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Unity Candles
Some wedding traditions go way, way, way back others, like the lighting of the Unity Candle, is only 40 years old. The lighting of the Unity Candle is more of an American tradition and symbolizes the “union” of two families and/or two individuals. Some trace the popularity of the Unity Candle to a famous wedding that took place on the soap opera General Hospital in the early 80′s. When “Luke & Laura” finally tied the knot and had a Unity Candle at their fictional wedding, Unity Candle Ceremonies suddenly became popular in the U.S.
Here is a sample of Unity Candle Vows:
Unity Candle Ceremony
“___________________ and ________________ the two lighted candies symbolize your separate lives, your separate families and your separate sets of friends. I ask that you each take one candle and that together you light the center candle. The individual candies represent your individual lives before today. Lighting the center candle represents that your two lives are now joined to one light, and represents the joining together of your two families and sets of friends to one.”
If Children Are Involved
“The lighting of the center candle represents not only the union of ____________ and ___________ in marriage, but the unity formed in this new family in which your lives will now shine as one family.
Moments of Elegance has a nice selection of Unity Candles to choose from and they range in prices from as low as $20 to $84.99.
Queen Anne Red Swarovski Crystal Unity Candle and Taper Set($64) – This heirloom quality paraffin unity candles are hand made in an oval shape with red and Queen Anne flowers, Swarovski crystals and shimmering faux pearls. They add sophisticated beauty and sparkle to any wedding or event. Personalization is the two first names of the bride and groom, the first initial of the groom’s last name and the numerical wedding date. Comes wrapped in cello and tied with a red/burgundy ribbon. Pillar measures 3″x9″. Hand decorated tapers are 12″.
Single Unity Candle ($39.99) — Hand printed, hand polished, heirloom quality unity candle. Choose candle image, white or ivory candles, silver or gold band, and black, gold or silver ink. Includes one 3″ x 9″ unity candle.
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Beach-y Wedding and Party Favors
If you are looking for beach wedding or party favors look no further because we got ‘em. You can add a tropical flare to your event, whether you want to create your very own beach resort. You will love our collection of beach party and wedding favors.
Beach Shell Place Card Holders (as low as .55) –Truly real and a natural choice as useful and attractive beach themed favors, these place card holder shells will playfully put your guests in their places!
Coconut Candles (as low as $3.50) — These candles are handmade using pure soy candle wax with cotton wicks for a cleaner, environmentally friendly burn. Ivory colored and coconut scented.
Starfish Design Bottle Opener (as low as $2.05) — These starfish design bottle opener favors are sure to play a starring role as elegant and useful beach themed favors.
For more beach themed favors check out Moments of Elegance Beach and Wedding Favors Catalog.
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The “Deal” is in the “Bag”
This month the “deal” is in the “bag.” At Moments of Elegance, we have some super satin bags that make the perfect alternative to favor boxes. Whether you need favors for your wedding, baby shower, graduation or Bar Mitzvah, you won’t want to miss these deals.
Bar Mitzvah Photo Scroll Personalized Satin Bags($1.15) – these gorgeous drawstring favor bags are the perfect alternative to standard favor boxes. They’re made of a soft quality Satin with a very sharp, full color imprint. Mazel Tov! These personalized Bar Mitzvah party favors will look beautiful on your tables. An elegant scroll frames your photo of choice, with your name and date. Made of soft satin with superior quality personalized imprint. Fill your bag with candy, chocolate coins, jordan almonds or that special favor waiting for the perfect packaging.
Baby Shower Pea in the Pod Personalized Satin Bags ($1.15) – these gorgeous drawstring favor bags are the perfect alternative to standard favor boxes. They’re made of a soft quality Satin with a very sharp, full color imprint. Celebrate the new bundle of joy with this adorable baby shower themed design, uniquely printed onto your favor bags. Made of soft satin with superior quality personalized imprint. Fill your bag with candy, chocolate coins, jordan almonds or that special favor waiting for the perfect packaging. Personalized with your name and date or two lines of personalization, what could be a better way to thank your guests?
Here’s another fun deal…personalized flip flops!
Personalized Flip Flops ($39.99) — Check out these adorable and practical personalized leather thong sandals for your wedding party favors, Bridal Attendants, Destination Weddings, Company party events, Corporate events and more! We can take the couple’s formal first names, nick names, Mr. and Mrs. Names or special quotes such as “I DO”, “Just Married” and emboss it into the sandals heel tab. We can also use your company logo (with provided artwork) and emboss your logo on the shoes. If no personalization is selected, the word “Love” will appear on the heel.
