Every bride and groom come together with their own unique culture and heritage. It might be ethnic, religious, or regional, but just as a marriage is the union of two into one, so can a wedding be the perfect mix of both people’s traditions. These are some suggestions on how to successfully mix different cultural traditions into one beautiful wedding.
A good place to begin is by identifying which customs are most important to the bride and groom. From there, you can find ways to include the highlights of each culture, thereby honoring what is distinctive and special about each. Some of the main elements to discuss are: wedding ceremony, decorations, food, music, and special rituals. Then the bride and groom can pick through them to begin building their wedding.
The decor is often a good place to introduce a cultural motif. For instance, a bride whose parents hail from China might wish to choose red as her primary color, since it is the lucky color for Chinese weddings. A general Asian decorating scheme can be designed around the color red, paper lanterns, and the double happiness symbol, yet it would leave plenty of room to bring in elements of the groom’s heritage without competing.
Jewelry is an important wedding element in many cultures, and would be an excellent way to honor your heritage. In Persian tradition, the groom’s family showers fabulous gifts of bridal jewelry upon the lucky bride. In India, the bride’s family provides her with a multitude of gold bridal jewelry gifts to take her on the journey to becoming a married woman. For an Irish bride or groom, the claddagh ring or a Celtic knot wedding band would be very meaningful. These are all lovely customs which can very easily be blended into a wedding, even if the bride and groom do not share the same heritage.
Food is probably the number one way to blend cultural traditions in a wedding. After all, we might not all speak the same language, but food is an important part of celebrations in every place around the world. Now that food stations are so commonplace, it is quite manageable to mix various ethnic dishes along with more standard American wedding fare. You can easily have a pasta station next to one serving knishes, and no one will even bat an eyelash. Plus, your guests will be treated to a fantastic cross-cultural dinner.
Many cultures have special wedding rituals, which could be wonderful to include in a multi-cultural wedding. Let’s say that the groom’s family is from India and the bride is Jewish. Perhaps they could have an inter-denominational ceremony under a beautiful Chuppah. The day before the wedding, the groom’s family could hold a henna ceremony for the bride. By introducing some of the most significant customs from each family, the bride and groom will not only have their own special traditions included in the wedding, but will learn more about their future spouse’s heritage as well.
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, customs, and etiquette. At http://silverlandjewelry.com/, we have an elegant collection of bridal jewelry gifts to suit any taste and budget. As our gift to you, all jewelry orders over $99 receive complimentary shipping.
One of the best ways to add character to your wedding is by carefully planning all of the reception rentals. From the tent to chairs, tablecloths to teacups, each piece that you choose gives you the opportunity to add another layer of style to your wedding reception. This is a look at the commonly needed wedding reception rentals, along with tips on how to make the best selections.
The tent is the largest and most expensive wedding rental, so that is a good place to begin. In addition to the standard white tent with a peaked top, there are tents without internal poles (good for a wide open feeling), and clear top tents (a great way to let nature into your tent). Work with your tent specialist on determining which type of tent best suits the size of your guest list, the atmosphere you wish to create, and of course, your budget. When renting the reception tent, remember to reserve the extras you are likely to need, such as a dance floor and heaters or air conditioners for climate control.
After the tent, the reception rental with the largest impact will be the table linens. Some rental companies can carry well over 100,000 different tablecloths, so there is truly something to please everyone. You should begin your tablecloth selection process with an idea of the color palette and overall style of your wedding. From there, the staff will help you narrow down your options by showing you an array of linens in your favorite color with different textures, finishes, and even patterns. Once the tablecloths are chosen, you can decide on coordinating chair cushions or slipcovers.
There are nearly limitless possibilities when you are renting place settings for your wedding. It goes far beyond basic white china with a gold rim. For a contemporary wedding, there are square plates and chargers. Brides who are having very elegant weddings and wearing a lot of fancy crystal bridal jewelry will like ornately patterned china with rich colors and metallic accents. Or select a pastel floral china pattern for a delicate vintage table. The rental shop will lay the tablecloths you have selected on a display table so you can see how each type of place setting would look when the table is fully assembled. Extra interest can be added by mixing up coordinating china patterns for the various sizes of plates that make up a full setting.
