Do It Yourself Wedding Favors For Fall
Posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted by goojaruay in wedding (oohla)
Autumn is just around the corner, have you decided on fall wedding favors yet? Do it yourself wedding favors can be a simple way to be creative and save money. Not to mention that you’ll have homemade favors that are unique and cherished by your guests!
Here are seven do it yourself fall wedding favor ideas:
- Caramel Apples — Mmmm, nothing screams autumn like a gooey caramel apple! Make caramel apples a few days ahead of the wedding and wrap them in cellophane with a decorative ribbon. Add a custom printed tag with your wedding date, names or a quote. These favors are best given at the end of a reception set up on a table as guests walk out. Otherwise, your reception could turn into a sticky, caramel mess!
- Jordan Almond Alternatives — Skip the traditional almonds and pick a fall-themed candy for your fall wedding favors! How about tulle bundles of candy corn, pumpkin candies or black licorice? Or if your wedding is near Halloween, hand out mini “trick or treat” bags full of a fun assortment!
- Maple Syrup — Tiny glass bottles of pure maple syrup are adorable and functional fall wedding favors. Find small bottles at discount stores and buy maple syrup in bulk. Fill each tiny bottle and attach a tag with a colorful ribbon. A do it yourself wedding favor that guests can enjoy the next morning for breakfast!
- Decorative Gourds — Decorative gourds and mini-pumpkins are a lovely way to use favors that double up as table decorations! If your wedding falls near Thanksgiving or Halloween guests will adore these little gourds and can decorate their own homes with them. They can be personalized by painting or by adding a tag with a ribbon.
- Leaf Magnets — Create beautiful magnets with wooden bases, magnets, glue, colorful fall leaves and varnish. Collect colorful leaves and seal them with varnish (or decoupage solution) onto a wooden base. Glue magnets on the reverse and you have beautiful fall leaf magnets. A simple yet elegant fall wedding favor!
- Flower Bulbs — Since bulbs are planted in the fall, these are easy to find and make a perfect wedding favor! Be sure to include a tag with planting instructions and a colorful image of the flower it will grow. A lovely fall wedding favor idea that incorporates the “growth” theme which is ideal for a wedding.
- Leaf Stamped Boxes — Even if you already have a favor idea, you can still incorporate a sense of autumn in your favors by decorating plain favor boxes or paper bags with leaves. Paint the backside of a leaf with acrylic craft paint and then press down on your favor box or bags, using the leaf like a stamp. A lovely, delicate leaf impression is left behind. Mix colors and use several different leaves so no two will be exactly alike. This leave stamping technique can also be used on table place cards, invites and more!
Homemade details like these will make your wedding unforgettable. With a little effort you’ll have unique fall wedding favors that guests will adore, especially when they find out you made them yourself!
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Amber Dusick is the editor of The Do It Yourself Weddings Guide at http://www.do-it-yourself-weddings.com/ where you can get instructions for wedding crafts, do it yourself wedding favors, centerpieces, make your own invites and programs and more! Learn to do most everything to do with weddings…yourself! |
Choosing YourVvows
Posted on July 30, 2008 | Posted by goojaruay in wedding (oohla)
So your tied between writing your own vows or choosing traditional vows but you do not know where to begin. Below I have compiled a list of the questions you should ask yourself before you choosing your vows. So have a pen handy.
Relationship questions
When and where did you tell your partner “I love you?”
Where and when did you meet?
Was it love at first sight?
What do you admire most about your partner?
What do you have most in common with your partner?
When and where was your first kiss?
What is your most memorable song together?
Did you meet through a mutual friend?
Ceremony
Is your ceremony cultural?
Are you having a traditional ceremony?
Who is involved in the ceremony?
How long is the ceremony?
Will you be facing each other or the clergy when saying your vows?
Will you be playing any special songs?
Choosing the right vows
Will you be saying your vows together?
Will the vows reflect any humor?
Do you have any special poems or songs?
Will you write the vows together or keep them secret?
When asking yourselves these questions remember this is your wedding and make your vows special and memorable.
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Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas wedding favors and wedding planner. She enjoys seeing all the different table decorations and wedding party favors that go along with the reception. |
A Wedding Setting to Remember
Posted on July 30, 2008 | Posted by goojaruay in wedding (oohla)
Big weddings are usually to please the family and friends, to put on a show of sorts. They often can be over stressful. Picking a relaxing, out of the ordinary place to hold the wedding can both ease the tension of the event and bring something new and exciting to the life. It’s a creative and personal way to approach a very common event.
So, to those that may not want something inside a church or even inside at all, this article will help look at other possibilities and why they can be chosen. Not everyone likes to be traditional, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Marriage is for two people, and they should get to experience the moment it happens however they want.
Not everyone can afford to get away, so even local areas of a more natural or unique style could really provide something more to the wedding. It should, or to some degree, reflect the personalities of the individuals. Such options could include a lovely ceremony at the beach, on a lake, near a forest, in the mountains, or anywhere such as that. It can be inside and out, dependent of the weather and location.
Even a different building, a different environment, can be refreshing to those that may not want the large church, elaborate wedding gown, dozens of bridesmaids and groomsmen that can be said as the traditional standards. There is so much more architecture styles out there, and so many that can bring true beauty to a wedding. One could find such a setting in local mansions, historical sites, and other treasures of art. The key is to do something different, fun, and personal.
Another great idea for the wedding location is a more honeymoon approach. Don’t just get married in a local area. Get married in a tropical or exotic location. This can be a refreshing way to get away and spend some time with the close friends and family you invite with you. It gives a much more relaxing feeling to the whole wedding. It’s not the stress of everything go right for hundreds of people. It’s not about finding areas that are big enough and lovely enough to impress others. It’s about bringing a more raw and tranquil feeling to the wedding.
These places can be a variety of locations. It all depends on personal preference. For example, some people might prefer a more tropical feel, maybe the Caribbean or Hawaii. They are often places to vacation and enjoy the beautiful weather and natural, tranquil settings. There could also be places like Australia, South America, or Asia that could meet such requirements. It all depends on the individual.
Another good possibility is to take advantage of family ancestry and heritage. Embrace culture and find a unique and personal place to go for the celebration. This can be very enjoyable for to the family and friends invited also. A nice vacation and a look into something different. Such beautiful locations could include Italy, France, Greece, Japan, etc. It’s very dependent of the individual, and therefore can be quite the experience.
Location brings life to the wedding. It sets the mood, amplifies the moment with beauty and culture, and can say things beyond just the visual presence. It’s important to find the right place for a wedding and reception. Hopefully more people will try new things and make the moment more personal than it already is.
This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Prye.Com which is a site for Wedding Invitations.
Jake Rose is an artist and an author from Massachusetts.
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