1.    Personalization is in
What you need to know: You have a good tool for fighting any “must haves” or “cant dos”

2.    Bright colors are in
What you need to know: The bridesmaids dresses may be very brightly colored

3.    Green is in
What you need to know: Practice saying words like “sustainable” and “eco-friendly.”

4.    Grooms are in
What you need to know: Yeah, this is the big one for you. You need to be involved in the planning process. The upside – your opinion matters!

5.    Vintage is in
What you need to know: You may be asked to dress like a character from Mad Men. Sweet, yes?

6.    Backyard rustic chic is in
What you need to know: Your wedding may take place outside, it may have a small guest list. The color “burnt orange” may be mentioned.

7.    Spending more time with your guests is in
What you need to know: Longer cocktail hours, Hooray!

8.    Return to romance is in
What you need to know: This is about lace and tulle, nothing you need to know, move along.

9.    Food you can eat is in
What you need to know: Donuts, sliders, pizzas, French-fry bars, they’re all on the table to be on the table!

10.    Being tech savvy is in
What you need to know: Get a website, or better yet, a wedding pre-praty

(credit onewed.com)

I just wanted to share this with you. Enjoy!!!

Beautiful , elegant thin wedding rings.

thin wedding rings

source . lena corwin

http://modernvintagebride.blogspot.com/

I thought it is a good idea to convey very useful views of wedding professionals (wedding planners, photographers, make up artists, hairdressers, vendor etc),   relating to future brides. Εxtracts from discussions  in www.bridal tweet.com, where I am a member.

” I wish Bride and Grooms understood the cost of amazing, professional photography! A lot of girls have no idea how much professional light equipment cost, liability insurance, insurance on you equipment! Do you know that just 1 professional lens can cost anywhere from $2,500- $4,000? If a photographer does not have these type a equipment, your images could suffer greatly! I try to educate everyone I can to reassure them they are making the right choice when they chose Alternative Life Photography & Design! Cheers everyone and happy tweeting!”
Sharon Wheaton
Alternative Life Photography & Design
http://www.alternativelifephotography.com

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” I wish brides only knew the importance of hiring a good wedding planner. Most brides look at planners as an extra expense, but when you factor in the time and money you can save by hiring a planner that has the contacts and resources on hand to make your wedding run without a hitch, not to mention the huge burden of stress that a planner can help to relieve, there really should be no other way to go! “

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” I would really like when brides come to me with a scrapbook of hair accessories that they like. I have had over the time that I have been in business found that only a handfull of brides know what they want. This is a bit fustrating for me the designer, when they say to me “You will Know if it suits me”, Hello, I am the jewellery designer not your best friend since you were a child! I have only just met you!!!”

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“On the whole I believe that Brides should have a good idea of how they would like to have their hair styled around 4 months to the wedding, this then gives not only me the designer and the hair stylist a chance to give them ideas and for me to actually have the hair accessory ready for the final hair trail. ”

Celine Flynn
Cel Design Jewellery

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” I so wish brides would follow their own hearts! Friends/Family members really complicate things when a bride consults too many people and then becomes confused. Most of the time those friends/family members aren’t actually trying to follow the brides wishes, and put their own opinions into play. The bride becomes indecisive and has so many regrets.

That is the one thing I wish that brides knew…
Make your wedding YOURS “

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” Brides should have a time line. Often they come to me before they have a venue selected. Selecting the venue, garden, home residence sets the tone immediately. Immediately they can deduct from the budget they have.

Then seek out a reputable caterer who should do a walk through of the venue and get a sense of the brides style and personality. A good full service caterer can help select a budget friendly menu with a variety of options.

Please know the difference between a buffet dinner and a sit down dinner.

Please be realistic about the budget – don’t just guess and be honest when about what you have to spend and not play games by saying you only have $10,000.00 when you actually have $13,000.00

Don’t waste vendor’s time by price shopping every where and then believing you are an expert”

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” Brides need a condensed version of things they needs to do and know before talking to their first vendor or trying on their first wedding dress. The number of brides who come into my store thinking they have plenty of time to buy/order their wedding dress with only two or three months before the wedding are under a big misconception. Brides need to be seriously thinking about purchasing/ordering their wedding dress at least nine months before the wedding to insure ‘on time’ delivery and with enough lead time just in case there is a problem with their dress. Problems do happen about 10% of the time. Waiting until the last minute not only limits the bride to her choices, but also adds additional rush cut and rush transit charges. And when a bride waits until the last minute, this will also greatly impact the bridal party who also now have to rush cut and rush ship their dresses.”