To complete your tables, you will need stemware. Heavy crystal with elaborate cuts will suit a very formal reception. For a daytime look, something more delicate with minimal faceting would be lovely. Gorgeous colored glasses are another option, and work beautifully in creating a layered tone-on-tone effect. If you prefer a clean and modern look for your wedding, stemless crystal will fit the bill.
Finally, there are all of the extras that you may wish to rent for your wedding reception. One of the most popular additions is crystal chandeliers, which add elegance to any space, not to mention a fabulous sparkle to rival the most beautiful bridal jewelry. You might also want fabric to drape the walls, ceilings, or tent poles or large potted trees to bring the outside in. The last finishing details include things such as candelabras and specialty serving pieces. With all of your rentals lined up, you can be sure that your wedding reception will have great style and just the look you desire.
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, style, and society. For the best selection of fabulous crystal bridal jewelry, visit us at http://www.silverlandjewelry.com/. We are pleased to offer free shipping on all jewelry orders over $99.
The seating chart is not anyone’s favorite part of wedding planning, but it is one of the keys to the success of the event. If done well, the seating chart will ensure that all of the guests have a wonderful time, that conversation flows easily, and maybe a romance or two will even blossom. If done carelessly, on the other hand, guests will remember your wedding as dull, too loud, or uncomfortable. These are the tricks to putting together excellent wedding seating charts.
The place to begin planning your wedding seating chart is with the head table, and then you can work outward from there. The fact of the matter is that if you are using traditional round tables for your reception, there is a pecking order; the seats closest to the head table are the premier spots, and should be designated for the most important guests. In addition, you will need to decide on the type of head table you prefer: sweetheart, traditional with entire bridal party, or family oriented with the newlyweds’ parents.
If your style is traditional in everything from your wedding vows to your gown and jewelry, you might prefer the classic head table with the entire bridal party. This table is often long or U-shaped, set to face the rest of the reception tables. The biggest dilemma with a traditional head table is what to do with the spouses or dates of the wedding party. This is something that has to be determined based on the specifics of your wedding. For instance, if you have a fairly small bridal party, you can seat the spouses of the bridesmaids and groomsmen at the head table with their significant others.
In some instances, though, seating dates with the wedding party would make for an unreasonably large number of people to fit at one table. Should that be the case, do your best to seat the wedding party’s dates at tables with their other family and friends, or at least at the nearest table to the head table so they do not feel completely abandoned. The reality is that the members of the wedding party will be tied up during the ceremony and dinner portion of the wedding, so they should be discouraged from bringing casual dates who will not know anyone else there. Obviously, the bridesmaids and groomsmen will bring their spouses or serious partners; if most of the bridal party will be bringing a guest, think about seating the bridesmaids and groomsmen among the rest of the guests so they can sit with their dates. The bride and groom can either sit at a sweetheart table or share a round table with their parents or other immediate family.
Beyond the head table, the most important people to seat at a wedding reception are the parents of the bride and groom. With so many blended families around today, this can be a dicey proposition, akin to walking a tightrope. The key is to make all of the parents feel equally important. The way to pull that off is by seating each group of parents at their own table which is equally close to the head table. That way, the groom’s mother and stepmother will not spend the entire evening giving each other dirty looks across the table while making snippy remarks about each other’s attire and wedding jewelry. Separate tables is the best way to maintain the peace amongst divorced parents and their new families.
Once the head table and parents have been addressed, start working your way out from the head table with siblings and grandparents, then aunts and uncles, and finally friends. Always take care to seat elderly guests away from loud speakers. Also keep in mind that the tables nearest the kitchen or restroom are considered the least desirable, so use those for guests who are unlikely to take offense, such as kids or your buddies. Never seat your boss back by the kitchen! Aim for a good mix of people who will have similar interests to keep conversation flowing, and do not relegate all of the singles to one table. They will feel less awkward if they are mixed in amongst a combination of other singles and some couples. As long as you remember that the number one goal of creating a seating chart is to ensure that all of your guests have the best time possible at your wedding, you will do just fine.
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, etiquette, and style. Visit us at http://silverlandjewelry.com/ to find the perfect wedding jewelry for everyone in your wedding. As our gift to you, all jewelry orders over $99 receive free shipping.
