Shine Like A Star At The Christmas Party!

Christmas is coming! So girls (also brides!), it's the time to decide what you will wear at Christmas parties.

This year I want to be the "star" of the party, this is why I chose this outfit. :) It's youthful and gently shines similar to the atmosphere of the holiday. Every part of the outfit has a slight glamour of gold. However it's not at all ostentatious, but occassional.

Firstly, the dress: I really like the gold foil on the upper part of the dress, and the chiffon material is a pleasant and comfortable wear.

The fabulous court shoes come with a gold-plated ankle cuff (again gold, yes :), it looks gorgeous with the dress, the gold crystal teardrop jewellery set also looks beautiful.

And my absolutely favourite is the gold glitter star clutch bag, I love it! It perfectly suits the Christmas outfit.

Dress / Clutch bag / Court Shoes / Jewellery set

For more inspiration, have a look at Debenhams's partywear section!

How To Plan The Perfect Bachelorette Party

If you're a maid of honor in a wedding, one of your responsibilities is to plan the perfect bachelorette party for the bride. You want to give her a night that she won't forget. It's an important night for her so you want to make sure it is perfect for her. Bachelorette parties can be hectic to plan, but there are ways to make sure that the night goes off without a hitch.

Make sure that you talk about the budget with the wedding party before planning the bachelorette party. Since everyone will be involved in the planning, you need to make sure everyone is happy with what they will be paying. You don't want anyone fighting over what they have to pay. Try to make sure that everyone has an equal share so no one has to pay more than their share. Make sure that the bride doesn't have to pay because it's her night.

Step #1 You need to pick a date for the party. The bride can be included in the planning as long as it is not a surprise to her. If it is a surprise, you have to make sure that she's available on that day. It doesn't make sense to have the party on a night that she can't attend.

Step #2 Find out who the women are in the wedding party. They will be involved in the plans so you need to know who they are. You also want to include the mothers of the bride and groom so they won't be excluded. Find out who else the bride wants to invite so no one will be left out.

Step #3 Come up with a theme that is suitable for the bride as well as the guests. Sex themed parties may not be appropriate for everyone so you need to think of the bride and the guests when you plan the event. If the bride isn't into erotic things, you can treat her to a day at the spa. You can also take her to a fancy restaurant or to a club to celebrate as long as the budget will allow for it.

Step #4 Buy invitations that match the theme of the bachelorette party. Make sure to send them out in enough time so the guests can rsvp in time. If you're making a reservation, you need to know how many people are going to be there. You don't want to make a reservation and not have enough room for everyone.

Step #5 Make sure there's a designated driver if you go out drinking. Since a lot of people drink during the event, it is important to have a designated driver. You can also rent a limo or a bus if you have it in the budget.

Tip #1 Buy something to make sure everyone knows it's the bride's day. You can get her a tiara or a banner that lets everyone know that she is the bride. If the other guests want to stand out, they can wear banners too.

Tip #2 Remember the decorations if the party is in a home. Come up with posters and signs that feature the bride's new name. You can hang up streamers as well as put up pictures of the groom.

Tip #3 Plan games to play if the event is at home. You can play trivia games, guessing games, charades, as well as other games. Make sure the games are related to the wedding.

Tip #4 Ask the guests to pay in advance to cover expenses. You can ask them to pay you in cash. Once you get the money, you can pay for everything on the night of the event. This will eliminate any confusion over who is paying for what.

Tip #5 If you plan ahead, you can make it a special night for the bride. The important thing is to make sure that the bride has fun at the bachelorette party. Since you want the bride to have a memorable night, it's your job to make sure to plan the perfect bachelorette party. 

The Wedding Cake

A wedding cake can be as simple or as extravagant as you like and accordingly can be relatively inexpensive or enough to break the bank.

The reason wedding cakes are often so expensive is due to the intricate work that is involved and the many hours of labor that are required to create the decorations.

