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Out With The Old & In With The NEW
It’s out with the old and in with the NEW…new favors and gifts that is! At Moments of Elegance, we have over 2,000 new products to add that extra pop to your wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, baptism, confirmation, birthday party, or graduation. Because as you know, the key to a fantastic event is in the details!
You won’t want to miss our New Products catalogue featuring fun and festive favors and gifts. There are literally thousands of favors and gifts to choose from, here’s just a small sample:
Cheery Cherry Blossom Design Candles (as low as $1.60) – A pretty symbol of good fortune, love and the rebirth of spring – not to mention its beautiful color combination of pink and brown – the cherry blossom is gaining in popularity as a decorative element at weddings, showers and more.
Fleur de Lis Design Mint Tins(as low as .70) — Add a touch French flair to your special occasion
with these fleur de lis design mint tins as your favors.
Tiny Square Hand Stamped Necklace ($62) – Two hammered squares (About 1/2″ each) are hung from a thick, sterling ring and strung on sterling chain. A cream freshwater pearl adds the perfect detail. Each square can fit up to 6 characters.
Olive You Always Collection Oil & Vinegar Sets (as low as $4.20) – Looking for fun favors that are destined to be used over and over again? Well these flavorful kitchen favors make a recipe for success.
Angel Design Letter Openers (start as low as $1.55) — What could be better than sending your guests home with an angel at the end of your special day? Angel favors are an inspirational and beautiful choice for weddings, Christenings and so much more.
NYC Icon Natural Tote Bag ($20) — What a unique way to welcome your guests to an out of
town/destination wedding! Perfect as out of town welcome bags, rehearsal dinner gifts, corporate gifts, or even wedding favors.
This is just a sample of a few of the new fab gifts and favors we have, so you just have to check out our New Products Catalogue. You must! Really.
2010 Dates to Keep in Mind
The holidays are over. Well, for now at least. Tick tock, tick tock, the clock is ticking. It’s time to get back to planning your wedding! Here are a list of dates to keep in mind when planning your wedding or any special events surrounding your big day.
There are definite pros and cons to planning a wedding on a holiday weekend. Yet there are those big sporting events like the World Series, that you might want to consider too. How much would it stink if your guests were huddled around the television cheering on the home team?
January
Martin Luther King Day (January 18)
February
Super Bowl (February 7)
Chinese New Year (February 14) — Since it’s Valentine’s Day this one doesn’t really count because getting married on V-day is super romantic!!! It just is.
President’s Day (February 15)
March
Day Light Savings (March 14)
Palm Sunday (March 28)
Passover (March 30)
April
April Fools Day (April 1)
Final Four/ March Madness (April 3 and 5) –it’s madness that March Madness is in April.
Easter Sunday (April 4)
May
Mother’s Day (May 9)
Memorial Day (May 31)
June
The World Cup (June 11, 2010 to July 11)
Father’s Day (June 20)
July
Fourth of July (July 4)
The World Cup (June 11, 2010 to July 11)
August
Ramadan (August 10)
Friday the 13th (August 13)
September
Labor Day (September 6)
Rosh Hashanah (Begins at sundown: September 8 through the 10)
Yom Kippur (September 18)
October
World Series (Dates TBA)
Columbus Day (October 11)
Halloween (October 31)
November
Day Light Savings (November 7)
Thanksgiving (November 25)
December
Hanukkah (December 2-9)
Christmas (December 25)
Kwanzaa (December 26 through January 1 2011)
New Year’s Eve (December 31)
Wedding days that are thought to bring bad luck:
Before you plan your next wedding event. Mark your calendar. Pronto.
Holiday Weddings: Dos & Don’ts
Sliver bells, sliver bells…er, um, wedding bells, wedding bells, it’s wedding time, not Christmas, in the city. Hear them ring, oh, hear them ring. Maybe it doesn’t have a ring to it, but in any event, there are literally no “off” times to get married. Many couples love, love, love to pick the holidays to get married. The pros — many of your guests will be in town celebrating the season. The cons –the weather. It can muck up the best laid plans from delayed flights to frozen roads. With a little planning you can have the perfect holiday wedding, just follow these tips.
Holiday Wedding “DOS”:
- Be fashionable — you don’t have to go the velvet route just because it’s 30 below.
- Do create a warm & cozy reception — candles, lush warm fabrics all can go along way in creating a winter wonderland.
Holiday Wedding “DON’TS:
- Be fashionable & safe — make sure your bridesmaids have coats and boots. You don’t want them trudging around in heels and strapless gowns!
- Let your guests freeze outside — if you have a receiving line be sure to organize it indoors.
For more holiday wedding dos & don’ts, visit TheKnot.com.
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2010 Wedding Trends
We are heading into the home stretch wrapping up 2009. If you got engaged, it probably was a great year for you! So as you plan your wedding, here are some fun 2010 Wedding Trends to keep in mind.
