Fall Wedding: Color Fusion

Fall wedding is always associated with rustic colors, pumpkins, maple leaves and dark colored suits. While many loves the color of the falls, some brides may wish they could have their wedding in the spring or summer. Do you have to follow the typical fall wedding? You're the bride, you decide how you would like your wedding to be. These are some ideas to incorporate your Fall/Summer or Fall/Spring fusion wedding.

The Color:
#1 Think Brown

Pastel Colors such as light pink, light blue or light yellow and deep rich brown.
Combining spring pastel colors with deep rich brown create a fusion color for your wedding. The pastel colors soften the dark rich brown , which makes the decoration doesn't look too "Fall"

Bridesmaid gifts ideas: Weekender Tote Bag,Toiletry Bag

#2 Go Purple

Berry colors and jewel tones are in this season. Be daring by mixing dark purple with fuchsia pink , golden yellow or lime green. You could always mix it with metallic colors such as silver and gold.

Bridesmaid gifts ideas:
Monogram Tote Bag, Circle of Friendship Bracelet

#Bridesmaid Gown:
Commonly brides chooses gown for their bridesmaids that are made of silk, taffeta, or satin material for Fall wedding. If you don't want your wedding looks to formal, opt for gown with lightweight fabric such as silk chiffon or jersey.

The Centerpiece:
Mix beautiful flower bouquet with fruits to create fresh and stunning centerpiece. Place a flower bouquet arrangement and fill in a monogram flower vase with limes cuts. There are limited colors of flowers available during fall season. Most flowers that grows in this climate are usually dark colors. However,perennial flowers such as roses and lily are available all year round in many different colors. Common fruits used for centerpieces are: limes, pears, plums, mini apples, and kumquats. Each flowers has a meaning,do you want to know what it means? Read the Languange of Flowers.

How to arrange flowers and limes.



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How To Tell the bridal party to pay for their clothes

Most people know that members of a wedding party have to pay for their own clothes. Groomsmen rent their own tuxes while bridesmaids are responsible for paying for their dresses. But what if you have a member of your wedding party who has never been a bridesmaid or groomsmen before and doesn't realize the etiquette? How do you communicate to them that they are supposed to pay without coming off as rude or embarrassing them? This wedding how-to video will show you the proper way to tell someone to pay for their own tuxedo or dress.

Unique Bridesmaid Gifts

We've just added some unique gift ideas for bridesmaids. These are some of staffs' favorites:

Square Glass Photo Vase

From a wedding day accessory to an essential office supply, this multi-purpose square vase will be used for years to come! Fashioned in well structured glass, the four-sided accessory display features four slots to enter your favorite photos.

Personalized Scarf
Stay warm and in style with Personalized Cashmere Scarf. Fashioned of a delicate cashmere blend, this winter accessory is both comfortable and durable. With its trendy personalization and choice of three neutral colors, this is one article that will go with all your winter wear!

Bridesmaid Gifts For the Classic Girl

Heart Shaped Jewelry Box
Sometimes it's hard to to say how more than special a person is. We've made the task easier with our Pearl Heart Jewelry Box. Great for bridesmaid gifts, the heart jewelry box will be a place where she puts her precious things in and a keepsake she will treasured for years to come. With its elegant appeal, this keepsake features a pearlized white finish surrounded by a decorative nickel plated trim and a lined plush navy velvet interior.

Your bridesmaid can keep her jewelry stay safe, organized and easily accessible in this elegant jewelry box.

Bridesmaid Pearl Jewelry Set
What better gift for for a bridesmaid who loves Audrey Hepburn 's style. Simplicity never goes out of style. Thank fashion icons of the 50's and 60's for this time honored accessory set. With its graduated necklace that grows from 4mm to 8mm pearls, this nostalgic set works great for all occasions. Your bridesmaids will love this pearl jewelry set! It is a set they can wear on your ceremony and after your wedding. She can wear it with her little black dress or a chic Chanel-inspired jacket paired with jeans. The classy elegant pearl jewelry set will match with any outfit.

