Silk Flowers versus Fresh Flowers

Modern brides have yet another choice before them, whether to choose silk or fresh flowers for their wedding day. Silk flowers catch the eye of many brides who discover their many benefits over fresh. However, there is just something special about fresh flowers that many brides cannot resist. Both options have advantages so let’s take a look at what each one has to offer.

Top 10 reasons to choose silk flowers:

1.	Won’t wilt or turn brown. Always look fresh.
2.	Extensive variety of colors and styles.
3.	Are everlasting and non-seasonal.
4.	Lighter to carry than fresh.
5.	Less expensive than fresh.
6.	Easily transported and no refrigeration.
7.	Non-allergenic. (Note: They can be scented).
8.	Petals do not drop.
9.	Can receive them weeks in advance of the ceremony.
10.	Do not attract bees and other insects.

Top 10 reasons to choose fresh flowers:

1.	They smell wonderful.
2.	Extensive variety of colors and styles.
3.	Exquisite detailing missing from silk.
4.	More traditional than silk.
5.	More options in choosing vendors.
6.	Are soft to the touch.
7.	Create a more opulent feeling than silk.
8.	Available at a variety of pricepoints depending on season.
9.	Look wonderful in photographs, even close-up.
10.	Can be freeze dried.

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Chair Covers

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Chair covers are one of the most cost effective ways of turning a room from average to elegant and memorable.

Be sure that you ask to see a sample of the chair cover, sash or specialty item you are thinking of renting. Be careful trying to save money over the internet or you may find yourself and your family ironing chair covers the night before the wedding.

If you are having a more casual wedding I just came across a website call www.smartyhadaparty.com and they have disposable chair covers and sashes. Please let us know if you or someone you know has ever used this company or seen their covers. As in all purchases be sure and do your research!

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Wedding Lighting

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Visit your wedding site during the time of day when you will be having your reception and wedding. Inquire about any lighting and power restrictions, such as lighting of candles or the installation of portable lighting.

If your budget allows consider hiring a lighting designer to install specialty lighting at your location.

Your disc jockey may also have lighting equipment to shine textures, colors or even your monogram on the dance floor.

Proper Lighting can make everything from the cake, flowers and your guest look better.

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