A Theme Park

If you’re getting over excited at the thought of committing to the person you love on board Space Mountain then you need to calm down! Weddings at the resort offer an experience that is more befitting of a Disney Princess than an adrenalin fuelled junkie. Weddings at Disney World Florida take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Wedding Pavilion, which has become an iconic and desirable venue for brides and grooms the world over.

If you’re thinking this all sounds too boring then it’s worth knowing that the married couple and all the guests often come dressed as famous Disney characters. And yes, you do get to go on the rides when the ceremony has finished.

On Board a Second World War Battleship

HMS Belfast might not be the most romantic setting for a wedding, but it’s certainly an impressive vessel and is steeped in history. The ship served in both the Second World and Korean Wars and is now moored in London not far from Tower Bridge. It’s licensed for both traditional ceremonies and civil partnerships, and has a lovely view of the city. It’s the perfect venue for a pair of war enthusiasts.

Underwater

It’s not unheard of for people to get married whist scuba-diving, but the Jules Undersea Lodge in Florida can give you the full hotel wedding experienced under the water. You’ll have to scuba down to your temporary residence, but it’s only 21 feet below the surface so you don’t have to be an expert.

And it’s not even crazily expensive, as you can hire the whole lodge for yourself for less than two thousand dollars which even lets you stay for the honeymoon. Has that ‘wet’ your appetite?

In Hell

This one’s very dark, and arguably goes against everything that marriage is going to be about. Seven Floors of Hell usually offers a particularly terrifying day out to its visitors but the haunted house, located in Ohio, is also a potential wedding venue. At one couple’s wedding (which took place in the graveyard of course) the minister was even persuaded to dress as the Grim Reaper and receipt the Lord’s Prayer. That’s certainly unusual.

On Top of the World

In June 2005 a Nepalese couple said there I ‘do’s’ on top of Mount Everest, which unsurprisingly was a first. The bride and groom did their best to make it a celebratory atmosphere as they briefly removed their oxygen masks and put Hawaiian style garlands around their necks. The newlyweds only managed to stay on top of the mountain’s peak for ten minutes, but this was still long enough for the vows to be exchanged and for a few photos to be taken.

It’s been said numerous times that this marriage made at 29,029 feet is the closest anyone is ever likely to get to a literal match made in heaven!

Amy Carter is crazy about weddings. she works as a copywriter for Find Me A Gift, the best place on the web to find unusual wedding gifts and presents.

Be it a summer or winter wedding, its main elements remain the same. Winters, however, offer you more room to give a personal touch to the ceremony. Following are ten fun ways to jazz up your winter wedding.

1 – For winter wedding reception, an indoor setting may appear the only option. But even for the indoor weddings, you can choose from countless themes. You can host your wedding at a trendy restaurant. Use contrasting colours as they will draw more attention. For those who find restaurants a little too unconventional, a church hall, or a wedding hall can work just as well.

2 – For the menu, you can choose to be as lavish as you like. Spicy BBQ, grilled food, baked items and deserts and a wide variety of other foods is that you can choose between. Beef, lamb, chicken, ham, and fish, all forms of meat cooked to perfection will make your wedding feast memorable. Try it with gravy and stew along with baked potatoes and noodles.

3 – For a winter wedding, you have a wide variety of drinks to choose from. Use real fiery drinks to warm up the night. From milk shakes to martini and from brandy to hot chocolate, all the options are at your disposal.

4 – The indoor functions are a blessing for those who wish to watch over each and every work to make sure it’s done well. Chandeliers, sconces, net curtains, decorative lights, candles, table covers, napkins, carpet, and cutlery can all speak for your taste so make the most of this opportunity.

5 – Since contrasting shades standout in a winter wedding, flowers too can be picked in various colours. Tulips, roses, freesia, lilac, aster, calla lilies, orchids, daisies, stephanotis, Amazon lilies, African tulip, angel wing begonia, caladium, and bleeding heartwine are some of the flowers, which are a must for making your winter wedding standout among the rest.

6 – Be more elegant with your wedding gown for a winter wedding. Instead of showing flesh, you can focus on accentuating your body curves. The variety in winter fabric is quite wide. You can use fur on the cape of your gown’s train.

