Takenaka Eri – Kiiroi Hana -Wedding Story-
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Archive for August, 2008
Western Wedding Ideas to Celebrate the Occasion
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Theme weddings seem to be increasing in popularity more and more each year and people are now looking for wilder and more outrageous ways to decorate and plan a wedding. One of the most popular wedding themes today is western weddings. People are looking to add a touch of the Wild West to their wedding. However, these themes are not easy to plan. People do seek help when it comes to getting western wedding ideas. In actuality there are a number of ideas that can be used to create the perfect western wedding.
The typical thing that people think of when planning a western wedding of course is the music and the attire that they would expect their guests to wear. People are asked to forget about the tuxedos and suits and to wear jeans and cowboy hats. People are no longer expected to travel in cars but instead horse drawn buggies are used. However, once this is taken care of people wonder what else they can do to create a western wedding. Below you will find some great ideas for having the perfect western wedding.
1. Flowers- every bride is concerned about having the perfect flowers. Having a western wedding makes this so much easier as you can simply have wild flowers for your wedding. Wild roses give your wedding the perfect feel of the Wild West. You can also forget about flowers and you can add cactuses to your decorations. These are the easiest plants to take care of and you can even have tiny cactuses that can be given to your guests and wedding favours.
2. Faux leather ?a signature mark of western life is the use of leather for vest and chaps. Now you can create this look at your wedding by using faux leather to make tablecloths.
3. If you want to create a real rustic feeling then you can hang ropes instead of streamers at your reception. You can hang ropes of varying lengths and thicknesses.
4. Add a personal touch to your wedding by decorating your wine glasses. You can create a hand painted scene on your wine glasses and this can be done inexpensively.
5. In most cases you can plan this wedding somewhat inexpensively but if there was one area that you could splurge is on the wedding and party favours. For example you can create horseshoe place cards that will your guests the feeling of being in the Wild West. You can create these place cards yourself using a home computer. There are a number of different templates that you can use and all you have to do is print them off from their comfort of your own home.
It is important to keep in mind that when planning a themed wedding you can either go overboard and people can be overwhelmed with what you have done or you can do too little and leave your guests wondering what you were trying to do as a theme. This is something that you want avoid and it is also important that you seek the advice of friends and people who have been through this type of thing before.
By: Ling Tong
The typical thing that people think of when planning a western wedding of course is the music and the attire that they would expect their guests to wear. People are asked to forget about the tuxedos and suits and to wear jeans and cowboy hats. People are no longer expected to travel in cars but instead horse drawn buggies are used. However, once this is taken care of people wonder what else they can do to create a western wedding. Below you will find some great ideas for having the perfect western wedding.
1. Flowers- every bride is concerned about having the perfect flowers. Having a western wedding makes this so much easier as you can simply have wild flowers for your wedding. Wild roses give your wedding the perfect feel of the Wild West. You can also forget about flowers and you can add cactuses to your decorations. These are the easiest plants to take care of and you can even have tiny cactuses that can be given to your guests and wedding favours.
2. Faux leather ?a signature mark of western life is the use of leather for vest and chaps. Now you can create this look at your wedding by using faux leather to make tablecloths.
3. If you want to create a real rustic feeling then you can hang ropes instead of streamers at your reception. You can hang ropes of varying lengths and thicknesses.
4. Add a personal touch to your wedding by decorating your wine glasses. You can create a hand painted scene on your wine glasses and this can be done inexpensively.
5. In most cases you can plan this wedding somewhat inexpensively but if there was one area that you could splurge is on the wedding and party favours. For example you can create horseshoe place cards that will your guests the feeling of being in the Wild West. You can create these place cards yourself using a home computer. There are a number of different templates that you can use and all you have to do is print them off from their comfort of your own home.
It is important to keep in mind that when planning a themed wedding you can either go overboard and people can be overwhelmed with what you have done or you can do too little and leave your guests wondering what you were trying to do as a theme. This is something that you want avoid and it is also important that you seek the advice of friends and people who have been through this type of thing before.
