Wedding gift table (photo by Devon D'Ewart)

Wondering what’s the difference between bridal shower gifts vs wedding gifts? If you’re part of the wedding party and attending the bridal shower as well, you may be thinking what to give to the bride. If you want to know the difference between a bridal shower gift and a wedding gift, read on to find out the answers…

 Bridal Shower Gifts Versus Wedding Gifts

To help you understand the difference of a bridal shower gift and wedding gift, you have to know that a bridal shower is a pre-wedding party that is aimed solely in showering the bride with gifts. The bridal shower of course, is exclusive only to ladies unless you are having a wedding shower which may involve the bride and groom as well. Moreover, bridal showers usually have a theme and gifts for the bridal shower usually revolve around that theme.

When we talk about wedding gifts – of course, they are gifts for the bride and groom that you give for their wedding day. Whether you have thought of giving the newlywed a kitchen utensil or some home décor – that won’t matter actually. Wedding gifts can be varied – whatever you can think of —may it be something useful for the new home or something that can be used for the honeymoon – they usually don’t stick to a specific theme.

Do I Have to Buy a Wedding Gift and a Shower Gift? 

If you are thinking about wedding gifts to buy, one important thing to remember is if you have given a gift for the bridal shower – which is traditionally a gift giving party, you might not be expected to bring a gift to the wedding. Although, it’s become fashionable now days for guests to split their budget and bring a small gift to the bridal shower and a bigger, main gift for the wedding present. Of course, that’s something you need to check with the wedding organizer before deciding if you need to buy a present for both.

Bridal Shower Gift vs Wedding Gift Examples

Here Comes The Bride™ Set

Embroidered Set of Aprons "Mr & Mrs"

Just Married/Do Not Disturb Door Hanger

Betty Crocker Bridal Cookbook

When searching for a good gift, the difference between a gift for bridal shower and gift for a wedding is quite different. For the bridal shower or pre-wedding party, you can check the invitation or theme. For the wedding, you can easily find things that the couple need for a good start with their newlywed life and the easiest way is to take a look at their wedding registry for a good list of wedding gifts.

Contemporary Signature Frame with Engraved Photo Mat

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Crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler

We’ve got some great advice when it comes to finding good wedding gifts for young couples.

“Bridal shower gift vs wedding presents – it’s become popular for guests to split their budget and buy for both.”

Looking for a bridal shower gift? Check out these creative bridal shower gifts.

Bridal Shower Gift vs Wedding Gift Etiquette

Wedding gifts (photo by Sven Laqua)

Skimpy lingerie brought as a gift to the bridal shower with a ‘honeymoon’ theme may be a little awkward as a wedding gift. But of course, a good gift can be something like kitchen utensils, bed and bath items etc., just like traditional wedding gifts but often, you have to think about something that the bride can use. Some of the gift ideas that you may find useful are cookbooks, wine, personalized mugs, personalized newlywed aprons and the likes.

Elegant wedding gift (photo by Yoko Sekino-Bove)

 
 
Presents can also be in the form of dinnerware, wedding keepsakes, champagne flutes for couples, customized pillow for couples, drink wares, throw blankets and the likes – although there may also be gifts that can be given for both bridal shower and weddings, especially if they are from the couple’s gift registry, which is common these days.

 
 
Whether it’s a bridal shower gift or a gift for the wedding, the main thing to remember is check the theme or invitation and find out if the couple have a wedding registry. A little research and imagination can save you from an embarrassing situation!

How about your wedding? Gift for bridal shower or wedding gift? Comment and let us know, we love hearing from you.

Catching the bouquet (photo by John Mayer)

The bouquet toss is definitely one of the fun highlights at any wedding, as single ladies gather around and try their luck catching the bouquet and be the next blushing bride in line. When planning a wedding, this part of the reception should not be overlooked and in fact, you have to find the best bouquet toss songs to make your event extra fun. We give you our best top 10 bouquet toss songs for weddings…

If you are looking for good songs for bouquet tossing, we present our top 10 wedding bouquet toss songs (in reverse order, of course)..