7 – Be it gold, silver or diamond, winter presents the perfect chance to show off your jewellery. Big earrings, heavy bracelets, showy necklaces and many of those good old rings, it is time to put them all on. For bride, heavy jewellery is a big NO-NO. Brides should always remember that no mater how tiny their necklace or earrings are, they will be remembered for years to come.

8 – Classical instruments like violin, saxophone etc has a soothing and calming affect on people and they discard the very idea of having some wild fun. Country, rock, instrumental, and contemporary music are more for of a summer wedding thing. Make a play list of the songs, which suit you and your mate the best and at the same time maintain the formal yet warm air of your memorable winter wedding.

9 – Winter season is followed by winter vacation so getting married during winters means EVERYONE can attend your wedding. Make the most out of this opportunity and do not miss out anyone. Let your distant relatives celebrate your big day and just how exactly you made your special day extra special despite the bone chilling cold. Remember, the more the merrier.
10 – For a warmer honeymoon in winters, the entire world is open to you. Choose any tropical destination and have an old-fashioned honeymoon in luxurious suites. Tropical countries are a popular destination for newly wed love birds who flock to warmer climates to enjoy a blissful time with their mates.

Author Bio:
Sasha Gibbs is a professional writer, she is keen to write on topics related to UK Wholesale Suppliers , wholesale clothes and wedding arrangements.

Japan

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In true Japanese style, a traditional Shinto wedding ceremony is wonderfully elaborate and breaming with tradition. San-san-kudo, otherwise known as the sharing of sake is still a crucial ritual that is performed today. The groom will take three sips of sake from three varying sake cups. Following this, the bride will follow the same suit. The sake is then offered to the groom and brides families. According to Japanese legend, cranes are thought to live a long life. In many Japanese weddings, the couple incorporate the tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes (sembazuru). It is thought that the time and energy they must put into doing this symbolises the patience and trust necessary to fulfil a long and happy marriage. They are also given as wedding gifts.

China

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The colour red features heavily in Chinese weddings as the colour symbolises love, joy and prosperity. The tea ceremony is integral to the wedding celebrations: as a mark of respect to honour their elders, the bride and groom offer them cups of tea. A traditional Chinese wedding will also include a 10-course banquet to celebrate the day.

India

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It is becoming increasingly common in India to get married with others. That’s not to say couples take part in a double marriage, rather a mass marriage. A famous Indian actress, Navneet Kaur married this year at such a ceremony with 3,611 other couples. Community marriages such as this are seen increasingly in a positive light, reducing the need for unnecessary personal expenditure and counteracting problems with the dowry system.

Netherlands

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Traditionally, before the ceremony, the bride and groom would sit under a canopy of green branches to symbolise their unspoilt love and receive good wishes from their guests. It is not uncommon for modern couples to have a branch near them at the reception. This will ultimately hold paper leaves on which guests have written their good wishes for the couple, akin to a western guest book. Another tradition is for the bride and groom to plant a lily-of-the-valley on their wedding day – as the flower blooms each year, the couple will be reminded to renew their love.

France

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The French tradition is for the groom to go to the bride’s house on the morning of their wedding to collect her and walk her to the church. In smaller towns, children tie which ribbons across the road, which the bride must cut to demonstrate her ability to break through these obstacles. Just before the ceremony, the groom walks his mother down the aisle. At the reception, instead of a cake, a croquembouche is traditional. This is a high cone of pastry-cream-filled choux which is decorated and covered in caramel. It is thought to take its inspiration from medieval times when guests would bring cakes and pile them high. If the bride and groom could kiss over the top of them, they would go on to have a prosperous life.

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When your guest list is small, a world of interesting reception venues open up to you. Perhaps you would like to have an ultra-glamorous fete in a wine bar. Or maybe an incredible meal in an authentic Italian trattoria is more your style. You could have a small but extravagant formal reception in the private dining room of a very exclusive club, or a relaxed celebration on the porch of a country inn. Small weddings just open up a world of possibilities, from renting a castle in Scotland to having a barbeque in your own backyard. It is so much easier to personalize your celebration when you are not limited to the usual hotels or reception halls because you need to accommodate a large group.

