Wedding coordinators and advice columnists often suggest that engaged couples choose a theme in the earliest stages of planning their special day. A theme need not be over the top but ensures continuity from your engagement announcement through your reception departure. Elegance, as a wedding theme, suggests a refined event replete with class and sophistication. Follow these steps to plan an elegant wedding.
Decorate a Wedding Cake with Fresh Flowers
The cake is often the centerpiece of a wedding reception. Whether the wedding cake is small or large, its design leaves an impression on guests. Unfortunately, wedding cakes can be expensive. It's time-consuming for wedding cake designers to create intricate details, and the labor involved in making edible floral decorations can result in a cake that costs more than the bride's dress. One way to save money on a wedding cake is to decorate it with fresh flowers. Another plus is the fresh flowers can match the bridal party flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Wedding Candy
Candy buffets as wedding favors are all the rage at wedding receptions these days. Each guest attending the reception receives a small box or bag, and then fills it with their choices from the available candies laid out on the buffet table. Instead of buying all the candies, try making your own.
Wear a Wedding Garter
As you plan for your big day, you’re probably spending a lot of time thinking about what you’re going to wear. You’ve already picked out the perfect dress and corresponding veil, you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, and your shoes are just to die for. All that’s missing is your garter, something you may have heard about but probably don’t have much experience with and may not know how to wear. Does this Spark an idea?
Properly Address Envelopes for a Wedding
Your wedding day is almost here and the wedding invitations need to be mailed. Addressing the invitations envelopes properly will ensure on-time delivery as well as that most guests will RSVP in a timely manner. Hand-write the addresses neatly or in calligraphy if you know how. If you decide to print the envelopes on a laser printer, use a font and color that matches your invitations.