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Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2013
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 – Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 17-5641 Emer-ald, a lively, radi-ant, lush green, as the Color of the Year for 2013.
The 2012 Color of the Year, PAN-TONE 17-1463 Tanger-ine Tango, a spirited, red-dish orange, provided the energy boost we needed to recharge and move forward.
Emerald, a vivid, verdant green, enhances our sense of well-being further by inspir-
ing insight, as well as pro-moting balance and harmony.Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious.
Since antiquity, this lumi-nous, magnifi cent hue has been the color of beauty and
new life in many cul-tures and re l ig ions . It’s also the color of growth, r e n e w a l and prosper-ity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For cen-turies, many
countries have chosen green to represent healing and uni-ty.
“Green is the most abun-
dant hue in nature – the hu-man eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive di-rector of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has through-out history, mul-tifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Sym-bolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so im-portant in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily to both fash-ion and home interiors.”
About the PANTONE Color of the Year
The Color of the Year se-lection is a very thoughtful process. To arrive at the se-lection, Pantone quite liter-ally combs the world looking
for color infl uences. This can include the entertainment in-dustry and fi lms that are in production, traveling art col-
lections, hot new art-ists, popular travel destinations and other socio-eco-nomic conditions. Infl uences may also
stem from technol-ogy, availability of new
textures and effects that im-pact color, and even upcom-ing sports events that capture worldwide attention.
For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has infl uenced product devel-opment and purchasing deci-sions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. Past colors include:• PANTONE 17-1463
Tangerine Tango (2012)• PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle (2011)• PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise (2010)• PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa (2009)• PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris (2008)• PANTONE 19-1557 Chili Pepper (2007)• PANTONE 13-1106 Sand Dollar (2006)• PANTONE 15-5217 Blue Turquoise (2005)• PANTONE 17-1456 Tigerlily (2004)• PANTONE 14-4811 Aqua Sky (2003)• PANTONE 19-1664 True Red (2002)• PANTONE 17-2031 Fuchsia Rose (2001)
• PANTONE 15-4020 Cerulean (2000)
About PantonePantone LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has been the world’s color authority for nearly 50 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity. Al-ways a source for color inspi-ration,
Pantone also offers paint and designer-inspired prod-ucts and services for con-sumers. More information is available at www.pantone.com. For the latest news, trends, information and con-versations, connect with Pan-tone on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
Source: www.pantone.com
PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald • Radiant, jewel-toned Emerald promotes balance and harmony
ald, a lively, radi-ant, lush green, as the Color of the Year for
The 2012 Color of the Year, PAN-
we needed to recharge
been the color of beauty and new life in
tures and re l ig ions . It’s also the color of growth, r e n e w a l and prosper-ity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For cen-turies, many
ists, popular travel
stem from technol-
spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive di-
Color Institute®.
production, traveling art col-lections, hot new art-
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Did you know?For decades the month of June
held firm as the most popular month for weddings. But statistics now indicate that there may be shifting preferences in the time of the year for marriages. According to The National Center for Health Statistics, July and August are now the most popular months for tying the knot in the United States.
September and October have also gained momentum as premier
months. Explanations for this shift vary, but it
may have something to do with changing weather patterns and warmer weather now arriving later in the season than in the past. Also, getting married later in the year may make it easier for couples to secure their first choice of wedding
venues.
How much money a couple spends on their wedding depends largely on where they decide to tie the knot. While couples across the na-tion spend an average of roughly $27,000 on their weddings, the cost of ty-ing the knot is consid-erably higher in major cities such as New York and Chicago. According to TheKnot.com, the av-erage cost of a wedding in New York City in 2011 was a shade under $66,000, making the Big Apple the most expensive city in the country to get married. That’s considerably more
than the runner-up, the Windy City, where couples spent just more than
$53,000 to get married. Couples who wince at those fi gures
should know that there are more affordable places to get married. The state of West Virginia, for exam-ple, is the least expensive place to get married in the United States. Cou-ples who tie the knot in
the Mountain State spend an average of $14,203, near-
ly 80 percent less than their counterparts who walk down the
aisle in the Empire State.