- Less IS well Less — Smaller weddings are still the trend. The average size of a wedding is 150 down from 200 to 250 a few years ago.
- Location, location, location — Couples are getting creative with locations such as art galleries, off beat smaller museums, and restaurants that specialize in wines and small plates. Many couple are even opting for the at home wedding.
- Going techno — For the super cas weddings, couples are using email and custom websites to annouce thier engagements and wedding details — causing Emily Post to churn in her grave no doubt!
According to Lori Stephenson, owner and senior event consultant with LOLA Event Productions, ”Smaller wedding sizes open the opportunity to look at creative venues like galleries, restaurants and loft spaces, not just traditional hotel ballrooms. If a couple in the medical profession are tying the knot they might want to consider a location like the Chicago’s Museum of Surgical Science.”
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Something old, new, borrowed & blue
Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.
We’ve all heard it. All brides have to have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on their wedding day. But did you ever wonder where that wedding tradition actually came from? The saying dates back to the Victorian era. It started in Great Britain around 1551. And for good luck and happiness brides have been honoring the tradition ever since.
Let’s break it down for you:
- Something old – represents the link between the bride’s past especially her ties to her mother or grandmother, most importantly it signifies the continuity between the bride’s family and her new one. Oftentimes brides wear a piece of antique jewelry.
- Something new – symbolizes good luck and happiness in the marriage. The wedding dress is usually the something new and it represents the fact that the bride and groom are building a new life together.
- Something borrowed – is especially important because the bride should “borrow” something from a happily married friend, to lend the bride some of her martial happiness. This piece is of course returned after the wedding and can be anything of sentimental value.
- Something blue — is the ancient symbol for faithfulness, purity and loyalty. In the olden days, couples wore blue arm bands, but the modern bride usually wears a blue garter. FYI…Moments of Elegance features blue garters ranging in price from $18 to $22.
So, there you have it. May your wedding day be a memorable event filled with love and happiness with a little dash of luck!
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Fun and Festive Fall Favors
The days are getting a wee bit shorter and the leaves are changing — fall is here. Whether you’re planning a fall wedding or a just for fun fall party, you’ll want to check out these festive fall favors.
Truly, is there anything more beautiful than watching the leaves change? These fall favors capture nature’s beauty and bring it right to your table. You”ll just love the Autumn Leaf Candy Dishes, perfect to use as wedding favors or for any fall themed event. The lovely Leaf Place Card Favor Boxes with Designer Place Cards are sure to make a statement at your event.
When we think of fall we think of the bounty of the fall harvest and these edible favors are sure to
bring the harvest home. You can almost smell the yummy “Fall for Love” Muffin Mix. The Sachet Tea Infuser Favors – Autumn Blend brings the tastes and scents of fall like apples and vanilla right to your tea cup.
These cute and clever fall wedding and party favors are sure to delight your guests such as the Fall Leaf Bookmark Favor or the Autumn Leaf Design Bottle Opener. Just so you know, these are just a few of the new fall favors and table decorations featured on momentsofelegance.com. To find more check out the Fall Wedding Favors online catalog.
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Be The Hostess with The Mostest
To be a successful hostess, when guests arrive say, “At last!” and when they leave say, “So soon?” - UNKNOWN
If the thought of hosting a party gives you hives… never fear, Moments of Elegance is here! Here to help you truly be the hostess with the mostest. Being a true domestic diva is equal parts planning, organization and old fashioned elbow grease. Just remember, an organized hostess is a relaxed hostess and a relaxed hostess is a gracious one. And a relaxed and gracious host can then focus on the most important part of any event — the guests.
If you feel like you need to brush up on your entertaining etiquette, here are some tips for hostesses and their guests.
- Use a check list to guide your preparation and do as much as you can before your guests arrive.
- Ask about any food or pet allergies beforehand and plan accordingly.
- As the guest, arrive on time and bring a gift for the host that suits her tastes or interests.
- Hostesses should personally greet guests when they arrive, take coats, offer drinks and make introductions to other guests.
- At dinner parties place cards are preferred. If there are not place cards, ask the host if she has a placement for seating arrangements. If not, alternate male and female guests. Be sure to reserve the ends of the table for the hosts.
- Do not eat until the hostess is seated and ready to eat.
- Pass condiments and food around the table in one direction, and take small portions to ensure that there is enough for all guests.
- Hostesses should be aware of foisting unwanted seconds and thirds on guests.
- At the end of the meal, guests should offer to assist the hostess with cleanup.
- Guests should be mindful of not overstaying their welcome.
If your etiquette is still a bit rusty, then be sure to check out more helpful suggestions from The Little Pink Book of Etiquette ($9.95, Amazon) by Ruth Cullen. It is a quick reference for any etiquette question you may have.