Judy Stark
Wedding Center USA
Modesto, CA
(209) 521.5600
www.weddingcenterusa.com

……………….…. to be  continued

1. Which is the best season to have our wedding;

The best season is spring after Easter (May) in the summertime (June and  the beginning of July) and then fall (September and October). Mid July and August are very crowded months full of tourists and it is the best time for weddings.

2. Are weddings permitted in all beaches;

Yes, weddings  allowed on all beaches

3. Which are the more suitable beaches for our wedding? which are you suggest;

There are a lot : Stafilos, Panormos, Adrines, Agnontas but the most romantic beaches are Kastani, Limnonari, Milιa and Glisteri.

4. Are all beaches accessible ?

There are some rocky beaches like Ag. Ioannis (Kastri) in which the approach its not easy,  especially for big buses.

5. Civil weddings are allowed in Ag. Ioannis chapel ?

Only Orthodox Christian weddings are allowed in the chapel. Civil weddings are not permitted, nor of the chapel.  But you can go to be photographed in the chapel anytime.

6. In which other areas we should perform our wedding;

In private villas, beaches, on a private boat, a museum, a landscape and of course the Town Hall

7. Where City Hall located ;

The town hall located in the center f Skopelos at the port

8. What are the best places for the reception of our wedding;

Depends on your needs. There are plenty traditional restaurants (taverna), elegant restaurants, private villas for a romantic reception and outdoors.

9.  How long before our wedding we must send our marriage licenses;

At least a (1) month before your wedding day, you have to provide all the legal papers to the Office of Municipality of Skopelos.  Additionally you should have reach the day of your wedding, the time and the place of your choice.

10. Is it possible to have our renewal of vows in Skopelos?

We promise that in Skopelos your renewal of vows will be a memorable experience.

Following my previous post concerning the wedding colors,  I could not resist  not to show you two great inspiration boards from my favorite blog (http://theperfectpalette.blogspot.com), exclusively for weddings on beach.

There are many reasons why the couples want to choose a particular wedding color and it is not the decision to be taken lightly.  Colors represent a mood, a feeling. Choosing wedding colors can be one of the trickiest tasks or it can be very simple if you let it go. It could help you decide easier If you knew what is the meaning of the colors.

• Black: represents power and authority but can also imply submission.
• Blue: when you look at the color blue you feel calm and tranquil and light blue can represent happiness and patience.
• Brown: considered a favorite more amongst men this can be a wistful and sad color.
• Gold: corresponds to positivity, extravagance and richness.
• Green: symbolizing nature this color can feel calming as well as refreshing and it signified fertility and harmony.
• Orange: this autumn color characterizes knowledge and energy.
• Pink: denoting friendship and love.
• Purple: romantic and royal this can also signify spirituality and mystery.
• Red: the color of romance and love indication passion, beauty and celebration.
• White: the most innocent of colors reflects purity and peace.
• Yellow: believed to be an overpowering color it also represents friendship and intellect.
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Some tips to decide. Take a look around in your every day  life. Your closet can be your inspiration. What  about the colors of your favorite scarf? maybe your sweater? or look through bridal magazines?  From table linens, to favors, to invitation cards  to your bridesmaid dresses,  the color you will choose will determine all these important details. Keep in mind that certain flowers  may be dictated by your color palette as well as the time of year you will be married. For example if you LOVE peonies you will probably incorporate pinks or whites in your color scheme.

Winter weddings:  Most brides associate red and green with Christmas, but you don’t have to limit your decorative palette to just these two colors, burgundy, silver, gold, browns and light blue can work just as well to capture the essence of winter. Red looks also gorgeous with aquas, grays or even greens. The perfect color for Winter weddings and summer too.

Autumn weddings: Getting married in autumn with the glorious burst of colors in the trees, the crisp crunch of dried leaves underfoot, the nip in the air and the abundance of choices you have with this season being one of the most dramatic symbols of endings and beginnings autumn stands for. Colors of rust red, deep red, navy blue, eggplant purple, pewter, silver, pale yellow, pumpkin orange as well as white, ivory, champagne and beige mixed with twigs and berries can be used for a truly magical harvest type display.