Decorating your tabletops is a wonderful way to create a romantic atmosphere for your intimate wedding. Candles are a must for ambiance. You could use large antiqued silver candelabras, sleek cut crystal candle sticks, rustic lanterns, shimmering votives, floating candles, or pillars; any type of candle will make your reception more beautiful. Special linens are a very nice touch. One of the fun things about having a small wedding is that you have far fewer tables to decorate. Effects like custom tablecloths, embroidered runners, or monogrammed napkins which would be prohibitive for 200 guests might be doable for 30. Layer on numerous unique accents to make your reception tables very special. You could tie peacock feathers to the napkins, have hand calligraphed menus, rent ornate china, or whatever else suits the style of your event. Since centerpieces will be few, you can indulge in a few stems of more costly flowers if you wish. Each table should look like a little work of art, with nothing left to chance.

Even when you are the bride at a small wedding, you still want to look and feel like a bride! Resist the advice to buy something practical that you can wear again just because you are not having a huge cathedral wedding. It’s your day to shine, and you deserve fabulous bridal jewelry and a gorgeous wedding dress, just like every other bride! Choose a wedding dress that suits your location. For a hip reception in a gallery, that might be a white designer mini dress covered with paillettes worn with a maribou shrug. It could be an exquisitely beaded chiffon sheath to wear in an historical mansion. Or you might choose a simple A-line dress made from beautiful lace. Add the bridal jewelry and veil of your choice to complete your gorgeous look.

The food at a small wedding should be top notch. It can be hard to do a great meal for 200 people, but for forty or fifty, there is just no excuse not to serve really tasty food. It could be something as informal as the best barbeque in town catered from a shack way out in the country, or as grand as an eight course dinner served with white glove service. What matters is that each dish is absolutely delicious. Presentation matters too. If your wedding dinner will be a super casual buffet, borrow nice serving bowls and baskets so that nothing is displayed in foil containers. For a more formal meal, have romantic details like edible flowers in the salad or cream hearts on the soup course. When you care for every detail, your small wedding will be sure to have big style!

Bridget Mora has attended many weddings, large and small, and is interested in what makes each one special and unique. For the most unique bridal jewelry, visit us today at Silverland Jewelry.

The night before

To be perfectly honest I was absolutely exhausted the night before my wedding. I had been rushing around for days sorting things like preparing the dinner table, briefing kitchen staff, welcoming guests, checking that wedding cakes were being delivered on time, last minute napkin shopping, you name it. But as soon as my maid of honour and my bridesmaids turned up I felt so much better. I got married in Norway where one of my bridesmaids has a cabin that the five of us stayed in for the night. It was a completely normal evening with just a nice chat and all of us were finishing making tags for the different cakes that were going to be served at the wedding. Just being in this remote cabin with my best friends made me relax and not worry about the day after.

In the morning

Of course, I didn’t sleep too well and got up at about 5.30am. I made a cup of coffee while watching the seagulls on the fjord outside and just about managed to gather myself before the others woke up. I went back to my parents’ house to get ready and my maid of honour picked me up to take me to the salon to get my hair and makeup done. It was really nice to be pampered for the day, and we had a great time just chatting and listening to music, having a few drinks. But as soon as my tiara was fastened in my hair I got really nervous and realised that I was getting married in just a couple of hours. Flowers in hand, I (eventually) got into my wedding dress without any major problems and practised sitting down and getting up without falling while my maid of honour got her dress on.

On the way to the venue

My dad picked us up and took us to the lighthouse where we were getting married. It was a lovely day (thank goodness!) and my maid of honour kept telling me jokes that I was to think of when walking down the aisle so I wouldn’t cry (it worked!). I kept worrying about little things like parking and whether all the guests had been able to get there alright and on time, and whether there were chairs ready for my grandparents. But when we arrived everything was perfect.

