Simple weddings have become vastly undervalued as people have subscribed to the notion that ‘bigger is better’. As weddings have become exceedingly more elaborate, premarital anxiety has increased for all members of the wedding party. Common reasons for stress and anxiety surrounding the pending nuptials are:

• The expense of elaborate wedding plans.

• Issues with control over the wedding (not so much of problem between the betrothed couple; usually issues arise from within the bridal party).

• Becoming emotionally distant from your fiance due to spending large amounts of time planning the wedding.

As you can see, even not being worried about the budget, simple weddings can make the quality of the event so much more enjoyable. You want to get along and enjoy your bridal party, after all they are your close friends. And of course you want to be making the most of your time with your fiance, as soon you will no longer be engaged; you will actually be married! So you want to reduce anything superfluous. You need to assess what is important to your wedding:

• Is it having the Vera Wang gown?

If you know it is going to make you feel like a celebrity or royalty, then this may be an area for consideration. You might want to adjust your budget and/or time to invest in finding the dress.

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More couples are organising their big day themselves which can cover items such as venue booking, flowers and all other areas of the wedding independently. The down side is there is no one person is liable and many of the costs are no insured too.

If you book a service form a vendor and they go bust before your big day you will join the Que of unsecured creditors and will end up at the back of the line to get your money back. Another worry is if you opt for your wedding to be held in a non typical location like a marquee, where you will require public liability to protect you claims or injury or damage to property.

Wedding Insurance

A number of insurance companies are offering wedding insurance, from  specialist companies like Weddingplan and Ecclesiastical to household names such as John Lewis(Greenbee) and  Marks and Spencer Wedding Insurance.

Different companies will offer different cover so its important to study what your insurance policy will cover and don’t cover. For example Greenbee includes public liability cover which will pay out in the event of any claims arising if an accident occurred whereas other will not.

Most insurance companies will cater for different levels of cover that you can choose from and will specify how much will be paid in different circumstances. Greenbee for example has 12 levels of cover costing from between £46 and £355.

A key detail of a policy to look at will be the amount that the policy will pay in the event the wedding has to be cancelled fr a certain reason. This can range from a few thousand pounds for a entry level of cover, to as much as £50,000 for the high end.

What is covered in your Policy?

A quick total of all the various costs will give you an idea of what you are covered for. The cancellation amount that they will pay if the venue cannot be used for some reason or if a key member of the wedding party – either the bride, groom and parents or guardians – dies or is ill or injured before the ceremony.

Policies can be covered to cater for the wedding dress or other special outfits are lost or severely damaged.

If the parties paying for the wedding are made redundant and the wedding has to be cancelled due to this reason the wedding insurance policy will payout, but the policy needs to be in place eight weeks before the notice has been given.

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Women Haven’t Always Been Marrying in White
In fact, in the grand scheme of things, the tradition isn’t even all that old. The white wedding dress of today is deep-seated tradition, and for many is worn to signify virtue as well as uphold tradition. Millions — in fact billions — of women all over the world start thinking about the perfect white wedding gown before they have even found the perfect partner.

Britain is a place that is rife with traditions and legends, so it is little wonder that the tradition of the white wedding dress was started by the English Monarchy. It was the wedding of Queen Victoria that spawned the interest and popularity of white wedding dresses as we know them today.

Queen Victoria married Albert of Saxe in 1840, and wore what would then have been considered a flamboyant white gown. Of course, this did not start the tradition immediately; however, many women saw this as a statement of class and style, and copied the Queen by also getting married in white.

The white wedding dress in those days had nothing to do with being virtuous — it was all about wealth. Getting married in a white, extravagant gown was a sign that you could afford to buy a dress that you would never be able to wear again because of its style and colour (whites were not easy to clean in those days as they are today!).

Of course, women still continued to be married in various colours and styles of dress — it was only the vain and the wealthy that insisted on white to follow in the footsteps of the wealthy Monarch. However, during Edwardian times, the white wedding dress once more soared to new heights of popularity, as Coco Chanel unveiled its new knee-length white wedding dress, complete with extravagant train.

Even so, with the depression that followed World War I and the approach of World War II, many women continued to make do with whatever type of dress they could afford, and this went on for decades. Some women would marry in a short white informal wedding dress, which could then be dyed and used as an everyday dress. Again, it was only the fabulously wealthy that could really afford to splurge on an elaborate gown.

However, from the 1950s onwards, as the world watched Hollywood stars, royalty and members of high society get wed in stunning white gowns, the tradition of white became signed and sealed.

