sci-Fi fans!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNASCAR: Decorate with checkered flags and checkered flag streamers, toy cars, painted numbers of the different cars and drivers, or stick with a particular driver. The best part about this theme is that it's very casual so you can serve regular foods like pizza, subs, hamburgers, chips and nachos. You can even opt to watch a race!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMovies: Popular movie themes like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings etc. can be a lot of fun for receptions when the bride and groom are movie buffs. Decorations will be based on what the general movie symbolizes such as; if you chose Star Wars, you would use space type backgrounds, strange names for the foods, and maybe even costumes such as a Jedi Knight or Darth Vader. Appetizers would be appropriate for this type of theme as well. Playing the movie during your reception is a cool idea for background scenery.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAncient Rome: The choices with the Roman theme vary. Togas are always a part of the festivities. Serving fresh fruits like grapes, apples etc. are always good, as are fresh rotisserie meats or cold cuts. Beer and wine is welcome for this theme and you can decorate with wreathes, garland, candles and anything else in the Roman fashion.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEthnic Traditions: This theme require that you choose specialty foods and decorations from the ethnicity of your choice. For example, should you choose a Scottish theme, you would listen to bag pipes, dress in the Scottish fashion and do all things Scottish.Mexican Fiesta: This fun theme can have you hitting a piñata, serving popular Mexican dishes, mixing a bit of Santa Fe decorative blankets for the walls and many other things. You can play mariachi music or Spanish guitars for this theme.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eArabian Nights: Filling your reception hall with beautiful linens; letting your bridal party have costumes should they wish to. You can also serve Arabic foods or appetizers and pita breads etc. this theme is very versatile and fun.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHawaiian: You can give out fresh leis or artificial ones as wedding favors. You can serve fresh tropical island fruits such as pineapples and serve those cute tropical drinks with decorative umbrellas etc. Wherever your mind takes you.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDisney: Go with any of your favorites, from Cinderella to Beauty and the Beast to Snow White. Tons of possibilities here.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Wild West: This theme can be as fun as you want. You can set up your reception area to look like an old saloon. You can have dancers give a burlesque show etc. You can do all kinds of fun things with this theme.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen it comes to themes, the possibilities are endless. Coming up with them can be much of the fun. After you have chosen your theme, you can brainstorm ideas to expand upon it for the decorations and foods.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJay White is an author and copywriter whose wife planned the perfect wedding on a shoestring budget. For more tips on how you too can easily save lots of money on your wedding, go to \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.easy-wedding-savings.com/\"\u003e\u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.easy-wedding-savings.com\" href\u003d\"http://www.easy-wedding-savings.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.easy-wedding-savings.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eArticle Source: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articlebiz.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.articlebiz.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-8651941062691483457?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/8651941062691483457/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/10-fun-theme-ideas-for-unforgettable.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/8651941062691483457"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/8651941062691483457"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/10-fun-theme-ideas-for-unforgettable.html","title":"10 Fun Theme Ideas For An Unforgettable Wedding Reception"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-1123819730758133853"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-18T09:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:24:51.092-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wedding Music: How Do You Choose for Your Party?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"By: Gail Leino\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"When it comes to wedding music, there are plenty of choices out there, but what in the world will you specifically choose? It can be rather difficult to pin it down on your own, so there are a few things that you can do that will help you to make the right decisions about the wedding music that you need. Here are a few tips that can help you to make the right decisions about your wedding music selection.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e• For the wedding music to accompany you down the aisle, consider those more traditional tones. You can often meet with the musicians, bands and singers that your church already has in place to help you to make your decisions. In a way, this is a great one on one meeting that will help you to hear and select the right music for within the church ceremony.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e• If working with your own band for your wedding music, make sure that you set up a meeting where you can talk and listen to the music that they can play. You may want to consider this even before you actually agree to work with them. You want to make sure that their style and their music availability fit your needs perfectly.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e• For your wedding music at your reception, make sure that you include a wide range of different styles of music. What you really want is to have a good amount of different choices to please all guests there. Some traditional and some modern choices are important. Of course, your favorite music choices should always be included in what is played.One thing that is important to note is that the wedding music that you select should never just be assumed to be what you want it to be. You need to meet with and discuss what you are after from the beginning. If you do not, you never really will know what the end result will be.