Flower Ice Cubes

A Perfect DIY Enhancement

Flower Ice Cubes

These Ice Cube trays by William-Sonoma are the perfect little trick you need to pull off perfect frozen flower ice cubes. Don’t forget to use distilled water that has been boiled then cooled so you get a perfectly crystal clear cube. Also, freezing your edibles in layers (flowers facing down), a little at a time will ensure the perfect look. These trays run you about $7.50 each and can be found here.

Flower Ice Cubes

The edible flower options you have to freeze in your ice cubes are in abundance. This website by Middlepath has an amazing list with some great photos to help you choose what color and style of floral you’d like to see frozen in your ice cube.

Flower Ice Cubes

This flower was frozen in a round ice tray and gives you yet another brilliant idea to enhance your event. Remember you can use this idea for any event, not just your wedding. Bridal parties, engagement parties, baccalaureate parties and much more.

Flower Ice Cubes

These frozen centerpieces would be a hit! The trick here is finding a decorative glass dish to set them. There is a lot of room to play around here and what a fun way to set yourself apart from any other wedding. Click here to read more about this item.

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wedding flowers

Wedding Flowers

Wedding Flowers:

The bouquet featured above is made from white phalaenopsis orchids, white freesia, white feathers, camellia leaf, and rhinestone pins.

Some things to keep in mind when selecting your wedding flowers are if they’re in season and what region will your flowers be coming from? Some flowers have to be shipped in from far away places and therefore will be much more expensive. So, basically selecting wedding flowers that are in season and close to home will save you the most amount of money.

Wedding Flowers

Spring wedding flowers in bloom include:

Peony, Tulip, Freesia, Ranuculus, Roses, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia, Sweet Pea, Cherry Blossoms, Lilac, and Hydrangea.

Wedding FlowersqWhen choosing what flowers to proudly display at your wedding you should definitely also consider the fragility of the flowers. Many flowers bruise at the slightest touch like the white Calla Lily. This flower literally turns brown where ever it’s touched and it wilts after being without water for 3 or 4 hours so by the end of the night if you don’t like the way your Lily’s are looking then don’t blame your florist. It’s just the fragility of the flower itself.

Follow our tweets at twitter.com/FCWeddings so that you don’t miss our Summer Wedding Flowers in Bloom article and if you want to read more on seasonal wedding flowers then we suggest you visit Marthastewartweddings.com: Seasonal Wedding Flowers

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Getting Married

Getting Married

Will you marry me?

Getting Married:

Now that you’re getting married we would like to help you balance out the euphoria of being engaged with the actual planning of the wedding itself. After all, with the abundance of information on the web you could develop a case of “wedding clutter syndrome” and that would be a “couples” disaster!

So, before you begin gathering information on the web we highly suggest that you first make the following 3 decisions (together).

1. Will you be having a Home or Destination Wedding?

2. Will you be hiring a Wedding Planner?

3. And your preferred Wedding date is…

Now if you decided on having a home-town wedding then First Class Weddings feels that weddingdetails is a great place to begin. This site offers a wealth of valuable information and is an excellent resource for any bride and groom.

For the adventurous couple that would like to explore having a destination wedding then we suggest you consider Hawaii as your landing spot and gohawaii is a great site to begin drooling over the island life. However if a tropical wedding isn’t for you we invite you to check out majestic Colorado. This state offers some spectacular wedding venues in the mountains, lakeside, riverside, canyons, meadows, forests, and other beautiful venues worthy of your attention.

Finally, should you choose to hire a wedding planner we invite you to take a peek at A First Class Wedding. This is a company that truly has your best interest at heart, we have serviced thousands of clientele and continually strive to work in the best interest of you.

 Getting Married is easy with First Class Weddings

Wedding Rehearsal

Wedding Rehearsal

Wedding Rehearsal Tips…

Having a wedding rehearsal is a fun thing to do on the day before your wedding. It also should be mandatory if you have more than one attendant on each side. However some locations charge a fee to host this service so please ask what they are in advance. This way there are no surprises.

Should you consider the possibility of forgoing the rehearsal there are some special situations that would allow you to do so. Here are some guidelines that you can follow should you choose this option:

  • If you’re having a wedding with just yourselves or only one attendant each.
  • If you’ve been married before and are familiar with the drill.
  • If you have responsible competent attendants that can go off of verbal instruction.
  • If you begin the ceremony standing in place.
  • If you elope.

Follow us on http://twitter.com/FCWeddings for more information on rehearsals, how to hold them and tips for wedding rehearsal luncheons in our upcoming weeks.

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Maid of Honor

Maid of Honor

Maid of Honor

Being a Maid/Matron of Honor can be hard work! However, knowing in advance what is expected of you can make a world of difference if you want to be exceptional. Here are 10 things a Maid of Honor should know when accepting the offer of being the brides ‘personal assistant’.

