Oasis Jewels features some extra ordinary sets of rose encrusted pave necklaces which could take your gown to the next level. They currently feature 6 variations of this beautiful necklace; 2 which combine pearls, an aqua blue, and green and purple and green and red colored purple and finally the heaviest of them all a green and red rose set. The pearl combinations are priced at $44.00, while the pave crystal sets range from $69. to $79 These stunning sets feature a fuchsia rhinestone crystal, peridot crystals which make up the leaves on gold plated settings. If you are after this look but feel you cannot incorporate color, they also have a clear diamond rose necklace on 3 strands of pearls, with 2 matching earrings, which can be manipulated into a choker set. Ideally, these sets would work quite well with embroidered colored gowns which Atelier Aimee is famous for. The Victorian era color palettes featured primarily warm colors such as reddish orange, pinks, raspberries, and blues. Elaborate floral and leaf patterns were famously seen in this time in prints with primary colors such as red, blue and yellow with backgrounds of cream and tan. The overall tone of most Victorian inspirations is that of a soft and subdued look rather than bright or electric colors often found in later decades. Ideally this necklace could be worn with an embroidered gown, and could be combined with real roses of select shades in the hair and pinned to the gown. Can you see it in an English rose garden wedding theme?
Wedding Ideas - Garden Collection From Atelier Aimee
Wedding Ideas- 5th Avenue Designs by Veronica International Treasures Pave Crystal Rose Gold-Tone
Consider working with this english rose theme, but combine this necklace with a lace gown, or white, ivory roses pinned to the gown, and french roses in the hair. This lovely rose encrusted necklace is sold by 5th Avenue Designs by Veronica $300 Dollars
The first time I laid my eyes on the Elite Peacock Invitation set I loved it so much I considered it for my own stationary, (as I have been married for 5 happy years), as the colors and the overall presentation of these invitations are absolutely stunning. I originally found it on a website some time ago, and it didn't allow me to save the image, so I by passed it by until I ran into it again on ebay from an invitation seller called All About Divas. The set features a classic looking convex looking mirror, with a monogram in the center, accented with two lovely colorful peacock birds. A lion head is featured vertically centered, while a garland pulls the whole design together. The background has a lovely faint scroll design on a lovely creamy cream card.
The Elite Peacock Save The Date Cards
The first on the list is the The Elite Peacock Save the Date cards. These cards are custom made to order and are printed on heavy 80lb. card stock. They are approximately 4" x 5 1/4" in size and will come with white envelopes. You can arrange to have specific wording, and different text and color. All About Divas does carry these in postcard format as well. This beautiful design will set the stage for your guests to expect a classy event.
The Elite Peacock Invitations
The Elite Peacock Invitations are custom made to order. The invitations are printed on heavy 80lb. card stock, and are approximately 5" X 7" in size and come with matching RSVP reception cards. Included with the RSVP reception cards, you also get white envelopes. All About Divas doesn't charge extra for the inner envelopes like a lot of other sellers do. If you are after specific wording, they can accommodate you.
The Elite Peacock Ceremony Wedding Programs
Next, we have the wedding ceremony wedding programs, which are also made to custom made to order and are printed on heavy 80lb. cardstock. The programs are approximately 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"" in size (folded size), and are a booklet style. Specific wording can be arranged, as well as text and color. The Elite Peacock Ceremony Wedding Programs are sold for $24.99 in quantities of 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200. The starting price is for $24.99 for 25.
The Elite Peacock Wedding Menus
The Elite Peacock menus describe what your guests come to enjoy- The food!! These menus are custom made to order and are printed on heavy 80lb. card stock. The programs are approximately 5" X 7" in size, one sided. Specific color, text and font can be customized. The The Elite Peacock Wedding Menus are sold in quantities of 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200. The starting price is $17.99 for 25.
The Elite Peacock Table Numbers
Finally we have The Elite Peacock Table Numbers. The table settings numbers #1-12 can be purchased for $8.99, table numbers #1- 24 for 16.99, and #1-36 for $25.99. These table number cards are printed on one side and are approximately 4" x 5-1/2" in size. The cards are printed on a high photo quality printer, and on white heavy 80lb. card stock. If you are wanting specific wording that you would rather use, it can be arranged as well as the style of the font and font color.
