Thursday 29 September 2016

7 EASY WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AS A

BRIDESMAID

One of the biggest annoyances of being a bridesmaid comes down to one thing and one thing only — how much it costs. As a bridesmaid, you may be asked to pick up the bill for your dress, pre-wedding party decorations, and little items here and there. All of this will add up to most likely more than you ever wanted to spend. Lucky for you, here are seven ways you can save money as a bridesmaid.

1. Book travel ASAP.

When you find out the date of the wedding, start looking into travel deals or set alerts. The faster you look into travel, the more you'll be able to avoid last minute booking fees or hiked up fares.

2. Share a hotel room.

To easily save some money, ask others in the bridal party if they'd be interested in sharing a hotel room for the wedding. The more people you can share a room with for the night, the less money you'll end up paying.

3. Skip dress alterations.

Real talk: most likely, you are only going to be wearing your bridesmaid dress for a total of 8-10 hours, and then chance are you may never step foot in it again. If you can avoid doing alterations, you'll also avoid handing over some serious cash (on top of an already expensive dress).

4. Borrow a pair of shoes.

Some brides opt for all of their brides to wear a certain shoe aesthetic. If the bride has specific shoe requirements and you don't have any shoes that match what she'd like, see if you can borrow a pair from a friend that match the bride's reqs. You will only have to wear those shoes for the ceremony and photos. Then, once the reception entrances are done, you can change into something more comfortable of your own.

5. Do your own hair and makeup.

Even if you're not a beauty expert, turn to YouTube and spend a few days practicing how to give yourself the perfect wedding updo and makeup application. As long as the bride is okay with you doing both yourself, you'll save quite a bit of cash.

6. DIY the Bachelorette Party Decorations

When you're ready to start thinking about hotel room or restaurant décor for the bachelorette party, look into some easy DIY craft decorations that you and the other bridesmaids can easily put together yourselves.

7. Look at The Registry Right Now

The longer you wait to check out the couple's wedding registry, the fewer the gift options left to purchase. As soon as the couple puts up their registry, start browsing and purchasing items that are in your gift-giving price range.

Wednesday 28 September 2016

WEDDING TIPS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR BIG DAY FABULOUS

Weddings are the stuff of dreams and they must look picture perfect. But it all comes down to impeccable planning. Here’s what you need to have on your to-do list.

How big? Choose the scale of your wedding – is it to be a small, intimate affair or the ultimate Big Fat Indian wedding? This will determine your budget and much else that follows.

Fix a budget: Weddings are expensive. So, it’s important to draw up a budget and stick to it. Determine how extravagant you want your big day to be and how the expenses are going to be shared.

Book in advance: Whether it’s the venue, caterer or your honeymoon travel tickets, book them all with months to go. You’ll get the best deals and avoid last-minute stress.

Rehearse and do dry runs: So, you’ve chosen your bridal finery and the groom his outfit for the big day. Ensure you try everything on, with accessories and make-up weeks before the wedding. This way you can make any alterations and changes in the look.

Check out the catering: Take some time to sample all the dishes the caterer is offering before the menu is finalized. Pay attention also to the table settings, serving ware etc. Guests always remember the food at a wedding.

Do the décor: Even if yours is a DIY wedding, it’s always good to let the décor be handled by a professional. You can provide inputs on the colour scheme, the theme and the flowers you want. Give the decorators a budget and ask them to stick to it.

Should you opt for a wedding planner? If you are planning a truly grand affair it makes sense to rely on a good wedding planner to take of everything – from the big arrangements to the smallest details. Shop around for a good one and look at testimonials from previous clients.

Simple is sweet: If you don’t want a wedding that breaks the bank, you can still have a charming, meaningful ceremony. Keep the guest list small, choose a friend’s farmhouse for the venue, decorate with seasonal flowers and diyas, offer a delicious wedding feast, but not a massive buffet spread, and pick a domestic honeymoon destination.

Frozen Apple Events, Rajasthan

Sahil Thakur established Frozen Apple Events with the sublime motto ‘ Freeze your memories with sweetness' three years ago. This huge music lover calls his entry into the field of wedding planning a mere co-incidence. He believes that a wedding planner is the face of a wedding as he carries the reputation of his client and himself. He strongly believes that a planner should be paid for his experience and planning skills and not only for manpower. One of their most interesting events was a 2 day long wedding in heavy rain but, with team effort and effective planning they managed to deliver their best to the client.

Tamarind Weddings, Kerala

Tamarind wedding planners understand that weddings are more than just occasions. They specialize in luxury and destination weddings. Starting from designer wedding invitations to assisting the bride and groom with their shopping, Tamarind weddings carries all your worries to give you memories of a life time.

