5 Things You Should NEVER Wear To A Wedding
by Jenny Feldman
Normally, on Save the Date, we focus on what you should wear to weddings, but today’s topic is all about please Don’ts. See if you agree, after the jump.
A white dress (or anything that could under any circumstances be mistaken for a wedding dress)
It might seem pretty obvious but still, I’m surprised by how often I see women making this mistake. Not cool, ladies. Save the floaty white dress for another occasion and take your pick of the 8,000 million other colors chilling in your closet—seriously.
Anything too short ‘n too tight
If you’re really drawn to these kind of get-ups, you might get away with one at the bachelorette party. After that, skip it. Enough said.
A really conservative suit
Suits at weddings can be a Do if they’ve got a skirt, come in a pretty color and have feminine details (think, gorgeous vintage Chanel skirt suit). But that blah work-y thing you wore to the last three job interviews? Nah. Remember, weddings are supposed to be celebratory occasions.
An upstager dress
This part gets tricky, especially if the invitation reads “black tie.” A good rule of thumb is to think carefully about what gown you pick. If it’s something that’s shouting “Look at me! look at me!” or has center-of-attention details like a train or bustle, you might want to reconsider.
Jeans
Sure, they’re sexy, comfy and you can dance all night in them, but c’mon—it’s just bad manners. As a bride, I was even a little offended by the few people who opted to wear golf polos and capri pants to my Saturday night reception. Plus, what will grandma think?
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Garden Wedding
Have you picked out a Garden setting for your Special Day? Not really sure what to do with it? The great thing about a Garden setting is that you can either have less is more or more is more! Depending on your style it can take very little to make it beautiful or you can go over the top and it still works in the Garden setting!
Here are some pictures and ideas we came up with to help you with you choice
Breathtaking!
What a cute idea for your favors, put a package of flower/plant seeds in these and give them away!
Mason jars are fairly inexpensive and you can do so much with them!
These jugs are great for garden settings!
Simply yet elegant!
Hope we gave you a few ideas to help with your planning, check back next week for a new location!
If you have any other great ideas for a garden wedding, please post them!
Here are some pictures and ideas we came up with to help you with you choice
Breathtaking!
What a cute idea for your favors, put a package of flower/plant seeds in these and give them away!
Mason jars are fairly inexpensive and you can do so much with them!
These jugs are great for garden settings!
Simply yet elegant!
Hope we gave you a few ideas to help with your planning, check back next week for a new location!
If you have any other great ideas for a garden wedding, please post them!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Venues
Over the next few weeks we are going to focus on specific venues and ideas for decorations, favors, and centerpieces to go along with those venues! We hope these ideas help with your wedding plans!
First on the list: Wineries!
Most wineries require that your purchase a certain amount of wine when your hold an event there, you can use these bottles for your favors as well; might as well kill two birds with one stone! You can have the wineries make you custom labels or you can order them online. They make a great gift!
You can also do custom wine glass to give to your guest, a great, functional gift. Every time your guest drink from the glass after the wedding they will remember you and your special day!
Here is a very inexpensive centerpiece; collect empty wine bottles and a little spray paint and you have a terrific vase!
How cute are these? Placement holders
First on the list: Wineries!
Most wineries require that your purchase a certain amount of wine when your hold an event there, you can use these bottles for your favors as well; might as well kill two birds with one stone! You can have the wineries make you custom labels or you can order them online. They make a great gift!
You can also do custom wine glass to give to your guest, a great, functional gift. Every time your guest drink from the glass after the wedding they will remember you and your special day!
Here is a very inexpensive centerpiece; collect empty wine bottles and a little spray paint and you have a terrific vase!
How cute are these? Placement holders
Friday, May 14, 2010
Centerpieces
We have found some fabulous centerpieces that wont cost you a fortune!
You can pick these vases up at Dollar Tree for $1.00 each, that's right one buck! The flowers you can at Afloral.com depending on which ones you pick can range between $1.00-$5.00. Total Centerpiece cost $2.00 - $7.00 per table!
Another great idea for these vases is go to a scrapbook store and buy the 12X12 paper pick a pretty design, also buy some double sided sticky tape. Wrap the paper completely around the vase (so you can't see the glass) then put a candle inside and it will create a beautiful glow, here is a different version~
The vase is $1.00 and then the different types of ribbons which are pretty cheap. Depending on where you shop it would run you between $5.00-$8.00 a piece.
