If you are planning a holiday wedding, shower or buffet … you will need a centerpiece. You can spend as much as you like, or be creative and make a fabulous centerpiece very inexpensively. It’s all in the planning, checking for sales and getting ideas. Some simple examples that are elegant are the blue linen table on the right with a simple snowflake table runner is stunning. Add a wreath or a bowl of silver ornaments and you have a finished product.
Another easy centerpiece; a nice red or green tablecloth with a bowl of pinecones in the center. Use a crystal bowl, a colorful ceramic bowl or
even a nice basket. You can use the natural pine cones or spray paint them holiday colors, such as red, white or silver. A plaid bow around the basket is also a nice touch. (pinecone and blue table cloth pictures were found at Good Housekeeping.
I love these Fleur De Lys Candle Tumblers
. You can place one at each place setting and it will be both romantic and elegant. Your guest can also take the candle home as their favor. The look: like something you would find at a market or antique shop in India. The scent: intoxicating, fresh and exotic. These beautiful candles in green, amber and brown glass feature a raised Fleur de Lys design flecked with silver paint, like treasures worn down by time and the elements. Sophisticated scents include: fresh mistletoe (green), sweet orange grove (amber) and luscious Mediterranean fig (brown). Tumblers made in India. Hand poured in the USA with 100% soy wax from American-grown soy beans. 45-hour burn time. 
The Lenox Exclusive Village Treasures Mistletoe Park 3 Trees are elegant. Macy’s sells the whole town. if the Bride and Groom want a nice gift or keepsake from their wedding, this is a great idea. Buy a piece for each table. A building, the sleigh, etc. Lenox is a nice heirloom and these pieces would be a wonderful reminder of the wedding. They would also look elegant on the table on top of pine needles, angels hair or
any other Christmas filler you like.
Jim Shore “Rudolph” Figurine
sells for under $38.00. He is made of stone resin; 9×6.5″.
If you like whimsical — -Dillards is the place. This
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Looking for a cute shower gift for the couple? Check out this really adorable Honeymoon Suitcase that is under $50.00. It’s tasteful, somewhat classy and smoething everyone else is not going to buy her.
HONEYMOON SUITCASE - $ 45.00
Introducing our exclusive Honeymoon Suitcase for the newlyweds. Filled with unique honeymoon essentials, you can’t leave home without it!Perfect for a wedding gift or bridal shower gift too! Or as a gift to your lover! Presented in a solid, laminated card stock RED suit case.
CHOOSE FROM 3 SIZES OF SUIT CASES:
SMALL SUIT CASE
Includes:
Hand-painted wooden newlyweds push puppet
Shanghai Seduction Love Kit: contains Sea of Desire Bath Oil, 2 unscented Votive Candles,
Courtyard Pillow Spray, Double Happiness Foot Cream.
I Love You Coupon Booklet: filled with romantic and sexy coupons. “This coupons entitles you to…”
MEDIUM SUIT CASE
Includes all of the above plus a book entitled “Witches Brew-Good Spells for Love”
LARGE SUIT CASE
Includes all the contents of the medium suit case, plus “Bride & Groom Towel Set”.
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Gone are the days of ugly bridesmaid dresses that looked like your mom’s housecoat, or worse, your mother’s prom. Today’s bridesmaid’s have dresses in great colors, great fabrics, and if the bride is nice, she can pick something you can wear again. Yes the bride is the star of the wedding. But everything and everyone has to look great. Once the guests see the bride, then gawk at the cake … third in line are the bridesmaids and the flowers. These are the dresses I would pick.
See more of my Bridesmaid Gowns - The Gals Need to Look Good Too!
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Looking for the perfect retro romantic gown? FOUND IT!!!