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What would a wedding day be without fl owers? The beau-ty and the aroma of fresh-cut fl owers can create a welcom-ing atmosphere and comple-ment the beauty and the style of a wedding wardrobe. Flow-ers are often the fi rst things that guests see upon arriv-ing for the ceremony, and they may even be something guests take home at the end of the night. Flowers create an air of romance, and most couples want to make fl owers -- whether fresh or silk -- an integral part of their wedding day.
As with any decision when planning a wedding, choos-ing the right fl owers requires some research and a basic knowledge of which fl owers will convey the message and the theme of your wedding. The number of colors, textures and combinations that can be created are so numerous that couples may feel the decision on the fl oral arrangements is best left to the fl orist. But it
doesn’t take a lot of expertise to know what you want, and it is important for couples to convey their feelings to the fl orist. Consider these tips when choosing a fl orist and selecting fl ow-ers.
• Experts advise that a couple start looking for a fl orist at least six m o n t h s b e f o r e the wed-ding, es-pecially if the wedding will take place dur-ing the peak season of May through Sep-tember. Get rec-ommendations from friends as to which fl orist they used or fi nd out if your wed-ding planner or banquet hall
manager recommends a par-ticular fl orist. Some catering halls have agreements with fl orists, and they work to-gether.
• Browse magazines to get ideas of what
you like. You also may be able to
fi nd a fl orist through an advertise-ment or if he or she has been featured in publi-cations. Keep a s c r a p -book of
the colors, types of
fl owers and arrangements
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tion to the fl orist.• Establish your fl ower
budget prior to sitting down with the fl orist. You should expect to pay at least 8 per-cent of the total wedding cost on fl owers. Get an estimate on the fl oral arrangement and then tweak your needs accord-ing to your budget. Many fl o-rists can modify arrangements and fi nd a middle ground with regard to cost. Selecting fl ow-ers that are in-season will re-sult in more affordable rates than if you desire exotic or out-of-season blooms.
• Once you’ve hired the fl orist, you can come up with a wedding fl ower worksheet that establishes all of your needs. The fl orist may ask for specifi c information, such as photos of the bride’s gown as well as the colors and styles that the wedding party will be wearing. A good fl orist knows that a bouquet should not overpower or detract from the beauty of the bride. The fl orist may want to mimic tex-tures from the dress, such as beading, with smaller fl owers or berries within the arrange-ment. The groom’s bouton-niere is traditionally one of the fl owers from the bride’s bouquet so that the look is co-hesive.
• Ceremony fl owers may be traditional, and some houses of worship have strict guidelines as to what can and cannot be used. However, re-ception fl owers can be where you show off your creativity and whimsy. After all, this is a party and it should be fun. You may want to give the fl o-rist more freedom of expres-sion with regard to reception centerpieces and fl owers that adorn other areas of the room.
• Because receptions tend to take place in the evening hours and are often indoor af-fairs, experts say that added lighting may be needed to put emphasis on the fl oral center-pieces and help present them in their best light. You may want to think about hiring a lighting designer to spotlight some areas of the room or at the very least incorporate can-dlelight into your centerpiece arrangements.
• To give the impression that there are more fl owers than there really are, use fra-grance and fi ller as your tools. Fragrant fl owers can fi ll up the room with a welcoming aro-ma. Look for frangipani, lilies, hyacinths, jasmine, and sweet peas for a big impact. Florists
know how to stretch arrange-ments by using greenery and other fi ller to lend bulk with-out too much extra cost.
• Experienced fl orists will know how long it takes cer-tain buds to open and show off their maximum beauty. Therefore, expect a fl orist to be working on your fl o-ral arrangements as much as a week before the wedding date -- purchasing containers, cleaning fl owers and wait-ing for certain ones to open fully. Minimize changes close to your wedding date as most things will already be started.
• It is possible to make your own centerpieces or bouquets if you so desire. Simplicity will work best for the novice. Think about grouping similar-hued calla lilies together for a bridal bouquet. Hydrangea and peonies are larger fl owers that can easily fi ll up a vessel on a table as a centerpiece. White fl owers will coordinate with any color scheme and could be the easiest to mix and match. White blooms include sweet pea, rose, camellia, stephanotis, narcissus, garde-nia, orchid, lily of the valley, jasmine, and gypsophila.