Know a wine drinker, here is a great idea for those wine bottles ~
If you can round of the empty bottles from family and friends all it's going to cost you is spray paint and the flowers. Cheap! Great thing is you can personalize these to match your colors; I have also seen them where the bride put their Last Name Initial painted on it- it adds just that little extra!
Very inexpensive, however very elegant. All you need to do this is a pillar candle, ribbon and some pretty gems and a little hot glue. You can pick the candles up at Walmart for about $1.00 each and the ribbon and crystals are cheap! How pretty. You would probably be less then $2.00 a piece!
Just a few ideas we thought you might like. Great ways to cut back on costs!
You can pick these vases up at Dollar Tree for $1.00 each, that's right one buck! The flowers you can at Afloral.com depending on which ones you pick can range between $1.00-$5.00. Total Centerpiece cost $2.00 - $7.00 per table!
Another great idea for these vases is go to a scrapbook store and buy the 12X12 paper pick a pretty design, also buy some double sided sticky tape. Wrap the paper completely around the vase (so you can't see the glass) then put a candle inside and it will create a beautiful glow, here is a different version~
The vase is $1.00 and then the different types of ribbons which are pretty cheap. Depending on where you shop it would run you between $5.00-$8.00 a piece.
Know a wine drinker, here is a great idea for those wine bottles ~
If you can round of the empty bottles from family and friends all it's going to cost you is spray paint and the flowers. Cheap! Great thing is you can personalize these to match your colors; I have also seen them where the bride put their Last Name Initial painted on it- it adds just that little extra!
Very inexpensive, however very elegant. All you need to do this is a pillar candle, ribbon and some pretty gems and a little hot glue. You can pick the candles up at Walmart for about $1.00 each and the ribbon and crystals are cheap! How pretty. You would probably be less then $2.00 a piece!
Just a few ideas we thought you might like. Great ways to cut back on costs!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Splurge
Are you planning your wedding on a budget? Want to know when to splurge….
1.) PHOTOGRAPHY!! I cannot stress this enough! 10 years from now when you and your husband are reminiscing about your wedding day you are not going to remember what your favors were to the guests. You are going to pull out your wedding album and look through the pictures! You want to spend the money on a photography that is going to capture the day for you! Make sure you look at the photographers portfolio, and remember whatever they have in their portfolio is their best work. If you aren’t impressed with their portfolio thank them for their time and find one you like! Also with your photographer make sure they have a list of pictures you absolutely want.
2.) YOU!! I know you might think it’s crazy to spend a lot on your dress, make up, shoes hair, etc but everyone is looking at the Bride! You are getting married, you deserve to look exactly the way you want. Yes I know it’s a dress you are only going to wear once but SPLURGE on it!!
3.) Your Officiant! Make sure that he/she is on the same page as you. Do not let them control how your ceremony goes. If there are parts that you don’t like tell them. You have to be open and honest with them and if you do not have the same beliefs as them, then find someone you feel knows how you want your ceremony to go.
Brides- Make sure in the wedding process you have a clear picture of what you want your day to be like, and do not be afraid to tell your vendors!
1.) PHOTOGRAPHY!! I cannot stress this enough! 10 years from now when you and your husband are reminiscing about your wedding day you are not going to remember what your favors were to the guests. You are going to pull out your wedding album and look through the pictures! You want to spend the money on a photography that is going to capture the day for you! Make sure you look at the photographers portfolio, and remember whatever they have in their portfolio is their best work. If you aren’t impressed with their portfolio thank them for their time and find one you like! Also with your photographer make sure they have a list of pictures you absolutely want.
2.) YOU!! I know you might think it’s crazy to spend a lot on your dress, make up, shoes hair, etc but everyone is looking at the Bride! You are getting married, you deserve to look exactly the way you want. Yes I know it’s a dress you are only going to wear once but SPLURGE on it!!
3.) Your Officiant! Make sure that he/she is on the same page as you. Do not let them control how your ceremony goes. If there are parts that you don’t like tell them. You have to be open and honest with them and if you do not have the same beliefs as them, then find someone you feel knows how you want your ceremony to go.
Brides- Make sure in the wedding process you have a clear picture of what you want your day to be like, and do not be afraid to tell your vendors!
Spotlight
Are you trying to find the "perfect Idaho" wedding location? Then you need to check out our May Spotlight! Rivers Edge Weddings is absolutely beautiful! Come take a look and let us know what you think!
www.treasurevalleybrides.com
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