Spring and summer weddings: Orange with a bright and cheery color like yellow or aqua, green means growth, new life and positive energy it could be perfect when paired with a bright color like pink,  yellow has endless possibilities and one thing is for sure- Yellow is 100 % fun! pink and pale pink goes beautifully with champagne, light greens & grays. Pink is delicate, soft & beyond charming.

The  combinations are endless. In order to research as much as you can about what color goes with which other color, try using any of the following advice tools: Color wheel, Designers or consultants, Home décor, Magazines and of course internet. (credits : http://www.colorschemer.com and  http://www.colorstrology.com)

Beautiful wedding on Valentine’s Day. Everything in red the color of passion and love.

(credits : stylemepretty.com)

Enjoy!!!

On the island of Skopelos you can find traditional products from women’ s cooperatives. They can be used as favors for your wedding. They are unique creations rich in nutrients but they are also a wonderful keepsake for you and your guests.

Skopelos honey  has excellent quality, rich aroma and taste. The rich flora of the island, which consists of numerous wild plants, shrubs and herbs in conjunction with forest trees, offers the advantage of its diversity, in terms of taste and aroma. The local production comes from honeydew excretions (forest honey) and flowers (flower honey).

Most of the forest honey is from pine trees  which they are planted around the island, and the chestnut. This type of honey does not crystallize and has a high nutritional value due to the high content of trace elements (potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, etc.). The honey from heather flowers, strawberry, wild clover, bramble and wild herbs such as thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary and more.

There are currently about 15 beekeepers in Skopelos, about 2,000 cells, which have seen throughout the countryside. Beekeepers move their hives from place to place and from side to side to take advantage of the blooming season. In general, the harvest of honey is made immediately after the feeding period to ensure optimum flavor.

In areas like Glossa and Klima growing almond was one of the main crops in Skopelos. Almonds are the raw material for local characteristic sweets. The most famous and appropriate sweets as wedding favors are: Haimalia & Amigdalato (sweets, made with chopped peeled almonds and sugar in syrup ) and Rozedes (made from grated almonds, sugar and fermented with rosewater. Then sprinkled with sugar).

As for the traditional folk art shops you will find beautiful handmade pottery, weaving and embroidery.

Are you still planning your beach wedding? If yes, then you need some tips :

There are hundreds of designs for beach themed invitations. The cards may be single sheets or folded, may include a vellum overlay or accents, and can be nearly any size or shape including edges scalloped like waves. Colors range from simple, formal monochromes to delicate pastels to vibrant rainbows. Most invitations, however, use a single beach-oriented image as a focal point, either as a border, background, or beautiful accent to the invitation text. Popular images for invitations for beach weddings include:

• Shells are popular accents
• Cruise ships or yachts
• Treasure maps
• Beach chairs
• Sandcastles
• Fish, seahorses, dolphins, sea turtles, or other marine life
• Waves, shorelines, or other basic beach scenes
• Sunsets over the beach
• Lighthouses or docks
• Flip flops, beach umbrellas, or other associated beach accessories

If a couple can’t find the right beach invitations for their event, another option is to create photo invitations with pictures of the beach where they will wed. Couples can also search for invitations with destination or nautical themes for other options that may suit their beach wedding.

Many couples choose to add accents to a basic wedding invitation to create a custom, personalized look. Popular accents for beach invitations include:

Tulle or other lightweight ribbon, usually in white, teal, aqua, or other beach colors

An enclosed packet of beach sand or sand glued to the paper

Small shells glued to the invitation or enclosed with it

Note : When adding these accents, however, couples should be aware that they can drastically increase the price of the invitation and the postage necessary to deliver it.

http://www.mypersonalartist.com/beachweddinginvitations

While the basic wedding invitation wording is the same for a beach wedding as for any other wedding, invitations to this type of destination wedding do require some special considerations.

*The invitations should be mailed earlier to allow them to find the best travel deals and arrange for any other travel plans.

* Considerate couples will note if the ceremony will take place on the sand so guests can dress appropriately, especially for footwear.

* Many beaches have only limited parking available, and enclosing a map of the area and alternative parking is a good idea to help guests find the site

Please note : Many beach invitations, are brightly colored, but a bold color palette is not as appropriate for a formal evening affair. Instead, you can opt for softer shades or a monochrome look with a beach theme. There are many invitation colors available to match your wedding colors, but take care not to overdo your use of color. A beach wedding invitation should also match the style of the beach’s geographical location.