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Elegant Michigan Wedding: Essential Bridal Tips


Looking for trendy ways to highlight your elegant Michigan Wedding? First of all, go with a theme and make this congruent throughout the entire wedding process. The last thing you want is your one special wedding to be average. Feel free to integrate these tips into the wedding of your dreams.

HOTTEST TRENDS IN DÉCOR RIGHT NOW

The hottest trend in décor right now is drama, color, larger than life and making dramatic statements. It’s not about overdoing, but creating memorable statements with décor. Colors! Color, fashion, and décor go very much together. The hot colors this season are very vibrant colors such as yellows and hot turquoise.

LIMITED BUDGETS SHOULD NOT LEAVE OUT THIS DESIGN ELEMENT

If it is a sit down dinner, you should really concentrate on the designing of the tables. Make an impression with something really beautiful. But, before you even do that, the first thing that people are going to see at your elegant Michigan wedding is the bridal bouquet. That should be spectacular. It is the first flower that the guests see when the bride is coming down the aisle. It should compliment the dress and tell the story of who she is and also make a wonderful statement. Another thing that I think that is important as well is to see what can be done differently. You should try really hard to create a buzz word. The same thing applies in fashion; there is always a great detail to a dress or a great color.

SOME GREAT WAY TO DECORATE A CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

You should focus on creating something dramatic at the entrance. A lot of people want to concentrate on the aisle, why not do something in all the aisles? It really pulls everything together; and of course, something at the alter. It’s important to create some excitement at the entrance. At your elegant Michigan wedding reception, the escort card table is one of the first places that you can make an impression. Use your theme. Whether this is sculpted lions and elephants, see what your vendors and location have and work with it.

These dramatic designs and ideas can influence any average celebration and turn them into the elegant Michigan wedding it deserves. Focus on your dream and the overall theme and everything will come together eventually. I hope these tips help, and once again congratulations!



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After You Buy Your Bridal Gown. . .
. . . you still need to think about shoes, veil, head covering and accessories. Shoes are especially important, so let’s start at the bottom!

SHOES

Above all bridal shoes need to be comfortable. You will be wearing them a long time. You will be standing in them for hours. You’ll probably have to dance in them. Comfort must be your prime consideration! Therefore, you don’t want the heels to high. You want them perfectly sized for your feet.

And of course, you want them to be attractive. That means they have to match your gown in style and color. If you have an old-fashioned lace gown, you don’t want modern patent shoes! Find a style that matches or complements your wedding gown. Color is also important. Make sure your shoes are white or ivory, or whatever the exact shade of your gown is. Find the right style and size first. The shoes can probably be dyed to match the dress.

Another thing to consider is the bridesmaids’ shoes. Many times you’ll want them to wear the same or very similar shoes but in a different color. You’ll also want about the same height heels in the bridesmaids’ shoes as in your own.

Break in your shoes by walking in them at home. This will add to the comfort level during the ceremony and reception. You’ll also want to bring them to every fitting for your gown. That way the hem of the gown and the size of your heels will perfectly complement each other.

HEADWEAR

Bridal millinery is important on several levels. First, it is what frames the bride’s face. As such, it appears all the wedding photos, and is often used to accentuate the bridal radiance. It forms the background of your most romantic wedding portraits, so you want it to look amazing and still be comfortable for the hours you’ll be wearing it.

The choices in bridal millinery are vast these days. It choosing the type for you consider your facial features and shape, the style of your gown (of course!), and the style in which you plan to wear your hair. All these should be complemented by your headwear, whether it is veil, hat, flowers, tiara, or some combination of these!

And you don’t always have to order it months in advance. A good milliner can work quickly given the materials you wish to be used. He or she can create a one-of-a-kind hat that will complement your gown and your face in every way, and it won’t be all that expensive.

ACCESSORIES

The key to choosing accessories has been revealed already â€" matching and comfort. Don’t go overboard on your jewelry. When in doubt, tone down. You don’t want to walk down the aisle having your friends, relatives, and soon-to-be in-laws awestruck over your jewelry! You are the center of attention, and it should complement, not overshadow, you. Many brides find it very special to wear a family heirloom or other piece of great sentimental value.