10. Man! I Feel Like A Woman! (Shania Twain) – It’s one of the popular bouquet toss songs that’s been used for many weddings. Whether you are a country song lover or not, this song just fires the spirits of the ladies wanting to grab hold of that bouquet.

A top bouquet toss (photo by John Mueller)

9. Sex and the City Theme Song – This is another popular song choice for the bridal bouquet toss, imagine yourself with Carrie and her friends as you watch the bouquet fly across the room.

8. This One’s for the Girls (Martina McBride) – At number eight, a favorite and one of the better songs to play during the bouquet toss.

7. It’s Raining Men (The Weathergirls). This song does not just add fun to the bouquet toss, but can also put the crowd on their feet and set them into a dancing mode, so why not have this played while the ladies are busy catching the bouquet?

6. What a girl wants (Christina Aguilera) – What a girl wants for the bouquet toss is to get it and there’s nothing more motivating than having this song played in the background while you’re trying to get that beautiful bunch of flowers.

What is the garter toss tradition? Read our guide and get the answers.

“A great song for playing at the bouquet toss is one that is guaranteed to get all your guests standing up wanting more!”

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Our Best Top 5 Bouquet Toss Songs for Weddings

Continuing with the countdown, we get to the final 5 of our top bouquet toss sensations…

Fun tossing the bouquet (photo by Chris Waits)

5. California Gurls (Katie Perry) – For a more modern song choice, you won’t go wrong with Katie Perry’s California gurls – your friends may just want to sing along too!

4. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) – A classic and the song just fits the atmosphere during the bouquet toss. Indeed, girls just want to have fun – nothing too serious about it, just fun!

3. Glamorous (Fergie Feat. Ludacris) – A classy song choice and a great one for ladies in their gowns trying to get that bunch of flowers falling from the air.

2. Wishin’ and Hopin’ (Springfield, Dusty)- You’ve probably heard this in a movie but of course, it’s one of the best songs for bouquet tossing and for single ladies who are wishing and hoping to get hitched as well. It’s also an adorable song poking fun at the ladies trying to get the bouquet, so why not make this a fun song choice for your big day?

Bridal bouquet toss (photo by Faerydusted1(Flickr))

and at number 1….

1. Single Ladies (Beyonce)– Yes, why not? You are calling out the single ladies in the room and why not start it with Beyonce chanting out ‘All the single ladies’? And yes, this is one of the modern bridal bouquet toss songs that young people are also familiar with. It certainly deserves to be number one in our top bouquet tossing list, congratulations to Beyonce.

Indeed, your choice of song matters because it will eventually set the mood and make the bouquet catching more fun and enjoyable. Looking for bouquet toss songs for weddings does not have to be difficult though. Any fun song, for as long as it is not offensive for those who are unmarried, can be your background song for the catching of the bouquet. You can choose from the top bouquet toss songs used by many or find something that is uniquely yours.

Bouquet wedding songs can vary from your favorite songs that you play with your girl friends or something that has the lyrics fit for the occasion – whatever your preference, just make sure you play something that is fun and upbeat.

How about your wedding? Got a favorite song to play while tossing the bouquet? Comment and let us know, we love hearing from you.

 The Bridal Shower Scavenger Hunt Game

Scavenger hunt ideas (photo by Darwin Bell)

So how is the scavenger hunt game played? Here is a simple guide on how the game is played.

First, you need a few things so you can play the game. You have to have a camera or a video camera (your phone may do) for each team that you create. If you decide to play the indoor scavenger hunt, you may also have witnesses sign the checklist to acknowledge the tasks were completed, then you won’t need a camera anymore. Although this game is the most fun with a camera, especially a video camera.

Secondly, you will need a list of items, tasks or activities that you want your teams to obtain, do, or comply with. All should be documented with your camera to make sure that the tasks/activities are done.

Now you can start the scavenger hunt. Divide your guests into teams or if you have fewer guests, you can also play with no team, where it’s every girl for herself!

Provide each team with a copy of the checklist of things and tasks that they need to obtain or do. Give them a number of minutes to complete each one on the checklist. The individual or the team with the most number of tasks done or things obtained will then be declared the winner.

