Country Western Weddings: The "Cowboy" Way to Gettin' Hitched
The secret to a fantastic western theme wedding is in the details. With a western wedding you can carry that warm, down-home feel into every aspect of your planning - from beautiful western wedding gowns to country style cakes and cake toppers to your theme specific supplies and accessories.
This lens features a variety of sources that will make your western wedding theme planning easier and quicker. With excellent tips, featured photos, and a wealth of western style ideas, your wedding day planning will be a fun and exciting experience.
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- The Easy Way To Plan A Country Western Wedding
- Western Wedding Location Ideas
- Choose the Perfect Western Invitation To Compliment Your Big Day
- Western Wedding Invitations on Ebay!
- Western Wedding Dresses
- Western Wedding Attire on Ebay
- Cherokee Wedding Prayer
- Country Western Wedding Accessories
- Western Wedding Accessories
- Western Wedding Cake Toppers
- Western Wedding Theme Suggestions
- More Resources For Western Wedding Ideas and Advice
- Western Wedding Accessories and Favors
- Indian Wedding Blessing (Apache Wedding Prayer)
- Love Song CD's
- Top 20 Favorite Country Love Songs
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The Easy Way To Plan A Country Western Wedding

Unique Theme Weddings is a complete guide to creating your own magical wedding day.
Included within the 19 themes highlighted in this fantastic wedding ebook is a Cowboy Western wedding theme giving you a wonderful array of ideas full of innovative decorating touches, how to make your own stunning invitations, menu ideas, and lots more - all geared for a whoop-it-up western-style celebration. Click Here
Western Wedding Location Ideas
Are you having a bit of trouble coming up with ideas for a great location for your ceremony or reception? Here are some suggestions to explore:1) Hold your wedding in a cleaned out barn or stable.
2) Consider renting a historical colonial home for the ceremony. Even out in the front yard would be lovely. You can find these types of buildings at Historical Villages.
3) Small country churches are lovely places for western weddings.
4) Rent a community hall and decorate it in a western theme.
5) If you have access to a large farmhouse or ranch, have the ceremony on the front porch while your guests look on from below.
6) Have your wedding in a sheltered picnic area that contains barbecue pits. Cover the tables in white cloth with a red and white checkered runner.
7) Southwestern missions would be a fabulous choice for those living in the Deep South.
8) An old Victorian home or chapel would also serve as a great spot.
9) For a small reception, consider booking a private dining room in a western style or even Mexican restaurant.
10) How about having a "weekend wedding" by booking passage on an old locomotive. This would be most suitable for a very small, intimate wedding with just immediate family and a few close friends.
11) Make arrangements to exchange marriage vows during a local rodeo show.
12) If you are willing to travel and do some research, there are many little towns that have retained their "old west" charm. Most should have a hotel, restaurant and/or courthouse that would fit right into your theme wedding.
I came across this web site that is perfect for those planning a western style wedding.
Fairy Tale Weddings in Sante Fe
Make your wedding theme a frontier saga of romance with a Western wedding at a movie ranch. This authentic 24-building movie set includes a turn-of-the-century Victorian Chapel. Our custom wedding packages will turn this unusual wedding idea into a sensational experience in the heart of the American West.
Choose the Perfect Western Invitation To Compliment Your Big Day

Wild Stallions
$82 for 25 / $99 for 100
This serene scene has two handsome stallions galloping across an open field. The background design will be printed in the same ink as your wording, therefore black or mocha ink is recommended.

Flowers And Horseshoes
$82 for 25 / $99 for 100
Two horse shoes are nestled in with sunflowers and other colorful flowers to create this simple, yet lovely invitation.

Wanted
$70 for 25 / $83 for 100
This Country and Western theme is designed as a WANTED! sign with cowboys on horses and has the look of parchment paper.

In My Pocket
$99 for 25 / $118 for 100
This interesting Western invitation is designed as a jean pocket with slit to insert your matching reception and/or respond card. Dark ink colors are recommended. The bandanna reception and respond cards for slit are priced separately from the invitation. bandanna enclosure cards are not included in the invitation price.