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMrs. Party... Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bridal-showers.net/\"\u003ebridal shower party favors\u003c/a\u003e and fun free \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bridal-showergames.com/\"\u003ebridal shower games\u003c/a\u003e. Over 100 adorable \u003ca href\u003d\"http://wedding-favors-etc.com/\"\u003eWedding Favors\u003c/a\u003e to fit your celebration.\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-1123819730758133853?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/1123819730758133853/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/wedding-music-how-do-you-choose-for.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1123819730758133853"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1123819730758133853"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/wedding-music-how-do-you-choose-for.html","title":"Wedding Music: How Do You Choose for Your Party?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-1210230453815616106"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-09T08:53:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:21:53.074-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fall Wedding Cake Designs: A Study in Opportunity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ5xnvc8eI/AAAAAAAAAaU/8SikzhpHJFo/s1600-h/summernick514.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085260822643274210\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ5xnvc8eI/AAAAAAAAAaU/8SikzhpHJFo/s400/summernick514.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e By \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articleattack.com/authors/2877/Jeanette-Shinn\"\u003eJeanette Shinn\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe key to building the decor of your wedding reception is found in choosing the right wedding cake design, and this is equally true for a fall wedding. The cake stands as the visual focal point of the reception hall. It is usually the largest single decoration for your reception hall and it is what your guests will see first when they enter your reception hall. As a result, you want to choose a fall wedding cake design that will develop your theme.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDepending on the theme you are trying to develop there are any number of fall wedding cake designs you could pursue, but a bright red cake adorned with daffodils or a light green design with daisy's are probably out. Instead, the autumn season is a great time to employ a rich chocolate colored cake (most bakeries will allow you to put any flavor of cake inside that you want and if your pastry chef is any good no one will be able to tell until the cake is cut) accented with blues, greens, or reds.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIndeed, a wedding cake iced in a rich chocolate ganache with chocolate roses or white chocolate roses and accented with high quality fresh fruit can be a stunning work of art that harkens to the traditional fall decor while maintaining a distinctly modern touch.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLikewise, lining dark chocolate scrolls vertically on the side of a fall wedding cake is a simple way to make a dramatic statement. Once again, use fresh fruit or flowers to accent each tier and cover the base of your cake jewelry.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOr why not choose a fondant design that artistically employs both chocolate and cream colored fondant. There are so many possibilities. Imagine a cream colored cake with chocolate silhouettes embedded in to the fondant. Furthermore, you could always choose an off white, three or four tiered, stacked cake decorated in a deep gold rope at the base of each tier and then strewn with lifelike marzipan leaves (or use silk leaves in autumn colors if you can't find a pastry chef with the skill to create the leaves) to develop your fall wedding theme.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI would be remiss to conclude this article on fall wedding cake designs without pointing out that some of the most dramatic options are not cake at all: Take the Pavlova for example. This healthier alternative to cake can draw as many ooh's and aah's on display as they do when they melt in your wedding guest's mouth.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor a fall wedding cake substitute, try a hazelnut pavlova brushed in chocolate and topped with an apricot whipping cream and dressed with a handmade chocolate design as simple or intricate as you choose. Or perhaps you would prefer some of them be topped with a fresh seasonal berry. They can now be displayed simply by placing them on a chocolate covered cake stand big enough to hold your desired number of servings. As you serve them, consider adding a drizzle of apricot sauce to each plate for a truly unforgettable wedding experience.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe great opportunity that autumn weddings bring from a design standpoint is the chance to play with the rich, warm colors of the season. There is so much you can do to embrace the season and in turn end up with a celebration you will look back on with pride for years to come, and as far as the reception is concerned it all begins with a well thought out fall wedding cake design.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAbout the Author: Jeanette Shinn\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJeanette Shinn is a wedding professional with over a dozen years experience making dreams come alive. Find tips and accessories from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com/cake-jewelry.php\"\u003ecake jewelry\u003c/a\u003e to \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com/cinderella-favors.php\"\u003eCinderella Themed Wedding Favors \u003c/a\u003eoptions at\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com/\"\u003e http://www.ExcitingWeddingFavors.com\u003c/a\u003e. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articleattack.com/authors/2877/Jeanette-Shinn\"\u003eView all articles by Jeanette Shinn\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSource: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articleattack.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.articleattack.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-1210230453815616106?