Police report filed over wedding planner's no-show on the big day

SINGAPORE — After saving up for almost two years for his marriage, Mr Muhammad Haiqal Musa, 27, was looking forward to a grand wedding with his sweetheart Siti Nabilah Othman, 25, on Sunday (Dec 22).

But on the eve of his big day, he found out that his wedding planner had not arranged for a caterer, photographer as well as decorations, despite him and his father having forked out S$13,300 in payments to date. 

“My heart just sank,” he told TODAY. His father, Mr Musa Mahmood, made a police report on the matter late on Saturday night.

That was a silver lining, however, for Mr Haiqal, a senior operations supervisor.

His family and friends rallied together and got the help of a celebrity chef who managed to arrange a banquet for 1,000 guests despite having less than 24 hours to prepare for it.

Mr Haiqal said that he engaged Kpak Bing Bing wedding services in September 2018 as its package price of S$16,600 for food, photographer and decorations, among others, suited his budget.

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He knew the wedding planner only as Wayudy.

Mr Haiqal said the first indication of problem came after a delay in the printing of the wedding invitation cards, which were included in the package.

“He (Mr Wayudy) told us that he had problems with the card printing in Johor Baru and wanted us to pass him more money to get it printed in Singapore instead,” said Mr Haiqal.

He was then told the cards would be ready in a week when, in fact, it took a month.

Still, there was no hint of what was to come on Saturday, when Mr Haiqal and Ms Siti Nabilah turned up for their solemnisation ceremony at the void deck of her flat in Compassvale Bow in Sengkang.

But neither the photographer nor Mr Wayudy were there.

“No one told me anything on that day. It was only after the solemnisation ended, my father pulled me aside and told me that the wedding planner has gone missing,” said Mr Haiqal.

“I was angry and disappointed after hearing the news and my family just hugged me,” he added.

Screenshots of the WhatsApp messages purportedly between Mr Wayudy and Mr Musa that Saturday morning were forwarded to TODAY by Mr Haiqal.

In a long text to the father, the wedding planner apologised for the inconvenience he has caused and said he has barely slept as he could not find enough people to work for the ceremony.

Mr Wayudy claimed that Mr Haiqal’s wedding was supposedly his last event before he pulls the plug on the company and that the company’s founder – singer Maiya Rahman – has nothing to do with the matter.

Later, Mr Wayudy added in a message that the money that has been paid to him will be refunded within a month.

Mr Haiqal said that Mr Wayudy has been uncontactable since. TODAY has also not been able to reach him.

Ms Maiya, who was crowned the second runner-up of Suria’s Malay reality singing competition Anugerah in 2007, told TODAY via WhatsApp that she has not managed the company’s business since the start of the year and was not aware of Mr Haiqal’s wedding.

She added that it was her former partner who was liaising with the couple.

“I contacted my partner and was told that he has already cleared the issue with the customer. My partner and I are not working together since we are not on good terms,” she said, adding that she was surprised to learn about what had happened to Mr Haiqal after she was tagged on a Facebook post about the matter.

RALLY THE COMMUNITY IN A DAY

While shaken by the cancellation, Mr Musa rallied the groomsmen and their extended family to look for operators who could save the wedding.

One of his groomsmen put up a Facebook post, which a wedding caterer then saw and reached out to celebrity chef Syed Syah, 35.

“When I heard what happened, I immediately wanted to help,” said Mr Syed, a former head chef at The Landmark restaurant and the 2014 winner of television reality cooking competition King Juara Memasak.

Mr Syed immediately called up his supplier and made an order for ingredients to feed 1,000 people upon hearing the news at noon.

He also reached out to his friends who are wedding decorators, cooks, deejays and photographers and asked for help.

Some of them agreed.

Mr Syed also went to the wedding venue in Sumang Lane in Punggol to meet Mr Haiqal’s father, whom he said was visibly shaken.

“He just broke down and cried. All I could do was to convince him that everything will be okay,” said Mr Syed.

He added that he agreed to help without discussing any payment from the family, as that can be done later.

“I’m just helping a brother in need. I don’t even know him (Mr Haiqal) but if someone needs help, we should help them without thinking about the money.”

Mr Syed said it made his job easier that Mr Haiqal’s friends and extended family rallied together to prepare ingredients and cook for the guests.

The bride’s sister, Ms Siti Nadiah Othman, 22, said the family was grateful for the help of My Syed and his contacts.

“If it was not for the good Samaritans, this event would have been a disaster.”

Mr Haiqal, who spoke to TODAY on Monday night from his honeymoon in Japan, added: “They planned a wedding in 24 hours and did it better than what I expected. I am very thankful to everyone.”

The Christmas decorations

Christmas is a time of togetherness and those absent from festivities can be missed intensely. Three families share tales of the special decorations they hang on the tree to remember loved ones lost.

Every year Avril and Gordon Samuel hang a star on their tree in memory of their daughter Katie Haines, who died of carbon monoxide poisoning two months after her wedding.

"Katie got engaged to Richard on her 30th birthday," said Mrs Samuel. "She was so excited and decided almost immediately that they should have a winter wedding near our Cotswolds home on 12 December 2009.

"Christmas was always her most favourite time of the year. She thought it would be lovely to give each guest a Christmas decoration, so that their wedding would be remembered each year.

"We looked everywhere and then I saw on an American website these pretty, star-like tree decorations - Katie thought they were perfect.

"My husband and I were going to New York on business and so we ordered them to be sent to our hotel and brought them back to England.

"Katie then added burgundy and cream ribbons to them and wrote each person's name on the little card attached.

"Katie and Richard's wedding was beautiful and it was, without a doubt, the happiest day of her life.

"Two months later, after returning from honeymoon in South America, Katie died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in her home - Richard and his parents were also poisoned but survived.

"We decided to set up a trust in Katie's name to raise awareness of the silent killer.

"Each year we put up Katie's wedding decoration - as do many of her friends - and we remember the beautiful times with our lovely daughter."

'Counting On' Fans Are Calling Out Jill Duggar For Potentially Ruining Her Wedding Bouquet

We’ve been watching the Duggars for years on TLC’s Counting On and 19 Kids and Counting. And while there are plenty of family members fans adore keeping up with, like Jessa, Jinger, and Jana, everyone’s curious to know what Jill’s doing now that she and her husband, Derick Dillard, are no longer staples on the program.

While Derick infamously got himself removed from Counting On due to transphobic tweets against TLC co-star Jazz Jennings, he and Jill still maintain a serious Instagram presence. And Jill tends to overshare many aspects of her life on the ‘gram. Recently, she showed off a new decorating idea she had for her bathroom — but her fans are concerned she’s going to completely ruin her wedding bouquet. Here’s why.

The Duggars are ultra-religious and adore spending quality time together, so of course, they love Christmas. For Thanksgiving, the Duggar Family Instagram posted their huge feast that included, family, friends, and a whole lot of food. And we’re anticipating seeing many more holiday posts from the Duggar family, too.

As for Jill, she and Derick didn’t attend the Duggar Thanksgiving feast. Instead, they had their own “Friendsgiving” at their house, and they then went on to decorate their home with their two little boys, Israel and Samuel.

“We were so excited to finally put up our Christmas decorations for the first time in our new home!” Jill captioned her blog post about putting up some festive decor. And her photos showed off the lights she and Derick put up outdoors, the hanging wreaths and stockings, the sparkling tree, and snowflakes on the windows put up by Israel and Samuel.

How to organize a wedding day?

How to organize your wedding day? An important question, especially if you are preparing for the wedding yourself, and not through the services of an agency!

In order to properly organize the wedding day, it should be understood that the following list is planned wedding day:

1.       -utro bride fees

2.       -zags

3.       -venchanie

4.       -progulka

5.       -restaurant

First we recommend taking into account the time. At what time are those important points assigned that cannot be moved in time. For example, painting in the registry office. If you plan to shoot the bride’s morning at the hotel, and then you need to go to the registry office, then select a hotel or studio closer to the place of painting. But often this is not so simple, because you may not like the hotels that are nearby. In this case, it remains to lay more time for moving from the hotel to the registry office.

The second thing to consider is the distance that you have to go from the house (hotel) to the registry office and / or restaurant. When you signed in advance, and the wedding celebration with a walk and an exit ceremony will take place in one place, then it is simple to organize such a wedding day. We simply start from the beginning of the banquet and the exit ceremony.