Sure, everyone has a band or a d.j. at their wedding, but why stop there? If you really want to wow your guests, think outside the box, and provide some fun and different entertainment which will set your wedding apart, play up your theme, or just plan make for a great party experience. To get you started, check out these unique ideas for wedding entertainment.
Adding special details to a wedding is a fantastic way to give it a personality all its own. As every bride knows, the custom bridal jewelry or artisan designed invitations will make her wedding one-of-a-kind. The entertainment is no exception to this rule. Let’s say you were having a tropical theme wedding, with a flowy bridal gown and custom beach wedding jewelry. Think beyond the steel drum band or Don Ho music, and treat your guests to a spectacular show they are not likely to forget. Firedancing with a Polynesian flair would be a dramatic addition to an outdoor evening wedding. Having a daytime tropical wedding? Why not incorporate some lovely hula dancers? Make it even more fun by having the dancers offer group lessons at the end of their performance so that your guests can give the hula a try.
The cocktail hour at your reception would be a wonderful place to treat your guests to something fun and different. Think about ways in which the entertainment will surprise and delight them. If it can tie in with your theme, even better. Ice sculptures have been quite popular in recent years, especially those which feature the bride and groom’s initial or have some other modern flair. Instead of simply having the ice already done and on display, one neat idea would be to have an ice carving demonstration right there at the cocktail hour. Just keep in mind that large sculptures can be time consuming (and noisy in the early stages, thanks to chain saws!), so work with the ice artist to come up with a feasible design for the time you have allotted, such as putting the finishing touches on an ice sculpture which was roughly formed before the cocktail hour began.
Certainly music is a wonderful way to set the mood at a wedding reception. If you or your fiance come from a cultural background which has a heritage of music, why not showcase it at your reception? A Mariachi band would be a fun addition to the dinner hour if the newlyweds have Mexican heritage. If you ancestors hailed from Italy, have several violinists wander through the cocktail hour or the dinner portion of the reception. Or honor your Scottish background with a bagpiper announcing your grand entrance to the party instead of just the bandleader. For a wedding with a Celtic theme, let a line of Riverdancers enchant your guests with their steps. In fact, any of these musical additions would be wonderful for a wedding even if the couple did not come from those cultural tradition.
There are many other inventive ideas for exciting wedding entertainment. You could have belly dancers or a traditional Chinese dragon performance. Hire a magician to entertain your youngest guests if you will have a lot of kids at your wedding. The possibilities are nearly limitless, and the best part is that you can tailor your special show to fit your own interests and wedding theme.
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about all the special details a bride needs to create her dream wedding. Let the friendly staff at http://silverlandjewelry.com/ help you design gorgeous custom bridal jewelry for your wedding. We are pleased to offer free crystal samples for color matching and complimentary shipping on all jewelry orders over $99.
Summer is coming up, and if you are planning to get married this summer, it is time to make sure that you have everything in place. In addition to the standard wedding needs, there are some extra things which are specific to summertime nuptials. Make sure that you have not overlooked anything with this handy summer wedding checklist.
Venues and Wedding Coordinator: This is certainly tops on the list. If you desire the services of a professional wedding planner to coordinate your event from beginning to end, hopefully you have already hired her. However, it is not too late to decide that you want to hire a coordinator just to make sure that the wedding day itself runs smoothly. Definitely be sure that all contracts are signed and delivered for both the ceremony and reception venues, if you have not already done so.
Musicians, Photographer, and Florist: By the early spring, your wedding vendors should be in place. However, you do still have some time to work on specific details. Your florist will certainly need to have your final bouquet and centerpiece selections made a few months in advance so that all the necessary blossoms and supplies can be ordered. However, as long as you have all song requests and a list of desired photographs in to the musicians and photographer a month before the wedding, that should be sufficient.
Caterer and Baker: Good caterers go fast, so hopefully you already have yours booked! Most caterers will want your final menu in a month or two before the event, and then the complete head count within one or two weeks before the reception date. Unless you are shooting for Sylvia Weinstock, you can still probably hire a great baker at this point if you have not already done so (but don’t wait any longer!). Plan on getting together on the finished wedding cake concept at least a month before your wedding, and don’t forget to coordinate with your florist if you want fresh flowers for your cake decorations.