L'amoreL'amore Weddings, New Delhi

Gunjan stumbled upon planning weddings by chance. A fashion designer by profession, Gunjan got started when she was given the opportunity to design her friend's wedding in the United States.

“In my company we don't sell packages but we design dreams,” she says when asked about what makes L'amore different from the rest. "Every wedding is a challenge and that's why people hire us. We excel in disaster management”. Over the past six years Gunjan and her team have executed a number of breathtaking weddings but she believes that their most extravagant affair is yet to come.

Tuesday 27 September 2016

Car Decoration Ideas

Car decorations in India are mostly associated with flowers covering the entire vehicle; it’s actually one of the most common things to see in every wedding! This is why we give you some simple ideas to adorn your car in some of the most creative and aesthetically pleasing ways possible:

1. Old suitcases

If you’re having a vintage wedding, or even if you’re not, placing two or three antique suitcases in the back of a classic vintage car; it symbolises the honeymoon trip. You could even get something written on the suitcases, like your names or the honeymoon destination.

2. Vinyl

A couple of stickers or vinyl are easy to put and remove. There are so many options you can choose from, alphabets, words, drawings, names, etc. Besides, as they’re glued, you needn’t worry about them flying away due to the wind.

3. Floral arrangements in the back of your car

It looks simple, beautiful and sophisticated. We recommend you to choose the same flowers you’ve chosen to decorate your wedding venue; in this way, the shade and style of your car will go hand in hand with your wedding theme and décor.

4. Letters or alphabets on the cardboard/hard paper

Be it you and your fiancée’s names or any other personalised message on medium-size square-pieced cardboards, you can hang them on a string with clothespins at the back of your car.

5. It’s pompom time!

Another great idea to decorate your car is to stick and tie some big, fluffy pompoms to the back of your vehicle. You could even combine it with a rustic wooden board with a message, like Just Married or Mr. & Mrs. (your surname).

6. Balloons

They’re not only for kids’ birthday parties but they can also work as a gorgeous wedding car décor. For example, some silver and white balloons tied up to a signboard and a couple of ribbons hanging around then; it will turn everyone’s heads. Now isn’t that what you want?

Wedding Decoration Ideas

A Garden Theme

Arrange for lots of flowers everywhere. You can experiment with lighting and also think of sticking to a few color schemes. If you love nature and greenery, this is a great way to celebrate the special occasion. There are absolutely no rules and you can be very creative with the final product.

Vintage Style

You can express your love for all things vintage by incorporating it into your wedding decorations. Plenty of options to look at – striking architecture and furniture, beautiful frames, pearls and lots more. You can even put up cute couple pictures around the venue and experiment with antique-inspired place settings.

A Glamorous Affair

If you are big on crisp suits and gorgeous gowns, you may want to go all the way and make everything as glamorous as you can. The décor can have sophisticated details such as magnificent chandeliers and delicate wine glasses. From beautiful tablecloths to heartbreakingly pretty fairy lights draped over trees, you can choose to plan this like it’s a beautiful dream.

Colourful Tales

If there’s a combination of colours your fiancé(e) and you absolutely adore, you can think of including it as a major part of your decorations. Don’t worry about sticking to popular choices if you have more personalized ideas. You can take the help of a professional to gauge what the final result will look like. The colours of the décor are underrated and very important since they can help define the mood of the venue. Experiment with a few color choices until you find the perfect match!

Personalize It!

Are you a free-spirited couple that swears by all things hipster? Or maybe you love traditional things because they feel familiar and comforting. Whatever helps define you as a couple and your choices should be a part of your wedding décor. By sprinkling a bit of yourselves into the surroundings, you’ll ensure that the wedding feels a lot more intimate and special. Spend some time tossing around ideas, and communicate with each other until you find something that works perfectly for the two of you.

Props are Everything

Use props to your advantage. The possibilities are endless. You can get lovely little lanterns for the venue or arrange for a string of bulbs as the backdrop. Delicately carved trays, a gorgeous centerpiece, plants, bells, a traditional swing set – you can literally let your imagination run wild!

How to Choose Flowers for Your Wedding

A wedding is never complete without flowers. In fact, in traditional Indian weddings the bride and groom exchange beautifully crafted flower garlands as a vow of facing life together for the rest of their lives. Flowers are also used as decorations in the wedding and reception venues as well as the wedding canopy. Flowers play a huge role in any wedding and it is quite natural that you get to choose the most beautiful blossoms for your wedding day.

