<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Back Yard Weddings</title>
	<atom:link href="http://backyardweddings.net/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://backyardweddings.net</link>
	<description>For All Your Outdoor Wedding Needs</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:32 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>The Enchanted Las Vegas Wedding</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/the-enchanted-las-vegas-wedding</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/the-enchanted-las-vegas-wedding#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/the-enchanted-las-vegas-wedding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The magical oasis of Las Vegas, known for its gambling, hot night clubs, and its many wedding chapels is waiting for you. Las Vegas has nearly year round sunshine and is a perfect romantic get away for couples of any age. With traditional and themed wedding chapels, Las Vegas offers limitless possibilities for the perfect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The magical oasis of Las Vegas, known for its gambling, hot night clubs, and its many wedding chapels is waiting for you. Las Vegas has nearly year round sunshine and is a perfect romantic get away for couples of any age. With traditional and themed wedding chapels, Las Vegas offers limitless possibilities for the perfect wedding experience. </p>
<p>	Weddings in Las Vegas are time treasured year round events with many of the chapels performing ceremonies twenty four hours a day. Not only are there many wedding chapels in Las Vegas, but there are countless numbers of events to participate in after the wedding vows have been said. Many Las Vegas wedding chapels offer Las Vegas wedding packages that couple the wedding ceremony with events that take place on the surrounding Las Vegas strip.</p>
<p>These events include musical shows, singing, and much more. Wedding chapels in Las Vegas are known for their speed and ease of preparation as the chapels do all the prep work for you. All that is required is for you to make travel arrangements and invite your guests. </p>
<p>	Las Vegas wedding packages vary in price. Many include hotel reservations, live music, video or DVD of the event, pictures of the ceremony, limousine rides, and catering. Some of the more expensive packages can be up to five thousand dollars, whilst the less expensive ones begin as low as two hundred dollars. Some of the themed weddings offered by Las Vegas wedding chapels include Elvis, Star Trek, general love themes, and a host of celebrity impersonators. Traditional wedding chapels are also available for a more romantic atmosphere.</p>
<p>	When traveling to Las Vegas for your wedding it is important to remember to bring along legal documentation so that your wedding can be performed. Make sure that you bring along either your driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate. Also fifty five dollars cash for purchase of the marriage certificate. As with most states in the U.S., you must also be eighteen to get married or have your parents consent to do so.</p>
<p>	When traveling to Vegas for your Las Vegas wedding, it may be beneficial to consult a wedding planner. There is a lot to do in Vegas and if you are unprepared when you arrive the amount of activities could be mind numbing. By hiring a wedding planner they can simply provide a list of local things to do, which you select from and then they make all the arrangements for you. This leaves you free to enjoy your romantic get away without having to worry about all the details. There is a reason Las Vegas weddings are so popular.</p>
<p>	 The lack of stress and the amount of unbelievable fun make Las Vegas one of the most active marriage destinations in the world. With hundreds of competitive chapels to select from, you’re guaranteed to find something for your perfect wedding experience. So what are you waiting for? Book a package at a Las Vegas wedding chapel and see what all the fuss is about today. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/the-enchanted-las-vegas-wedding/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Tips for your Wedding Reception Decoration</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/tips-for-your-wedding-reception-decoration</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/tips-for-your-wedding-reception-decoration#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/tips-for-your-wedding-reception-decoration</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[They say that looking into the details is the secret to having a successful wedding event. Part of these important details is your wedding reception decoration. Having great wedding reception decoration can add to the great memories that you have on your big day and can help guests have a wonderful time. Let’s take a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They say that looking into the details is the secret to having a successful wedding event. Part of these important details is your wedding reception decoration. Having great wedding reception decoration can add to the great memories that you have on your big day and can help guests have a wonderful time. Let’s take a look at some basic tips for your wedding reception decoration.</p>
<p>Don’t forget the basics.</p>
<p>We almost do not need to mention this but then some people just forget the basics. Never forget that your wedding reception decoration should be in line with your major theme. Your wedding reception decoration therefore should essentially have the same flavor and look as your wedding ceremony site decoration and should be in line with your color theme.</p>
<p>Set your point of view.</p>
<p>A lot of couples base their wedding preparations on the point of view of budget. If you don’t have a lot of cash to spend on your wedding reception decoration then you naturally have to go for simple decorations. If money is not an issue then be ready to have complicated and expensive designs that will reflect your taste and sense of style. Aside from the budget, you also need to consider the size and location of the venue.</p>
<p>Limit the colors.</p>