By: Ling Tong
For more information on Western wedding ideas,November wedding ideas and Tiffany Blue wedding themes visit http://www.WeddingThemeIdeas.net
Has anyone had their wedding or attended a wedding at the Houston Arboretum near Memorial Park?
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Smirkel asked:
My fiance and I are planning a intimate wedding in April/May 2009. Would like any input on an small outdoor wedding at the Houston
Arboretum. I think we would hold the ceremony there then host the reception at a restaurant in Uptown or the Galleria.
My fiance and I are planning a intimate wedding in April/May 2009. Would like any input on an small outdoor wedding at the Houston
Arboretum. I think we would hold the ceremony there then host the reception at a restaurant in Uptown or the Galleria.
How to Get Best Wedding Cake for your Wedding
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
A wedding cake is the traditional cake served to the guests at a wedding reception (in England, at a wedding breakfast) after a wedding. The average cost of a wedding cake in the U.S. in 2005
Medieval and Renaissance resources also mention large cakes at weddings. Such cakes may have been fruitcake.
To overcome this wedding cakes were often served inside a box, which had been decorated with plaster of Paris, to resemble a larger, traditional cake.
Wedding cake toppers are small models that sit on top of the cake, normally a representation of a bride and groom in formal wedding attire. Is it possible to have a tasting of various wedding cake flavors and fillings?
Will the cake be prepared the day of the wedding or before hand? Ideally the cake should be prepared as close to the wedding day as possible as it will taste freshest, but be wary of anyone who says that they bake the wedding cake on the wedding day. Picture perfect wedding cakes
Your reception just wouldn’t be the same without a wedding cake. It also became customary to pile several small cakes to create one large tier. Today, wedding cakes are more about style and taste then they are symbols of fertility. For those of you who aren’t whizzes in the kitchen there are hundreds of unique wedding cake designs to choose from, such as the recently popular cupcake wedding cake.
Choosing a wedding cake
Choosing your wedding cake can be a difficult task with all the styles and designs available. Wedding Cake frosting/icing – Fondant, butter cream, royal icing, wedding cake decorators icing, marzipan and sugar paste or some of the sweetest choices to decorate your beautiful cake.
Design wedding cake – You’re not limited to the traditional three tiered, white wedding cake. Stacked cakes, chocolate, contemporary patterns, fresh flowers, bright colors and mini cakes are all gaining in popularity. Wedding cake trends
If you want a wedding cake that will impress your guests then check out the hottest new trends in wedding cake design:
Personalize it- Cakes are becoming much more personal, with custom designs, monograms and even cakes designed to match the pattern of your wedding dress.
Bold color – Traditional white and ivory wedding cakes are becoming less popular. Cultural traditions – The wedding cake design can be used to blend cultures and traditions.
By: fendi arie wibowo
Medieval and Renaissance resources also mention large cakes at weddings. Such cakes may have been fruitcake.
To overcome this wedding cakes were often served inside a box, which had been decorated with plaster of Paris, to resemble a larger, traditional cake.
Wedding cake toppers are small models that sit on top of the cake, normally a representation of a bride and groom in formal wedding attire. Is it possible to have a tasting of various wedding cake flavors and fillings?
Will the cake be prepared the day of the wedding or before hand? Ideally the cake should be prepared as close to the wedding day as possible as it will taste freshest, but be wary of anyone who says that they bake the wedding cake on the wedding day. Picture perfect wedding cakes
Your reception just wouldn’t be the same without a wedding cake. It also became customary to pile several small cakes to create one large tier. Today, wedding cakes are more about style and taste then they are symbols of fertility. For those of you who aren’t whizzes in the kitchen there are hundreds of unique wedding cake designs to choose from, such as the recently popular cupcake wedding cake.
Choosing a wedding cake
Choosing your wedding cake can be a difficult task with all the styles and designs available. Wedding Cake frosting/icing – Fondant, butter cream, royal icing, wedding cake decorators icing, marzipan and sugar paste or some of the sweetest choices to decorate your beautiful cake.
Design wedding cake – You’re not limited to the traditional three tiered, white wedding cake. Stacked cakes, chocolate, contemporary patterns, fresh flowers, bright colors and mini cakes are all gaining in popularity. Wedding cake trends
If you want a wedding cake that will impress your guests then check out the hottest new trends in wedding cake design:
Personalize it- Cakes are becoming much more personal, with custom designs, monograms and even cakes designed to match the pattern of your wedding dress.
