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Brides, read this story and then make sure the gift table at your wedding is in a secure location. Apparently, swiping still-wrapped wedding gifts and cash envelopes intended for the newlyweds is a lucrative business for many shameless criminals.
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Are you looking forward to the “first dance” at your wedding reception? Some brides love the limelight and can’t wait to waltz with their new husband in front of guests while others might fear it as much as being an introvert on “Dancing with the Stars.” Even if you are in the second camp, don’t avoid this opportunity to create a sweet and tender moment that you two can share forever. Friends and family are just thrilled to see the new couple celebrating; they could care less about your moves!
Aren’t friends and family wonderful?! When the wedding day of an engaged lady approaches, so many people reach out to see if they can throw a bridal shower in her honor. From friends of your parents, to college friends and co-workers, many brides have several opportunities for these types of parties. Typically, guests gather in the home of the host (although it can be in another venue) to “shower” the bride with gifts that she can use in her new married life. The thoughtful person or group who is offering up a location, inviting guests, preparing food, floral arrangements, planning party games and more deserves a special thank-you from the bride at the end of the event.
In this day with $4 a gallon gas and rising food and retail costs, brides are feeling the pinch in their wedding budgets. There is nothing wrong with trying to save a buck on your wedding; in fact, it is a responsible way to start off your life as newlyweds. No one want so go into a new marriage thousands and thousands of dollars in debt – that’s what you can expect since the average wedding costs about $25,000, more or less depending on exactly where you live.
Don’t elope! Even if you’re not the kind of girl to have the traditional 1 year engagement, you can still enjoy a “real” wedding with as little as one month of planning. It just takes a commitment to staying calm while tackling a to-do list, no problem! Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to walking down the aisle in four weeks or bust!
How many different ways can you don a pashmina? Let us count the ways. This clever video shoes 25 different ways to tie the popular scarf in just 4.5 minutes; it’s so inspiring, you’ll be running to your accessory drawer at warp speed to try out the tips. Check out the ‘Bunny Ears,’ “Infinity,’ and ‘Double Rainbow’ scarf ties, we love these!
Ready, set, go! Decorating the “getaway” car is a popular wedding tradition where friends and family (often the bridesmaids) race about to secretly turn the newlywed’s ride into a gaudy, rolling billboard announcing the newest nuptials in town. A creative yet classy car makeover will have the bride and groom smiling, just don’t do anything that could ruin the integrity of the car or can’t be cleaned up quickly. Also, to keep the fun from coming to a screeching halt, precautions should be taking to maintain the safety of the drivers. Here are some tips to steer you in the right direction:
Getting married is scary; it’s a huge life change for the single girl. But, surprisingly, the biggest fears of the bride are not really all that major, especially when you consider the worst case scenarios. For example, what if the groom was a ‘no-show,’ a tornado blew through, or you had a death in the family just hours before walking down the aisle. Yeah, these situations can be really bad, but those types of events are very rare. Instead most brides worry about fairly trivial stuff, mainly centered around how they look and feel. Here are some of the top worries for the bride:
As fodder for gossip magazines, celebrities are always being followed by the paparazzi for that secret snapshot that reveals who is dating, breaking up or getting married. Not many celebrity couples last long after the wedding; we all know of Elizabeth Taylor’s eight marriages to seven men and Brittany Spear’s infamous and impulsive 55-hour legal union. Just making it to the 10 year mark in Hollywood is like an eternity, but below are a handful of couples that have made love last much longer. Always a sucker for old-fashioned virtues, we at WeddingStand.com would like to point out that before they passed away, Kirk Douglas and Paul Newman were both married 50+ years to their respective wives.
If you are looking for a refreshing summer drink to serve at your wedding, wine smoothies are all the rage and a unique alternative to the common margarita or daiquiri. Forgo the traditional open bar and serve these sweet, satisfying frozen concoctions, you guests will be clamoring for the recipes and toasting to your fine tastes. In addition to just tasting great, this novel idea for your reception offers two additional benefits – it reduces your overall bar bill (as fewer bottles of wine are consumed) and each drink packs less of an alcoholic punch as wine has a lower alcohol content than hard liquors. Weaker drinks are a good thing because they reduce the chances of guests over indulging and then driving home. Below are a few wedding-worthy wine smoothie recipes for you to try along with suggested stemware for serving. Each batch whips up in a blender or electric ice cream maker; for large gatherings, you can substitute a rented margarita machine for the same results. Any of these recipes would also be delightful at a bridal shower, bachelorette party or bridesmaid luncheon – consider giving a pretty set of personalized wine glasses or barware to each friend as a thoughtful and fitting choice in bridesmaid gifts.