Depending on your list, this game can be extra fun and exciting and of course, a great way for guests to mingle and loosen up as well.

 Bridal Shower Scavenger Hunt Guide – List of Tasks

(scavenger hunt for bridal showers - photo by Kelly Teague)

The list of tasks and activities for this game plays a crucial role in making it exciting and fun, thus make sure you have a fun and creative list of activities as well. Here is a sample that might help you make your own.

Remember that if you are playing this for the bridal shower, you may want to opt for simpler and wholesome tasks than a bachelorette party where you may want to be more daring and bold. If you want to use this for a bachelorette party then you can make your own bachelorette party scavenger hunt game list. Keep in mind as well that the tasks and items you want obtained also depend on the location of your bridal shower or party. Whether you are in a neighborhood or you are in the mall, make a checklist that is appropriate for it.

Need help with a party outfit? Check out what to wear to bridal showers.

“Having a scavenger hunt at your party can be a great way for your guests to mix and get together”

Looking for more? We’ve got some fun and easy bridal shower games you should try.

Example List of Tasks for Bridal Shower Scavenger Hunt

• Get asked for your ID
• Get a stranger’s phone number
• Have a picture of you taken in a sports car
• Find a man who admits he is not interested in sports
• Dance with 5 different men
• Get a business card from a single man
• Make a bridal veil from toilet paper and wear it
• Take a picture of the group wearing someone else’s shoes
• Have a shirt signed by 20 different guys
• Take a photo of the smallest house on the street
• Bring in a take out menu
• Find a marriage license
• Bring a fortune cookie
• Find a magazine with the bride’s favorite celebrity on the cover
• A couple aged 60 above
• Find something with feathers
• Bring the smallest bottle you can find
• Take a photo of the longest car

Sample Tasks for Bachelorette party Scavenger Hunt

For bachelorette party scavenger hunt ideas, here are some examples.

• Find some naughty lingerie
• Have a photo taken with a mannequin on a wedding dress
• Find a pair of handcuffs
• Take a photo with a bald guy
• Find a guy with a hidden tattoo
• Have a guy serenade you
• Find a man who has the same name as the groom
• Find a balloon with the same color as the bride’s wedding motif
• Have a guy tell you a funny joke
• Find a guy who can show you his bellybutton
• Give a guy a massage
• Get a free drink from the bartender

  Bridal Shower Scavenger Hunt Ideas

One of the tips to make this game work is to customize your list depending on your location. Are you going to have a neighborhood hunt? Are you going to have the hunt in a mall? If so, then make sure your list and your tasks are doable and relevant to the location.

Have your guest watch the videos they have collected and for sure, you will have a good laugh and have a fun bridal shower as well.

How about you? did you have a scavenger hunt for your pre-wedding party? Maybe you have been involved in a hunt. Comment and let us know, we love hearing from you.

Being an MC at a wedding can be challenging, of course especially if you are pressured to have some master of ceremonies jokes to make the party more exciting. There is the challenge of not only getting everyone’s attention when needed, you also have the challenge to make the event as fun and as entertaining as possible for the newlyweds and the wedding guests. Wedding receptions should indeed be a fun party and if you have to crack wedding one liner jokes, you want to be sure to get the atmosphere fun and entertaining. Here are some resources you may find useful to become a funny wedding MC.

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Wedding MC Workbook

Making a speech? Wondering how long should a wedding toast be? Read our advice.

“The best wedding MC jokes for a reception party are the simple ones – guaranteed to get your guests rolling on the floor with laugher.”

What does the best man do at a wedding? Read our best man responsibilities checklist.

Whether you deliver a funny story or a one-liner, it helps a lot to be able to deliver them effectively, even if they are not the perfect wedding jokes. In fact, some of the funny wedding toasts make use of ‘advice’ as their punch lines. If you are looking for funny pieces, here are some short jokes you can use at weddings and receptions.

• I haven’t spoken to her in 18 months now – I don’t like to interrupt her.  The last time we had a fight, it was my fault.  She asked, ‘What is on the TV?’  I said ‘It looks like Dust’.

