Like many brides, you may be planning a beach wedding. And, why wouldn’t you? Just the thought of sunny beaches and a tropical breeze sounds really good right now, especially since is pouring down raining right now.
A wedding and a honeymoon all rolled up into one beautiful, sunlit package, it’s the perfect theme and the perfect locale for a summer wedding — or a winter one if you’re ditching the cold and headed towards the heat for a tropical destination wedding. If you are, then these new beach wedding favors will make the trip a lot sweeter!
Drink in the fun!
Accenting your special day with the tastes of summer, we’re glad to introduce these delicious drink favors just in time for your trip down the aisle. With three delicious flavors to choose from (lemonade, raspberry tea and margarita), it will be easy finding the right mix for your matrimonial celebration. Probably best for beach-themed rehearsal dinners, get-to-know-you get-togethers, bridal showers and the like, but I really could see them at a cool, casual garden wedding. Couldn’t you?
Bon jour! If you’re planning a French- or Parisian-themed wedding or if this blog has just given you the idea, you must see the wedding favors that just flew in from amazing favor designer Kate Aspen!
Nothing says Paris like the Eiffel Tower, and Kate Aspen definitely speaks French with their recently launched 2010 collection. You’ll love the detail in the “Evening in Paris” Eiffel Tower Place Card Holder. And we have the perfect wedding centerpieces for your reception tables, too! The Eiffel Tower place card holder is on the left, and the centerpiece is on the right. Add flowers and candles that coordinate with your color scheme, and Voila! You bring the essence of France and romance to every table!
A Fleur-de-Lis For You!
Another enduring symbol of France is the fleur-de-lis, which means lily flower in French. The fleur-de-lis, a symbol of royalty and aristocracy, is featured in several of Kate Aspen’s wedding favors, including bottle stoppers, place card holders, coasters and tea light holders. Check out the photos below!
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What’s the number one resolution people make each year? Getting in shape. Whether they need to drop a few pounds or just tone up what they have, improvements in diet and exercise always seem to make the list. And, if you’re planing to walk down the aisle this year, it will probably top the list–especially if you’re donning a strapless gown. Since brides have more of an “incentive” to shape up, I thought it would be a good idea to help you out with that.
Armed and Dangerous?
If you feel that your arms are a deadly weapon, knocking people out with one fling of the flab, here are a few tips that can help you get them in shape before the wedding.
Pump it up! With a moderate amount of weight (typically no more than 10-12 pounds), work those arms by doing 6-8 repetitions of each exercise, such as bicep curls, arm raises, overhead extensions, etc. You can even add weights to your aerobics workout to achieve muscular–not manly–arms.
Dumbbells aren’t for Dum-Dums! They’re actually a smart addition to your workout routine, and they’re easy to use. Simply stand with your back straight and arms by your side. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing inward, and slowly raise one dumbbell at a time toward your shoulder.
Push Up and Shape Up! There’s just no getting around doing push ups. They’ve been around forever because they work. And, with so many variations, you can find the form that’s right for you. Either way, be sure to keep your back straight, stomach and butt tight and use a full range of motion. Don’t cheat on the way down by letting momentum (and gravity) do the work. It’s all about control. Remember, 10 correct push ups beats 100 incorrect ones any day!
Keep your chin up! Literally! Doing those godforsaken chin ups will get results fast. They’re hard, but they work. If you don’t have a lot of time and you need to get moving quickly, this is the exercise for you. Just find a good solid steel bar with the proper space and literally pull yourself up.
Now that you’re armed with valuable information, there’s nothing stopping you!
Good News and Bad News?
Just like it takes a village to raise a child–it takes working on the whole body to see a difference in your arms. In addition to these killer exercises, get a good cardio workout by running, jumping rope or aerobics. Slimming the entire body will help you reach your goal. It’s also a good idea to save the sweets until the wedding day when you can eat all the cake you want. It’s your reward for looking as svelte as the couple on your wedding cake topper.
So go ahead and shape ‘em up so you can show ‘em off! Whether you’re going sleeveless or strapless…when it’s all said and done, you can proudly display your amazing arms like Michelle Obama!
I LOVE this! On July 31, 2010, Andrea Parrish and Peter Geyer of Spokane, WA intend to say their wedding vows, knowing their love for each other—and for the planet—brought them to this long-awaited moment in their lives.
Their economically creative and earth-friendly plan to pay for their event has them collecting these:
Yes. Aluminum cans. The couple now have in their living room more than 18,000 cans, which is almost five percent of their goal to amass 400,000 of the containers.
According to The Spokesman-Review newspaper, if the couple reaches their goal, they’ll have about five tons of aluminum, worth about $3,800 when recycled.
