So you have picked out your wedding favors and you have decided on the boxes. What’s next? Well, you’ll want your wedding guests to “ooh” and “awe” once they open the box. The best way to do this is by using silk flower petals. Pack your wedding favors in a box lined with these beauties and your guests are sure to be impressed.
Silk flowers have become a tradition of their own. They are currently being used for wedding bouquets and centerpieces. Brides are choosing silk flowers in an effort to cut down on wedding expenses because they can easily replace real flowers in both the look and feel.
Silk rose petals are stunningly beautiful and can be used to enhance the inside of your wedding favor boxes. Simply open a box, place some petals inside it, rest the party favor on the petals and shut the box. This is a fantastic way to pack a favor.
Silk petals are very inexpensive and can be purchased in bulk. They are an alternative to the standard tissue paper that is usually chosen. Rose petals can also be used to decorate the outside of the box to match the inside. One single petal glued onto the outside of the box really makes a statement.
It doesn’t take long to pack these boxes either. Just grab some petals and put them in the gift box before placing in the party favor. If you have any extra petals left over you can use them to throw over the bride during the first dance. You can also use them to decorate the tables in the hall.
Silk rose petals come in a variety of colors. No matter what flower arrangement the bride and her attendants carry, there will be a color of rose petal to match. There are more than 50 different colors to choose from. Even if the bride is not carrying roses, you can still use these petals and color coordinate them with the bouquet.
You can also choose to order petals that bring out the best in the party favors but don’t coordinate with the wedding colors. Whatever way you decide to go, you’ll have plenty of color choices available!
Silk rose petals add a classy look to a party favor gift box and are easy to work with. If you’re looking for something a bit different for your wedding, think about adding these sleek petals to the boxes you give out. They add a touch of elegance to an already beautiful party favor.
by Diana Mojica Valadez.
The celebration of our nation’s independence may have occurred last month, but for military couples, patriotism is a way of life. With deployments, permanent change of station orders, and adjusting to a strict work schedule, leading a military life can be both overwhelming and honorable. A military-themed wedding is a beautiful way of showcasing the traditions that bear a high degree of pride and honor involved in officiating a marriage.
Look Sharp
This may sound obvious but couples that plan on having a military-themed wedding must have keen sensitivity about their attire. All military branches have strict dress codes–especially for important events. For example, when decorating a military dress uniform with awards, the service member must be consistent. Some awards come in the form of a medal and ribbon, while others ONLY come in the form of a ribbon. Don’t mix ribbons with medals. Create a clean, sharp, neatly-organized decorated uniform with ONLY medals or ONLY ribbons. It’ll impress guests and the photographs will look stunning.
The Arch of Sabers
After the ceremony, the newlywed couple usually walks under an arch of sabers, curved swords with only one edge–it is a beautiful and symbolic act that signifies the couples passage onto their new life together. This act, however, should only be performed for commissioned officers by commissioned officers (the United States Marine Corps is the only branch that authorizes noncommissioned officers to perform this act). Usually it takes six to eight groomsmen to create the arch. When the leading usher orders, “center face” he is signaling the groomsmen to form two facing lines ready to create an arch when he orders, “draw swords.” As previously noted, this is a beautiful and symbolic passage that although is not required, many military couples chose to incorporate this tradition because of the charming and appealing visual and its romantic symbolism.
Reception
Among other decorations, the reception venue should be adorned with an American flag and the flag of the unit. Military guests are usually seated in order of rank and regimental music may be played during the bride and groom’s grand entrance. Furthermore, when the time to cut the cake arrives, it should be sliced using a saber or a sword.
The true beauty of a military wedding is that it allows servicemen and women of different cultures and faiths to incorporate their American identity into their wedding.
by Diana Mojica Valadez.
The Summer season is rapidly and inevitably coming to a close. Vacations will soon be memorialized in scrapbooks that will be looked through fondly during the harsh winter months as a reminder for what is to come next year. Soon, children will begin the new school year and adults will go back to work. But despite the element of somberness that lingers after Summer, weddings never cease to be planned; weddings and engagements occur year-round. And although the mainstream media makes a loud buzz about summer weddings, June brides, and summer themed favors– a Fall wedding coupled with gorgeous Autumn themed favors has a spark of its own unparalleled to a June wedding. An Autumn wedding is a magnificent way for engaged couples to create an inviting and intimate environment that juxtaposes the cold weather.
Inviting Colors
After the Summer, the weather will progressively get colder. Therefore, it is important to distract guests from the harsh coldness of the season–through colors. Colors have a profound effect on human emotions, therefore, it is important that Fall hues be used quiet extensively during the reception in order to create a positive and calming atmosphere. Fortunately, the Autumn color spectrum is comprised of warm colors ranging from yellow to maroon, which is relatively easy to create a soothing and welcoming environment.
Fragrant Favors
Although candles have often been utilized to set the mood at weddings; potpourri is a great way to set the mood and add a pleasant and soothing and lasting aroma to any event–especially a wedding. Potpourri can be placed inside clear bowls and used as small center pieces or can be handed out as favors in sachets. Here at the Wedding Department, a “how to” for potpourri sachets has been created for anyone that is interested in creating their own potpourri favor.
Sounds of Nature
If the celebration will be taking place in an open space, it’s a great idea to decorate by hanging Fall Leaf Wind chime favors. The beautiful sounds of the wind will add a soothing element and natural soundtrack to the reception. The chiming in the background will intrigue guests and will be pleasantly surprise to learn they also serve as favors.
The weather outside may be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean a wedding has to resort to bland favors and boring colors. The fall season offers a variety of colors, fragrances and creative ideas that create a warm and soothing environment.