From bouquets to garlands to centerpieces and more, your wedding flower arrangements should be just as beautiful as your love for your spouse. Here are some helpful tips to choose the perfect wedding flowers:

Remember the Season

You are probably aware how important seasons when it comes to growing plants. Once you already have decided on the wedding date, consider what flowers grow in abundance during that time of the year. Even if you have a preferred kind of blossom, if it’s not yet the right season, you won’t be able to have their required quantity on your wedding day—or it will be even most costly to procure that flower. If you are not a flower or plant enthusiast, you can always ask for advice from expert florists or vendors.

Keep it True to the Motif

The flowers should complement the motif of your wedding. This will include the color and the kind of flowers that go together perfectly. Whether it’s for the bouquet, the varmala garland or the decorations, choose harmonizing and complimentary colours. For instance, most Indian weddings use the colour red and gold so automatically, red and yellow flowers can be used. Also consider the wedding theme or the venue, whether it’s a farmhouse or a banquet hall. This way you can decide on its count and kind.

Let the Size and Shapes Play

Flowers come in different size and shapes depending on their kind. Some have more petals while some have less, some may have longer stems and petals while some are shorter. With some expert advice, you can either pick flowers with the same size or the assorted ones. Uniform size is best for garlands while you can creatively mix different flowers for the decorations and the bouquet as long as they complement each other.

Flower Language

It is common knowledge that flowers carry different messages. This fact is said to be the reason why lovers exchange flowers when they can’t seem to find the right words to express their love. If you want to add more meaning to your wedding, research on the different meanings behind the different kinds of flowers. Be careful though, since different cultures can have varying stories associated with each flower.

Monday 26 September 2016

Fall Wedding Favors

Fall in love with fall wedding favors and decorations! Our selection of fabulous fall wedding favors includes fall leaf wine stoppers, fall themed place cards, and beautiful fall leaf favor boxes. If you're looking for fall wedding decoration ideas or fall themed wedding supplies, take a look at our personalized fall leaf petals in autumn colors. Be sure to check out our Halloween party favors page for some spooky treats for your guests!

Evoke the magic of crisp autumn air and fall's rich golden tones with our unique fall wedding favor ideas. From weddings and anniversaries to birthday celebrations and holiday parties, our fall theme favors are the perfect party favors for any event. We hope you will be inspired by Beau-coup's unique fall wedding ideas.

Hand Fans, Wedding Fans

Whether you're attending an outdoor graduation, bridal shower or a summer BBQ, a hand fan is the perfect accessory for every occasion. A personalized paper hand fan makes a great keepsake favor, while printed cherry blossom hand fans also double as table decorations. Wedding fans are perfect practical favors that you can give your guests at your summer wedding.

It's a treat to lounge outdoors on a bright summer day, in a sundress, sipping lemonade. Now imagine a cool breeze on your cheek and life is perfect! Even on the warmest of days hand fans can give you a reprieve from the sun. Be sure to browse through our unique collection of hand fans.

Unique wedding favors and ideas

Themes are becoming a popular trend for weddings and receptions. A themed wedding is a unique wedding idea which can be highlighted by unique wedding favors and bridal party gifts, as well as beautiful wedding decorations and party supplies. Choose a party theme that showcases your personal style. Share something about yourself with your guests and make your wedding day an even more memorable, one-of-a-kind celebration.

A special theme can be carried out all the way from the wedding ceremony to the reception flowers to the party favors. Whatever your theme, Beau-coup offers one of the most exclusive selections of themed wedding favors, wedding decorations, wedding supplies and wedding party gifts! Our buyers have searched the world for distinctive ideas for unique party favors, party supplies, table decorations and personalized gifts to fit every theme. Creative and personalized gift packaging and presentation ideas are also important elements that complete a theme and can make your celebration even more personal. Use your creativity and imagination to come up with the best theme that fits your personality, style, and/or cultural background!

The secret to a well-executed theme is in the details. Once you decide on a theme, you'll want coordinating wedding supplies such as wedding place card holders, guest books, cake toppers and wedding party favors to bring it all together. Customer favorites include personalized wedding napkins, luxurious personalized ribbons and beautiful favor boxes and favor bags in stunning colors, it's the little things that make for big wedding ideas.

Speaking of big ideas, practical wedding favor ideas are often the best! Wedding hand fans make great favors and bridal party gifts for outdoor weddings, luggage tags make travel fun for destination weddings, and bottle stoppers are a handy favor for wine-themed events. All of these practical, themed favors - and more - can be found right here at Beau-coup. Happy planning!