The ceremony

As soon as I stood ready to walk down the “aisle” with my dad everything just seemed to fall into place. I suddenly felt completely at ease and I knew everything was going to be fine. I forgot all about the silly little things and all I could think of was how lucky I was to be getting married to the love of my life. I only looked at him as I walked up the path towards the lighthouse stairs as I could hear my bridesmaids sobbing and knew that if I looked at them I’d just start crying too! The ceremony was perfect, with readings by friends and music as well. I was even so lucky as to have one of my best friends as the vicar and she held the most beautiful speech for me and my husband.

The dinner

After the ceremony the happy couple were picked up by a beautiful horse carriage that would provide the transport to the beach where the wedding photographs were being taken. I have to say, being in that carriage was almost the best part of the day. I hadn’t seen much of Rich in the past week and it gave us a chance to catch up and take in the day together. When we arrived at the reception venue people were welcoming us with waves and cheers and it was so nice to finally be able to talk to people properly and relax a bit. The dinner was an intimate affair with our closest family and friends and it was so nice to listen to the speeches and see how everyone was enjoying it.

The evening

The best thing about Norwegian weddings are the cakes…As soon as the evening do starts, the wedding cake is cut and everyone has a taste of it plus lots of other cakes that have been baked by family and friends. Coffee is served with a selection of liqueurs and the evening gradually turns into a traditional disco with dancing. Our evening party was so much fun and went really quickly. Some of our friends and family had prepared entertainment pieces for us such as little games like musical chairs where the losers had to do certain things for the bride and groom. My brother sang a song for us, and my friend sang to our first dance, so it was a really personal evening party. We really didn’t want it to end but finally realised that we were absolutely shattered and left around 2am. We’d had a fantastic time and knew that we couldn’t have pictured a better day!

Sarah Green loves anything to do with weddings and loves to share her experiences with other brides.

The bridesmaid dresses are a great place to begin. Slate blue satin or taffeta dresses will look elegant and slimming. They are far more interesting than basic black, but still have a deep hue that your bridesmaids will be comfortable wearing. Look for dresses with chic silhouettes like one shoulder or strapless with a cummberbund waistline. Knee length dresses are ideal for daytime, while a slate satin column dress to the floor will be stunning for an evening wedding. Sophisticated crystal bridesmaid jewelry will look lovely with the deep color of the dresses. Choose clear crystal bridesmaid jewelry with pearls if you wish to give your attendants a more classic style.

A natural place to introduce the orange part of your color palette is in the flowers. Bright orange blossoms will really show up well against the slate blue bridesmaid dresses. There are a surprising number of flowers which are available in great shades of orange. Some ideas include roses, ranunculus, tulips, dahlias, mums, orchids, calla lilies, and tiger lilies. You can put together very sophisticated bouquets from those floral choices. A border of green leaves can look very fresh around orange flowers, especially for a summer wedding. The bride can also carry an orange bouquet if she wishes, or she can choose classic white flowers in the same variety as her bridesmaids are carrying in orange.

For the wedding reception, use the slate blue for the tablecloths on the dinner tables. If that feels like it would make the room too dark, you can layer slate cloths and white cloths together on each table. Gold chiavari chairs will look very pretty with the table linens. For the centerpieces, more orange flowers are in order. Use some of the same varieties as in your bouquets. Another idea is to use ornate candelabras on the tables, and to twine orange roses and greenery around them. It is a pretty way to have a hint of orange while allowing the sophisticated slate to be the main color.

If you wish to bring your wedding colors into your wedding cake, it will look nice to layer the slate blue and orange onto a white frosting base. Sugar flowers in the orange hue will look fabulous in a spray on top of the cake as the topper. Then wrap a slate ribbon around the base of each cake tier. It will keep the look clean and elegant, which suits this color palette. Another idea is to go with a very whimsical retro style wedding cake. Use white fondant as the background, and then layer pop art style dots in a few shades of orange and slate all over the cake. It will be a fun accent, and a great use of the stylish slate blue and orange color combination for your wedding.

Get more great ideas on bridesmaid jewelry, wedding colors, and wedding decorations in Bridget Mora’s wedding articles. She writes for the customers of Silverland Jewelry, the best place to buy unique handmade wedding.