Think of everything, and make it all match â€" necklace, earrings, bracelet, etc. All should match each other and match or complement your gown.



Plan your day ahead of time so you’ll have nothing but love and fun to think of on your special day. Here’s wishing you the best!

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Michigan Banquet Halls in Michigan
There are many Michigan banquet halls in Michigan (well over 400 for you to interview). If you are planning a wedding reception, then the selection factors may be more demanding. Traditional private parties will still require some time when browsing around. This list will help you select the right one. Options for Outdoors Is there an outdoor patio? Is it an up sell? Can you get it thrown in if you book during certain times of the year? There are other options that vary between Michigan banquet halls. Other options include gardens, outdoor tented areas, pathways, and more. I will tell you why these may be important later. Layout & Setup Layout of the hall is not something to overlook. It might make it harder for some of your other vendors to do what you want them too. Rooms might have different layouts. Depending on your style you may want to consult with any of your vendors if you suspect a problem with your banquet venue layout. For example accent lighting does not work well with a room filled with windows. More and more banquet halls in Michigan are trying to give you a variety so that they can appeal to different tastes. Banquet Halls in Michigan $ Oh, let us not forget that pricing IS an important factor. Please keep in mind it is not the most important. Some venues can charge an arm and a leg because of how much detail is put into their layout; others have more simple economic solutions. This is not to say that you should ignore pricing. When you interview with different banquet halls in Michigan you will notice the price ranges. My best advice is for you to go with the one that is most convenient with you want to accomplish. Number of Guests This is a biggie! Make sure that the Michigan banquet halls can meet the needs of your guests. All banquet halls have a max capacity, and some even have minimum requirements. Before you start interviewing with your venues please have some sort of number in mind for how many you will be expecting. If you are using them to caterer the meal, then your head count will also be required for the quote for the meal. Also remember that your vendors who work hard for you may require a vendor table at your event and you may want to include them in the head count. Outside Vendors Yes or No When you do not use outside vendors your packaged price brings your total down. This includes in house DJs, caterers, florists, cakes, photographers, and videographers. Now, what are the drawbacks to using in house wedding vendors? If you have your heart set on a couple of banquet halls, then you may have to use their in house DJs. Let us say that you interview the DJ and he does not seem that competent, what do you do? Exactly, this is one of the drawbacks. Some companies sacrifice quality for quantity when they are in house contracted. You might have to use their bartenders as well. This means you can not bring in your own alcohol. There are many pros and cons, but you get the idea. Your best bet is to interview other vendors that are not in house beforehand. This way you will know how to negotiate with the in house vendors or hall because of the reasonable quotes you got from other wedding vendors in Michigan. Michigan Banquet Halls To summarize everything, you will have to evaluate the overall appeal of the banquet hall. Can your photographer take great shots outside? Is there a chapel? If your reception hall is not being used for the ceremony, then is it close to the church? This is where the number communication failure happens, in route from church to hall! Will there be changing rooms if you are having your ceremony there? Do you need to do much decorating, or is it already presented well? You can see how all of this factors into pricing. Good way to find out is to ask how many weddings they did last year and ask for recent references from people within the past year. Make sure these references are similar with your event type.

Robert Reno offers wedding reception entertainment and also accommodates private parties, and high school proms. He has a vast exposure as one of the most innovative and creative Michigan DJs. He is working for Encore Entertainment & Productions. For further information about venues please visit their <a href="http://www.encorepartydjs.com/michigan_disc_jockeys_links.html">Michigan Banquet Halls</a> page or <a href="http://encorepartydjs.weblog.com/2008/1/Michigan-Banquet-Halls-in-Michigan.html">Michigan Banquet Halls</a> blog.