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/1210230453815616106/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/fall-wedding-cake-designs-study-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1210230453815616106"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1210230453815616106"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/fall-wedding-cake-designs-study-in.html","title":"Fall Wedding Cake Designs: A Study in Opportunity"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ5xnvc8eI/AAAAAAAAAaU/8SikzhpHJFo/s72-c/summernick514.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-1474411920059338496"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-08T07:24:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:19:02.175-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Finding Fall Wedding Venues"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ6qXvc8gI/AAAAAAAAAak/1V2_ptyvbg4/s1600-h/KaitlinMike416.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085261797600850434\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ6qXvc8gI/AAAAAAAAAak/1V2_ptyvbg4/s400/KaitlinMike416.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBy \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articleattack.com/authors/2877/Jeanette-Shinn\"\u003eJeanette Shinn\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eChoosing a venue for a fall wedding is an exercise in vision. A successful choice of locations for an autumn nuptial will reward the bride with memories and wedding photography that should make any bride proud.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe standard, over-used, modern wedding venues such as hotel ballrooms and golf courses are fine for brides who want a wedding just like every other wedding they've attended in their life. But for the bride bold enough to plan a wedding that sits outside the traditional wedding season, same ol' same ol' is not enough. Rather, choose a location for your wedding which will pay dividends for you, your wedding photography, and your guests by rewarding you with a sweeping view of the beauty of the fall season.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFortunately, there are many ways to achieve such a lofty goal. If you live in or near the countryside some of my favorite fall wedding venue options are as follows:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOrchard: An orchard brings built in leaf color opportunities. Create your own outdoor chapel with colorful trees providing the decor.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBarn: One of the most memorable wedding venues I have ever seen was created with an old weathered barn as the starting point. The bridal party took long swaths of off white fabric and hung it from the rafters to transform the rustic structure into a tasteful cathedral. Of course you can dress it up or down from there. Add hay bales, gords, pumpkins, and bushels of the fall harvest or dress it up with white chairs and silver accents. Either way, whether you leave the doors open so your guests can admire the changing colors of the season or wait to throw the doors open after the celebration a barn could make a great venue for your fall wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCountryside Lodge: Imagine your fall wedding in a lodge nestled in the hills (or better yet, mountains) with a glass wall revealing the grandeur of the season's colors. Enough said. Old Country Church: Long eschewed by modern society, these old structures offer character that you just can not find anywhere else - and by definition the location of many of them makes them an ideal backdrop for an autumn wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eVineyard: In many ways this offers the same opportunities as an orchard, except vineyards are often already equipped with venues designed to accommodate the general public. If you must stay in the city your choices are considerably more limited, but you are not without hope in finding a venue for a fall wedding:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePark: In your town, you know where to go. Remember the color of Central Park in New York? What about Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C.? Millennium Park in Chicago? Boston Commons? You get the idea. Of course you have to adjust to local weather considerations. For example, it rains a lot in the fall in Vancouver so an outdoor fall wedding might not be feasible. So it might be necessary to choose a hotel or restaurant (or the aquarium?) with views overlooking Stanley Park for your wedding. Other cities might not allow weddings in the park. Check with you local municipalities.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eZoo: Many major zoos have facilities ideal for hosting private functions and the nature of a zoo is to design a place that brings a little bit of the wild into the city. That is a perfect scenario for one looking for a great fall wedding venue.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEstate: Every community has a number of estates that have been cultivated over the years in an attempt to bring a little bit of the best of the countryside back into the city. Some of these are made available for special events and make a great venue for a fall wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOld Church: The old churches of the city are much different than the quaintness of the old country churches. These tend to be bigger, often made of stone and are appropriate for grand wedding celebrations year around. For a fall wedding, however, you want to find one that has managed to maintain grounds around the building or is next to a city park that will reward you with a dramatic view of the glory of the fall season as you exit the church as a newly married couple.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThese are just a few suggestions for fall wedding venues. I doubt it is possible to exhaust the possibilities without traveling to every hamlet in the world, but these are a good place to start.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eUltimately, if you want to put together a fall wedding you can choose literally any venue that will reward you with a sweeping view of the color of autumn and not go wrong.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAbout the Author: Jeanette Shinn\u003cbr /\u003eJeanette Shinn is a wedding professional with over a dozen years experience making dreams come alive. Find tips and accessories from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com/cake-jewelry.php\"\u003ecake jewelry\u003c/a\u003e to \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com/cinderella-favors.php\"\u003eCinderella Themed Wedding Favors \u003c/a\u003eoptions at\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com/\"\u003e http://www.ExcitingWeddingFavors.