The wedding ceremony has typically been an event that is laced with symbolism. Gestures throughout history and different cultures that represent hope for the couples wealth, happiness and fertility. The unity wedding candles are no exception to the rituals rich with symbolism. Selecting the unity candle specific to you as a couple can make the day even more memorable.

The bride and groom will both be entering this union together but both may have unique family histories. These...

A simple and unique flower, native to South Africa the Calla lily and images of the plant have become very popular to have as a theme for wedding décor. To complete the look and theme of the wedding the couple can send their guests home with one of the many gorgeous calla lily wedding favors so they can remember this day and reflect on it fondly. The symbol is one of beauty and magnificence, which is what you have worked and tirelessly planned for your wedding day to be all...

Every decision and every detail you have to consider leading up to your wedding can be far more stressful than the wedding itself. Taking bites out of your 'to do' list puts you one step closer to the 'I do'. Choosing a specific theme for your wedding can be a big hurdle for many, however once you have made this decision it certainly speeds up the rest of the challenges. An example would be a beautiful wedding in January, after the holiday festivities are over and the ground is a...

To offer your guests a token of thanks for being a part of your wedding day does not have to be a huge expense that will eat up a great deal of your budgeted resources. Trying to decide on a relatively inexpensive wedding favor also does not mean a trip to the dollar store or discount bins at a department store. There are many thoughtful, classy and reasonably priced items that don't scream 'cheap'.

Without going over the financial gloom and doom we are all struggling with, it's...

A Garden themed wedding is a romantic setting. You picture a rose covered arbor set in a back yard fenced in with the colors of an English garden blooming. You are in the great outdoors, the flowers, the blue sky, the sound of the birds and a flitting butterfly or two will created this natural and dreamy setting. Garden themed wedding favors can use anything and everything that you find in the setting. The selection can include butterfly book markers, frosted leaf coasters, wildflower...

The day you got married will be a memory that will last a lifetime. As the years go by and you look back on your big day, the reminiscences that will stand out in your minds will be those that brought you tears of joy, of laughter and of love. Each and every sentiment will be etched into your memory in fine detail as the day that you started your life together. The theme you choose will be a significant part of your recollections, setting the tone for both the ceremony and the...

They have made a weekly television show that documents some of the crazy weddings people have. When I say crazy, I mean hundreds of thousands of dollars crazy. I guess if you 'have' it to spend, that's one thing. In this economy, many people are forced to watch every dime. The wedding that has a fairly conservative reception can still cost in excess of ten thousand dollars.

It tends to be the reception where most of the money is poured into. Not even the location, food or drinks...

When it's your day, you are the bride and it truly is 'your day'. The dress you wear gains so much focus and attention as this the dress you specifically chose for your wedding day. The dress can also be enhanced with accessories to reflect your personal style. Whether you are wearing a hat, flowers in your hair, veil, subtle classic necklace or chunky choker they will all work to complete the 'look' you want and to make it a perfect vision of what you have always dreamt of. The...

After you have booked your venue, the next job on the wedding ‘to do’ list is sort out the wedding invitations.  The wedding invitation that you send out will be the first insight into your wedding, your guests will receive, so it is absolutely crucial that you get it right.

Your invitation must set out the right mood for your big day, so pick your colour, theme, patterns etc. carefully. In the context of things, the invitations will cost no more than...

Having a wedding outdoors adds the ambiance of nature to your ceremony. Just make sure that the weather is going to be nice or that you have a back up plan in case it isn't when the day rolls around. You do not have to do as much decorating often times when the wedding is outdoors too. There are several themes for outdoor wedding that you may want to consider. Let's look closer at what these themes could be.

Beaches are great places to have weddings at in the late...