For some people this is an expense that they feel is unnecessary and a simple cake or alternative form of 'symbolic food' such as a favorite dessert or something similar can be used.

More often than not however people prefer a traditional wedding cake and in keeping with the rest of the theme of the wedding it is generally decorated in colors similar to those of the flowers and any other decorations at the reception.

Certainly by reducing the size of the wedding cake it can help to keep the costs down and also by keeping the cake less intricate in its decorations you can save yourself a lot of money.

You can also use your flower arrangements or other forms of decoration that are more cost-effective to enhance the look of the wedding cake and keep the cake itself relatively plain and simple.

It really is a case of weighing up the expense with the importance that you put on the style of cake that you prefer and whether you can save money elsewhere to get the cake you desire.

Once again do your research and get some prices from various different suppliers of wedding cakes and also consider asking your friends and family if they know anybody who does cake decorating as many people do it for a hobby and will be only too willing to help out on the special occasion.

Often you can get somebody to create your cake for the cost of the materials alone and this can be their gift to you for your wedding rather than paying for something else.

One important thing that you must remember however is to check their work to see if it is up to a standard that you would be happy to have at your wedding and don't feel obliged to use their services if you aren’t satisfied.

Save Money On Your Wedding Dress!

If you don't want to spend a lot on your wedding dress read on...

Many couples are on a budget. There are so many aspects to planning and hosting a wedding. You want to make sure that you'll have enough money for everything. This article will show you how and where to save money on unique wedding dresses. 

Tip #1 Consider using your mothers wedding dress. What better way is there to not only save money, but to also make your wedding day even more special. Your mother would be honored and awed that you would want to use her dress. Talk to your mother about the possibility of using her gown before you decide to go out and spend a lot on a new one. All you'll have to pay for are alterations, if needed.

Tip #2 Bridal stores will usually have clearance racks, and gowns that are on sale. Even the fanciest bridal boutique knows that most brides to be cannot spend a fortune. Ask the sales representative to show you wedding dress styles that cost less. You may even be able to find Vera Wang wedding dresses discounted.

Tip #3 Dresses that can be used as wedding dresses can be found on sale and on clearance at department stores. If you are looking for a wedding dress that is a little less formal definitely check your local department stores.

Tip #4 Wedding dresses can often be found online for a fraction of the cost. Check online web-stores and auctions. Do an internet search for "cheap" or "low cost" wedding dresses. You could also used the words "discounted", or "clearance".

Once you have an exact idea of what you are looking for, and where to look you will be able to find the perfect wedding dress for your special day. I wish you luck and long lasting happiness! :-)

Creative Idea - Monogram Wedding Cake Toppers

Monograms have been used for years to personalize things. They are often used on stationary, and clothing, but they aren't just for clothes and paper, either. Many couples used monogram wedding cake toppers to make their wedding cake and wedding day memorable.

Monogram toppers are a more personalized alternative to the traditional plastic bride and groom that most couples use. Your wedding cake shouldn't be typical or standard, it should be unique and should represent who you are and who you are becoming. This is an idea that allows you to have both of your names or initials on your cake.

These types of cake toppers are made from all sorts of different materials. Some are made from crystal, others from ceramic, metal, or plastic. Custom materials can also be used at your request. You will be able to browse through the various lettering sizes and styles, materials, and color options. You can create a monogram according to what you want. The monogram you choose can have as many or as few letters as you wish. They are available in many different colors, shapes and sizes. It can be quite fancy, or simple. The choice is up to you.

You can find them at most wedding supply stores, or wherever wedding accessories are sold. They vary in price. Some cost more, some cost a little less. A price can not be put on making your wedding cake your own. It should be personalized in a way that makes it special, and yours alone. They are often priced according to material they are made from, and according to how many letters they contain.

Every little detail matters when it comes to your planning and hosting your wedding day. Nothing should be overlooked. This idea just might be that one small little detail that makes your wedding truly unique and memorable.