<p>Some couples simply cannot decide on one color theme and set out for wedding reception decoration with contrasting colors. At the most, you can have two colors. The best wedding reception decoration color however should be a single color in different shades. This will give your reception area a classy, dignified and unified look.</p>
<p>Ask for different opinions.</p>
<p>Your wedding reception decoration idea may seem fabulous to you but do consider asking others to help. Other people may either have better ideas or they may be able to tell if your idea will not fit your theme or goes against good taste.</p>
<p>Visit the venue.</p>
<p>Ask your reception venue for tips, advice and guidelines. Your wedding reception decoration should be according to the limits set by your reception site. You should also inform the reception site management ahead of time what you plan to do. They may also offer you help or they may include the decorations in their package deal.</p>
<p>Be on the safe side.</p>
<p>If you want to be on the safe side then you can go for decorations that are all time favorites. You can have candles for example for an outdoor evening reception or for a classic ballroom reception. You can also have wedding reception decoration that will fit the season such as white cloth, tulle and silk for the winter season and fresh plants and flowers for the spring season. Neither of the two ideas will work well if the seasons were switched.</p>
<p>Be creative.</p>
<p>You can be more creative with your wedding reception decoration either for added style or to cut costs. You may have multi purpose place cards for example that will work as a place card, decoration and giveaway. You can also experiment with orchids in water vials tucked into guest napkins. If you want to remember everyone on your special day you can have centerpieces that will double as paper and pen holders so that every guest can leave you a special note. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/tips-for-your-wedding-reception-decoration/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-invitation-wording</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-invitation-wording#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-invitation-wording</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The bride and groom have many decisions to make during the wedding planning process. Once the major decisions are made, such as the date, location, and guest list, then the bride and groom should order their wedding invitations. It is a general rule that wedding invitations be sent to guests six to eight weeks prior [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The bride and groom have many decisions to make during the wedding planning process. Once the major decisions are made, such as the date, location, and guest list, then the bride and groom should order their wedding invitations. It is a general rule that wedding invitations be sent to guests six to eight weeks prior to the wedding. This allows for the guests to make sure they have that day free and makes travel arrangements if necessary. In order to send out these invitations, the bride and groom need to choose the right wedding invitation wording.</p>
<p>If the bride and groom have chosen a theme for their wedding, then this should be expressed through the wedding invitation. It will also help them to choose their wedding invitation wording. The bride and groom need to consider whether their wedding is going to be a formal event, a casual event, or something entirely different. This will need to be expressed through the invitation and the wedding invitation wording. This is important because it will convey to the guests what they can expect from the wedding as well as clue them in to a proper gift and so they dress appropriately as well.</p>
<p>Wedding invitation wording is not one of the more difficult decisions that the bride and groom will need to make. Luckily, every wedding invitation retailer has plenty of examples of the most popular wedding invitation wording. The bride and groom can use one of these examples and simply insert their personal information. They may also combine several examples to meet their needs. If they are creative, then the bride and groom may choose to write their own wedding invitation wording. Regardless of what they choose, the wedding invitation wording should mesh with the wedding atmosphere while providing all of the pertinent information.</p>
<p>The bride and groom need to make sure that all of this crucial information is included in the wedding invitation wording. The invitation generally begins with the names of the people who are hosting the wedding, unless the bride and groom are hosting it themselves. This is followed by the names of the bride and groom. This should be included so that distant relatives and family friends have the names of both bride and groom in order to address cards and gifts properly. The next information included should be the date, time, and location of the ceremony. If the reception will be held at a different location or is not directly following the ceremony, then this information should be included as well. If the bride and groom are not including reply cards with their invitations, then the reply information should be included as well. All of this information is necessary for the guests to have and should be included in the wedding invitation wording.</p>
<p>Wedding invitation wording is one of the more fun choices that the bride and groom will make during the wedding planning process. It should not be stressful like some of the other planning. It gives the bride and groom the opportunity to express their personal style. Since guests need all of this information, the wedding invitation wording is crucial and should not be taken too lightly! </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-invitation-wording/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Do You Want To Have A Perfect Wedding?</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/do-you-want-to-have-a-perfect-wedding</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/do-you-want-to-have-a-perfect-wedding#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/do-you-want-to-have-a-perfect-wedding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every couple would like to have a perfect wedding. In fact, wedding should be one of the most important events in our lives. In this article, the way to plan a perfect wedding will be discussed.
