Kamis, 03 Mei 2012

A Winter Wonderland Inspiration

I love this winter wonderland board I found on the White Petal Blog.
The Winter Wonderland theme is endless for adding a creative touch to your party or wedding, using snowy branches, pine cones and frosted silvery decorations presents such a special quality.

New Wedding Stationery Range from Reviva Weddings


We are very excited to launch our new wedding stationery range, which has been designed in particular with our weddings in mind, by our hugely talented Anoulka.

Anoulka is part of our design and decoration team and is a hugely creative and talented person, who I nearly let slip through the net!

Thank goodness I didn't, as Anoulka contacted me last year and nagged me stupid to let her do a trial day, the rest is history and Anoulka is now well and truly integrated as part of the Reviva wedding team.

We have been working on a range of stationery, over the winter, to compliment our fabulous designs and weddings, currently we have my favourite, the Bali nights, our very stylish Moroccan range, the romantic Midsummer night garden collection that we specifically created for one of our brides here, and the range will continue to be developed over the next few months.

Some other ranges we are also working on at the moment, again in particular for some of our weddings this year, are a spanish flamenco fan theme which is very pretty with fan shaped menus and our new vintage candle and lantern range.


All the themes offer Save the Dates, Invitations, Order of Service, Table Seating Plans, Placecards, Tags, Menus, Welcome Gift Bag Messages, anything you feel you need to compliment your complete stationery requirements for your wedding.

We can personalise your stationery with a beautiful range of ribbons, diamante and embellishments and please do watch this space as we introduce our new ranges into the collection.

If you would like more information please do contact us or visit Anoulka's brand new website which is still under some construction, to see more of this very exciting new stationery range available now for your wedding, which we feel is very different :)

If you have a particular design you would like made up for your wedding here please do let us know or we can match to your existing stationery if you wish to continue your theme here for your table seating plans, placecards, etc and we do offer a service to organise your guest list and send out the stationery for you.

Why Have Titanium Wedding Rings Become So Popular?



Fifteen years ago very few people outside of very high end jewelry shops had even heard of using titanium for rings. While it had been used in aviation, medicine and manufacturing, the use of titanium for rings and jewelry was just unheard of for the most part.

Now titanium wedding rings are the hottest sellers in the jewelry industry. Those couples who compare gold, platinum and titanium for their rings often end up with a titanium wedding ring.

There are several reasons why titanium has become a popular choice for those seeking a wedding ring:
Hypoallergenic Properties
Many people have had the experience of buying a watch, ring or earrings and suffering an allergic reaction. Impure metals-rings are seldom 100% of any material-can cause reactions with human skin. Titanium is inert, which means it will not react with human tissue. In fact, it is often used for hip transplants due to its strength and non-reactive properties.

Cost
The cost of gold and platinum are at all-time highs. This, of course, means that gold wedding rings and platinum wedding rings are also very expensive these days. For example, a basic platinum wedding band will cost at least $1000 and a gold wedding bands, depending on the design, can be equally or more expensive. Titanium, however, has not seen such dramatic rises in cost over the years. A great, handcrafted titanium ring is typically about half the price as its counterparts.
Strength and Durability
Titanium is an extremely durable material for wedding rings. Often used for airplane and submarine components, titanium is very strong and will not ding or dent like gold-a much softer metal. Scratching, though possible, is much more unlikely for a titanium ring than a gold ring. Another great thing about titanium is that it won't react with sea water or almost all corrosive elements. This means that titanium ring wearers can wear their ring day in and day out without worrying about damaging the ring. A well-made titanium ring will last a lifetime.
Design Choices
Many people getting married these days do not want the same gold wedding band style their father, uncles, grandfather and grandfather's father had. Gold rings are just, well, too traditional and boring for many wedding ring buyers.
Titanium, unlike gold, allows for some very creative and unique ring designs. For example, a simple titanium wedding band can have a gold inlay, but it can also have an opal, Koa wood, or Tiger's Eye inlay. Titanium rings with inlays are very popular for wedding bands because they are available in many designs that are stylish, unique and a better reflection of the wearer's personality than the old standby-a yellow gold wedding band.

