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The Perfect Image Newsletter
Issue No. 9 September 2001 |
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CONTENTS
Special Touches & Creative Ideas |
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No matter what style of wedding you choose, it is your day and should reflect the personal taste of the bride and groom.
It is a hectic magical time of memories and some of these creative ideas will add touches that will give your wedding guests special memories as well. |
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Church pew decorations add a very special touch. String pretty flowers together with a needle and thread and hang them on the sides of the church pews or where you sign the register. |
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Simple posies for the bridal party will save you money. Put chosen flowers together to form a small posy and wrap parafilm florist's tape tightly around the stems.
Use organza, chiffon, or soft net, in a colour to suit the flowers or your theme.
Wrap this tightly around the stems then tie into a bow, or leave hanging loose for great effect. |
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Hand tied bouquets are less intricate, so less expensive, and look fresh and natural, especially if your have a garden or outdoor wedding. |
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Are your bridesmaids all different sizes, shapes and personalities? Perhaps you could supply them with material and ask them to have their outfit made to their liking and style. |
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Little packets of bird seeds in clear cellophane
are a great alternative to messy confetti, and the birds will love it!
Another idea is for give guests small bottles of bubble-blowing liquid and have them blow bubbles at the wedding party. |
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Florist suppliers sell small plastic phials. Thin wire twisted into a loop at both ends can be inserted into a phial filled with detergent, bath gel, or special bubble liquid.
Decorate the phials with paint. Make available for all guests. |
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Add some colour to your ceremony by lining the steps or walkaway with some potted plants - like pansies, daisies or other cheerful flowers.
Be escorted down the aisle by your mother, or go by yourself, or even have your groom meet you halfway. |
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Instead of giving all attendants the same thankyou gift, choose individual gifts that match the tastes and personalities of your attendants. |
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At the reception venue, have some photographs on display - perhaps from babyhood to present time of both the bride and the groom.
This can be a talking point for guests while you are away having your photos taken. |
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A guest book will let your guests write something special to the couple on the day of the wedding.
Make an inexpensive ring-bound book extra nice as a guest-book, by gluing an inspirational card or picture on the cover.
This can be placed on a table, for your guests, while you are having photos taken, too. |
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Instead of bomboniere or place tags on the reception tables try something different.
Lean towards, perhaps, some tiny photo frames, engraved wine glass, personalised wedding chocolates. |
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Another idea is the place a small packet of seeds into a vallum envelope as a thankyou and place-name for guests. They take them when they leave and plant the seeds as a reminder of your special day. |
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Little silver-painted terracotta pots filled with mondo grass or an aloe vera plant can be used as name place-settings. Guests can take them home as a memento. |
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As a table decoration, use some Gilded Rosemary - it is the herb of faithfulness.
Make your own .. you need
*sprigs of fresh rosemary picked no more than 48 hours before the wedding
* gold ribbons * 1 can of gold spray paint * old newspaper
Arrange sprigs on newspaper; spray one side with gold paint, let dry, then do the other side. Finally, tie each branch with dangling gold ribbons. |
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These days Brides can feel free to make a speech or propose a Toast, as well as the Groom. Thank anyone who helped to make your wedding day special. |
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Home for Bridal Series -- click here |
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The Perfect Image A-Weddingday.org |
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A-Weddingday.org Leader Profiles |
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Bridal Newsletter Index Page |
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Bridal Site Awards - click here to apply for or to visit winners |
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Background set by Irish Eyes Graphics |
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Music is "Romantic Whispers" original
by Deb Ackley Midi Haven |
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published to net 28 August 2001 |
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