Plan your wedding as early as possible
You have to start planning for your wedding once you decide to get married. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every couple would like to have a perfect wedding. In fact, wedding should be one of the most important events in our lives. In this article, the way to plan a perfect wedding will be discussed.<br />
Plan your wedding as early as possible<br />
You have to start planning for your wedding once you decide to get married. You will find that you need to make tremendous amount of decisions and you will also need to stand a lot of pressure, especially pressure from your family. You will certainly find it less stressful if you have plenty of time to make the decisions. It will only be a mess if you make the decision too late or have the essential items done in the last minute.<br />
Your budget<br />
The very first thing for your wedding planning is your budget. It is always a good idea to control your budget well. It will be unwisely to make everything out of your budget. Wedding planning is in fact the art of balancing your preferences and budget.<br />
Research<br />
You will need to do a lot of research in order to make your wedding perfect. You will need to find vendors for different items of your wedding. If you can devote more time to research on your wedding, it will be a lot easier for you to have your wedding perfect. There is no short cut to do your research. The key is to ask and search on the web and bridal magazines.<br />
Your Planning<br />
A good planning is a must. You need to be very clear on the schedule and money allocated for each item. You will also review your wedding plan from time to time in order to make it more perfect. It also helps you to minimize the risk of missing items. It will be a big problem if you find that you miss something on your big day. For example, if you do not plan your wedding favor well, you may not get what you really want on your big day. As a result, you should always review and discuss the plan with your spouse in order to make sure that nothing will be missing in your plan.<br />
Rehearsal<br />
It will be perfect if you can have a rehearsal for your wedding. It can help you to find out if anything is missing or something you have not been consider before. This will make your wedding smoother.<br />
Items to consider<br />
Here are some of the most essential items you need to consider in your wedding planning:<br />
1 wedding date<br />
2 wedding bands<br />
3 venue<br />
4 reception hall<br />
5 cake<br />
6 wedding photography<br />
7 stationery<br />
8 favors<br />
9 guest list<br />
10 gift registry<br />
11 music for the reception<br />
12 honeymoon<br />
Control your temper<br />
As discussed before, you will need to stand a lot of pressure during your wedding planning. You have to learn to control your temper. Losing temper cannot help to solve problems. You should communicate with your spouse and family if you find any difficulties in your wedding planning. By doing this you will certainly find your wedding planning an enjoyable and memorable job. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/do-you-want-to-have-a-perfect-wedding/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Wedding Favors &#8211; The Special Tradition</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-favors-the-special-tradition</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-favors-the-special-tradition#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-favors-the-special-tradition</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Handing out wedding favors has always been the traditional way to thank your guests and show them your appreciation for everything that they&#8217;ve ever done for you. Wedding favors often bring your whole theme together and are a great way to add some functionality to your wedding tables by choosing wedding favors that also double [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Handing out wedding favors has always been the traditional way to thank your guests and show them your appreciation for everything that they&#8217;ve ever done for you. Wedding favors often bring your whole theme together and are a great way to add some functionality to your wedding tables by choosing wedding favors that also double as decorative pieces that add some distinct panache to your already stylish wedding.<br />