• A man said his credit card was stolen but he decided not to report it because the thief was spending less than his wife did.

• Let me give you the same advice my father gave me upon the occasion of my own wedding: “There are two ways to handle a woman, and no one knows either of ‘em.”

• A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

• Men don’t spend money on expensive toys just to make you mad – it’s genetic, they can’t help it.

• Never let her go to bed angry – you’re defenseless when you sleep.

• To our wives and girlfriends. May they never meet.

• Marriage is not a word, it’s a sentence…a life sentence.

• My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. (Rodney Dangerfield)

• Marriage teaches you loyalty, patience, understanding, perseverance, and a lot of other things you wouldn’t need if you’d stayed single.

• Yes, I do have a sense of humor and have the certificate to prove it. It’s called marriage certificate

• Women really have only two choices in life. You can stay single and THINK you’re miserable or you can get married and WISH you were dead.

• If she says, “Do whatever you want to” – You’d better figure out what it is she wants you to do.

• I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewellery. (Rita Rudner)

• A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong. (Milton Berle)

• There’s only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is I’ll get married again. (Clint Eastwood)

• The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. (Henny Youngman)

• Marriage is like a hot bath. Once you get used to it, it’s not so hot.

• Marriage is like a mousetrap. Those on the outside are trying to get in. Those on the inside are trying to get out.

• In the beginning; God created the earth and rested. Then God, created the man and rested. Then God created woman.  And since then neither God nor man has rested.

• Two bits of advice to the new bride: One, tell your new husband that you have to have one night a week out with the girls, and, two, don’t waste that night with the girls.

• I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. (Rita Rudner)

• We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

•  I married Ms. Right, I just didn’t know that her first name was ALWAYS.

• My wife and I have the secret to making the marriage last… Twice a week we go to a nice restaurant, have some good food, a little wine and companionship. She goes Tuesday and I go Friday. We sleep in separate beds, hers in Sydney and mine in Melbourne.

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Clean wedding jokes are always good choices and they should be the type of Wedding MC jokes that you can safely deliver during weddings.

How about your wedding? Got any funny or interesting stories? How about funny jokes you can use at weddings? Let us know, we always love hearing from you.

Plan your bachelorette party (photo by Stag Shop)

If you are the maid of honor, you most probably have the task to plan and organize the bachelorette party along with the bridesmaids. So if you’ve been invited to be your best friend’s or your sister’s maid of honor, here’s our bachelorette party checklist to help you plan the party well.Remember to have a checklist for a bachelorette party when planning. This will avoid missing important party details.

- Check with the bride what she wants for a bachelorette party. If the party isn’t a surprise one, then you have to start by asking the bride what she prefers for a bachelorette party. You may be thinking about naughty bachelorette parties but if the bride wants clean fun, then you have to at least, go with what she wants.

Well planned bachelorette party goes smoothly (photo by Garry Knight)

- Decide on a theme. Of course, this depends on what the bride has in mind for the bachelorette party. If she loves to have a fun time at the beach, then you might want to think of a theme that fits a beach party, you could plan a bonfire-at-the-beach party. Always have this one on your checklist for bachelorette party to guide you in planning the little details. The theme is important!

- Set the time & date for the bachelorette party. Consult with the bride on when is the most convenient time & date for her.

Remember that the big day is still coming and the bride may want to take a rest the week before the big day. Usually, bachelorette parties are held a week or two before the big day, so why not schedule a weekend off for the girl’s party.

Need more help? Check out these great tips for planning a bachelorette party.

“Having a well planned checklist for your bachelorette party will ensure a trouble-free event.”

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- Make your guest list. You also need the help of the bride in drafting your guest list. You have to include the ladies in the bridal party as well as the close friends of the bride. No need to invite the mother-in-law or the bride’s mother. The bridal shower is where they should be. Remember to invite only those who are invited to the wedding. This is one important rule of etiquette when it comes to pre-wedding parties.

Party drink (photo by sezzy_boy(Flickr))

- Decide on a venue. Depending on your theme and your bachelorette party activity, decide the best venue for your party. If you want to go to a bar, check out their schedules. If you are planning for a wine-tasting bachelorette party, then check out reservations for your planned date. If you need to take a plane to the destination, like going to Vegas for the bachelorette party, then check out plane tickets and schedules way ahead of time.