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articleattack.com/authors/2877/Jeanette-Shinn\"\u003eView all articles by Jeanette Shinn\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSource: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articleattack.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.articleattack.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-1474411920059338496?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/1474411920059338496/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/finding-fall-wedding-venues.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1474411920059338496"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/1474411920059338496"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/finding-fall-wedding-venues.html","title":"Finding Fall Wedding Venues"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ6qXvc8gI/AAAAAAAAAak/1V2_ptyvbg4/s72-c/KaitlinMike416.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-8925056762300962339"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-07T14:06:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:27:14.932-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ceremony"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coming Up With The Best Wedding Planning Ideas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ_NHvc8jI/AAAAAAAAAa8/oWq681qLmuw/s1600-h/reneeed148.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085266792647815730\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ_NHvc8jI/AAAAAAAAAa8/oWq681qLmuw/s400/reneeed148.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBy: Denise Sanger\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eComing up with the best wedding planning ideas can be a tedious task. Where do you even start? Here are three major sources to come up with some of the best wedding planning ideas to help you with your wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThemed weddings are a great source to generate some of the very best wedding planning ideas. There are so many themed weddings to choose from, that you are very likely to find a theme that will fit the image of how you want your wedding to be. The reason why themed weddings contain some the best wedding planning ideas, is because they have many options for not only wedding decorations but also for the party favors. Themed weddings can provide easy selections to go along with your wedding to make planning much easier.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSome of the very best wedding planning ideas com from personalized weddings. You can create a custom tailored wedding dress that would be one of a kind for your wedding day. There are many wedding dress styles to choose from. You can choose flowers and decorations that match the wedding parties favorite color or correspond with the wedding season. Wedding cakes could be multi flavored for your guests enjoyment. Some of the very best wedding planning ideas come from adding culture to your wedding. If the bride and groom come form different ethnic backgrounds you could have each family bring food from both ethnic cultures instead of hiring a caterer. A great way for the bride and groom to personalize their wedding is to do such things as take dance lessons to perform a specific dance at their wedding or maybe perform a certain song that has meaning to the couple.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe wedding party can come up with some of the best wedding planning ideas by looking at past weddings done by others. You can generate some of the best wedding planning ideas from adding onto the ideas of others. Building on the ideas of past ideas used can keep the same concepts but end up with different results. These results can end up being some of the most creative and best wedding planning solutions.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe best wedding planning ideas usually come up with personalized touches which is what makes those ideas so great. The best wedding planning ideas are those that are unique and separate themselves from the basic wedding styles that we see today.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDenise is the owner of \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.buyweddingfavorsonline.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.buyweddingfavorsonline.com/\u003c/a\u003e , your source for inexpensive wedding favors and wedding decorations.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eArticle Source: http://www.ArticleBiz.com\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-8925056762300962339?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/8925056762300962339/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/coming-up-with-best-wedding-planning.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/8925056762300962339"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/8925056762300962339"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/coming-up-with-best-wedding-planning.html","title":"Coming Up With The Best Wedding Planning Ideas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpJ_NHvc8jI/AAAAAAAAAa8/oWq681qLmuw/s72-c/reneeed148.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-3144321443302313694"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-05T15:50:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:25:16.098-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ceremony"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Looking for unique music for your wedding?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"If you would like a unique song or two for your first dance or ceremony I highly recommend listing to Adrina Thorpe's Disk \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.adrinathorpe.com/\"\u003e\"Elusive\"\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTwo of her songs \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.adrinathorpe.com/content/adrina/adrina-songs/fly.mp3\"\u003e\"Fly, Fly, Fly\"\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.adrinathorpe.com/content/adrina/adrina-songs/did-you-think.mp3\"\u003e\"Did You Think\"\u003c/a\u003e would make beatiful additions to your wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYour can also listen to her most recent songs \u003ca href\u003d\"http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction\u003duser.viewprofile\u0026amp;friendID\u003d5002351\u0026amp;Mytoken\u003d20050804235136\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-3144321443302313694?