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More and more couples planning to walk down the aisle are embracing save-the-date cards to give guests adequate notice that there is a party on the horizon.
Save-the-date cards do more than let guests know when you’re getting hitched. The cards are a preliminary way to keep guests informed and let them know they are, in fact, on the guest list. These cards haven’t always been so popular, but have risen in popularity due to longer engagement periods, a growing number of des-tination weddings and the growing number of couples with guests from all over the country, if not the world. Considering people often plan business trips, vaca-
tions and other excursions several months in advance, save-the-date cards help se-cure a greater number of at-tendees at your wedding.
Save-the-date announce-ments can vary in many ways. They may be postcards or magnets that can be at-tached to a re-frigerator door. If you desire a cohesive theme to your wedding stationery, select the save-the-date cards at the same time you choose your wedding invita-tions. This way you can en-sure that either the patterns, fonts, colors, or style of the cards will match. It will also
help convey the tone of the wedding. Guests often take their cues regarding the lev-el of formality of the wed-ding from the type of statio-nery couples choose.
When to send out the save-the-date announce-ments is impor-tant as well. As a general rule of thumb, it is wise to mail out the cards 6 months in
advance for a standard wedding. If the wedding requires travel or extended overnight accom-modations, you may want to mail them out 8 months to a year in advance to give guests the time to investi-
gate fl ight costs and hotel arrangements. A wedding also may necessitate plan-ning a vacation or personal time off from work.There-fore, ample advanced notice is advisable.
Be sure to make your guest list in advance of sending out save-the-date cards. Everyone who re-ceives a card should also be sent an invitation prior to the wedding. Remember to include any members of your planned wedding party in the list of recipients. Just because a person has verbal-ly confi rmed attendance at your wedding doesn’t mean they should be excluded from subsequent announce-ments. Guests may talk to one another and it is best
to avoid hurt feelings and any added drama before the wedding by treating every-one equally.
Be sure to include the wedding date, your names and the location of the wed-ding on the save-the-date cards. You do not need to offer RSVP informa-tion or detailed specifi cs at this time. You may want to include a Web site URL on the card so guests can check it frequently for up-dates on wedding information. Be sure to also include that a formal invitation will fol-low at a later date. You do not want to cause confusion
by having guests think that the save-the-date card is the actual invitation. Also, make sure you address the save-the-date cards correct-ly to show your intentions with respect to guest invites. For example, be clear about whether children will be in-
vited and whether a boy-f r i e n d /girlfriend or another guest can tag along.
Although s a v e - t h e -date cards are not a ne-cessity, they have become a popular part of wedding plan-ning to elimi-
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Over the course of their lifetimes, many people will be wedding guests on sev-eral occasions. During the height of wedding season, weddings can run into one another, as the format and the festivities are similar at various ceremonies. Couples interested in setting their nuptials apart may want to enhance the wedding recep-tion with a few unique ideas.
Who hasn’t attended a wedding that seems formu-laic? The couple enters, they do their spotlight dance, there’s food, a bouquet toss and then the cake cutting. Guests may actually be able to predict what’s coming next. While it is often cus-tomary and easy to follow tradition, that doesn’t mean you cannot buck with tradi-tion and offer a few creative ideas to make your event stand out.Here are several ideas you can introduce into your wed-ding to add something spe-cial to the reception.
• Skip the big entrance. Those who were kind enough to attend the cere-mony have already been in-troduced to the newly mint-ed happy couple. Instead of spending the cocktail hour in the isolation of the wed-ding suite, mingle with your guests from start to fi nish. So much time is spent pos-ing for pictures or being out of touch with guests,
the cocktail hour can be a great time to sit and chat. Being with guests during the cocktail hour means you don’t have to make that big entrance from behind closed doors. Guests will have all eyes on you when you step on the dance fl oor for your fi rst dance together.