Wedding favors serve as a testament to your wedding in each and every one of your guests&#8217; homes. Each guest witnessed the lovely wedding reception that you had and the caring relationship between you and your new spouse and then they take a beautiful wedding favor home with them to help them remember your day forever.<br />
Your wedding favors should be a complete reflection of you theme, your love, and your appreciation for all the family and friends that you invited to your special celebration. You should choose wedding favors that are useful in the home or just simply gorgeous when they are on display. Popular wedding favors are candles, treats, and chocolate because they are pretty much universally loved but you need to feel free to break tradition and give out something that shows off your unique personality. There are lots of great contemporary wedding favors out there that will shock your guests and get you a lot of praise from them.<br />
Finding wedding favors can be a big part of your wedding planning but you shouldn&#8217;t ever let it become a chore. This is why I&#8217;ll give you a few examples of what you can find online when shopping for wedding favors. Wedding favors can be found very easily online and online shopping is often more effective because you can do it right from your home, order, and have everything shipped to your doorstep without any hassle. So try shopping online for some added convenience without restricting any of your options, in fact, you may even find more online than you can find in bridal stores or stores that carry party accessories. You should truly give your guests something spectacular to take home with them so that they know how much you really did appreciate their support on the most special day of your life. The following examples are just a very few representations of the multifarious themed and personalized wedding favors and bridal shower favors that are available online right at your fingertips at this instant just waiting for you to order them and give them to your guests to put a smile on everyone&#8217;s face.<br />
Cheeseboard and Knife Favor:<br />
This cheese cutting board is imprinted with several beautiful wine glasses and grape leaf patterns. There is also an elegant knife included. The favor is packaged in a great deluxe box topped off with a white mesh bow. This wedding favor will add some culture and sophistication to any wedding and will show your guests that you are a true connoisseur of fine wines and foods. Your guests will certainly love this useful wedding favor that they can use at their own social events and display in creative ways in their homes so that they will always remember your special wedding.<br />
Candle Lamp Favors:<br />
This is a six and a half inch tall base and stem with a votive candle holder at the top making this an elegant candle lamp that your guests can display in their homes and have an incandescent shine on everything around the candle lamp. The stem of the lamp is engraved with the bold four letter word of &#8216;LOVE&#8217; to remind your guests why they were gathered at your wedding reception. The candle holder is of frosted glass and adds an elegant shade to the light of the candle. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-favors-the-special-tradition/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Wedding Handkerchiefs</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-handkerchiefs</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-handkerchiefs#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-handkerchiefs</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Variation in styles, textures, fabrics, colors and lengths of wedding handkerchiefs are available to suit different wedding and bridal party occasions. Many of these gift items can also be customized and personalized as per the need and requirement of the celebration.
