Vera Wang Spring 2009 Collection

Vera Wang has done it again he Spring 2009 Bridal collection is absolutely beautiful.

The Vera Wang name is synonymous with elegant, understated gowns constructed from the finest fabrics

Fall Wedding Menu

You cannot go wrong with seasonal favorites: turkey, red potatoes, corn bread dressing, green beans, and honey glazed carrots.

Here are some menu tips and ideas to have a beautiful wedding:

• Family style -Re-create a traditional thanksgiving feast by incorporating your family recipes into your wedding menu and serving the meal family style (if your guest list is small).


• Hearty proteins - choose hearty meat for you wedding menu that will pair with heavier side dishes, turkey, roasted quail, and rib roast.


• Keep it elegant - you can serve traditional home cooked meals in sophisticated, creative ways, present soup or veggie puree in mini shot classes or hallowed out gourds, or warm apple cider in glass mugs with cinnamon sticks.

Preparing a Cake Budget

Part of getting your wedding prepared is the reception and of course the main centerpiece, the cake. The cake can be any type from a simple style to an elaborate masterpiece. Your cake should have a particular meaning to you. This means you should choose the type of cake and the design based on the theme of your special day or a special meaning to you and your fiancé. It is possible to get a cake from your local store as a premade cake if you are on a budget, but this just isn’t the same as getting a specially designed cake.

Only you can know how much you want to spend on the cake. Remember that there are some ways to spend a little less if you have a restrictive budget. One pointer in how much to spend on your wedding cake is the amount of guest attending. This will help you decide if you need the larger cake or the smaller cake. You can add or drop layers to most designs based on the amount of individuals you need to serve. It is your happy day so doesn’t let too many things influence your decisions.

How To Pay for your Own Wedding

Your wedding should be one of the most memorable days in your life. Before you even start planning the wedding there are many details you need to see too. The first thing you and your fiancé need to discuss is how much you are willing to spend on the whole wedding. Many couples try to make the perfect day by supplementing their wedding with credit cards. This can actually add a lot of stress to the day, and in the end disappoint you. It is more important for you to pick a style of wedding that will fit in your budget, without going so far into debt that you start off with a bad financial outlook.

Beautiful Wedding Table Setting Ideas

 The reception is one of the most expensive aspects in of a wedding.

If you’re having a formal reception, assigning guests to tables is considered proper etiquette but not a requirement. Fresh flowers, coordinating tablecloth and accessories will help set the tone. The formal receptions is rich and elegant, use glass candle holder, gold accessories or crystals chandeliers, covered chairs makes a great impression and creates a warm and inviting ambiance that your guess will surely enjoy.

Should You Have a Buffet Table?

The first and most obvious reason of having a buffet style dinner at the wedding is the opportunity for all of the guests to choose what they want to eat. This way everyone is happy and he or she can have as much or as little as they want. There can be multiple things for various dietary restrictions as well as a multitude of side dishes for the vegetarian who is tired of getting pasta at every wedding.

But the disadvantage of having the buffet table is that things that are popular will run out. If did not plan ahead for shortages, then you may have guests that did not get what they really wanted to eat. In terms of movement, the buffet table can be tricky. Trying to find ways to serve items without having a large opportunity for spillage will help to avoid any dry cleaning bills.

Wedding Reception Centerpieces Ideas

At your reception is where the majority of the flowers will go. Each of the tables, as well as the head table, will need a variety of arrangements to add color and style. And while there really aren't any rules for what arrangements you can have, you will want to keep a few things in mind.

If you’re thinking about what kinds of arrangements to put on the head table, think about what pictures will be taken there. If your arrangements are so complicated that they will be distracting in a photo, then you may want to rethink your plans. Again, a florist can help you out with this kind of logistic problem, especially if they’re local. Many will already have experience in any reception hall, so they know what they need to do.

Though large floral arrangements can look great in the reception hall, you have to consider that they will be sitting down at one point. Having larger floral arrangements blocking their view of the other side of the table or of the dance floor or head table is not a very good setup.

Think about where your guests will be sitting and what they will be able to see.

Packing for your destination wedding

Congratulations on you destination wedding. Before you head off to your dream wedding and honeymoon, don't forget the packing for the wedding itself.

For the wedding, you'll want to pack some of these items, depending on your plans:

1. Wedding dress
2. Special hosiery or undergarments
3. Shoes
4. Guest book
5. Wedding rings
6. Groom’s tux or suit
7. Groom’s shoes
8. Address book
9. Thank you cards if you'd like to write them on the way home
10. Special decorations, wedding music

Bridal Shower: What’s your theme?

As with the actual wedding, you need to choose a theme before sending out the invitations. The theme can then be used throughout the shower and integrated in with the invitations, decorations, favors and refreshments.
There are dozens of topics for a shower party theme. The most popular is the ‘kitchen’ theme as there are endless pieces of equipment and accessories you can buy for the kitchen. The host knows the bride well and will surely fit a theme around either what the bride and groom need, or their lifestyle.

5 ways to cut wedding cost

Weddings are very special, and romantic they bring a smile to every party involved but, they can be very expensive, too. So how can you prepare for your wedding if you are on a budget? Here are some tips.

1. Invitations. Try the DIY wedding cards. You may also just send them an e-card, especially to people living out of the country. And make a call to close family members.
2. Guests. Keep the guest list to a minimum. Invite only your closest friends and family members.
3. Photographer. No matter what the cost is, you’ll be able to find a professional wedding photographer. Keep in mind you’re paying for a service and you don’t want to risk on it.
4. Cake. If you’re not the type who values the look of your wedding cake a lot, then don’t go for a tall, grand look that costs a lot. Have a small cake shop do the job instead.
5. Prioritize, prioritize, and prioritize. There are things that you want in your wedding that may not be within your budget. Choosing things that you believe will make your wedding memorable and discard the ones that are just frill to you.