February 19, 2008

Being The Wedding MC: Bridal Bouquet Fun

When a bride chooses her bridal bouquet, it it may not occur to her that any "activities" will come from it other than as something for the bride to hold. But the bridal bouquet can be the source of many amusing activities and meaningful gestures.

If the bride decides not to have a unity candle, but wants some gesture like it, she could have her bridal bouquet designed by putting together several small bouquets. At a suitable moment during the festivities, the wedding bouquet is "broken up" and various people might receive a portion, such as the mothers and grandmothers of the happy couple.

So, if the bride wants to hold onto onto her bridal bouquet during the wedding ceremony, but is amenable to have some fun with it at the festivities, there are a few options there as well. How about a dance connected with the bridal bouquet? This is silly, but fun. The wedding bouquet is displayed near the dance floor and the wedding guests must guess a flower that's part of the bouquet before they are allowed onto the dance floor. The first few guests might not have any difficulty as some flowers are very popular, like roses and tulips, but others might give the wedding guests trouble. It will be obvious, this cannot work if the wedding bouquet is all roses or some other single and obvious flower but for a traditional assorted floral bouquet, it works well.

When it is time for the bride to throw the bouquet, there are several options. Some brides elect not to hold onto their bouquet and just pull out a single flower out of it before flinging the whole arrangement during the bouquet tossing ceremony bunch of flowers set aside for tossing, and there are other choices too.

Are there a plenty of unattached women coming to the wedding? Maybe a single tossed bouquet is not adequate. Many brides these days are opting for something a little more fun. There are several alternatives, really.

One fashionable choice is to have the florist to arrange a few small bouquets and then bundle them to look like a single bouquet. They are bound lightly with a ribbon. When it is time for the ceremony of the tossing of the bouquet, the bride simply loosens the ribbon, and lobs the "bouquet" which is really a few small bouquets. That means several women will catch the bouquet, rather than just one.

Long before the big day the wedding emcee must discuss with the forthcoming bride exactly what ceremonies she would like to have in connection with the bridal bouquet. This should be agreed along with all the other duties the bridal couple want the wedding emcee to perform at the wedding reception.

Then it’s time to plan and organize for the role of wedding emcee.

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January 28, 2008

Wedding Emcee Duties - Things You Must Know

Would you accept an offer of employment without knowing what was involved? No I’m sure you wouldn’t. So why do so many accept a request from one of their family or a close friend to be their wedding emcee without giving a thought to what's required in the role of mc at a wedding function?

Being the emcee is unpaid but nevertheless it is still a job. After all the wedding mc has to ensure the reception runs smoothly. That does not just happen. It requires detailed planning and organizing. Do you have theaptitudes for that?

The first thing you should do is arrange a meeting with the happy couple and ascertain your spin[responsibilities|duties[/spin]. There is no set role of master of ceremonies at a wedding so you need to know specifically what yours will be. It’s best to get this in writing so as to avoid any possible disagreements later on.

So what are the typical duties of a mc at a wedding? They may involve:

* lending a hand to show the bridal party to their position in the receiving line;
* announcing the arrival of the bride and groom;
* introducing yourself and explaining your role as the master of ceremonies for the festivities;
* formally welcoming the guests to the festivities;
* inviting the guests to take their seats for the serving of dinner;
* introducing the head table;
* introducing each speaker (including those giving a toast). Learn wedding master of ceremonies tips for introducing the speakers;
* inviting the bride and groom to cut the cake;
* announcing the first waltz;
* encouraging all the single girls to gather round for the tossing of the bride’s bouquet;
* arranging some party games suitable for all;
* inviting the guests to form a guard of honor for the exit of the bridal;
* letting the guests know when the reception will close; and
* saying farewell to the guests.

Speaking in public is said to create alarm and terror in many. It does not have to be. Follow these wedding emcee tips for public speaking.

The role of wedding mc is a very important one. Get it wrong and the reception could be notable for all the wrong reasons. Think I’m exaggerating? Check out the ways in which an ill prepared wedding emcee can create shambles. These are errors you clearly do not want to duplicate.

Doing your homework is the key to being an accomplished wedding master of ceremonies. Knowing you have thoroughly planned and organized everything helps to reduce the big day jitters. This will help you revel in the whole experience.

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January 16, 2008

What Are the Different Types of Wedding Favors

What are the different types of wedding favors? Well there are many different types of wedding favor that will be great for your wedding reception.

wedding favor come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and themes. There are beach wedding favors that will be great for any destination wedding. Some common beach wedding favor are listed below:

Handpainted Beach Ball Bottle Stopper Wedding Favor:
Life's a beach…or at least your event will be with these classic symbols of seaside fun! A clever and fun-filled favor that is both practical yet whimsical. Guaranteed to bring a punch of color to your party tables, it is the perfect favor to remind your guests that they had a ball at your event! This favor is accented with a kaleidoscope of colors in a clear gift box and matching "For You" beach ball tag. Stopper fits any standard size wine bottle and is a practical gift guests will love. These beach favors are will make an excellent addition to any destination wedding.

