Budget Saving Beach Wedding Gift Bag Ideas
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Giving Gift Beach Wedding Gift Bags To Your Guest
Anyone who recently attended a wedding will surely tell you of the elaborate details included in these professionally orchestrated events. The weddings of yesteryear may have been simple affairs that included close family members and a pot-luck dinner. But today's weddings have all the pomp and circumstance afforded to what would have once been considered high-society events; small or large, they are well-coordinated affairs that are infused with the unique personality of the couple and include all the details to which they have given an inordinate amount of thought. One such thought that is inevitable in the modern wedding is that of the out-of-town guests who travel to your wedding destination. Special attention is often paid to these guests - coordinating hotel accommodations, meals, and transportation. One of the ways in which today's couples choose to honor these guests is by presenting them with wedding gift bags.
Wedding gift bags are most often given to out-of-town guests who are staying at a hotel for your wedding. The gift bag is either left in their hotel room - perhaps on the bed or on the desk - so that it's the first thing they see when they arrive; or it's given to them by the front desk staff when they first check in to the hotel. In essence, the gift bags contain "welcome" gifts for guests from the wedding couple.
Different couples choose to do different things with their wedding gifts bags. A gift bag can be filled with bottled water, snacks for the room, and brochures with things to do in and around town for those who may not be familiar with the area. This is especially helpful for traveling guests who - in between wedding activities - may want to explore a city/town they have never before visited.
Some couples also include basic toiletries in their wedding gift bags such as extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, mints, shower gel, lotions, shampoo/conditioner - along with the snacks and water.
For more elaborate wedding gift bags you may choose to include a bottle of wine or champagne and two glasses, chocolates, cheese and crackers, and maybe even a CD of your favorite songs for guests to enjoy in the room.
No matter how you choose to put together your wedding gift bags, it is always important to include a note from you welcoming your guests to town and thanking them for making the trip for your special day. Wedding gift bags can make your guests feel welcomed and appreciated; they are a wonderful way to start the wedding festivities.
Great Beach Wedding Gift Bag Ideas To Consider
As your friends, family, and guest arrive to your beautiful beach wedding set up on the sand, its a great idea to reward them for traveling to witness your special day with great gift bags. You don't need to spend a lot of money on these gifts bags either. The age old saying says, "it's the thought that counts". Use these cost effective choices to stimulate more creative beach wedding gift ideas of your own:
* Personalize it!
* Select silver picture frames, perhaps you can even find some with a shell or other beach design, and have your names engraved, along with your wedding date.
* A glass or crystal vase can be etched with her initials, as can drinking glasses.
* All types of bags: make-up, jewelry, laptop, tote, etc can be monogrammed
* All kinds of cases can have a monogram, too, like covers for iPods, business cards, and wine carriers.
* Don't forget the bling: have her initials engraved on a silver charm to be worn as a bracelet or necklace. Add some beach themed charms and she'll have a perfect keepsake!
* Go for the Sparkle!
* Many brides give their bridesmaids jewelry to be worn with their dresses at the ceremony, and this will hopefully get worn again (can't always say that for the dress)!
* All kinds of jewelry can have meaning. It doesn't have to be expensive. Consider making some special bracelets yourself.
* Personalize it!
* Select silver picture frames, perhaps you can even find some with a shell or other beach design, and have your names engraved, along with your wedding date.
* A glass or crystal vase can be etched with her initials, as can drinking glasses.
* All types of bags: make-up, jewelry, laptop, tote, etc can be monogrammed
* All kinds of cases can have a monogram, too, like covers for iPods, business cards, and wine carriers.
* Don't forget the bling: have her initials engraved on a silver charm to be worn as a bracelet or necklace. Add some beach themed charms and she'll have a perfect keepsake!
* Go for the Sparkle!
* Many brides give their bridesmaids jewelry to be worn with their dresses at the ceremony, and this will hopefully get worn again (can't always say that for the dress)!
* All kinds of jewelry can have meaning. It doesn't have to be expensive. Consider making some special bracelets yourself.
Hiring A Wedding Planner
Pros vs. Cons
PROS: Weddings are a lot of work, and chances are, you already have plenty of things to do! Wedding planners are professional people with often great connections to local vendors, and they might be more able to negotiate with the vendors than you would be. If you are planning a wedding out of your geographical area, it might make the most sense to hire someone at your destination to plan the wedding. Many times, hotels and resorts have their own event and wedding planners on staff and they offer their services for "free" as part of the wedding package, so this can work well for couples desiring package deals. Planners at these establishments often have several "themes" they do routinely, so chances are you'll be able to see photographs of other weddings and be better able to visualize how yours will look. They may or may not be flexible within those themes, while others will work with just about anything you request.
CONS: There is very little that a wedding planner will do for you that you can't do for yourself - for free. Some planners charge a flat fee, while others ask for a percentage of whatever the wedding costs. You also have to give up some control when you hire a planner. Hopefully, you will work with someone you trust, who won't impose his/her ideas and opinions on you, so make sure to interview more than one candidate for the job to make sure this is someone you can work easily with.
