A: Hi April! Congratulations on your engagement! Planning the dress code for your wedding is the most exciting part of your wedding. However, since you want to step away from the traditional wedding attire, I can understand how this might be difficult for you. But you have more than enough time to find the right theme and I’ve complied a couple ideas for you to consider for your wedding.

You could try to keep one foot in the door of tradition with the use of fun colors. This happy couple displayed their appreciation for Pink and Black in very elegantly. To give your guests something to go home with, you could fill these with chocolate or this Solid Heart Bottle Stopper Wedding Favor to match the attire.

Stray even further from tradition with a more vintage look like this couple who opted for Grey. This style allows you to be unique, yet it’s still elegant enough to make for some amazing wedding photos. This style could be coupled with a vintage theme that utilized soft colors and and dinner by Candlelight.

There is always the option of ditching traditional wedding colors and going with a Retro-Cool look. This is very fun and will set your wedding apart from the many standard weddings happening at that time.

Now you could really step away from tradition if you place yourself in another time, place, or reality. In this case, a couple could live out a fantasy Celtic/Elfish wedding. Very far from tradition, but still very, very fun. Tie in some Celtic Wedding Favors to really set the mood for your guests.

“Duck Bookmark Favors” – As low as $1.13!

“November 7th, 2008″
“October 31st, 2008″
“October 24th, 2008″
“October 17th, 2008″

Topiary Photo/Place Card Holder - Only $6.50 for a set of 6!

• A dramatic design by Kate Aspen

• Very simple, yet elegant Wedding favor that your guests will be dying to take home with them

• Each “Plant” can hold a photo of the happy couple or a place card

Past Favor Fridays

October 31st, 2008
October 24th, 2008
October17th, 2008
October 10th, 2008

A: Hi Kendall, don’t worry, everyone gets stressed while planning a wedding. Since you only have a few minutes to relax, take a warm, relaxing bubblebath. If you live with others, ask them to take the volume down a notch for a few minutes. Grab your favorite book or magazine, and start running the water. We suggest warm, but not scalding, water. Pour lavender-infused bath gel into the running water, as well as the mouth-watering Chocolate Bath Salts.

When you’re in the bath, close your eyes for a few moments, and soak your stressed-out shoulders in the luxurious water. Soothing gel eye masks are also great for adding an extra bit of relaxation to your bath, and removing any signs of baggy and tired eyes. Enjoy your bath, Kendall - you’ll feel great afterward!

• Kit includes 12 Flame resistant, Orange, “Halloween Pumpkin” Styled Bags & 12 Tea Candles

• Perfect for a Halloween or Fall Wedding

• Just fill with water or sand to prevent wind collapse

Past Favor Fridays
October 24th, 2008
Oct. 17th, 2008
Oct. 10th, 2008
Oct. 3rd, 2008

Wine has a rich tradition in almost all cultures.  In the ancient world, many people looked at wine as a symbol the signified that end a barbarianism and the indoctrination of class in society.  In Medieval Europe, many people tied wine consumption to the Church and thought of wine as a sacred object that connected them to a higher purpose.  In the Islamic world, wine was thought of as a way to treat health problems.  Many herbs, spices, minerals, and even gemstones would be introduced to the wine to treat ailments.  It’s easy to see why wine is still held in high regards even today.
Wine, with its robust history, is the perfect dinner complement to a wedding ceremony.  But with the many varieties and classifications, you have to ask yourself, “which wine best suits my wedding?”
There are many factors that go into wine selection and you must take into account everything from the menu, the atmosphere, and the season in order to choose the right wine.

• Dinner – When choosing a wine for your guests, you should stick to the traditional way of pairing wine with what type of dinner that’s being served.  If your serving red meat, darker wines with a more full body are a good pairing to bring out the taste of the meat, rather than cover it up with a sweeter taste.  The same could be said for poultry or pork being paired with a mid-rage wine and fish being paired with a white wine.  But be careful, sometimes there are exceptions to the rules, like your guests personal tastes or the way the dinner is prepared.  So do your research by taking into account your guests tastes and refer to this nifty Wine Pairing Chart that helps select the best wine to accompany your dinner choice(s).

• The Toast – In every wedding there is a toast to the happy couple’s future.  There isn’t a better way to do that than with Champagne served in a flute glasses.  This is a classy way for your dinner party to tell funny stories about the happy couple and wish them the best of luck in their future.

And at the end of the wedding, be sure to send your guests off with a Wine Wedding Favors that will remind them of the delicious wine you selected for the occasion.

• Styled to resemble an antique picture frame

• Place card with an elegant flower border is included

• Made of stylish Pewter

Past Favor Fridays:
Oct. 17th, 2008
Oct. 10th, 2008
Oct. 3rd, 2008
Sept. 26th, 2008

A:  Relax, Sarah! Congratulations on your wedding, and I know you’re going to have a wonderful time in Bermuda. Here’s a list of what you need to bring:

• 2-3 Bathing Suits
• Sarong/Bathing suit cover-ups (you’ll mostly be in your bathing suit, so you’ll need some cover-ups for daytime wear)
• Just Married Flip Flops (These  are just too cute!)
• Skirt or pair of shorts for each day you’ll be there
• Tank top or light t-shirt for each day
• Your favorite underthings
• Light dresses for nighttime
• 1-2 Fancy dresses for a fun, romantic night out
• Camera!(And this Beach Photo Album to hold all those great honeymoon memories)
• Personal items, like toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, face wash, makeup, jewelry
• Enthusiasm!

Enjoy your honeymoon!

Feel free to write in to me at pwponline1@gmail.com with wedding planning questions, and I’ll answer them on the blog so everyone can benefit from them. I’ll also be answering some common wedding questions, so stay tuned!