December 4, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Everyones wedding day is unique and special, but there are certain flowers that we all die for when talking about that special day. And even thou many of us might use the same flowers we all used them in different ways, that is what makes our special day unique.
Through this article, I will take you down a very special garden so that you can pick some of the most wanted wedding flowers for you special day.
What would the world be like without roses? They are well known to inspire love and love and beauty, they also impose great elegance. From experience, roses are easy to work with. They allow themselves to be used in different types of arrangements such as kissing balls, centerpieces, bridal or bridesmaid bouquets. You can never go wrong with roses, especially these days when rose varieties keep increasing.
Along the same path, we have tall calla lilies which are beautiful and elegant. They do not require much effort since because they are beautiful just as they are. Commonly used for bridal bouquets, calla lily flowers only need around half a dozen callas wrapped with a stunning ribbon and you have yourself a beautiful bouquet. Mini callas are also well known to fit perfectly for grooms boutonnieres. Most brides go for the classic white callas, while others take risks and use more colorful ones. Either way, all calla lilies add elegance and beauty to wedding portraits.
If you have always dreamed of beauty and elegance for your wedding, but you are under a budget, ranunculus flowers are the perfect choice. They will not only suit your budget but also are the closest choice to roses and peonies. They also come in many different colors, open beautifully, and look extremely sweet and romantic.
For a vintage or an antique wedding, gardenias are the most wanted. These majestic flowers inspire purity, love and devotion. Moreover, gardenia flowers embellish your wedding flowers and decor to a platinum level. For white colored weddings, these flowers will scream elegance. If you wish to add a little bit of color, they go well with roses or colorful anemones.
Anemone flowers are the latest trend for weddings, and are simple, amazingly beautiful and unique in their kind. These flowers have gained a strong position in the wedding flower business lately. The white anemone with the black center is the perfect choice for an all black and white wedding. For a more spring or summer like wedding, anemones also come in bright stunning colors.
Most, if not all of these wedding flowers, are extremely popular by diy brides, wedding planners and florists. That is why they are qualified as the most wanted flowers for wedding.
December 2, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
In 2008, more than two million couples married in the United States alone. While in Canada, around 115,000 marriages happen daily. China, the most populous country, has 9 million marrying couples every year, spending $19,900 dollars per wedding. Such an escalating rate attracted many capitalists to what we know today as the wedding industry.
The wedding industry is composed of many business enterprises including the jewelleries, caterers, couture, flower shops, printing press, music, transportation, photography and videography. Because no company provide all of this in one-stop shop, the wedding planning sector also emerged to relieve couples from the stress. A recent study showed that one out of two brides hire a wedding consultant for the planning.
This industry has further expanded to education sector. The increasing number of schools offering certification on wedding planning and management is an evident of a sustainable industry.
In discussing such occasion with a wedding planner, the usual spending goes to reception cite, engagement ring, honeymoon, wedding rings, photography and video, rehearsal dinner, bridal gown, bridal accessories, bridesmaids, flowers, music, limousines or any transportation, formal wear, and the clergy or chapel.
The industry started as a potential commerce when women were regarded as a commodity and sold in exchange for valuable goods like cattle and grain. In history, wedding ceremonies mark the alliances of powerful tribes or families known today as arranged marriages. The following decades have changed but weddings still played an important role in the society. In some countries, a wedding ceremony reflects the societal status and economic class of a couple. Hence, lavishness in gowns, themes, and reception has become a trend.
Globalization further contributed to the growing industry. As the 60’s and 70’s marked the non-traditional wedding ‘a ceremony outside the church’ destination wedding becomes a vogue. Tourism turned out to be an important economic factor giving ample revenue to countries. The weddings of Hollywood artists greatly intensified the trend.
For example, a traditional Japanese wedding would cost a couple an average of $70,000 according to the Census of Japan in 2005. Because marrying in Guam is cheaper by 60%, the Pacific Daily News reported a 25% wedding of Japanese couple in Guam last year.
Las Vegas, Nevada is ranked as number one city where most couple from all over the world plan to wed, with around 106,000 weddings a year. It is followed by Istanbul, Turkey with 92,000 annually. Gatlinburg in Tennessee and New Orleans in Louisiana, both in the United States, are the next in line respectively. Expensive destination weddings are the Caribbean, Mexico, and almost all parts of Europe.
