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If you’re looking for easy and affordable wedding

favors that will be as big of a hit as your wedding,

look no further! Here are a few ideas that will

delight your guests as they hit the road.

Personalized CDs Create a soundtrack to your wedding and share

it with your wedding guests. A personalized CD is a classic favor that

guests will be able to have as a keepsake.

Ingredient & Recipe Attach a recipe for making pesto to a small

potted basil plant or give a tiny jar of spices to create a secret family

recipe. This easy and delicious memory will extend into your guests’

own homes.

Straw Fan If the weather is likely to be hot, place a straw fan in each

seat before the ceremony. Add a tag on the handle with the couple’s

name and wedding date to make it more personalized.

Regional Treat If you’re hosting a wedding out of town or even in

your hometown, share a regional favorite as your wedding favors.

Whether it is spices, maps, jams or homemade goodies, it’s sure to

be a hit.

Flash Drive Send guests home with memories that will play on

forever. Load a flash drive with photos and a personalized playlist.

Include wedding preparation pictures, shower pictures and more to

have guests eager to see if they made it into the video.

Personalized Candy Put a personal mark on your wedding favors

that will leave your guests with a sweet treat. Whether it’s chocolate

bars, mints or lollipops, your guests are sure to love them.


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It should be considered an honor to present the public toast at the

wedding of a friend or loved one, but for many, it’s a terrifying prospect.

The thought of an attentive silence following the clinking of a glass is

enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. When all eyes are on you,

the pressure’s on to sound articulate, charming and cool as a cucumber.

Toasts were once considered a hallmark duty of the best man,

but women have increasingly been brought into the fold, as well as

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• Once you have a great toast in mind, practice it in front of friends.Memorizingyourtoastmaymakeyoufeelmorecomfortable,butthere’snothingwrongwithhavingnotecardshandywhenitcomestimetodeliver.

• Shorter is sweeter. Don’ttalkformorethanacoupleofminutes,evenifyouthinkyou’regivingthebestspeechtheattendeeshaveeverheard.

• Take a deep breath before you begin.

• Make sure people can hear you.Don’tletbadnervesturnyouintoasoft-spokenmouse.Dredgeupalltheconfidenceyoucanmusterandspeakup.Peopleoftenworrythatthey’re

tooloud,butusuallywhatyouthinkis tooloudisjustloudenough.

• Speak clearly, slowly and in your normal voice.


tips to save money and sanity

Look for a dress early. Buying your

wedding dress early is a great

way to save money–in

particular if you are planning to have your

wedding off-peak. You can save

thousands on a stunning wedding

dress if you wait till the sale is on

after the busy summer months.

Buy flowers in season. Amazing flowers exist year-round and you will always be able to find some in your color scheme. Choose the less expensive ones and keep it simple.

Avoid decorating the church with flowers. You get so little enjoyment out of these flowers. Your guests will most likely appreciate a few flowers at the reception instead.

Use candles on the cake table instead of flowers. Or use the flowers from the reception on the cake table.

If you have the skills and the time, you can make your own table centerpieces. It’s not as difficult as you may think. Remember that large and tall centerpieces are often impractical for the guests as they make it hard for guests to get eye contact with each other. Stay simple.

Have a smaller wedding with fewer guests. The science is simple—fewer guests, fewer invitations, fewer tables, less food and so on. Not only that, but smaller weddings are often more enjoyable for everyone. Bride and groom can spend time with the people most important to them and guests can enjoy an intimate ceremony.

Go for simple and stylish invitations. Make your own gorgeous and personal invitations or keep it simple by using one single sheet of paper. Don’t waste money on getting your invitations engraved. Invitations can be done for much less and still send the same lovely message to your guests. You can even design your own online.

Go for less popular months. May through October are high-time for weddings, which means things are often more expensive. How about a spring wedding in April or March? Or a beautiful winter wedding? Choosing to have your wedding out of peak season is sure to cut the costs.

Cut the number of bridesmaids, if possible.

Save on shoes. Pay a little bit less for your shoes if you are wearing a long, wide wedding dress. No one will be able to see your shoes under the long skirts anyway.

Choose a more economical shape and size for your wedding bouquet.

Closed shoes can save the pedicure.

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Order a simple wedding cake and decorate it with real flowers. You can also skip the tiered cake and serve a large sheet cake instead.

