Holiday Weddings with York & White

With winter right around the corner, brides and grooms are preparing for their Winter Wonderland weddings - and wondering what color scheme they should use! One of the most elegant color palettes for a winter wedding is glacier blue and silver. Glittery, blue and silver snowflakes add the icy twinkle that most brides are looking for during their winter wedding.

If you are a traditionalist, the classic red, green, and white color combination for your winter wedding. Break up all the color with white flowers for their bouquets. In a fun wedding reversal, the bride can carry red flowers to contrast with her white gown. Instead of standard centerpieces, adorn the reception tables with Christmas tree shaped topiaries planted in gold painted pots. Add golden ribbons and white flowers to the topiaries for the perfect finishing touch.

This year, deep purple and moss green are the popular winter wedding color palettes. It is an excellent alternative to either of the two usual approaches – Winter Wonderland white or bright Christmas colors. The richness of the purple and moss green are very much in keeping with the winter season, yet are unique and quite unexpected.

Winter Wedding Favors

Purchasing a Pre-Owned Wedding Gown

If you're on a budget, there is nothing wrong with looking at pre-owned wedding gowns! These dresses have been worn only for a few hours and can seriously help you spend your precious money on other aspects of your wedding. The only question is, how do you find the perfect previously owned wedding gown? Here are a few tips from Signature Grand Weddings:

Condition is everything. When inspecting a gown in person, take it to a well-lit area of the shop. Inspect typical problem areas, such as hemlines, underarms, and zippers, and do a “sniff test” to check for offensive aromas like body odor, perfume, moth balls, and cigarette smoke. While a professional cleaning ($50-$100) may take care of make-up and light soiling, stains from wine, grass, and food are tougher to tackle. Also, be on the lookout for loose or missing sequins, pulled threads, and hemline imperfections. If you’re “buying blind”, find out whether the dress has been professionally cleaned (don’t be shy about asking for a cleaning receipt!) and request close-up pictures of any imperfections. Remember, costly cleaning or repair issues could offset potential savings.

Has the dress been altered? Typically, wedding dresses can be altered up or down 2-4 sizes, but if the dress has already been taken in or let out, there may be little give – if any – to accommodate a custom fit. When examining in person, check to make sure seam allowances are adequate for sizing to fit. If buying an altered dress from an online seller

Signature Grand Weddings

Destination Accessories by Bellacroft

Arranging a local wedding is complicated enough – planning a destination wedding is an entirely different level! Here are some destination wedding tips by Bellacroft:

1) Choose a Destination

The first step in planning a destination wedding is choosing the destination! Once this is done, you can start with all of the little details which might include finding a destination package that fits into your bridal budget. You can find destination package wedding deals online and find resorts that offer discounts for these kinds of special occasions. And the possibilities are endless! Say “I do” in front of a volcano, on the beach or in the mountains!

2) Shorten Your Guest List

Generally, due to financial reasons, destination weddings are usually more intimate – close family and friends. This is a great time to take a vacation with your family and celebrate you new life and marriage!

If you’re someone who enjoys traveling, then maybe a destination wedding is for you.

Destination Accessories by Bellacroft

Calla Lily Wedding Themes

Calla Lily Wedding

Calla Lily’s represent romance and sophistication which is why many brides and grooms are choosing this theme for their wedding. York & White features a wide variety of Calla Lily decorations and favors that will fit perfectly with this theme. Favors and decor from:

• Kate Aspen
• Weddingstar
• Fashioncraft
• Cassiani
• Beverly Clark
• Hortense B Hewitt
• And more!

Consider fresh calla lily's for your wedding as they are long lasting, elegant and require very little water! The perfect accessory in your bridal bouquet!

Calla Lily weddings are a great way to celebrate spring weddings as they are light and floral. Receive free shipping on orders over $75!

Calla Lily Wedding Favors

Baby Shower Favors with York & White

If you’re throwing or hosting a baby shower, York & White has a huge selection of favor boxes that are available in pink, blue or green! Available by Kate Aspen, these favor boxes feature letters, tags and matching ribbon to complete the look.

Fill these boxes with:

• Jordan Almonds
• Jelly Beans
• Hershey Kisses
• Gumballs
  
• And more!

Favor boxes are a simple way to make your guests happy and can match with any desired baby shower theme!

Baby Shower Games with Candy

Here is a super sweet ice breaker game for a baby shower:

Take a sweet - As guests walk through the door offer them some mints or an assortment of small candies. Ask them to save them for a game. After everyone has arrived, go around the room and have each person talk a little about themselves. However many pieces of candy they have taken equal the amount of facts they will say about themselves.

The Candy Game - Purchase pieces of candy and tape them to a large piece of poster board. Give out paper and a pen to each guest. Begin reading off clues and have the guests write down the candy that answers each clue. The guest with the most correct wins a prize, or a candy bar! Here are some sample clues/candies:

• What comes after quintuplets? - Sixlets
• Grandparents - Lifesavers. Also works well with "Epidural".
• Boys' Names - Mike & Ike
• Umbilical Cord - Licorice strands
• Father - Sugar Daddy
• Helps keep mom and dad awake - Coffee candy or a Chocolate candy
• Sweet Baby - Sugar Babies
• Hungry Baby - Cry Babies
• Teething Baby - Ring Pops
• Poopie Diaper - Chocolate Tootsie Rolls

Baby Shower Favor Boxes

Celebrating 25 Year Anniversaries with York & White

Wedding anniversaries are often treated as small wedding ceremonies. Often times, many couples will celebrate with a cake cutting ceremony (and quite possibly a vow renewal!).

Cathy’s Concepts is proud to feature their 25th Wedding Anniversary Flute and Cake Serving Set.

This set is elegant and classy – perfect for a 25 year celebration! These elegantly crafted flutes, cake knife and serving sets are the perfect accessory to display your journey through the years. Whether your toasting at a huge celebration or with only each other, these silver anniversary accessories, decorated with a 25th Anniversary design, are sure to be enjoyed through even another, glorious 25 years of wedded bliss.

Cathy’s Concepts 25th Wedding Anniversary Flutes & Cake Server Set