Many brides choose beach weddings each year. Couples say their vows at the water's edge, then happily wade into the ocean. However, these types of weddings have one major drawback: Often the guests just plain do not know where to go. If you want to walk down the aisle but still be married on the beach, the best way to handle this is to do some minimal decoration so that even if your guests are standing in the sand, they are in an orderly enough crowd that you can walk down the "aisle" and actually know where you are going. On the other hand, since nature itself is so beautiful and present in this wedding scenario, many brides do not factor in beach decorations in their wedding budget. Here are some ideas for decorating for a beach wedding on a budget.
Make a Bustle for a Wedding Gown
The most difficult thing about a bustle is deciding which type you want for your wedding dress: you can choose either the over bustle or the under bustle. Then you may create the bustle yourself or simply hire a seamstress.
The over bustle (or ballroom bustle) is a common bustle where the train on the wedding dress is pulled up and hooked or buttoned to the outer part of the back of the dress. It allows the bride to keep her train from dragging on the floor once the ceremony has ended and the reception has begun. This form of bustle would work well on a dress with no embellishments on the top part of the train because it will cover or hide anything in this area. The creation of this type of bustle should be done by someone will a good knowledge of sewing.
The under bustle (or French bustle) is the preferred choice for a bustle. If the bride is going to be very active after the wedding, this bustle is best. Although the French bustle has more volume, it's a very beautiful display for a dress that has beading or embellishments at the base of the waistline. The under bustle is secured by tied ribbon from the area between the lining and dress skirt.
Design Double Wedding Programs
There is no better way to make marriage nuptials more memorable for your guests than a double wedding. Sisters, cousins, or best friends who find their wedding dates close together may want to combine resources and have a double wedding. While there are numerous details to be determined for such an event, don't forget to carefully outline your double wedding ceremony in a program for your guests.
Plan a Winter Wonderland Themed Wedding
When I think of a winter wonderland scene, I envision an old fashioned frozen pond with people dressed warmly in sweaters, hats, gloves and mittens ice skating on it. Snowmen have been built alongside the pond, icicles drip from the trees and it makes me want a hot cup of cocoa and a roaring fire to go home to. This is one nostalgic scene of a winter wonderland. You could take this scene and use the elements to create your own winter wonderland theme wedding.
Write a Formal RSVP
RSVP is an abbreviation for "Répondez s'il vous plaît" in French which means "Respond if you please."
Whether the answer is yes or no, writing an RSVP is the polite thing to do, but most people do not know quite how to phrase it!
Follow the guide below to write a formal RSVP that will look and sound elegant. Does this Spark an idea?