But if you have a very busy day with painting in the registry office, a walk in one place and a restaurant in another, then in this case you need to clearly calculate the time and route. Also clearly calculate how your wedding budget is.

In the wedding day, most often there are 4 scenarios:

1. morning of the bride-registry office-walk-restaurant

2. morning of the bride-walk-registry office-restaurant

3. morning of the bride-registry office-wedding-walk-restaurant

4. morning-registry office in advance ceremony, walk and banquet in one place

The third option is the most difficult, since in this situation there is a chance that you and your guests will be very tired. Therefore, try to reduce the time of a walk or arrange a photo session during breaks at a banquet. In all cases, choose places as close as possible to the place of painting or a banquet. And also be sure to provide a buffet in the car or on a walk. And always lay the time for traffic jams and delays.

And the most convenient, in our opinion, is the 4th option: to sign in advance, and to make an exit ceremony, a photo walk and the wedding dinner itself at the wedding venue.

Well, the easiest way to properly organize your wedding day: we recommend contacting our team of coordinators, who will not only be able to control your wedding, but also correctly build your wedding day, set up the timing of the wedding day and give the necessary recommendations to make your wedding perfect.

 How to save money on your wedding top 8 tips?

Frequently asked question: How to save money on a wedding?  This issue can be approached differently and each agency will say that it is realistic to save on each item.

So, how to save on a wedding:

1. Save on the banquet menu and restaurant!

In any restaurant, the banquet menu can vary. After all, you can order expensive cognac and octopus, or you can choose, something simpler. Then decide: is it important for you just a good, good menu or the task of surprising guests with different dishes. In the second case, it will turn out to save. And to save money, choose a restaurant where they do not ask for rent for the room.

2. Save on the lead! There are many articles on the Internet that you can’t save on the presenter. We agree with most of these opinions, but with one caveat. You can give for the leader as 50 thousand rubles, or you can for 120 rubles. (we take into account wedding, not media leaders) There is a difference, agree. The price of leading services is often, but not always, an indicator of quality. Sometimes the price also depends on the self-esteem of the host.

And if you set out to find a leader cheaper, then you have to work hard, ask friends who saw an inexpensive leader in work. If you find a good leader, but the price bothers you a little, try to bargain. It is not shameful and is perceived adequately by the majority of the leaders.

3. Save on floristry!

There are key points that cannot be abandoned: a bouquet and a boutonniere. But you can refuse to design guest tables. In the design of the restaurant it is better to make a beautiful presidium and abandon the design of guest tables. This will be better than making the so-called presidium and so-so guest tables. If an exit ceremony is planned, then plan the decor so that later part of it can be transferred to the hall. The main advice, it is better to reduce the volume of floristry than its quality.

4. Save on music. If the budget is limited, then you can take a DJ to the wedding. If a little more money, then invite a duet from a vocalist and saxophonist, or a trio: vocalist-saxophone-keys. There is a completely acceptable option with a live composition.

5. Save on photo and video!

Photos and videos are what will remain after the wedding, so here you need to be very careful to save. We recommend taking photos and videos of high quality, but for less time. This is the most real and correct way to save money on a wedding without losing quality.

6. Save on the show program.

If your budget is limited, we recommend that you refuse from the show program at all.

7. Save on wedding day. If during the wedding, you choose a weekday or Sunday, then for all points you can get significant discounts, since the same restaurants offer completely different conditions for holding a wedding on days other than Friday and Saturday.

8. Save on bridesmaid dress!

The bride’s dress is the holy of holies :) But even here it’s real to save money. Firstly, there are first-class dressmakers with their showrooms who sew dresses exactly from the patterns of Italian or Spanish dresses. And also pay attention to Russian and Belarusian manufacturers, who have very worthy options for dresses for not so much money.

Our resume: saving on a wedding is real. The main thing is to set a goal. And we offer to see what services and in what quantity can be included in weddings with a certain budget.

Wedding or Marriage

There is no such thing as marriage. It's just a change in life. It is definitely a path that everyone crosses over in their lives.

Whether your wedding is a romantic wedding or a wedding done by adults at home, the changes that are coming are certain. The harsh truth about marriage is that after three knots you can make a big difference in your life.

It is in your hands how your life is going to change. You also need to know some serious facts about marriage.

* If your spouse comes near you, you may have to give up some of your old habits for a new spouse. You must sacrifice your life for that special person.

* Responsibilities increase when the family gets bigger. You will definitely see a change in homework and outside responsibilities. You will be able to share these responsibilities. You can't look forward to making everything your life partner. You will also need to get on the field and make your contribution.

* Responsibilities increase when the family gets bigger. You will definitely see a change in homework and outside responsibilities. You can't look forward to making everything your life partner.

* Marriage itself is a step into a committed relationship. To gain stability in life you will have to give up your old fun life. You can't fool your spouse like that. You look forward to living a healthy and happy life.

* Marriage is a shared passion. Some will be shared by you, some will be shared by your spouse. The two should be open to each other. Only then will your marriage succeed.

* When your spouse asks you where you are when you are outdoors, you should not assume that she is inserting or interfering with your case. That is a question that is being asked of you. It is natural to ask a question when someone is interested in you.

It is your responsibility to inform your spouse about the question, as well as where you are going and when you arrive. If you are late to come home, you should report it to your spouse. Do not come home or go without telling.

here are 8 types of wedding types

1) Parents of married woman
Handing over to a suitable male is known as "Thirumana Sabharal"

2) The leader and the leader are to think for themselves and marry - forum

3) Forced marriages are known as "katimana forum"

4) Mixed marriages - formal forum - Enber

5) Winning Marriage through Veeravilayat

6) Marrying a daughter of an enemy during the time of the monarch is a bridegroom

7) Parents Join Parents by Parent - Divine Forum -

8) Child Marriage - Small Forum
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Special Marriage Act - A View

Marriages are said to be engaged in paradise, but the married people live in this world. It is in the hands of those who live in and around them that the life of a marriage becomes heaven or hell. Socially, marriage is considered a sacred name in many ways, but marriage is a contract for two old-age rivals to live together.

Marriage is not only a union of two minds and bodies but also a bond of two communities. This event has also resulted in different events, such as the creation of new lives, relationships and possessions. Therefore, it is important to understand the legality of marriage. The main compulsion of marriage is the age of the couple, the health, the mood, and the state of the marriage.

Regardless of the community of people who marry, it is of utmost importance that their marriage be legally registered. Registration of marriage is also required for various legal matters such as citizenship, property rights and children's inheritance. This marriage record is set according to religious-customs.

The Marriage Record for those who are not religious and have no interest in religion is explained in the "Special Marriages Act".

The purpose of this special marriage law is to recognize marriages of people united by minds, even though they are divided by castes and religions. Hindu, Islamic and Christian laws do not accept religious marriages. The (old) Hindu law in particular does not accept past marriages. Therefore, those who wish to marry by castes and religions can marry only under this law.

Conditions and Qualifications for Marriage:

1. Unmarried male / female, husband / wife or legal divorcee are eligible for marriage under this Act. A man or woman who is getting married should not have a living spouse.

2. The two people who are getting married should have a healthy mindset for their marriage. People who have poor brain development and are depressed cannot get married.

3. Both married couples must have the physical condition necessary for a married life. They should also be eligible for maternity leave. Those who do not qualify for it cannot marry.

4. The groom should be at least 21 years of age and the bride should be at least 18 years of age.

5. Married couples should not be in a forbidden relationship. However, if such a marriage is recognized by their community, the law is also recognized.

Wedding Announcement:

Marriages eligible to marry must report to the marriage registration officer in the county where one of them resides, under the Special Marriage Act.

The marriage officer who receives the same will conduct a survey of the qualifications of those who are married and, if satisfied with it, will write their marriage declaration in the appropriate register. And a copy of the notice shall be kept in the office and at the sight of all.

Anyone who has a legal refusal to marry is entitled to a denial within 30 days of the publication of this notice. If the denial is not accepted and no denials are registered, the marriage will be registered 30 days after the announcement is made. If anyone is denied for wrong reasons and it is revealed at the inquiry, the person who refuses to do so will be fined not more than a thousand rupees and ordered to pay the bride as a wedding gift in full.

Wedding Event:

The marriage can take place any day after the marriage announcement has been completed 30 days. On the same day, the bride should perform the marriage as she wishes and sign the form set forth in the Marriage Record Office. Once the witnesses sign both sides, the marriage registrar will sign the marriage. The marriage will then be deemed legally recognized. A certificate will be issued for this.

