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A memorable wedding is one that is personal. It says something about the bride and groom, their relationship and interests are somehow reflected in the details and planning. Guests will walk away knowing that you shared a piece of your life and something very special with them. The wedding favors and decorations can play a big part of this. Take for example a couple that met playing recreational baseball on the weekends or maybe a couple that takes off every weekend they can to play 18 holes of golf together and watch golf on television when they can’t play. Consider a sports themed wedding and incorporate touches of these interests into the scheme of the day.

Your guests arrive as you walk down the aisle to the ballpark ‘charge’ theme. Okay, maybe you don’t want to take it that far, however I have seen a bride and groom walk out of the to an upbeat hockey theme, and everyone was full of smiles because for them, it was perfect. It was very unique and very personal. For the golf enthusiasts you can find a wonderful collection of favors and attendants gifts that can make the same type of personal statement.

The collection is huge with executive putter set, personalized golf towel, monogrammed golf shoe bag or a belt clip with ball markers. All very practical gifts for the golf enthusiasts who want to focus on the love of golf. These items can even be used ahead of the big day for door prizes or draw prizes at a stag and doe party, or bachelorette or bachelor party. For the guys around a poker table a personalized set of poker chips would make a great gift. A baseball bat with a personalized message will hit a home run with any ball player. Sports mugs with engraved messages, dates, names or initials would lend itself to any sports minded couple. Most ball player, hockey players, or sporting people do it for the social aspect and participate in the meals, drinks and gatherings after games.

Whether it’s a sports mug to toast the happy couple, or a putter set, these novel gifts will be the icing on the cake for your wedding day. The addition of something very personal to the two of you will create a warm and intimate feeling for your guests, whether you have 20 people there or 200 people. Wedding favors and decoration done as a sports themed wedding for the couple that is involved in an activity they share and they are passionate about can make for a unique setting and a day that will be memorable for everyone there.

Use wedding favors and decorations wisely to add charm and elegance to your wedding ceremony and the wedding reception tables.

Other than your wedding day and birth of your first child, your hens night would have to be one event which is remembered by every bride.

There are many arguments as to what a hens night should be.  There is no right or wrong answer, a hens night is what you or your bridesmaids make of it.  Whether it be a quiet affair where you get together with good friends and have dinner and a few drinks and talk about old times or to the more adventurous club seeking, stripper teasing, boat cruises, horse races, dares, the opportunities are endless.

‘Hens Night’ is said to have come from the flowering plant henna.  Henna is part of many wedding traditions across the world including Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.  Part of the tradition was to extract dye from the henna plant which today is commonly used for temporary tattoos and tattoo the brides hand so she would be purified and free of all evil.  Whilst these traditions are still in place, Hens nights have certainly come along way from then but you can get the idea there are many ways to make your hens night unique and one to remember.

Hens nights can be tame or wild.  They all should be organised by the bridesmaids and not the bride herself (brides must let go at some point!).  Just remember bridesmaids have been put in place for a reason and they usually are those who are closest to you so they should know exactly what will work for you and what wont.  If you chose bridesmaids correctly then what they plan for your hens night will definitely result in one to remember.  Let them have fun, the more boundaries you place on them the more fun you take out of the event.  Even the tamest of hens parties can be given life with some hens night novelties and decorations, there’s some great fun stuff on the market these days. All hens events should be themed so they stand out from the rest, it’s not just the bride you want to remember this occasion forever, you want all friends and family to remember it as a grand occasion.    

This is the last time the bride has complete freedom before she gets hitched.  Let your imagination take over; stop at nothing to make this occasion one to remember. Do not be put off if you have to invite the mother in law, there is no law written that you have to change your plans for those attending.  If anything the more you plan, the more exciting you make it the more people you will keep happy! Start planning now and make your next hens night a blast and one to remember!