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/3144321443302313694/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/looking-for-unique-music-for-your_05.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/3144321443302313694"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/3144321443302313694"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/looking-for-unique-music-for-your_05.html","title":"Looking for unique music for your wedding?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-3809471534852142866"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-05T09:35:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:22:04.511-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Customizing Wedding Cake Toppers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpKAcnvc8lI/AAAAAAAAAbM/EUTLpthFxcg/s1600-h/05.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085268158447415890\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpKAcnvc8lI/AAAAAAAAAbM/EUTLpthFxcg/s400/05.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBy: Jeanette Shinn\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWedding cake toppers come in virtually every style, or theme you can imagine. You can find tops that feature the bride and groom on a motorbike or near a wishing well. You can have your cake crowned with a crown made of burnished metals, porcelain, or glass. Many people still enjoy the humorous figurines that depict the bride dragging her groom to the church. Other's choose porcelain or glass figurines of doves, dolphins, or some other animal. Some go for glamorous and elegant cake jewelry while others prefer themed wedding cake toppers that depict their wedding theme or even their ethnic or religious identities.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhatever their style preference, most women dream of their wedding day - and they usually have a pretty vivid image of what their wedding cake will be, and one of the most important points of a wedding cake is of course the wedding cake topper.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCreate Perfection\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhile shopping for your wedding cake topper you will probably come across several that would have been perfect. Perfect, that is, if it were not for one little thing.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBut why should you give up that perfect top because it isn't exactly what you are looking for? Finding the exact cake top you are looking for is especially hard if your wedding has a very specific theme or color scheme.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe next best thing to do if you can't find perfect - is create perfect.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSimple Fix\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOnce you have found that nearly perfect top, why not add some silk or fresh flowers that will match or compliment the colors in the cake that you commissioned? In many cases you can do this yourself or have your florist do it. Either way you choose to do it, by arranging the additional flowers in and around your choice for the cake topper you can suddenly have a top that is unique to your wedding. The silk flowers compliment the rest of the wedding cake by adding a splash of color to the top - which sometimes has too much white in it anyway.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eStunning Elegance\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTo add even more beauty to your cake, consider buying cake jewelry that is designed to accent the entire cake by having an element for each tier. It's an elegant touch that not every one has discovered yet.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnother option that it certainly due for a return to popularity is to rent a water fall that sits between the first and second tier of the cake. Then personalize it by wrapping some silk flowers around the pillars that holds the top tier. These simple tips can help you add color and elegance to your wedding cake topper, and your entire cake.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJeanette Shinn is a wedding professional with over a dozen years experience making wedding dreams come alive. Jeanette is always adding new and exciting wedding ideas and tips at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.excitingweddingfavors.com./\"\u003ehttp://www.excitingweddingfavors.com./\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-3809471534852142866?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/3809471534852142866/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/customizing-wedding-cake-toppers.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/3809471534852142866"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/3809471534852142866"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/customizing-wedding-cake-toppers.html","title":"Customizing Wedding Cake Toppers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-2342935236612035963"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-04T09:21:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-03T18:22:37.383-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ceremony"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Why a Wedding Planner Is A Good Idea"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpKBv3vc8mI/AAAAAAAAAbU/EtPqGuw4BrE/s1600-h/04.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg id\u003d\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085269588671525474\" style\u003d\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand\" alt\u003d\"\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_utb8L4RbY0k/RpKBv3vc8mI/AAAAAAAAAbU/EtPqGuw4BrE/s400/04.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBy Mayoor Patel\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhy a Wedding Planner Is A Good IdeaWhile some people hesitate to hire a wedding planner, there are some very good reasons why you should give this idea some serious thought. Here are some points to consider as you think about the feasibility of hiring someone to plan your wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhether you are going with traditional or modern, there is a world of details to be taken care of, unless you plan on something very small and intimate, such as a home wedding. As the guest list grows, so does the number of details that have to be addressed and the decisions that have to be made. Someone who is skilled at planning a wedding can take on many of those details without having to involve the bride or groom, leaving both of them a little more time to enjoy being engaged.