The Gentleman Plain Handkerchief is a pure cotton made crisscross pattern gift accessory, suitably designed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Variation in styles, textures, fabrics, colors and lengths of wedding handkerchiefs are available to suit different wedding and bridal party occasions. Many of these gift items can also be customized and personalized as per the need and requirement of the celebration.<br />
The Gentleman Plain Handkerchief is a pure cotton made crisscross pattern gift accessory, suitably designed to greet and receive the guests at wedding ceremonies. Name initials, monogram, and wedding date can be embroidered on it in order to give rich feel of artistry and elegance. The soft look and feel of the fabric will simply multiply the grace of their wedding regalia.The white embroidered Grape Vine Handkerchief in cotton made fabric features a bunch of grapes interspersed with a leaf pattern.<br />
This gift item forms a unique blend of sensuality and elegance, besides a great reception idea for acknowledging the presence of esteemed guests at the wedding ceremony.It is also beautifully adorned with personalized name initials, wedding dates and monogram to render a personal touch to the mood of the occasion. The He Loves Me-Daisy Handkerchief is a great wedding souvenir and symbolizes the very essence of love, devotion, and dedication and all the emotions required to make the happy communion a success.<br />
What is more, it loudly boasts the message He Loves Me in a colorful tone.The Lily of the Valley Handkerchief is a great souvenir for wedding guests. The handkerchief is subtly embroidered with a rich artwork forming a bunch of lilies tethered on one side with wedding rings. The artwork shows a kind of valley like appearance on the gift item, which will definitely mesmerize all guests with its sublime beauty.The Mixed Bouquet Handkerchief is handcrafted in cotton fabric and richly done with embroidery to give a feel of bouquet containing different species of flowers. The gift idea mesmerizes the young attendants quite a lot and is a part of their personal wedding gifts.<br />
The Plain Handkerchief with Crocheted Border is a traditional way of adding a slight tint of antiquity, fun, and ecstasy on the weddings and receptions. Like other gift ideas, this cotton piece of fabric is also available for personalization only to an extent of maintaining custom and gait of wedding ceremony. An ideal way of gifting guests with this handkerchief ritual is not it?<br />
The Stems of Lavender Handkerchief is a spectacular cotton based gift idea, perfectly matching wedding ceremonies that are set in outdoor and sprawling lawn locations. The right idea to make the guests appear neat and clean till the end of the proceedings.<br />
The Tied Bouquet of Something Blue Handkerchief is embroidered in the form of a bouquet containing white and blue flowers.All variations of these wedding theme handkerchiefs are available at discounted rates and you can buy great wedding handkerchiefs at honest to goodness prices. Wedding handkerchiefs add just the right touch to any elegant event.<br />
When choosing wedding hankerchiefs try to keep in mind the time of year, colors that you will be using for the wedding party and also very important the theme that you plan to use. If you consider all these factors your choice of wedding hankerchiefs should be eay. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-handkerchiefs/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>3 More Items to Avoid as Wedding Favors</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/3-more-items-to-avoid-as-wedding-favors</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/3-more-items-to-avoid-as-wedding-favors#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/3-more-items-to-avoid-as-wedding-favors</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing just the right wedding favors can be one of the most enjoyable parts of planning for a wedding, as there are so many options available that are unique, artistic, and expressive.  Whatever your theme and whatever your tone of your wedding &#8211; fun and whimsical, traditional and elegant &#8211; you&#8217;re sure to find [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing just the right wedding favors can be one of the most enjoyable parts of planning for a wedding, as there are so many options available that are unique, artistic, and expressive.  Whatever your theme and whatever your tone of your wedding &#8211; fun and whimsical, traditional and elegant &#8211; you&#8217;re sure to find something that&#8217;s just right for you.  However, before you make your final selection, here are 3 common items you should avoid as wedding favors, and why.Anything too &#8220;girly.&#8221;</p>
