Unique and Adorable Wedding Favors for 2008

Unique and Adorable Wedding Favors for 2008

If you're planning a 2008 wedding, your one lucky bride - the new wedding favors for 2008 which were just recently released are not only extremely unique but adorable and affordable too. Brides who want to give a distinctive and memorable thank you gift to their guests will find that the 2008 wedding favors are not just pretty to look at but also functional and fun too.
Here are the 10 favorite new wedding favors for 2008:
· Passport To Love Passport Covers
· Something Blue Coaster
· Retro Candy Jar Salt & Pepper
· His and Hers Photo Magnet
· Mini Heart Handwarmers
· Love Keyboard Magnets
· Bride and Groom Keyboard Dusters
· "We Clicked" Round Mouse Pads
· Mini Slot Machines
· Mini Classic Gumball Machine

Scrumptious Seaside Wedding Cakes

Scrumptious Seaside Wedding Cakes

One of the best motifs to use on a seaside cake is a seashell. Shells can be done in all sorts of ways. If you want an understated hint of oceana for your cake, think about a white on white seashell design. An elegant variation on this is blush pink shells tinged with gold edges. The most formal arrangement is to have the shells evenly spaced on each tier of the cake; if your style is a bit more modern, opt to have a variety of sugar shells cascading down the side of your cake.
An accent that works really well with shells is pearls. Especially if the bride is wearing a set of pearl bridal jewelry, it would be a fun touch to have a frosting oyster open to reveal a "pearl" as part of the cake design. You can also run with the theme by having strands of sugar pearl bridal jewelry wrapped around the base of each cake tier.
There are many other wonderful motifs for a seaside wedding cake. Fish and coral are great design elements that can easily add lots of beautiful colors to your cake. Imagine a cake iced with fondant "waves" in a watercolor effect with a school of bright red fish swimming around the circumference. Top it off with red faux coral sculpted into your initial. Or you can use line drawings in the shape of a fish in multiple colors across a smooth white fondant cake for a fresh and whimsical take on a tropical cake.

Chocolate Cakes For Fall Weddings

Chocolate Cakes For Fall Weddings

Fall weddings are all about enjoying the warmth and richness of the season. Unlike a summer wedding, when food should be light and refreshing, in the autumn, you can indulge in richer flavors. And when it comes to a rich wedding cake, this can only mean one thing: chocolate!
It used to be that all you ever saw were white wedding cakes. Brides were afraid to stray from the traditional, and their bakers were not particularly creative. All of that has changed. These days, the cake is one the key focal points of a wedding. In fact, many a bride has been known to design her entire wedding scheme around the look of her dream cake.
Many people absolutely love chocolate, and want to use it instead of the classic white wedding cake. At some times of the year, brides are more likely to hide the chocolate cake under white or pastel frosting, or to relegate it to the groom's cake. But in the fall, the warm color of chocolate icing is a perfect match for the colors of the season.

Beach Flower Girl Dresses - Beauty on the Beach

Beach Flower Girl Dresses - Beauty on the Beach

Some brides prefer the flower girl dresses to match the ocean theme and they select blue, aqua, or turquoise shades. They might choose a white/blue embroidered cotton dress with taffeta waistband and bow or a turquoise chiffon dress. Other brides might prefer to have fun with 'coral' and select soft shades of pink.
A pink charmeuse with flower embroidered mesh and organza trim is a perfect summer dress. With taffeta that boasts a shimmery floral print throughout, finished with a bubble-cut style skirt, this pink dream is fit for every pink princess. Imagine an evening beach wedding, a pink sunset, a beautiful bride, and a lovely flower girl in pink charmeuse - a picture-perfect setting!
Of course, beach weddings do not have to be about pale pastels. 'Bold and beautiful' can be the theme of your beach wedding! Bold prints on sundresses or bright orange halter top gowns can add a beautiful splash of color. A fuchsia double ruffle georgette dress with sequin trim and removable flower is a fantastic choice for a summer dress.