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHaving someone to do the legwork of finding and evaluating different vendors can take a load off the bride and groom. When it comes to finding patterns for the bridesmaid's dresses and locating the best tuxedo shops for the groom party, a good wedding planner knows where to look. He or she will also have a handy list of reliable vendors for such essentials as evaluating bakeries for the cakes, renting chairs for the wedding and the reception, lining up a band, and renting the facilities for the ceremony. Having a planner that knows his or her stuff can weed out options that are not all that good and focus in on the outlets that will make your wedding plans progress smoothly. That makes a big difference. Instead of having to spend weeks sorting through this sort of thing, the bridge and groom can sit down with the wedding planner for an afternoon and take a look at the recommendations.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAlong with seeing to details and making sure the choices of vendors are only the best, a person who plans weddings will also be able to keep everything on track the day of the wedding. The bride and groom can focus on getting ready for the ceremony and not have to worry about the flowers being late or having the guestbook in the right place. With the precision of a drill sergeant, the planner will keep things moving right along.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA wedding planner will make life so much easier for you, beginning months before the event and even up to making sure everything is perfect as you exchange vows. If you are getting married soon, contact some planners today and let them show you just what they can do.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAbout the Author: Mayoor PatelMayoor Patel is the writer for the website \u003ca href\u003d\"http://weddings.wares-are.us/\"\u003ehttp://weddings.wares-are.us/\u003c/a\u003e. Please visit for information on all things concerned with Wedding Planner View all articles by Mayoor Patel\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSource: www.articleattack.com\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-2342935236612035963?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/2342935236612035963/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/why-wedding-planner-is-good-idea.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/2342935236612035963"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/2342935236612035963"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/why-wedding-planner-is-good-idea.html","title":"Why a Wedding Planner Is A Good Idea"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-456833477681159479"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-01T15:48:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:17:33.613-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Unique Wedding Favors - Wedding Favor Ideas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"By Yolanda Nash\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe wedding is soon and all your guests are arriving from out of state. All of that hard work from your bridesmaids, groomsmen, family and friends is finally paying off. You want a really great way to show your appreciation to your guests for making it to your wedding. Well their is no better way than with favors. Wedding favors are keepsakes that your guests can take home and always remember your wedding day every time they look at the wedding favors that you purchased for them. So why not get some really fun and unique wedding favors that will give the guests something to cherish for years to come. So below I have listed a few different unique wedding favors and ideas.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngagement ring key chain\u003c/strong\u003e favor is an excellent choice for any wedding event. The favor makes a great addition to any decor and it has a really huge appeal to you and your guests. The favor comes packaged really nicely and makes for a really stunning favor. Your guests can use this as a key chain holder and they will always remember your wedding day every time they turn the key on their home.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass grapes place card holders\u003c/strong\u003e. Now if you want your guests heads to turn then you need these place card holders. You can choose either pink or white for the color of the place card holders and they make for a stunning presentation for any wedding. Simply tuck the place card in between the grapes and that is it. These grape place card holders make great wedding favors as well. These will make a really great ice breaker at your reception tables.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScented gown sachet place card holders.\u003c/strong\u003e Now these place card holders are great for your bridal shower or for your wedding as well. The place card holders look just like real gowns with every detail you would expect in a real designer dress is in the place card holder: embroidered floral pattern, tiny satin bow cinching the gown's waist, even a little white, hand-tied metal clothes hanger which doubles as a place card holder.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThese are just a few of the many different unique wedding favors that you can choose for your wedding. So just browse around and I am sure that you will find the perfect favors for your wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFree Shipping on \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.yolandasweddingfavors.com/\"\u003ewedding favors\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.yolandasweddingfavors.com/\"\u003ewedding gifts\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.yolandasweddingfavors.com/\"\u003ewedding accessories\u003c/a\u003e. So if you are looking for some nice gifts for your wedding party or great wedding reception favors we got you covered.\u003cbr /\u003eArticle Source: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articlebiz.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.articlebiz.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-456833477681159479?