- Draft possible activities and bachelorette party games. This part should be a surprise to the bride for added thrill. Find out new and fun games and activities. You may want to buy some props or costumes, or you may want the attendees to be in costumes, so try to decide on this early so you can give time for the attendees to prepare. Include a list of games, props and mechanics in your checklist for planning a bachelorette party. This helps in making the games more fun.

- Plan out the schedule. If you are planning for a bachelorette party for an entire day or you have several activities in mind, set up a schedule so you get to do all of them for the party. If you plan a spa/makeover treat before going for a bar-hopping party, then make sure you’ve set the schedules and time for all the activities.

Bachelorette party planning (photo by Krissa Corbett Cavouras)

- Make a budget for the event. Keep in mind that the cost is shouldered by you and the bridesmaids, so make sure you don’t go bankrupt after the party! Meet the bridesmaids if you want to discuss your financial resources.

- Send out invitations. Indicate the theme and dress code or costume if you want the guests to come in costume. Don’t forget to add the date, time and place.

- Arrange Food, drinks, goody bags, venue props and entertainment services.  For a formal or even informal event, h’orderves are a nice and easy food. We’ve got some great easy finger food ideas you can try,

- Confirm RSVPs and attendance. Confirm all bookings and prepare the venue. Buy all the party needs and accessories for the games and activities. For surprises, meet with the bridesmaids and think of something that can truly make the event memorable, fun and enjoyable for the ladies and most especially for the bride.

- Attend the bachelorette party and enjoy.

Although planning a bachelorette party is not something as big as a wedding, you still need to plan it early so that it turns out fun and enjoyable, most especially for the bride to be. Your bachelorette party to do checklist can be one that can help make a good start in your planning.

How about your party? Got any good bachelorette party checklist ideas or funny stories? Comment and let us know, we always love hearing from you.

Don't pick the worst wedding songs for your wedding (photo by Paperback Writer(Flickr))

Ever heard a song played at a wedding that just makes you want to pull the plug? Sometimes in the search for something unique, couples may end up having the worst wedding songs ever and that’s one thing that you don’t want. So what songs should never be played at weddings? Stay tuned and we’ll give you some sound advice…

Indeed, there are songs that even from the title alone, should never be played at weddings. Even if you love the Pussycat Dolls, you surely don’t want to listen to them telling you ‘Don’t cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me!’ on your wedding day! One of the worst songs to play at a wedding indeed!

How about playing Pearl Jams’ ‘Can’t find a better man’ while you are dancing with your gorgeous groom? And then when it’s your husband’s turn, he’d let the DJ play Kanye West’s ‘Gold Digger’ or probably Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin?’. He might just want to add Lyle Lovett’s “I married her because she looks like you?” I can see wedding cakes turned upside down and plates flying outside the window perhaps or probably a groom spending the honeymoon at the nearby hospital alone! Don’t want violence here but of course, you have to think wisely in choosing your wedding songs. Songs like these are indeed worst songs for a wedding.

What are the worst wedding songs played? (photo by Kandisebrown(Flickr) )

Of course, I think nobody would also choose such crazy songs for a wedding. They probably are the world’s worst wedding songs, but my point is, there are songs that may be subtle but can be worst choices for a wedding song.

Here are a few that probably a handful of couples have mistakenly picked for their wedding.

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU (Whitney Houston)

-       So what’s the problem with a wedding song that says ‘I will always love you?’ The song is amazing, the vocals can be electrifying if you get someone as good as Whitney Houston, but if you listen closely to the lyrics…

“….bittersweet memories, that is all I’m taking with me.

So, goodbye, please don’t cry. We both know, I ‘m not what you need…”

Do you really want to say to each other that you will always love each other and then poof! You both go separate ways? Not the type of song you probably want to dance to with your groom on your wedding day!

Need help? Check out these best wedding reception entrance songs.

“Don’t end up with some of the worst wedding songs on your big day! Check the music first with your wedding planner.”