The Elite Peacock Table Numbers
Last but not least is the thank you cards. If you are anything like me, you may want to order these cards alone with your personal Initials on the front instead of Thank you. These cards are so beautiful that you may want to use them as your personal stationary. These cards are custom made to order and are printed on heavy 80lb. cardstock. They are approximately 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (foldable cards, size is after card has been folded) in size and will come with white envelopes. These are sold for $24.99 in quantities of 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200.
Wedding Ideas - Tree Centerpieces- From Graham and Green
Are you finding your wedding budget is almost to its max, yet your wedding decor looks rather empty? Extra large centerpieces can cost upwards up to $500 dollars a piece which would be out of the budget for most brides. Consider tree centerpieces, which can create a dramatic presence without costing you a fortune. Celebrity parties are known for their ultra glam interiors with are often decked out with thousands of dollars of floral arrangements, crystal chandeliers, and lavish furniture. Often times people are wowed with the sheer amount of decorations they use, which also can be acheived with tree branches, natural or spray painted, and decked out with glass votives, mini white lights, or flowers. Tall branches can add height to your reception and can go a long way to filling up a giagantic reception space.
Tree branches can be easily dressed up with spray paint. The most luxurious look for tree branches would be either gold, silver or white for a wedding theme. Rustoleums Bright Gold and Silver is the best spray paint on the market for a reasonable price point.
White would be the ideal choice for a wedding and could be a great base for adding both crystals and pearls. Rust-Oleum's Painter's Touch Multi-Purpose Spray Paint is a paint I would highly reccomend. It covers 2 times as much as a regular spray paint. It costs close to 5 dollars so it is reccemended priming the branches with white paint by hand before using spray which will save you a ton of money. Hand painting most of the branches to begin will build a white base allowing you to save the cost of additional spray paint. Think of the spray paint as your final coat. Your final coat can be either a satin, semigloss, or gloss. Select the finish you are most attracted to.
Positioning a branch in a vase which it stays on its own can be a challenge. You will need to find both a tall vase which can be filled up with heavy material and also beautiful enough to be a wedding centerpiece.
My best suggestion to hold your branch centerpieces would be the Asian Palace Porcelain Vase Urn Bowl Five Piece Set which sells for 14 dollars. This set is one of the few ornate vases available on amazon within a reasonable price, but also rather tall, giving enough room to fill up your vase with heavy rocks, which will keep it from falling over.
When positioning the branch into the vase, fill in some heavy rocks and then anchor this mixture together with expandable foam . My best suggestion when using this foam is to add a little bit of foam, and then rocks, and keep layering it one after another so the foam works like glue. Adding the expanding foam at the end will only seal the vase, where as adding it as you go will allow everything to be glued together. Expandable foam expands, so you will want to layer in the rocks to control the expanding so it doesn't get out of control. Your foam will expand even more after it sets, so be sure to use the filling up to 75 percent of the vase. If by chance the foam expands past the vase, you can chip it off with a knife, but it might be a good idea to place a garbage bag around the vase itself so any extra expanding foam would land on the garbage bag, which will make it easier to remove.
Another idea is to add concrete cement to your mixture. I haven't tried filling up a vase with concrete, but does have some incentives, that being it will add even more weight to the centerpiece which will minimize any tipping if you plan on adding extra decorations to the tree later on.
The Asian Palace Porcelain Vase Urn Bowl Five Piece Set is featured on two different suppliers, one being Furniture Creations which sells the set for $46.67, and again with Furniture Creations at $13.63 . I don't understand why they have such a dramatic price difference, but at this time, they have over 10 sets available. With this set you are looking at 7 dollars per table just on the vase accessories. The two large vases would be used for the tree branch centerpiece on each table, while one table can feature two tall mini vases with an orchid, and another table can have one bowls which can hold more flowers. Not only does this set look very high end and expensive, it gives you a lot of opportunity to draw out some of the colors of the vase in selecting flowers that can be glued on to the branches.