Those who are married under a different religious system than those who are not married under this Act may register their marriage under this Special Marriage Act.

Corporate wedding is a beautiful wedding

Changes in the marriage process are evidence that Parfaniyam is rejuvenating itself by joining with the international corporate culture. This article explains how the Prokodi - Sodhimaam - dowry is a branded marriage, a luxury wedding and a corporate event.

A wedding in India costs Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 5 crores are spent. Wedding planning extends from about three months to a year.

If we look at marriage as a backdrop, the fact is that Indian weddings have huge employment opportunities and cash flow. Approximately 1 crore marriages take place in India every year. Relative year-on-year wedding costs are on the rise.

Accordingly, the Indian wedding market is currently worth over Rs 2,00,000 crore. It is growing at 30 per cent annually. Especially in India, one person spends about a fifth of his life on marriage, according to statistics.

The field of wedding planning, which has evolved in recent times, is growing to determine all aspects of marriage today. In the past, the biggest expenditure was on jewelry, clothes and food.

But today you have to spend many thousands to find a bride or groom. Beginning searching through the internet, today processors have started to get married. Now everything is done by the same company until the honeymoon of the bride. Services are expanding to include even pre-wedding bachelor parties.

Previously, you would have to search for individual cases for each of the wedding arrangements. But now that all the marriage is done by these planning agencies, the old saying of the millennial crop is not valid. Today, marriage is viewed as billions of dollars.

The wedding invitation market has a unique market value of Rs 10 thousand crore, makeup and decorative market Rs 10 thousand crore, jewelery market Rs 10 thousand crore and jewelery market Rs 1 lakh crore. Even food is referred to as the sum of one leaf.

More than 3 lakh job opportunities are created each wedding season. Its growth is 25-35 per cent year-on-year. If one uses 30 to 40 grams of jewelery as a gift for a wedding, one crore wedding annually requires 300 to 400 tonnes of gold. Apart from catering, photography and wedding hall each have several thousand crores market.

These arrangements, which had previously relied on individuals, have evolved into a formalized industry as companies go hand in hand today. Such corporate marriages have created a corporate character.

3 things to consider when adding pets to your wedding

Whether it's a dog, a cat, or a parrot, there are those couples who don't think of banning their favorite creature from their wedding. They will not accept one of their family members from the invitation list rather than their relatives as pets. Meet Aunt Martha, Bowser.

Then there are the majority of vet lovers whose anxiety over their pets' unexpected behavior keeps them from extending their invitation. There are those who waffle back and forth. They love to include their furry friends at their wedding day festivities, but for one reason or another they haven't done it fully.

No mistake. With thoughtful consideration, you can include your pet as your wedding photographer to consider capturing the reaction as a special guest on this very unique day.

Create great photo opportunities for animals. Whether it's forbidding the actual ceremony, reception or being ready, pets can add photos as a spontaneous and fun activity. Members of the WPJA Award have noted that pets can make the wedding more personal and entertaining while adding a bit of character.

1. Have a photo taken from them nearby?

In most cases, there is going to be a dog because wedding dogs are easily trained and socialized. So how do you know if your Fido is ready for his close-up? First, it is important that he knows how to react to a variety of situations. If you consider including him at the ceremony, he knows how to respond to large groups of people. Is he easily distracted? Can you (or designated individual) dictate his or her attention? Does he have to jump, sit, answer basic commands, etc.?
Our members suggest that you know in advance if your dog is going to cooperate the most to avoid an embarrassment during the wedding. If you want to make sure your dog is obedient to your day, it is important that your dog obey. When the dogs are well behaved, they can probably make the ceremony even more special by walking carefully down the aisle to a bridesmaid who acts as a flower girl with a collar adorned with flowers.

You can do all the planning and rehearse your furry friend, but in the end, you need to catch your breath and cross your fingers. Keep in mind that our members are similar to sending a three-year-old flower girl down a dog down the aisle and you have done everything you can to ensure your end is well in advance, but then you have to watch and wait. So even if you do not know what it may come from, so to speak, a pet can be a nice photo, without fail.

2. Goodness
A pet toy or bed can be helpful in developing a sense of comfort and safety. I have learned from experience that some dogs, such as a bed or a pillow, can be suppressed by the next bride and groom paying for an item they are familiar with during the ceremony. This way, the dog will learn to go to the pillow and not sit comfortably through the rest of the ceremony.

It's always a good idea to keep someone other than the married couple in charge of the dog. Following on from the idea of ​​making sure the dog is as content as possible, our members advise that this person should know or feel the dog. If you think that one of your guests will be over-obligated to look over your pet, then your pet is ready to walk.

With all the action going on, it is important to create an environment as comfortable as the animal as possible. This means keeping him from being a loser if that's what he's accustomed to. Give him that little bit of fun and only a clever photo with a little character in the wedding.

3. Not ready for an audience?
If your furry friend is not ready for an audience, there are other ways you can add him to your wedding ceremonies and accompanying pictures. One of the things to hang around for him is getting ready for the wedding party. However, to make sure your pet is eligible to receive all the web / lace and expensive clothes / clothes. Fido chews for an hour before the ceremony can be a major disaster.

Some of the best photo opportunities for our members are the presence of pets during big day events, groomsmen

Buying the right gift for your wedding anniversary

Your wedding anniversaries are an opportunity to offer each other a day of giving and love. Traditional and modern gifts are recommended for each year, and each present idea has special meanings.

Celebrate your first wedding anniversary
Traditionally, the first wedding anniversary gift should be made of paper. The symbolism around the paper is that it is fragile, but durable, just like in the first years of marriage. Frame handwritten love letters and put them on display at home as a reminder of your relationship. Personal letters can be placed in the closet or master bedroom for privacy.

The modern version of the first anniversary gift has a theme around clocks that shows how quickly the first year of marriage passes. Remember how valuable your time is with a stationary or wall clock. Personalize it as much as possible to make it truly special for your relationship.

Couples can go straight with a bouquet of beautiful pink carnations. This flower is associated with the first anniversary. He represents youthful and passionate love.

Second anniversary
The traditional anniversary gift is made of cotton. Cotton is a combination of comfort and strength. Whether you get fabulously comfortable cotton sheets with lots of thread, or cozy cotton bathrobes, this gift idea will give you a feeling of interconnection like cotton threads woven together.

A modern gift for a second anniversary is porcelain. Just put a bouquet of flowers full of cosmos and lilies (flowers associated with the second anniversary) in a porcelain vase. These flowers represent vitality and playful love, while porcelain and porcelain symbolize tenderness and resilience in relationships. Use one of these materials to confirm the strength and weakness of your marriage.

Third anniversary
Leather is a traditional gift for the third anniversary. Represents security and a sense of touch. In addition, the material is durable and flexible, because your marriage must be with time. Confirm how much you value these qualities in your spouse with leather anniversary gifts that will last a lifetime. Consider personalized wallets, belts, jackets and magazines.

The contemporary approach to the third anniversary is a gift made of crystal or glass. Because of the way it reflects beautiful light, crystal and glass represent beauty and reflection. You can find great gifts such as candlesticks, vases, wine glasses and jewelry in this type of material.

Fourth anniversary
Traditional fruit or flowers are the right gift for your fourth anniversary. At this point, your relationship has blossomed as a couple, so flowers make sense. You can get cheap flower arrangements, potted flower plants or edible bouquets. Other options may include a special trip to the garden or conservatory. You can always choose modern art, such as a cappuccino maker or other gourmet device, for a long-lasting gift.

Fifth anniversary
Your fifth anniversary gift is traditionally made of wood. With this option you can present everything from bonsai plants to scented candles. If you want something more expensive, you can get nice wooden furniture, such as a bed or a love seat. Sentimental gifts such as wooden art sculptures or jewelry boxes can also be smaller. If the wood is simply not yours, choose a modern cutlery gift. Consider a silver snuffer, corkscrew or dollar coin.

How long do you have to give a wedding present?

Giving a wedding gift is a thoughtful and generous gesture, but it can also be expensive. If you've already spent a lot of money on attending a particular wedding or buying something suitable to wear, you may need some time to save on the gift itself. You may also need more time to find the perfect wedding gift for your loved one. Either way, it's important to find out how long you need to give a wedding gift to the bride and groom.