The Philippine wedding suppliers also penetrated the global market in 2008. Banquet Specialty Shoppe Inc. provide services to several Asia Pacific events. The Jardin de Miramar gained recognition internationally when it was featured in the international news agencies Associated Press and Reuters. Led by Mr. Lito Genilo, the Smart Shot Studio received recognitions from the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and its local counterpart, Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (WPPP).
December 1, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
If you are not into strapless ball gowns, yet you’re not sure on how to choose the right dress from the sea of simpleelegant wedding dresses, read onAdapted loosely and modified fromDresses-Shopping.com
THE A LINE DRESS.
A gown with a panel or seam(s) running up the front. The unbroken lines give you height.
FLOOR LENGTH EMPIRE WAISTS
are one of your best options. Thevertical linegives an illusion of height. It is not recommended if you have a beautiful hour glass figures, where you should be accentuating those curves.
V OR U-NECK?
They give the impression of a longer neck. This is unless you are not bony at your chest area. Stay away from a revealing or V-U neck which might cheapen the look.
MERMAID CUT.
If you’re slim and petite consider this style. It’s fitted like an evening gown up top and has all the bounce and swirl of a ball gown below. Not recommended if you have a tummy or imperfect posture but it can be minimized with a girdle. A-line.
“Think of it as your very own scaled down version of a ball gown.” – Bride Chic
COLUMNAR SILHOUETTES
Sheath and evening gown silhouettes, long and columnar will flatter your figure.
FOR A SLIM LOOK
Focus on “length” over “volume” inyour skirt partof yourwedding dress.
LONG AND STRAIGHT SLEEVES
Choose sleeves that are long and straight, instead of puffy and big shoulder pads. (Think Princess Diana’s gown which looks dated because of puffy sleeves compared to Princess Grace of Monaco)
WHAT ABOUT PRINTS, LACE, MOTIFS, BEADS AND SEQUINS?
Prints, lace, any motifs, beaded/sequined patterns should be scaled down and worn on the upper portions of the body. Busy designs below the waist (even small ones) draw all eyes downward.
SOFT AND SHEER FABRICS FOR ELEGANCE
Use soft and sheer fabrics like crepe and chiffon that drape to the body, to create a delicate elegance.
The less fussy, simple and elegant style of wedding dresses will improve your personal temperament, and indicate your taste. With classic simplistic designs and clean lines, less is sometimes more when trying to look amazing.
The simple wedding gown should be designed to draw attention from the dress itself and allow the beauty of the bride to shine through. The simple dress should not differ from the beauty of the bride and take center stage itself, remember the bride should wear the dress not the other way around.
Classic wedding dressdesigns include some wonderful gowns from Vera Wang, Sharon Hoey and other popular designers. The simple white silk backless gown always look stunning as worn by Jennifer Aniston on her wedding day.
More structured lines with no straps falling to the ground brings to mind wonderful visions of Grace Kelly and that old Hollywood glamour. This type of wedding dresses can also be subtly influenced by other styles and eras keeping in tune with the brides personal taste.
Choosing a simple wedding dress design can be a fashion choice, or just the preferred look. But one of the main reasons why some brides choose simple wedding dresses is the cost. The more intricate the wedding dresses, the higher the cost. Many designers prefer to designsimple wedding dressescompared to really busy dresses. Others also like the classic lines of simple wedding dresses compared to the really intricate wedding dresses.
Other reasons may be the simplicity of the ceremony; a civil wedding usually just needs a simple wedding dress compared to an all out church wedding. Some brides could also prefer simple wedding dresses for their elaborate weddings. It is sometimes all in the preference of the bride. The simple wedding dresses could also be a family heirloom or tradition that is handed down from mother to daughter. Simple wedding dresses can also be a statement of how you wish your wedding to be simple and not complicated at all.
November 29, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Wedding celebration is not all about the fun activities and food. It is also about the solemnity of wedding ceremony speech, which is prepared by special people important to the bride and groom to welcome them into the amazing union they have both willingly entered together.
