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While many people can’t afford a professional wedding planner to create their dream wedding, they can use their creativity and many of the same sources a wedding planner uses to create a fun, cost effective, and memorable event. Many people assume wedding planners get their ideas from genius and rooms of files and contacts the regular person couldn’t possibly get access to. Read the rest of this entry »

In today’s economy everyone is looking for a bargain.  Planning a wedding can start out small and snowball into a really big boulder that is out of control. You can plan and execute it within your limits but you will need stick to your budget and stay on the lookout for cheap wedding supplies. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are trying to find a new ring to purchase for yourself or for a loved one, you may be considering the idea of an Amethyst ring. What you should consider is that this is normally a ring that is bought for someone who has a birthday in the month of February. This is the birthstone for February which may be important to someone who follows the stars. Read the rest of this entry »

For many years now, men and women have both chosen to use silver as their preferred metal for rings. Silver is good for creating a number of different styles of jewelry from silver bracelets to silver rings to silver necklaces. Silver is said to reflect your personal style. Silver will allow men to be able to make a fashionable statement at an affordable choice. Read the rest of this entry »

What better way to get people’s attention than with chocolate. Chocolate is an all time favorite is most people. Businesses are always looking for a way to get noticed and be remembered by their customers.

And when it comes to chocolate as a means to do this, there are a number of options available. Including chocolate coins. We’ve all seen these. They can be a lot of fun and are tasty.

The companies that make these are becoming increasingly creative. The old way to just have a companies logo or name printed on the external chocolate coin wrapper. That looks alright, but there is new technology now that takes it to a higher level. Those same words and images used in the past on the outside can now be used on the inside. That is, that can be imprinted on the chocolate itself. Or even created as raised text and images from the base of the chocolate.

Not only can the logos and various messages be “imprinted” in chocolate but there are all sorts of shapes and designs that can be used. What would you like: hearts, circles or some unique shape.

And as you know, there is more than one kind of chocolate. My favorite is white chocolate. Pick the one you like or even a mixture to satisfy everyone’s tastes.

These personalised chocolate coins are being used at companies trade shows, as a thank you gift to clients, and even as a way to motivate employees to do their work well.

Not only are these used by business entities but they are also found being used as wedding favors and favors at other kinds of parties. Think of office parties, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, baby showers and anniversaries. For a wedding, an image of the couple can actually be placed on the chocolate. You’ve probably seen these personalized chocolate wedding favors.

Chocolate coins have come a long way from what we used to buy at the dime store many years ago. The options are so many that they are almost overwhelming. But you want something that people will remember so a little time spent thinking through this could be time well spent.

Making your own wedding favors with the help of your friends can be a lot of fun. There are plenty of things that you buy for your wedding and is a good thing to do. But maybe you want to be a little more hands on where you can do so that it mean more to you. One way to accomplish that is by making your own wedding favors.

Homemade wedding favors are actually quite popular and there is a good bit of information and resources available to help you be successful. Here are just three ideas that you may find appealing.

We always thought that the flower seed wedding favors were nice. Of course, they fit best a springtime or even summertime wedding. It is something your guests can take home and plant. Something that they see for some time to come and remember your special occasion. And you know that you are adding to the beauty of the earth.

Seeds aren’t too expensive and you can order as much as you need through various websites. You’ll want to pick something that will grow in the area that your guests are from. And they don’t have to be just flowers. Some couples even have given out vegetable seed wedding favors! Maybe you can think of something that would fit in with the theme of your wedding or a vegetable that your area is known for. What about peaches for Georgia?

You no doubt have seen potpourri sachets as wedding favors. Buy your favorite sent online and put it some bags. Decorate it up a bit if you want. Crafty people will have no trouble coming up with something nice. If you aren’t that person, then maybe one of your friends or family members is. If that is there thing, they will likely take great joy in helping to contribute in this way to your wedding.

Finally, personalised chocolate wedding favors is a perennial favorite. Yes, you can buy these but they can be a bit pricey. Do it on your own and you can save a few bucks to put on something else in your wedding. Simply go to a craft store or probably any place that has kitchen stuff and you can find the molds and even chocolate wedding favors kits that will have everything you need.

None of these ideas is revolutionary but if you want to add some unique wedding favors, just personalize them to your wedding theme or colors.

With Christmas and Valentine’s Day just behind us, there a lot of couples now looking for a place to get married as part of their wedding planning. More engagements occur around the end of the year and start of another than at any other time times of the year.

If you live in or around Nashville and you are searching for a location to get married, this article will help you get started.

Historical locations are the perfect choice for some couples. One such location in Nashville is the Hermitage. The Hermitage was the home of President Andrew Jackson. Weddings don’t take place inside the home but there is a log cabin by a spring down a few hundred yards behind the mansion.  Also there is Rachel’s Chapel which is a small church build by Jackson for his wife. One word of warning. There is no air conditioner!

Nashville wedding chapels are also abundant around town. Around the Opryland area is the Bridal Path Wedding Chapel. Located off Briley Parkway, it looks just like a little white church.  Owen’s Chapel is an actual church found down south of the city in Brentwwood, Tennessee. It is an old and beautiful church chapel surrounded by farms and affluent homes.

Juliet’s Chapel is found with a short drive out east of Nashville in Mt. Juliet. It was a church years ago and has been turned into a wedding chapel. Finally, a few miles east is the Montgomery Bell State park chapel. This was the home of the Presbyterian Cumberland Church.

Want to get married amidst the action of downtown? There are a number of good choices for a downtown Nashville wedding location. Union Station was an actual train station many years ago and now is a beautiful hotel. Right next door is the Frist Art Center which is used for weddings and receptions. Hermitage Hotel is on 6^th Avenue and has been visited by many celebrities over the years. It underwent an extension renovation a few years back and is a marvel to see.

Finally, you might consider a wedding in the park. Centennial Park is located just minutes from downtown in the Vanderbilt area. There is a beautiful spot there known as the Sunken Garden where many weddings take place.