Category Archives: Wedding Ceremony

23Dec2012

12 Days of Christmas | Day 12

Twelve Candles Lighting

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16Dec2012

12 Days of Christmas | Day 5

On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 5 packs of wedding bubbles.

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14Dec2012

12 Days of Christmas | Day 3

Three Satin Ribbons

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13Dec2012

12 Days of Christmas | Day 2

Two Wedding Signs

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06Dec2012

Wedding Signs Say So Much

What do wedding signs say about you? What don’t they say! You’re practical, stylish and organized. Most importantly, you were thoughtful enough to go the extra mile and make finding your wedding ceremony and reception that much easier for guests.

 

We’ve added some great styles of wedding signs, from elegant flourishes to vintage scrolls. They’re colorful, beautiful and easy to use. Find the one that fits your wedding style and help guide guests to your celebration.

 

Wedding Signs

 

You’ll find other helpful items for guests in our reception accessories. Look for wedding place cards to help your guests find their seat at your wedding reception.

 

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09Nov2012

Show-Stopping Entrances and Getaways for the Bride and Groom

Want to make a grand entrance into your wedding or reception but not sure how?  Need some ideas for a memorable getaway as the new Mr. and Mrs? Here are 10 budget-friendly ideas that might fit your personalities and wedding style.

Make your grand entrance on a tractor!

The Grand Entrance

1.  For an outdoor country wedding, consider a horse-drawn carriage or a tractor to transport you to the aisle. Add some extra touches to the horses, carriage or tractor (flowers, tulle, etc.). Have a stepladder and a helping hand ready as you get down.

2.  Arrive to the ceremony in a limo — a classic means of transportation but also a practical one if dressing before you reach the ceremony. There’s plenty of space to spread out your dress and veil to help from wrinkling.

3.  Instead of the normal organ or piano music as you walk down the aisle, have a trumpet player announce your entrance. You’ll feel like royalty.

4.  Ask your flower girl and ring bearer to carry a banner, sign or DIY pennant that says “here comes the bride.”

Be whisked away on a golf cart to make your exit

A Memorable Exit

1.  Motorcycle (now that the wedding is over, let your hair blow in the wind!)

2.  Release doves as you walk out of the church.

3.  Make your getaway in a convertible or a classic car. Rent one or ask a family member or friend if they can chauffer you to your hotel after the reception.

4.  Give guests balloons to release as you drive off. Filling the air with your wedding colors would make a beautiful photograph.

5.  Create a fairy-tale getaway by riding off with your new hubby on horseback.

6.  Play your favorite song as you exit the wedding. You and your wedding party can dance as you walk out.

Still deciding on wedding day transportation for yourselves, your bridal party or your guests? Read Checking it off the list! Deciding Your Wedding Day Transportation for some practical ideas and a few just-for-fun ideas!

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    11Jun2012

    Great Bargains for Dressing Up Your Aisle

    We’ve got some excellent wedding decoration ideas that are perfect for making your walk down the aisle even prettier. Spending a little extra time and effort making the aisle extra beautiful will help set the look for your ceremony venue. Here are some great décor bargains you can use to make your aisle absolutely lovely.

     Dress Up Your Isle

    1. Silk Rose Petals. These rose petals are not the real thing, but if you can’t tell your guests can’t either. Silk flower petals are super affordable, they’re beautiful and they’re an easy way to add a splash of color.

    2. Lace Aisle Runner. Lace is a hot trend right now, given its vintage feel and delicate beauty. Line your aisle with a white, lacy aisle runner, and you’ll feel simply divine walking along the lacy path rolled out just for you. 

    3. Pew Cones. Pew cones work great as cheap wedding decorations because they look elegant while being simple and affordable. Choose ours made from botanical, handmade paper or make your own out of scrapbook paper. Fill with flowers and use colorful ribbon to hang them from each pew or chair along the aisle. 

    4. Paper Lanterns. You love these colorful, modern party decorations and so do we! So we’ve added paper lanterns to Ann’s in a variety of colors, all at affordable prices. Cheap wedding decorations have never been cuter! 

    5. Ribbon Chair Sashes. All you need are spools of colorful ribbon and a scissors. We guarantee you’ll come up with something beautiful for your ceremony pews or chairs. The ribbon sashes shown below are very easy to make — just cut, thread and tie.

    6. Pew Bows. These shimmering, silk bows feature leaf and faux pearl accents. Pew bows are easy, inexpensive and classic wedding decorations for your aisle. 

    Check out Ann’s Top 5 Cheap Wedding Reception Decorations, too.

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    07Jun2012

    Wedding Decoration Ideas for Dressing Up Your Aisle

    Dressing up your aisle can be easy and you can make it as simple or elaborate as your budget allows. Here are a few photos to inspire some wedding decoration ideas for your aisle.

     Aisle Inspiration

    Light the way with mason jars wrapped with wire and hung from a metal hook. You can use Christmas light hooks or garden hooks.

    Petals are a great way to dress up your aisle. Generously sprinkle petals along the path or create a row of petals on each side. You could use real petals if the ceremony is outside and silk petals if the ceremony is inside.

    Clean and elegant, aisle runners are like rolling out the red carpet for your wedding party! Choose something trendy like the simple, lacy design of our Lacy Patterned Aisle Runner or go for something sleek and sophisticated with the Monogram Aisle Runner from our favorite partner site, Invitations by Dawn.

    Hang pomanders (round flower arrangements) on pews or chairs. Hang them every two rows to save money. You can reuse these adorable floral arrangements at the reception, too.

    Ribbon adds beautiful color to chairs. Use ribbon as “rope” to create a beautiful swag look along each side of the aisle. Create chair sashes — not just an indoor decoration! Use them outside to decorate the aisle chairs and add color to the overall scene.

    Quick Tip: Check with the ceremony site to see if there are any restrictions on decorating.

    TALK TO US: Let us know how you’re decorating your aisle, or ideas you’d like to bounce off of us. We’d love to hear about your wedding decoration ideas.

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    08Mar2012

    Ann’s Top Picks under $20: Sure to inspire fabulous budget wedding ideas!

    Budget wedding ideas have to start somewhere! Why not start with some affordable items meant to jazz up your wedding look? Check out the unique ring bearer box for your ceremony or the colorful discount wedding napkins for your reception. No matter your favorite, these top picks are all under $20!

    Top Picks Under $20
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    01Mar2012

    Is the Unity Sand Ceremony right for your wedding?

    In the last month or so, we’ve received a lot of questions from brides about the unity sand ceremony and our unity sand kits. Makes sense since warm weather is approaching and this happens to be an excellent option for outdoor weddings, but there are lots of great reasons to have a unity sand ceremony!

    Read more about it and whether it’s right for your wedding in our post, “What is a unity sand ceremony?”

    Unity Sand Cylinders

    And remember these helpful tips we missed in our last post:

    • It takes one pound of sand to fill one small cylinder, and 3.5 pounds of sand to fill one large cylinder.

    • If you happen to make a small mess while pouring, use a lint roller to clean it up. Works like a charm!

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