Wedding Dresses of Different Colours: A bit of folklore
As with many other things in life, there is much folklore and legend surrounding the various other colours that brides have been known to wed in. One old rhyme seems to sum up these notions:
1.Married in white, you have chosen all right.
2.Married in green, ashamed to be seen.
3.Married in red, you will wish yourself dead.
4.Married in blue, you will always be true.
5.Married in yellow, ashamed of your fellow.
6.Married in black, you will wish yourself back.
7.Married in pink, your spirits will sink.

Of course, most people will think nothing of this poem, apart from the fact that each colour has been coupled with a meaning that just happened to rhyme very well. We all know that there are plenty of people that have married in pinks, blues and every other colour, and have enjoyed a long and happy marriage. And we certainly know that there are plenty of people that have married in white, who have not prospered quite so well.

Ordering Your Wedding Dress Online

Luckily, legend and folklore has given way to individuality in recent years, and brides now enjoy getting married in the colour of their choice. Both celebrities and everyday women have injected their wedding dresses with their own sense of style and personality, and we have seen women marrying in colours ranging from delicate ivory to deepest red and even black.

Royalty and high society still tend to favour the tradition of marrying in white. However, since simply wearing a white wedding gown can no longer mark their stature due to the availability of the white wedding dress, they now do this by infusing the dress with the most expensive silks, pearls and material possible, making it worth a king’s ransom by the time it is finished.

Luckily, we don’t all have to pay a fortune to look stunning for our wedding day, and there is now so much choice in colour, style, material and design that we can get married looking just the way we want — and without having to sell all of our worldly possessions to do so!

The Internet is a great source for wedding dresses. You can enjoy excellent value for your money and unrivalled choice, enabling you to achieve just the look and theme that you want for your special day. Whether you want a full-on white gown with all the trimmings, a simple and elegant ivory dress, an informal yet classy wedding dress or something totally unique in a rich, vibrant colour, the Internet will provide you with access to the perfect choice.

You will enjoy access to a wide range of dress styles online, including:
Traditional wedding gowns
Informal wedding dresses
Designer wedding dresses
Coloured wedding gowns
Gothic or medieval style wedding gowns
Short wedding dresses
Long wedding dresses

You can also select from a wide choice of material, so you can feel and look as stunning as you dare, and with the great quality available online you can cherish your special dress for years to come — perhaps even pass it down to future generations.

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It is high time that you get away from all the rituals associated with weddings and add your own flavour to what could be the most memorable event in your life.

Here are some of the many unique wedding theme ideas that you can adapt:

Tip #1 – You do not have to choose a big wedding cake.

Most weddings would never be complete without towering wedding cakes, those gateaus that no guest would ever want to touch to avoid it from tumbling down.

To make sure that all your guests would be able to enjoy the treat, you can settle for mini cakes instead.

There are already plenty of cake decorators who can customize the look of each of these cakes. Perhaps they can add symbols of things that you and your spouse are known for.

If both of you are into sports, you can have baseball field mini cakes.

Tip #2 – Sing out the speeches.

One of the things that are often ignored by guests during the wedding is the speeches. This is especially true if the one tasked to deliver has prepared several pages of it.

To make speeches livelier, you can ask them to sing their dedication to you instead. They can simply pick from among the multitudes of songs heard on the radio, or they can be creative enough to compose their own.

Tip #3 – Display the canvas.

You want to keep tabs of all the guests who came to your wedding. The list would come in handy once you send out your thank-you notes.

However, guest books can sometimes be torn, and they are too traditional.

A good option would be the canvas. You can have your guests write their names and well-wishes on it, and you can hang or frame the canvas later.

It then becomes an ever-lasting memento, and you are sure that you will not lose the list.

Tip #4 – Add your own ceremony.

You can insert your own ceremony during your wedding. Perhaps you want to surprise your partner with a song or a poem you yourself wrote.

You may want to encourage some of your guests to say a little prayer for both of you.

These gestures could be small, but they can make your own wedding intimate and, most of all, one of a kind.

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1. Gray with a splash of hot pink is replacing the brown and pink weddings we’ve seen in years passed. You may be thinking, “Gray, Really?!” But when you add a bright color such as hot pink it makes for a very elegant and gorgeous wedding. Consider decorating your ceremony with grey and silver chairs, tied with big, bright pink sashes, and have hot pink rose petals fill the aisle. You may have you bridesmaids wear either gray or hot pink dresses, but have them wear the alternate color as a sash and/or shoe choice. For example: Beautiful silvery, gray strapless cocktail dresses accented with a hot pink sash and wedge sandal would make for a fresh take on traditional brides gowns. You may also consider using tulips instead of roses, because they are not only a beautiful, early summer flower choice, but they also come in different shades of pink. Take your gray and pink theme, and carry it throughout, and go wild with it in your reception venue. Your guests will be so impressed with the elegant, yet beautiful feel these two colors bring to the occasion, as well as, relieved to see something different besides all the brown and pink!