Destination Weddings
Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular especially for couples looking to create a memorable occasion without breaking the bank. They are the most convenient choice for busy couples and provide all the exciting extras that wedding day dreams are made of. Destination weddings are perfect for couples who don't want to worry about the large church ceremony and the large number of guests and formalities that are often expected in traditional weddings. Typically planned as small, intimate affairs, destination weddings are getting larger and can be lavish and expensive. Although, most are small romantic affairs with family and close friends typically ranging in price between $500.00 - $5000.00. Destination weddings are usually packaged together as wedding ceremony, flowers, photos, reception, lodging and can easily be personalized. Destination weddings have become "the trip of a lifetime". Popular locations include the Caribbean, Hawaii, California, and Florida. While on an Alaska cruise we saw a couple getting married on a glacier. The bride wore a beautiful long white coat and the groom wore a black tuxedo. It was absolutely beautiful and I am sure will always be a special memory for them as well as their guests. If the wedding of your dreams evoke fairytale imagery then look no further then the Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, especially in the winter. The Chateau offers secluded serenity that is easily accessed in a scenic two hour tour from the Calgary International Airport. Lake Louise is absolutely gorgeous and is surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. In the winter you can get married on the frozen lake and drink champagne from the ice bar. Whether you choose a wedding in the Adirondacks or faraway in the South Pacific your guests will feel extra special and give you, the wedding couple, a memory-filled place to visit for joyous anniversary celebrations for years to come.

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Shooting a Wedding Video? Say Goodbye To the Confusion of Operating Your Video Camera
If you are planning to shoot a wedding video, and your only prior experience with using a video camera is the footage you shot at your three year old's birthday party, then here’s a chance to quickly and easily learn the most important camera functions and their optimal settings. 1. The on/off function If you don't know how to turn your camera on, then you're out of luck. Different cameras place their on/off power buttons in different locations. You know your camera’s power is on if you see an image in the viewfinder or flip-out screen. Note: Don’t forget to remove the lens cap. 2. Menu functions There are some settings in your camera that need to be adjusted/set before you videotape the wedding. They are accessed through the Menu button on your camera. These functions and their optimal settings include: Time/date â€" Off No matter how professionally you shoot the wedding, if you leave the time/date function on you will look like an amateur. Focus â€" Auto Exposure â€" Auto White Balance - Auto The only time you need to change these settings to" Manual" is when lighting conditions or picture composition are out of the norm. (e.g. adjust for exposure: heavily back-lit subjects making them look like they’re in a Witness Protection program; adjust for focus: competing objects in foreground that make your camera continually roll focus back and forth with nauseating results…like looking through your grandfather’s bifocals. Gain level â€" 0 Increase gain level only when light levels are low. You should be aware that increasing gain levels will affect the quality of your videotape. However, so does darkness. Increasing gain level may be your only choice in this situation. Record mode/speed â€" SP (Standard Play) Your camera may have additional record modes/speeds including: EP (Extended Play), LP (Long Play) and SLP (Super Long Play) These record modes are designed to extend the record time you have on your videotape. If you find that the wedding is running longer than expected and you do not have additional videotape, changing the record speed to EP, LP or SLP will give you more record time on the tape. You should be aware that using these slower modes will result in some loss of quality. 3. Battery insertion Become familiar with camera battery insertion. Trying to figure this out in a dimly-lit church during the wedding ceremony is going to spell big trouble for you. Also, remember to keep track of the remaining power level of the batteyr by observing the battery level display in the viewfinder. 5. Zoom function Zoom controls on a video camera usually include buttons or slide control marked W (wide) and T (telephoto). You should become familiar with the sensitivity of these controls. This is similar to becoming familiar with the sensitivity of the brakes on a new car. 6. Microphone input jacks If your camera has a mic input jack, you will be able to plug in an external microphone which will enhance the quality of your audio while giving you more range and flexibility with your camera. 7. Headphone input jack Plug a headphone set into this jack so that you can check the quality and level of audio you are receiving into the camera while recording or during playback. 8. Videotape insertion This is something you should know well before coming to the church. Different cameras require specific tape insertion methods. Improper tape insertion can have damaging effects on your camera. If you are unsure, take your camera and videotape to a video camera dealer that can help you with this matter. 9. Tripod Even though is not a function found on the camera, a tripod is an essential adjunct to proper camera operation. Correctly extending and locking the tripod legs, attaching the camera to the tripod quick-release plate and operating the pan/tilt locks and handle are tasks and skills that must be mastered before attempting to shoot the wedding. 10. View finder or flip out monitor Older cameras have viewfinders which are used to help you see what you are shooting/videotaping. You can adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision by using the diopter which is a small wheel attached to the viewfinder. Newer camera models usually include a flip-out screen monitor which functions like the viewfinder but with an easier-to-see display. Although more convenient for viewing, the flip-out screen requires more battery power. So if you find yourself running low on battery power, close the flip-out screen and use the viewfinder. (Both will not work at the same time. You must use one or the other.) Viewfinders and flip-out screens also provide a readout of the status of several camera functions such as Record, Pause, Stop, record speed, battery power level and videotape used and/or remaining. Think of these displays like the gauges on you car dashboard. 11. Record Just because your camera may be turned on doesn’t mean that you are capturing any video. You must push the Record button if you want to have something to playback to the bridal couple later. Once you push the record button, your viewfinder should display a red REC or red dot indicator, which verifies that the camera is recording. Another indication that you are recording will be a running time code display, also in your viewfinder/flip-out screen. Just remember, fear and anxiety come from not being prepared. Becoming familiar with these basic video camera functions and settings will help you to be relaxed, confident and looking forward to capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event that the bride and groom will treasure forever.