Bold color – Traditional white and ivory wedding cakes are becoming less popular. Cultural traditions – The wedding cake design can be used to blend cultures and traditions.
By: fendi arie wibowo
Light Up Your Event With Candle Wedding Favors
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Candles are a popular favor at weddings for several reasons. They are available in all price ranges, most people find them practical, and they come in a wide selection of colors, scents, themes, and designs. Candle wedding favors can also be integrated into the decorations for the reception, which helps to keep costs under control. While candles may seem like a dated favor idea, the many new varieties of candles available, as well as the many ways to personalize them, have given candles a new life as a trendy favor idea.
If you are having trouble choosing what type of favors you want to give out at your wedding, take a look at the many candle favors available and you are sure to find something that you like. Choices range from candles already packaged in gorgeous gift boxes, to candles in pretty organza bags, or you can choose just the candle and then embellish them yourself with ribbons, bows and other adornments (warning: the latter requires a big time commitment on your part!) Following are a few ideas for new exciting wedding favor candles.
Flower candles. If your wedding has a floral theme, or you are just a fan of flowers, candles that are shaped like roses, bouquets or other flowering choices make an attractive favor that will be enjoyed long after your wedding day. There are as many choices in flower-shaped candles as there are types of flowers!
Beverage themed candles. Drink look-alike candles are a cute favor idea. You can find candles in coffee mugs, martini glasses, tea cups, wine glasses, and more. One really cool example is a merlot wine glass gel candle. It looks like a real glass of wine with a rich harvest grape scent, and comes packaged in a classy gift box that can be personalized depending on where you order them from. Some of the wine glasses even come adorned with a charm and satin ribbon.
Travel tin candles. These are small candles, typically in metal tins, that make an inexpensive gift. The metal tins can be personalized with the names of the couple or the wedding date. Candle tins are a nice choice for a variety of reasons; they can be labeled with fun designer prints or pretty much any message you can dream of, so it is easy to find one to go with your wedding theme.
Votive candles. These are the traditional candles in small glass jars; they make a nice favor because they are inexpensive and many people use candles regularly. One really nice idea to commemorate your wedding day is monogrammed votive candles with your choice of initial. These are available in many scents and you can even buy them pre-packaged in a sheer organza bag with ribbons. For an extra touch, add a paper tag with your personalized message.
Gel candles. These are another common type of candle that makes a nice favor. They often have flowers suspended in the gel within a clear glass holder, so you can create a gorgeous glowing garden on your reception tables with these scented candles. Lavender or delicate calla lilies are perfect wedding favor choices.
Regardless of what type of candle you choose to give as favors at your wedding, candles are synonymous with romance. Even if you decide against personalizing the candles, they are an inexpensive and appreciated favor idea.
How to pick candles that go with your wedding
Themes: Many common wedding themes provide you with the opportunity to choose candles that coordinate with that theme. For a beach wedding, choose votive candles decorated with shells or starfish. If your wedding theme is flowers, choose candles shaped like bouquets of roses.
Wedding Party: Wedding favors are gifts that your guests will use to remember your special day. There are a variety of candle shapes that fit into any wedding theme. Small candles shaped like wedding cakes are a delicate favor that will delight your guests. Candles shaped like princess crowns or frogs, symbolizing “Prince Charming”, also make cute favors.
Keepsake candles: There is no reason to stick with a theme. Keepsake candles are excellent gifts for your guests, and may have nothing to do with your wedding theme or color. For example, a cube shaped candle with the Asian symbol for double happiness is a delightful favor that your guests will be able to display in their home for years to come.
Using candles as decorations
If you decide to give candles as wedding favors, these favors may double as your table decorations for the reception. While you will not light the candles that you are giving as gifts, the many beautiful candles that are available are a lovely accent for your tables. Place a single favor at each place setting and a large arrangement in the center of each table, and your table decorations will be complete. Add some lit candles in areas where they will not be knocked over, to bring the look together.