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Green Weddings – Not just for the Eco-Friendly, but for those who Love Green too!
Recently I came across some beautiful pictures of bridesmaid’s dresses in my favorite color…GREEN! The photos were gorgeous and it made me think how few people utilize green (other than for stems and leaves in the floral arrangements…) in their wedding. Yes, the light sea foam green is seen occasionally, but I mean a bright vibrant emerald green.
Not only that, but “green” is in right now. So I was thinking, why not really go full blown green for your wedding? Nowadays it’s so much more than just a color. It’s a lifestyle too. And ladies, everyone looks good in green. Blondes, brunettes, redheads… It compliments every skin tone from alabaster to dark mocha. But don’t stop there, really go green with your wedding. Why not go with environmentally friendly favors? You can give your guests plantable favors.
Rather than a plain old placecard holder, why not give them one of the “Please be Seeded” placecard holders? They come in a variety of different themes: butterfly, cherry blossom, heart, leaf and starfish. And they’re made from recycled paper. A lot more exciting then just your plain old placecard holder. These actually have a purpose.
Don’t forget to give each table at least 1 camera so everyone can capture pictures for you. Sure the photographer is great, but some of the best pictures are the candid ones. Looking for something to match your “green theme?” How about the Pastel Celadon Green Wedding Camera?
And of course we all know it is NOT cool to be throwing rice anymore! Not only that, but who wants rice to be thrown at them?? Rose petals are so much more elegant. We offer a variety of petal toss cones in green and other complimentary colors. We also have the rose petals to fill them with.
So if you’re just starting to think of colors for your wedding, why not consider green? It will make your wedding unique, your guests will appreciate your thoughtfulness when it comes to “going green,” and your bridesmaids will thank you for selecting a color that looks enchanting on all of them!
Gifts For A Tea Party? Teacups and Tealights Are the Perfect Mix
Tea Parties may have once been reserved for the prim and proper elite, something you only do at midday in England or on a harbor in Boston. But alas, the traditional tea party has been revived and has steadily grown as a popular theme for bridal showers, baby showers, engagement parties and more. Whether you’re planning a traditional affair with all the Victorian touches; or if you simply want a fun garden event, tea parties have the flexibility to be very formal or very casual. Luckily, infusing the “Tea Party” theme into your event is a snap with everything from teacup candles to teapot place card holders. Add a teabag caddy and infuser to each place setting to ensure your guests have everything they need to enjoy the delicious teas. Featured above is our “Teacups and Tealights” Miniature Porcelain Tealight Holder. These are great to give as Tea Party Favors or for decoration.
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Plan a Monogram Themed Wedding
A wedding monogram can really personalize your wedding. It can be used in a number of places including napkins, on the cake, on bridesmaid and groomsmen favor bags, on your wedding favors, on the tablecloth at the bridal party table during the reception, as the introduction to your photos slideshow, and anywhere else you can imagine. Here’s a guide to using your wedding monogram in your wedding décor.
Dos and Don’ts
· Don’t use your married name monogram on anything before the wedding. It’s traditional to use your first initials and married name at the ceremony and later.
· Do use a combination of your first names or initials in pre-wedding correspondence or on shower favors. A wedding invitation with your first initials in the style of your wedding monogram is a great touch.
· Do use it everywhere you can think in the reception décor.
· Do use four initials if the bride will keep her last name. It’s perfectly acceptable to have a wedding monogram with four initials, use your first names only.
Ways to Use a Monogram Before the Wedding
· Use the first initial of the bride and groom’s first names to create a beautiful monogram for the wedding invitation, save the date cards, shower invitations, etc.
· Use this same monogram for wedding shower favors. Put it on champagne glasses for the bachelorette party or for the bridesmaids’ luncheon.
· Use it on the rehearsal dinner napkins.
Ways to Use a Monogram in Your Ceremony Décor
· Use your wedding monogram on your aisle runner.
· Put the monogram on your unity candle.
· Have the monogram put on the ring bearer’s pillow.
· Place the monogram on the front cover of your wedding programs.
· Monogrammed water bottles and fans are a great way to keep your guests cool during your outdoor wedding.
Ways to Use a Wedding Monogram at the Reception
· Have someone design you a cake topper in the style of your wedding monogram.
· Have your cake decorator screen the monogram on the icing in a contrasting color.
· Use your monogram as your decorative theme napkins, place cards, and toasting flutes. It’s a formal touch that adds class to your reception.
· Get a monogrammed guest book.
· Put the monogram on cookies or other treats. Find some great options here.
· Work with the lighting specialist to cast your monogram on the curtain behind the wedding party table. Have them put it in the spotlight on the dance floor.
· Use the monogram on the disposable cameras at the reception.
· Almost any wedding favor can be customized to include your wedding monogram. Find some great options personalized favor options here.
· Use monogrammed match boxes for sparklers at an evening wedding.