Wedding Favors

One of the questions I get asked about quite frequently relates to Wedding favors. You know, those little gifts that couples leave at the place setting for each of their guests? Giving out favors at a wedding actually had its start ages ago; Italians gave out "Jordan Almonds" a symbol of the sweetness and bitterness of married life. Today's couples give out key chains, mini bottles of champaign, pictures frames, boxes of chocolates, lapel pins, and so on.
Unless you have an unlimited wedding budget, giving out favors to your guests can get quite pricy! 300 guests at $4-5 a piece can make a real dent into the wedding budget.
Here is the low down on the favor issue: unless it is a small piece of chocolate or other edible food-stuff, spend your money on something else of lasting value: a digital camera for your honeymoon, an extra day of vacation, or a new floor in your new home.
Most favors end up on the ballroom floor only to be swept up by the janitors. If you give your guests good food and great entertainment, they will remember your wedding with fonder memories than if they are given a plastic vial of bubbles!

Your wedding dress

I was out and about today visiting some area wedding dress boutiques and am amazed of the variety and quality that I found. Beautiful gowns in every size, color, and texture. Unbelievably beautiful couture gowns for half the price of the bigger cities! But it is the service and attention to detail that drew me the most to Iowa Bridal Boutiques.
These shoppe owners are dedicated to your dream gown! They pamper you, make sure the fit is perfect and want you to be happy with your purchase. So unlike big box vendors that only want to take your money and run! You should run!

Wedding Trends

There are curious trends in the wedding industry that have wedding planners concerned. One of these trends seems to be sheer dresses that leave little to the imagination! While a bride might want to be sheik and sexy walking down the aisle on her wedding day, parading near naked in front of family and guests poses a problem for the guests and your photographer.
When shopping for your dress, take a minute to remember that the pictures that are captured will be in print for a lifetime! Make sure that your dress is in good taste.
Leave the sheer for the honeymoon!

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