Wild West Trio
$125 for 25 / $150 for 100
Let people know you are going to have a good ol' party! This truly unique Western invitation features three die-cut shapes: cowboy boot, hat, and horseshoe.
Would you like to see some more? Find your perfect western wedding invitation here. Plus, there's free Shipping on orders over $150.
Western Wedding Invitations on Ebay!
I found some unique and lovely western style invitations here. If you want something a little different or if you really want to save some money on your wedding stationary, check out what's available on Ebay.
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Tips On Choosing Your Bridal Gown & Bridesmaid Attire
* Most country & western wedding dresses feature a sweetheart neckline.
* You will often find that western wedding gowns have an outer layer of lace or a lot of lace trim.
* The dress typically falls just above the ankle, rather than flowing to the ground. Many of the western style dresses also come with handkerchief hemlines.
* A slightly different style features an upswept skirt in the front (shin height) and falls to the ground in the back.
* If you choose a short sleeve or sleeveless dress, consider buying a matching bolero jacket for cool evenings.
* In some cases, you may opt to have fringe lining the front yoke, hemline%u2026 even the sleeves.
* The most popular styles in sleeves are the full length Gibson sleeve or the short Cap sleeves.
* Buttons closures are the most popular rather than zippers.
* An old Victorian style dress is also a great choice for a western wedding.
* For the bridesmaids, choose dresses that fall to shin length. Many come with a full skirt and keyhole bodice neckline.
Western Wedding Attire on Ebay
Find it fast and get it cheap
Don't discount buying a used dress or other western wedding attire. You can pick up some fabulous finds here that won't throw your wedding budget out of whack. After all, you'll only be wearing your gown for a few hours for one day... why not save the money for your honeymoon?
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A beautiful prayer that many couples include in their wedding vows.

God in heaven above
please protect the ones we love.
We honour all you created
as we pledge our hearts and lives together.
We honour mother-earth
- and ask for our marriage to be abundant
and grow stronger through the seasons;
We honour fire
- and ask that our union be warm
and glowing with love in our hearts;
We honour wind
- and ask we sail though life
safe and calm as in our father's arms;
We honour water
- to clean and soothe our relationship
- that it may never thirsts for love;
With all the forces of the universe you created,
we pray for harmony and true happiness
as we forever grow young together.
Country Western Wedding Accessories
Have a glimpse at some lovely items you can use to enhance your celebration.
Country Western Wedding Ideas
Ideas for country western weddings, including wedding cake toppers, accessories, and favors. Available at http://www.theweddingbella.com
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Western Wedding Accessories
Unity candles, guests books, toasting glasses and more...
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- Western Embrace Cake Topper

With her white boots and his black Stetson, this couple is two-stepping their first dance in modern style. This western cake topper is made from handpainted porcelain for a fine, collectible look. Measures just under 6" tall.- Lasso Love Cake Topper Set

Made for the true cowboy and girl - or the couple that's just country-at-heart this whimsically styled topper shows the bride gettin' her groom with a real lasso. Made from painted porcelain, this topper set includes both a bride and groom figurine that attach together with an adjustable rope to accommodate different sized cakes.- Getting Hitched Western Cake Topper

A tiny hay bale and a wooden hitchin' post form the base of this cute country western cake topper. The piece is finished with a cowboy hat, a lasso heart and two gold horseshoes for good luck.- Lil' Bit Country Cake Topper

He doesn't go anywhere without his Stetson? Well then y'all are lookin' at the topper that fits you like a well-worn pair of boots! Crafted in handpainted porcelain, the bride is dressed with a real tulle veil and the groom is sporting a felt hat with a good luck symbol on the side.- Western Romance Cake Topper