Wedding Attire: A bride should absolutely have her summer wedding gown ordered by now, and it is also time to make the choices on the veil, headpiece, bridal jewelry, and shoes. If you have not yet ordered your bridal gown, work with a bridal shop on a rush order ASAP!
Transportation, Bridesmaid Gifts, Beauty Appointments: By early spring make sure to have your limos and beauty appointments scheduled. Bridesmaid gifts do not take as long, but why not get that important detail checked off your list now, rather than leave it until things are ultra-busy at the last minute?
Summer Extras: In the summer, especially for an outdoor wedding, be sure to plan for the things which will make the experience pleasant for everyone. That means things like suncreen wipes and possibly insect repellent (either to wear or environmental, like tiki torches and citronella candles), plenty of bottled water to offer guests as they arrive to the ceremony, pretty paper fans (great combo with the wedding programs), and a tent for shade. Don’t overlook the possible need for renting air conditioning units for a tented summer wedding, and also make sure that you have a rain plan in place in case of inclement weather for an outdoor event.
With everything checked off of your list, it should be smooth sailing ahead to your summer wedding!
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, style, and etiquette. At http://silverlandjewelry.com/, we have all the greatest bridesmaid gifts. We are pleased to offer free shipping on all jewelry orders over $99.
One of the greatest pieces of news that you can receive as a sister or a best friend is that you are going to be the maid of honor at a wedding. You should feel honored and appreciated to know that you are going to be alongside one of your closest companions on the most special day of her life.
Being a maid of honor entails responsibilities and obligations. You are the chief assistant to the bride from the day she first prepares her wedding details to the moment she says “I do”. You have to be with the bride every step of the way, so that the whole wedding flows smoothly and in the way that the bride dreams it to be.
Another one of your responsibilities is writing and delivering the maid of honor toast. This is a speech that you compose and recite during the wedding reception. If it is going to be your first time taking on such an honorable position, you may find it hard to create a maid of honor toast on your own.
What you can do is get lets of information and ideas regarding it from the Internet. You can also get help from your family and friends to have a better idea of how these speeches are done.
Before you get started on composing your maid of honor toast, here are some things you have to remember:
- The speech is meant to honor someone that you care very much for, which is why it is important to write and rehearse your speech before the wedding arrives.
- There is no universally ‘perfect’ maid of honor toast, as what works for one wedding would be inappropriate at another..
- Remember to introduce yourself; half of the people in the reception may not know you at all. You may want to talk about your relationship with the bride and groom. Tell the guests why you were chosen as the maid of honor.
- Memorable events are worth including in your speech. How did the bride meet the groom? What were her first impressions of him? How did the two fall in love? Include how you personally witnessed the romance of the newly-wedded couple.
- Incorporate the good values of the bride in your maid of honor toast; how well a wife she is going to be and how you foresee her happy married life.
- Express your gratitude to everyone who came to witness an eventful day and invite all the guests to make a toast for the groom and bride.
- Put an end to your speech by giving out your wedding wish. Say your prayers for the couple; wish them a bountiful life ahead and your hopes for them to have a big blissful family.
These tips are just a few things that you should remember when writing and giving a good maid of honor toast. As a final point, try and keep yourself relaxed. Have a drink (just one though!) beforehand to calm your nerves if you need to.
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Destination weddings have become very popular over the last decade or two. They can be a great way to make a wedding feel very special, can serve as a wedding-and-vacation-all-in-one, and frankly, can be a useful tool for narrowing down the guest list to only your closest family and friends. Before you start looking into villas in Europe or resorts in the Caribbean, however, stop to consider some locations which are closer to home. These are some ideas for great American destination weddings.
Why go to all the hassle of arranging for an international wedding if you don’t have to? A domestic destination wedding can be infinitely easier in terms of logistics like travel, the marriage license, and passports. It can also be more affordable, which is important if you are hoping to have all of your nearest and dearest in attendance for your special day. Besides, there is incredibly diversity in the climates and local flavors of cities and towns all around the United States that there is truly something to appeal to almost any taste or style.
