| Some weddings are just plain boring. How many | | | | Choose a unique wedding theme. Make your theme |
| weddings have you attended lately are the same? Its | | | | work with the surroundings, circumstances and |
| the same dress, the same color scheme, the same | | | | budget. Don't go off the deep end on your theme. |
| food menu, the same music and its been done over | | | | Your guests may not want to play along if you |
| and over. Nothing stands out, nothing is special, only | | | | choose a truly off the wall theme. If you can't |
| the cast of main characters is changed. Any wedding | | | | choose a theme, good taste and elegance is a good |
| can go from ordinary and ho hum to spectacular and | | | | place to start. |
| unique with just a few tweaks, minimal investment | | | | Add your personal touch: Your personal touch may |
| and some thought into your wedding planning. Vow | | | | be adding your favorite flowers in your bouquet, |
| to make your wedding memorable and spectacularly | | | | using your dog as a ring bearer or having a signature |
| unique and by using our five easy wedding tips. | | | | drink at the reception. We all have personal favorites, |
| Think outside of the box: Use your imagination and | | | | add them to your wedding. One couple had an ice |
| let it run wild. Close your eyes and think of your | | | | sculpture of Cinderella's Castle at Disney World where |
| dream wedding. What are you wearing? Where is the | | | | they got engaged, another couple had a Harley |
| setting? What are you doing? What do the flowers | | | | Davidson Logo done in ice because of their love of |
| look like? What are your maids wearing? What song | | | | motorcycle riding. Your grooms cake can be his |
| are you dancing to at reception? One of the ideas | | | | favorite sports team memorialized in icing. Your |
| may just ring your bell and give you some direction | | | | wedding favors can reflect a shared interest. If you |
| or a starting point. | | | | have artistic talent, you could design a family crest |
| Experiment with color: Color speaks to us and it | | | | for your new family and use it in your programs, |
| speaks to your guests. Soft blues and silvers convey | | | | napkins and decor. |
| a cool feel. Corals, hot pinks and reds give a warm | | | | Incorporate family traditions: Does either your family |
| feeling. Turquoise and coral give a beach Caribbean | | | | have a tradition that is a must at weddings? My |
| vibe. Play with your colors and combine them in | | | | family has to get together before the wedding and |
| different ways. Hot pink and lime green are fun and | | | | bake cookies so there are trays bursting with |
| playful. Tiffany blue and chocolate give a more | | | | cookies at the reception. My friend says her family |
| elegant, quieter feel. Combine hot pink, turquoise for | | | | has to dance to 'Proud Mary' at the reception for the |
| a tropical island feel. | | | | marriage to be valid. Another family wants to dance |
| Color can be added in small or large doses in your | | | | the Chicken Dance. Both you and the groom have |
| flowers, centerpieces and linens. Color also makes | | | | family traditions, incorporate them into the wedding in |
| your wedding pictures come alive. Play with the | | | | some way to make your wedding unique. It will also |
| colors until you find what works for you. If it feels | | | | endear you to your new family. |
| right, it will look right. | | | | Have a happy wedding! |