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Tips to consider when choosing a wedding invitation

Choosing to have a wedding invitation can cause fear similar to selecting the right wedding dress. This is because the first feeling will last a lifetime, and invitations tend to bring out the ideal theme and tone of the wedding. It will also become an unforgettable experience for your mother-in-law. Some of the tips to consider when making a wedding invitation include:

Determine your colors

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It is crucial to consider the colors for your wedding too. One might desire to incorporate a motif and colors in their wedding invitation and carry both of them to the remaining wedding paper which includes either ceremony programs, menu cards or escort cards. This forms a more unifying appearance. Contrary to choosing a formal white, cream or ivory card paired with gold or black font, you could consider having a brighter look comprising of metallic or colorful font, liners, envelopes and paper stock. However, it is essential to consider readability when selecting the colors.

Make invitations legible

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It is good to consider the text equally as the patterns and colors. This is because the information in the card is the reason for sending it to guests. You can choose to seek help from a stationer in your locality. However, avoid dark ink on dark backgrounds and light ink on light backgrounds. Pastels and yellow are usually difficult to read. Therefore, if you decide to go with them, it is crucial to ensure the background contrasts well for the letters to remain visible or incorporate the colors into the design instead of the text. Additionally, beware of text that is difficult to read such as an extreme scripted typeface.

Avoid overcrowding the wedding card

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Write down only the important points on your wedding invitation card. This includes the RSVP information, dress code (optional), and the names of the couple, the hosts, location and time of the event. The attempt to squeeze a lot of information onto the card can make it difficult to read hence not elegant. Leave out details concerning post-wedding activities for your website or have them printed on separate enclosed cards as well as directions to your wedding location. The place that you got registered should not belong anywhere on a person’s suite. The wedding website is the only acceptable place to write any information regarding registry.

Have your dates right

The RSVP information should be included on the bottom right corner of the card or a separate enclosure. It is also important to ensure that the deadline does not extend to more than three or four weeks after the invitations have been given to the guests.

It is advisable for an individual to purchase a sample of the invitation before deciding to make an order. This allows you to see the quality of the invitation card before making a large order. Viewing the product makes the whole difference.

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Keeping your Wedding Memories Alive

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After your wedding, when life has returned to normal, no one will really remember your wedding quite the way that you do. You’ve spent months and months planning your wedding and when it is over, you may feel a bit disappointed to let the excitement die.

There are many ways that you can make sure that you and your new spouse remember your special day well into the future. Some of the best ideas are listed below. Warning, most require planning before the wedding takes place.

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One of the most common traditions regarding remembering a wedding is eating a piece of the wedding cake on the first anniversary. This means that you will need to protect a piece of the cake for an entire year. While this may seem impossible, it can be done.

First, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. This will provide it with an additional layer of protection so that the taste of the cake is preserved. Foil alone can make the cake taste strange, so this is an important step. You should also keep the cake in the back of your freezer because this is where the temperature stays the most constant.

Protect your Bouquet

You can also use your bouquet as a decorative item. If you used fresh flowers, there are many different ways that you can preserve it. To protect the bouquet itself, hang it upside down in a dark place for about two weeks. You can also remove the petals and put them in a bowl to dry. This will allow you to make potpourri from the bouquet, just make sure that you put the bowl in a dark place.

Fresh flowers and petals can also be pressed between the pages of a book to dry. This will allow them to dry flat so that you can add them to your wedding book. It usually takes a couple of weeks for this process to be completed as well.

Storing your Wedding Gown

If you have chosen to purchase your wedding gown, you should act quickly in order to preserve it. You should first take the gown to the dry cleaner immediately following your wedding; within one month.

When selecting the proper way to store your gown, make sure that you choose a box that is acid free and that you protect your gown with acid free tissue paper. If the box has a window, it should be made from acetate, rather than plastic because it is also acid free.

Make sure that your tiara or any accessories made with glue, metal and rubber are stored separately because they have the power to damage the dress and cause brown spots to appear. Storing the dress properly after it has been packaged is also important. You should always store your dress lying flat, in an area that maintains a constant temperature. It is also good to check on the dress every year so that you can make sure that it remains undamaged.

Final Tips

There are many ways that you can preserve your wedding day memories. One fun option is called Petal Wishes. This fun display item gives wedding guests the opportunity to write a special message to the bride and groom on their wedding day. It can then be displayed on the wall or on a shelf as a decorative item.