One lady leaves her review saying she loved it!
This was bought as a gift for my sister in law, who loved them. The manufacturer packaging is crud so expect to have to contact the seller for replacement parts. The pieces are true to size, larger than I expected which was a nice surprise. Part of me was expecting small to medium sized vases with miniature counterparts, when it's actually a very nice large vase and urn, a nice small pair as well and a medium to large bowl. They are all marked "for decorative use only" which to me means it may contain lead or something so don't serve wine out of it (or let small children lick it repeatedly) More likely it just can't stand up to food acids or something. The painting is quite pretty and true to the picture. The ceramic itself if on the thick side and not very smooth to the touch. For ornamental pieces I think they do the trick.. and you can't beat the price... I think I got a very good deal. I didn't have any guilt in giving them as a gift, and my sister in law was impressed with her gift since she was sure it was over the dollar limit we had for gifts. At that, she didn't get the bowl. It broke in the original shipping box, and our gift exchange happened between then and getting the replacement. I'm holding that piece back for her B-day!
Another Review
Just received my 5 piece Asian Palace vase set today and they look great! It looks like they are all hand painted. Was expecting very thin type porcelain, but they are quite thick. Just can't beat the price! Wish they made more sets like this one so I can order another design!
Depending on your theme, you will want to either add light or color to your centerpieces. Adding some light will create a stunning mood when the lights are turned down. Everyone wants to dine by candlelight, and the best weddings are those which can create an intimate memorable setting.
It would be ideal to have the centerpiece that has both lights and flowers or crystals. The best time to shop for christmas mini lights is after Christmas. Ebay is the very best place to buy in bulk. Often times manufactures will want to get rid of several boxes, so the more you can get for a lower price the better. Keep your eye on ebay as it can present the best quanity for the lowest price point, or keep a look out on your local classifieds. Craigslist is one of my favorite places to look for discounted materials, so don't be afraid to post a "wanted- YOUR Christmas lights" You can always purchase replacement white bulbs to exchange out the colored ones with.
As you can see in the Frosted set of three Votive Holders from Danya, the wire could be made on your own, if you find a whole sale lot of deep candle glass holders. The only stipulation to making them on your own would be finding heavy duty wire that will not sag with the weight of the candle, and finding a candle that would feature a lip in order for the wire not to fall off.
Quick Candles has a lot of 72 candles priced at 32 dollars which has a lip in the glass where the wire could hold on. You will have to decide if the savings is worth the time invested in creating the wiring.
Hanging crystals and crystal garlands, is another way of brightening up your centerpiece while adding elegance to your wedding. Diamond Party Confetti features acrylic crystals on strings which can be draped though your tree centerpieces. Chandelier Prisms would also work on these trees, and can be bought in lots off of ebay.
Chinese exotic florals would be a beautiful choice for a colorful summer wedding, while oversized white peonies would add a very unique look simular to an English garden. Small delicate white flowers can be hot glued on to the branches creating a very delicate look to your centerpieces. Artificial butterflies in striking colors can add a bit of interest, while white birds can add an elegant touch to your surroundings. With white branches, consider a light dusting of white glitter which will give an over all look of shimmer without overdoing it.
Apothecary glass jars can be the perfect filler at welcoming tables at both the wedding ceremony or even at the reception. Often times at a wedding ceremony guests are waiting anxiously for the wedding to begin, and small talk leaves them tired. Candy, chocolate, or espresso treats could be the one thing they see which could make them feel set at ease, and could give them the extra energy for mingling and participating in your wedding.
Did you know that choclolate can make you happy? In fact, chocolate creates a number of feelings such as feelings of excitement, alertness, stress relief, and feelings of love. So this is one food group you should include at your wedding.
Chocolate can affect the brain by causing the release of certain neurotransmitters which are molecules that transmit signals between neurons. Neurotransmitters such as endorphins and opiates can help to reduce stress and give way to feelings of euphoria. In fact, as your guests eat the chocolate, it will increase the levels of endorphins released into their brains bringing forth feelings of comfort and stress relief.
