Backyard weddings can be popular options for summer weddings. They create personal and intimate weddings where guests can feel at home during the festivities. Follow these tips to plan the perfect backyard wedding.
On your special day, be sure you are prepared and have an emergency kit ready for you and your ladies. You can even go the extra step of having this kit available in the bathroom for all your lady guests. Here are things to include: Breath mints or mouth wash - so you feel fresh while you mingle. Fragrance - with your fresh breath, keep a fresh fragrance. Tweezers - for brows and for lashes that may clump with too much mascara.
Your first dance as a married couple is a memorable moment you won't want to forget. Make the moment even more romantic with one of these classic hits that create the perfect mood. 1. "At Last" by Etta James 2. "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley 3. "In My Life" by The Beatles 4. "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green 5. "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole 6. "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King 7. "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel
At bridal showers, games can be necessary additions that aren't always welcomed by guests. However, games serve as good ice breakers and they can be a lot of fun. Check out these games that guests will actually want to play. Who Am I? Each guest places the name of a celebrity on their forehead and the fellow guests give them hints about who their mystery person is until they guess the correct name.
Are you ready to set up your wedding registry? Starting a registry completely from scratch, on top of everything else you are planning, can get overwhelming. To help ease some stress, here is a quick list of dos and don'ts for setting up your wedding registry. DON'T wait to register. Register early to give your guests plenty of time to purchase gifts. DO make a list of everything you need and anything extra you want.
While a bride's wedding gown may get most of the attention, her veil is also important. Use these tips to help choose the right veil. Veil should complement your look: When selecting a veil, make sure you pick on that complements your look and not one that competes with it. Select a veil that fits the overall style of your dress, one that completes your desired wedding-day look.
(NewsUSA) - "And you'll be able to wear it again!" is a phrase often used around bridesmaids' dresses. Because a ridiculously expensive lime-green taffeta shepherdess gown is appropriate for almost any occasion, and the Peter Pan collar is poised to make a comeback any century now.
Public speaking can scare people who don't do it regularly. It gets even more daunting when you're asked to do it on a day you know that someone you're close to -- along with all their well-dressed friends and family members -- will remember forever.
Having a budget wedding doesn't necessarily have to mean you can't have creative and fun details, including a beautifully made custom wedding dress that comes in well within your budget. Creativity certainly doesn't have to cost a lot, and if you need to follow a strict budget but still want an elegant and unique wedding, the following DIY ideas could be just what you're looking for.
The chairs might be overlooked at your wedding, but you can make a statement with how you decorate them. Sashes: Putting sashes that match your wedding colors on chairs during the ceremony can add a subtle, elegant touch. Ribbons: Ribbons can add a decorative touch to the chairs. You can have them flow from the backs of the chairs or tie them in a bow.
Do you want to add a seasonal touch to your wedding? Check out these ideas for incorporating autumn decorations into your big day. 1. Leaf motif Use brightly colored leaves as place markers at your tables. This is a festive way to add some vibrancy to your wedding decor. 2. Harvest time Place hay bales and wheelbarrows near the venue entrance for a rustic farm feel that fits perfectly with the autumn weather. 3. Festive fruit
Here are 8 clever sayings you can put on a sign for the various events of your wedding day: For ceremony seating: 1. "Choose a seat, not a side. We're all family once the knot is tied!" 2. "Come as you are, stay as long as you can. We're all family here, so no seating plan!" For a beach wedding: 3. "Now that we shared some sandy kisses, celebrate with us as Mr. & Mrs." In front of table place cards:
Winter weddings can be unique, magical... and cold. But no one has to freeze! Here are some simple ideas to make your wedding party and guests feel comfortable and cozy throughout your big day. 1. Gift scarves or shawls to your bridesmaids to keep them warm and add extra flair to your wedding photos. 2. Purchase wool winter-themed socks for your groomsmen. 3. Find a faux fur coat for yourself - it can be both functional and fashionable.
You don't have to go out to have a fun or romantic evening with your new spouse. Check out these stay-at-home ideas for your next date night. Tournament of games: Challenge your special someone to a night of friendly competition by playing classic board games, video games, card games or even ping-pong. Enjoy a fire: Have a romantic evening at home in front of the fire place - with maybe even some marshmallows to roast - with your date for a relaxing evening at home.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Any married couple will tell you that stress is part of daily life. Marital conflicts such as disagreements about finances, kids and in-laws can all lead to increased stress among couples. Now, a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that arguments with your spouse have the potential to harm your health, starting in your gut.
You don't have to go out to have a fun or romantic evening with your new spouse. Check out these stay-at-home ideas for your next date night. Tournament of games: Challenge your special someone to a night of friendly competition by playing classic board games, video games, card games or even ping-pong. Enjoy a fire: Have a romantic evening at home in front of the fire place - with maybe even some marshmallows to roast - with your date for a relaxing evening at home.
Coupling finances. It's a catchphrase that's been described as perhaps the first "I do" for newlyweds, and it's especially relevant as we head into wedding season. Because as much as you may think no two people have ever been more in love than you are - hey, look at the size of that engagement ring! - the truth is that it could be less than smooth sailing ahead if you're not on the same page when it comes to financial matters.
If you want a relaxing honeymoon, but need to stick to a budget, check out these 10 destinations that won't break the bank. 1. Tulum, Mexico 2. Florida Keys 3. Ireland 4. Portugal 5. Jamaica 6. Lake Tahoe, Nevada 7. Rocky Mountains, Colorado 8. Mendocino, California 9. Big Sur, California 10. Havasupai, Arizona
