Candy Bars are the Craze!!

Candy is on it's way to becoming a hot wedding trend! Brides and Grooms are all a buzz at this new idea for their wedding reception. Having a "Candy Bar" at your reception will give your guests something to talk about during and after your reception. They are very easy to setup, can fit into any wedding budget, colorful, full of texture and make great photo opportunities.

How do you make a wedding candy bar? Find about 5 different treats in your color theme that you and your guests might enjoy. Buy at least 5 times more then what you would need to fill jars, bowls, etc... Go to your local craft store (Michaels, JoAnn Etc, Dollar Store, etc..) for some decorative containers (glass jars, antique bowls, etc.). Add cellophane bags, ribbon ties and you are ready for action.

The Candy Bar featured in the picture consists of yellow and green colors (two up and coming trend colors for 2010 weddings), and all kinds of different sweet treats like gumballs, jelly beans, and sugar sticks. Have your servers provide clear goodie bags towards the end of your reception for your guests; they can take home the treat they liked the most.

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How Much Will Your Wedding Cost?

Weddings are expensive as we all know. Most weddings are known for easily going over $20,000. As a matter of fact The Bridal Association of America estimates that this year (2009) the average cost will be $30,860.00.

In this recession I know you are looking to cut back, so you ask yourself; "Where do I start?

Skip the Venue

Ballroom space in a hotel or banquet hall can be expensive, host your reception in a restaurant where you can negotiate a little better. A lot of people are also using rental homes to host their receptions. Rental homes can offer you a lot of amenities like 3 to 6 bedrooms for you and your guests, a gourmet kitchen, private swimming pool, game rooms, etc. A lot of the rental homes http://www.vacationrentals.com/

have been upgraded for special events so you and your guest can feel like they are in a luxury home. Have your food catered from a local company or restaurant and you eliminate the high costs of paying for a hotel catered event.

Change your Wedding Time

A lot of cities will give you a better rate if you hold your wedding/reception in the morning or early afternoon. Luncheon weddings are becoming a trend now which will save you up to 30 percent of your food and beverage budget by holding your affair in the daytime. They are usually shorter in length; so you could easily pay half the price of an evening affair.

Guest List

Do you really need 200 people at your wedding? I don't even know that many people! Looking at your guest list is really important and one way to reduce your wedding cost is to invite fewer people.

A smaller guest list saves on food and beverage cost, also reducing the number of tables, chairs, centerpieces, favors, etc. Even your wedding cake which can generally cost $5 to $7 per person will cost less.

It's Time to Get Creative!

Did you know some bridal shops sell off-the-rack dresses? A lot of them are discontinued samples or overstocks which will bring down the price of the dress. So basically you would be purchasing the gown at the store rather then from a catalog, bringing down the price.

Regarding flowers, ask your florist which flowers will be in season at the time of your wedding. Flowers that are in-season cost lesss.

And finally, make your own wedding album http://www.weddingalbumsandmore.com/

A photographer is worth every penny to insure that you will have professional looking pictures of your wedding. But instead of paying $700 to $800 or more to have them create a wedding album for you, do it yourself. Have your photographer put all your wedding images on a hi-res disc. There are many places online where you can get a professional-looking wedding album or print your images for less.

Party Favors

Ever think about practical party favors? They are given to us as a sign of appreciation for attending a wedding. People give out items like bubbles, sugared almonds, etc. What about giving away something that your guests will actually use! http://topkatpromotions.weddingstar.com/search/?keyword=8407

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Spring Into Summer Wedding Trends 2009

We all know that June is traditionally the wedding month of the year right? Some of us might be avoiding the summer for a nice fresh Spring wedding. Spring weddings can be the perfect season to celebrate and enjoy another event after the holidays. Bridal fashions for Spring are centered around romance this year, featuring goddess inspired looks, and tighter more fitted styles of the 1920's flapper era.

The miniskirt wedding gown is the perfect way to flaunt your new physique. Yes, a miniskirt wedding gown is hot for Spring this year! You've worked out hard for months to look good in your gown, show off those beautiful legs in a miniskirt wedding gown or go for the more modest look and wear one at the knee.

What's hot and happening for Summer, cool "Wine Smoothies". Wine smoothies are cold, frosty, and pack less of an alcoholic punch than margaritas http://www.pourforyou.com/

Ask your caterer or bar service to serve up one of these concoctions at your affair. A wine smoothie consists of a fruity wine, like rose, blended with ice and fruits of your choice. Garnished with a couple of berries or fruit slices, it makes for a refreshing and unexpected signature sip.

Trendy favors are bigger then ever, especially if you take advantage of natural beauty and marry outdoors. Why not give your guests locally grown herbs planted in recyclable glass jars or tin cans. Dress them up with ribbon or paper in your wedding colors, they're gorgeous and good for the earth. Or what about an "Organic Wild Flower Seed Favor"? Our "Love Blossoms" personalized favor card contains two (2) wild flower seeds that your guests can plant on their own. There perfect favor to give your guests that they can actually use!

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And for our Summer colors think sophisticated brights! Stick with two hues or two plus an accent color. Don't splash color all over your reception table, do all pink centerpieces or bold orange table linens. Same goes for your floral arrangements. Alternate single color arrangements per table for a pulled together look.




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Katricia Kelly
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