<p>Scented sachets, lip balm, cookie cutters, pedicure sets, sewing kits, and anything shaped like a wedding dress or fancy shoe is probably not going to be appreciated by your male guests.  Remember, wedding favors are a way of thanking your guests for being there and for sharing your special day, and you want the male guests to feel just as appreciated as the women.  Opt for wedding favors that will appeal to both sexes; if you see some &#8220;girly&#8221; wedding favors that you absolutely love, purchase those for a bridal shower or bachelorette party, or just get a few to give to your bridesmaids as an extra thank-you gift.Anything too personal.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to think that keychains make great wedding favors since virtually everyone has keys, but do you really think a man is going to use a keychain that is shaped like a huge novelty engagement ring or stiletto heel?  Even many women would find that type of gift just a bit tacky and inappropriate.  Salt and pepper shakers, t-shirts, coasters with your picture on it, and anything that someone may not choose for themselves or that is too taste-specific is not going to make for a good gift.  Wedding favors should be something that all your guests will appreciate and use, and you have just too many options available to settle for something that your guests will probably hate.Anything too cheap.</p>
<p>Wanting to keep your wedding budget manageable is a good thing, and of course wedding favors are one area where you can spend far too much if you&#8217;re not careful, so many brides opt for more inexpensive favors.  There are many inexpensive wedding favors that you can purchase or make yourself without having them look cheap or tacky.  If you do opt for more inexpensive favors, dress them up by wrapping them in nice wrapping paper or with wide organza ribbon.  A nicely presented table setting goes a long way toward making your guests feel welcome and appreciated, and beautifully displayed wedding favors can add to that look.  Resist the urge to just run to the dollar or discount store and stock up on something plastic or flimsy.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to get overwhelmed with the many choices you have in front of you when it comes to wedding favors, but having so many choices is just part of the fun.  The key to making the right choice is to start shopping early so you can really do some comparing, and think of your guests and what they would enjoy.  By being sure that you&#8217;re making a choice that they will enjoy, you&#8217;re sure to make the right decision when it comes to your wedding favors. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/3-more-items-to-avoid-as-wedding-favors/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Wedding Invitations Create The Whole First Impression Of Your Wedding And Reception</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a wedding invitation can be an event more difficult feat than choosing and planning a wedding reception and dinner. Everyone has their ideas. Everyone wants it a certain way. Styles, color and papers change. What was available last year from one supplier is not available currently. And we are not even at wording of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a wedding invitation can be an event more difficult feat than choosing and planning a wedding reception and dinner. Everyone has their ideas. Everyone wants it a certain way. Styles, color and papers change. What was available last year from one supplier is not available currently. And we are not even at wording of the wedding invitation yet.<br />
There are many traditions about wedding invitation wording, It&#8217;s you and your fiancés choice of whether to follow these rules exactly, in a somewhat manner or not at all. There is after no legislation that you are aware of mandating the style, paper and wording of your wedding invitation. It&#8217;s your show and your choice so speak.<br />
However it is usually best to go with the theme, venue as well as overall flow of the wedding day.  For example if you are having a formal church wedding, you will most likely want traditional formal wording in your invitation. On the other hand if you are holding a smaller wedding in a home setting then a handwritten font less format invitation may be in order.<br />
It can be said that the wedding invitation is your entry point &#8211; the one thing that all your treasured guests will receive. On top of that it sets the whole first impression of your major event &#8211; your wedding day. First impassions are often lasting impressions. Some people might tell you that wedding invitations are a minor part of the mix. Not so as you well know in life. Once first impressions are created it is almost impossible to get rid of and overcome them.<br />
At its most basic, your invitation will tell the world, and especially your valued guests: Who is doing the wedding; what the event is:  Where and When it will be held.<br />
The actual wording of the invitation will depend to the largest extent who is issuing it, as well as where the event will be actually held. Traditionally the bride&#8217;s parent issue the wedding invitations, but in 2008 in today&#8217;s world guidelines and procedures are more liberal. The bride and groom can choose to issue their own invitations. Also the groom&#8217;s parents may be the ones to issue the invitations.  It&#8217;s not as if the invitation signals to the world that is actually paying for the whole wedding and wedding reception events. For example if the groom&#8217;s family are very well off and paying for the majority of the wedding costs, the wedding invitations would still traditionally come from the bridal couple or one or both sets of parents.<br />