Chocolate Diamond Wedding Rings - Today's Popular Engagement Ornaments

Marriages are said to be made in heaven. Wedding rings symbolizes this happy event, today chocolate diamond engagement rings have become the choice of most consumers. These are studded with beautiful and sparkling chocolate diamonds. International stars and common men are buying these sparkling finger ornaments. Chocolate colored diamonds are obtained from mines of Africa, Australia and Russia. These diamonds attain a brownish hue due to pressure of the earth. Today these gemstones have got a huge craze in the jewelry market. Chocolate rings are used by couples to mark holy and sacred emotions during an engagement or marriage ceremony. These are excellent alternatives for those who want to wear something special and unique than white and colorless diamond rings. Before choosing such wedding rings one should be acquainted with the background of chocolate diamonds studded in it. These diamonds are cheaper than traditional white diamonds and have an attractive dark luster.
One can buy chocolate rings of any shapes. They are also available in combination with other gemstones like Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire. But the best stone combination of these rings is that of "chocolate and vanilla cream".This marriage ring is made by combining chocolate diamond and white turquoise. Now after making one's mind what to buy a buyer has to choose a suitable place to purchase the ring. One must beware that some sellers may try to cheat by showing low graded stone rings that appear may appear like chocolate diamond rings due to radiant luster. One should be cautious while choosing and buying them. Search for original jewelry should be made until one finds it. Wedding rings studded with chocolate diamonds can be worn by those people who are sure of going well with it against a public crowd. These rings should be provided special care to make them sparkle for a long time. They must be protected in various ways. These rings should be kept away from heat to keep them rich in color.

Trending: David & Bridal bridesmaid dresses & gowns



It’s hard to believe the Royal Wedding was over a week ago! Even though Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is still all the buzz, did you also catch her sister, Pippa’s, bridesmaid dress? Two words we thought of to describe it? Simply Gorgeous. Slimly fitting her petite figure, it flowed with each step following the bride to be. Some thought white was an “interesting” color choice, but we think she really complimented her sister and only added to the royal wedding elegance.




Doing a bit of a search ourselves, we discovered lovely bridesmaid dresses, similar to that of Pippa’s (without the Alexander McQueen price tag- not all of us are in the Royal Family ;) at David’s Bridal! Here are a few suggestions that we thought would be a great choice to recreate your own Royal Wedding.



David's Bridal is an excellent resource for tons of our brides; not only for great bridesmaid dresses but for their gowns too! Several of our brides with upcoming weddings this year have shown us their dream dresses-- which they purchased at David's Bridal! Here is one of our favorite David's Bridal dresses of last year, worn by Tammy at her memorable Pride & Prejudice wedding!

Vera Wang Wedding Dresses - Why Are They So Loved?

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Vera Wang was born in 1949 to affluent Chinese immigrants. She lived a luxurious life in Manhattan's Upper East Side where she attended private schools and studied at the School of American Ballet. Wang was a very talented figure skater and competed professionally throughout her teens and even placed fifth in the U.S. National Championships. When Wang graduated from college, she went to work at Vogue and was already a Senior Fashion Editor by the age of 23. After 15 years at Vogue, she went to work for Ralph Lauren.

Fabric of Wedding Gowns, 2012

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Now-a-days, wedding gowns come in many styles, many shapes, several colors, many different types of material and many different types of embellishments. The consideration in regards to wedding gowns has to do with gown material cut, the way the gown might drape, and the different textures in materials.With each different type of material comes a different look. Because of the different types of material for wedding gowns, a different feel of the material is appropriate. Some materials can bring about the appearance of crispness, while others might give the appearance of softness.

Some materials might be more popular than others. The material most popular and most desired by today's brides is that of silk. Silk has a "quality of refinement." The reason silk is in such demand is because it has a sense of resiliency, elasticity, and strength. The threads of silk-type materials have been created to be that of density woven silk that creates similar to that of densely woven silk that creates a gloss. Then there is that silk like material charmeuse that has a rougher nubby quality. Then there is a other types silk like that of chiffon, tulle, and organza. The last few silk types just mentioned here, are light weight and transparent.

As you continue reading here about, let's define and describe other materials that could be used as part of one's bridal gown. They are:

1) Baptiste: This is a light soft transparent fabric.

2) Crepe: A light soft thin fabric with a crinkled surface.

3) Duchess satin: A light weight hybrid of silk and rayon or polyester woven into a satin finish.

4) Illusion: This is a fine sheer net fabric generally used on the sleeves or neckline of a bridal gown.

5) Moire: This is a heavy silk taffeta with a subtle wavy design to the material.

6) Organdy: This is a stiff transparent fabric.

7) Peau de Soie: A soft satin-faced high quality cloth with a dull luster, fine ribs, and with a grainy appearance.

8) Silk: The most sought after cherished fiber used for wedding dresses and is also the most expensive type of material. Then there is also what's called raw silk, silk mikado-silks heavier than 100% silk.

9) Taffeta: This material is not only crisp and smooth, but it also has what is called a "light rib."

10) Tulle: Netting made of silk, nylon and rayon. Tulle is used often for bridal petticoats and wedding veils.

Now-a-days, there seems to be more of a variety in bridal gown material types. Some gowns even have a combination of several of the above material types within one gown itself. Regardless of material in a bridal gown, most gowns will create a very special picture of any bride wearing any type of gown made with any type of material.