If you really like the styles of the 40’s and 50’s you should take it all the way. Not only were the street clothes and cocktail dresses fabulous, but so was the “night” wear aka/lingerie. Semi sheer (sexier than fully sheer in my opinion); great fabric and looks. For instance, this
Mary Green Burnout Satin 40’s Gown 1940’s style gown from Mary Green’s Silk Georgette Collection. Beautiful sleeveless silky smooth, soft and sensuous full length nightgown is semi sheer. Breath taking floral print adorns the entire gown giving a tattoo effect. This is gorgeous and so 1940’s : )
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I love this new jewelry style! It’s going on my Wish List for the Holidays…. Each piece (including rings, pendants, and stud earrings) features a symbolic knot held together by the strength of a diamond. Why you ask? It’s the strength of love forged in a knot. Now tell me … isn’t that romantic! I saw these and fell in love : )
A beautiful diamond holds the knot in place, keeping it always secure in this Everlon™ solitaire ring featuring round-cut diamond (1/4 ct. t.w.) set in 14k gold.
A beautiful diamond holds the knot in place, keeping it always secure in this Everlon™ solitaire pendant featuring round-cut diamond (1/4 ct. t.w.) set in 14k gold.
Approximate chain length: 18 inches; approximate drop: 1/2 inch.
A beautiful diamond holds the knot in place, keeping it always secure in this
Everlon™ solitaire pave ring featuring sparkling pave diamonds (1/2 ct. t.w.) set in 14k white gold.
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CUP OF LOVE HEART CUPS & SAUCERS (6) - $ 52.00
Invite your guests to a “Cup of Love” in these delightful heart shaped cups & saucers. The unique feature is that the cups are heart shaped on the insides as well! Choose from espresso size 2.5 oz. or tea cup size 7 oz. Also choose platinum or gold trim/handles. Sold as a set of 6 in assorted colors as shown. The price listed is for a set of 6 cups & 6 saucers.
PINK & GOLD TEA CUPS & SAUCERS (6) - $ 52.00
Invite your guests to a “Cup of Love” in these delightful pink heart shaped cups & saucers, trimmed in gold. The unique feature is that the cups are heart shaped on the insides as well! Tea cup size 7 oz. set of 6.
MINI HEART PASTEL ESPRESSO SET (6) - $ 27.00
Perfect for bridal shower and wedding favors, our Mini Heart Pastel Espresso Cups and Saucers can be filled with your favorite beans or sweet confections. Features whimsical heart shaped saucers with gold trim on the cups, saucers and handles. In assorted pastel colors, as shown. Comes in a yellow hat box styled gift box with white satin lining. Set of 6 tea cups & saucers.
Don’t forget the Candy Sticks! This is very nostalgic … rock candy!
CRYSTAL CANDY STICKS
Create a sparkling crystal theme for your candy buffet, bridal shower or wedding with our Crystal Candy Swizzle Sticks. Available in a set of 14 assorted colors or your choice of all one color. Choice of WRAPPED or UN-WRAPPED.IDEA: Tie two Crystal sticks together with Personalized Ribbon for a unique and classy favor.
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Halle White Wedding Gown – I had no idea this existed … and, I had to put it up … this is fabulous!!!!
Simply breathtaking. Sheer mesh is exquisitely decorated with beaded flowers for an alluring effect. Satin skirt is shirred at the side. Keyhole opening at back makes for a stunning exit. Sweeping train.Color Ivory White. Fabric Contents Nyon/Polyester. Made in the USA. Extra flowers can be purchased for additional coverage.
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Having a Halloween themed bridal shower or wedding? Here’s a great theme gift for the bride to be … and heck for yourself too. They can double as a cool apron or even a resusable Halloween costume.
What would June Cleaver Say? I think she would be pleased with the cool aprons we have available today for Halloween. Gone are the plain gingham and white cotton aprons. In are the cool styles, themes and patterns. These are great for the gal who likes to stir things up in the kitchen!
See more of my Tie One On & Celebrate in Style! Halloween Aprons list at ThisNext.
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Something Borrowed, Something New. I know where you can find Diamond Rental Jewelry! Everyday, more brides are discovering the secret for looking diamond dripping gorgeous on their wedding day. They’re renting fine jewelry from Adorn Brides. Real jewelry, real diamonds, pearls and gold all at an affordable price, and many times costing much less than a costume jewelry purchase. Hey, if the movie stars can do it on the red carpet, why can’t you the Bride? Afterall you are Princess for a Day!
Mae West said it best,” “I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.” Now that makes cents! I mean sense!
See more of my Diamonds are a Brides Best Friend Even if Rented!. And, did I tell you that Adorn Bridal is associated with The Knot?
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