Sunday 25 September 2016

Custom Wedding Stationery

Add elegance, romance and style to your wedding with our collection of wedding announcements, bridal shower invitations, and save the date cards. Every detail of your wedding day is important in setting the mood for this important occasion. Shutterfly wedding stationery are beautifully designed and easy to create.

Capture the heart and soul of your wedding day with custom wedding stationery and invitations. It doesn’t matter if you want things to appear as a romantic prelude or you are looking for something to add a little more style, elegance and class to your plans. Regardless of your budget, you’ll find no shortage of inspiration or ideas to plan the perfect wedding.

Wedding invitations should be designed in a way that really highlights the upcoming union of two individuals in a special way. It doesn’t matter if they are planning something exotic or something more traditional, custom save the date cards, wedding invitations, stationery and wedding thank you cards can really help to spice up your décor, plans and arrangements so that you’ll end up completely satisfied with your results.

Don’t rush while planning and be sure to experiment with different design ideas until you find the templates, prints and enhancements that call out to you in a special way. Use different colors, borders, textures and other embellishments to frame you and your fiancé’s face while adding vital information about your big day for everyone on your guest list to have. You can even use the enclosure cards and wedding stationery to include registries, hotel and honeymoon information and more.

Weddings are such joyous occasions and as much as you may want to go overboard, don’t. Keep things simple and be sure to browse Shutterfly to find key wedding supplies, such as plates, decanters, serving trays, and more. Remember, every detail about your wedding day is equally important, no matter how small it may seem. So give each detail the priority it deserves so all of your wedding plans are done just right. Once your special day arrives, you can focus on what matters the most, creating a strong and romantic bond with your partner that will last a lifetime.

Friday 23 September 2016

WEDDING CAKE

The climax of any wedding reception is the cutting of the cake. We'll work to help you bring your creative vision to life so that the moments following your ceremony can be as savory as the signature confection made especially for you. We use the finest, freshest ingredients to create cakes that taste as amazing as they look.

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Thursday 22 September 2016

Real Wedding Vows You'll Love

Whether you want to get your guests giggling or grabbing for the tissues, penning your promises will truly personalize your wedding. Steal ideas from these self-written vows from real couples who crafted custom ones.

Jevan to Alithea

"I promise to love and care for you, and I will try in every way to be worthy of your love.
I will always be honest with you, kind, patient and forgiving.
I promise to try to be on time.
But most of all, I promise to be a true and loyal friend to you.
I love you."

Amy and Russell to one another

"You are my lover and my teacher,
You are my model and my accomplice,
And you are my true counterpart.
I will love you, hold you and honor you,
I will respect you, encourage you and cherish you,
In health and sickness,
Through sorrow and success,
For all the days of my life."

Laine and Shane to one another

"I promise to be your lover, companion and friend,
Your partner in parenthood,
Your ally in conflict,
Your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
Your comrade in adventure,
Your student and your teacher,
Your consolation in disappointment,
Your accomplice in mischief.
This is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things. All things."

Anne and Gabrielle to one another

"I take you to be my partner for life,
I promise above all else to live in truth with you
And to communicate fully and fearlessly,
I give you my hand and my heart
As a sanctuary of warmth and peace
And pledge my love, devotion, faith and honor
As I join my life to yours."

Anne and Mike to one another

"On this day,
I give you my heart,
My promise,
That I will walk with you,
Hand in hand,
Wherever our journey leads us,
Living, learning, loving,
Together,
Forever."

Kristin and Josh to one another

"I believe in you, the person you will grow to be and the couple we will be together.

With my whole heart, I take you as my wife/husband, acknowledging and accepting your faults and strengths, as you do mine.

I promise to be faithful and supportive and to always make our family's love and happiness my priority. I will be yours in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in failure and in triumph. I will dream with you, celebrate with you and walk beside you through whatever our lives may bring. You are my person—my love and my life, today and always."

Alex to Michelle

"I promise to encourage your compassion,
Because that is what makes you unique and wonderful.
I promise to nurture your dreams,
Because through them your soul shines.
I promise to help shoulder our challenges,
For there is nothing we cannot face if we stand together.
I promise to be your partner in all things,
Not possessing you, but working with you as a part of the whole.
Lastly, I promise to you perfect love and perfect trust,
For one lifetime with you could never be enough.
This is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things."

Danielle to Gregory

"You have been my best friend, mentor, playmate, confidant and my greatest challenge. But most importantly, you are the love of my life and you make me happier than I could ever imagine and more loved than I ever thought possible... You have made me a better person, as our love for one another is reflected in the way I live my life. So I am truly blessed to be a part of your life, which as of today becomes our life together."