For more fun deals and favor bags, please be sure to check out Moments of Elegance Close Out Catalog.
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Tips to Dazzle Your Guests with Your Reception Decor
Dazzle your guests when you personalize your special day with fun and whimsical reception decor, reception accessories, and centerpieces. The perfect wedding is in the details.
Here are some easy tips to add that extra special “touch” to your wedding:
- Think outside the box — yes, flowers and candles are lovely accents to any wedding, but how about going that extra mile and use Wedding Sparklers or Willow Tree Lights Tips Branches?
Think like a wedding planner — use your creativity, have fun, look to not only wedding mags for inspiration, but design and fashion mags too. You can also go for fun details like Custom Vinyl Wall Monograms or Personalized Wedding Ceremony & Reception Signs. - Think Drama & Sparkle – make your wedding sparkle with Swarovski Crystals or Dazzle Swarovski Monogram Cake Topper.
Looking for mor reception accessories? Then check out:
For more unique and beautiful reception decorations, visit Moments of Elegance Reception Decor Catalogue.
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Garden Wedding Favors
Breathe in. That grassy, breezy, flowery smell is spring. Spring is in the air. And what’s the perfect complement for a spring and summer wedding? Garden wedding favors of course!!!
Here are just a few of our favorite Garden Wedding and Shower Favors:
Daisy Seed Favors( as low as $2.50) — Perfect for garden-themed weddings and showers. Our daisy seed favors come with a generous amount of Shasta daisy seeds, ready for planting. They come packaged in an elegant glassine square envelope. The envelopes are accented by yellow satin ribbon, a small paper daisy flower, and a perfectly matched daisy favor sticker that reads “Daisy Seed Mix. Scatter in Your Garden and Enjoy”. Each envelope measures 4”x4”.
(NEW ITEM)”Love Birds in the Window” Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers (as low as $2.50) —
With your hearts flying high, you want to everyone to know how you feel about each other! Say it simply and sweetly on your wedding day with “Love Birds in the Window” Salt & Pepper Shakers. Just as these two spices enhance the flavor of your favorite fare, this whimsical wedding favor spices up your reception tables and dazzles your guests with exceptional taste.
“Cherry Blossom Elegance” Mini Pillar Candle ( as low as $1.70) — A sweet and lovely sign of spring masterfully painted on a simple, square, white candle brings elegance and promise to any event. The “Cherry Blossom” Candle, beautifully adorned with the Asian symbol of love, affection and good fortune.
Love Songs Birdcage Tea Light and Place Card Holder (as low as $3.60) — Reminiscent of an enchanting Victorian birdcage, the “Love Songs” Birdcage Tea Light/Place Card Holder brings classic elegance to any event. This fabulous favor is superbly crafted from wire, just like the beautiful homes of songbirds in a bygone era.
To see the complete Moment of Elegance Garden Favor Collection, click on the link.
Moments of Elegance Hot Picks
Right now the hot, hot, hot picks at Moments of Elegance are luminaries!!! These luminaries come with numbers on them to be used as place-cards. And you can personalize them with your monogram too!
Luminary Place-Card Votive (as low as $3.95) — What a beautiful way to light up your reception tables and also illuminate your guests names helping them find their seats. These votive candle name cards are all personalized; each one will have your guest’s name highlighted by a soft tea-light flame.
According to Moments of Elegance customer Irene, “I fell head over heals when I saw these, they are absolutely exquisite, I am having a black tie 50th birthday affair and as I was looking for place-card holders, I came across these, as soon as I receive my response guest list, I will submit my order. The luminary place-card votive will be a hit, my guests will feel special!”
These place-card voltives will be sure to “light up” your wedding, birthday party or event!
Wedding Planning Tips from Moments of Elegance
Planning a wedding can be a bit stressful, can’t it? But it doesn’t have to be, really it doesn’t! We swear! We are here to make sure you have the perfect day…the day you have always dreamed of ever since you were a little girl.
Here are some little ways you can make your big day super special:
Share a Secret
Have a little secret between the 2 of you that day whether it be wearing matching underwear or having something “just between you” in your hand, bouquet, pocket or even a special look and when ever you get nervous you look at your partner with “the look” and you’ll both know what each other are thinking about. Some people may catch it and wonder what it’s all about but it’ll be “your little wedding day secret” that helped you get through the day together… depending on each other at the beginning of your life as a family.
Best Man 101
The duties of a best man include being an assistant to the groom and the head of the groomsmen; he also is in charge of the bachelor party, getting the groom to the church, paying the officiant, signing the marriage license, holding the rings and giving a toast at the reception. He has a lot of responsibility and its also traditional to give him a nice gift at the rehearsal dinner to say thank you for all of his hard work!