CONS: There is very little that a wedding planner will do for you that you can't do for yourself - for free. Some planners charge a flat fee, while others ask for a percentage of whatever the wedding costs. You also have to give up some control when you hire a planner. Hopefully, you will work with someone you trust, who won't impose his/her ideas and opinions on you, so make sure to interview more than one candidate for the job to make sure this is someone you can work easily with.
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Cake For Your Wedding!
A wedding cake is the center of attention at any wedding reception. It can also reflect the personalities of the couple and any themes they have incorporated into the wedding. The Traditional fruit wedding cake is supposed to represent fertility and the cutting of the cake symbolises the first act of the couples working together in a caring, sharing way.
If you are a good enough cook, then you can bake the cake yourself but lesser mortals will have to buy a cake from a cake shop, bakers, or department store. However, before buying a cake, there are some basic factors that you will have to consider.
Style
What style do you want? Traditional, elegant or fun? What type of cake would best fit in with your wedding theme? If you are having a traditional wedding, then does it really make sense to have esoteric cake?
Also, make sure the company you are using can provide the cake you want. Before commissioning the cake, always have at look at their portfolio to assure yourself that they are up to the job. It may also give you some good ideas for the type of cake you want.
Flavour
Traditional flavours are Coconut, vanilla, Chocolate, Madeira, or Lemon. However, nowadays, Rum, Grand Marnier, or Kahlua are also very popular. Whichever you fancy, you should always have a tasting session of the different types of flavours before making up your mind.
Consistency
You also have to consider cake consistency. If the cake is using tiers and columns, then a sponge may collapse under the weight. However, the good, old, fruit cake will take a fair bit of weight. Of course, you can get stands, which will support any type of cake tiers.
Longevity
The traditional type of cake for weddings is a heavily iced, tiered, fruit cake. The advantage of a fruit cake (with say, rum) is that if it stored properly, it will last for years. This is useful to remember if you intend to follow the tradition of keeping the top tier for your first wedding anniversary or first child's christening.
Size
The size of the cake is determined by the amount of guests you have at the wedding reception. The baker will be able to assist you when it comes to calculating this. However, keep in mind that you may also need to include the people who cannot attend the wedding when calculating numbers.
Transporting To The Venue
Many brides do not think about this until nearer the wedding day. When choosing your cake make sure it can be safely delivered to the reception venue. If the cake is very delicate then you might be better paying a little more and having the cake delivered by the shop or caterer. That puts the onus on them to deliver it in one piece. After all, they are the professionals and are used to delivering cakes all the time.
Only use the back Uncle Fred's car if your are confident that it will survive the journey!
Cost
It is not the cake that is expensive - it is the detail that goes into the cake that cost the real money. The more detail you have, the more expensive the cake will be. So, keep things simple, if you are on a tight budget. Alternatively, if money is no object, then the sky is the limit!
Obviously, you should always get a detailed quote before buying a cake. Also, look out for hidden extras like delivery charges.
Whatever style of wedding cake you buy or make - have a lovely wedding!
If you are a good enough cook, then you can bake the cake yourself but lesser mortals will have to buy a cake from a cake shop, bakers, or department store. However, before buying a cake, there are some basic factors that you will have to consider.
Style
What style do you want? Traditional, elegant or fun? What type of cake would best fit in with your wedding theme? If you are having a traditional wedding, then does it really make sense to have esoteric cake?
Also, make sure the company you are using can provide the cake you want. Before commissioning the cake, always have at look at their portfolio to assure yourself that they are up to the job. It may also give you some good ideas for the type of cake you want.
Flavour
Traditional flavours are Coconut, vanilla, Chocolate, Madeira, or Lemon. However, nowadays, Rum, Grand Marnier, or Kahlua are also very popular. Whichever you fancy, you should always have a tasting session of the different types of flavours before making up your mind.
Consistency
You also have to consider cake consistency. If the cake is using tiers and columns, then a sponge may collapse under the weight. However, the good, old, fruit cake will take a fair bit of weight. Of course, you can get stands, which will support any type of cake tiers.
Longevity
The traditional type of cake for weddings is a heavily iced, tiered, fruit cake. The advantage of a fruit cake (with say, rum) is that if it stored properly, it will last for years. This is useful to remember if you intend to follow the tradition of keeping the top tier for your first wedding anniversary or first child's christening.
Size
The size of the cake is determined by the amount of guests you have at the wedding reception. The baker will be able to assist you when it comes to calculating this. However, keep in mind that you may also need to include the people who cannot attend the wedding when calculating numbers.
Transporting To The Venue
Many brides do not think about this until nearer the wedding day. When choosing your cake make sure it can be safely delivered to the reception venue. If the cake is very delicate then you might be better paying a little more and having the cake delivered by the shop or caterer. That puts the onus on them to deliver it in one piece. After all, they are the professionals and are used to delivering cakes all the time.
Only use the back Uncle Fred's car if your are confident that it will survive the journey!
Cost
It is not the cake that is expensive - it is the detail that goes into the cake that cost the real money. The more detail you have, the more expensive the cake will be. So, keep things simple, if you are on a tight budget. Alternatively, if money is no object, then the sky is the limit!
Obviously, you should always get a detailed quote before buying a cake. Also, look out for hidden extras like delivery charges.
Whatever style of wedding cake you buy or make - have a lovely wedding!
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