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Worst wedding lyrics (photo by Leon Brocard)

ONE (U2)

‘One love, one life….’ And the song goes on beautifully. This song has been one of the great songs that’s been around for some time and it has a great tune for your first dance as well. But have you realized that the song really is about breaking up and in contradiction to marriage? Listen closely and you’ll find out why. So next time you listen to this song and the next time you hear someone announce to you that they’ll be dancing to the song on their wedding reception – tell them to think twice and get to the bottom of the lyrics. That might change their mind. This may not be one of the worst wedding songs ever, but it is inappropriate for weddings.

I’LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU (Boys II Men)

Ahh! A great song to dance with someone! Probably in a romantic anniversary dinner but not in a wedding! How do you want to dance to a song that sings about throwing your clothes on the floor and he’s gonna do it too? Ridiculous and just the type of song you just don’t want to play at your wedding – not a chance!

Be careful to avoid the worst wedding song selection. (photo by Cesar Pics)

You did what? This is probably one good theme song for a second-time divorcee but for a wedding? Forget about dancing to Britney Spears for your creative first dance songs. Yes, the song is a great one to dance to but the least appropriate songs for weddings – or I say, not appropriate at all! In fact, can be one of the worst wedding songs if you insist on playing it on your big day just because you want to show off your Britney moves.

So the next time you are brainstorming for a good song for your wedding, make sure that you don’t just listen to it. Make sure you have understood the lyrics, make sure it is not a break up song and make sure that is it appropriate for formal events and gathering of people of all ages like weddings.

Got any funny stories? What songs did you choose for your wedding day? Comment and let us know.

Lisa from Chicago wrote to us about wedding witnesses…

 

How many witnesses should I have at my wedding?

Dear Joy & Sam, I am getting married at a church, June of next year and my fiancé and I were discussing how many witnesses should we get for our wedding. I just recently attended a wedding of an office-mate and she had 20 witnesses – 10 men and 10 women. Do we really need that huge number of witnesses? So, at least how many witnesses should be present for a wedding? Thanks for your help.

Lisa

Witnessing a wedding. (photo Hannah Headley)

How many witnesses?

Well, hi Lisa. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and for your good question as well. For you to get married, whether at a courthouse or at a church, you will only need 2 people to sign as witnesses for the wedding to be officially acknowledged.

Of course, you don’t need to have as many as 20, which can already be your entire expected wedding guests.You can have 2 witnesses and cut the cost of having more than that. However, if you want to be extra special and be flanked by so many wedding witnesses for your wedding photos, then go ahead, you actually have the choice to choose how many witnesses you want but only 2 of them get to officially sign as witnesses.

The same is true if you are getting married at a courthouse, you are only required to have 2 witnesses. They will be your legal witnesses as they are the ones that get to sign the marriage papers. If you want more then it depends on how large the the courthouse is where you get to say your ‘I Dos’, the judge may allow you to have other ‘witnesses’ or ‘ guests’ at your wedding.

Need ideas for simple private weddings? We got ideas and advice.

“If you want to keep it simple then 2 witnesses are enough for your wedding ceremony.”

Witness wedding signing. (by Lachlan Hardy)

Find out what to wear for a courthouse wedding.

Requirements for Wedding Witnesses.

Keep in mind too that there are age requirements for your witnesses. Some may require witnesses to be age 18 and above and other requirements such as the witness should be able to understand the language used in the wedding ceremony.

In other cultures however, the number of witnesses depends on how many you want and they also get to sign the marriage papers. If you are planning for a destination wedding or you plan to marry somewhere else then make sure you also get to learn their own guidelines and rules.

How many witnesses did you have at your ceremony? Got any interesting stories? Comment and let us know.

The ‘something old’ can be easily found – an old piece of jewelry that will match your wedding dress, or an old shoe that you think is still a good pair for your wedding gown – or probably an old purse that matches your gown. You can have tons of options for something borrowed and for sure, almost all of what you wear and have can fall into the ‘something new’ category.

What about ‘something blue ideas’ for weddings?

Especially if your wedding color is far from blue – say your wedding color is pink, then how can you put in something that is blue in your wedding?