Another neurotransmitter affected by chocolate is serotonin, which is a known as an anti-depressant. Tryptophan found in chocolate causes the release of serotonin in the body. Another neurotransmitters released by chocolate is phenylethylamine, which causes changes in blood pressure and blood-sugar levels leading to feelings of excitement. Phenylethylamine causes your pulse rate to quicken, giving way to feelings that are similar to feeling in love.
Lipid anandamide found in chocolate has a unique resemblance to tetrahydrocannabinol, a chemical found in marijuana. Both chocolate and marijuana activate the same receptor which causes a trigger to the production of dopamine, which lead to feelings associated with a high. Although, it would take twenty-five pounds of chocolate to achieve a similar high to that of marijuana, you get the point, that chocolate does effect a persons mood in a positive way.
Chocolate can lead to gaining weight, which is a negative, but it has been known for its wide health benefits. Chocolate seems to possess substantial amount of antioxidants that reduce the formation of free radicals. Some research found that chocolate, eaten in moderation, can lower blood pressure, and dark chocolate could also positively affect the circulatory system, and brain stimulation.
Apothecary glass jars are the perfect containers to display your chocolate. Wrapped chocolate can be displayed on a silver platter, and the apothecary jars can be perfect for chocolate bars which are broken up. As you leave the wedding ceremony, the jars can be then transported to the reception. The best thing about this decor idea is it isn't a decoration that needs to be donated, or thrown out after the wedding. We have an extra tall apothecary jar that holds spaghetti on our kitchen counter, and they can be used for cookies, or even decorative soap in the bathroom. We even have a couple of matching containers beside our desk for munchies through out the day. They are absolutely beautiful to look at, and make your food absolutely irresistible.
First pick out the chocolates you want to feature, and buy the coordinating jars. My suggestion is to really pick candy that is good, than buying the cheap kinds. Often times our local Safeway, or QFC grocery stores have 50% sales of chocolates or candies through the year. When the sale happens, stock up on the chocolate you think is absolutely great to eat. Eating junky candy is always a turn off, so buy a kind you know tastes fabulous, because it then becomes an extra ordinary luxury for your guests.
How to Display your Apothecary Candy Jars
Display the same over sized jars side by side such as the 60 Oz Apothecary Acrylic Large Jar for $16 Dollars, and coordinate them with a unique place card in front which describes the candy they are about to eat. The overall look is uniform, and extremely elegant than featuring a variety of jars in different shapes and scale.
OR- Try grouping your apothecary jars in groups of threes, than having them spread out on the table. Buy the same shapes, so they all look like a set, than a couple which do not match. Buying them identical, or as a set will allow your tables to be more focused and positioned the best.
DO NOT mix several colors of candy together, as it is not as appealing. If there is several colors of candy, group the colors together which will give a more uniform appearance, and try to dress up the area with descriptions of the candy. You see this often in gourmet shops.
Wedding Ideas: A Beautiful Bride On Her Wedding Day
Look, there are just some things that you should never, ever, ever do. One of them is sending a love letter to your ex on his or her wedding day. There are some really bad wedding ideas out there, but sending a bride a last minute pronouncement of love is one of the worst of them all. The truth is that you had your chance to make your case in the months or years leading up to the wedding day. So why do so many people end up thinking a last minute appeal to a lost love is going to change anything? Has that ever worked? Unfortunately, there are many people who believe that the world revolves around them. If an ex is getting married, that means that it is an opportunity for them to grab the spotlight. But is such a move ever appropriate? No! This was especially true in one very public case recently. Politics Daily columnist Andrew Cohen didn't just send his ex a love letter on her wedding day, he published it in a column for the entire world to see. So now the entire blogosphere is talking about it and that poor bride's wedding day has been forever marred.
Perhaps you find Andrew Cohen's letter romantic. Read it below and judge for yourself. The truth is that Andrew Cohen had his chances and he made his choices. Let this be a lesson to all of us for what not to do. You simply do not ruin a bride's wedding day with grand pronouncements of lost love.
