Guest book Wedding

After a long search for the perfect wedding album and guest book I had just about given up. I was really getting tired of searching and coming up empty handed. A friend suggested that I take a look at the wedding accessories available online. So, I took her suggestion and tried the internet. And you know what? Not only did I find the wedding guest book I wanted, but a lot of my other wedding accessories too.

It was the perfect fairy tale guestbook for our wedding. There was even a beautiful pen and holder that went with our theme too. There was also lots of storybook ideas and the perfect wedding album for our wedding photos. There was a lot more wedding decorating ideas than I expected and the choice of accessories was fantastic. We found so many accessories for our flower girl, ring boy and his groomsmen and best man, and I found the nicest items for my bridemaids too.
I’m so glad I didn’t have to go store to store looking for these accessories. Of course, we still had to go to a caterers, a bakery and take care of a photographer and band. We also had to shop for our wedding attire, but most of what I bought for our ceremony and reception, I bought online. Our guestbook wedding items was no where near as expensive as they looked. We got a discount on quite a few of our wedding accessories and decorations. That really helps on the wedding budget for two people just starting out.
I spent a lot of time going over all the fantastic wedding favor ideas they had for my reception. I had to find the best possible thank you favors for our friends and family. My fiance picked out the favors for the guys and I took care of the gifts for the women. We felt that was the best way to do it. I bought wedding carriage candles for our female guests that would add to the ambiance of any storybook reception. My fiance, being a man, chose some pretty cool shot glasses for the guys, even though it didn’t go with the theme, it was something they all liked.
I forgot to mention that when I ordered our wedding guest book and pen, I also ordered an extra. I got one for our wedding ceremony and the other was a guestbook for wedding receptions. I wanted to look back on our reception and remember the guests that were able to hang around to celebrate with us. And boy, did we celebrate! We danced so much my feet were killing me. I’m so glad I picked out the perfect wedding album for our pictures, one with scrapbooking and a special compartment for keepsakes. An invitation, monogrammed napkin and so many lovely little memories fit perfectly in the little compartment of keepsakes.
The time came for us to leave for the airport and we had to leave our friends and family to start on our honeymoon. As we were leaving, some of the guests were giving us their best wishes and congrats, while commenting on the fabulous wedding reception. We had such a wonderful time with our friends and family, I certainly hope they did too.
I had no idea where he was taking me for our honeymoon until we arrived. I couldn’t have been more surprised to find out we were spending the next seven days in Orlando at a Walt Disney World Resort. He thought a fairytale wedding deserved a fairytale honeymoon. I not only have wedding pictures, but a whole separate album just for our honeymoon photos and I just had to get them developed as soon as we got back.Source URL: https://unknowablejourney.blogspot.com/search/label/Chinese%20wedding%20dress
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5 Tips For Bridal Accessories

The first of five tips for bridal accessories is the theme. If you plan a theme wedding, you will want to plan everything down to the honeymoon. Planning a theme wedding require a little browsing before you define the theme. If you pick a theme that is hard to shop for, you will have a hard time finding bridal accessories. You want to find something that is easy to shop for and something that is easy to put together. You do not want to pick something that will consume all your time. Planning your wedding takes time enough without adding a theme that requires any more time.

The second of five tips for bridal accessories is the dress, shoes, headpiece and flowers. If you are planning a theme wedding, you do not want to buy a dress and shoes that will not fit the theme of the wedding. If you plane a themed wedding, you need to also look at dresses, shoes and headpieces to fit the theme. After all, this is the entire idea about a theme wedding. Your flowers should also relate to the theme of your wedding. If you are having a tropical wedding, you are not going to use calla lilies. Match the flowers to the theme.
The third of five tips for bridal accessories is the ceremony itself. Many brides have themed wedding to move away from traditional ceremonies and have a different type of service. If you have a beach theme, you are not going to want the ceremony to be a traditional service. Your guests will appreciate your creativity more if you keep the ceremony in tune with the theme. You can the have the traditional vows or some couples make their own vows, which add to the beauty of the theme wedding.
The fourth thing you want to keep in mind is the reception. Since your wedding is represented by a theme, you want to keep the reception as close to the theme as possible. You may have a country theme or a fairy tale theme, either way, you want to have table décor, decorations and wedding favors that match your theme wedding. There are twists to every theme wedding, but if you plan everything down to the honeymoon, you can be assured you will have the best themed wedding ever. This is the main reason for having a themed wedding.
The last tip for bridal accessories is the honeymoon. Although you will be spending it somewhere other than the reception hall, you might still want to carry out the theme. Whether you have a hotel room or your own home, you can add some decorations to the room to carry the theme into the next day. Many brides plan such themes for the honeymoon right down to the type of lingerie they will wear. Keeping these five tips in mind should help you plan a great themed wedding and assure you that you will find all the bridal accessories you need to have the perfect wedding.Source URL: https://unknowablejourney.blogspot.com/search/label/Chinese%20wedding%20dress
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A Saudi Arabian wedding celebration