Remembering your wedding is a great way to connect with your spouse and to celebrate your union. By applying some of these ideas, you will be able to remember your special day for many years to come and will always look back on it with fondness.

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Wedding Tips for the Groom

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Not a lot of focus is placed on the groom on the wedding day, but obviously he is a pretty important part of the celebration. While everyone is fussing over the bride’s dress and making sure that the flowers are just right, there are some things that the groom should be doing to make sure that he survives the big day too.

Express your Opinion

Your bride will probably ask your opinion at one point or another and it is best to have one to offer. Even if you do not involve yourself with much of the planning, make sure that you choose a few items that are your own idea. Even though it may be all about her, you should be represented at the wedding as well.

Have Fun

Walking around registering for gifts for your new home may not be your cup of tea, but try to make it a fun trip. Besides, you can add some things to the registry that will help you out in your new home. You may even find that some of your friends are willing to pick up the item just for you. You should also remember that the items that your bride is choosing are something you will have to live with too. You want to make her happy, but you should like the items as well.

Give your Bride a Break

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Wedding planning is stressful, especially if your groom isn’t involved at all (hint…hint). Make sure that you give her a break from time to time so that she won’t lose her cool before the big day. Cook her dinner, watch a movie or better yet chip in with the planning details. Having you by her side will make it all worth it. It may even be helpful if you suggest hiring a wedding planner to help with some of the more difficult details as well.

Control your Side

Whether it’s keeping tabs on an unruly groomsman that is late for everything or keeping your mother from calling your fiancé every day about wedding details, it is important that you help your bride maintain some order when you can. Make sure that you and all your guys are fitted and ready for the wedding when it arrives and help your bride to avoid blowing a gasket because of stress that has been created from your side of the aisle.

Be Sentimental

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To make the day even more special for your bride, plan a sweet surprise for her on your wedding day. It doesn’t have to be anything huge; sometimes sending a fresh bouquet of flowers or a nice note can make all the difference in the world. Plus, if you follow the tips listed above, your bride will be more than ready to meet you at the end of the aisle in front of your closest family and friends.

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Tips to look great in your wedding pictures

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Once your wedding day is over, it is the wedding photographs that will help you remember your lifetime event. These photos will be viewed again and again, not just by you, but by friends, relatives and even the next generations. You have to look great in the pictures, and making sure you do is not just the responsibility of the photographer, but yours too.

These tips will help you make sure that you photograph well on your wedding day. Check them out.

Relax and remember that you needn’t smile in all the pictures

With hundreds of clicks during the course of a single day, it is unlikely that you will be able to smile naturally through all of them. If there is one thing that spoils a picture, it is an unnatural smile. With jaws and cheeks hurting from smiling, you are bound to end up with a limp smile shortly. It is good if you realize this and do not attempt to keep at it. So, what do you do? Be happy, and let your joy radiate to your eyes. Your happiness is bound to be captured, even without the smile.

Make-up appropriately

The effect of your make-up may look very different when captured on camera. This is especially true if you use bronzer or spray tan. Make sure that you select your makeup appropriately, so you do not end up looking orange or yellow in the pictures. Check out old pictures of when you were in the same makeup and dress for your wedding accordingly.

Be yourself to look your best

Although you may be tempted to put on a Hollywood pose, or fake a smile in the hope of getting a great photograph, remember that you will only love the ones in which you look yourself. Breathe easy, relax your face and look natural; it will turn out great.

Mind your posture

The hectic pace of everything happening around you will cause tension to build up in your shoulders and back over the course of the day. You may find yourself stooping, shrinking or slouching as exhaustion gets to you. Remember that this will be visible in the pictures too. So, focus on your posture always. Pull your stomach in, keep your shoulders taut and chest forward. Relax when you feel tired, but take a deep breath and pull yourself up when it is time to shoot.

Experiment with different locations and times of the day

Make sure you have your pictures taken at various locations, and that you have your bridal photos shot in the day and the evening. You will then have a number of pictures to choose from, and you may even be pleasantly surprised to find some of them better than you anticipated.

While you are busy capturing the biggest event in your life, don’t forget to enjoy the experience. Looking fantastic on your wedding day will help you look fabulous in your wedding photos too. We, at BestforBride can help you choose the wedding gown that will do this for you. Visit us online to see our extensive collection of wedding gowns, and also for valuable wedding advice.