What a traditional label suggests
Traditional etiquette says that after getting married, you have up to a year to buy and send a wedding gift. However, if you plan to buy a gift from the registry, try to buy it sooner rather than later. This will ensure that items are still available and allow the new couple to quickly start using the gift. If time is not a problem at all, it is ideal for an official wedding gift within two months of the wedding. When choosing a gift from the register, remember that items can be bought faster than expected. If you run out of options, use the shopping list for the couple as a jumping board to get ideas for gifts that the couple may like from the registered store.

Alternative perspective
It's important to remember that while there are guidelines on how much to spend on a wedding gift, it really comes down to the thought that counts. In general, it is better to give a gift that is smaller and located in a window closer to the wedding than to wait for a long time to afford a wedding gift that is more expensive. Fortunately, there are many options to choose from for each unique pair. There are many inexpensive ideas for a wedding gift if you have a budget and need something soon.

Bringing a gift to the wedding
Some believe that it is best to give presents to the couple at the wedding. Although from a technical point of view this is not a bad etiquette, it can also be extra work for a young couple. A wedding day is often an emotional swing full of logistics - creating a situation where someone has to arrange who needs to bring presents home after the ceremony can be embarrassing. Instead of bringing a present to the reception, bring a check or gift card with you. You can even deliver a gift card where the pair is registered. Remember that wedding gifts are optional and it's great to provide a nice card.

Where to give presents
If you can, send your gifts to the couple's home address on the wedding invitation or website. Gifts delivered two weeks before the wedding can be easier for everyone. It makes the engaged couple excited about the wedding and their guests, allows them to start removing and exchanging items in their registry, and makes them happy to hide them and use gifts upon delivery.

20 th Wedding anniversary gift ideas

The twentieth year of marriage is a milestone; you may have one or more children who are now in college or who otherwise flew in the nest, or your children may be right. Most likely, the next 10 years will bring extra time together. Your 20th anniversary is a year to look around and wait. Consider the commitment to a lifelong marriage that you made when you celebrate this special time.

Here are 20 ideas for a wedding anniversary and symbols that will help you choose porcelain or platinum gifts related to the event. China is traditional and platinum is considered modern, but both work.

China: a traditional 20th anniversary gift 
China symbolizes the beautiful, elegant and delicate aspect of your love over the past 20 years. Don't limit yourself to dinner plates, which you only sit on special occasions. Think of gifts with photo frames, perhaps around photos of special times and milestones, and even figurines that reflect the tastes of the couple.

Platinum: Contemporary / Modern 20-Anniversary Gift
Platinum is strong and durable, just like your 20-year-old marriage, and also offers many gift options. Think of jewelry, including rings, necklaces and earrings, accessories such as cufflinks or money clips, or pink or gold platinum.

Gems for the 20th anniversary
The official 20th anniversary stone is an emerald, but you can also choose a yellow or gold diamond. Think about setting the platinum stone to make it an ideal gift for this anniversary. You can give gems in earrings, rings, pendants or pins.

The color of the 20th anniversary
Emerald green or white can be used as the traditional color of the 20th anniversary. What to do with this? Think of the things that traditionally occur in this color. They can be silly or sweet or a combination of both. Use these colors to decorate for the occasion, including tablecloths, serpentine, balloons and cake decorations.

20th anniversary flower
The flower for the 20th anniversary is daylily. Daylilies are rough and strong, just like your marriage, but this flower also represents coquetry, such as the flirtatious, funny behavior that you have towards yourself and which has kept your love for 20 years.


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Ways to celebrate the 20th anniversary

If you want to give a rose symbolizing the 20th anniversary, consider a porcelain vase. You can also give a porcelain doll or visit the local Chinatown. If possible, hop on a flight to the most unforgettable San Francisco Chinatown - it's the largest place outside of Asia. Plan an anniversary party using a Chinese theme and use Chinese lanterns for decoration. Plan a picnic in the fresh air, and then use real porcelain plates and cups. Put new paper money - dated this year - into a porcelain cup or bowl with one lilac or emerald jewelry. Coupons are always a nice touch, promising redemption for an event or time that your spouse will always remember.

Who should pay for wedding flowers

Who should pay for wedding flowers?

Although there are no more rigid rules about who pays for what at the wedding, tradition says that the bride's family pays for the ceremony and party flowers, bridesmaid bouquets, flower blossoms, groom's buttonhole and cake flowers.

The groom's family pays for the bride's bouquet, boutonnieres for groomsmen, fathers and grandparents, and bras for mothers and grandmothers. Traditionally, the groom's family also pays for the rehearsal dinner and are expected to pay for any floral arrangements they choose to have there.

But times have changed, right?

You don't have to follow the flower cost allocation exactly. For example, the bride's parents could already offer flower costs. Ask your florist to divide the bill between the bride's flower costs and the groom's flower costs are falling anyway.

Before anything is in the stone, sit as a couple and estimate what you will spend on a big day. Choosing the perfect pickup location at the beginning will help you determine the rest of your budget, as it will probably account for most of your expenses. If you know there is a photographer you want to use or already have a dress selected, include all items on the expense list. You can certainly make other general wedding decisions, such as the topic on which you want the ceremony to take place, etc.

Talk to your parents and explain what you already mean, and kindly ask them if they are ready to help at all costs. As previously mentioned, if the bride's family is covered with flowers, the groom's family does not need to worry about these details. They should, however, contribute financially in other ways, e.g. to food, entertainment, transport, etc.

Nowadays, the bride's parents should not expect them to pay for everything. You can split your budget evenly. The bride's family, the groom's family and the bride and groom cover one third of the costs.

Label for wedding sellers

When planning weddings, receptions, and other events related to your wedding day, don't forget to include supplier directions in your plan. They work hard to make sure this is a day to remember and do everything in their power to make everything work smoothly.

Although not all suppliers expect tips, most appreciate the extra reward for a job well done. Giving them money or a check, be discreet, including a sincere verbal expression of gratitude and a handwritten thank you note.

Those who do not expect tips are the owners of some larger companies. However, it is always good to give guidance to your employees who provide services on this special day.

Most of the time, it's best to use cash to tip. Many people like to go ahead and have money in envelopes that they can pass on when the time comes.

Wedding officer
It is always a good idea to offer a tip to the person performing the ceremony. Many pastors, priests, or other wedding officials will not accept a tip, and if so, make a donation of $ 100 or more to a person's church or cause. You can hand the envelope with the tip to the officer at any time before the ceremony or at the reception.

Wedding organizer
Wedding planners usually don't expect tips, but it's nice to offer them again. After all, they are people who take the initiative to make sure that the event starts unhindered. When there is a faux pas label, the wedding organizer is often the person who handles it.

They are often able to get discounts on other providers, saving more than could be added to their fee. For a wedding organizer, a tip worth $ 100-500 is appropriate, depending on the size of the wedding and the amount of work that person puts into the event.

Give this person money in an envelope containing a thank you note at the end of the event. You can also choose to give the wedding organizer an additional gift to show your appreciation.

Florist
Most florists provide services without waiting. If you are happy with their work or go beyond what is expected, you can give them 15 percent of the total bill for flowers.

Caterer
When signing a contract with a catering company, check to see if there is a built-in tip. If not, add one that is included in the final payment, usually at the end of the pickup.

This amount should be 15-20 percent of the total catering bill. You can also pay more if you receive a unique service. If the tip is not on the bill, give a tip to maître'd or someone who is responsible for catering at the end of the reception.

bartenders
In some cases, the bartender is included in the catering contract. If not, you must notify the bartenders. Enter a total of 15 percent to share among all bartenders at the end of the event.

Delivery and preparation staff
If you have someone who will provide something for a wedding reception or reception, it's a good idea to offer a tip. Depending on what they bring, this amount can range from $ 5 to $ 20 per delivery person. Provide a tip the day before the event, if possible.

Band or DJ
Because the band or DJ will have to wear heavy equipment set up before the event and break down afterwards, tips are almost always welcome. The DJ often plays the role of master of ceremonies when the wedding party begins and the wedding dance begins the celebration. Depending on how much they do or how long they work, indicate 10-15% of the total music bill. Offer the musician or DJ a tip after the show.

Photographer
Many wedding photographers have their own business, so there is no need to tilt. However, it is always a nice gesture to give them a little more for their services.

Remember that their task is to be in the right place at the right time to get the best photos for memories long after the event. If the photographer is not the business owner, the appropriate tip is $ 50-100, depending on what you expect and how long they are there. You can give them an envelope with money at the end of the reception or you can wait until the honeymoon.