Make your own menu cards. Less snacks and food at the reception.

Go simple with the food. Stick to the season and look for alternatives.

Consider a wonderful Asti instead of champagne. Not everybody likes champagne—many people drink it out of obligation at weddings, New Year parties and other big celebrations. Buy a couple of bottles of different Astis and discover how wonderful a bubbly drink can taste. It’s sweet and gorgeously delicious and best of all—a fifth of the price of champagne.

Shop for drinks early when they are on special if you are celebrating your wedding at home. Or simply offer a couple of different drinks such as wine, beer, one cocktail and soft drinks.

Have the wedding ceremony and the wedding party at the same place. This makes it easy and less expensive on transport for you and your guests and will cut costs considerably on decorations in total.

Use fewer but bigger tables. This way you can cut the number of table decorations down and also table cloths.

Search early for music and entertainment. Look for a small band or cut the live music altogether and get a really good juke box with music in for everybody.

Decorate with candles and lanterns and buy fewer flowers. Lanterns and candles are incredibly popular and can often be found at amazingly low prices at the end of summer.

Which flavor and favor? Most weddings in the states have more than 100 guests. Unless you have cut down the list, wedding favors will cost you a lot of money. Be smart when you shop for your wedding favors. Instead of putting gourmet chocolates in the favor bags, use something less expensive like homemade cookies or sugar-coated almonds.

Stick to one favor per person or even per couple.

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Between the neckline of the dress, the intricacy of the veil and the hairdo chosen, there are a lot of factors involved in choosing jewelry for your special day.

“The best inspiration point is the wedding dress,” said Annette St. Romain, owner of Bijoux Fine Jewelry. “The dress’ style, color and ornateness should be considered when choosing jewelry in order to have a cohesive look.”

If the dress is embellished with rhinestones, then diamond jewelry will highlight and enhance the overall look. Pearls will pick up on any pearl trim in the dress; they also go with with dresses that have a lot of lace.

The color of the dress can help dictate the color of the metal in the jewelry. Platinum jewelry works best with a true white gown while gold jewelry is ideal for ivory or soft-white dresses.

“The neckline of the dress can help brides decide on which jewelry pieces to wear,” said St. Romain. “A teardrop pearl pendant looks elegant with a v-neck or a halter gown while a choker or a strand of pearls is a good choice for a strapless dress.”

Many brides in strapless gowns choose intricate or ornate earrings with no necklace for a more modern look. “Chandelier earrings are a great option,” she said.

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The location and season of the wedding can also play a role in choosing complimentary jewelry. Freshwater pearls would be a good option for a beach wedding. Floral-inspired jewelry work well for a wedding in the spring.

St. Romain said wedding jewelry is often a gift from the brides’ parents or the groom. “It’s meaningful and something she’ll have for a lifetime. She’ll probably hand it down to her children, so buying good quality pieces is important. That doesn’t mean cost prohibitive; good jewelry is available at many different price points. A reputable jeweler can help match quality jewelry with a reasonable budget.”

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Did you know that the wearing of wedding rings dates back to ancient Egypt? Even the shape of the ring is significant – the round shape symbolizes eternal love. The

wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it is believed that this finger has a blood vessel that goes directly to the heart.

Brides usually get the attention when it comes to their wedding rings, but what about the grooms?

Owner Tommy Navarra of Navarra’s Jewelry & Gifts said one of the most important things for men to think about when it comes

to shopping for their wedding bands is simply comfort. “The band should feel comfortable on their finger and it should be something that they can wear whether they are at work, hunting, playing golf, or whatever,” said Navarra. “Style is important but comfort is more important.”

One trend that Navarra has noticed is that more men are purchasing wedding bands made of Tungsten Carbide. “We still sell plenty of gold wedding bands but we’ve also

been selling a lot of bands made of Tungsten Carbide,” he said. “The bands are really nice and they are also more

affordable than the gold bands.”

Wedding bands made with Tungsten Carbide are visually stunning but durable enough to withstand

everyday use. They come in just as many styles as those made of gold, platinum, or other materials. For instance, hammered, beveled, or with inlays or grooves, etc.

Navarra said that some grooms still prefer a more traditional wedding band while others

like something a little fancier. “But one thing we don’t see as much anymore are matching wedding

bands,” he said. “Those just aren’t as popular as they once were.”