Bridesmaid Photo Frame

Nothing more special than a treasured snapshot with a bride! Present your bridesmaid with an inspired and unique memento that shows how much you appreciate her. Add personalization to personalized picture frame with personal message such as "Friends Forever" or "My Sister, My Friend"

Let them commemorate their favorite moments of your wedding with this beaded silver picture frame. Ideal for dressing up a coffee table or fireplace mantle with something both striking and personal. Picture says a thousand words, to see the beautiful smile on your face and hers on your wedding day will bring back all the good memories.

Bridesmaid Totes

Personalized tote bags is one of the hottest bridesmaid gifts of this season. You might not think personalized totes are that great of a gift idea until you really think it through. Then, you will realize all the great points these embroidered handbags have to offer to bridesmaids.

Many brides will buy bridesmaids gifts that are cool yet they have no function whatsoever. They eventually get stored away on a shelf somewhere to practically be forgotten. The best thing about tote bags is that they provide several practical purposes, apart from being an indispensable part of everyone's wardrobe. Smaller than a briefcase but larger than a purse, a tote bag is just right for your bridesmaid who is always on the move. Tote bags are perfect companions to have by your side for business, pleasure, or whenever your bridesmaids want to combine the two—this kind of tote bag is not only suited for your bridesmaids, but for anyone who needs more extra space than a purse or pocket. You can easily carry your cell phone, wallet, perfumes, sunglasses, checkbook, and even your make-up kit with this latest fashion accessory.

When you decide to purchase personalized tote bags for each of your bridesmaids, have fun and get creative with your options. You don't have to pick same tote bags for all your bridesmaids, it's ok to pick different style or thread colors. Tote bags are available in a thousand different designs and styles. Among those that are popularly utilized by different generations of women are drawstring tote bags, beach tote bags, captain's boat bags, large striped bags, plain tote bags, eco-friendly tote bag, and many more. The idea of choosing from these bags can be a whole lot fun, as there are endless options.

If you don't want the hassle of shopping for bags any longer, why not try a personalized tote bag for a change? It could be a welcome relief from those tote bags that you see donned by everybody. In this way, you can have exactly the design that you really want, while satisfying the notion that there could not be someone out there who has bag like yours

Bridesmaid Jewelry: Deal Or Steal?

Heart Necklace
This gorgeous necklace is sure to surprise your bridesmaids. Sold for $65 at a famous online jeweler, bluenile.com. Available at sweetmemorybaskets.com for only $17.99. What a Deal! The heart necklace may be engraved with single initial at no extra cost.

Friendship Toggle Bracelet
Good friends are more precious than jewelry. This bracelet make a beautiful tribute to cherished friends. The circle symbolizes the love and support your girlfriends offer. Sold for $110 at redenvelope.com or $16.99 from sweetmemorybaskets.com

Gift Ideas For "Sporty Bridesmaids"

Each of your bridesmaids are unique individuals. Like most women, they probably like purses, jewelry and all the cutie stuff. What you may not realize is that some of them enjoys watching baseball rather than playing with a Barbie doll when they were young. These are some bridesmaid gifts ideas and tips for your Sporty/Athletic bridesmaids.

1. Clean and Simple
Your sporty bridesmaids have lots of energy and they're always on-the-go. They appreciate comfort and simplicity. If you're thinking of purchasing a tote bag for her, pick a simple looking tote. For jewelry, select an elegant set of pearl jewelry or a simple alphabet silver pendant.

2. Practical.
Forget knick knacks and small accessories, sporty bridesmaids appreciate things that are useful. A personalized sports bag for her to carry her belongings to her gym in style will certainly a bridesmaid gift she'd treasured. As for the sports fans, how about a multifunction cooler chair? Perhaps it look a bit masculine, but your "Sports Fans Bridesmaids" will absolutely love it!