Color

Fall is full of natural colors, so don’t feel obligated to stick with “fall” colors like oranges, yellows and reds. Fall also pairs well with vibrant cobalt blue, lush forest green and even deep plum purple. Starting with a color palette is a great way to get started with wedding planning.

Indoors or Outdoors

Depending on the timing during fall, it may be possible to have an outdoor wedding rather than an indoor wedding. Take note of the weather before deciding indoors or out. It may be beautiful outside, but the last thing any bride needs photographs of the bright red nose she had from standing out in the cold for too long.

Keep in mind: though the ceremony and reception may not be able to be held outdoors, that doesn’t mean a few pictures can’t be taken outside

Menu

The fall season is full of different flavors, so even though the chosen color palette doesn’t necessarily say “fall,” that doesn’t mean the menu can’t Consider having warm apple cider at the reception, with pumpkin pie or apple pie instead of a wedding cake. The unique twist outside of the normal wedding cake will be something that guests remember for years to come.

Center Pieces

The fall is a great time to get creative with centerpieces. Flowers can become expensive during the fall, especially as they start to go out of season. Great flower choices for fall weddings include fall mums, daisies and sunflowers. Otherwise, consider creating new and unique center pieces by combining in-season flowers with fall elements: pine cones, fall gourds, autumn leaves and so forth.

Think Outside the Box

When choosing decor for a wedding, no matter what the season, typically the bride chooses some type of floral arrangement or flower for the event. Why not think outside the box (and save some money in the process) by using items readily found during the fall season. For example, the flower girl typically throws down rose petals prior to the bride’s arrival. For a fall wedding, consider having the flower girl throw out brightly colored autumn leaves. It will create a beautiful pathway that will be reflected in photographs and in people’s memories.

Though planning a wedding at any time of year is stressful, it doesn’t have to be. A few simple tips and tricks such as finding the right color palette and thinking outside the box with the wedding decor, can help any bride and her family plan a spectacular event.

About the Author: Jennifer Hamelink loves writing about weddings and party planning. When she’s not helping friends plan the perfect wedding, she can often be found writing about phlebotomy, nursing, and other medical careers.

Harp Anywhere:

Due to its portability, the harp can go almost anywhere come wedding day. While always impressive in cathedrals and churches, harp music works equally well in more intimate settings, like a tiny gazebo, in a garden, at a sunrise ceremony on the beach, or even on a boat. Whatever setting you choose, chances are that most harpists can find a way to play there.

Harp Anytime:

Although most brides-to-be picture a harp during the wedding ceremony, this versatile instrument can provide just the right mood for any wedding- related event. For example, when William and Princess Kathryn held their private reception at Buckingham Palace, they chose harp to provide the perfect background music. Although you may not be an aristocrat, harp music will work equally as well for you, whether it be at your Engagement Party, Bridal Shower, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception Dinner, or looking ahead, at your one-year anniversary. Another god reason to go with harp is that most wedding harpists have a varied repertoire of music and are normally prepared to play from 1-4 hours. The portability of the harp also allows you to have music for your wedding as well as a reception at a different location.

Harp on a Budget:

Regardless of your budgetary constraints, hiring someone to pull harp strings does not have to put a major strain on the purse strings. Although most harpists will normally have set fees for a given event, chances are they will be willing to accommodate you if your budget is reasonable. This is especially true for events that do not necessitate traveling long distances and those held on weekdays as opposed to the traditionally busier weekends.  Although an experienced professional is preferred, many harpists also teach harp and may have students who can do a nice job for a reduced rate. Being that the wedding ceremony will usually entail several minutes of prelude music to help set the mood, plus music during the ceremony, and a fair amount of postlude music to send the bride and groom off seamlessly, harp music is sure to give you an abundant and elegant return on your investment. Along with your guests, you’ll also find that photographers love the harp due to the unique and artistic pictures they can take. After all, who wouldn’t look good when standing near such a beautiful instrument?

Wedding Harpist

How to Find a Harpist:

The best way to find a harpist in your area is to search online, using the appropriate key words. Wedding coordinators and other vendors are also a great resource, as they may have seen or worked with harpists at other weddings and could provide you with a referral. The next resource would be local colleges, as many have orchestras that utilize harpists who would be both available and qualified to add that extra “wow factor” to your special day.