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Who’s Who on the Bridal Shower Guest List
When getting married, it can sometimes be difficult to understand the proper etiquette involved with many of the wedding functions. The bridal shower is no exception. Many brides-to-be are left uncertain of the proper procedures to follow when planning a bridal shower and who to invite. In addition, the proper role of different guests on the list can become confusing. With a few simple rules of thumb, however, you are guaranteed to have a memorable and proper bridal shower. Who Hosts the Bridal Shower? The maid or matron of honor, and never the bridesmaids, traditionally hosts the bridal shower. It is, however, acceptable for another close friend of either the bride or the groom to take on the responsibility. For the most part, it is considered unacceptable for a close relative of the bride, such as the mother or siblings, to throw a bridal shower. This is because it gives the appearance that the family is scouting for gifts. In some areas of the country, however, it is customary for a close relative to throw the bridal shower. In addition, if the bride does not have anyone else to throw the party for her, it may be acceptable for the mother or a sister to throw the party. The family members should, however, try to have as little involvement as possible. It is never considered acceptable for the bride to throw her own bridal shower. Sometimes, the coworkers of a bride-to-be also decide to throw a bridal shower. A group of coworkers or just one coworker may host this shower. So far as etiquette is concerned, this is perfectly acceptable. Just be sure to limit the guest list to coworkers. Inviting friends and family to a bridal shower hosted by coworkers is tacky. Who should be invited to the Bridal Shower? You can invite whomever you want to your bridal shower. Your guest list should certainly include your mother, your future mother-in-law, and your maid or matron of honor. If the bride or the groom has a stepmother, she should also be invited. Traditionally, a bridal shower involves only women. But, co-ed bridal showers are gaining in popularity. This decision is one you will have to make when creating your guest list. Typically, brides-to-be invite their immediate family members to attend their bridal showers. They also invite all of the female members of the bridal party, and the male members if the bridal shower is co-ed, and other close relatives. Close friends are also invited to the bridal shower. As a rule of thumb, only people who have been invited to the wedding itself should be invited to the bridal shower. It is uncouth to invite someone to the shower without also inviting him or her to the wedding as it implies you are only interested in receiving his or her gifts. You are not, however, expected to invite everyone who will be attending the wedding. Of course, bridal showers hosted by co-workers are the exception â€" you are not expected to invite you co-workers to your wedding, even if they do throw you a bridal shower. If you are having a difficult time deciding who to invite to your bridal shower and who not to invite, take a look at your wedding guest list. First, eliminate all of the females with whom the bride does not know directly, such as the wives of male friends. Next, cross off people who were invited to the wedding simply because it is “proper,” but who are not close to the bride. This can include distant relatives or female friends of the bride-to-be’s parents. What if there will be more than One Bridal Shower? If you will be having more than one bridal shower, mothers, stepmothers, and female siblings on both sides, as well as the maid of honor, should be invited to every shower. None of these women, however, should be expected to provide a gift at each shower. In addition, the female siblings of the groom should have the option of choosing to attend only one of the showers. Any other guests should be only invited to one of the showers. If you do choose to invite someone to more than one shower, be sure to make it perfectly clear that the person is not expected to bring a gift each time.

