Wedding Tips’ July 2008 Blog Carnival
Welcome to the July 31, 2008 edition of our wedding blog carnival!
Madeleine Begun Kane presents
TherapyDoc presents
Sam Carrara presents
garry presents Chose Barbados For Your Dream Wedding Location! posted at Travelers stories.
Sally Thompson presents Wedding Planning on the Web: 100 Tools and Resources for Brides to Be posted at Nerds Do It Better.
TherapyDoc presents The Art of Validation posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, “If you’re getting married, you may as well learn this.”
Bridal Fashion
Mike Remer presents A Great Weight Reducing Secret | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.
Andrea Pace presents Top 5 Bridal Shoe Bargains From Touch Ups posted at Your Feet Make You Unique, saying, “Bridal Shoes For Women Who Wear Shoes In Sizes 10 and Up.”
Courtney presents
A new view posted at Simply Pretty LIttle Things, saying, “Some food for thought about choosing your dress. Also beautiful and very inspiring gowns. Inspiring enough to plan your entire wedding around.”
Honeymoons. Wedding Favors
Lisa Gerstenberger presents Creative Wedding Favors! posted at SunriseGlassArt, saying, “I’m currently working on coasters as wedding favors and pendants as favors for the bridal party. These make colorful and useful gifts!”
Wedding Cakes
Woman Tribune presents The Worst Wedding Cake Toppers posted at Woman Tribune.
dmh presents Wedding Tips: Buy A Small Cake posted at Daily Money Hack.
Wedding Jewelry
WRE presents Purchasing Wedding Rings posted at Wedding Ring Experts.
Wedding Planning
Allie presents Allie’s Answers » Blog Archive » Tip of the Day - Eco-Friendly Weddings: Invitations posted at Allie’s Answers, saying, “Part one in a 5 part series on planning an eco-friendly wedding.”
Lokendra Rathore presents Marriages May Be Made In Heaven But Are Solemnised In Jaipur posted at Karan’s Guest House.
Amy Hobbs presents Saying ?No? to Wedding Extras posted at My Daily Dollars, saying, “Advice on how to stick to your wedding budget”
Scott Blackburn presents How to Hire a Wedding Photographer posted at Blackburn Imagery, saying, “I just thought I would share one photographer’s experience in selecting a photographer for his wedding. Tips to ensure you get what you want out of a photography for your big day. Thanks, scott”
Home Life Weekly presents Wedding Budget Planner and Calculator Spread Sheet posted at Home Life Weekly, saying, “If you are planning a wedding on a budget? Then this printable wedding budget spread sheet will help you keep a close eye on the costs”
Toni presents What would you change about your wedding? posted at So You’re Getting Married, saying, “Learning from those who’ve gone through the big day!”
Donna Freedman presents My daughter got married without going broke posted at Smart Spending, saying, “Not everyone has $30k to spend…”
Sarah Fuller presents Giving back on your special day posted at Alive with Anticipation.
freefrombroke presents Why You Should Hire A Wedding DJ And Not A Band posted at Wedding DJ Advice, saying, “Some reasons why you are better off hiring a wedding DJ rather than a band.”
Kandice Brooks presents The Details Matter posted at Eventfully Yours, saying, “Eventfully Yours features planning tips for all types of events and is the official blog of Signature Soirees Event Consultants”
marryology.com presents Wedding Flowers, Silk Or Fresh? posted at Amazing Wedding Planning Tips - Marryology.com Wedding Blog.
Wedding Receptions
MyMaria presents Budget Wedding Gifts posted at Financial Tips, saying, “As frugality becomes more mainstream, finding budget wedding gifts is important for many attending weddings this Spring.”
Wedding Traditions
Eva Campbell presents Picture it. Sicily 1928… posted at And another thing….
Toni presents Something old, something new… posted at So You’re Getting Married.
Wedding Trends
NAOMI presents >Diary From England: BRITAIN’S OLDEST NEWLYWEDS TIE THE KNOT posted at Diary From England.
Dezzi Rae presents Handmade Wedding Invitations posted at The Cheap Chic Couple, saying, “If you’re having a green wedding, are on a budget or simply want wedding invitations that are truly unique, consider handmade wedding invites! All you need is the paper that you would normally throw out, dried flowers and leaves and some “sweat equity”!”
That concludes this edition. I invite you to submit your blog article to out next edition!
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Wedding Poetry
Here’s a collection of some beautiful wedding poetry-great for ceremonies, invites, and more!
Joy is in the simple things: touching,
Embracing, chattering on for hours about nothing,
Sure of your place within another’s heart.
Simple things: like coming home knowing
Exactly where the treasure lies; like being
At ease with what you do and who you are;
Needing what you already have; accepting,
Desiring what you have been given; feeling
The gratitude of someone who is loved;
Investing goodness instead of money; giving
For the pleasure of giving pleasure; seeing
Fortune come to take you in its arms.
All this joy is yours for the price of loving,
Not only well but long, days of willing,
Years and years of wise and patient love.
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Thank you for coming and sharing our day.
Hope comes from loving, and loving from friends.
After you left, we were left with the stars,
Near stunned by the grace with which such a day ends.
Know that your presence helped fashion our way.
