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Things To Consider Before Planning A Winter Wedding

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Winter is a magical time filled with wonderful holidays, snow and more. More and more couples are deciding on having winter weddings. But unlike weddings any other time of the year, there are a few things to consider before you start planning your winter wedding. Here are some things you should think about before setting a date:

Weather

Although a winter wonderland wedding sounds amazing to many, the weather isn’t always as nice as it is in Spring, Summer and Fall, which is the biggest thing you’ll have to consider. If you live in an area that sees harsh winters with snow storms and non-stop rainy days, you might have one on your wedding day and that can really ruin a bride’s special day. If you don’t mind the weather, it’s advisable that you get some type of wedding issuance just in case you need to cancel or postpone your wedding due to a big storm. Talk to all of your vendors if they offer this because you don’t want to get stuck with a huge bill for a wedding that didn’t happen because of blizzard. Have a backup plan, too just in case it rains or is foggy the day of your wedding. Get a venue inside and buy some massive umbrellas so that you don’t ruin your dress.

Venues

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Although the weather is a downfall, one great thing about winter weddings is that you’ll get a huge discount on venues since many are open during this season. A lot of brides don’t want to chance it and venues are often scrambling for any business so they are more willing to give you huge discounts if you book them for a winter wedding. You’ll be able to afford that dream venue you’ve always wanted like a huge mansion or that unaffordable country club. Also, choose a venue where you can have the ceremony and the reception so that guests don’t have to drive somewhere else in potentially dangerous weather.

Decor

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Another great thing about a winter wedding is that you can find lots of holiday decor for cheap and easily incorporate it it into your wedding. Why not take advantage of the festive season? You’ll be able to find lots of amazing bridesmaid dresses in the perfect shades of red and green. And since many venues are already decorated for the holidays, you’ll be able to save on decorations.

Attire

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When planning a winter wedding, you’ll also have to plan your attire around the season. It’s cold during the winter, so strapless dresses for bridesmaids with open-toe shoes might not be so great. So it’s wise to pick things that go with the weather so that everyone can be comfortable during your winter wedding. Also, ask guests to dress warmly so that they come prepared.

A winter wedding can still be a beautiful and wonderful affair when you take all the aforementioned things into consideration!

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You must consider these Fun Wedding Ideas

Weddings do not have to be boring; there are a number of fun wedding ideas that could be incorporated in order to make sure that everyone will have a good time.

Weddings in order to be fun has to be able to involve the guests, there should be an event or activity that people can enjoy.

1. Consider hiring a tribal-ethnic band to do a performance during the wedding.

The wedding could be a bit more fun, if there is something exotic and something new that people can dance with. World music performers can provide some much needed entertainment for wedding guests especially for those who are bored.

World Music is very convincing and persuasive and organic music can engage people to interact.

2. Include a poetry reading collaboration during the wedding.

Have some poet friends prepare poetry, or ask them to create a 3 sentence poetry that they can read for the bride and the groom. Have them read their work together with a guitar or saxophone accompaniment to add creativity and joy to the wedding.

3. Enlist your grandparents to become flower girls

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This will make the wedding event fun, memorable and interesting and will add a good comic twist that will provide comedic relief to guests. This can make guests feel comfortable and have something to talk about with each other.

4. Allow the guest to give a song request that they would like to hear on the RSVP wedding invite.

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5. Hire a food truck or snack bar for late night activities

This will help the guests feel more comfortable, the food truck can serve coffee, waffles or hotdogs as well as hot soup for those who intend to stay longer.

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6. Provide your own beer bar

Guest are going to love beer bar, if you can manage with the budget you can also offer cocktails and other liquor that guests are going to appreciate.

7.  The bridesmaids could be asked to wear different color for their dress instead of matching ones. The wedding event will look more festive this way.

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8. Instead of using a traditional bouquet of flowers, you can use pine tree seedlings as the bouquet. The bride can keep it and plant it and will be a memorable piece for the wedding.

9. Decorate the bathrooms with childhood photos of the bride and the groom. This will make people smile for a moment and this will add an interesting accent to the entire wedding.

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10. Put crayons or colorful chalk at the children’s table. Give them a space where they can express themselves. This will make the children creative and this will divert their attention and cause them to feel happy even while attending an adult event.

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This will make the guest feel comfortable in the wedding area.

 

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Making the Decision between Strapless and Straps for a Wedding Dress

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Your wedding day is a special event and you deserve for everything to be perfect. One of the most important pieces, and likely the portion that you spend the most time choosing, is your wedding gown.