Meant to be both rustic and romantic, this topper is painted with a distressed finish that looks great on a chocolate cake or really pops atop white icing. Two well worn cowboy hats at the base of the heart represent the two of you.
Western Wedding Theme Suggestions
Create A Theme Within A Theme
Wildflowers, square dancers, cowboy hats and boots... all are things that you think of when you think "western wedding". But many couples don't usually think of streamlining this theme down even more. Here are a few ideas on some sub-themes of the western wedding genre.Horses Only
Focus your western style wedding to feature the different breeds of horses. Accessorize and decorate only with items that are related directly to horses, such as horseshoes, bridles, saddles, harnesses, wagons and carriages.
Turn-of-the-Century Old West Town
Take your wedding party to an old-fashioned western town. There are many that are set up to cater to tourists, with "gun-slingers" and sheriffs roaming the streets. Use items like sheriff badges, old western-style signs, wanted posters, "hitching" posts, and other such paraphernalia for decorations and favors.
Wild West Saloon
Decorate your wedding location to look like a 19th century saloon. You'll need "gambling tables", saloon girls for waitstaff, and "gun-slingers" for entertainment.
More Resources For Western Wedding Ideas and Advice
- Western Wedding Invitations: Creative Embellishments
Tired of the formal, ho-hum invitations that everyone seems to receive? Then it's time to get creative and design or embellish your chosen western wedding invitation. Spark the imaginations of your invited guests with visions of the wild, wild west.
- Country and Western Centerpiece Creations
Part of decorating for your western wedding theme will be deciding on how you'll want your tables to be decorated. Are you leaning toward a country look or one that highlights the old west? Perhaps you're having a cowboy chic wedding that requires more sophisticated table decor. How about a south-western ambiance with a bit of Mexican flair?
- How To Choose Flowers For a Western Wedding
Now that you have decided to have a Western wedding you will want to make sure that the flowers are authentic to your time period. Whether you use fresh flower bouquets with many blossoms or just put together a few of the more popular flowers it is important to make sure you understand what types of flowers grow in the west.
- Make Your Own Unique Western Wedding Bouquet
Instead of large floral bouquets, how about creating your own unique western wedding bouquet arrangements that would suit your theme celebration?
- Plan a Western Themed Wedding
Whoever said that planning a wedding had to be serious and stressful? With a western themed wedding, you can experience a whole new idea together while making it as unique as you want it to be.
- Western Wedding Decorations With Old West Charm
Regardless of where your wedding will be held, you'll certainly want some western wedding decorations to jazz up the location and set the theme of your marriage celebration.
- Western Wedding Dresses: Taking a Look at Your Dress Style Options
It's time to choose what you are going to wear at your country and western themed wedding. Western wedding dresses have a unique style of their own which are a bit different from the average selection of bridal gowns. Plus, some brides want a formal look while others will prefer something much more casual. Here are a few design points to keep in mind when selecting your attire.
- Western Wedding Flowers and Their Meanings
Confused about which western wedding flowers you should select? Not sure what would be regarded as good flower choices for a western theme wedding? This flower list, with their associated meanings, should help you somewhat with your decision.
- Western Wedding Invitation Ideas
Traditional styles like Western-themed weddings are growing in popularity, and if you're planning on gettin' hitched, there are a few things you need to consider before you two-step down the aisle.
- Western Wedding Theme Ceremony: How To Add The Flavor of the West To Your Wedding Day
When it comes to planning your own western wedding theme ceremony, add some old west touches to help immerse your guests into the spirit of the day. A little fun and excitement always makes for a memorable celebration!
- Western Wedding Wear For Men
It's time to outfit the cowboys in your wedding party. Here are some suggestions for western wedding wear for the lucky groom and his groomsmen wear.
Western Wedding Accessories and Favors
Indian Wedding Blessing (Apache Wedding Prayer)
Another beautiful prayer to include in your ceremony
For each of you will be shelter to the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
For each of you will be warmth to the other.
Now there is no more loneliness,
For each of you will be companion to the other.
Now you are two bodies,
But there is one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place,
To enter into the days of your togetherness.
And may your days be good and long upon the earth.
Many couples wish to write their own wedding vows, but aren't sure where to start. If you find that you're also having some trouble with this task, then I would suggest you take a look at the Instant Wedding Vows Package. It provides you with everything that you need to write your own personal, sentimental, and well-thought out wedding vow rather than having to recite the traditional biblical vows used at many weddings.
Love Song CD's
Take a listen to the songs on these music choices for your wedding
I Will Always Love You - 17 Inspirational Love Songs From Today's Top Country Artists
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Heart Beats: Now & Forever - Timeless Wedding Songs
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Top 20 Favorite Country Love Songs
I Swear by John Michael Montgomery
Amazed by Lonestar
When You Say Nothing At All
I will Always Love you by Dolly Parton & Vince Gill
Forever And Ever, Amen by Randy Travis
With This Ring by Sawyer Brown
Wedding Prayer by Wendy & Mary
Could I Have This Dance by Anne Murray
Keeper of the Stars by Tracy Byrd
When Love Finds You by Vince Gill
Valentine by Martina McBride
I Can Love You Like That by John Michael Montgomery
Back At One by Mark Wills
I Don't Want to Miss A Thing by Mark Chesnutt
From Here to Eternity by Michael Peterson
I Do (Cherish You) by Mark Wills
From This Moment On by Shania Twain
It's Your Love by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
When I Said I Do by Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black
Your Love Amazes Me by John Berry
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I love western too! Great lens. Come over and join my new group Country Western Living, we'd love to have you!
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