You are the fields on which marriage depends,
Opening vistas no heart can convey,
Unloosing sweet music that now will be ours’
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The vows I take will be forever:
I’ll love you all my life.
There’s no part way, no holding back
Once we are man and wife.
The choice is made, and now I swim
In a far different sea,
The shores of which are bright green hills
Raised up for you and me
Our love is like a mountainside
Awash in lovely flowers:
It is our home, our solid rock,
Where all bright things are ours.
And though of need we often must
Spend our days apart,
Our love will always be with us,
Held within the heart.
I feel it now, so strong and free,
So part of every breath
That it must live–I swear it will!–
Even after death.
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Today’s a day of love not just for us,
But for all of those who brought us here.
So please excuse us if we make a fuss
Over you, the ones we hold most dear.
In you we see the love we replicate
By joining on this day our separate lives.
Our choice was neither accident nor fate,
But homage to good husbands and sweet wives.
We hope to make a family just like yours,
And be to our children parents much like you.
You have been to us wide-open doors
Onto a serene and peaceful view.
We look to you with gratitude and pride.
What joy this day to have you at our side!
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Unique Wedding Favors
So you are getting married…Congratulations! Planning a wedding is one of the most overwhelming, stressful, fun and memorable experiences of your life. Not only are you finally planning everything you have been dreaming about for your wedding since you were a little girl but you are marrying someone you love more than anyone in your life. How exciting! 
When I was planning my wedding, I knew I wanted it to be a little different from others I had attended. Honestly, I couldn’t really remember anything remarkable about the other weddings because they were just another wedding. The one thing I knew I wanted to do for mine is give out unique wedding favors so people would talk and remember my wedding for many years to come.Wedding favors are great ways to show your guests you appreciate their attendance on your very special day. They also give your guests a little gift to take home; everyone loves getting gifts! Here are some unique wedding favor ideas for you to consider when planning your wedding details.
• Music CD
Make a compilation CD of some of the songs from the wedding and a few others you enjoy. You can add in a few funny songs that you know your guests will laugh at and think of you when they hear it.
• Picture frame
Have the picture frame ready for your guests when they arrive at your wedding but leave a note and a camera on each table asking people to take a picture of one another. When you develop the film from the cameras, you can send out their pictures in the thank you notes so they can place it in their frames.
• Customized coasters
You can find many customizable coasters on the Internet. You can choose some nice designs for the coasters and then for the top one you can personalize it with your guest’s names or with your wedding information.
• Plant
Even though many of your guests might be travelling from out of town, you can still give out small plants as wedding favors. This would be ideal for a garden setting wedding. You can have the pot or vase personalized with your names and wedding date.
• Coffee
Many of your guests might have had a long day of driving or will be up pretty early the next day, you can either give them a gift certificate to get coffee at a nearby coffee shop or purchase coffee packages which can be labeled with your names and wedding date.
Selecting Your Unique Wedding Favors
As I know, planning a wedding can get hectic so make a plan to get your wedding favor planning out of the way early. As soon as you know how many people are coming, make your order for the favors. Get a few extra in case last minute people say they want to attend. Just remember not to stress out too much over the favors, choose something you can afford, you think people would like and something that reflects your style.
Do you have any ideas for wedding favor ideas? Leave a comment and share with the rest of us who are looking to make a lasting impression on our guests!
Submitted by: Marcelina
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Anyone who’s ever gone to a wedding probably came home with a favor. These trinkets are given to guests as a token of thanks and a reminder of the bride and groom’s special day. If you’re planning a wedding, you may be surprised at the sheer variety of favors available and dismayed at the cost. Here are some great favor ideas that won’t break the bank!
Go with an old favorite. A few candied almonds wrapped in netting and tied with a ribbon is the traditional wedding favor. It symbolizes taking the bitter with the sweet in marriage,
Give them something to sink their teeth into. Edible favors are a huge hit with guests. Consider giving freshly baked cookies or fudge as a favor. For an extra special touch include the recipe. Other ideas could be personalized chocolate bars, hot cocoa mixes, flavored coffees, and even tiny bottles of hot sauce!
Go Green. Tree seedlings, small plants and seed packets all make great favors. Not only will they provide a beautiful and lasting memory of your special day, but they’ll also help the environment.
Do a 2fer. Slip your seating cards into pretty picture frames and you’ll have a favor too! After the wedding guests can replace the card with their favorite photo.
Add a local touch If your area has a local specialty, consider using it for a favor. Think about peach scented candles in Georgia, personalized bottles of barbecue sauce in Texas, or tiny bottles of maple syrup in Vermont.
Give to those in need. In lieu of an actual favor, consider giving a donation to a favorite charity instead. Most will provide pretty cards or scrolls to give your guests, notifying them of your gift.
Tis the season. If you’re having a Christmas wedding, consider giving your guests a special ornament for a favor. Other great Christmastime favors include peppermints and snow globes.
Go homemade. If you’re crafty and your guest list is reasonable enough, consider making your favors. Some possible ideas include hand painted picture frames or vases, candles, or bookmarks.
I hope you find these ideas helpful-be sure and let me know what you think! Already chosen your favors? What are they? I’d love to know!
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