You’ve been planning for months, maybe even years, for your wedding day events to be perfect down every last detail – from the dress to the vows and the bridesmaid gifts to the reception menu. It is one of the most, if not “the most” important day of a girl’s life, no bride wants her fairytale dreams to be riddled with bloopers, mishaps and full-blown disasters. The summer season is always ripe for a faux-pas or two at your festivity, especially because of the warm weather. Read on to find out how you can avoid many of these slip-ups at your summer soiree:
Since spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming everywhere – in gardens, on trees and in bridal bouquets! In fact, I think spring flowers are nature’s gift for the bride. While the bride, groom and love are the most important things for a wedding ceremony, flowers are a beautiful way to celebrate it all. However, flowers can be quite expensive and brides often as how much of the wedding budget should be allocated to floral arrangements.
In the words of the girls from the chick-flick “Bridesmaids,” “You are more beautiful than Cinderella! You smell like pine needles, and have a face like sunshine!” There’s nothing quite like having your best-friends-forever around to reinforce the fact that you’re fabulous minutes before you walk down the aisle. Of course, where there is a beautiful girl, there is also a cosmetic case tucked away in some part of her purse – you can’t remain gorgeous from sun-up to sun-down without a few touch-ups here and there. Make sure you and your bridesmaids are looking are looking more stunning than ever by keeping a pouch full of must-haves nearby. A small cosmetic case filled with wedding-day essentials makes a great pick in bridesmaids gifts. While most of hair and make-up will be done beforehand, maybe even by a professional, means you don’t need to pack the entire Sephora store in the toiletry bag. However, a few well-chosen items for “refreshing” can be discretely carried from the chapel to the reception in a cute little cosmetic pouch. Plus, these bridesmaid gifts can often be personalized with a name or monogram. Here’s what to stash inside:
Most of us wouldn’t drive a car without insurance or even check into a hospital without being covered by some sort of health plan. While fixing a car or your body are both expensive endeavors, so is throwing a wedding. In 2012, the cost of the average wedding tops a whopping $27,000 – and that doesn’t even count the honeymoon! The risk of being out thousands and thousands of dollars is making engaged couples take a serious look at acquiring an insurance policy to protect the outcome of their Big Day. Consider getting wedding insurance as a peace-of-mind-present for yourself, a gift for the bride who has all the bases covered.
In America, the bride has many traditions to follow, we learn them all as little girls --something old, something new, something borrowed something blue. Wearing a white dress, tossing a bouquet and giving bridesmaid gifts to wedding attendants are some of the more well-known rituals. However, across the world and through the centuries, wedding traditions are as unique and varied as the patchwork of cultures on the planet. Here are a few that are sure to get any brides attention:
If you’re getting married and love candles, you’re going to want to hug this unusual idea we’ve stumbled upon – a time capsule candle. No, it’s not at all like a unity candle, although the unity candle does have a special place during the ceremony to signify the blending of two individuals into one union. Meant for after the ceremony (years after), the time capsule candle is a gift for the bride and groom that is actually assembled by guests on the Big Day and then enjoyed in the future– this keepsake candle can even can be used as bridesmaid gifts depending on the way it is put together.
It’s the ‘bride’s day,’ let her have what she wants. I’m sure you’ve received this sort of advice from plenty of people who support the ‘it’s-all-about-me’ mentality. However, there’s a new trend on the uptake with brides who appreciate the bigger picture – and, that is incorporating a charitable cause into your wedding events. Yes, you can use your bridal powers for good, following we’ve found several ways to incorporate philanthropic endeavors into your party.