At their Web site, WeddingCans.com, Andrea and Peter explain their idea: “Even simple weddings cost more than a few dollars. We don’t really have much extra cash sitting around, since we’re just starting out. Add that to the fact that environmental responsibility plays a big part in our lives, and we hatched the crazy plan. Pay for the wedding—with recycling. Aluminum recycling is one of the most sustainable and useful forms of recycling.”
If you live in the Spokane area and would like to donate cans to this crazy/wonderful cause, the pair asks that you contact them, and they’ll pick up your recyclables. Anyone can also donate money to help them have what I’m sure will be an extraordinary, eco-friendly wedding and reception.
When they start looking for wedding favors, we’re sure they’ll be on the lookout for eco-friendly favors, so I’d like to recommend these “Helping Hands” Personalized Bamboo Salad Servers. And when it comes to this couple, I think the name “Helping Hands” is an appropriate way to commemorate what they will have accomplished. Best of luck, you two—now and always!
The new year brings new trends! Last year saw a resurgence of a retro bride and candy bars at the reception. Will they still be popular in 2010? Let’s take a look at the wedding trends from The Knot for this year and find out what’s hot and what’s not.
Vintage-Chic Weddings: A hotel, your parents’ backyard or even a restaurant can provide the perfect setting for a retro-chic wedding. Capturing vintage details from the 1950s, ’60s, or even ’70s will be huge in 2010. Make it meaningful by returning to the days of your youth or recreating your parent’s wedding using family heirlooms. Use pretty eyelet runners on the tables or lace tablecloths. You can even arrange your wedding centerpieces in small porcelain vases or silver pitchers.
Turquoise is Terrific! The hot color for this year will be turquoise. Mix it with red for a vibrant retro palate or with orange and fuchsia for a tropical beach wedding. Make is sophisticated and elegant by choosing turquoise and coffee. You’ll find that it’s a versatile color that breathes life into any wedding color scheme. Have some fun exploring different color combinations at 100layercake.com.
All white wedding cakes: Colorful cakes are sooo last decade. It seems that the classic white cake will be making a comeback this year. But, white doesn’t mean plain. Look for beautiful embellishments and designs that make these cakes an intriguing focal point at your wedding reception. Think understated elegance and simplicity, which leads to another wedding cake trend–butter cream icing.
Low centerpiece arrangements: For a while there the grandeur of tall centerpieces with overflowing bouquets were the staple of weddings to create a dramatic look. But whether it’s a desire not to look lavish in a struggling economy or just a shift if taste, this year’s centerpieces will tend to be smaller with lots of personal touches. Textured flowers and charming vases will win out over the too-tall arrangements of years past.
Don’t Forget The DJ: While everyone might not be able to afford a live band, you can at least be sure there is a DJ manning the booth. For a while, the i-Pod seemed like it was going to replace the turntable, master-mixing DJ’s we’ve come to love. But no, they’re making a comeback. Spinning a great selection of hits, you can customize the playlist on the spot and take special requests–something that can’t be done on an i-Pod. You also get the benefit of the DJ’s microphone and sound equipment for announcing the wedding party and other activities at the reception. Hiring a DJ is a win-win!
Make a Grand Exit: Let your getaway be the icing on the cake for your ceremony and reception. Don’t just drive off. Be whisked away in a horse-drawn carriage, have a ticker-tape parade or give everyone sparklers to light up the night. One fun idea that I’m sure the kids will love is gliding paper airplanes in the air instead of throwing rice. As you can see, there are plenty of ways to make your escape memorable.
Since we’re only six days into the New Year, you still have time to incorporate some of these 2010 trends into your wedding.
It’s official! According to StarReviews.com, an online site that reviews and ranks websites, software and services, My Wedding Favors is the highest-ranked site for wedding favors and wedding accessories for several important reasons.
My Wedding Favors hit it out of the park on pricing, features, ease of use and customer service, earning six gold stars! Here are a few excerpts from their review:
“In the world of party favor websites, MyWeddingFavors.com was definitely one of our favorites. They had a huge selection of wedding favors to choose from and the prices were definitely reasonable.”
FANTASTIC FAVOR CHOICES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES!
“The selection of favors here was definitely impressive. We found quite a few unique wedding favors we liked and the layout and organization of the categories was user-friendly and intuitive.”
“When you add the competitive prices to the site’s great selection, free shipping offer and excellent customer service department, it’s not hard to see why MyWeddingFavors.com was one of Modern Bride Magazine’s top picks for wedding favor needs. They earn 6.0 Stars!”
INCOMPARABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
We believe My Wedding Favors customer care is the best in the industry, and apparently, Star Reviews agrees: “MyWeddingFavors.com offers a very comprehensive customer support section. There is an in-depth knowledge base with information covering topics such as ordering, order tracking, shipping and returns and exchanges. They also offer live support via email, phone and instant chat. Email support was impressive, getting back to us within 24 hours with an easy-to-understand and personalized response. Phone support was equally efficient, with no hold time and a friendly rep waiting to answer any questions we had.”
And of the blog you’re reading at this very moment, researchers at Star Reviews said: “One other unique feature of the MyWeddingFavors.com site was the blog. You can read the blog to learn about wedding trends, tips and hot themes. We found the articles very interesting and informative.”
All of us at My Wedding Favors are dedicated to bringing you the largest, most exciting and unique selection of wedding favors and wedding accessories at affordable prices, the best online shopping experience you’ll find on the Internet, impeccable customer care, and all the latest wedding tips and trends to make your wedding planning smooth, stress-free and successful from beginning to end.
Thank you, Star Reviews, and thanks to you you—our readers and our customers, who give us the distinct honor of playing a part in your dream wedding!
AAAAAWe wish you the happiest of holidays and a New Year when all your dreams come true!
Now that we’re nearing the end of the year, some super smart person thought it would be a great idea to compile a list of the top searches on Ask.com (they’re a HUGE site where you can ask about anything of the web community and get a barrage of answers in seconds.) Seems like a good way to see what’s on the hearts and minds of people these days.
Intrigued by the list, I thought there would be questions about statistics and inquiries for all sorts of research. Maybe there’d even be a question or two about how to fix something or prepare a dish. Scrolling my way to number one on the list, I saw all sorts of great questions, strange searches and some basic stuff. I could hardly wait to see what number one would be.
Is this what people really want to know?!
When I finally reached the top of the list, I was surprised and shocked that “this” was the number one question on the minds of millions of internet users this year. Okay, here goes… Drum roll, please! The most asked question on Ask.com this year is:
“What time is it?”
If you’re gonna search, search for this!
What?! The shock! The horror! Is that the question that is burning on the fingertips of those surfing the net? It boggles the mind why anyone (let alone millions of people) would actually take the time to type that question into the search field instead of just looking at the clock that’s conveniently located in the bottom right corner of the computer screen. Thanks to Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bling and a myriad of other search engines, that’s a question that NEVER needs to be asked. Wow! Like I said…it boggles the mind.
Seems to me that if you’re going to spend time typing something into the search field, it should be for something worthwhile–like wedding favors! With February 14th right around the corner, there’s sure to be a lot of weddings on the horizon. A quick search for Valentine wedding favors would yield some results like this:
Keep everyone talking with these fun conversation hearts. A Valentine classic, these have been updated with sayings for your wedding, like Kiss The Bride and I Wed Thee. Very cute!
And, there’s no better find than these glass coasters to say that you’re in L-O-V-E! The frost and clear combination makes an elegant statement along with the classic red gift box. For more red wedding favors that would be perfect for a Valentines Day wedding, you don’t have to search or ask the question. Just browse around our site.
If any of you speaks Japanese, can you tell us if she said “yes?” I imagine their wedding favors would be tiny robots that will cook and clean house for their guests…
I don’t know about you, but as a single woman anticipating my wedding day (and night!), I’ve always felt like I’d be ready to get away to some romantic place with my new hubby right after the wedding. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend a few quiet days lounging with the one you love?
A transition into married life, honeymoons allow couples to spend time with each other and simply chill out after all the wedding planning. According to Tim and Brenda, “Self-imposed seclusion really helps solidify your bond. A great honeymoon is a simple place you can return to whenever you want. It’s not an exotic trip that took as much planning as your wedding.” I couldn’t agree more.
Why wait?!
But after reading about a new trend to wait on the honeymoon, it’s made me think again. They make good points about keeping the excitement going, not having time off work, lack of funds, accepting the reality of married life, spending time with family and friends and having time to get things settled. I guess when you think about it, there are some good reasons for waiting. Here’s what some of the brides and grooms have to say:
DM Kelly writes, “I took my honeymoon six months after my wedding. I’m glad I had the days after my wedding to open gifts, sort out legalities, give out bridesmaid gifts and get my life organized. It would have ruined my honeymoon for me knowing that I had 150 thank-yous to write when I got home. Planning my wedding was exciting for me and having something to look forward to [a few months] afterward kept me from feeling let down that it was all over.”
Another bride adds, “I don’t know if I totally agree with my Mom, but she always said marriages should start realistically: going to work, cooking dinner, doing laundry, paying the bills, etc. Marriages aren’t about lounging on the beach for a week – they’re about the daily mundane tasks that make your home and lives together function. Heading out on a vacation immediately after your wedding, in her words, “sets you up for disappointment.” Honeymoons should come later when you need a break from the daily grind.”
