Alternative Style Wedding?

ALTERNATIVE STYLE

Out of the box ideas and creative accents combine to produce an unforgettable event

Green Weddings, Theme Weddings, Destinations Weddings are popping up everywhere. When it comes to planning your wedding there is only one way -and that's your way.

Unique Weddings

• if you are dreaming of it, there is a way to incorpoarte it in your wedding day
• if you look fabulous in it, wear it

Theme Weddings

• find ways to express your wedding theme in everything from your apparel to your locations and your getaway vehicle
• throw on your cowaboy boots at your country style wedding

Destination Weddings

• give your guests time to plan and a tiered price range of accommodation options

Go Green

• choose favours that will live on after your wedding day
• choose an organic catering company that compost leftovers
• rent, don't buy

Casual Style Wedding?

CASUAL STYLE
Lovely laid-back details create understated elegance and an atmosphere of easy entertaining

Informal wedding relax the standards of tradition and take a more carefree approach to both etiquette and style. Casual celebrations give you permission to have fun with the rules, from the way you announce your engagement to where you hold your reception. Show off your romantic, casual style and embrace what inspires you: a special place or a favourite color theme. Play up your love for the beach by getting married with your toes in the sand and holding a bouquet of exotic flowers, followed by a sunset reception. Celebrate your love for the country by tying the knot in a barn lit with antique chandeliers and filed with the sounds of mandolin and fiddle.

Relax the rules

• creative wedding invitations
• beautiful outdoors and indoors
• create a lovely altar wherever you are, choose a floral arbour, a chuppah or a decorated fabric pavilion
• Walk down the aisle with your dad or your best male friend

Have Fun with Fashion

• wear a tea-lenght skirt or a dress with peek-a-boo tulle for a fun and feminine look
• suits in colours like dark blue, charcoal gray or mix and match jacket and pants
• linen suits and a dress shirt without a tie look sharp on hot summer days

Add Playful Accents

• leave the top of your convertible down during your outdoor reception and have guests leave their gifts inside
• choose a creative guest book like an instant-photo scrapbook or a bottle of champagne signed by all your guests
• if your reception will run late, serve your guests late night snacks

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Classic, Casual or Alternative Style Wedding

CLASSIC STYLE

Chic, classic styles honor important traditions while making an elegant statement

Do you adore the idea of kicking up your shiny heels on a dance floor full of black ties, tuxes and tails? The you probably have a classic sense of style, and a traditional, elegant wedding is what you are looking for. To show off your good taste choose timeless designs and formal fashions that make a classic style statement, the polish off your planning by weaving together each element to evoke an aura of sophistication. For a wedding full of time-honored traditions, choose your church for your ceremony, followed up by a reception at a glittering hotel ballroom or histotic mansion. Opt for Old English fonts on your wedding invitations and have silk ribbons woven tightly around your bridal bouquet. Wear your hair in a chignon or a elegant up-do. Top off your look with a tiara or full-lenght veil and make your way down the aisle in white wedding dress that will leave your guests breathless.

Foe a wedding that's all about glamour get married at your place of worship or consider having your ceremony and reception at the same location. Book a penthouse of a private club above the city lights, or choose your favourite restaurant with a view of the harbour.

Stand on Traditional

• formal wedding invitations printed on linen or cotton stationary and sent in a hand-addressed envelopes
• a religious ceremony held at your place of worship
• having your father walk you down the aisle

Dress to Impress

• a white dress worn with a fingertip-lenght or a cathedral veil
• formal tuxedo with cuff links, silk tie and shiny shoes

Pamper Your Guest

• exceptional service
• kick off your party with a first dance
• a traditional champagne toast is a must for classic events

Add Elegant Accents

• a black and white color palette with metallic or bold color accents is always in fashion
• choose calla lilies, orchids or red roses and a multi layered cake 

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Timeline: 4 to 8 months before the wedding day

That's the time when life gets busy and super fun! You are about to decide what will be wearing, how to announce your wedding day, and what you will be offering your guests, from food to music to atmosphere.
Have fun and dive into your fashion fantasies to find a dress that makes you feel like a million  bucks. Arrange to have any necessary alterations started immediately to avoid last-minute hassles. Choose your bridal party and get your girls together to brainstorm their fashions. Get busy putting together the rest of your wedding look,from your shoes to your hairstyle to your accessories.
If you haven't hired a caterer, meet with caterers now. Decide on a menu that harmonize with your style and budget. Order any additional items that you will need like tables, chairs, dishes, lightning.
Pick your wedding invitations and save the date cards online. Remember to mail the save the dates 6 months ahead to your guests who will need to make travel arrangements. Choose the wedding invitation that fits your style: chic wedding invitations, modern/contemporary wedding invitations, beach wedding invitations, damask/vintage wedding invitations, floral/botanical wedding invitations, ethnic wedding invitations, destination wedding invitations, seasonal wedding invitations, western/country wedding invitations.
Hire your florist. Flowers are important piece of your wedding decor and your fashion ensemble. Choose someone creative and passionate about helping you express your style.
Book hotel rooms for yourself and your guests.If you are having destination wedding make those arrangements as early as possible.

FASHION YOUR LOOK

• the transformation of a woman into a bride is breathtaking. Revel in your moment by creating a look that makes you feel confident, poised and gorgeous.
• buy your dress the your shoes
• most wedding boutiques require appointment so make sure to call firs

CREATE YOUR MENU

• determine the type of meal you will be serving based on the time of your reception

CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING INVITATION

• when choosing your invitation have in mind your wedding theme and colors.
• order your wedding invitations along with thank you cards, save the date cards, response cards, place cards, reception cards.