Cameraman
If you decide to tip the cameraman, a good amount is around $ 50, depending on how much you want to record. Often, a photo studio offers cameraman services as part of the package, so you'll have more than one tip to tip. Give them money at the end of the pickup or after receiving the video.

Limo Driver
Check the contract with the limo company to see if the tip is already included. If not, the standard rule is around 15%. Tip them at the end of the evening.

Hairdresser
Many hairdressers charge more for weddings, so they usually don't expect tips. However, there is nothing wrong with giving them a standard 15-20 percent that you would tip them in the salon. Give them a tip after you provide the service.

make-up artist
Consider a part of the cosmetologist team. The tip should be at least 15% of the fee - more if it remains at the ceremony and acceptance for corrections.

Parking persons
If you want to hire parking assistants, you must have someone who tracks the number of cars they park. Then tip a minimum of $ 1 per car or $ 2 if they must drive more than one block away.

Things to consider
When you tip someone, do it with a positive attitude and a smile. After all, they were helpful participants in creating the wedding and reception without any problems.

There is nothing wrong with adding more to your recommended tip amounts if suppliers exceed expectations. If there is more than one person in each company, consider giving them a tip.

There are other ways to express gratitude to all people who help to make the wedding the best. You can invite them to use food and non-alcoholic drinks at the reception. 

After the event, let the sellers know you would like to give them reviews. Whether or not you tip everyone, they will appreciate the kind words to let others know that they have satisfied customers. Make sure you follow and leave reviews of some popular sites, including Yelp and Angie lists.

Tips for wedding invitations

Did you set the wedding date? If so, congratulations! Now it's time to work on the planning process. It is not difficult, but it is important to be organized, starting with wedding invitations.

A wedding invitation is one of the most important things to focus on when planning a wedding. They offer guests a sample of what type of wedding you have (formal or casual), and exchange the most important information to make sure people know where to go and at what time. You may also consider sending a "save the date" card.

Style 

Start by planning your invitation style. It should reflect the ceremony itself. For example, if you have a very formal evening ceremony (white tie), you should use thin stationary paper with calligraphy or engraved printing. A less formal wedding, such as the one you can have at home or on the beach, requires a more casual style of invitation.

Wording

The content of the invitation should be well thought out before ordering. You must provide the names of the bride and groom, location, date and time. Sometimes parents' names are listed on invitations, depending on the circumstances. Here are some examples of what to include in your invitations: Wedding invitations.

guest list

Your list should contain all the names of the invited guests, including each family member. If children are invited, add them. All family members in the same household should be listed together. It's good to send one household invitation, but you need to know who will or will not be for planning purposes.

Handwriting
You want these invitations to look their best. Since you've probably paid a lot for professionally designed and printed invitations, practice on plain paper until you are satisfied with the look. Use black ink when it is time for real invitations.

addressing

Formal and semi-formal wedding invitations usually contain two envelopes: one slightly smaller than the other, so you can put it inside. On the outer envelope you will find your return address and the name of the family you are inviting. Use the standard upload format to make sure it reaches its intended destination. The inner envelope may contain the individual names of the people you invite.

Children

If you invite children, all you have to do is put "and family" on the invitation. Otherwise, it displays the names of the adults invited to the household. Some people do not understand that this means that their children are not invited, so they can add their names to the answer. In this case, you can call and notify them that this is an adult-only event.

RSVP

Include a badge on the RSVP card so that guests can react comfortably. All they have to do is note the number of people who will attend the shared space and drop them into the mail. Answers should appear before ordering the party. If the invitees did not answer, divide the names among the people who help you and call.

Other information

Traditionally, invitations should only contain information about the wedding ceremony, not the names of the places where you are registered for gifts. Some people still insist on including this information, but I think it seems unclean. It is better to have other members of the wedding party so that guests know where you are registered.

When to send

Ideally, the invitations should come out six weeks to several months before the wedding. Guests must include the date on their calendars. They may also need time off from work and book the hotel if they arrive from outside the city. 

How to become a professional wedding planner

If you have a calm nature, love for parties and a helpful disposition, an exciting and lucrative career in planning a wedding can be yours. Almost anyone can transform a current profession or hobby into a wedding organizer.

Today's bride is too busy to plan her wedding, and what was once expected from family members is now often unavailable because they live in other cities or are very busy with their own careers. To reduce tension and ensure a perfect wedding, more and more brides are turning to wedding organizers for help.

Wedding planners have incredible flexibility in their time, and most planners work outside the home. It is a career that is easy to integrate with raising children or caring for older parents. Most of the work is done over the phone, and meetings in churches, parties, and fiancés can usually be scheduled at convenient times. However, being at a wedding to make sure all the details are done and calm the nervous couple, wedding planners will have to work on weekends and evenings.

Steps to launch your career

First, think about the different elements of the wedding that the planner must organize: places, themes, flowers, food and drinks, clothes, photography, honeymoon and other aspects of the wedding. Most people have some experience in one or more aspects of these aspects of the wedding, and most wedding planners have transformed their work as a florist, caterer, photographer or travel agent into a larger and more exciting career as a wedding organizer. If you have not had any of these careers, you may want to start looking for a job as an assistant to a wedding organizer or work in the non-profit event planning department. This will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in planning.

Make a list of wedding items. Find many suppliers for different items that you can't afford. Interview them and decide which ones you want to use for future weddings. Check if you can get a discount for referring them exclusively. You can also develop a reference exchange - you will scratch their scratches.

Find ways to use your talent to help friends and acquaintances in planning weddings. If you already have a career as a florist, you can receive payment for your flower work, but also offer help to the bride for the rest of the wedding, first as an additional free service, and then gradually offer for these services for a fee. Or, if your talent was a hobby, offer help to friends at your own or children's wedding. Maybe you can volunteer to help the brides in their church with their weddings to gain experience. After voluntarily taking several weddings that you need to document with photographs, you are ready to create your own portfolio and start an exciting new career.

Gather a portfolio of your wedding planning experiences. Go to a good stationery or gift shop and buy an attractive photo album. Do not skip this purchase, as it will be part of the first impression. Brides will want to see that you are organized and know how to do things with style. Also write a story about your background at weddings, not to mention that most of your story was voluntary.

Get permission from friends to use them as a reference, and ask them not to mention that you helped them for free. After the wedding, and your friends are grateful for help, tell them that you are starting your new career as a wedding organizer and ask them to direct you to their friends who are getting married. Word of mouth will always be the most important source of new business. You can ask your friends to mention your name in the wedding announcement as a wedding organizer. The memory that they had a wedding organizer will impress their friends and you will get free advertising.

Talk to places of worship and catering rooms about their weddings; especially those where you have a personal connection. Give your business cards to the wedding coordinator or someone who talks to brides about how to use space for the wedding. These people can recommend you to your fiancé well before they think of hiring a wedding organizer. Try to get a list of future weddings from them and send the bride a letter and a brochure.

Consider printing your brochure - it could be an inexpensive brochure consisting of three parts in black and white or more expensive with color photos. Start with an inexpensive version, but make sure you use attractive and easy-to-read fonts as well as a nice layout so that the brochure presents the right image. A local copy center can help with this project. After a longer field trip, you can print the more expensive wedding brochure you made.

Design and print business cards - they are inexpensive and easily available at your local copy center. Then you should give them out to everyone you meet at parties, grocery stores and even at your friends' weddings.

If your city has a wedding fair, get a stand and advertise your services. You will be exposed to a large number of future brides, some of whom are just beginning to think about their weddings and which are likely to be overwhelmed by the fair with the number of decisions to be made. These brides will be happy to find someone to help them plan the perfect wedding.

Consider advertising your services on yellow pages, as well as in carefully selected publications. Advertising is very expensive - buy ads only in publications that future brides and their families probably read or consult when they think about marriage. You'll want to choose local publications instead of national magazines.

One last tip

When you start a new career, be patient. The phone probably won't ring at first. Your business will probably be small in the first year, but it will grow every time you get married. Ask every bride you helped to mention anyone who talks to her about her wedding. Make sure your brides and their mothers have a supply of your business cards that you can give to your friends. You may consider paying them a referral fee for each new customer you send. You successfully coordinate with each wedding, you will probably get three new clients. It won't be long before you have to hire assistants to handle the amount of work you have.

5 Most Valuable Wedding Tips from Experienced Wedding Planners

Planning a wedding is one of the most stressful events in life. It's real juggling many tasks at once and making important decisions. If you feel that this is too much for you, maybe it's time to hire a wedding consultant?