Something Blue Ideas for Brides

Having something blue in a pink-wedding can indeed be a little tricky but here are a few ideas that might help you put that blue in your wedding.

Something blue in your bouquet.  Hydrangeas are popular blue flowers and that can also accent a summer bouquet idea or a bouquet of varying colors. Even with white and even pink roses, you can add a little blue hydrangeas to make your bouquet beautiful.

Ribbons or flowers for your hair. If you are wearing a birdcage veil, you can add something blue in the flower or ribbon on your veil. You can also add a little blue or teal or other shades of blue to your hair  flower.

Blue ribbons for the rings. Small ribbons often are used to fasten the wedding rings on the pillow and if putting a powder blue ribbon on those rings don’t make it look tacky, then that can be another idea to put that something blue in. If it does not however fit in, then forget about it. It is hard to just put the something blue anywhere just to have a place to put it in. Make sure it is also elegantly done.

An anklet with a blue gemstone or a blue crystal.

A hair accessory with something blue or teal on it can also be one.

A tinge of blue in your nail polish!

A powder blue or light blue barrette.

Something blue in the bride’s hanky – whether a monogram of their names or a simple design on it. And why not have a pair of shoes with blue soles?

“A lingerie with something blue in it can also be a good choice especially if your wedding color is far from the complements of blue.”

Something Blue Ideas For Wedding Dresses

Blue garter – You might be rolling your eyes imagining what it would be like to have such blue garter on your thighs on your wedding day. Remember, you don’t have to have the entire garter in blue. You can just add a little blue lace at the sides, or have a small pink and blue ribbon that will complement each other on your chosen wedding motif.

A brooch with something blue. You can also choose teal instead of blue. Opt for light blues. They are a lot more attractive in weddings.

A lingerie with something blue in it can also be a good choice especially if your wedding color is far from the complements of blue, so you get to hide that ‘something blue’ and not become something that is so out of the wedding color.

Of course, you can also add a tinge of blue into your wedding dress – perhaps very light blue beads if you are having blue as the wedding color.

You can also add something blue in your bridesmaid dresses or their bouquets.

Something Blue Examples Of Weddings

Blue ribbons for the corsage is also another option for that something blue.

Something blue designs for weddings may also apply to invitations, to the reception venue decoration and even to the song choice you have for your wedding. It can be fun to follow such old wedding customs and you can be proud that you have kept the custom alive.

Did you have something blue for your wedding? Got a special story? Comment and let us know

Based on my personal experience. I would say, invitations are one of the things that you can cut cost from. In fact, it can be a DIY thing. You can be unique with your wedding invitations, be creative and use resources that are readily available. With good choices of card stock, some ribbons, laces and a printer, you can actually make a wedding invitation that is truly your own.

Designs for Homemade Wedding Invitations

A little inspiration for simple designs can help you have a good start with your wedding invitation. I personally suggest you check out some wedding invitations in shops and online and see how they seem to be easy to do on your own. To help you get started, you can find inspiration from these great examples:

Homemade wedding invitations Designs from etsy

These days, modern wedding invitations have become simple yet elegant. Invitation cards have become more modernized and unique, just playing around with some unique fonts. When it comes to craft and DIY invitations, you can choose to have a wedding invitation written in one card together with an RSVP card, and a card for the directions. You can enclose them with thicker card stock, and fasten it with a ribbon of your wedding motif.

You don’t have to be too advanced or go for other complicated details with your invitation. Simple but elegant can mean having a good choice of font, a clean and readable layout, and a good color combination.

“Weddings can be expensive but one nice way to save money is with craft and DIY – Your guests will love your personalized invites.”

Fun Homemade Wedding Invitations

If you are having a fun destination wedding – a beach wedding, or perhaps a garden wedding that is not too formal and stiff, then you can also have the idea of having a fun wedding invitation. One of the modern invitations I have come across these days is the magazine-layout type of wedding invitation which is something new but a creative style that you can do yourself.

You can be creative when it comes to fun invitations. Cartoons, sketches and even making that newspaper-like invitation can be fun and classy at the same time.