  1. Plan on assisting the Bride in selecting her dress as well as the bridal parties attire.
  2. Offering assistance with addressing invitations and calling for final RSVP’s is a must.
  3. Helping the Bride determine seating arrangements is mandatory.
  4. Being the on-call girl for discussions with any details, favors or decor is important!
  5. Offering your help with any day-of tasks should be a given!
  6. Taking care of the brides train (if applicable) once she approaches the alter area is mandatory.
  7. Taking the brides bouquet during the ceremonies ring exchange is a no-brainier.
  8. Assisting the bride to and from the restroom to freshen up is the right thing to do.
  9. Yes, collecting gifts, envelopes and being the last to leave is exceptional!
  10. Plan on giving your time on the day after to ensure that any loose ends are taken care of can be difficult, yet necessary.

Whatever you do, please do not try and criticize, judge or disagree with the Brides flavors. Every wedding is truly a personal reflection of the couples style and should be honored as that. Being an exceptional Maid of Honor requires patience, understanding and most of all, love.

Maid of Honor by First Class Weddings

Wedding Budget

wedding budget

Saving Together…Wedding Budget Basics

  1. Doing a destination wedding at your honeymoon location combines expenses and will save you money.
  2. Sending save-the-date cards are an extra expense that is totally OK to cut out of the wedding budget.
  3. Be conservative when purchasing your wedding gown.
  4. Considering a luncheon instead of a reception dinner will cut your costs in half.
  5. Doing your own make-up will save you time and money!
  6. Have your ceremony chair rentals transferred to the reception tables after the wedding.
  7. Keeping your centerpieces simple & low to the table can save you a lot of money!
  8. Forgo favors and instead hand write thank you cards for each person or family.
  9. Keep the dessert display option on your menu instead of ordering a large wedding cake (paying for a small 6″ wedding cake on a pedestal for your traditional “cake cutting” will actually save you money).
  10. Designate day-of tasks like setting place cards and favors to a friend or family member vs. paying someone else to do it.

When it comes to your wedding budget and saving money the most important thing to remember is to keep it simple. This will allow you to keep your costs down without sacrificing elegance.

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Wedding Photos

wedding photos

Wedding Photos – Smile for me Baby!

When shopping around for a great wedding photographer it is imperative that you ask to see more of their work than what is available on their web site. In addition, we suggest that you ask these important questions.

  • Will you personally be taking my wedding photos?
  • Will you be bringing an assistant?
  • Can my family take photos at the same time as you?
  • How much do you charge for overtime?
  • What will you (and assistant) wear on my wedding day?
  • Do you bring back-up equipment?
  • How long after the wedding will it take to receive my proofs and album?

A FRESH IDEA: In addition to securing a great photographer for your wedding day we suggest picking up the camera yourself (if time allows) and taking a picture or two of your life long partner. Taking your own images are great fun and you may possibly capture some adorable moments.

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Marriage

Marriage

Marriage Will Last a Lifetime!

A little research would tell you that marriages that last a lifetime are at an all time low. Several reports, reviews and opinions on the sensitive subject of making marriage work are indifferent so we make no guarantees on how long your marriage will last  However, we would like to suggest that these ten things would make a significant difference on the overall health, happiness and length of your marriage… should you take them to heart.

  1. Time
  2. Patience
  3. Honesty
  4. Love
  5. Forgiveness
  6. Commitment to Marriage
  7. Loyalty
  8. Respect
  9. Communication
  10. Partnership

And when times get hard, remember the love that you once shared together and please try and make an effort to celebrate your commitment together as often as you can. Telling each other that you love them every single day, how much you admire them, or how special they made you feel by doing something for you is a few of many ways you can keep the love alive. We also encourage you to remember that you are in it for better and for worse. The love you have for each other must be strong enough to endure all obstacles, and with a little luck, it can.

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Beach Bags

Beach Bags

Honeymoon Beach Bags

Whatever you do… and wherever you go, these are “must pack” items for your beach bags.

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Extra Shorts & Top, Undies and/or Sundress
  • Lotion
  • Lip Balm
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Tissue
  • Water
  • Tweezers
  • Plastic Bag (for your wet suit)
  • Favorite Snack Items
  • A little Money
The most relaxing way to spend your honeymoon is on a beach or at least most think so. For the best beaches to visit in Hawaii, sign up for our newsletter and become an exclusive member of First Class Weddings.

Centerpieces

Centerpieces
Centerpieces: Keeping it Simple!

Brides no longer have to break the bank to get a beautiful centerpieces. Here are some cost saving tips without sacrificing quality or elegance.

  • Low Centerpieces – these are half the price of taller ones
  • Add the Greens - this cuts down on the amount of flowers you’ll need
  • Use Church Flowers at your Reception – This prevents ordering separate arrangements
  • Choose Flowers with Large Blooms – Hydrangea and peonies are a perfect example
  • Select Flowers in Season – Flowers that are readily available cost less
  • Try to stay away from Holidays – These are busier times so flowers cost up to 30% more
  • Keep it simple – submerged flower strands in water, floating candles and other simple centerpieces can limit the need for many flowers at all and can significantly cut costs

Follow our tweets at twitter.com/FCWeddings to find out about more money saving tricks of the trade.

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