Jessica to Greg

"I remember once how I told you I did not believe in soul mates. I will never forget your reaction. Shocked and a little hurt that I did not think we were. But as time went by, your love made me believe."

Mallory to Eddie

"I promise to comfort you when the Falcons lose and drink beer with you when they win."

Ryan to Tara

"You know me better than anyone else in this world and somehow still you manage to love me. You are my best friend and one true love. There is still a part of me today that cannot believe that I'm the one who gets to marry you."

Erin to Dash

"I will, in good times and bad, cheer for the Tar Heels."

Dash to Erin

"I promise to buy taller shoes so you can wear heels."

Christy to Meg

"I feel truly blessed because I've found a love that transcends and grows, despite state lines, early morning commutes, barking beagles and conflicting seasons."

Yuval to Dina

"I see these vows not as promises but as privileges: I get to laugh with you and cry with you; care for you and share with you. I get to run with you and walk with you; build with you and live with you."

Anja and Ben

"The feeling hit me the moment we made eye contact in class. It was so immediate and powerful—far deeper and inexplicably beyond any calculation of time and place. You don't describe a feeling like that. You also can't replicate it or force it. You just let it flow in and around you. You go where it takes you."

Christopher to Ken

"I promise faithfulness and patience, respect and lightheartedness, attentiveness and self-improvement. I will celebrate your triumphs, and love you all the more for your failures."

Bill to Megan

"Our open attitude toward finding adventure together in life is something that I cherish. I love it even more when those great experiences take the form of us making up a home-cooked meal together with a lot of great wine and music. I would marry you for your risotto alone!"

Ronnie to Megan

"I call you 'My Megan' because you are my everything. You are my light, and you've shown me more love than I've ever known."

John to Brittany

"I promise to hold your hand every night and to never let us lose our spark."

Lois to Devin

"I've always had goals, aspirations, things I wanted to do. But when I met you, I learned what it was to dream. You dreamed of traveling, but not just out of the state; you dreamed of visiting Spain, Italy and places I've only read about. I've learned to dream of the things I deserve."

Adam to Lauren

"I vow to have the patience that love demands, to speak when words are needed and to share in the silence when they are not."

Gregory to Chandler

"Until today, the day that I told you I loved you, the day that I knew I was going to marry you, that was the best day of my life."

Eddie to Allie

"I promise to be your navigator, consoler, sidekick, best friend and your husband. Finally, I promise you myself."

Kendall to Justin

"In sickness and in health: I promise to take care of you, even when you've over-indulged the night before. For richer or for poorer: I promise not to spend all our money at Nordstrom."

Our Favorite No-Frills Wedding Invitations

Floral motifs are beautiful for romantic weddings, and laser-cut lace patterns are perfect for the vintage lover, but if your style falls on the more modern side, you're looking for something more simple. From abstract detailing to eye-catching foil designs, check out our top picks for a modern-looking wedding suite.

Abstract Art

Let your invitation speak to the venue, especially if the spot is unique, like an art museum or historic building. An abstract color block design is the perfect match for a contemporary art gallery.

Wedding Invitation Wording Samples

You can have the most gorgeous invites ever, but when it comes down to it, they need to be informative. They should spell out all essential wedding info -- who's getting married, who's hosting and where, when and what time the ceremony will take place and where.

Traditional Wording

In its simplest form, this is the standard wording template:

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan River [proper names of those hosting]
request the honor of your presence [request line]*
at the marriage of their daughter [list relationship of the bride to the host]
Elizabeth Anne [bride's first and middle names only]
to Joshua James Smith [groom's full name]
Saturday the sixth of May [day of the week, day and month of wedding]
at six o'clock in the evening [time of wedding and time of day]
Plaza Hotel [name of the location of wedding]
New York, New York [city and state where wedding will take place]
Reception to follow [reception line]

*Knot Note: If the bride's parents are hosting, it is customary to leave off the bride's last name. If the groom's parents are involved, the bride's last name should be included.

One set of parents is hosting your wedding:

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Mary Ann
and
Edward Malcolm Jones

Both sets of parents are jointly hosting:

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
and
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jones
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Mary Ann Smith
and
Edward Malcolm Jones

The couple is hosting the wedding:

Ms. Mary Ann Smith
and
Mr. Edward Malcolm Jones
request the honor of your presence
at their marriage

Everyone is hosting:

Ms. Mary Ann Smith
and
Mr. Edward Malcolm Jones
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
and
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jones
request the honor of your presence
at their marriage