There are so many different dresses to choose from that it may be difficult to make the final decision. However, one of the first ones that you should make is whether or not you wish to wear a dress with straps or not.

Making this decision can be an important one, especially if you are a little more on the busty side than other girls. While some women may avoid these types of dresses for this specific reason, you will be happy to know that there are some simple ways that you can still have the strapless dress that you have been dreaming of while still receiving the support that you need.

What to Avoid

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To begin with, make sure that you are avoiding a dress that has a plunging neckline. This will make it more difficult to find the right type of push up undergarments that will provide the support that you need without being seen when you wear the dress.

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The same goes for a low backline; try to avoid one and stick to those that come up higher on the back instead. Keep in mind that the less fabric that a dress has on top, the harder it will be to find the right type of undergarments to make you feel comfortable.

Consider your Undergarments

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It may also be a good idea to get an idea as to what the undergarments you will be wearing will be before you make the final decision on your dress. This may make it easier to make sure that your dress will fit perfectly on your big day and will provide you with the confidence to make the decision as to which dress is right for you.

When you are selecting your undergarments, it is best to visit a store that will measure you and provide you with the best size options. There is nothing worse than having a bra that does not fit correctly and you can avoid this by having one that is specially designed with your size in mind.

You may also want to consider investing in a good corset. This will help make sure that you are receiving the support that you need and help you to feel comfortable and confident on your big day. When you begin trying on your dresses, you should bring one along with you so that you can try on the dresses with the corsets. This will give you an idea as to how the dress will fit with the corset on and if there are any adjustments that need to be made.

Conclusion

Your wedding dress will make you the centerpiece of your wedding day and you should be able to choose whatever dress that you have your mind set on. By planning ahead, you will be able to feel beautiful and comfortable in the dress that you have chosen whether or not it has straps.

Best for Bride

Best for Bride offers four locations in Ontario for brides to find their favorite wedding gown. Alterations are available and there are hundreds of dresses to choose from in a variety of styles and designs. You can even complete your look by adding all the necessary accessories that will complete the look that will make you the star of the show.

 

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Avoid These Tacky, Outdated Wedding Traditions

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Wedding traditions can give the wedding a sense of timeless charm. Some wedding traditions show little sentiment. They simply look dated and cheap. After months of careful wedding planning to make sure everything is chic and stylish for your perfect day, don’t destroy it all by adding tasteless traditions.  Avoid these six wedding trends and traditions that do more harm than good.

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Asking for Money

It’s hard to imagine a situation where asking for money isn’t tacky. Maybe it’s acceptable when dressed in a Santa suit and raising money for charity outside the mall. However, it definitely doesn’t belong on a wedding invitation. The money dance is another tacky, panhandling trend that has faded.

Announcing the Wedding Party at the Reception

This isn’t necessarily tacky, though sometimes it is done in an annoying way such as a choreographed dance entrance. Usually, the announcement of the bridal party by name is just a waste of time. If the guests don’t know every single member of the wedding party, then chances are they won’t find the announcement of their name to be enlightening. As wedding guests, maybe we are supposed to care, but do we?

Garter Belt Removal

Sometimes awkward and always tacky, the garter belt removal has been part of the wedding reception traditions for many years. The new husband would remove his bride’s garter belt and toss it into the crowd. Wedding planners see this trend is disappearing. Less than a quarter of newlywed couples are participating in garter belt traditions during their receptions.

Chocolate Fountains

Once upon a time, people became fascinated with the cascading cocoa of a chocolate fountain. While these are still featured in some buffet restaurants, they are hardly suitable for a grand affair like a wedding reception. They are gaudy and messy.

Partial Invites

Under pressure of looming wedding costs, some engaged couples try to save money by only inviting certain people to the wedding reception meal. They invite numerous people to the wedding and the dancing portion of the reception but not the meal. The meal is reserved for a select group. Separating guests and basically declaring that some guests don’t matter much is in bad form.

Serving Premium and Cheap Meals According to Importance

Another way newlywed couples are playing favorites with their guest list is by serving costly meals to some guests and cheap alternatives to others. This is not a case of guests getting a choice of meals. In order to save money, the couple assigns a cheaper meal to some of the guests. Sitting at some tables, you may have some guests being served steak while others receive chicken or beef tips. This is hurtful, tacky, and causes family conflicts. When you don’t treat guests equally, you are inviting drama. It would be better to serve an affordable meal to everyone or trim the guest list.

Traditions have their place. They should uplift and reflect the values of the couple. Including the best wedding traditions can enhance your special day.