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How to Write Wedding Invitations
Order invitations only when you have confirmation from your wedding and reception sites. Note the time of the reception on the receptions cards in the event of an extended lag in time between the wedding and reception beyond the normal transit time needed between sites. A broad range of prices is available among the different styles of invitations, but the price of comparable invitations varies little from store to store. Most stores require a 50% deposit when ordering, with the balance to be paid at delivery. It is wise to order about 5 percent more invitations than needed to cover any mistakes or forgotten people. How to Write Wedding Invitations At the time you order the invitations, have the correct form for the names of the persons giving the wedding, the full names of the bride and groom, and the time, date, and location of the ceremony. Do you want a general idea of how to write wedding invitations? Look below. If the wedding is given by your mother and father: Mr. and Mrs. James T. Smith request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mary Sue to Robert John Brown (etc.) If the wedding is given by you and the groom: Mary Sue Smith and Robert John Brown request the honor of your presence at their marriage (etc.) If the wedding is given by your mother, and your father is deceased, Mrs. James T. Smith requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Mary Sue (etc.) If your mother has remarried, use her present husbands name: Mr and Mrs. John C. Howard request the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Mary Sue Smith (etc.) If the wedding is given by your mother, and your parents are divorced, use your mothers maiden name plus your fathers last name: Mrs. Anne Miller Smith requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Mary Sue (etc.) If the wedding is given by your father, and either your parents are divorced or your mother is deceased: Mr. James T. Smith requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Mary Sue (etc.) If your father has remarried: Mr. and Mrs. James T. Smith request the honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Mary Sue (etc.) If the wedding is given by your divorced parents, and each has remarried, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Scott .M. Jones request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mary Sue Smith (etc.) How to Write Wedding Invites When deciding how to write your wedding invites, and what style of wording to use, remember that... the honor of your presence... usually refers to a religious or formal service and.... the pleasure of your company... usually refers to a civil or casual service. Consultants at specialty shops are available to help you with the wording. The only difference in wording between military and civilian weddings is in the use of service titles. These titles are used in the following manner: - army, marine corps: rank of captain or higher - navy: rank of commodore or higher Their rank precedes their name, and the service designation follows on the next line under their name: Captain Robert John Brown United States Army For officers whose ranks are below those listed above, list their name on a single line, with the line below showing their rank and service designation: Robert John Brown Lieutenant, United States Navy For military personnel without rank, list their name on a single line, with the line below showing their service designation: Robert John Brown United States Marine Corps A bride in the military may omit using her own rank and service designation on the invitations unless she plans to be married in her uniform. The addressing should be handwritten. Traditionally it is done in black ink, but the same color as the printing may also be used. The invitations will come with two sets of envelopes. When addressing outer envelopes: - All formal titles such as doctor, captain, and reverend are written out. - Semi-formal titles such as Ms., Mr., and Mrs. are abbreviated. - Avenue, street, road, etc., are written out, as are the city and state. The wording on the inner envelope should include the titles and the last names only of the invited adults. If you wish to invite children under the age of eighteen, write their first names on a line below their parents on the inner envelope. Older children in the family should receive their own invitations. The phrase... and family... instead of the childrens name should never be used. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson John, Scott, Sarah, and Sue Once the invitations are addressed, place all the enclosures in the envelopes in this manner: - Place the reception card inside the invitation. - Put the response card in its envelope, and place inside invitation - Place map, if used, inside invitation - Place tissue over printing on invitation to prevent smudging - Tuck the invitation, folded edge down, into the inner envelope. - Place the inner envelope into the outer envelope so the writing on the inner envelope faces flap. When purchasing stamps for mailing, have the invitation, including all enclosures, weighted to determine the correct postage. Mail all the invitations at the same time, using first-class stamps. A stamp must be provided on the return envelope if response cards are used. The following example of response card wording eliminates confusion for your guests and increases the likelihood that they will return the cards on time. The favor of a reply is requested before June first. M_____________________________ will _________ will not _______ attend. Number of persons: _______________ When ordering invitations, also order any other stationery accessories you may need. This includes: - Reception cards, showing the time and place of the event. - Response cards with printed reply-address envelopes, to be enclosed with the invitation so you can plan for the number of guests that will attend the reception. - Informal thank-you notes, having the name of the bride or the bride and groom on the outside, and blank on the inside. - Thank-you notes, with a preprinted message to acknowledge when a gift is received. - Personalized napkins and matches for the guests to use or to keep as souvenirs. - Announcements, to be sent to those you would have liked to attend your wedding, but who could not. - Pew cards, rarely used, but appropriate for ultra-formal wedding situations, e.g., with celebrities and dignitaries: the cards may be enclosed with the invitation or sent after the acceptance has been received to ensure tha correct number of seats. - Wedding programs, showing the order of the service and listing all participants. These can be folded or rolled like a scroll and tied with ribbon. Not only does a printed program serve as a guide to your wedding ceremony, but it is also a keepsake for your guests. Programs can be engraved, printed with offset printing, or produced by word processor on a laser printer, with calligraphy added later. The program covers may be obtained from printers who offer a variety of paper stocks, from manufacturers of wedding invitations who offer several different styles, or from religious supply houses of bookstores who carry appropriate church bulletin covers. Or they can be of your own creation, including a photograph of the bridal couple, special drawing, etc. The program could contain the wedding date, time, and location; the names of all the participants, their positions in the wedding, and their relationship to the bride and groom;; and the order of the ceremony, with any special reading or observances. Expressions of the gratitude from the bridal couple to their families and guests, and any clarifying information regarding the wedding service or reception, could also be included. If possible, have your programs printed only two weeks or so before the wedding, to include any last- minute changes. Allow enough time, however, for proofreading the copy, making any corrections, and receiving delivery of the finished product. Thank-you notes do not have to be long, but they should be personal. to achieve this goal: - Mention your spouses name. - Mention the gift. - Tell what you liked about the gift. - Tell how you will use it. - It is better to use the blank thank-you note (informals) rather than the preprinted ones. - Thank-you notes that denote the couple as being married - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown or Mary Sue and Robert Brown - should be reserved for use after the wedding. For notes sent before the wedding, the printing should read as in these example: Mary Sue Smith and Robert Brown, or Mary Sue and Robert, or Mary Sue Smith. If the engagement is broken after the wedding invitations are in the mail and there is sufficient time, you may send a printed announcement of the change of plans, as in this example: Mr. and Mrs. _____________ announce that the marriage of their daughter, __________ to Mr. ______________, will not take place. When there is not enough time, you will need to phone each invited guest. It is not necessary to reveal reasons for the breakup. Any gifts must be returned to the sender.