Choosing Wedding Favors & Decorations
When deciding what wedding favors and decorations to use, there are some questions you can ask to help you choose:
Do you want something that will feature your names and wedding date?
Do you want something that will be fun to play with at the reception?
Do you want to give something that´s useful?
Do you want something that will last for a long time?
Do you want something that will be part of the table decorations?
Do you want a favor that will express both of your interests or personalities?
You’ll also want to find the BEST Wedding Favor company to work with, like Moments of Elegance.
Congrats from The President
Send one of your wedding invitations to the President, Pope, and the Queen of England and be on the lookout for a special wedding surprise back from them. Be sure to send their invites out early.
Things to ask your wedding planner
How long they have been in business?
How many weddings they have organised.
Can they provide references?
How do they charge, hourly, fixed fee or % of your wedding budget? Do you feel comfortable with this?
Do they accept commission from suppliers is it passed on to the client?
Do they operate on a full time basis or do they have another job?
Ensure they have public liability insurance.
Do they have a portfolio for you to look at?
For more Wedding Planning Tips visit Moments of Elegance Wedding Planning Tips. Do you have a wedding planning tip? We bet you do! If so submit it to Moments of Elegance Wedding Planning Tips.
It’s a Heart Shaped World of Favors
Yep, V-Day is right there around the corner. The world has gone heart shaped. It’s hearts, hearts, and more hearts. Here are just a few of our fav heart shaped favors, heart shaped gifts, and heart shaped jewelry:
“My Hearts” Stamped Necklace ($65) — As seen in Pregnancy Magazine! Two itty bitty sterling silver hearts (1/2″) are hand stamped with the initial of your choice and strung from sterling chain with a freshwater pearl. Absolutely darling!
“Measure Up Some Love” Heart Shaped Tape Measure (as low as $1.40) — Guests can “measure up
some love” with these heart shaped tape measures. With its key ring attached, this favor is sure to stay handy and add a “lovely” accessory to their keys.
Golden Hearts Cookie (as low as $5.95) — These cookies are as delicious as they are gorgeous!! These Orange Vanilla Spice Cookies are painted with a pink heart that is then edged with rolled fondant and finished with gold luster. Each cookie measures about 3-1/2″ in diameter.
Triple Strand Heart Bracelet ($27.99) — Make your wrist say, “Ooh La La!” with this Triple Strand
Heart Bracelet. Chain linked hearts dance gracefully along this one of a kind toggle, making it an ideal blend of trend and tradition.
Two Heart Wine Pourer In Gift Box (as low as $2.25) — With prominent interlocking hearts at its top, this sleek and light weight favor, from Fashioncraft’s Vineyard Collection, makes a tasteful
addition to any love filled occasion
For more heart shaped favors for your wedding, baby shower, or Valentine’s Day Party, check out our heart on-line catalogue.
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Go Green!!! Quick Tips for an Eco-friendly Wedding
Go, Go, Go… G-R-E-E-N!!! Maybe you are so earthy that you’re going to throw granola instead of rice at your wedding. Or maybe you are just an eco-conscious gal that wants to lower your wedding’s carbon footprint. If you don’t know what a carbon footprint is then check out the Carbon Footprint Calculator to find out more.
Here are some quick tips for an eco-friendly wedding:
- Eat locally — select a caterer who uses locally grown produce for the reception.
- Keep the wedding small — not only will you save money, but you’ll decrease your carbon foot print because more quests equals more food, more stuff and more travel.
- Create a green registry — you can check out http://www.registerlocally.com/ for more info.
- Re-cycle your invitations — you can use re-cycled paper or you can invite your guests on-line too.
- Go veggie — or consider having more veg and less meat at your reception.
- Choose fair trade flowers — the floral industry is under scrutiny for poor working conditions or better yet get your flowers locally.
- Do not “over” cater — lots of food goes to waste at weddings or you can ask your caterer to take the left overs to a homeless shelter.
- Think about transportation – select a venue close to home, find a sustainable limo company or use a horse and carriage which is romantic AND go for the environment too.
- Support a local non-profit org — many local arts organizations and museums offer wedding packages and can use the money, so forgo the country club and help out a local non-profit instead.
- Buy green wedding favors — look for eco friendly or “green” wedding favors and be sure to check out Moments of Elegance Green Wedding Favors catalog for ideas.
There are lots of ways to decrease your carbon footprint and have an eco-friendly wedding. Just think you could have a green wedding instead of a white one!
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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.