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Wedding invitations are affected by general trends, and there is no reason to think that 2009 will be any different. Some of the trends of 2009 are continuations of the popular ideas of 2008, while other trends are just beginning to gain popularity. When designing your wedding invitations, choose what you like best, and leave behind what you do not. It is important that you design an invitation that reflects the style of you and your future spouse. While you may undoubtedly want to be aware of what is popular and what is not when making your choices, there is no reason to choose something because of its popularity. Instead, use these ideas as starting points when designing your dream wedding invitation.
Continue to save the date
Save the date cards continue to be a popular addition to the wedding invitations package.
These cards especially come in handy if you are planning a wedding in June, September or around the holidays, since they are traditionally busy times of the year. A save the date card should be sent out as early as possible. This allows your guests to avoid making plans for that day. Many invitations come with a specific save the date card that coordinates when the celebration will take place. Choosing coordinated save the date cards and invitations means making a decision early on about which design you are going to use. It also adds a nice level of customizations to your invitations.
Color, color, color
Whether bold or subtle, color is a big part of wedding invitations in 2009. Modern printing techniques make it easier than ever to add color from the writing on the envelope lining to the card stock. Colors that were once used primarily for contemporary invitations, has become so widespread that even the most traditional wedding invitations currently use these colors.
Extending a Theme
Does your wedding have a theme? Whether you are having an outdoor wedding, a candlelight service or a wedding on the beach, you can customize your invitations to include some mention of the theme. Confetti in your envelopes or a simple candle drawing on the front of the invitations is an easy way to integrate your theme into your wedding invitations.
Do it yourself invitations
Many people have become taken with the idea of do it yourself invitations. Do it yourself invitations allow you to save some money when planning your wedding, but they also allow you greater control over your finished product. Do it yourself invitations are a great way to create a 100% customized look for your invitations while still keeping control of your budget.
Destination invitations
More and more, couples are choosing destination weddings as a low stress way to have a memorable wedding ceremony. If you are planning a destination wedding, choosing an invitation that is made specifically for the occasion is a great way to provide your guests with a memento of the event as well as being certain that all the invitation provides all of the information they will need to plan their trip.
Adding a photograph
Adding a photograph to your wedding invitations is another choice that may be popular in 2009. As stated before, technology has made this an easy option. Adding a photograph of the happy couple is a wonderful way to personalize your invitations without adding a great deal to the cost of the invitations.
Couples invitations
More and more, men are becoming involved in the planning of the wedding. In the past, weddings were typically planned by the bride, her mother and her friends. Today, it is common for the groom to have an interest and opinion on all parts of the ceremony. Couples invitations are a way to display this relationship, and will become more popular in 2009.
Adding a favor
A small favor added to your invitation is becoming a more popular option. If you are having a theme or destination wedding, including a favor is a great way to add some needed information. For the theme wedding, a small candle for a candlelight service is a thoughtful touch. For a beach vacation, a small tote bag with information from the area chamber of commerce is a thoughtful choice. While adding favors to the wedding invitations is a thoughtful touch, and becoming more popular, the cost can add up quickly. Adding favors to invitations typically works best if you are planning a small ceremony, and expect most of your invitees to attend.
Personalize your wedding stationery
Personalization is another area that has been improved greatly by technology. New methods of printing have made many more options available than ever before. This means that the engaged couple can add ribbons, pictures and trinkets, not to mention colored fonts, customized edgings and many other options to stock invitations. This allows standard invitations to look completely personalized.
Colors as neutrals
While adding color as a bold statement has become increasingly popular, color as a neutral is becoming more common as well. This means that a traditional invitation may be pastel pink rather than ivory, or mint green rather than white. Using colors as neutrals continues to grow in popularity as more people become accustomed to seeing colors as part of the wedding invitations.
Rachel Jackson
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/top-10-trends-in-wedding-invitations-in-2009-722698.html
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.
Arianna Jordan
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/light-up-your-event-with-candle-wedding-favors-692524.html
Indeed, anyone may dream to have a huge wedding celebration. Of course, it should be as there’s no fee to wish or dream. However, when your right time came and there’s no turning back, do you think you can still have a huge wedding when you only have a little budget? You’ll find yourself sacrificing this huge imagination while you start to plan for a small wedding. Having a a small wedding celebration is not a misfortune, though, because it doesn’t mean to have a little can not give you happiness. Instead, you’ll be gaining a great deal of flexibility for you only have a small guest list. In fact, the smaller attendance list you have, the more great ideas you could provide for them.
You can use the money you would have use for a big preparation in other details of the wedding. You can plan for a small celebration with lots of interesting and ideal surprises with your closest friends and family. However, bare in mind that to have a small wedding will not exempt you from unpleasant surprises. Just plan thoroughly and consider problems that might interfere your special day.
If you are looking for ideas on how to plan a small wedding, a beach wedding idea is one of your great choices. You can find several sources to help you plan for a beach wedding idea, like wedding magazines, books and searching through Internet. Internet can give you different sites that can provide you with tips about flying your guests to the beach wedding site and list of things to consider when planning the said wedding. Beach wedding, however, is less formal than traditional one. As a result, your guests will generally have a great deal of fun at the party.
One of the great things about beach wedding options is that they can be as affordable and simple as your budget wouldn’t permit you to have an extravagant and elegant wedding celebration. Either way, few things about elegant wedding may compare to beautiful crashing waves and sun set over the horizon only a beach wedding can provide.
When planning for a small wedding, particularly beach wedding, there are few things you need to consider. If in case your guests should travel long distance to attend your event, you may want to check surrounding hotel accommodations for availability and amenities. If you have a very small guest list, you may also consider paying for their room to serve as your wedding gifts for them.
Also, you should find a good venue for the reception that is nearby. Having a reception at the beach wedding site may not be a good idea, but since hotels and resorts typically surround coastal beaches, renting a hall for your reception is always best. Of course, the menu is not a problem for nearby resorts and hotels can cater you with exotic menus that typical beach parties have.
For other details of your small wedding, included are your wedding favors, wedding reception decorations, reception as well as wedding supplies and accessories, wedding gifts and many more. These items should coordinate accordingly to the wedding theme, which is a beach theme. And the backdrop itself is perfect and all you need are only few things that can complete the entire environment of your beach wedding celebration.
Janet R.