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Wedding Invitations-How to Select, Create and Assemble
Essential Facts on Designing, Choosing and Assembling Your Wedding Announcements When it comes to designing your invitation content, be sure you choose a vendor that offers different ink colors, type styles or fonts, and a collection of ideas for wording to help you to say precisely what you would like to. By at least reading these suggestions, you can be sure that you haven't left out any pertinent information. What's truly great aboutordering your beautiful wedding invitations and announcements on the internet is that some internet sites provide you with the ability to see a proof online. This gives you the choice to view your invitations in real time and you can also look at what your wedding invitations will look like printed. That way if you change your mind, you will be able to make alterations with the type styles and ink colors to get exactly what you want. You may also inspect the spacing of the whole wedding announcement so that you can figure out if you pickedthe ideal size and design for your content. There are a lot of things that you need to look into when deciding on your wedding invitations. First, what type of wedding ceremony are you and your sweetheart planning? Is itsemi-formal, formal, or perhaps casual? The style of wedding you plan ought to be reflected in the sort of wedding invitation youpick. Realize that the very first impression your wedding guests are going to have about your coming wedding is your invitation, and you will want it to leave a good impression. While you may not want to send more ornate wedding announcements because you want your wedding ceremony to be more casual, you will still want to choose from high quality stationery. There are many wedding announcement styles that you can pick from. You'll find nautical, religious, traditional, contemporary, and many more. Some are that are designed on European papers and some on 100% cotton. There are additionally a lot of far less embellished invitations that are still quite lovely. Putting your unique wedding announcements together isn't as daunting or as tough as you may think when you're getting the pieces prepared to mail. The best thing to do at first is to count out what you've got and create equal stacks. At the bottom of the stack should be the wedding invitation, next would be the tissue paper, then the the reception card (if you have one), finally is the response card placed on top of the response envelope with the flap coming over the top. All of the pieces ought to be facing up. Place them all face up inside the inner envelope (this one is likely lined). The envelope's back should be facing you. If you have all empty piles when you are finished, none of the pieces got stuck together and nothing was missed while putting them together. Address them to the guests (just the names, i.e.: Mr. And Mrs. Aaron Michaels). Address the outer envelope (the one with the adhesive on the flap) and put in the inner envelope. The names of the recipients need to be facing you when pulled from the outer envelope which has its back facing up. About the author: D. Sibert is a Professional wedding consultant that has been helping people with different wedding arrangement issues for more than 10 years.She specializes in assisting brides with their wedding invitations or announcements. For a Complimentary Brides Planning Manual stop by: BeautifulWeddingInvitations.com