Crafty bride alert! The second week in March is ‘National Crochet Week,’ seven full days to honor all things knotty and nice that can be made via the homespun art of crochet. If you think crochet is just a pastime for grandmotherly types who churn out ponchos and toilet paper cozies like crazy, you haven’t taken a good look at the hobby lately. Just like the art of knitting, crocheting has become all the rage with the creative, hip crafty-types who enjoy making funky toys, scarves, iPhone holders and literally anything else you can imagine – including wedding dresses!
The weather is warming up and that means one thing, time for flip-flops! Every girl loves these casual sandals that are both comfy to wear and inexpensive enough to own in every color. Once relegated to the beach and locker room, the flip-flop has stepped it up to become a major fashion statement among ladies of all ages.
Brides-to-be can live out fairy tale dreams and get in touch with their inner child by snapping up the Kate Middleton Barbie Doll and Prince William Ken Doll. Planned for release in April 2012, around the one year anniversary of the couple, toymaker Mattel hopes to honor the royal Wills and his bride.
It’s hard to say ‘no’ when tempted with a delicious treat, how many times have you shown up pre-dawn to work out with a girlfriend because you knew the two of you would brunch afterward? Or volunteered to take your niece or nephew trick-or-treating for the hope of scoring a fun-sized candy bar or two? Food and friends and family, it all just works so well together!
Wedding vow renewing celebrities are nothing new, especially these days on television by reality couples who love the ratings-boosting attention. So, it’s no surprise that "'The Real Housewives of New Jersey"' star Teresa Giudice made a must-see-TV stunt out of re-tying the knot with husband, Joe for an upcoming episode of the show.
We’ve got photographic proof that there are some pretty ugly bridesmaid dresses out there in the world of weddings, please do no humiliate, embarrass or find sadistic pleasure in gussying up your best friends in a gawd-awful gown. Are they or are they not your best friends? Well, they won’t be for long if you make them suffer though your big day wearing yards and yards of taffeta, outdated styles, bad fits, poor quality or any other number of offending factors. In addition, unless you are giving the outfits as bridal party gifts it adds insult to injury to make them fork out the big bucks for an ugly dress.
Bachelorette parties, bridal slumber parties, spa days and other pre-wedding girl gatherings are always more festive with a little something-something to drink – and a beverage preferred by many a bride-to-be is the Cosmo (or Cosmopolitan) cocktail. While elevated to the height of popularity by Carrie and her clique in the television series Sex in the City, the Cosmo actually has a history well beyond the show. Many bartenders have claimed the fame of creating this drink made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, but it is actually quite similar to a Cape Codder, Kamikaze, or Sea Breeze. Even with fuzzy details on the actual inventor, it is widely accepted that the drink started showing up here and there in the 1970s and then was brought to a larger scale audience in San Francisco during 1987.
Everything about Kim Kardashian is big, not just her booty. Recently the mega reality star was the guest of honor at a bridal shower blow out swathed in all the glitz and glamour you’d expect. So what kind of pre-wedding celebration is fitting for the new owner of a 20 carat, two million dollar engagement ring? Something larger-than-life, without doubt!
All of the guests who come to the wedding will be eager to share their well-wishes for you and the groom. Traditionally, a guest book is left near the entrance to the chapel or the reception for people to sign as they come in to be seated. The types of these books range from simple, inexpensive versions to elaborate leather and silk covered styles filled with handmade artisan papers. In addition to guest books, there are other unique and unusual ways to capture the signatures and sentiments of your family, friends and co-workers. Here are some of our favorites:
Searching for days and sometimes months, brides-to-be often pour over wedding magazines, attend bridal shows and seek out the celebrity influence when it comes to picking a wedding dress. To many ladies, the wedding is all about the dress - oh, and the husband, too! Traditionally, the gown of choice has been a white, floor length creation embellished with a varying degree of sequins, lace and crystals depending on the wearer's tastes. However, if you've been to enough weddings, you are sure t o see some unusual marriage outfits and here are some of our shocking favorites:
Today, weddings are all about cupcake towers and frothy white dresses. There are some remnants of tradition that many brides and grooms follow, but for the most part, anything goes during modern marriage unions! You'll be surprised, and perhaps confused, to find out some rather strange rituals and beliefs that were thought to be true in the past.