Ideas for DIY Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations are great DIY projects, especially for creative brides and for those who want to cut cost on their wedding . If you are one of those who are thinking of doing the invitation yourself, you may need to scout different ideas for easy wedding invitations.  First, find materials that you can use for your wedding invites – card stocks of different designs and color, vellum paper, ribbons of your preferred color and design, as well as envelope ideas.

I am also impressed with wedding invitations these days that are creatively placed in a box instead of an envelope. Perhaps it is the new trend and even then, it can still be done at home.

Print Yourself Invitation Kit	DIY Wedding Invitation kit	Wilton Wedding Invitation Kits
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Ideas For Homemade Wedding Invitations

Although you can make simple wedding invitations, you can also other techniques to make your invitation unique and  elegant. One way is to emboss the print on your wedding invitation. You can do this with embossing ink and embossing powder, together with a heating tool. You can also choose to emboss a particular design in your invitation if you don’t want an embossed print. You can find these tools at your favorite craft store and you can practice embossing at home any time before venturing into your final DIY wedding invites.

There are indeed many things that you can do with your wedding invitation, even if you will be doing it yourself. Having that creative design, you surely can have an equally beautiful wedding invitation that is a lot cheaper than what is offered in the shops. Your guests will love them.

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Paintball for a stag party(photo by Robert Allinger)

Bachelor parties are notoriously known to be a night of getting wasted and strippers! But you don’t have to follow such bachelor party ideas to be ‘in’ or to have a fun bachelor party. There are other cool bachelor party ideas that you can still enjoy with the guys and not just the usual dirty ones. In fact,  clean fun can mean more fun and can be appreciated by your guests as well.

Paintball is a fun activity to do for your bachelor’s party. For sure, you may want to have the groom’s team win but you can still have fun with the game – a great way to spend the day with a man that will soon have less time for those paintball sessions. In fact, this is one of the bachelor party games ideas that you need to consider if you want a fun bachelor’s party.

Poker for a bachelor's party (photo by maorix(Flickr))

Poker Night – a night of card games and poker can be one of the good bachelor party ideas for the groom to spend a night with his friends and with a little poker game with even a 10-dollar buy-in, the night can be as fun as any bachelor party games. Even with a little budget, you can set-up this poker bachelor party and still have the best fun. You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy the best bachelor party ideas. Simple things like this can be a good idea for parties for the groom.

If the groom loves golf, then why not go golfing for the bachelor’s party? It’s not something that can drain all your physical energy and in fact, you can still enjoy and relax while playing. You can also plan another activity for the night after a day of golfing.

“Simple and easy bachelor party ideas can be a good start to planning a fun guys party.”

Whitewater rafting for an adventure bachelor's party (photo by Ian Hampton)

You can hit the beach if you are near one or you can also arrange for wine tasting sessions or whiskey-tasting. It does not have to be something expensive – you can even arrange your own in a posh bar and enjoy the night after a game of golf.

If you are near a good camping ground, then you can camp out and enjoy several rounds of beers while playing a good poker game or enjoying the fresh air and barbecue.

White water rafting, skiing or fishing – depending also on the likes and the interest of the groom can also be fun bachelor party ideas even without the strippers. Although you can still spend the night away in a posh bar or enjoy a night of drinking, but having some great bonding activities in mind will help make the bachelor party fun but not dirty.

Skydiving for a thrill-filled bachelor's party (photo by Medusa Properties)

For a great outdoor activity and one of the awesome bachelor party ideas, play Frisbee with your friends. This is a good choice of game as it is easy to learn and it is something that is also fun and enjoyable. Simple and easy bachelor party ideas like this can be a good start when planning a fun guys party as well.

How about something adventurous? You can also rent dirt bikes or go skydiving. This for sure is one thing that can add extra excitement for your friends. It may not be one of those affordable bachelor party ideas, but you can save a few dollars by going in groups and getting discounts as well. Not everybody has tried skydiving and this for sure, will make your bachelor’s party more memorable for everyone.

Remember that whatever you choose, with a bit of thinking and imagination you can come up with something unique for your party and all the guys will have a great time.

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