Flower Girl Baskets and Wedding Accessories That Coordinate With Your Wedding Colors

Flower Girl Baskets and Wedding Accessories That Coordinate With Your Wedding Colors

Part of your decision will hinge on the time of year your nuptials are taking place. That's not to say that all brides married in October and November have to use the colors of fall leaves, but they can be a natural choice. If it's a December wedding, variations of red are entirely appropriate - and probably a better choice than for a June wedding. A spring wedding is the time to break out some spring colors like aqua and pink. A summer wedding? Try something tropical like orange, orchid or coral.
Of course the location of the wedding can also influence your choice. If you're having a destination wedding in some tropical resort, then you definitely want one or two bright colors. If you're having the event in a hotel ballroom, then consider it a blank palette that you can paint any color you want.
It's not just a matter of choosing a color. You must also get into the hues or variations of the shades. There are traditional color families and more modern palettes. Either is fine. This is purely a matter of personal preferences. The traditional choice might like a nice cornflower blue set off by a soft yellow. The more modern alternative might be aqua and lime green. The traditional choice might be elegant soft pink and champagne beige; the modern alternative could be fuchsia and orange.

Bridesmaids Gifts - Gorgeous Bridesmaids Jewelry

Bridesmaids Gifts - Gorgeous Bridesmaids Jewelry

Looking for a gorgeous gift for each of your bridesmaids? Jewelry is one of the best solutions to your problem. Today, you can find great ideas for bridesmaid jewelry that is also ideally suited as a gift for your maid of honor or other bridal attendants. Choose pieces carefully and according to your theme and dresses of your bridesmaids.
Bridesmaid jewelry come in various choices that are designed for romantic wedding themes. You can give this gorgeous gift during your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or bridesmaids luncheon. If you think you need a fortune to buy jewelry gifts, well then you are wrong because there plenty of selections that are affordable to your budget.
An ideal choice of jewelry for each of the bridesmaids should match the theme of your wedding ceremony, and coordinate not only with their dresses but with your bridal gown itself. Choose pieces that are not competing, but complementing with yours.

Destination Wedding Guest Attire

Destination Wedding Guest Attire

Going to a destination wedding soon? Tropical weddings are very different than traditional ones at churches, hotels, or country clubs, and it is important to dress accordingly. Here is your guide to destination wedding guest attire.
First of all, a destination wedding demands an entirely different attitude than a more conventional one. The vibe is more relaxed, more festive, and just plain more fun! Your clothing should be the same. The black cocktail dress that has carried you through three weddings in New Jersey this season is all wrong for a wedding in Bermuda. Too serious, too somber, too dark. This is tip number one: choose something colorful to wear to a destination wedding. Think about how in tropical settings from Miami to the Caribbean, buildings are painted in cheerful pastel colors, and let that palette be your guide.
Next, think about style. Heavily embellished dresses will weigh you down at a beach wedding. Remember to choose fabrics which are comfortable in the sun. Linen and crisp cotton are ideal. You think that cotton cannot be dressy enough for a wedding guest? Imagine a classic seersucker shift dress or a flirty strapless dress in a pink cotton lace. With the right accessories, these styles would be both pretty enough for a tropical wedding and completely comfortable.

Beach Wedding Invitations - The Perfect Choice For a Wedding Abroad

Beach Wedding Invitations - The Perfect Choice For a Wedding Abroad

More and more couples are choosing to get married abroad. And what better way to invite your guests than with beach wedding invitations.
There are many beach themed wedding invitations available from photographic to cartoon style designs. You might want to choose an informal design as many weddings abroad are more informal than a traditional ceremony in a church. In fact this is why many couples choose to marry away from home. They want a more relaxed day with just close friends and family.
Here are some ideas for themes for your beach wedding invitations:
· Palm Trees
· Beach
· Sand
· Sea Shells
· Sea
· Exotic Flowers and Fruits
· Sun Set
· Colours - Sky Blue, Aqua Marine, Sandstone, Gold, Orange, Yellow

Your Caribbean Honeymoon

Your Caribbean Honeymoon

When the wedding is over - after the music, the food, and the celebrating with your family and friends dim to memory, it's time to start the honeymoon. After you've given those Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Bracelets with Engraved Monogram Charm to your bridesmaids and a Moon Shadow Jewelry Set, like the set you were wearing during your ceremony, to your maid of honor - after all the details that make up your wedding day are complete, it's time to begin what should be the trip of a lifetime - your honeymoon.
Oh, no doubt you'll take other trips on which you may have more money to burn and perhaps even more time to travel, but your honeymoon is a trip you will remember long after the other's have faded from your memories. That's just the way it is. So enjoy it. Make the most of it.
Making the most of your honeymoon opportunities means taking a little time to dream and research the possibilities. Yes, you could let your husband to be take care of all those details like once was the practice, but for the same reason that you worked to get him involved in the decision making process of planning your wedding you should be involved in the process of planning your honeymoon.