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/456833477681159479/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/unique-wedding-favors-wedding-favor.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/456833477681159479"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/456833477681159479"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/unique-wedding-favors-wedding-favor.html","title":"Unique Wedding Favors - Wedding Favor Ideas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597726044269936042.post-238382160003800017"},"published":{"$t":"2007-07-01T15:40:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-31T20:25:58.686-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ceremony"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reception"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Perfect Wedding decorations"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"By Yehiel Carter\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYou have bean waiting for your special wedding day your whole life. In your mind you have everything planned out, the dress, the flowers, the décor and the vow. And finally, when the wedding day is close on your heels you planning everything to go right, everything to look stunning and the wedding to breeze by like a dream. To ensure that your wedding day is all that and more you will have to put in a lot of time and effort in the months preceding it.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA lot of planning has to be made, a number of actions have to be taken. Deciding what your wedding décor is going to look like is just one of them. never less, despite being just one of the very many nitty-gritty's of the wedding your big day decorations is an important subject so spend good time planning exactly how it's going to be. How you will decorate your wedding (that is the ceremony area and the reception hall) will depend on a many factorsTo ensure that your wedding day is all that and more you will have to put in a lot of time and effort in the months preceding it.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA number of plans have to be made, a number of decisions have to be taken. Deciding what your wedding décor will be is just one of them.However, despite being just one of the very many nitty-gritty's of the wedding your wedding decorations is an important subject so spend good time deciding exactly how it's going to be. How you will decorate your wedding (that is the ceremony area and the reception hall) will depend on a lot of factorsa.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea. Theme-\u003c/strong\u003e The theme you will choose for wedding – Whether you choose to have a special theme wedding or not there will have to be a theme according to which you will be deciding your wedding décor. The wedding should reflect the taste of you and your spouse to be and at the same time echo the general mood of your gests. Decide if you want a fun party wedding or a traditional ceremony first and then go ahead and choose your colors and decorations.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eb. The time of your wedding\u003c/strong\u003e – The time of the year that you choose to get married will always have a role to play in how you will decorate your wedding. Say for instance, an outdoor wedding during winter months in say Chicago would be an impossible idea. Thus planning a garden arrangement would be foolish.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec. Site Wedding VS Idea Wedding\u003c/strong\u003e – Simply put, a site wedding is one where the wedding décor is primarily dependant on the location of the wedding itself. So if you have managed to arrange your ceremony in a medieval castle or a yacht you can decorate it keeping in mind the locale and the ambiance of the wedding site. On a second thought if your wedding is to be in an otherwise non-descript area (like say your backyard) you can concentrate on a certain specific theme (or idea) to create a special atmosphere. This will be what is called an idea wedding. A Hawaiian beach party theme, a wild west theme or a Classical theme can turn any boring backyard into a partying hotspot.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ed. Budget\u003c/strong\u003e – Finally, your budget will decide exactly how you may or may not decorate your wedding. No point planning bouquets of imported flowers and swans and ice sculptures if you are on a low budget that doesn't permit you anything more than a priest! Despite the way you choose to decorate your wedding, do make sure that the ceremony location and the reception hall reflect what is after all intrinsic to the event ----- the lover's union.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eRomance, if not anything else should be one of the basic requisites during a weddings, however they are done up. And if you get no accessories to push up the romance quotient don't worry wear that special look in your eyes that says you are happy, that ought to do well enough.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYehiel Carter can help you with anything related to planning your wedding, He is an expert on wedding planning and etiquette. For more information and advice go to: \u003ca title\u003d\"http://www.bestweddinginstructor.com/bestweddingever\" href\u003d\"http://www.bestweddinginstructor.com/bestweddingever\"\u003ehttp://www.bestweddinginstructor.com/bestweddingever\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eArticle Source: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.articlebiz.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.articlebiz.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003cimg width\u003d'1' height\u003d'1' src\u003d'https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1597726044269936042-238382160003800017?l\u003dwww.bridalscoop.com' alt\u003d'' /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/feeds/238382160003800017/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/perfect-wedding-decorations.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/238382160003800017"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1597726044269936042/posts/default/238382160003800017"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.bridalscoop.com/2007/07/perfect-wedding-decorations.html","title":"Perfect Wedding decorations"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JLP"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"08725589957028749168"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});