Are you *sing* “getting maaaarrried” sometime soon? If yes, then you’re probably all a twitter plotting, planning and preparing every last detail for your wedding. From what to serve, what to wear, where to go, what to register for and who to invite, you may be feeling extremely overwhelmed. That’s why it’s a good idea to pick your bridesmaids as early as possible, so that they can help you make some of the big decisions – including what they’ll wear.
Dreaming of a wedding on the beach, feeling the sand beneath your toes and saying your vows while the sun sets on the water-colored horizon? More and more couples are opting to get away for destination weddings, combining their nuptials and honeymoon into the same gorgeous venue. From Hawaii and the coast of Florida to the Caribbean or somewhere more exotic, a beach wedding has many implications for the bridesmaids.
Weddings are child’s play! At the recent wedding of Catherine Middleton to Prince William (perhaps you heard of the shindig), the line-up of youngsters was quite prolific with tiny-tot bridesmaids and groomsmen. With Pippa and Prince Harry, siblings of the royal couple, serving as the bride of honor and best man respectively, the remaining procession of pomp and circumstance was quite youthful ranging in age from 3 to 10 years of age.
Expressing “thank you” in some form or fashion is one of the most important ways you can make the guests at your wedding feel valued. Most of your guests, especially your family, the in-laws and the wedding attendants on both sides, have spent many hours of their time and dollars in their pocketbooks to ensure that your Big Day is a big success. Others hired to help with the event, such as wedding planners, caterers, and photographers, have also yielded to your whims to make sure every last detail is executed to your satisfaction. Saying “thank you” verbally and by handwritten note shows your true character and is the best way to make others feel that their participation in your wedding was truly valued.
It’s about time, Kim Kardashian finally found her guy. On May 18th, her honey of six months, Kris Humphries, proposed marriage spelled out in romantic rose-petal letters – and, of course, the reality star said “Yes!” But, who wouldn’t say yes after seeing the stunning diamond engagement ring, a 20.5 carat sparkler.
Oh, Muffy! A little bird just told us of the latest trend in “themes” for your Big Day – preppy-chic weddings! Since this will be the most important day of your life, you’ll want to make a smart choice in the general direction and ambiance of your event. You don’t have to be an Ivy League graduate to know there is nothing smarter than taking on the traditional style and swagger of Preppy.
If a traditional bachelorette party or “girl’s night out” isn’t your cup of tea, consider putting aside those plans for a rowdy, wild event you just might regret for the newest trend in bridal events for an about-to-be-married gal, her bridesmaids and friends – a pre-wedding pajama party.
If you tuned into the British royal wedding back in April, you probably noticed that all the bridesmaids were little girls, with the exception of Kate’s sister, Pippa. While quite different from customs in the United States, having children wedding attendants for both the bride and groom is nothing unusual in these aristocratic events. Actually, these young wedding helpers are much more like flower girls or ring bearers here in the good of U.S. of A.
If your friends are just as fond of flowers as food, we have the perfect way to make their day – and your big day too! Our edible cookies cards are an oh-so-tasteful way to ask friends and family to join in your special celebration, especially the ‘Will You Be My’ Edible Bouquet Card. Just imagine opening up the mailbox or being hand-delivered one of these scrumpdideelumptious invitations, you know you’d love it and they will too! Even Oprah loves these cookies; the media maven has featured cookies from manufacturer, The Flour Pot, on her must-read, must-have “O List.”
Memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone. If that anonymous quote isn’t enough reason to plan a bridesmaid getaway to the beach, we don’t know what is! The sun on your shoulders and sand between your toes is a blissful way to unwind before your Big Day and bond with your friends. Make the experience even better for everyone in your party with a few of our favorite “beachy” accessories that are perfect to give as bridesmaid gifts
Most brides-to-be grapple with the decision on how many bridesmaids to include in their wedding. Bridesmaids are important to the wedding because they provide emotional and practical support for the bride leading up to the wedding and on the big day. Giving opinion on the bridal gown, reception venue and menu and helping address invitations, these are all duties a bridesmaid may be asked to do. Bridesmaids, along with the maid of honor, will also plan a bachelor party and host or help in the details of a bridal shower. On the wedding day, these attendants will help the bride get dressed, allay any concerns she is having and act as an ambassador on her behalf with guests. And, to thank each friend or family member, it is customary for the bride to give bridesmaids gifts as a token of her sentiments.
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