Get to know the most valuable tips from the experience of wedding planners. Perhaps you will choose from among them something that will suit your celebration.

How to plan a wedding and reception?

1. Find the balance between beauty and functionality

When organizing the wedding, the comfort of the guests should come first.

So what if the decoration of the wedding hall will be beautiful if it is also cold and too few toilets will force the guests to stand in a long queue?

Consider even the most trivial issues.

2. Remember why you are organizing your wedding

In the multitude of different types of wedding tasks, you can easily get lost. And as a result - also forget about why this wedding is taking place anyway.

Make sure that joint preparations only strengthen your love and also have a good impact on relationships with your family. Let them get involved as well. It will cement you.

3. Understand and accept the costs of some items

The organization of the wedding and reception carries some costs, which unfortunately cannot be neglected. There are budget points that cost you, especially if you care about quality.

However, also consider the financial possibilities of others.

This applies, for example, to imposing bridesmaids' dresses in which they are to appear during ceremonies. Set a budget and try to fit in it.

4. Decide beforehand whether children should be present at the wedding

It is often quite a difficult decision. On the one hand, your sister may have a really cute offspring, whom you will gladly see at your wedding, but on the other, a distant cousin may have a brood of three real villains. However, the same rules must apply to everyone.

It is best to specify them already on the invitations. If the room conditions allow it, maybe you will decide to hire an animator for children? The cost is not great, and the pleasure for the children is enormous.

5. You don't have to do anything that others expect of you

Wedding planners agree: the basic advice is "don't forget that this is your wedding".

Let the bride choose the dress she wants, choose the type of dishes you want and think about the attractions at which you will have fun.

This joy of the family, when they see your happiness on this special day, is worth any misunderstanding.

It's worth taking heart advice from wedding planners. After all, no one knows how to prepare for the wedding as much as they do.

Wedding in the mountains

Highlander weddings are usually associated with regional music, beautiful folk costumes, delicious food, and fun for at least a few days. That is why many couples choose this type of party, even if they are not native to the mountains. Appropriate stabilization and interesting decorations will turn every wedding into a colorful, highlander's feast!

Highlander style 

Preparing for a wedding in the mountains is very important. It is worth starting with the appearance of a young couple. The bride during the highlander's wedding will not be dressed in a fashionable white dress - she should choose a traditional folk costume, which usually consists of a blouse, corset and skirt. They are decorated with floral motifs from sequins or hand-embroidered folk patterns. Another important element is the hairstyle. The bride should have her hair in a so-called "Cub", which is a kind of bun. A ribbon with myrtle is attached to it, which is used during Concepcion. Accessories are also important - a necklace, bracelet or earrings should be made of real coral (possibly with the addition of gold). On the bride's feet we will not see slippers, only traditional mountain footwear - moccasin. The groom's outfit should also refer to the highlander's style. Traditional clothing consists of: a shirt, trousers, a violin, a hat, a shirt and chain clip attached to the shoulders. Of course, not all the clothing elements of the bride and groom need to be 100% compatible - highlander's accessories can only be an inspiration for an interesting dress or be only a characteristic part. This also applies to guests - they do not have to be dressed in traditional highlander costumes, all they have to do is choose accessories that refer to the highlander style.

Highlander interior design

A beautifully dressed young couple, after the wedding should go to ... an equally beautiful room! It would be best if she reached the room with a carriage. No car looks as good in the mountains. In winter, you can think of a sleigh with torches that will definitely make a big impression on guests. When the young couple are in the room, what should they find there? Highlander's additions and accents can turn any place into a highlander's inn! What should we focus on when organizing a wedding in the mountains? Decorating is most important. Interesting tableware, cake or cake decorated with ears of cereals will definitely introduce the wedding guests to the highlander's climate. Noteworthy accessories are also lace tablecloths, patterned napkins, ribbons in the theme colors of the wedding, wicker baskets, twigs and fresh flowers, rowan, etc.

Wedding hall in the mountains

The choice of places in the mountains is really large, so it's worth knowing what to look for. First of all - the number of people that will fit in is important. It is known for a long time that highlander weddings are large and grand. Manor of the Krkonoše Mountains has in its offer a room that can accommodate up to 170 people - it is one of the most beautiful and highest rooms in this region. The area of ​​this room is nearly 200 m2, while the height of the walls is 9m. Secondly - location. Outside the ballroom, there is a beautiful view of the rose garden and mountains. Tired wedding guests can relax in beautiful natural circumstances. Third - delicious food! Dwór Korona Karkonoszy offers its guests a wide range of 300 dishes, tailored to the preferences of the bride and groom. For a highlander's wedding, regional dishes will be the best - kvass, mutton, potato dumplings or oscypek, is the absolute basis of this type of menu. Delicious highlander food in the heart of the Giant Mountains - what more could you want?

Highlander music

At a wedding in the mountains, there can be music - so it's worth spending some time choosing the right band. It would be good if its members were dressed in beautiful highlander costumes, showing off the dialect, as well as music straight from the depths of the mountains. In addition, the band should encourage guests to have fun together, singing or traditional highlanders' songs, e.g. during cepins (or oczepiny). This is one of the most important ceremonies during which the bride takes off the wreath and puts on a kaźmierkula, a special headscarf symbolizing being married. A decorative feather is detached from her husband's hat. Then follows a traditional highlander dance, of course accompanied by a band.

Wedding in the mountains with accommodation

We associate a highlander wedding with a few days of fun. Not every young couple decides to celebrate this long, including due to high expenses. However, if we want the wedding to last longer than one day, it is worth choosing a place that offers guests accommodation. After all, they should not go home without proper rest. In addition, a wedding in the mountains is good to diversify a trip around the area, a photo session in beautiful nature or just bonfire and sausages. Any reason is good to extend the celebration of this special day. A wedding in the mountains with accommodation is a good idea, especially in winter - then prices are affordable and attractions vary. These include sleigh rides, skiing, or playing in the snow for the youngest. Have fun!

See how easily you can decorate your wedding

Independent preparation of the wedding hall can be difficult, which is why many young couples employ specialists and decorators. In the meantime, you can create a beautiful interior with ready-made decorations, and you do not need to have great skill or great skills!

Regardless of whether you want to decorate the ballroom, restaurant, common room or your own apartment for the wedding, thanks to balloons or table decorations, everyone will be dazzlingly romantic. Balloons, hanging decorations, interior and exterior lighting, as well as gadgets for the car can be bought in the store with decorative accessories and let your imagination run wild.

Prepare the wedding hall for the guests' visit

The appearance of the wedding hall is of great importance for the well-being of guests. Not all rooms are adapted only to wedding receptions, most are universal. Therefore, with the appropriate decorations of the wedding room you can change its mood. To this end, it is worth buying balloons, lanterns or hanging decorations made of artfully plastic.

In the wedding hall, of course, the main accent is hearts, but floral, butterfly and delicate lace patterns are also popular. They can be hung on the walls or on a fabric fixed to the ceiling. They also look beautiful when they hang slightly above the tables. Decorating the room with pompoms is an extremely interesting idea. Soft, light, airy,  pompoms made of colorful paper  like clouds hang over the entire room and create a colorful, romantic atmosphere.

In the wedding hall, light is also extremely important. Sentimental atmosphere will be immediately introduced by moody  candles  and lanterns. They can be set in passages, in windows, on tables, and even in the garden or on the terrace on which guests will sit. The delicate dusk and glow of the lamps and candles is a fantastic setting especially for small, very intimate wedding parties.

Fans of the classics primarily choose balloons. These are available in many colors and designs: from traditionally round, through giant ones, to balloons with inscriptions or in metallic shades. Wedding balloons  can be hung from the ceiling, but it's even easier to fill them with helium, so that they can float on their own.

Beautiful tables invite you to sample the dishes

The wedding menu  is cold and hot snacks, soups, meat dishes, salads, cakes. Refreshments for guests should be tasty, fragrant, served on a nice tableware, and the tables must encourage you to try dishes. That is why decorations for the wedding table are as important as those used throughout the ballroom. So prepare tablecloths and napkins, preferably white, because it is a neutral color, extremely clean and provides a beautiful background for colorful accessories such as tulle, organza cut into interesting patterns or pieces of shiny satin, which can also cover the tables.