Beaches tend to be the first thing that spring to mind when people think of destination weddings. If this is true for you, there are some fantastic options for domestic beach wedding destinations. Couples who want a laid-back good time will enjoy a Key West wedding. Be sure to make plans to watch the sunset with your guests while sipping a tropical drink. A white chiffon wedding gown with handcrafted keshi pearl bridal jewelry would be gorgeous with a fresh flower in the hair. And for dessert? Key lime wedding cake, of course!
Sometimes overlooked is the option of having a destination wedding in a city. Each great American city has its own unique flair, and they all boast fantastic food, beautiful hotels and other venues, not to mention distinctive city views. New York would be an obvious top choice for an urban wedding, as the possibilities are nearly endless. You could have a grand wedding in St. Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a reception at the Waldorf-Astoria. Or rent a funky loft for an urban chic affair, and wear a cutting edge bridal gown from an emerging designer with handcrafted jewelry. Or have your wedding in the grand New York Public Library. Or the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The list is so long that the hardest part might be narrowing it down to just one style of wedding! While thinking about cities for a destination wedding, one might also consider places like San Francisco, Chicago, or New Orleans, just to name a few.
America also has many charming country locations for a wedding. Around the country there are famous grand inns like the Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York or the Biltmore Estate in Asheveille, North Carolina. There are also an infinite number of smaller inns nestled into scenic locales around the country. If you love grand vistas, consider a mountaintop wedding in Aspen, or why not have your wedding overlooking the ocean in Newport, RI? The possibilities for great wedding destinations right here in the United States are truly unlimited, and each will offer its own unique charm and beauty.
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, style, and travel. If you are looking for gorgeous handcrafted bridal jewelry, visit us at http://silverlandjewelry.com/. We offer free crystal samples for color matching and complimentary shipping on all jewelry orders over $99.
Your wedding day, being the most special day of your life, will remain embedded in your heart forever. Which is why, you must not lose yourself in all the planning and organizing. Pamper yourself and make sure you do everything you can to look your splendid best on your big day! So, even though the wedding attire is given the prime focus, it is important to look into issues like the choice of hair and make-up, shoes that compliment the attire and other such seemingly trivial yet very important details.
Things to Look Out for When it Comes to Choosing Wedding Shoes:
Perfecting a look involves paying attention to detail. Glam up, on your special day, by choosing, shoes that compliment your wedding attire perfectly. Make sure to not only focus on the look of the shoe but to also pay attention to the material of the shoe, the size of the heel and yes, also the comfort factor.
- Material Used:
Shoes are made of so many different materials. Make sure that the shoes you zero in on, for your wedding day, are not made of any material that you are allergic to, since an allergy breakout is the last thing you would want on your wedding day. Check with the shopkeeper on details of the materials used both on the shoe as well as the embellishments on it. Embellishments like stones and crystals can get uncomfortable at times when it comes in contact with your skin so make sure that they are placed in such a way that won’t bother you.
- Size Matters!
An important issue that must be looked into, while selecting your wedding shoes, is the size of the heel. Remember your fiance and you must complement each other so don’t make a choice based on individual perspective, ignoring the bigger picture. Don’t go buying shoes that would sky rocket you to being heads taller than your fiance.
The size and shape of the heel of a shoe often decides the comfort factor of it as well. Keep in mind that you will have to stand for a long time and walk around meeting guests, quite a bit on your wedding day. Pencil heels and extremely high heels are generally considered to be uncomfortable and difficult to walk in. Make sure that the shoes you opt for have an optimally sized and shaped heel that makes you look glamorous without compromising on the comfort factor.
- The Pocket Pinch:
By the time all your wedding planning materializes into the actual ceremony, you will see your bills magnifying unimaginably. Make sure to allocate your budget smartly on your wedding attire, shoes, hair and make-up. Look for a reliable and cost effective shop before you go wedding shoe hunting since some designer shoes these days could be even more expensive than your entire wedding attire! You can now even turn to the online shopping market for selecting competently priced wedding shoes.
Now that you know what to look out for while choosing your pair of wedding shoes, make sure nothing stops you from looking your glamorous best on your special day!
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For the perfect wedding day, you need the perfect wedding venue. You want a place with character, charm and style; somewhere that lives up to the venue that you have dreamed about since you were a child. It is not the thing to do on the ‘cheap’, as it has such a prominent effect on the wedding as a whole.