• Dance to an upbeat n u m b e r. G u e s t s are ex-pecting a slow, sap-py tune. W h a t they may not ex-pect is an u p b e a t song that s h o w s you are w i l l i n g to have a little fun. If you h a v e n ’ t mastered the waltz but enjoy a little quick step now and again, feel free to choose a tune that shows your excite-ment and love for each other.
• Encourage couples to dance together. It’s often customary for the bridal party to join the bride and groom on the dance fl oor midway through the fi rst dance. However, that leaves spouses or signifi cant oth-
ers waiting in the wings while their dates tango with groomsmen or bridesmaids. Instead, don’t have assigned partners. Rather, encourage your bridal party members to dance with whomever they choose.
• Swap the garter/bouquet toss for something more meaningful. If you’re part
of a couple who feels the garter and bou-quet toss has become trite, there are other ways to cre-ate special m o m e n t s in your celebration -- ones that don’t sin-gle out the s i n g l e t o n s who haven’t yet found their special someones . Use this
time to present a small gift or token of your affection to someone on the guest list who has served as a mentor or source of inspiration.
• Choose one special component as an extra good-ie for guests. Some couples feel the more they offer the better guests will view their wedding. Spending more money doesn’t necessarily
mean guests will have a bet-ter time. If you want to go above and beyond the or-dinary, fi nd one thing that you absolutely love and offer that at the party. It could be a fl ambe presenta-tion, a chocolate or candy bar, a carving station with your all-time favorite food (even if that’s PB&J), or a carnival-inspired automatic photo booth.
• Hire a live performer. Although it’s hard to beat the performance quality of your wedding song being performed by the original artist, unless you’re cousins with Celine Dion, chances are she won’t be available to sing “My Heart Will Go On” at your reception. However, a live band adds a certain level of excitement that a disk jockey may not be able to provide. Those who are adding a cultural or ethnic component to their wedding may want to hire a dance troupe or another type of performer, like a bagpiper, as an added measure of en-tertainment for guests.
• Let them eat ... cook-
ies? Some people just don’t like cake. Therefore, why should a couple have to cut a seven-tiered white confec-tion? Towers of different types of treats can be created from just about anything and serve as the perfect backdrop for that classic cake-cutting photo. A pyramid of cream puffs, stacks of brownies, a cookie castle, or cereal-cake concoctions can work. Some bakeries will decorate
a “dummy” styrofoam cake, and then you can serve apple pie a la mode, if you desire.
• Stage a costume switch. Let’s face it, dancing all night in a long gown takes some stamina. As the bride, have a more comfortable cocktail dress available to switch into for the latter part of the reception. It will also add some variety to your wedding photos.
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Simple ways to save on your weddingAccording to a 2012 report in Brides
magazine, the average American couple spends just under $27,000 on their wed-ding, while their northern neighbors in Canada spend slightly more than $23,000 on average for their big day. Clearly cou-ples, regardless of which side of the bor-der they call home, can expect to invest a substantial amount of money for their weddings.
While many couples find the cost of a wedding is well worth it, others would like to find ways to save so their big day isn’t a budget-buster. Such savings aren’t always easy to come by, especially for couples with a very distinctive picture in mind of what their wedding should be. However, even couples strongly committed to a certain wedding style might change their minds once they realize how much such a dream wedding will cost. For those cou-ples as well as couples who simply want to save some money, the following are a few ideas to avoid busting your budget without venturing too far from your dream wed-ding.
• Trim the guest list. The guest list is perhaps the easiest place to begin saving money. Many reception halls will charge by the head, so consider if you really need to invite 150 guests or if 100 will do. Such trimming can save you a substantial amount of money. For example, a banquet hall that charges $200 per guest will cost couples with a guest list of 150 $30,000 for
the reception alone. Cutting that guest list to 100 reduces that cost by $10,000. When putting together the guest list, remove those candidates who would best be de-scribed as acquaintances. This can include coworkers with whom you don’t socialize, as well as old college friends to whom you rarely speak. Distant cousins you haven’t spoken to in years can also be cut from the list.
• Don’t go o v e r b o a r d on the gown. Styles are ev-e r - c h a n g i n g , so there’s a strong chance brides won’t be passing down their wedding gowns to their own daugh-ters someday. What’s popu-lar now will likely seem outdated by the time your daughter walks down the aisle. Keep this in mind when shopping for a wedding dress, which can be made in the same design as the one you try on but with cheaper fabrics that are a fraction of the cost.