Regardless of what you choose to give as a favor, or how you choose to decorate the reception area, candles are a natural choice for wedding favors. They add romance and classic elegance and are an inexpensive addition. When shopping for favors, take time to review the many types of candles that are available. The artistry and selection is so amazing, you may even have a hard time choosing just one.
By: Arianna Jordan
If you are having trouble choosing what type of favors you want to give out at your wedding, take a look at the many candle favors available and you are sure to find something that you like. Choices range from candles already packaged in gorgeous gift boxes, to candles in pretty organza bags, or you can choose just the candle and then embellish them yourself with ribbons, bows and other adornments (warning: the latter requires a big time commitment on your part!) Following are a few ideas for new exciting wedding favor candles.
Flower candles. If your wedding has a floral theme, or you are just a fan of flowers, candles that are shaped like roses, bouquets or other flowering choices make an attractive favor that will be enjoyed long after your wedding day. There are as many choices in flower-shaped candles as there are types of flowers!
Beverage themed candles. Drink look-alike candles are a cute favor idea. You can find candles in coffee mugs, martini glasses, tea cups, wine glasses, and more. One really cool example is a merlot wine glass gel candle. It looks like a real glass of wine with a rich harvest grape scent, and comes packaged in a classy gift box that can be personalized depending on where you order them from. Some of the wine glasses even come adorned with a charm and satin ribbon.
Travel tin candles. These are small candles, typically in metal tins, that make an inexpensive gift. The metal tins can be personalized with the names of the couple or the wedding date. Candle tins are a nice choice for a variety of reasons; they can be labeled with fun designer prints or pretty much any message you can dream of, so it is easy to find one to go with your wedding theme.
Votive candles. These are the traditional candles in small glass jars; they make a nice favor because they are inexpensive and many people use candles regularly. One really nice idea to commemorate your wedding day is monogrammed votive candles with your choice of initial. These are available in many scents and you can even buy them pre-packaged in a sheer organza bag with ribbons. For an extra touch, add a paper tag with your personalized message.
Gel candles. These are another common type of candle that makes a nice favor. They often have flowers suspended in the gel within a clear glass holder, so you can create a gorgeous glowing garden on your reception tables with these scented candles. Lavender or delicate calla lilies are perfect wedding favor choices.
Regardless of what type of candle you choose to give as favors at your wedding, candles are synonymous with romance. Even if you decide against personalizing the candles, they are an inexpensive and appreciated favor idea.
How to pick candles that go with your wedding
Themes: Many common wedding themes provide you with the opportunity to choose candles that coordinate with that theme. For a beach wedding, choose votive candles decorated with shells or starfish. If your wedding theme is flowers, choose candles shaped like bouquets of roses.
Wedding Party: Wedding favors are gifts that your guests will use to remember your special day. There are a variety of candle shapes that fit into any wedding theme. Small candles shaped like wedding cakes are a delicate favor that will delight your guests. Candles shaped like princess crowns or frogs, symbolizing “Prince Charming”, also make cute favors.
Keepsake candles: There is no reason to stick with a theme. Keepsake candles are excellent gifts for your guests, and may have nothing to do with your wedding theme or color. For example, a cube shaped candle with the Asian symbol for double happiness is a delightful favor that your guests will be able to display in their home for years to come.
Using candles as decorations
If you decide to give candles as wedding favors, these favors may double as your table decorations for the reception. While you will not light the candles that you are giving as gifts, the many beautiful candles that are available are a lovely accent for your tables. Place a single favor at each place setting and a large arrangement in the center of each table, and your table decorations will be complete. Add some lit candles in areas where they will not be knocked over, to bring the look together.
Regardless of what you choose to give as a favor, or how you choose to decorate the reception area, candles are a natural choice for wedding favors. They add romance and classic elegance and are an inexpensive addition. When shopping for favors, take time to review the many types of candles that are available. The artistry and selection is so amazing, you may even have a hard time choosing just one.
By: Arianna Jordan
Arianna Jordan writes about topics pertaining to weddings and other family events. Ms. Jordan offers suggestions for ways to make an event standout such as offering candle wedding favors.