There is one constant when it comes to the groom’s wedding band: “We almost never see a groom come in by himself to look for his band,” Navarra said. “He will usually be with his fiancée and he really wants her opinion.”

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The days of groom’s cakes being sweet little afterthoughts are gone. The groom’s cakes of today are fancier affairs that are both more elaborate and more personal.

Groom’s cakes are believed to have their origins in Victorian England and arrived in the United States around the mid-19th century, where the tradition became popular mostly in the South.

While some still honor the groom with a plain cake, others are ordering cakes in the groom’s favorite flavors and in all kinds of shapes – everything from football helmets, golf clubs, fishing or hunting gear, and even in images of their favorite foods. As in cakes in the images of hamburgers, pizza, hot dogs, etc.

Roxie Boston, owner of Sweet Chic Cupcakes, has been in business for just over a year and says groom’s cakes and wedding cakes are a

big part of her business. “The main thing that we have noticed when it comes to trends in groom’s cakes is that they are more personalized

these days,” she said. “But the funny thing is that we usually don’t even see the groom. His fiancée will come in and

order the cake and she usually has a picture of whatever his interest is and we go from that.”

What are the most popular flavors for a groom’s cake? “Oh, that’s easy,” Boston said. “It’s almost always either red velvet or chocolate. Those are the favorites.”

Of course, not every groom’s cake is even an actual cake. For instance, towers of brownies

or a cookie castle or something along those lines can also work for the groom if that’s what he desires.

Boston said that it’s really all about the groom’s interests and his hobbies or something that reflects the groom in some way.

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Where there’s a wedding, there’s a camera. Whether

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an all-together photo, it’s an ideal time for many to take out their point-

and-shoots and take some amateur snapshots.

Unfortunately, many people download their photos and then real-

ize they’ve missed the mark somehow—the shot of siblings and kids

looks awkward and rigid; thanks to an unforgiving background, the new

bride and groom seem to have antlers growing out of their heads; and

the screaming niece was too distracting to get a good shot of everyone

on the dance floor.

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• Never shoot upward.“That’sano-no,”Connersaid.

• When you have the family together, don’t put them in a straight line.“Icallthisthe‘policeline-upshot,’”shesaid.“Ithinkwegettheideathateveryoneneedstobeastraightlinebecausewe’veseenoldphotosofouraunts,unclesorgrandparentswhereeveryone’sstandingthatway—butdon’tdoit.”

• Don’t take photos of people straight-on. AccordingtoConner,thisoftenresultsina“deer-in-the-headlights”look.

• Make sure hats and sunglasses are removed before the picture is taken. Sunglasses often take the flash of the camera andcreateanunwantedhaloovertheperson’shead,whilehatscastanunwantedshadeovertheeyes.

• If a child is causing a fuss, start singing “Happy Birthday.” Moreoftenthannot,thechildwillstopcrying,wonderingwhatallthefussisabout.“Andmostofthetime,therestofthefamilywillstartlaughingbecauseit’ssocute,”Connercontinued.“Allofthismakesforagreatphoto.”

• Don’t forget to smile! Believe it or not, people often let theirsmiles run awaywith themwhen they’re in front of a camera.Whetheryou’rethesubjectortheamateurphotographer,makesuretherearesmilesallaround.

• If you’ve got the family together for a shot, have them scoot in together, “almost uncomfortably close,” and put their arms around each other. Then hone in for a good shot. “You wanttocapturetherelationshipandtheloveinthefamily.Youdon’tnecessarily need a shot of everyone from head to toe,” Connersaid. “Just when you think youmight be zoomed in too close,zoominalittlecloser.”

• Pay attention to the background.Mostpeopledon’tthinkthree-dimensionallywhenthey’retakingsnapshots,butit’sintegraltoanidealphoto,Connersaid.“Startwiththebackandworkyourway out,” she said. This way, you avoid strange backgroundsthatcreateawkwardillusions—likecenterpiecesgrowingoutofguests’heads.Also:Don’tstandpeopledirectlyagainstawall.

Conner also reminded wedding guests to be courteous when

they’re snapping photos. Flashes are generally frowned-upon in

the church, so don’t use them. Additional amateur flashes are also

problematic for professional photographers, who have only one

opportunity to get the perfect shot of the bride coming down

the aisle or the newlyweds exiting the church. Remember: the

bride-and-groom hired a professional photographer—it’s simple

courtesy to allow them to have the pictures that they want.