Spring Wedding Jewelry and Accessories

Spring Wedding Jewelry and Accessories

The whole feeling of spring is light and upbeat. Bridal jewelry sets which feature delicate details, soft hues, and pretty designs are perfect for the season. Naturally, you should look for sets of bridal jewelry which complement the embellishments and neckline of your wedding gown as well. Pearls are especially popular for spring brides. A lovely option is a tin cup necklace, which appears to float around the neck in a dainty way. Open and airy, it is an ideal style for a spring bride.
Pastel colors are popular for spring weddings, and they can be wonderful to incorporate into the bridal jewelry. Wedding jewelry created from Swarovski pearls in pretty shades of pink, light blue, or lilac are a beautiful alternative to classic white wedding jewelry. The pearls give the jewelry a timeless elegance, while the use of color gives it a unique and fresh appeal. Another option is to wear a pair of pearl earrings with a colored Swarovski crystal accent with a traditional white pearl necklace. When the color accent is very small, feel free to play with brighter colors, such as peridot green or aqua blue crystals.
Spring weather tends to be unpredictable, so it can be wise to have a wrap or cover up in your collection of wedding accessories. A sheer organza wrap embroidered with flowers would be absolutely exquisite. It is a lovely alternative to the standard pashmina. Another gorgeous option is to wear a very sheer chiffon capelet over the bridal gown for a bit of warmth. Choose one which is studded with glittering Swarovski crystals for a look which is right on trend this season. Brides who prefer a more tailored style will adore a sheer lace shrug which is fitted to the body. A lace shrug is lovely with a lace-trimmed bridal gown naturally, but it is equally gorgeous with a plain silk gown.

Sparkle and Shine for Summer Weddings

Sparkle and Shine for Summer Weddings

Summer weddings tend to be fairly laid back, but that is no reason why they cannot still be fabulous! A great way to give your wedding style is with crystals, metallics, and other elements which glitter. These are some beautiful ways to use sparkle and shine to bring your summer wedding to life.
Of course the most natural place to introduce sparkle is the wedding jewelry. The bride can choose a delicate crystal station necklace which will feel light enough for summer, while still being plenty sparkly. A pretty idea for the bridesmaid jewelry gifts is pendants or earrings with a summer motif done in Swarovski crystal. Handcrafted bridesmaid jewelry made with crystal starfish, shells, or sand dollars will be fabulous gifts for the attendants at a summer wedding.

Outstanding Wedding Reception Table Decorations

Outstanding Wedding Reception Table Decorations

When your guests arrive to celebrate your big day, have wedding directional signs displayed so they know exactly where to go. While you're familiar with the location, some of your guests may feel lost when they arrive. Wedding directional signs make your guests feel comfortable right away.
Once your guests reach the reception area, they look for their place cards to determine where to sit. Before the wedding, you create a seating chart so you can determine who will be at each table. The tables are numbered so guests can easily reference which table they are sitting at. Use decorative items on each table so guests can readily find the table number.
At each place setting, put a themed favor with the guest's name. There are literally hundreds of different place cards to choose from. If you have a formal wedding, use embossed roses on ivory place cards. You can have western themed items at a country wedding. For an added touch of elegance at your wedding reception tables, display them in beautiful place card holders. This makes the place cards easier to find and becomes a lasting keepsake for your guests.
Place card holders also make eye-catching wedding reception table decorations to make the theme of your special day. Even if you use plain place cards, decorative place card holders make them fancy. Use a vase place card holder filled with a silk blossom your guests can take home to remember your wedding. At a beach or waterfront wedding, silver plated shell shaped place card holders bring the sea to your table. An Asian brocade snap purse is an ideal place card holder at Oriental themed weddings. At a garden wedding, use a tulip in a silver pot as a place card marker.

Unique Wedding Color Combinations

Unique Wedding Color Combinations

Most weddings are still designed around the classic colors, such as white, ivory, and pink. If you are looking to create a more lively and unique wedding, then using less traditional colors is a great way to do it. When you choose bold and interesting colors and pair them in unique combinations, you are sure to have a wedding that is fresh and memorable.
When you are choosing your wedding color palette, the inspiration can come from almost anywhere. Perhaps you have always loved the bright and bold effect of an offbeat flower combination, such as orange lilies with purple lisyanthus. Or maybe you had planned to go with a muted color palette, but fell in love with a bridesmaid dress in a sassy color. However you come to it, if you opt for a lively and fun color combination, it will add a lot of character to your wedding design.