COTW: Lime Green with Pink
When DH and I renew our vows in just under 3 years, we are having a pale pink and peridot green color scheme. Those are my favorite colors – and they also happen to be our birthstone colors. So, of course, I love this lime green and pink color scheme in these floral centerpieces and alter piece. (Click on the second image to see more from that same gallery)
Beach Weddings – 5 Musts for Beach Invitation Wording
Posted by Chrys in Beach Weddings, Destination Weddings, Invitations, Wedding Themes on July 12th, 2006
Destination weddings to Hawaii, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Maui, Jamaica and more are becoming more and more popular as destination wedding planning online has become easier and easier. The beach is the most popular destination wedding theme these days and many brides want to start their wedding theme off right with a beautiful beach theme wedding invitation.
Many beach wedding invitation sites like BeachWedlockInvitations.com exist to offer hundreds of beach wedding invitations, but beach brides aren’t worried about finding the right beach invitation as much as they are worried about their beach wedding invitation wording.
Every bride wants her wedding to be unique and her wedding invitation is no different. Finding the perfect beach wedding invitation wording is as important as finding the perfect beach wedding invitation itself, so here are 5 beach wedding invitation wording tips.
1. Know yourself and your spouse to be – Your beach invitation wording should reflect you and your future spouses personalities, love and quirkiness … yes, quirkiness. Wedding invitations have been done for millions of years, if you want to be original, you are going to have to capture what makes you and your beach love different than other couples.
2. There is no wrong wording – Certain wedding invitation wording ethics exist, but most people don’t know them and wouldn’t notice if you went according to the rules or not. Besides, more and more brides and grooms are throwing the rules to the wind these days and just writing what they want. Don’t worry about trying to follow all the rules. The reason you’re probably having a beach wedding is because you didn’t want the traditional wedding ceremony anyway, so have your beach wedding invitation reflect the same free flowing spirit that the beach has.
3. Know your audience – Even though we just mentioned that your beach wedding invitation wording should be about you and your future beach spouse by placing your quirkiness in your beach invitation wording, remember who your audience is. If you are sending this invitation to an 80-year-old grandma, you probably don’t want to use profanity or other inappropriate language.
4. Beach phrases – Find a single beach phrase that fits you and your spouse but also suits the beach setting you will be married in. “Once upon a time on a beach …†or “What happens on the beach … stays in our hearts,†are just some examples. More examples can be found at BeachWedlockInvitations.com.
5. Match your wording to your invitation – Simple beach weddings with simple beach themes should have simple beach wedding invitation themes as well. A beach wedding with 10 – 50 people is an intimate setting and the invitations should reflect that. Don’t bog down the wording with a 20 line poem to begin the invitation. A beach wedding with over 500 people can be reason for the 20 line poem.
Good luck with your beach weddings, your beach wedding invitations, and your beach wedding invitation wording. To see the most beach wedding invitations in the world on one Web site go to: BeachWedlockInvitations.com.
Renae C. Judkins is the owner of the largest Web site for beach themed wedding invitations in the world, www.BeachWedlockInvitations.com.
COTW: Lime Green Accessories for the Guys
Posted by Chrys in Weddng Party Attire on July 11th, 2006
Isn’t it about time her featured some items for our guys? I love these lime colored cuff links and and matching tie clips with a daisy design. The perfect way to bring your look together! These are also one sale right now for $13.99 (regularly $29.99) so they are an affordable way to make you guys look co-ordinated right down to the last detail.
COTW: LIME GREEN Edible Favors
Posted by Chrys in Wedding Favors on July 11th, 2006
The Chicago Chocolate Company is know for exquisite chocolates and their Lime Creams are no different. These tasty chocolate creams would make wonderful favors and are $15.99 for a pound. For an elegant, trendy favor, place one or two creams in white favor boxes and tie witha lime colored ribbon.
For a more contempory feel, these Mojito Cool Bean Mixers are perfect. They are also fairly well priced at $3.75 each including the tin!
Locket Special Offer
Posted by Chrys in Bridal Gowns & Accessories, Hot Trends on July 11th, 2006
Lockets are making the scene again and this goregous heart shaped locket, inspired by Gwen Stephani – would make a lovely bridal accessory. Rhondium plated sterling silver locket with cubic zirconia and a triple train makes a unique, elegant statement. Priced at $81 – you can get an extra 20% off this peice or any locket using coupon code EM706.
Writing On The Walls
Posted by Chrys in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Hot Trends on July 10th, 2006
I shared a while back about the hot new trend towards wedding graffitti – or custom wedding wall art. Today I found another great site offering wall art. Quotes On The Wall specializes in home decor wall quotes but they have a few wedding worthy quotes. They also offer custom quotes and graphics! They are a bit more budget friendly then some of the bigger names I have seen, so check them out! The samples show below were less then $30 each.
Honeymoon Resorts Savings
Take a look at some of the options I listed below. You could spend 4 nights at a resort in Puerto Vallarta for less then $400! There is also a current special on Sheraton Vistana Resort (shown in photo) bookings for the summer. You can stay at this Florida resort for as little as $99 per night.
A EZ-payment program is also available, so you can book now and pay later:)
Some Examples:
Playa Del Costa Sur in Puerto Vallarta – $105 per night – stay for 3 nights, get the fourth night free
La Jolla De Mismaloya Condos in Puerto Vallarta – $90 per night -Â stay for 3 nights, get the fourth night free
Island Seas Resort in the Bahamas – $109 per night
COTW: Lime Green Real Weddings From Orlando Flowers
Posted by Chrys in Decorations, Flowers, Real Weddings on July 10th, 2006
I found some great lime themed wedding ideas on Orlando Flowers. Orlando Flowers Click on the theme to see more images:
COTW: LIME GREEN Citrus Bridal Shower
Posted by Chrys in Decorations, Flowers on July 10th, 2006
This photo comes from a great article I found at the Wedding Club. Special Event Decorator, Arina Lanis, used a citrus theme for a bridal shower she hosted recently. The limes and mangos, complimented by roses, candles and ribbon – create a unigue, elegant and unforgettable decor statement. This same statement could be carried into a wedding decor setting very easily for a soft romantic candlelight wedding.
You can read the article, and see more pictures at the Wedding Club.
Another Great One From Stephi
Posted by Chrys in Wedding Planning on July 10th, 2006
I have shared some of Stephi’s newsletters before. Stephi – the owner of Fire Your Wedding Planner, offers a wonderful, free newsletter full of ideas for saving money. Today’s issue is one fo my favorites:
“Hey Girlfriend,
Do you ever wish someone could just tell you exactly what things SHOULD cost for your wedding?
A bride-to-be named Alexa asked me about this (see below)…
…and you’re both in luck because I’m going to reveal the single most important thing you need to know about what your wedding costs SHOULD be…
Enjoy 
“
You can read the whole thing here and make sure you sign up for her free newsletter as well.
