Picking a site for your wedding day

One of the first decisions you and your fiancé will make following your
engagement will be the location of your wedding. There are so many locations
available that the decision can seem overwhelming. Many couples decide to have
their wedding ceremony in a church, followed by a reception at a different
location. Others have their ceremony and reception at the same location. It is
very popular today for wedding ceremonies and receptions to be held in private
homes, at poolsides, in a garden, a hotel banquet room, and in a natural scenic
setting. To assist you in selecting a location, we will take a brief look at each one
of these. However, I am certain whichever location you choose your wedding day
will be the most beautiful day of your life!
At Home
Wedding ceremonies that take place at the home of a special friend or family
member are truly wonderful and are usually filled with a cozy warmth you may
not find elsewhere. Just remember to first check with your religious institution to
make certain it will recognize a non-church wedding ceremony. Also pay attention
to the number of invitations you plan to send out, since the seating will be
limited. I would also keep the decorations and refreshments to a minimum since
the setting may be more confined than other locations, and these items usually
take up a good deal of space. Keep it simple, and it will be magnificent. Make
certain to use your local bakery and catering service for your home wedding, as
the entire community will want to be a part of your celebration. To thank your
guests for sharing your special day with them I suggest wedding favors, which
are very popular today, but are not always easy to find within smaller
communities. A very large and popular collection of wedding favors is found at
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At Poolside
A reception planned for the poolside will truly be a special event. This allows you
to bring out all the tropical and beach themed items on the market today, and
there are many to choose from at www.RoyalWeddingFavors.com. You will
definitely want a bar set up serving tropical drinks. Your decorations should be
bright and breezy. Float tropical flowers in the pool, or hand out leis to your
guests, and when evening comes float lighted candles in the pool and on your
reception tables in bowls. Make certain to anchor lightweight items with shells or
other item of your choosing, so the wind will not blow them away. I believe buffet
style food stations will be best for your poolside event, using non-breakable
items if possible. Then, relax and enjoy! This is one of the most fun and creative
settings you can choose, and your guests will remember it forever.
In a Banquet Room
Banquet rooms are the perfect location for weddings and receptions for larger
crowds. Banquet rooms whether they are located in hotels, country clubs,
mansions or museums are very popular, so it would be best to book this location
as early as possible. The good thing about these large rooms is that it is quite
easy to decorate using just about any theme. You can choose to be as simple or
as elegant as you want; however, a good rule of thumb is the larger the room
the more extravagant the decorations should be. A sit down dinner is ideal for a
banquet room reception, especially when there is an on-site staff ready to handle
all the details. Fully stocked bars are popular at these locations, as well as a full
menu and a lively band. Though this type of wedding and reception site may
seem daunting in size, it can actually turn out to be a warm and cozy setting with
the proper decorations and seating arrangement. So don’t hesitate to select a
banquet room, and invite as many guests as you want to help you celebrate the
most special day of your life.
In a Garden
Garden weddings and receptions are simply gorgeous. There is nothing more
divine than to be married in a garden setting surrounded by flowers, birds and
your friends and family. Whether it is a friend’s manicured lawn or a lush
botanical garden, this is an ideal setting. Don’t overdo the decorations with a
garden wedding or reception; let the beauty speak for itself. This is actually the
perfect setting for the budget minded bride, since the scenery will be so
beautiful, and is usually free. It would be a good idea to set up buffet style food
stations under tents if you are concerned about the weather. Otherwise, a
seating arrangement of white tables and chairs would be perfect for your guests
to enjoy the menu you have planned. You can go with our without tablecloths,
using only a small arrangement of flowers as centerpieces. As evening comes
lighted candles will be the perfect touch. To keep the atmosphere romantic you
can hire a strolling violinist to wander among your guests playing soft music. And
when it is all over, you will be amazed at how beautiful your wedding
photographs are with the beauty of flowers in bloom, green grass and fresh air in
every shot.
In a Natural Setting
The beauty of an ocean or the majesty of the mountaintops is just a few of the
many dramatic sights available for your wedding. If you are interested in a
natural setting you will need to plan well in advance of your wedding date,
especially if you have a certain location in mind. More than likely, there will be
guidelines and rules you will need to follow in order to secure a location such as
a national or state park. For example, what are the park hours and beverage
restrictions? Are there cooking facilities available, or must the food be prepared in
advance? How will you, your guests and the caterers get to the location, and is
there ample parking as well as overnight accommodations nearby? A natural
setting can be an economical choice for a wedding or reception because of the
abundant nature available. This makes elaborate flower arrangements and other
decorations unnecessary. For refreshments a simple menu will work best, and
you might even consider a picnic-style reception with baskets and Mason jars. For
the wedding ceremony select the best possible view and make certain you
discuss all the beautiful photograph opportunities with your photographer.
These are only a few of the many locations available for your wedding and
reception, so select one that fits your personal style and enjoy the wonderful
ambiance throughout your wedding day!