If you disagree, please feel free to leave a comment at the end of the article. The following is what Andrew Cohen wrote in his column to his ex on her wedding day....
The great love of my life marries today and I am not the groom. I had my chance, a few years ago, but did not realize until too late how fleeting my moment with her was meant to be. Whether it was my fault or hers, and, let's face it, it was probably mine, I will wonder always about the life I might have had with the most loving and loveable woman I have ever known. Sometimes, I finally now understand, love, even crazy love, is not enough. Sometimes, as the romance novelists know, timing is everything.But today is not a day for remorse. It is not a day for lost causes. Today is a day for celebration. The woman I once promised to keep happy is happy. She tells me she is marrying a wonderful man, with a good heart, whom she believes I would have liked had we met in different circumstances. She lives where she wants to live. She has selected her life's path. All that is left for me to do is to wish her well and to hope that she has made the right choice; that she continues to find in him what she did not find in me. And I am sure he considers himself today the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.
The present I humbly send her today is this column; this public note, this irrevocable display of affection and support and gratitude; this worldly absolution from any guilt or sadness she felt between the time she said no to me and the time she said yes to him. No one ought to have to carry that with them into a marriage. I showered her with as much love as I could muster when we were together. I still love her and always will. So I am only too happy to offer my toast to her now, one more time, before she takes her vows.
I want to thank her, mostly, for rescuing me from hopelessness. When we met, back in the spring of 2005, I was nearly 40 and had been dating off and on for two years following an unexpected divorce. I had lost faith in relationships. I had given up on love. She arrived, unexpectedly, and showed me what was possible. She raised me up from the emotional dead. She drew out of me the poison of divorce and betrayal. Eleven years younger but already more mature than me, she was dazzling, brilliant, funny, and sweet; she both gave and taught me patience and devotion and sacrifice. No woman before or since ever made me feel as desired, needed, beloved, appreciated as she did. No one has yet made me want her more. Some men live their whole lives without this kind of love. At least I had it for one brief, shining moment.
Many first time brides very much realize that their wedding day will be one of the most important days of their lives, but since they have never gotten married before, many of them have no idea how to actually make their wedding day truly unique and special. The truth is that it takes a lot of creativity and hard work. It pays to get tips and advice from brides who have been there and done that. Thankfully, thanks to the Internet, it is not hard to find memorable wedding ideas and guides that will help you pull off your dream wedding. In fact, we have collected quite a few tips, ideas and guides that we think will be very helpful for any bride.
The truth is that planning a wedding can be absolutely overwhelming and it is easy to overlook some important areas that could make a huge difference in your wedding experience. The following are 10 key areas to consider when planning your dream wedding....
#1) The Engagement Ring
When you first get engaged, everyone is going to want to see the ring. So don't go boring. There are a lot of dazzling modern styles that can set your engagement ring apart from all the others, or if you want to do something truly unique you might want to wear an antique engagement ring.
#2) The Engagement Announcement
Most couples really overlook this area. In fact, many couples end up announcing their engagement to their families and friends in the most boring and unceremonious of ways. You don't want to announced your engagement on Facebook. Choosing just the right moment to announce your engagement can really make a huge difference and can really set the tone for your engagement period.
#3) The Location For The Ceremony
Do you really want to get married at city hall or in some local church that you don't even attend? Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and so you will want to choose a location for the wedding that is unforgettable.
# 4) The Timing Of The Ceremony
Holding the wedding on a holiday or on a day that holds special significance for you or for your family can give a wedding ceremony a really festive feel.
#5) The Wedding Dress
Do you really want to wear a dress that you purchased at a department store during your ceremony? This is a once in a lifetime event. Don't be afraid to invest in a designer wedding dress for your wedding. This is one day that you will never get back again, and you will always remember the dress that you wore on that day.
#6) The Wedding Jewelry
An increasing number of brides are wearing a wedding tiara during their ceremonies. Choosing a jewelry piece such as a tiara can really help you achieve a formal, elegant look on your wedding day.