Kirk T says, “I think you should wait a few days and spend time with the people that made it all possible or friends that came in from out of town and may still be around. Imagine a guest flying in that hasn’t seen you in a while and you rush out of town.”
A military bride says, “In the past, it was more common to head right off on your honeymoon the next morning. However, today it is becoming more and more common to do the honeymoon at a later date because of time off from work (like me and my fiance! he’s military so we don’t know when we can honeymoon yet) or budget constraints, or hurricane season. There are tons of reasons to wait on the honeymoon.”
Gillian adds, “We left the next morning. I am oddly superstitious though. I have had 3 cousins who either did not take a honeymoon or did not go right away (waited over a week) and they’re the only ones in my huge extended family who ended up divorced. Is it a strange coincidence or me just thinking too much? You be the judge, but I would go on your honeymoon right afterward!”
How about you? Would you want to wait or head for the hills right after the wedding? Let me know what you think.
With Thanksgiving 2009 just hours away, we thought we’d take a moment to tell all our brides how grateful we are that you touched our lives this year. You are our reason for being here, and we’re thrilled to be a small part of one of life’s most joyful occasions.
Thank you for reading our blog and giving us your comments.
Thank you for your fabulous article and wedding favor ideas—they help make us more useful to you.
Thank you for wanting to make your wedding the best it can be.
Thank you—from all of us at My Wedding Favors Wedding Tips & Trends!
Like many brides, you may be planning a beach wedding. And, why wouldn’t you? Just the thought of sunny beaches and a tropical breeze sounds really good right now, especially since is pouring down raining right now.
When they start looking for wedding favors, we’re sure they’ll be on the lookout for 
The new year brings new trends! Last year saw a resurgence of a retro bride and candy bars at the reception. Will they still be popular in 2010? Let’s take a look at the wedding trends from The Knot for this year and find out what’s hot and what’s not.
Turquoise is Terrific! The hot color for this year will be turquoise. Mix it with red for a vibrant retro palate or with orange and fuchsia for a tropical beach wedding. Make is sophisticated and elegant by choosing turquoise and coffee. You’ll find that it’s a versatile color that breathes life into any wedding color scheme. Have some fun exploring different color combinations at 100layercake.com.
Low centerpiece arrangements: For a while there the grandeur of tall centerpieces with overflowing bouquets were the staple of weddings to create a dramatic look. But whether it’s a desire not to look lavish in a struggling economy or just a shift if taste, this year’s centerpieces will tend to be smaller with lots of personal touches. Textured flowers and charming vases will win out over the too-tall arrangements of years past.
Make a Grand Exit: Let your getaway be the icing on the cake for your ceremony and reception. Don’t just drive off. Be whisked away in a horse-drawn carriage, have a ticker-tape parade or give everyone sparklers to light up the night. One fun idea that I’m sure the kids will love is gliding paper airplanes in the air instead of throwing rice. As you can see, there are plenty of ways to make your escape memorable.
It’s official! According to 
“When you add the competitive prices to the site’s great selection, free shipping offer and excellent customer service department, it’s not hard to see why MyWeddingFavors.com was one of Modern Bride Magazine’s top picks for wedding favor needs. They earn 6.0 Stars!”
Now that we’re nearing the end of the year, some super smart person thought it would be a great idea to compile a list of the top searches on Ask.com (they’re a HUGE site where you can ask about anything of the web community and get a barrage of answers in seconds.) Seems like a good way to see what’s on the hearts and minds of people these days.
Seems to me that if you’re going to spend time typing something into the search field, it should be for something worthwhile–like wedding favors! With February 14th right around the corner, there’s sure to be a lot of weddings on the horizon. A quick search for Valentine wedding favors would yield some results like this:
Keep everyone talking with these fun conversation hearts. A Valentine classic, these have been updated with sayings for your wedding, like Kiss The Bride and I Wed Thee. Very cute!
I don’t know about you, but as a single woman anticipating my wedding day (and night!), I’ve always felt like I’d be ready to get away to some romantic place with my new hubby right after the wedding. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend a few quiet days lounging with the one you love?
DM Kelly writes, “I took my honeymoon six months after my wedding. I’m glad I had the days after my wedding to open gifts, sort out legalities, give out 
A military bride says, “In the past, it was more common to head right off on your honeymoon the next morning. However, today it is becoming more and more common to do the honeymoon at a later date because of time off from work (like me and my fiance! he’s military so we don’t know when we can honeymoon yet) or budget constraints, or hurricane season. There are tons of reasons to wait on the honeymoon.”