I had been informed that the women like to dress up to the nines for these occasions so a trip was made the week before to downtown Olaya in search of the perfect ball gown. The Saudi women here like bright and flashy gowns with lots of colour and a generous serving of jewels and all things that sparkle, however, I was looking for something a little more subdued but equally as glamorous. I got lucky again and found a beautiful dress in the second store I looked in that couldn't match up with anything in the other stores I went to. I did see some other lovely dresses though so I know where to go back to in the future. Prayer time rolled around so the time was spent window shopping in Faisaliah Mall, where I stumbled across a pair of shoes and bag that was the exact match for my dress (with a price tag to match). My shopping partner even managed to bargain them down a few hundred Riyals, in a retail store, champion! Back at the dress shop more bargaining was done and I left with the perfect outfit for the wedding.




Fast forward to Wednesday evening (having spent the majority of the week in bed with the flu) and I was back in the beautician's chair having my hair done. I mentioned to her that I was going to a Saudi wedding and she told me she used to style the Saudi girl's hair so would give me a fitting Saudi wedding hairstyle. Half a tin of hairspray later, I was out the door with gorgeous hair and made my way back to the house to gown up and head out to the celebration.

I knew a little bit about Saudi weddings already from reading about Saudi customs so I was aware that the function would be segregated. Upon arriving at the function centre the women went into an entrance on one side of the building while the men went into another. That was the last sighting of the men for the rest of the evening. I heard that they sat around together with the groom and ate, drank ghawa (Arabic coffee) and talked. I think even a little traditional dancing took place, but mainly eating, drinking and talking. The bride never made an appearance at the men's party.

On the women's side was where all the fun was had. Inside the ladies entrance was a foyer where all of the women removed their abayas and veils and primped themselves up in front of a huge mirror placed against one wall. Underneath the all-encompassing black was a rainbow of coloured dresses, sparkling jewellery, meticulous hairstyles and perfectly applied makeup. My phone and abaya was taken off me at the entrance (no photos allowed of course). Looking around, I had a sudden realisation that I had no idea what to do next. The women arriving were making their way over to a line of women who must have been the bride and groom's family and greeting them but my complete lack of Arabic conversation skills made me a little nervous about trying to do the same. Inside the hall the room was divided in half with an aisle down the middle. Women were making their way to the sea of tables on either side. Everyone else looked extremely confident in their movements and here I was, the lone Westerner with no Arabic skills, frozen in the lobby with no idea what to do next. A few moment's later I was approached by a young lady who spoke to me in English and directed me towards an empty table where I sat, conscious of the small children who's eyes were instantly glued to me.

About an hour and a half passed (now 10pm) and the tables had filled and the band began setting up. Three women who spoke very little English sat down at my table and despite our lack of communication skills were very friendly and accommodating. Ghawa and Saudi sweets were served on the table and the women in the room were constantly moving from one table to another, greeting family and friends. The matriarchs of the families could be seen throughout the room as they did not remove their head covering and everyone made a point to greet them and ensure they were comfortable. The band begun banging on drums and singing in Arabic so some of the girls made their way up to the dance floor at the front of the room and timidly started dancing. A few more songs later and the dance floor was sufficiently full and the girls were having a lot of fun.

Something interesting to note here is that these functions are sometimes used by the matriarchs to choose a suitable bride for their sons. In fact I was told that the bride herself had been chosen in such a way. Now cultural differences aside, it is no wonder that the girls go to great efforts to beautify themselves and make sure that they are noticed at these functions and I do know that there were some rather influential families present at this party.

By now it was 11.30pm and the party was still in full swing. The only food that had been served was assorted finger food carried around by the waiting staff. Suddenly they dimmed the lights and everyone rushed back to their seats. The bride was here! At the back of the room was a staircase that lead up into a mezzanine level where the bride was to make her entrance. Two women positioned themselves at the bottom of the staircase with a video camera and some Arabic music was fed through the speakers. The bride appeared, surrounded by four assistants who ensured that her dress was at all times perfectly positioned. She wore a magnificent white dress with sparkling jewels down the front and a sweeping white hat on her head. Its obviously extremely hard to explain but she looked absolutely stunning. The bride stood for a moment and took her first step down the staircase. The assistants smoothed her skirt and stepped back while the bride stood for what appeared to be a carefully rehearsed period of time (about 2 minutes) before taking her next step. The music played on a constant loop and the bride never faltered in her 'step, smooth, wait' pattern. The entire procession down to the stage at the front took about 30 minutes. Once she had reached the front and presented herself to everyone the young girls rushed up on the stage to present her with gifts. After this she disappeared again. This was the only time I saw the bride for the entire evening.

