Wedding gifts once were a way to get a young couple started in life. Toasters, china, and linens all represented items that the couple would need. Since most people went straight from their parents' homes or college dorm rooms to married life, purchasing these gifts took some of the financial strain off a couple. Now as people get married later, they have these items already. Many couples want money, but are not sure if it is appropriate to ask or how to ask. These steps walk you through the etiquette maze and help you get what you want--money.
Use Candles in Wedding Decor
Candles are often used to create intimate and romantic atmospheres, and using candles in wedding decor seldom fails to make an impression. Candles can be used on their own, as a centerpiece or to compliment floral arrangements, as well as for wedding favors and ambient lightning.
Drape Fabric for Wedding Tables
When it comes to a wedding, one of the first things that your guests will notice as they walk into your reception venue is the way that the tables are dressed. The table linen that you use defines the mood of the entire event. If you want a casual wedding, then a quick toss of a checkered or gingham tablecloth over the table will do just fine. But if you want an elegant look, use fabric in an elegant and coordinated way to add a touch of drama to your table décor.
Decorate a Backyard for a Wedding Reception
A large, well-manicured backyard is a perfect setting for a wedding reception if the weather is nice. In fact, many brides and grooms are opting to hold an informal, less expensive reception in a relative's backyard. With just a little creative decorating, you can turn the backyard into a beautiful space to host the happy event. Take into account just how formal the wedding will be and decorate accordingly.
Install a Bustle in a Wedding Gown
While no longer part of mainstream fashion, a bustle can be a necessary---and very fashionable---addition to a wedding gown. The bustle creates the loops, hooks or ribbons in the gown to allow the train to be pinned up during the reception. Most gowns are not sold with the bustle already in them, because the bustle must be added to suit the bride. This means that a bride who would like to keep the train up after the wedding will need to have the bustle installed. Fortunately, this is not as difficult as it might sound. Adding a bustle to a wedding gown requires only a few measurements, some sewing knowledge and a little time. Does this Spark an idea?