Belinda has expertise in Retail Sales, Sport Administration, Charity Fundraising, Marketing & PR and is currently Managing Director of an online store dedicated to hens nights

Weddings on a budget

A major misconception that a lot of people have when planning a wedding or other special event is that they are going to spend an absurd amount of money. While in some cases this unavoidably happens, there are lots of tips and shortcuts that you can use to save money and still end up with the event of your dreams.

If you are just starting to plan your wedding, the first money saving idea you want to think about is when the your special day will be. You can save yourself a huge amount of money if you get married in the months of January, February, March, or November, which are all considered “off-season.” Also, having your wedding on any day during the week except for Saturday is also a price lowering option.

Want that perfect wedding dress, but don’t want to dive into your savings account to get it?  One way to do so is renting your dress instead of buying it. A lot of places offer this option to allow brides to spend money on other items. If you have time to plan in advance, consider purchasing your wedding shoes in the summer, when white shoes are most popular. Just remember that no one is going to know how much you spent. What is important is that you are happy with how you look!

Another mistake that a lot of brides tend to make is spending too much money on invitations, decorations, or party favors. To make your invitations more personal and less expensive, make them yourself. There are a number of paper stores and websites available where you can find original and creative ideas. Ask your florist if it is possible to rent flowers or plants for decorations. Also, don’t hesitate to stop by your local dollar store and check out their party favors selection. Sometimes you can find something that you saw somewhere else for much less!

Along with all of these tips, just remember to think about what you really want for your wedding and see if you can find a less expensive route. If you have a friend who enjoys photography as a hobby, hire them at a cheaper price to take your photos. Ask a friend with a fancy or unique car to borrow theirs for the day of transportation. You might know someone who has a band or that used to DJ. Give them a call!

Getting married doesn’t have to drain your bank account. Your wedding is the most important day of your life and you should be able to look back at it with nothing but joy!

Emily Kantrowitz is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.

Giving adult gifts for the bedroom can be an intimidating thing if you have never been that intimate with the person you are giving them to. Even if you are, what people do behind closed doors is a deeply personal thing, and that’s why it is only for special occasions that you will find yourself in the situation, unless you are actually one half of a couple. Even so, most people only give the gift of lingerie for bachelorette parties or special occasions.

But why should that be? Lingerie of any kind makes a great gift ? particularly leather lingerie and leather corsets. Here are the top five reasons why you will want to consider them as ideas the next time a situation calls for it:

5. Sexy leather lingerie fits your budget.

While sexy leather lingerie is certainly not free, you will be surprised at just how affordable it can be. Ribbon and lace-up leather corsets and lingerie can be purchased for less than $100, and are sure to sizzle up the bedroom with their sleek, revealing looks.

4. Sexy leather lingerie offers choices.

Cupless and see-through leather corsets offer a unique, bad girl look that any man will find hard to resist. Furthermore, ribbon attachments can deliver the naughty schoolgirl look that will make him swoon.

3. Sexy leather lingerie allows couples to live out specialized fantasies.

With the workaday lifestyle many women and men are forced to face, it is not an exaggeration to say that couples often see less of one another than they do their colleagues and co-workers. Routines can sometimes kill the creative aspects of a healthy sex life, but with leather lingerie, men and women can find common ground with a specialized look for a specialized fantasy.

2. Sexy leather lingerie turns up the heat in the bedroom.

As an extension of #3, the specialized look of leather lingerie allows a couple’s sex life to go from workmanlike to a real workout. Avoiding redundancy is one of the keys to a healthy sex life. Men love women in control, and nothing spells out control like sexy leather corsets hugging the beautiful curves of the women who wear them.

1. Sexy leather lingerie empowers the recipient.

Perhaps the best reason of all is more one-sided. Any woman who feels strong, or can be made to feel that way, is better in every aspect of her life ? not just in the bedroom. Leather lingerie implies strength and control, and will allow her to feel that way in the throes of passion. It gives her something to look forward to when she gets home at night for a feeling of empowerment that will carry over into her daily life.

