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Handmade Wedding Invitations

Adding that Extra Special Touch

Appeared on a wedding authority website-2007

The wedding invitation is your guests’ first glimpse into your wedding’s formality and style. The wedding invitation sets the tone for your special day and reflects the unique personality of your union. It is a harbinger of your monumental first steps into married life.

In the past, the options for wedding invitations were limited to the standard white or ecru folded note cards that you ordered out of a big, bulky catalog. Today, the happy couple has an unlimited palette of invitation options including custom handmade invitations. 

Unless you are a capable artist yourself, do not plan to make your wedding invitations yourself. Once restricted to engraved or letterpress printing only, there is still the highest expectation of quality with it comes to your wedding invitation. This is an area where you do not want to skimp.

There are several unique and affordable options for a handmade wedding invitation that still looks sumptuous and elegant. Dochelle Custom Creations has created a fabulous line of handcrafted invitations and wedding stationery that includes “spectacular embellishments and luxurious accents.”  From a glistening tulle ribbon tie to your engagement picture printed on vellum, these wedding invitations are one of a kind. Beautiful Swarovski crystal buckles or stylish monograms adorn a few of these invites, adding a classy touch and creating a conversation piece.

You can even opt to have hand painted wedding invitations, created by a true artiste. Kristy Rice of Momental Designs is one such artist that creates beautiful works of art for her wedding clientele.  “Weddings are joyous yet fleeting occasions that deserve the utmost in creative details,” Rice said. Her hand painted designs will create a keepsake that you and your guests will treasure for years to come. Hand painting can be done in the form of accents, floral designs and even landscapes. 

Besides handmade wedding invitations, many couples are also commissioning handmade wedding programs, place cards or save the date cards. Limited only by your imagination, you can choose a wedding invitation that is truly a work of art.

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Anniversary Dances

A New Twist on an Old Favorite

Appeared on a wedding authority website-2007

If you are looking for a new, meaningful tradition at your wedding reception, consider an anniversary dance. Instead of the tried and traditional bouquet toss and garter toss, introduce this unique wedding dance that invites everyone to participate.

At the appointed time, have the DJ or band leader invite all the married couples out onto the dance floor for a special wedding dance. As a meaningful song plays, the DJ asks anyone married less than 12 hours to leave the dance floor (which is obviously the newlyweds.) Next in measured moments, the DJ starts an anniversary countdown.

“If you’ve been married less than one year, please sit down. Two years…three….” The announcer continues in this fashion until all the happy pairs have dwindled to one last couple.

The winner is the couple who has been married the longest. The bride and groom can honor the couple by presenting them with a special gift such the bride’s bouquet or a table centerpiece. For an eloquent touch, have the DJ or band leader play another wedding song and have the two married couples dance together on the dance floor.

Choosing the Right Music

Imprint the memory of this dance on your guest’s minds by choosing the right music for your anniversary dance. Your best bets are classics with a contemporary bent. Classic crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin or Tony Bennett are great choices since both young and old are likely to recognize the song. Contemporary ballad singers like Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Buble’ are also a wise alternative that will please your guests of all ages.

Any one of these suggested songs would be a great anniversary dance option:

“Young at Heart” by Frank Sinatra

“Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton

“Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers

“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

Search for other songs at WedAlert.com for a complete wedding dance roster.

The anniversary dance has been growing in popularity but it can also be confusing to guests and unfortunately, sometimes the DJ. Make sure the DJ understands the concept completely and can explain it simple terms to the audience.

In the end, an anniversary dance is a wonderful way to honor the institute of marriage and recognizes the strong, successful couples who have went before you.

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