Wedding gifts, ideas, & shops

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"'It was two days before the wedding and I finally sat down to write my toast. Low and ... Everyone at the wedding said it was the best toast they had ever heard.' ..."

Weddings include lots of details starting with ideas like where to have the wedding and reception and what type of flowers should be used. Guests are often wondering what would make a good wedding gift, and the bride has to decide what wedding shop is the best for her. There are plenty of choices, it's just a matter of making a decision.

1. Ideas

   • The time of year you're getting married can influence ideas for your wedding. If it's during the spring or summer you might want to have an outdoor wedding. If it's in the fall or winter you might consider a nice banquet hall for the reception. The colors you pick can compliment the season such as pink and green shades for spring and summer and dark blue and deep reds for fall and winter. The flowers, table linens, bridesmaid dresses and decorations should all tie in together. Another idea is to have a "theme" wedding. For example, have an "Ocean" themed wedding on the beach or a beach front location with decorative colors like sea foam, yellow and orange to compliment the natural colors of the ocean and sunset. Decorate the tables with shells and accessorize the wedding dress with aqua-colored jewelry. A Disney-themed wedding might be for the bride who has been waiting for her Prince Charming. She could arrive in a horse drawn carriage and the wedding gown could resemble a Cinderella ball gown. Name the guest tables for various Disney characters such as the "Mickey and Mini Mouse" table or the "Beauty and the Beast" table. If there's a flower girl in the wedding, she dress her as Ariel from "The Little Mermaid."

   Gifts

   • There are many gift options for a newlywed couple. Some couples may want household items that they wouldn't get for themselves like a cappuccino machine, fancy wine glasses or personalized bath robes. Picture frames are often a gift for the couple to display some wedding photos. Another choice are monogrammed silver goblets or champagne flutes with the wedding date engraved to memorialize their special day. A couples spa package makes a relaxing gift, and if the couple is registered at a particular store, a safe choice is an item from their registry.

   Shops

   • There are many local bridal shops throughout the country, as well as some national retailers. David's Bridal is a national retailer that has a large selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and other wedding accessories. They have stores in various locations throughout the country. Jordan's Fashions is another national retailer that has been in the wedding business for over 40 years. Jordan has always specialized in bridesmaid dresses but also have an extensive bridal collection. Mary's Bridal selections are in over 3,000 stores worldwide. It carries gowns and dresses for everyone from the bride to the flower girl as well as bridal accessories.

   More Ideas

   • When it comes to gifts, register at a store that really fulfills your needs and will also be affordable for the gift givers. Ideas are plentiful and if you're working within a budget, consider hand-made invitations that are fairly simple with a little creativity, a computer and printer. A buffet-style reception can also cut down on costs as opposed to a sit-down dinner. Using artificial flowers in place of real flowers can also save money and be preserved longer.

Source: www.ehow.com

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