2. Navy, Blue Violet, and a touch of yellow.  Blue isn’t just for winter weddings anymore. When you add a splash of yellow, and play around with the shades of darker blue, you are setting your wedding up to be a very regal affair. Consider having your groomsmen wear dark blue or dark gray tuxes with a bright yellow tie and pocket square, and pick long, dark blue dresses for your bridesmaids. Incorporate most of your yellow in your flower choices and accents, for instance you can use flowers such as calla lilies, alstroemeria, chrysanthemums, and roses which all come in shades of bright yellow. You can use the yellow flowers to accent your tables, your cake, and in your bouquets. Consider having navy blue table linens and chair covers, with bright yellows and blue floral centerpieces on each table. You can get fun with your bridal gown, by maybe wearing bright yellow shoes, or having yellow flowers put into your hair. No matter how you spin it, dark blue and yellow will set your wedding up to be fit for a queen.

3. Red and purple are two hot colors, that are perfect for a hot, mid summer wedding. Consider using a dark, vibrant red and a darker purple with a touch of pale or lighter purple. The two colors actually go well together and can be used in a variety of ways throughout your wedding. Consider your bouquets first, do you want them to be mostly red or mostly purple, and build for there. For instance, red gerbera daisies, red roses, with a few purple roses and dahlias would make a gorgeous bouquet and then you could put your bridesmaids in dark purple dresses, and have your groomsmen wear matching purple ties. Consider serving red sangria during cocktail hour, and decorating your tables with dark purple table linens and chair covers, but use red in your chargers and place settings. Red and purple is definitely a color scheme you can go wild with and use in every aspect of your wedding.

4. Aqua blue and gold. Aqua blue is definitely a hot color this season from clothes to make-up, so why shouldn’t it be a hot wedding color? Aqua blue and gold are great for an Oceanside, beach themed wedding, because they give a clean, yet elegant vibe to any affair. Consider using mostly aqua blue from your short, cocktail style bridesmaids dresses to your table linens, but then use gold as your accent color such as in your place settings and to give your cake a regal look. A great idea, is to use gold chairs and to tie bright aqua blue sashes around each one. You can use these chairs in your ceremony and during your reception. Flowers should be minimal with this color scheme, but if you are wondering what type of flowers to use with such an odd color scheme, you should consider all gold bouquets with a touch of yellow. You can have your florist uses flowers such as gold and soft yellow roses, asiatic lilies, and chrysanthemums. Have the bouquets tied together with gold ribbon and accent the bouquets with a few pearls. You may also want to consider using these flowers in your centerpieces, to help tie everything together.

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You can pull off your wedding as beautifully as you always wanted it to be with some creative ideas. There are so many ideas for cheap wedding centerpieces that will save your money and fit right into your budget for something else that couldn’t fit in earlier.

You can also have your very own ideas sparked by the ideas around you. It is vital for you to keep an open mind and this is the essence of a good centerpiece. It should be open to different thoughts and different feels that shape your life.

Those ideas are:

A cluster of plain glass tealight candles looks pretty in itself with the glow from all the candles illuminating the center. Place the tealights together on a plate. Its smooth formation will leave your table filled with splendor in a backdrop of great elegance and class. This will be very good for your wedding party or reception.
Flowers are one of the most important wedding centerpieces that we use in the wedding ceremony to a large extent. Flowers also look very beautiful and hurricane centerpieces filled with greenery. For this occasion, you need to make the flowers real special and real.
Long stemmed vases filled with roses look good on wedding tables. Perk them up by sprinkling some confetti around the vases.
Another cheap wedding centerpieces idea using candles is to use tie ribbons and votives that match your wedding colors on the outside of their holders.
Floating candles and flowers in bowls of water is a true, tried and popular centerpiece idea which is very easy to do and always looks lovely every time.
Use clear plastic bowls and fill them with water. They will give the look of glass bowls. Place a taper candle inside a taper candle holder and place it in the center. Place a hurricane globe over the taper candle, float some flowers and add food coloring matching your wedding colors, to the water.
Long, slender colored bottles look sophisticated and add a special touch to your wedding decorations. Add a few tall stemmed flowers to them to perk them up.
Moss topiaries are available for much less the cost of flowers and look. If you like, you can add flowers or pebbles at the base of the topiary.

If you are looking to save money on your wedding centerpieces, non flower centerpieces are the way to go. Be creative and use the pretty decorative stuff available in craft. And let the above ideas inspire you to go with something that will make your wedding excellent. Let your family and friends help you choose the right cheap wedding centerpieces.

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