Elegant Chrome Luggage Tag Favor:

Having a destination wedding? Make sure your guests travel with class! Give them these sophisticated luggage tags complete with a beautifully engraved heart. These luggage tags not only serve as the perfect favor for your guests but they can double as place card holders. You may choose to insert each guest's name and table number in the window. Sleek and stylish, the luggage tags come with a black leather strap and arrive boxed with a pre-tied organza bow, ready for giving. This chrome luggage tag is great for destination weddings.

Some different types of Candle Wedding Favors:

Snowflake Gel Candle:

Picture glittering snowflakes floating to earth from a clear-blue winter sky, then magically becoming an astonishing winter wonderland. That dream-like image comes enchantingly alive in Kate Aspen’s Snowflake Gel Candle, making it a “must-have” favor for any winter event. The ice-blue gel, sparkling with silver glitter, fills a uniquely shaped glass container with a dazzling, silver-studded snowflake embedded on the front. This 3” x 2.75” x 1.5” gem is an ideal illustration of winter’s majesty and your distinctive style. The clear gift box arrives complete with a lovely silver-and-white organza ribbon and "For You" gift tag. This candle favor makes an excellent addition to any winter wedding day decor.

These are just a few of the many different types of wedding favors that there are to choose from. So just take your time and choose the favors that are great for your wedding day.

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January 14, 2008

Discounted Wedding Favors and Place Card Holders

Planning your wedding is not only draining and time consuming, but it is also difficult to stay within your budget. This is really your special day to shine and you want it to be perfect, but you have to remember that a lot of things can get way too out of hand and you might end up with a bill that you just do not have the money for. You do not want to start off your marriage with financial problems so you should definitely try making sure that you can find the best deals of dining hall rentals, fees for your guests, decorations, and cheap wedding favors.

Things like wedding favor, place card holders, table decorations, and anything else that you have to order in bulk can really become expensive fast if you are not conscious of getting good deals. I will tell you a big secret to finding cheap wedding favors and that is to really just be dedicated and to try shopping not only in different stores but also on different online sites. A store front is not always the best way to find a deal, because a lot of times there are much better offers for you out there and you just have to look a little bit harder to find them.

Place card holders are wonderful because they are functional decorations. You can choose really elegant place card holders and frames that match your theme but they will always be useful to you in addition to what they do to enhance your décor. The reason they are really useful is because you can put the names of your guests in them so that they will know where to sit when they walk in the door. You can use one in the center to have the table number and that can definitely be useful too. You can even try putting in photos or personal messages to make these card holders a bit more of a prized keepsake for your guests.

Horse Coach Place Card Frame:

This is a horse drawn carriage and really goes well with a fantasy or royal type theme. It is a bit reminiscent of Cinderella, which is a really romantic story and can add a lot to your wedding reception. The resin frame has a bright finish on it that will really bring a little bit of sparkle and brilliance to each and every table that it sits on. Your guests will love this classy place card holder that can double as a wedding favor for them because they will be really excited to display it in their own home.

Gold Place Card Frame with Stones:

This is a really classic looking place card holder and it is done over in a gold finish, which makes it seem very regal and sophisticated. The stones add a nice touch because it makes it seem even more elegant and your guests will feel like you are spoiling them. This is a fantastic way to make your guests feel appreciated and to save money at the same time.

Get your wedding favors now!

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October 16, 2007

Unique Wedding Invitations

Wedding Invitations come in many of various types of styles. Today couples tend to search for really unique wedding invitations. There is also an increasing number of wedding invitation designers who provide this service for those seeking the unique or non-traditional invitation. Nevertheless, a couple can still have their own idea and concept on the design for their wedding invitation.

The time to make a draft of a preliminary guest list is as soon as you have made a decision on when the wedding date is going to be. Drafting up a plan as early as possible will enable you to know exactly how many people are going to attend this major event. And you can come up with a better plan for the things you would need.

When deciding on wedding invitations you should know or have an idea of the type of design you want. Some of the details of the wedding invitation include the type of envelope that will be used and the kind of print. It is good practice to have this done at least six months in advance of the wedding date. After you have gone to the printer to discuss the design and start the printing, it is important that you keep track of the time line. Send your wedding invitations to your guests at least 8 weeks before the said wedding date. Sometimes the postal delivery might take up to 2 weeks.

Every detail on your wedding invitations has to be not just nice, but very nice looking. Some common elements that are often used are Victorian style print or monograms. These create a sense of nobleness. Processes such as hot stamping, embossing, engraving and die-cutting can also be used. Some invitations use paper that has a sparkling effect. Composing the patterns and the combination of different printing process described is the key to making this kind of wedding invitation look nice.

The idea of using ready made concepts does not really mean that the invitation is not unique. The true meaning of ready made concepts is just picking up ideas and items that we see everyday and turning them to create the wedding invitation of your liking. The wedding invitation is not just an invitation, it is a story of the couple as well. There are a lot of ready-made concepts couples can choose to make their own unique wedding invitations for their special day.

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