During this time a woman seated at the table next to me leant over and asked me where I was from. When I told her that I was from Australia she explained to me that she had spent many years in America with her husband some time ago. Her English skills were quite good so we chatted a little and she introduced me to her family and explained some things to me about the wedding. After the bride was finished and the lights came back on she grabbed my hand and rushed me towards some doors at the back of the room. It was dinner time! By now it was after midnight and everyone must have been famished because there was a mad rush to the buffet tables. My new friend N grabbed me a plate and piled it high with a bit of everything and we found a table to sit and eat.

After dinner we made our way back to the main room and were greeted by women spraying perfume on my hands (so I could pat it on my skin) and handing out mints. They also came around with a vessel of smoldering chips of oud that the women placed under their hair and veils (if they were wearing one). The music started up again and the dance floor came alive. By 1.30am I was worn out and ready to go but I could tell that the party would go on for some time yet. Outside the men were waiting patiently for their wives and daughters to appear, they congregated in groups and continued the conversations they were having inside. I found my ride and headed home having felt that I got to experience a piece of Saudi culture that many expats never get the opportunity to.Source URL: https://unknowablejourney.blogspot.com/search/label/Chinese%20wedding%20dress
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Beautiful Chinese Wedding Dress


This is the picture of Chinese wedding dress. The specific characteristic of Chinese wedding dress is the color which is bright. It is amazing wedding dress.





Saturday, 28 November 2009

Beautiful Muslim Wedding Dress by Naziehah



Beautiful wedding Gown originally uploaded by naziehah.



Here is the beautiful Muslim wedding dress which can give inspiration in designing a beautiful wedding gown.









Thursday, 12 November 2009

amsale fall 2010



















Gorgeousness from the Fall 2010 Amsale line. (photos: Brides.com)


Friday, 6 November 2009

Wedding Place Card Holders




Using Place Card Holder Wedding Favors are not only functional, but can easily be coordinated to reflect your wedding theme. Sometimes during the hustle and bustle of planning a wedding, small details can be overlooked that can lead to embarrassing moments. For instance, imagine the chaos that would ensue if you should forget the importance of place cards at the wedding reception.


Visit our selection of Place Card Holder Wedding Favors Even the smallest gathering of family and friends is made more pleasant when everyone can easily find their assigned seat.


But for some, the whole idea behind assigned seating may not be clear; why not just let everyone sit where they want? Of course you could do that, but what happens when a couple wants to sit together but they cannot find two seats at the same table? Using place cards eliminates the situation from occurring; and the holder makes a prominent display which is impossible to miss.





Place cards serve another function: they show recognition and respect to your guest. It gives them an understanding of who is at their table and eases the introduction process for your guests who may not know each other. Many couples who use placecard holders find that they can play the role of souvenir of the wedding for guests.





How do you choose this item? Start by looking at the overall theme or feeling of the wedding: what you would like your guest to remember most about the occasion? High glamour-style weddings might use a movie clapboard style or the fashion pink purse theme. Wedding themes that take their cue from nature like autumn weddings might use a leaf design or a wine yard motif. Weddings are family celebrations that include friends and associates in a most personal way. Choosing a design that reflects the couples love for each other is the essential idea, how you express it is up to you.


Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Wedding Dress Shopping














Wedding Dress Shopping


Suitable Wedding Bed








Suitable Wedding Bed


Romantic Wedding Night








Romantic Wedding Night


Red Hot Wedding Dress Style














Red Hot Wedding Dress Style


Japanese Wedding Kimono








Japanese Wedding Kimono


Maternity Bridal Gowns














Maternity Bridal Gowns


Sexy White Wedding Lingerie








Sexy White Wedding Lingerie


Sexy Black Evening Gown








Sexy Black Evening Gown


Romantic Wedding Bed














Romantic Wedding Bed


Tuesday, 3 November 2009

happy thanksgiving!

I am going to take a break this week for Thanksgiving and will be back in action November 30th. My gratitude list is long but here are the top 5 things I am grateful for this year:





1) Thankful that my family is healthy and happy (mostly!).


2) Thankful for my wonderful friends who are supportive and enthusiastic about everything I do.


3) So grateful for the amazing doors that are opening for my business and all of the brides who have shared their love for my work.


4) Thankful for all of you out in blog-land who inspire me to look for beauty everywhere.


5) Thankful that I get to get up every day to do work that I love.





I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and are able to spend it with those you love.


(photo: a field journal - make the sparkly pumpkins by brushing the pumpkins with glue and cover in iridescent glitter)


Blue Wedding Dress














Blue Wedding Dress


jessica + jeff

























Gorgeous fall wedding shot by photographer Jose Villa. Great rustic details and I adore the headband Jessica wore. Long, flowing hair is definitely back in.


etsy friday
















Lovely pearl creations by Etsy seller Erin Keys.

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