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Wedding Favors With Pizazz

Everyone wants there wedding to have pizzaz from beginning to end. Since the wedding favors are usually given out towards the end of the wedding why not give them something unique, personalized and with a little pizzaz. There are a lot of companies online that sell wedding favors but finding just the ones with enough pizzaz for your wedding may take a little time. Here are some wedding favors that I found that definitely are unique and have enough pizzaz for any wedding.

If you are looking for an elegant and untraditional wedding favor try the his and her napkin rings boxed gift set. Each of the two wedding ring napkin holders is about an inch across and weighs about 3 ounces. The his wedding ring is a simple, elegant band while the hers wedding ring sports a gorgeous rock spanning an inch across. Both napkins rings come in a textured jewelry box tied with a sheer organza ribbon. Some online wedding favor companies also provide personalized name tags for each box. A set of 24 of these unusual napkin rings will cost you around $100.

Candy is a popular and inexpensive wedding favor. However as soon as the candy is eaten the wedding favor is gone. That doesn’t have to be true. Do a search for personalized wedding favor boxes. They are fairly inexpensive, costing between $.80 and $.95 cents apiece. An elegant way to still stay within your budget.

Still looking for something to put into those cute little boxes, well it doesn’t have to be candy. Everyone loves candles so why not put in a mini pillar candle with a personalized wrapper. The mini pillar candles can be ordered either round or square, are unscented and come in white or ivory. The labels are sold separately but are a peel and stick label so they are very easy to put on. The candles will cost you about $53 for 24 of them and the labels cost about $28 for 24 of them.

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The Dream Wedding Bouquet

Chances are you will purchase more flowers for your wedding than at any other time in your life. Choosing the perfect wedding bouquet is almost as important as picking the perfect gown. There are many different styles of wedding bouquets and which style you choose usually depends on your wedding dress. When you are having your wedding is also an important factor when considering which bouquet is perfect for you. Wedding bouquets come in many different styles.

The most traditional and formal type of wedding bouquet is the cascade. It is a beautiful water fall like spill of flowers in a hand held base. As the name implies the flowers cascade down like a waterfall. The traditional flowers used in a cascade wedding bouquet are white and are traditionally roses or lilies. The cascade wedding bouquet has the appearance of being loose and free flowing, and should match the dress. The perfect dress for a cascade wedding bouquet is the traditional wedding dress with a long flowing train.

Another traditional wedding bouquet is the classic hand tied bouquet. It usually consists of a bunch of blooms anchored in a bouquet holder and either wired in or hand tied. This option gives the look of fresh picked spring flowers and is usually used in spring weddings. This is a very versatile wedding bouquet and looks great with any type of flowers or wedding dress.

If your going for something a little less traditional then there is the nosegay. The nosegay is a general term for any small and round cluster of flowers cut to a uniform length. There is typically very little greenery in this type of wedding bouquet. If you are thinking of a Victorian theme for your wedding then the nosegay wedding bouquet would fit in perfect. For an even more Victorian look you can replace the typical bouquet holder with a tussy mussy. A tussy mussy is just a silver carrying cone that can replace the bouquet holder.

Two other less traditional wedding bouquets are the arm bouquet and the composite. The arm bouquet is exactly what the name implies, an elegant crescent shaped bouquet designed to be carried in one arm. The composite wedding bouquet is a handmade creation in which several different petals or buds are wired together on to a single stem to give the impression of one giant flower.

The type of wedding dress you wear, the time of year your wedding will be held, and the colors of your wedding will all play a part in the type of wedding bouquet you pick. Picking local and in season flowers for your wedding bouquet will help lower the cost and will guarantee freshness. Silk flowers are also becoming a popular option for wedding bouquets.

Bonnie Goodwin Ray has more than sixteen years experience in the wedding industry. She is the author of Wedding Planning Made Easier and has become a leading expert in silk wedding flower design.

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What Happens in an American Wedding

Living in America makes one feel free – free to do anything, free to live, free to love, free from traditions. While this is true, there are still many wedding practices that flavor this memorable event with a distinct touch of Americana. Here are some:

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