You only get married once (hopefully), so you want to do it right, and to do something right, you need to do it in the right place. Where the right place for you is will be dependent on your personal preferences, but you will have no shortage of venues to choose from. In deed, there will be so many to choose from, that you may even be a little overwhelmed. So, what do you need to consider when choosing the venue for your wedding?
The first consideration is how many people are going. Usually, two thirds of invitees will attend, but you should always have extra sits, just in case, which is why it pays to chose a large place. Alternatively, you can request that people give you a definite answer as to whether they will be attending well in advance of the day, so then you will know the exact number that will attend.
It may be an option to have two venues; one for the wedding and one for the celebrations afterwards. In general, more people attend the reception than the wedding, so a smaller venue for the wedding and a larger one for the reception is the typical set-up. It is important that the two be close to each other, so that you do not waste too much of your special day traveling around.
Having made a list of potential venues based on a little research, gather a camera and a notebook and visit them. Take notes about what you like and do not like, take pictures, and write down some ideas and suggestions regarding decorations that you think would go nicely with the overall look of the place.
The general opinion is that historical buildings or botanical gardens are perfect for a wedding. You want somewhere with an atmosphere of both warmth and grandeur, a place that reminds you of family and happiness as well as prosperity. But a wedding venue is more than the place itself. What sort of catering do they offer? For example, do they offer an inventive cuisine with a focus on styling and taste? The perfect venue will work with you to design the perfect menu for your wedding.
Some wedding venues provide in-house stylists, photographers, flower suppliers, etc. You may want to chose one that does, but even better is a venue that allows you to chose from a pool of recommended services – this way you can really customize your wedding day and transform it from a dream into your dream.
To summarize, think carefully before choosing your wedding venue. Whilst it will not make or break the success of the day, it will play a part in how fondly you look back on your special day.
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Most brides will opt to have some sort of unifying theme around which to plan their wedding. We all know about the popular themes like “Winter Wonderland” or “Simple Elegance”, but those are far from the only great wedding ideas. Use this guide to help you design a unique them for your wedding that will be the perfect expression of who you are.
When you sit down to search for a unique theme for your wedding, a great place to start is by brainstorming on things that you like, special features about your fiance and yourself, as well as your hobbies and interests. Once you have a nice long list, you can sort through it and cross off ideas which are either too kooky or would be too hard to plan a wedding around. For instance, if you and your fiance met at an Italian class in college, why not design your wedding to have an rustic Tuscan flair? One thing is for sure: the food will be to die for!
A lot of the best themes are personal, rather than generic. Certainly, a wedding concept which comes from your heart will be more meaningful than one which is copied from a magazine. A wedding theme can have a very simple inspiration; perhaps you love tulips and want to plan a spring wedding all around an abundance of your favorite flower. Great wedding themes are also often a hybrid of two concepts, like “Elegant Camouflage” or “Vintage Celtic”. Just be careful not to come up with a theme that is so narrow in focus that you are unable to find all of the necessary elements.
When you have your own personal wedding theme nailed down, it is time to begin gathering all of the elements. Remember that when it comes to wedding themes, it is usually better to be more subtle than too over the top. Just because you are having a Celtic wedding, for instance, does not mean that everyone has to dress from head to toe in Kelly green! Investigate the nuances of your theme to give it more depth. For that Vintage Celtic wedding, the bride could wear a beautiful lace gown inspired by fine Irish lace. A simple pearl tin cup necklace would be lovely and could be accented with pearl earrings with just a few green crystals, rather than wearing an entire set of bridal jewelry created from Claddaghs and Celtic Crosses. Besides, the tin cup necklace will be something which is versatile enough to wear again after the wedding, whereas jewelry with a heavy theme might be more limited.
If you are at a loss for a unique theme for your wedding, think about your favorite books or songs. Perhaps you loved the 1950s style shown in the film Far From Heaven – why not use those fashions as the basis for your wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses? You could design an elegant wedding with a 50s flair, including details like gardenias and orchids, wedding bells, and a vintage bride and groom cake topper. Notice that this is very different than a 1950s theme wedding with a strong Elvis or costume approach (though that might be great for some couples, too). As long as the wedding theme which you select is tasteful and fits in with your personal style, it is going to be simply perfect.
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