Types of Wedding Supplies
The type of wedding supplies that a bride and groom will require for their event depends largely on the scale of the event. Factors to consider are number of guests, budget and the time of year the event will take place in. This article discusses the essentials for planning a wedding such as: invitations, decorations and guest interaction items.
A List of a Few Things That Every Couple Will Need On Their Special Day
One of the most essential elements to planning a wedding is organization. Every couple needs a Wedding Planner and Organizer. Wedding Planners are inexpensive, can be found at a local bookstore and provide a convenient and easy way to keep information together and on hand. Once you have a general idea of what you would like your ceremony to look like, choosing invitations, decorations and guest interaction items becomes much easier.
Invitations come in an amazing array of colors and designs. Perusing invitations online is a good way to discover what is available. If you purchased your wedding gown or wedding party dresses at a large boutique, the shop probably also offers color coordinating invitations. Surprisingly, many general merchandise stores (such as Wal-Mart and Target) have started carrying more cost effective wedding invitations. Although a wide selection of styles would not be as readily available, if budget is a concern check your local general merchandise stores’ party supply or stationary section. Lastly, consider using an online social network like Facebook to spread the word about your upcoming nuptials while at the same time cutting down on the necessary number of invitations.
The classic choice for wedding decoration is fresh flowers. However, although fresh flowers smell and look lovely, there a several drawbacks to using them. Fresh flowers can be extremely expensive depending on whether or not the chosen type of flower is in season at the time of the event. Also, pollen rich flowers such as tulips can cause highly visible stains on a wedding gown. The longevity of fresh flowers is something to take into consideration when choosing them for decoration and bridal bouquets. Soft stemmed flowers such as lilies will wilt within only a couple hours without water. Your flowers will need to last through several hours of ceremony and reception. A couple popular and more cost effective alternatives to fresh flowers are dried or silk flowers. They lack the issues faced with fresh flowers and will last not only for the entirety of your big day but also for years to come. An additional cost effective option for event location decoration is balloons and streamers. They are easily color coordinated and have far less drawbacks.
Rice was originally chosen to be thrown during a newlywed couple's grand exit as it symbolizes fertility and abundance. However, rice can become quite slippery and is harmful to birds that may later eat it. Fresh, dried or silk flower petals can be color coordinated to the wedding and create a lovely effect. Paper confetti is also easily coordinated as well as being cost effective. Another favorite is bubbles, which leave no clutter and help to create incredibly beautiful photographs.