The disparity between gown costs in the
United States and Canada should paint a good picture of how easily brides can save money on their gowns. According to a sur-vey of wedding trends conducted by Wed-dingbells, an online resource for Canadian brides, the average Canadian bride in 2011 spent just under $1,800 on her wedding gown, while the average American bride
spends roughly $1,100 on her gown. Though the reasons for that dispar-ity are unclear, it’s safe to say there are sav-ings to be had for brides who don’t want to break the bank paying for their wedding gowns.
• Get hitched in the o f f - s e a s o n . Many couples prefer to get
married sometime between the months of May through October. During these months, venues and vendors, including limousine services, caterers, photogra-phers, musicians, and deejays, are more expensive. If you are willing to switch your wedding date to the off-season you
can save a substantial amount of money. In addition, you likely won’t face as much competition for the best venues and ven-dors as you will during the peak wedding season.
• Trim your beverage budget. The bar tab at the end of the reception can be considerable, but there are ways to save money while ensuring your guests can still toast you and yours with a few libations. Rather than offering a full bar, limit the choices to beer and wine, which will be perfectly acceptable to most guests any-way. In addition, rather than paying the caterer for the wine, buy your own and you’ll save a considerable amount of mon-ey. You may have to pay the caterer a fee to pour the wine, but that fee is negligible compared to what you’d pay the company to provide the wine.
• Choose a buffet-style dinner over waiter service. Many guests will no doubt prefer a buffet-style dinner instead of waiter service, so take advantage of that and choose a more affordable buffet-style dinner that allows diners to choose their own entrees and side dishes.
When it comes to trimming wedding costs, couples will have to make com-promises. But those compromises don’t have to come at the cost of a beautiful and memorable event.
Having your big day during the “off-season” can make for a different
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Vintage Is Trend In Bridal JewelryVintage remains a strong
trend in bridal jewelry. Harking back to the adage that “everything old is new again,” brides are favoring art deco, estate-inspired sil-houettes when it comes to jewels. The mix of crystal and pearl is a signature look. It’s a timeless combination fused into an array of brid-al designs: fl orette brace-lets, delicate drop earrings, vintage-inspired necklaces. These pretty pieces are per-fect for the blushing bride and their versatility makes them ideal for the bridal party as well.
The desire to look fabu-lous without spending a for-tune has never been quite so high. Many brides are choosing just one or two standout accessories, bal-ancing a modern detail-ori-ented ceremony and recep-tion with their minimalistic, classic ensemble.
The beauty of this jew-elry is that it’s distinctive without being overwhelm-ing. It can be worn alone and looks great layered. This timeless style is a safe bet for any bride.
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First of all, you should ask yourself if your budget war-rants an intimate ceremony or a huge affair. Although your big day isn’t just about money, the basic budget factor for the whole day is based on how many guests you invite to your reception:
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Keep in mind that every guest has the option of bring-ing a partner, which quickly extends the guest list. Start by listing the names of your respective parents, grand-parents, brothers, sisters, and closest friends. After this you could add the names of all the uncles, aunts, and cousins. The list may now be already as long as you can
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Find a gown they all will loveClose friends and family members are
an important component of a couple’s wedding day. Individuals who are espe-cially close to the bride and groom are often asked to become members of the wedding party, which means a bride-to-be will be asking one or more women to play an integral role in the celebration. To set these ladies apart from other guests at the wedding, they are often asked to wear coordinating bridesmaid gowns. Select-ing a style and color that is fitting to the unique people of the bridal party can be challenging, but it’s not impossible.
As if choosing your maid of honor wasn’t tricky enough, you now must make a host of other decisions as well, all while playing stylist to the wedding party. Fashion sense is as unique as a finger-print, and it is unlikely the bridesmaids will be able to agree on every aspect of the gowns they will be asked to wear. However, there are ways to narrow down the choices and be as accommodating as possible to their needs.