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Magical Wedding Dance Ideas for your Special Day
Everyone loves a nice wedding. There is just something about seeing two people in love make a commitment to share each others lives until they are both old and grey. If this is the reason why everyone likes weddings then why is it that more people will come to the reception than the actual church ceremony?

Having a memorable wedding takes hard work but let’s face it, about three quarters of your wedding guests will attend your reception only. Who can turn up free food and booze? I know I am just as guilty as everyone else.

Well, if your guests will only be attending the reception, make it a reception they will never forget. Start by planning out what will happen on the dance floor which is the third most populated venue of a reception behind the bar and the food table. Here some ideas how to spice up special day by adding a little excitement to your reception’s dance floor.

Tips for the Dance Floor

• Planning â€" Ok, what part of your wedding doesn’t have to be planned for?? You’re right. Everything does and the dance floor while not as important as the menu is, it still needs to be thought out. Schedule a meeting with the DJ and go over some of the things you’ll want to do. If there are certain types of dance songs you want played or what kind of traditions your family does at weddings like the bouquet toss, garter auction, and dollar dances. You’ll also want to go over which events your bridal party will need to be a part of. This way, they will know where they have to be and when they're supposed.
  
  
• Have guests share your lives with others â€" Everyone enjoys a good love story especially if they are witnesses to the happy ending of it at your wedding. Have some of your friends and family share stories about the two of you from a microphone. Maybe you some friends who could do an impromptu skit about the two of you.
  
  
• Take the reins off your guests and see what happens â€" Weddings are fun for your guests so let them have it! Since, you will be the focus of the wedding who else to them but you two. I just read about one wedding not too long ago that made each table recite a line or two from one of their favorite love poems in order to make the bride and groom kiss instead of the usual clanking of glasses. Require your bridal party to take ballroom dance lessons and have them get your guests involved on the dance floor. By making the night interesting and fun for your guests will ensure a wedding they will never forget.
  

Dance Ideas

• Anniversary Dance â€" There are quite a few different variations to the tradition. Some families will do it differently than others, but the most common form that I have seen is when the bride and groom will ask for all of the married couples to get on the dance floor. The music will then start and take a break to ask for anyone married less than 12 hours to sit down, then less than 1 year to sit down, then 5 years, then 10 years, and so on. The couple that has been married the longest, usually someone’s grandparents, will be left on the dance floor. It is a romantic yet sentimental moment for the families.
  
  
• Father-Daughter Mother-Son Dance â€" Do I really need to explain what this is? The father-daughter and mother-son dance is an oldie but still a goodie. This dance gives people that nice warm fuzzy feeling to see two "kids" grown up and making a life-long commitment. Plus, how often is it that you’ll get to see the father of the bride cry?
  

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