Wedding Planning:Creating your timeline

First things first:eight to twelve months before your wedding

Set your date. Ideally you will give yourself 12 months or longer to plan you wedding. Begin by choosing a date that's easy on you and your guests. Then consider hiring a consultant. Wedding consultants are available for every aspect of planning, from complete coordination to day of assistance. Plus, experienced consultants have the knowledge and expertise to help you save time and money while giving you the confidence to pull off a memorable event.
Book you reception venue. Once you've chosen an overall style or theme fro your wedding, you will want to search for a venue that really shows it off. Your venue will be the key to setting the tone for your wedding day. The cost to rent your reception site, combined with catering expenses, is bound to be your largest expenditure, so don't get overwhelmed. Schedule time for your ceremony and rehearsal, and be sure to add one to two hours to your allotted ceremony time for pictures and unforeseen delays.
Book your officiant. Find someone you like and respect and who shares your benefits. Then schedule any required counselling appointments.
Find your photographer and videographer. We know that when it's all said and done, you will look to your wedding photos for your memories and you will pass them on to future generations.

SET YOUR DATE

• choose a date in your favourite season, or one of emotional significance, like the day you first met
• before you set your date in stone, check with the people most important to you and be sure they are available to attend.
• if you start planning a little late, or if you are on a tight budget, consider having your wedding on a date other than Saturday, when locations and vendors will be more available.

HIRE A CONSULTANT

• the average wedding takes over 250 hours to plan. If your time is valuable, hiring a consultant can be a highly practical use of funds.
• savvy consultants know how to negotiate contracts and cut costs on things you and your guests will never miss.
• interview few consultants before you make your decision and consider their professionalism and experience

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATIONS

• popular venues can book up years in advance, so don't delay in making this important decision.
• book your officiant along with your ceremony site. Some sites require certain officiants, and some won't travel to perform ceremonies.  
• conduct site inspections of your locations. Take traffic flow, parking, rental needs, and lightning into consideration.
• calculate the distance between your ceremony and your reception site and have a plan for group transportation if necessary.

FIND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

• compare few for style, price and personality.
• schedule any additional time for your save the date photos and your rehearsal dinner
• create a photo album for your guy that he is guaranteed to love. Schedule a tasteful boudoir photo session and show off your playful, sexy side.

10 Most popular wedding destinations

Italy - beautiful blue lakes, fine cuisine and great wines

Paradise Island, Bahamas  -if you dream fro exotic and tropical wedding this is one of the loveliest islands in Bahamas

Phuket, Thailand - gorgeous beaches with crystal clear water and upscale resorts

Orlando, Florida - exotic and domestic, great resorts and a lot of entertainment

Riviera Maya, Mexico - romantic, ancient atmosphere and palm fringed beaches

Oahu, Hawaii - fabulous sightseeing, magnificent sunsets and cultural adventure

Napa Valley, California - stunning landscape and amazing wines

Vail, Colorado - if you are mountain lover you would love the views and the luxury amenities

Wedding Budget Planner

Create an Excel sheet with 3 columns. The first one is Event, the second is Amount and the third is Balance. There are few steps in the wedding planning: Reception, Music, Flowers and Décor, Attire, Ceremony, Wedding Invitations, Favours, Parties.

Event #1 Reception

1. Website fee
2. Food/Caterer
3. Bar/Corkage fee
4. Champagne/Wine
5. Cake
6. Rentals
7. Wedding Consultant
8. Parking Fees
9. Coat check attendant
10. Gratuities

Event #2 Music. 
1. Ceremony musicians
2. Band/DJ

Event #3 Flowers and Décor

1. Ceremony decorations

2. Bride's bouquet

3. Maid of honour's bouquet

4. Bridesmaid's bouquets

5. Toss bouquet

6. Corsages

7. Boutonnieres

8. Flower girl's baskets

9. Floral hair accessories

10. Reception centrepieces

11. Arrangements for tables

12. Arrangements for cake table

13. Arrangements for restrooms

14. Other

Event #4 Photography/Videography

1.Photos

2.Wedding Album

3.Videography

Event #5 Attire
1. Bridal gown
2. Alterations
3. Veil
4. Bridal shoes
5. Hosiery
6. Jewellery
7. Rehearsal dinner outfit
8. Hair
9. Make up
10. Manicure/pedicure
11.Groom's tuxedo
12. Groom's shoes
13. Groom's accessories

Event #6 Ceremony
1. Officiant
2.Wedding bands
3. Marriage license



Event #7 Wedding Invitations & Stationery
1. Wedding Invitations
-Damask wedding invitations
-Floral/Botanical wedding invitations
-Chic wedding invitations
-Beach wedding invitations
-Ethnic wedding invitations
-Destination wedding invitations
-Elegant wedding invitations
-Modern/Contemporary wedding invitations


2. Save the Date Cards
3.  Thank you cards
4.Ceremony Programs
5.Wedding Menus
6.Place cards
7.Postage

Event #8 Wedding Favours
1. Gifts
2. Welcome baskets
3. Personalized wedding favours (napkins, glasses, champagne labels and etc.)

Event #9 Parties
1. Bridal Shower/Bachelorette party
2. Rehearsal Dinner