Vases with flowers should traditionally stand on the table  , but the decoration can also be complemented by elaborate and elegant confetti as well as candles and lanterns. You cannot forget about the vignettes, thanks to which guests will know at which table they are sitting and what company they have for this special evening. All decorating with ready gadgets will take a moment, and will allow you to achieve a stunning effect. The same will happen with chairs, which in a few minutes can become elegant seats, covered with fabric, and elegant chairs. Chair covers in various designs, made of white or black materials and shiny ribbons are enough to give the whole hall an elegant expression.

Fairy tale car

Ribbons, balloons, flowers are traditional decorations for a wedding car. However, it is also worth looking for other ways to make the  car that drives the young couple stand out and stand out from the crowd. Colorful hearts, bows and even funny banners or license plates will give the whole expression of joy without a bit of kitsch.

Beautifully made garlands and ribbons perfect for the bonnet, mirrors, door handles or antenna, and even cans that are attached to the car are inexpensive, but extremely effective items, great for decorating any car. Thanks to them, the journey to the church and wedding hall will be full of joy!

Inspire and decorate

weddingaaha.com is a unique online store with wedding decorations and more. The wide range includes all necessary items that will be used to decorate the wedding hall, tables and chairs, and a car carrying a young couple. High-quality fabrics, delicate, even ethereal laces and lanterns, beautiful candles, as well as cheerful accessories that will enliven any party can now be bought in one online store. Thanks to them, you don't have to entrust the decoration of the room to specialists, but to do it yourself or with the help of friends and relatives. So it is an inexpensive solution, but also conducive to integration and the development of creativity.

The end result can be pride and bring everyone a lot of satisfaction. Simple solutions, aesthetic performance of decorative gadgets and their easy installation are the undoubted advantages of all accessories from the store. Think about the style in which you want to decorate the room, and you'll find the perfect decorations for everyone.

The theme of the wedding - how to choose it?

When we start to organize a wedding, first of all we have to decide on the main theme.

What theme to choose

We can choose very diverse motives. Some time ago, photos of a couple appeared on the Internet that chose a wedding like the "Green Hill". It took place in the open air, the decorations were made of delicate materials, field flowers, white became the dominant motif, and the bride's dress was just like from another era. In the pictures it looked great. You can also choose, for example, a movie theme - James Bond is an interesting idea. Then it is worth giving this idea to the guests - gentlemen in tuxedos and ladies in long dresses perfectly fit into the conventions. Generally, if you decide on a specific theme of the event, it is worth choosing one that will be characteristic, but not too demanding for wedding guests. Of course, it is worth warning them about it - it's worth that the invitations also fit into the chosen theme. Themed weddings are always interesting - everyone will look for familiar-looking elements.

What can be adjusted

To perfectly implement the scenario resulting from the selected theme, you need to think over the individual elements. Decorations should fit in first and foremost. You don't necessarily have to limit yourself to just flowers. A good idea is to match the cake and cookies - you can make glazed decorations on them. If the motif chosen by us is associated with some other era, it is worth trying, for example, for a characteristic wedding dress referring to given times. Elements of the selected theme can also be found in music. If we decide to party in the style of the 70's, let's get along with a DJ or band to make music come from this decade.

Looking for wedding inspirations, it is worth taking a look at the Wedding.pl wedding platform. There we will find a lot of ideas about music, decorations, creations and the entire wedding and wedding setting. Thanks to this, we will definitely be able to choose a good theme. The site also has a list of service providers that you can contact and set appointments. The sooner we handle all matters, the greater the chance that we will be able to organize everything as planned

Rustic Weddings - Tips and Ideas

Golden Polish autumn is definitely one of the most picturesque seasons. It is worth using its advantages when organizing a wedding. Due to the wide availability of natural decorative elements, it would be a sin not to opt for a rustic style - especially when taken outdoors.

Wedding in a rustic style, or what?

By definition, "rustic" is one that has to do with the village and its inhabitants. In the wedding industry, the term is used for wedding receptions whose stylistics are closely related to nature, whether through the organization itself - outdoors, or through the use of natural elements or inspired by nature as the main decorative motifs. Currently, it is gaining more and more meaning and can refer to many very different styles. Undoubtedly, "rustic" remains in trends and can be adapted to any type of party. The most popular varieties of rustic style are:

Shabby chic weddings - exclusive, usually small outdoor parties with the use of old or intentionally aged accents, e.g. chalk boards, crocheted drapes, old lace and curtains with the dominance of pastel shades and such colors as beige, pink, yellow and blue.

Weddings in the gardens - these can be very family intimate parties (for a few picnic tables in your own garden) or large parties under the tent.

Country cowboy style weddings - big parties with a grill and dance music. Such parties often take place in the countryside in the open air, under special tents or in specially arranged outbuildings, e.g. barns.

Weddings in an eco-friendly or minimalist style - focus on the celebration of love - to each other and to our planet. The main determinant during the organization is conscious consumerism, which is why the setting of such weddings is usually minimalistic, and the bride and groom give up everything they consider unnecessary.

From the palace to the barn

Rustic fashion has come to us from the west with the increase of ecological awareness. People are increasingly willing to turn to what is local and natural - and a wedding is the perfect time to manifest it. Instead of planning huge, large-budget parties, you can consciously opt for a small party and simpler solutions that accompany it. This is one page. The second is that the style of rustic parties is simply more and more liked. No one is surprised that a wedding reception can be organized in an old barn.

What else does "rustic" express?

It is impossible to keep up with all trends and put everyone into practice. A rustic wedding is above all a party to be organized "consciously", so start by thinking about what is really important to you.

Rustic design allows you to do many things on your own - especially when it comes to elements such as invitations or decorations. Perfect for couples who love DIY or DIY.

Decor

What until recently was considered "not very elegant" became an indicator of good taste. Old objects, stringed accents, wild flowers arranged in jars, handwritten inscriptions ...

The natural autumn colors are an inspiration in itself. For decoration, you can use leaves, fruits, field and garden flowers, cones, acorns, and even moss and bark of trees! Just look around and the ideas will come to your mind. On the tables you can arrange your own floral compositions - from what is in the garden.

Gifts of forests, fields and gardens can become the basic decorative material. It is worth developing a preliminary concept in late summer and thinking about collecting flowers, herbs and cereals that can be preserved by drying. Such treasures will be useful not only for table decorations, but as a bride's hair ornaments or as a material used to decorate photo walls.

Rustic wedding dress

In this case, princess-style dresses, exaggerated and shiny decorations fall off. Large, heavy cuts will not work in the open air and the bride will simply be uncomfortable to move.

If we want the wedding dress to match the style of the wedding, let's focus on light and airy styles. The simpler and girlish the better. Delicate frills, muslins and laces will be perfect. The dress does not have to be long.

Perhaps the mother or grandmother of the bride's family have kept their wedding dress for their daughter or granddaughter. If so, it is worth looking carefully at the dress. There is a high probability that it may match the style of the wedding. Or maybe it's worth using one of its details and decide to sew something unique?

Unusual accessories - a sweater in the main color, a second pair of shoes, e.g. cowboy boots or original jewelry - will work with delicate dresses. A strong accent, be it stylistic or color, will beautifully contrast with a simple, flimsy dress, making the whole image expressive.

Menu

Let's remember that the wedding table does not lack seasonal fruit: apples, pears, plums and raspberries. As for the menu, in the autumn season dishes can appear successfully on the tables, in which pumpkins and mushrooms will play the main role.

The perfect idea for a wedding cake will be naked cake, which is a lighter version of the classic. Biscuits with whipped cream varied fruit and flowers need a great entrance. Such a cake always catches the attention of guests with its originality. Decorated with your own hand will certainly be a big reason for satisfaction. Fruit and flowers do not have to, and should not even be arranged perfectly.

If the wedding will be organized in the countryside, it is worth thinking about the menu consisting of local, little-known delicacies. At homemade parties, natural homemade pastries or home-made desserts are welcome.

An outdoor wedding can be ended by staring at the stars and spending time on long conversations around a campfire. If it is cold, you can additionally warm yourself with blankets, mulled wine or a simple delicacy baked in the fire.

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How to Organize a Boho Wedding?

Boho style is one of the main wedding trends lately. Perfect for outdoor weddings. The apparent disorder is combined with thoughtful action. How to make a boho wedding a failure? We will tell you how to arrange them.

The name "boho" comes from the French bohemia - bohemia, artistic souls, for whom freedom was the most important thing, which in turn led to disregarding the accepted norms. Over time, bohemian style inspired the fashion world and entered the shows of the most famous designers. One of the models who decided on a boho style wedding is Kate Moss.