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Wedding Favors

At most weddings, the bride and groom will offer some type of small memento as a note of appreciation to family and friends, more commonly known as wedding favors. As you will discover in this wedding article, the type of wedding favors are widely varied but there are some that are considered better choices than others. Remember, wedding favors do not have to be expensive. In fact, this type of gift can be something homemade. If you want to go all out, that is certainly fine, but it is also not necessary. The focus of the wedding favor is to let people know you are grateful for their assistance with your wedding and/or reception or that you are just honored they showed up. To help you get started, we have provided you with the top five wedding favors.

Food Favors

One of the most popular types of wedding favor is food, simply because most people love to eat. A wonderful option that is easy and inexpensive to make would be to purchase small black favor boxes and then line them with white tissue paper. Place Oreo cookies or dark chocolate covered peanuts inside and then tie the box off with white and red ribbon. Watch everyone enjoy the beautiful box but even more, the delicious goodies inside. This is a very nice choice for favors, both informal and formal weddings.

Flower Plant Favors

The second of the top five wedding favors is a fresh plant or flower seeds. With this, you can get as creative as you want. A couple of ideas that work very nice is placing a miniature plant or cacti in a small terra cotta planter. To make this more personalized, the women (and men) in the wedding party could get together for lunch to embellish the pots with ribbon, craft paint, lace, and so on. You could also choose a simple glass container, add three different seed packages, and punch a hole through the upper corner of all three to tie together with ribbon. These are appreciated because once planted, they are a constant reminder of your cherished wedding or event.

Fragrant Soap Favors

For the third of the top five wedding favors, you might also consider fragrant soap or votive candles. For soap, this is a lovely wedding favor to place in hotel rooms of out-of-town guests. You can purchase all of the supplies at local hobby or craft stores and then purchase your fragrant of choice such as lemon grass, watermelon, sandalwood, white ginger, etc. If you prefer, you can purchase pre-made soap or buy glycerin and molds to make your own. As an extra romantic touch, look at mold designs such as wedding bells, hearts, bubble designs. These wedding favors are generally a big hit.

Candle Favors

Now for the fourth of the top five wedding favors, you can never go wrong with votive candles, enjoyed by both men and women. This type of wedding favor can again be purchased through a hobby or craft store or on the Internet. If you prefer, you can create your own candles, which involves melting wax, adding color and fragrance, and then pouring into approved glass jars. Choose several coordinating colors if you like and for the simple yet elegant glass jars, add decorative touches such as flowers, ribbon, or trinkets attached with hot glue.

Pewter or Silver Favors

Finally, the last of the five top wedding favors would be pewter or silver. You will find many wonderful choices such as picture frames, paperweights, and bottle openers. With this type of wedding favor, you will probably pay a little more but this is a nice gift for a more formal wedding, affluent group list, or members of the bridal party. Remember, you can choose from hundreds of wedding favors to include miniature bottles of wine, stationary with last name and wedding date, golf balls and tees for the sports enthusiasts, and the list goes on and on. Whether you go with wedding bubbles to be blown as you and your new spouse leave the church to creative miniature baskets filled with candles, candy or Jordon’s almonds and everything in between, the key is to choose wedding favors that coordinate with your wedding but that are also special for your type of guest list.

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Picking The Very Best Wedding Favors

One of the most important, but most easily overlooked, aspects of planning a great wedding is choosing the right wedding favors. The little gifts presented to your honored wedding guests should be a reflection of your own personal taste and style, as well as a compliment to your guests.

Since your guests are likely to look upon the favors you choose as a cherished memento of a special day, it is important to take care when choosing them, and to choose items that the guests will appreciate.

== Places To Find Ideas ==

There are many types of items that can be used as wedding favors, and the wedding planning guides and bridal magazines are chocked full of advice and ideas on how to make your guests feel special and welcomed.

The internet as well is full of web sites, newsgroups and email lists which solicit and provide advice on how to choose the most perfect favors for your wedding day.

== The Photo Pack Idea ==

One interesting idea is to give your guests a photo pack as a wedding favor. It has become standard for couples planning a wedding to provide each guest with a disposable camera, and there are even special one time use cameras decorated with wedding themes.

Why not take this popular wedding favor one step further by pairing it with a cd which contains special photographs of the couple, and even a song or two from the wedding? These photo packs are growing in popularity, and they are a big hit with many guests.

== Picture Frame Favors ==

In addition, picture frames make wonderful wedding favors, and they continue to be a real favorite with wedding planners and wedding guests alike.

Picture frames can be purchased very inexpensively for the most part, and they can be decorated with dried flowers, lace, and other special touches, or even personalized with the name of each guest.

== Gift Of Food Wedding Favors ==

And of course the gift of food is always welcome, at weddings and everywhere else. Some of the most popular wedding favors are of the edible variety, and gift baskets full of cookies, or champagne flutes filled with fine chocolates, are sure to please even the most discriminating wedding guest.

No matter what type of favors you choose to honor your guests, it is important to start planning early. There is no shortage of things to do when planning a wedding and it is important to leave plenty of time for ordering and personalizing your wedding favors. by Shaunta Pleasant