Size mattersThe body shapes and sizes of the women in your bridal party will be different, and this should be kept in mind when select-ing a gown style and cut. There are cer-tain dress shapes that are universally flat-tering, such as A-line. Try to avoid gowns that are extremely form-fitting, as only a few of the bridesmaids may be able to pull off this look successfully. The remainder could be left feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable. Plus, form-fitting cloth-ing will be restrictive and can be difficult
to move around in -- particularly consid-ering the gown will be worn for an entire day.
Flattering ColorAs a bride you may have a colorscape in your mind for the wedding. But what looks good in table linens and flowers is not always the right choice for cloth-ing. Take the skin tones and hair colors of your bridesmaids into consideration be-fore choosing a dress. Green- and yellow-hued dresses may not look nice on women with olive skin tones, while very pale col-ors may wash out women with fair skin. Those with dark skin may need a brighter-colored dress.
Price TagIt is an honor to be asked to be part of a bridal party, but that honor can be very expensive. The bridesmaids are expected to pay for their wardrobe, hair styling, and makeup, as well as parties and gifts for the happy couple. As a courtesy to the women who already will be investing a consider-able amount to be a part of your wedding, make every effort to select a gown that is affordable. There are plenty of retailers offering stylish options that may not be as expensive as some specialty stores.
Other TipsOnce you’ve decided on the basic ele-ments, consider the following suggestions to find a gown that the bridal party will enjoy.
• Take one or two bridesmaids shopping with you. Try to select ones with oppo-site body types so you can see how the gown looks on a woman who is thin and one who may be more full-fig-ured.
• Think about choosing sep-arates. The b r i d e s m a i d s can mix and match tops and bottoms to fi nd a fi t that works. This may en-able a woman with a larger bust size to se-lect a top with s u p p o r t i v e straps while another brides-maid can opt for strapless. Many stores have increased their inventory of separates be-cause of their growing popu-larity.
• Choose one color and then let the bridesmaids choose the style they like the best for themselves. The look will still be
cohesive, but it won’t be boring with one type of gown. Also, each bridesmaid will be comfortable with a gown that flatters her shape.
• Go with a tea-length gown. These gowns ave become quite trendy and are less formal and cumber-some than full-length gowns. Plus, there is a greater likeli-hood that the gown can be used again at a later date.
• Purchase the b r i d e s m a i d gowns at the same store where you will be purchasing your wedding gown. Most shops will of-fer a courtesy discount if the b r i d e s m a i d gowns are pur-chased at the same store.
Ensuring bridesmaids are happy in their gowns takes a little work but will be well worth the effort.
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He has finally proposed? Then your top priority is to do a bit of bragging and tell everyone the good news! Once your initial excite-ment has calmed down a touch, though, you’ll have to take time to do some se-rious thinking. There are so many details to plan, a bud-get to draw up, and dead-lines to be met: it seems so overwhelming. If you are finding it hard to get some traction and launch your wedding planning, here are ten tips to give you some direction and help you get moving.
1. Establish your bud-get per guest. In fact, this is the perfect time to draw up your guest list.2. Order your invi-tations, being careful to include your names, the date, time, and place of the wedding and reception, as well as the date by which
you need to receive replies. Being clear about this will help you save a lot of pre-cious time and money. Be sure to include stamped, addressed envelopes if you can.3. The reception hall is often one of the big-gest ex-penses, so be sure to reserve one as quickly as possible. If you want to keep expens-es down, think about hold-ing the reception at a family home or in a garden.4. Creating a good at-mosphere is just as impor-tant as choosing a caterer, although you don’t want to skimp on food either. To cut costs, consider serving few-er courses, with a focus on excellent quality instead of quantity. 5. Make up or order
wedding favors for your guests. These are put with their place setting or offered at the end of the reception. Let your imagination run wild: you could offer small homemade soaps, candles, local produce in mini for-
mat, bath pearls, or small boxes of candies. It can also be fun to have a “retro” fa-vor, such as
a pack of matches with the bride and groom’s names embossed on the match-book cover. 6. Give yourself enough time to find a wed-ding gown that really suits your personality. It is also possible to rent a dress for the occasion, much as your beloved can buy or rent his tuxedo. 7. Book your hair, make-up, esthetician, and
manicure appointments several weeks before the wedding. If possible, plan a test run.8. Put all your heart into writing down the vows that you would like to make during the marriage cer-emony. If you plan to make a speech at the reception, be sure to get that down in writing as well.9. Plan the reception down to the last detail: cre-ate the atmosphere you like with suitable music, enter-tainment, and a décor that matches your personality. (Don’t forget to decorate the toilets, a place everyone will see at some point!)10. Organize your honeymoon so that you can celebrate your new life to-gether.