There are well established traditions for the protocol of wording invitations in somewhat delicate family situations.  For example for parents, who are divorced: then each can be mentioned on a separate line without the word &#8220;and &#8220;between the two lines?<br />
Generally if one or both of the parents have remarried, then only the original parent&#8217;s names are mentioned, although if there is a particularly close relationship between a stepparent and the bride or groom, then it would well be appropriate to include that person&#8217;s name.<br />
Lastly it is always a good idea to familiarize you with the traditional modes of wording a wedding invitation. Then you can make an informed decision whether to follow these traditions.  If you are in the dark you can unintentionally make a faux pas, confuse or even offend certain of your guess.<br />
After all the wedding invitation is not just any piece of paper. It will be the first thing that all your wedding guests will see of your wedding. Take care in the choice and delivery of your wedding invitation.  After all, first impassions are usually lasting impressions. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/wedding-invitations-create-the-whole-first-impression-of-your-wedding-and-reception/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations: the Love Me Always Way</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/save-the-dates-and-wedding-invitations-the-love-me-always-way</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/save-the-dates-and-wedding-invitations-the-love-me-always-way#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/save-the-dates-and-wedding-invitations-the-love-me-always-way</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Weddings are made of dreams.  Almost every woman dreams of her dream wedding to her dream man on her dream date in her dream place.  It can be a formal or a semi-formal wedding; it can be inside a church, in the garden, in the house, on the beach, even underwater or up in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Weddings are made of dreams.  Almost every woman dreams of her dream wedding to her dream man on her dream date in her dream place.  It can be a formal or a semi-formal wedding; it can be inside a church, in the garden, in the house, on the beach, even underwater or up in the sky; it can be on any given day–a holiday, a weekday, or a weekend.  Indeed, there are many considerations and preparations before finally tying the knot.  One of these pre-wedding preparations include the save the dates and the wedding invitations.   </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>But what exactly are save the dates?  As the name implies, these are simply announcements that the couples have agreed on a wedding date.  In effect, the couples wish the recipient of the save the dates to plan for the wedding day itself, possibly even ensure that the day is free on their calendar.  However, save the dates are definitely not substitutes for wedding invitations.  In fact, save the dates always state that the wedding invitations will follow.   </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>However, weddings can be nerve-wracking especially with the myriad details that need to be attended to including save the dates and the wedding invitations.  Fortunately, Love Me Always is there to lend a helping hand.   </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>The save the dates and wedding invitations available at Love Me Always enable you to have a unified wedding motif vis-à-vis paper documentation and accessories.  With their complete line of wedding-related accessories and invitations, you can be assured that your wedding day will proceed as planned, or at least where the quality of save the dates and wedding invitations are concerned.  The rest is up to you. </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>At present, Love Me Always has at least twelve save the dates samples offered online.  These usually come in bright white colors, though there are pink, hydrangea blue and ecru samples.  The colors of the save the dates can be color-coordinated with any future wedding motif &#8211; white and ecru blends well with any color, while pink and blue are subdued yet attractive colors.  The save the dates announcements basically come in two sizes – envelope-sized and tea-sized.  The designs are also varied – from the romantic roses, the cute car with the tin cans, the tender dancing couple, the whimsical wedding cake, the gold starfish for beach lovers, to a humorous golf cart.  These save the dates will fit any couple, whether they want to get married in church or on the beach.  Indeed, it seems that Love Me Always designed their save the dates with a “forever love” in mind.   </p>
<p>  </p>
<p>Love Me Always has wedding invitations that are very romantic, too.  There are at least 31 samples of wedding invitations offered online, which makes for a wide variety of choices that even the most discriminating of brides will love.  Available colors include white with touches of complementing colors like black, lavender, taupe, periwinkle, purple, and silver and even in quirky pink, lime and mocha stripes.  There are also yellow and black and white and eggplant purple wedding invitations for the more adventurous bride.  The designs on these unique wedding invitations come in flowers like lilies and daisies, paper cut as starfish, leaves or snowflakes, and cute bubbles and hearts.  Thus, whether you are traditional or unconventional, Love Me Always has the right wedding invitations for you. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/save-the-dates-and-wedding-invitations-the-love-me-always-way/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Avoid These Mistakes When Making Your Own Wedding Favors!</title>