Make her feel like she deserves, in the bedroom and out, with the gift of sexy leather lingerie. Sleek, luxurious, and affordable leather corsets are yours to give for less than $100. The enjoyment it will bring will go far beyond the cost. You will be glad you made the purchase. More importantly, she will be glad you did.

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The maid/matron of honor is a very important position reserved for the bride’s closest friend or family member. If you have recently been asked to be a maid or matron of honor, you are probably on Cloud Nine, but at the same time you may be completely unaware of your duties and some extra things you could be doing to help out your over-stressed bride, because as a maid or matron of honor, your number one concern is the bride, and you should make yourself available to her by following these key steps.
1.)    Whatever tasks your bride may assign to you, whether it’s one or one hundred, be sure to complete them in a timely manner and make sure they meet your bride’s expectations. Your friend is already stressed, and the last thing she needs is for you not to complete or halfway do something she asked of you.
2.)    The bride will want your involvement in every aspect of her special day, including shopping for “the dress”. The bride’s gown is, to most brides, the most important part of the wedding. It is important, as her friend that you accompany her and assist her in picking out a dress that is not only beautiful, but also flattering.
3.)    You should be prepared to purchase all of your wedding attire including dress, shoes, and jewelry. Most brides will expect you to pay for one or all of these items as your “gift” to them. A way to make this as cost friendly for you as possible, is to not only be honest with your bride about a price range, but also to accompany the bride to look at bridesmaids dresses. This way you can help the bride decide on the most affordable and beautiful dress that will not only compliment you, but also the other bridesmaids.
4.)    It is your responsibility to host, organize, and pay for the bachelorette party, even if the other bridesmaids choose not to help. You should also offer to throw the bridal shower, if no one else has offered to host one. If someone else has offered to host the bridal shower, you should make plans to attend and help any way that you can.
5.)    The day of the wedding, you should make sure that the bride’s overnight bag or suitcases for their honeymoon get placed in their “wedding day escape vehicle”. By taking over this responsibility, you are helping your bride with one last thing she won’t to remember.
6.)    As the maid of honor, it is always a good idea to have a “wedding day survival kit” prepared. This “survival kit” could include items like: bobby pins and a travel size can of hairspray, for bridal hair mishaps or touch-ups. As well as, safety pins and self adhesive Velcro, for possible dress disasters.
7.)    FIX THE BRIDE’S TRAIN ON HER DRESS. The number one mistake I see many maid of honors making is the lack of concern to the bride’s dress during the ceremony. You have to remember that the wedding is not about you, and your number one goal is to help make this the best day of your bride’s life. The best way you can do that is to pay attention to the little things, like her train.
8.)    Not only will you be assisting her with the train on her dress, but you will also be holding her bouquet during the vows, and any other part of the ceremony where she will need her hands free. You will also be in charge of the groom’s ring. Whether you get his ring from her the day before or moments before, its important that you get it from her so that she won’t have to worry about where it is or who has it.
9.)    You should plan on helping the bride in changing or making adjustments to her gown before going to the reception, whether that is bustling her gown or helping her change into a different one, its important that you help her get that done as quickly as possible. You should also make sure you have her make-up bag handy to help her with any make-up or hair touch-ups before the reception.
10.)    You will also need to prepare a speech for the reception. This speech should be just a few heartfelt words about what the bride has meant to you and what well wishes you may have for the new couples future together. It should be no more than three minutes long and it often helps to compose it before hand, instead of moments before the speech.

While these are not all the responsibilities you will have as a maid/matron of honor these are some of the important ones. You should keep in mind that your job is to help the bride, no matter how dull or tedious a job she gives you may be; you should still aspire to do it to the best of your ability.

Welcome to my lens! My name is Liz and passion in life is event planning and weddings. I’ll be honest, I have been a bridesmaid quite a number of times (I feel like that movie “27 dresses” tells my life story!) Although I’m only beginning to feel the itch to walk down the aisle on my own, I love being involved in and helping plan weddings. I sometimes think I have seen it all when it comes to weddings so I love to write about cool things I find or see at the weddings I help plan or attend.

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