And while we’re talking weddings, here are a few other tips to keep in mind:
• Avoid giving important jobs to the parents of the bride and groom—unless they really want to be in-volved that way. Instead, let them enjoy being with the guests. • If you intend to create a gift list, be sure to put it on the Internet so that it will be easily accessible to every-one.• If small children will be at the reception, plan to have a space available where they can play and a quiet room where they can sleep.
• Take photographs of your hair and makeup test runs so you can choose the perfect combination when you’re well rested. Prepare a make-up kit for any touch-up jobs on your big day.• Leave a guest book at the entrance of the reception hall. It’s a great souvenir to keep, along with your photo album.• Leave a disposable camera on every table so that guests can record magical mo-ments during the reception.
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Choosing a dress to fit your body typeThousands of different styles and
models of wedding gowns are avail-able on the market, one more beau-tiful than the next. From white to cream, from long to short, and lace, pearls, and silks: there is certainly no lack of choice. But before you set out on a marathon tour of all the wedding dress boutiques, it is important to get to know your body type so that you can know what style of dress will best suit you.
• Do you have an hourglass shape (shoulders and hips of equal width, with smaller waist)? You could treat yourself to a “mermaid” gown that accentuates your curves. If you dream of a royal wedding, the princess dress is perfect for you, as is a two-piece dress with a bustier. In short, any-thing that flatters the waistline will emphasize your feminine curves.
• For apple or V-shaped figures (shoulders broader than the hips), look more for an empire waist or A-line dress which will balance your proportions.
• If your hips are wider than your shoulders, you have a pear or A-shaped figure. Look for an A-line style and avoid a straight or mermaid dress that draws eyes where you don’t want them to be.
• When your shoulders, hips, and waist are all of a similar width, you have a straight or I-shape. Avoid a straight dress, opting for an A-line or princess style or one with a bodice, which will create a more curved ef-fect.
• If you’re petite, look for a simple dress without too many frills. Belts should be avoided, as they will cut your silhouette in two where a length-ening effect would be more desirable.
No matter what your body type, let your instincts guide you towards the dress of your dreams. Don’t hesitate to ask for a few extra adjustments from the shop’s seamstress so that you will feel completely comfortable in your gown.
A new kind of candy barOne look and your taste buds will go crazy!
The candy bar—that is, a table featuring a spread of delicious candies—is an increasingly popular trend found at wedding receptions. This imagi-native idea, quite simple to organize as well as inexpensive, will please young and old alike. Mouth-watering candies come in an amazing va-riety of colors, shapes, and flavors and make a beautiful display. Jellies,
sugared almonds, choco-lates, licorice, lollipops: there’s something for ev-eryone.
All you have to do is set up a table somewhere in the reception hall, dec-orate it with a tablecloth or tissue paper of differ-ent textures and colors, put your candies in large, attractive candy jars, and place them on the table. Or you can use a vari-ety of models, sizes, and
shapes of pots, vases, plates, and bowls to or-ganize your candy bar. It’s even possible to rent them if you don’t think you’ll use them again.
You could layer pret-ty candies in tall vases or thread an assortment of jujubes on skewers to fashion sweet kebabs that you can arrange on plates. Don’t forget to leave small containers or bags so guests can take
some home as a wed-ding favor. And be sure to place little scoops and spoons around the bar for hygienic reasons.
Let yourself be in-spired by sweet, happy childhood memories as you plan your treasure trove of bounty. It will fill your guests with wonder and have them gaping in awe like kids in a candy shop!
This imaginative idea is simple and inexpensive, and best of all it will please young and old alike.
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