		<link>http://backyardweddings.net/avoid-these-mistakes-when-making-your-own-wedding-favors</link>
		<comments>http://backyardweddings.net/avoid-these-mistakes-when-making-your-own-wedding-favors#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weddings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://backyardweddings.net/avoid-these-mistakes-when-making-your-own-wedding-favors</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is absolutely nothing wrong with today&#8217;s trend of brides making or assembling their own wedding favors.  With the cost of weddings skyrocketing, it&#8217;s no wonder that she and her groom will want to trim a few dollars from the cost in any way they can.  And many companies sell beautiful supplies that require just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is absolutely nothing wrong with today&#8217;s trend of brides making or assembling their own wedding favors.  With the cost of weddings skyrocketing, it&#8217;s no wonder that she and her groom will want to trim a few dollars from the cost in any way they can.  And many companies sell beautiful supplies that require just a bit of effort to make your own wedding favors, the end product being just as stunning as any store-bought item. </p>
<p>But there are some words of warning that should be shared with any bride that is considering making her own wedding favors, as there seems to be some common mistakes that many brides are making these days. </p>
<p>For one thing, while you want to be conscious of your budget, you don&#8217;t want to skimp too much on your wedding favors.  Remember, these items are your way of thanking your guests for being there, and while it&#8217;s your special day, these guests did to through some effort to be there and to share in your day.  Not to mention the fact that they probably got all dressed up, paid a sitter, and sat through your father&#8217;s teary-eyed speech of how he remembers his little girl&#8217;s first day of school … and so on.  They deserve a small token of your appreciation for how they&#8217;ve made your day all the more special, and wedding favors are your way of expressing that appreciation.  So yes, keep your budget in mind but still plan on spending around a dollar per favor, at least. </p>
<p>Also, it&#8217;s tempting to use your computer to make up something personal such as bookmarks or personalized candy bar wrappers as wedding favors.  But be honest with yourself &#8211; how skilled and artistic are you with the computer and the creation of this type of thing?  Anyone can slap some clipart and fancy lettering on a page and call it a bookmark, but what does it really look like?  Most people who create those things professionally go to school for years to learn about how to balance things on a page, how to use certain fonts to complement certain designs, when certain styles are too busy versus those that need some more decoration, and so on.  Remember, your wedding favors are going to express to your guests your appreciation for their participation in your special day, and if you give them something that looks like your child created it, well, what will this say about how much you appreciate them as guests? </p>
<p>This isn&#8217;t to say that you can&#8217;t do this type of thing yourself, but might it be better to approach a friend or even someone you work with that is experienced in graphic arts and that can give you some assistance in this regard?  Or consider just purchasing these types of items online.  Most printed items that are sold as wedding favors such as bookmarks and personalized candy bar wrappers are usually very affordable even when you buy them from a professional company &#8211; usually a bit less than a dollar each.  With personalized candy bar wrappers, you can buy your own chocolate bars and assemble them at home, saving you even more money. </p>
<p>To avoid the mistakes of making your own wedding favors look a bit too cheap and even downright tacky, consider dressing up your choices as much as possible.  For example, if you buy candy in bulk and put it in tulle or net bags, purchase some ribbon at the fabric store that you can tie those bags with for a very festive and unique touch.  If you purchase individual bonbons to put in small candy boxes, wrap those boxes with beautiful wrapping paper in gold or silver or some color that coordinates with your wedding colors. </p>
<p>Again, there&#8217;s nothing wrong with making your own wedding favors but keep in mind that your guests will remember your wedding even after the day is over, so giving them a beautiful and thoughtful favor to take home is always preferable to anything that&#8217;s too cheap or simplistic. </p>
<p>  </p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://backyardweddings.net/avoid-these-mistakes-when-making-your-own-wedding-favors/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