Location

First of all, remember to choose the right place. Rather, it should not be an exclusive, elegant place. Let's put on rooms that will allow for natural, light and delicate decorations. Parties in the boho style are often organized outdoors. Restored barns or wooden rooms far from the hustle and bustle of the city are perfect for this type of wedding. Let's not forget that boho decor also requires the right floristic setting.

Florist binding

In winter, when access to traditional, seasonal flowers is not the easiest, we can use dried compositions. They will go well with bright, pastel tablecloths, which should not lack stylish candles and lanterns. Wooden accessories, cones and coniferous branches will also suit. Of course, the choice is much larger in summer. You can then bet even on bouquets of wild flowers: poppies, black cumin, rapeseed, clover, cornflowers. Interesting additions will also be garlands, dream catchers and lighting in the form of small lamps hanging freely on the branches.

Characteristic elements of the boho style, such as dried flowers, herbs or cereals, should be tried early enough. Associated with summer, it will certainly warm up the atmosphere of the ceremony.

Boho bride

The bride's dress should match the convention of the ceremony, so with a boho style a stylish creation is not an option. Dresses that are airy and light will be suitable. The fiancee can also go crazy and choose, for example, a lace dress with leather elements. An additional break will be slippers with intense color, while in the winter boots will be perfect. The styling should be complemented with ethnic jewelry and a large bouquet of colorful, preferably field flowers. As for the hairstyle, loosely braided braids will perfectly blend in. Illuminating no make-up makeup will complete the whole.

Floristic jewelry may also be an interesting idea for the bride. A necklace, earrings or bracelets made of flowers will successfully replace a bouquet. As a veil, you can use a wreath or, if you do not lack courage, larger floral compositions.

Dress for the groom

Colorful fly, braces and a twig instead of a pocket square are the basic elements of male boho styling. A white shirt can be easily replaced with a pastel one, and a suit for a vest or linen jacket. Details are important, as are breaking the common patterns.

When organizing a wedding in the boho style, remember to make sure that all elements of controlled disorder fit together perfectly. It requires young taste and a great sense of aesthetics. You can even take care of a cake ... consistent with the whole. The so-called boho style fits best. naked cake, devoid of icing, sugar mass, figurines and other additional "fireworks". "Naked cake" can be delicately decorated with e.g. fruit, although in truth we are only limited by imagination. In the boho style, everything is allowed, it is only important that the seemingly mismatched parts create a unique and unrepeatable whole. The ability to put them together is a great art, but you can master it!

Holding A Wedding in Rainy Weather

Autumn is the time to get married. This tradition has long been established in Russia. But autumn is also a period of frequent rains. Almost all future spouses, especially brides, worry that rainy weather will ruin the holiday. What to do if, on the day of the wedding, despite the forecasts of weather forecasters, heavy rain suddenly begins?

Rain On The Wedding Day - A Sign Of Abundance And Wealth

No need to be upset about the rain. Indeed, rainy weather for the newlyweds is a wonderful sign: it means abundance and material wealth in marriage. The stronger the rain, the more blessings.

Therefore, you should not spoil your mood, but better to gladly accept this statement. Rain on the street does not affect the wedding fun. It is recommended to ask in advance what weather forecast is promised for the solemn date. Of course, it will be unpleasant if the guests, together with the bride and groom, get wet to the skin. The bride’s hair will deteriorate; the dress will get dirty ... There’s more trouble because of the rain, but if you prepare in advance, then most of the problems can be completely avoided.

We Create Comfortable Conditions For A Holiday In Rainy Weather.

If it is planned that the solemn event will be held in the open territory, it is necessary to purchase canopies and a tent. The size of the "shelter" depends on the number of invited guests. The best option is when it is possible in the event of heavy rain to quickly transfer the celebration from the street to an enclosed space. If the celebration will nevertheless be in the fresh air, you should take care in advance of the required number of umbrellas so that the guests feel comfortable. By the way, umbrellas are a great idea as a decorative element in a photo shoot.

In addition to the wedding, you need to grab clean towels, water, a wrap on your shoulders, spare shoes and tights for the future wife. Well, if the second half will also have spare shoes in store. It will be indispensable after a walk in nature.

The Nuances Of Planning A Wedding In Any Weather

Very often weather forecasters are mistaken about the accurate forecast. It happens that the rain is not promised, but it begins for no reason. Therefore, just in case, it is advisable to take care of some kind of room or place where the young couple would have the opportunity to change clothes, dry their wet clothes, change their shoes, warm up.

Photos on the background of rain are especially spectacular. For the sake of beautiful pictures for memory it is worth taking a chance and shooting in the rain. It is fashionable to create photographs in black and white: their personality and artistry will be highly appreciated.

Many spouses due to rainy weather still prefer shooting in the studio. Now it’s not uncommon when the photo shoot itself is postponed to another day. This is done to capture the real landscape. The advantage of a “postponed” photo shoot is that the spouses will be able to prepare well, relax in advance, and bring their appearance to an impeccable appearance.

Rain on the wedding day is not an obstacle to a beautiful and cheerful holiday. If in the process of preparing for the wedding the nuances are taken into account, inclement weather will not have the slightest chance to spoil the mood of both the young couple and the invited guests.

A Pleasant Surprise for A Wedding from Friends

Friends and girlfriends expect a lot of unexpected surprises at the wedding. They will face the need to participate in a wide variety of contests in order to entertain guests, and they will also have to be photographed for hours on end for the newlyweds' wedding album. And their primary task on this day is that the bride and groom can relax, be surprised, relax and relieve some tension of a busy day.

Basic Requirements for Preparing a Wedding Surprise

Keep the preparation of the wedding surprise for the newlyweds a secret. It must be understood that if the information about the surprise is distributed, then all efforts will come to naught and the planned event will have only a gift status.

Since the main objective of this event is to entertain young people, it does not necessarily require material costs. You must understand and consider that both the bride and groom take the wedding and the process of preparing for it takes a lot of effort. And in order to help them save energy, let the event planned by you become minimally active for them, and its main goal will be to entertain guests and newlyweds.

A favorable moment for the presentation of the prepared surprise can be considered the period between the end of the ceremonies and when the guests sit at the table. Indeed, it is during these couple of hours that the newlyweds will be able to relax a bit and gain strength. Almost always, the bride's girlfriends become the initiators of such events, but it is possible that the guys are able to arrange a pleasant surprise for the wedding.

A Few Ideas for Wedding Events

To cope with such a task is not difficult at all. You just have to concentrate and try to think creatively. A meeting between several friends can bring a good result to discuss their thoughts regarding a surprise before the wedding, a fantasy flight can develop during the discussion and a brilliant idea will certainly be born. In case of failure, try looking for tips on the Internet, but this option will not be so good and individual, since only friends know a lot of interesting information about the newlyweds.

Try to offer a young couple a symbolic tree landing. By doing this, you will help the groom in carrying out one of the tasks that any real man has to face in life. In the future, this tree will be considered a symbol of a strong family, as it was planted on the day of the birth of their family union. Over the years, it will grow and grow, just like their family.

You can diversify your wedding day with interesting staged rallies, for example, staging a kidnapping in a restaurant or detaining a wedding limousine by the police. The draw can be chosen by anyone, both telephone and arranged in real time. The main thing is that he should be unexpected and cheerful and, as a result, be liked by all its participants.

It’s nice to recall such surprises when watching a wedding video over the years. To do this, do not forget to warn the wedding operator in advance so that he keeps the camera on at the ready. The probability that this moment will be the best in the whole wedding video shot is quite high 

What to Avoid at A Wedding?

It is not recommended to organize a surprise wedding with physical activity. After all, the upcoming banquet, dances and a host of other worries and duties will take a lot of energy from the young people. Given this, even minimal physical activity should lie only on the friends of the bride and groom, which would allow the young people to enjoy and have plenty of fun on this solemn day for them.

Do not forget that a wedding is, first of all, a holiday for the newlyweds. Therefore, relatives and friends are obliged to understand this and make efforts so that this solemn day becomes pleasant and comfortable for them. Having noticed the tension and fatigue on the faces of the newlyweds, friends can help them slightly escape from their worries and at the same time have fun, giving them a surprise after the ceremonies, this would be a wonderful gift for them. It is at such moments that special joy is brought not by the material side of the gift, but by the emotions presented on this wonderful day, which are remembered for a lifetime. Turn on a wild fantasy and give your best, devising a way to entertain young people on their wedding day.