#7) The Wedding Vows
Do you really want to repeat the same words that every other couple has uttered? Look for ways to inject your own personality into the vows that you will exchange with your partner.
#8) The Wedding Songs
The music played during a wedding ceremony and during a wedding reception sets the whole tone for the day. They are songs that will stay with your forever. So it is absolutely imperative that you put a lot of thought into picking out just the right music for your special day.
#9) The Reception
The reception is often referred to as the "fun" part of the wedding. In reality, it is an opportunity to throw a party that nobody will ever forget. But there are a million things that can go wrong with a reception. In fact, if you can afford it, a wedding professional can be extremely helpful with planning a reception. A perfectly planned and executed reception is something that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.
#10) Wedding Dances
Dance has always been an important part of wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, but in this decade couples have been taking creativity when it comes to wedding dances to entirely new heights. Don't be afraid to inject your creative spirit into your wedding dances.
Winter Wedding Ideas - Pictured is Cate Blanchett Photo By Annie Lleibovitz
Are you thinking of having a wedding during the holidays? At first blush it can seem like a really tempting idea for brides who are searching for unique and creative wedding ideas. After all, for most people it is one of the most memorable times of the year. But the truth is that holiday weddings can create a lot of headaches. It is very important to weigh the pros and the cons before committing to a wedding date during the holidays. In this article we will examine many of the pros and cons of holiday weddings so that you can make the very best decision about whether or not a holiday wedding is right for you.
Pros
*It is often easier for the couple and other family members to get time off around the holidays.
*Often family members who live some distance away are already planning to come into town for the holidays.
*The lights and decorations of the holiday season can be easily incorporated into a holiday-themed wedding.
*If there is snow on the ground that can provide a gorgeous background for wedding pictures.
*People are in the mood to celebrate during the holiday season, and thus a holiday wedding may be more likely to have a festive atmosphere.
Cons
*You and your future spouse will be busy during the holidays. Do you want to add a wedding on top of that?
*Your families will be extremely busy during the holidays. Are they going to be willing to help with wedding preparations?
*Will your guests be available during the holidays? Many people make plans for the holidays a long, long time in advance and do not like to change them.
*Often wedding locations and wedding vendors are booked with holiday events.
*A holiday wedding during the winter can often mean bad weather. Will your guests be able to get to the wedding if bad weather does break out?
These are some things to definitely think about. As fun as the idea of a holiday wedding may seem, the truth is that you have to consider the holiday plans of your guests and relatives. Will all of the people that you want to be there be able to attend a holiday wedding? Is it simply a time that is too busy and too chaotic for everyone? Would one bad snow storm have the potential to ruin your wedding?
Each situation is different. Many couples have had amazing holiday weddings. Others wish that they would have avoided the hassle. Whatever you decide, work at it with all of your heart and make your wedding day as special as it can be!
Have you ever wondered what the inspiration for the wedding entrance dance for Jim and Pam's Wedding on the Office was? Well, it was actually from a real wedding entrance dance that has over 27 MILLION views on YouTube. Yes, you read that right. The brainstorm of a couple named Jill and Kevin has taken the Internet by storm. The video of Jill and Kevin's wedding entrance dance has over 27 million views on YouTube, and now thanks to the Office it is immortalized forever.
Pam and Jim From The Office - Wedding Ideas
The trend is for weddings to not be the formal, stuffy events that they used to be. We are starting to see a lot more creative things such as we see in the video of Jill and Kevin's wedding entrance dance below. It is no wonder that when the writers of the Office were trying to find something really creative for Jim and Pam's wedding episode that they turned to this Internet phenomenon.
So what do you think about the video below? Do you think it is proper for a wedding party and the bride and groom to dance down the aisle like at Jill and Kevin's wedding? Do you think it was smart and creative for the Office to play off of this video for Jim and Pam's wedding? Do you think that this kind of things represents a good trend in weddings or a bad one? Watch the video of Jill and Kevin's entrance dance for yourself and let us know what you think.....
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