Mike Graham is a freelance writer for MensTungstenOnline.com.  On their site you can find tungsten wedding bands.

Wedding Chocolate Fountain Hire Fit Perfectly in any Wedding

A wedding is a perfect event for a chocolate fountain. A wedding chocolate fountain hire of warm flowing chocolate evokes a dreamy quality of luxury and elegance that lends itself to fit perfectly in any wedding. Tiers of cascading liquid chocolate can be spotlighted to add to its mystique surrounded by delicious dips like strawberries and other fresh fruit. Some betrothed couples substitute a fountain for a wedding cake. Instead of feeding cake to each other, they feed each other their favourite sweets dipped in warm chocolate.

Weddings can be enhanced by a chocolate fountain and is a fun but conservative way to have guests participate. Chocolate fountains come with a chocolate operator who is professional and courteous. Operators install the fountain, maintain chocolate flow and level and keep the fountain looking pristine. All the event has to provide is a stable table near an electrical outlet, sufficiently large to hold the chocolate fountain and the accompaniments such as dips, plates, skewers and napkins. A fountain adds sophistication to any party.

Chocolate Fondue Fountains

Children at a wedding will be thrilled by chocolate fondue fountains. Small guests will find a chocolate fountain fascinating and entertaining. With the close supervision of the chocolate operator, children can delight in dipping sweets into the flowing chocolate. A chocolate fondue fountain would be the hit of the party with children exploring the wonderful world of dips and warm coatings. It is all done safely as the chocolate operator will always be on hand to monitor the little guests, and the adults can relax and enjoy the party. It’s a unique and fascinating experience for children that will make childhood memories that last.

A wedding chocolate fountain hire will be a smash. The fountain is versatile and appeals to people of all ages. A fountain is a memorable addition to any wedding, no matter what the theme. A professional operator will stand ready to accommodate all guests and supervise them to keep the dipping safe and fun. All this for a reasonable price makes a fountain a must have at weddings.

This article has been written by Ceri @ www.chocolatefountains.co.uk and often writes about Wedding Events.

Say “I Do” at Disney World

Disney certainly knows how to make little girls feel like princesses, and they’ve also mastered making brides feel royal on their big day. Whether you want a private ceremony with just the two of you or a wedding that includes a few family members, your dreams can probably come true because a wide variety of Disney weddings are available in Orlando. You can tie the knot at one of the gorgeous Disney resorts or even at Epcot! Advance planning is a must and a Florida destination wedding at Disney isn’t exactly cheap, but it just may be the most unforgettable day of your life.

Key West Sunset Wedding

Each night, tourists and locals alike gather at the famous Mallory Square in Key West to experience the nightly sunset celebration. Some people like to take things a bit further and get married in the midst of it all! Multiple vendors offer romantic Key West sunset wedding cruises. From intimate ceremonies with just the two of you to exciting celebrations with 100 of your closest friends and relatives, a Florida destination wedding in Key West is sure to be fun for everyone that’s involved.

Beach Weddings

If eclectic Key West isn’t your style, have no fear. There are dozens if not hundreds of romantic beach areas to get married in Florida—Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Panama City Beach, Clearwater Beach, or Amelia Island, just to name a few. You can marry your best friend barefoot on the beach and give your friends and relatives the chance to take a fun-filled Florida vacation. It’s the best of both worlds!

Florida Bed and Breakfast Weddings

Another great Florida destination wedding location is a charming bed and breakfast. The Chalet Suzanne Restaurant and Country Inn in Lake Wales offers a romantic wedding gazebo, sunken garden, and elegant dining room. The Quilter’s Inn Bed and Breakfast in Wachula is the perfect choice if you want to get married in the peaceful countryside. The Elizabeth Point Lodge is a luxurious oceanfront bed and breakfast on Amelia Island. With so many bed and breakfasts in Florida, it will be easy to find one that meets your needs. Your family and friends will thank you!

Melissa Rhone has lived in Florida for over twenty years and is a travel writer for FloridaIsBest.com. Planning a trip to Florida? Browse through a database of Florida rentals.