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The dress may be the centerpiece of a bride’s wedding day look, but the hair style chosen will either add the perfect finishing touch or spoil an otherwise flawless fashion statement.

Wendy White McCown, owner of Signatures Salon, says that it’s important for a bride to communicate with their stylist well in advance of the wedding day. “The more we know about their plans for the wedding, the more we can help her choose a hairstyle that will complement the wedding day as a whole. If we can see photos of the dress, the veil; and hear about plans for the setting, the décor and the flowers, then we’ll have a clear picture of the type of wedding day that is planned. The hairstyle chosen should enhance all the other details of the bride’s wedding-day look, as well as reflect her unique style and personality. What it should not do, is overpower the dress or make her feel uncomfortable.”

McCown says ideally, the bride and the stylist can have a styling session to try out different looks in order to determine the best choice. “We often do this when pre-wedding bridal portraits are taken. It’s a great way to really experiment with how certain styles will work – or not work – with the dress, veil and other accessories.”

She cautions against choosing a hairstyle that is too trendy. “Remember, you’ll be looking back at these photos for years to come. But there’s nothing wrong with checking out the current bridal hair trends and choosing one to make your own. Three of the most popular trends for brides this year are braids, asymmetry and soft, vintage styles.

McCown says listening is a big part of the stylist’s job when it comes to

weddings. “We want to hear the bride describe how she envisions herself

on her wedding day. We know it’s important for every bride to look

beautiful, but we also want them to feel comfortable – like an extra special

version of themselves.”

McCownsaysbraidsareagreatwaytoadddetailandvariety,aswellasprovidethefoundationforauniqueshapeofyourstyle.Abraidcanbeusedasthefocalpointofthestyleorjustapartofit.

Soft waves and even pin curlshave become very popular,particularly with anotherbridal trend – hair accessories,such as hats, feathers, cageveils, flowers and jeweled pins.Anotherretrolook,half-upandhalf-down,alsoworkswellwithaccessories,McCownsays.

Asymmetry is a big trend infashion and that applies to hairaswell,saysMcCown.Forbridalstyles,shesaysit’sagreatwaytoaddaninterestingnewvariationtoclassicupdos.

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The Bride Behind the Veil


You might say that Delanie Cooley knows a thing or two about wedding veils. She started out working at Mam’Selle while a student at McNeese State University in the 1970s—today, she is the owner of the store that caters to brides.

Cooley has noticed a couple of recent trends. “We have noticed that the blushers are coming back,” she said. “We have done more of those in the last four or five years than I ever remember before. I think that some people are moving more toward the traditional when it comes to their veil. We also see a lot more of the cathedral veils; very light and airy.”

Cooley said that choosing the perfect veil also has a lot to do with how the bride is going to wear her hair on the day of the wedding. “I’ve known some brides who have gotten hair extensions just so that they can wear a particular veil,” she said.

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According to Cooley, many brides prefer veils adorned with some type of stones, Austrian crystals, or seed pearls. “That’s a really pretty look and it’s one that many of our brides like a lot,” she said. “Something else I’ve seen is when brides come in with a veil that has been used for generations. Perhaps it was their great-grandmother’s veil and then was passed down to the grandmother and then to the bride’s mom, and now it’s her turn. I think that’s a wonderful thing and can be very meaningful for the entire family.”

Cooley said that Mam’Selle has a large variety of veils suitable for any bride. “But they are very delicate so I don’t keep them out on our floor,” she said. “We keep them in a closet that is specifically for the veils. I’ve done this type of work for most of my life and attention to de-tail is very important to me. Sometimes, a bride will come in to look for a veil and she’ll tell me that her dress is ivory or that it has lace. What people don’t understand is that the shades of ivory can vary greatly and that there are many types of lace. So, that’s when our work will begin! The only way to perfectly match a dress to a veil is to have them side by side. Yes, they have to match. It may seem like a small detail but it’s a very important one.”

a) Blusher Veil A short veil that is worn over the bride’s face.

b) Circular Cut Veil A two-tier veil of tulle that isn’t as full but hangs

very nicely down the back.

c) Mantilla Veil A very thin veil with no gathers; completely flat.

Trimmed in lace.

d) Thin Veil Very little tulle.

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