As mentioned, the honor of delivering a wedding speech is usually given only to those who are really close to the couple. These usually are the parents and the best man. The order of the speeches is generally as follows: the bride’s father’s speech which includes a toast to the bride and groom; the bridegroom then comes in to respond to the father of the bride’s speech, and includes a toast to the bridesmaids; and then the best man’s speech is a response on behalf of the bridesmaids, and should be lighthearted and humorous.
Avoid making wedding speeches that are more than three to five minutes in length as you would not want to bore the newlyweds and the guests. It should be short but simple and remarkable heartfelt messages or advices.
List all the things you want to say in your wedding speech. Later on, you can narrow it down to the most essential and interesting things only. Making an outline and drafting it first before making the final wedding ceremony speech is very helpful. It helps also if you practice in front of a mirror as frequently as you can or ask someone to help you out by pretending to be an audience at the wedding reception. The most important thing in making wedding speech is that it should show how much you care for the couple. Wedding speeches are the big moments when the guests will either laugh and cheer – or yawn and look at their watches. So it is important that wedding speeches must have the following characteristics:
1. Sincerity – The message you intend to deliver must be heartfelt and moving to the audience.
2. Humor – The message must tickle the whole audience without being offensive to anyone. Never attempt humor that embarrasses anyone in the audience, especially the bride and groom.
3. Flow – There must be a smooth flow of your speech and smooth transitions in your speech. Make sure you read it and practice it several times out loud prior to the big day.
4. Impact – There must be great openings and endings so that your speech can have an impact on the newlyweds and the audience.
It really is quite simple but it takes some effort on your part. Following this guide will help you to deliver a smooth and great wedding ceremony speech.
November 29, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Marriage is one of the most solemn and life-changing rite of passage a woman would undergo. But that does not mean that she cant enjoy her last day as a single woman with friends. If anything, it is a must that she indulges in their company, as well as some bachelorette party games in order to build up excitement and prevent pre-wedding jitters. But a maid-of-honor has to be careful when planning these things, because they could potentially have negative physical implications on the wedding party if taken out of control. For classy bachelorette party games suggestions, you can refer to the list below:
Trivia games Do some research on the bride, groom and their relationship with each other, and have the entourage guess the answers, either individually or in teams. Set up questions that are quirky and obscure like her pet peeves, that weird romantic moment with her husband-to-be and perhaps, her past romantic blunders, and see who among the contestants know a lot. Obviously, the person who gets the most answers correct wins. For prizes, you can distribute chocolates, a bottle of wine or underwear, as bridesmaids are known to be as lucky as the bride in weddings. The objective of this game is to reinforce the presence of moral support for the relationship and to boost the brides confidence in what she intends to go through the day after her wedding.
I never This is a simple game. Chosen members of the entourage, if not all, will be given a series of scenarios in which they will admit to doing or never doing through taking shots. No one wins in this game, but it is still fun, nevertheless, as the game can be revealing. As an organizer, you have to be very creative at what you present, so you dont waste time with boring details. The advantage of doing this activity is that you can strengthen peoples bonds and let them get to know each other more. To save the people from getting drunk and knocked out easily, you might want to serve light drinks instead of tequila or beer.
Scavenger hunts To splash some fun controversy into the party, you can separate guests into smaller groups and put together a scavenger hunt of any item related to the couple, which guests will present to the bride once they have found an item. The team who gets the most items wins, of course, and you can have them choose any one of the treasures to keep. It would certainly be fun if you can actually get them to go outside the venue and search for the items in neighboring facilities. They (and especially you and the bride) would definitely get a kick out of carrying a life-size bride and groom doll in public. It can be a bit noisy, but, you can still consider it part of the classy bachelorette party games list.
Wedding gown creation Lastly, split the party guests into teams. Using tissue paper, have them create wedding gowns for the bride in under ten minutes. Afterwards, have them showcase their finished products and get the bride to judge. Allow them to use whatever they find in the venue as accessories. This should certainly be interesting and amusing to watch.
Bachelorette party games should not be uptight and formal, because that would defeat their purpose, but, you can keep it at a certain level of refinement through your mechanics and tools.