Archives September 2013

While it’s cold outside, (In this part of the world it’s about 22 F and there’s a foot of snow on the ground) spring is definitely in the air and its time for Some spring wedding choices. While summer and fall still reign tops as the most popular times of the year to get married, spring should be given serious consideration. Here’s why.

Keeping prices down and making weddings affordable is becoming the trend and spring can be a good time to find values. Resorts that cater more to summer or winter visitors may be very happy to have business during what is considered off season.

Think about ski resorts and lakeside retreats. Reception and banquet halls tend to be less booked and therefore easier to negotiate with. You may have a better choice of limo services and photographers and tux rentals (just be sure to check when local proms are).

Fuchsia, mango and yellows are a few of the colors for 2010 and these can easily be incorporated into a spring wedding. Think bright yellow daffodils with pussy willows which match well with the yellows. Tulips come in a myriad of color choices from yellows, orange to rich red and golden yellows. Deep rose pink and white tulips in a pewter vase would be striking.

f lighter colors are more your style, you could incorporate crocuses, lilacs, cherry blossoms, crab apple blossoms, magnolias, lily of the valley or forget me not’s.

Because these are spring flowers and don’t have to be imported you will probably find them at very good prices from your florist. A bonus would be to get them from a friend or family member who already grows them and arrange them yourself.

When considering favors butterflies and dragonflies come to mind. Choose colors that will help your guests think of new beginnings, and remember the day with a thoughtful keepsake.

Spring is also a time for freshness and seasonal fruits and vegetables can be easily incorporated into your menu. Asparagus, spinach, greens (lettuce, endive, and escarole) radishes, peas and green onions are all in abundance at this time of year. Grilled asparagus with a balsamic dressing makes a wonderful side dish. Fruits in season include strawberries, rhubarb, kiwis, and lemons. Why not serve strawberry and kiwi salad with a lemon dressing.

Cupcakes are still popular but the new trend for wedding cakes seems to be a two tiered cake for each table. Why not do double duty and decorate the cakes with edible spring flowers such as Johnny jump ups or pansies. Then the cake could serve as a centerpiece.

Just as spring is the beginning to a new year, your spring wedding will serve as the beginning of a new life together.

It seems like everyone is obsessed with cutting back these days and for good reason, but you may want to think before cutting back on favors. Many folks are unsure of their financial stability and some of us have dug ourselves into serious debt. If the truth be told we all probably should have been more thrifty all along. After all how big does a television set need to be?

The cost of weddings had spiraled out of control to the point where brides were burning through credit cards faster than the tapers at the head table.

But it might be wise to think about cutting back on wedding favors.

One of the primary reasons to give favors is showing your appreciation for their presents and to give the guests a keepsake of the day. Why give something that will be left in the back of a drawer or worse yet, on the table at the party.

In such times it bodes us well to stop and take a good hard look at the wedding plans and obligations before things get too out of hand. There are always places brides can cut back a little bit by trimming costs here and there rather than eliminating components altogether.

When it comes to the wedding favors there are plenty of good choices for less than $5.00. Aromatherapy ornament wedding favors at about $3.00 each including favor, ribbon, fragrance, personalization, personalized card and box are a great value. Your guest will appreciate hand crafted favors that are produced here in the United States.

Why not grace your guests with a tasteful and fun favor to celebrate the date and serves as a reminder for years to come?

Just remember to take the time and do a good thorough search using a variety of search engines, text and images.

If the cost of buying favors is out of the question then maybe you could make some of your own. It’s easy to make plantable seed wedding favors and a small investment in paper and seed go a long way. Your guests will appreciate the gift and the effort and love that went into creating them.