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It might seem like we are barely into 2010, but the latest styles for 2011 weddings have just debuted. There were some very interesting trends and fresh new designs on the runway at bridal market this year. Get the scoop on the latest wedding news, trends, and styles for 2011 right here.

The top silhouette for spring 2011 is the trumpet bridal gown. Virtually every designer featured a version of this dramatic and chic shape in their collections. The trumpet is a shape which is form fitting until just above the knee, and then it flares out into a full pouf of skirt at the bottom. It is ideal for brides who want a sexy, curve loving gown, yet want more fullness than a sheath has to offer. Tall brides who are slim or have hourglass figures, you will look amazing in one of the new trumpet wedding gowns. Petite brides, pear shapes, and brides with round tummies should go in a different direction.

A very new look which will soon be hitting the bridal salons is the side bustle wedding gown. These dresses have a gathered fullness down the side of the skirt, rather than in the back, which is traditional. Most of the side bustle dresses were asymmetrical, with the extra gathering down just one side.

This was a nice touch, as it looks fresh and modern, with asymmetrical and architectural draping remaining in vogue for 2011 brides. Also, the single sided gathering did not make the hips look wider, as they might if the detail were on both sides of the gown. The side bustle is interesting and should be very wearable for many different body types.

Tulle is tops for next year's bridal gowns. Whether it is a classic ballgown with a full tulle skirt (much softer for spring than a shiny satin) or a couple of layers of tulle layered over another fabric, this ballet inspired fabric is a key trend for spring 2011. The full skirted tulle ballgowns generally followed a 1950s line: strapless, natural waist, and flouncy tulle skirt. The shiny satin ballgown with the dropped waist which has been so ubiquitous in recent years is taking a break for spring. When designers did use a fabric with sheen, a couple layers of tulle were often draped over it to soften the effect.

Black accents on bridal gowns were a big trend for 2010, and this one is still going strong for 2011. Most of the black details were at the waist - perfect for emphasizing a slim waist or visually slimming a fuller middle. Wide black lace panels around the mid-section, black ribbon sashes tied at the natural waist, or a flirty black fabric waist corsage were all popular embellishments. There was even an all black wedding gown seen walking down the runway at one designer's Spring 2011 showing (honestly, it looked a bit too much like a widow's wedding gown for my taste!). No longer so shocking, a black accent on a white gown can be just the thing to complement a groom in a debonair tuxedo.

A final hot trend for 2011 is the veil. Yes, ladies, bridal veils are back with a vengeance! They were long, trimmed in lace, and some were even poufy on top (but not in a bad 1980s way, I promise). Oscar de la Renta even combined the black accent trend with the dramatic veil trend in the form of a lovely veil trimmed in a wide black lace. It was an intriguing combination of a classic veil and lace with a modern color in the form of black. Whichever gown you ultimately select for your 2011 nuptials, make sure to top it off with a stunning veil.

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My, how the cost of weddings has skyrocketed. In the U.S, $20,000 is not much beyond the average cost for a wedding. Granted, this includes your reception location, ceremony, clothes, food, alcohol, music, flowers, cake, decorations, favors, tips, sundries and honeymoon. Saving even a little across the board or a lot in one particular area can add to a significant savings in your wallet (or the wallet of the family members that are paying for the grand event).

Here are some great ideas for saving decent money on your wedding. Note that you will be making some difficult choices. There are very valid reasons to spend for the details and professional services of a once in a lifetime event that is your wedding. However, if your budget is very tight, then you can consider using one or more of the suggestions below and you will still have a memorable wedding. You may not be able to combine all of these suggestions, depending on your must-haves, location, and time frame, but using even one or two will help ease the money crunch.

Save on Your Wedding Gown - The bride can find a lovely wedding gown that is perhaps last years design, is a white or cream "prom" dress, has been handed down through her family or is an heirloom gown that she found on the internet or in a vintage shop. After some alteration and by adding jewelry, veil and headpiece, the gown is hers at a great savings.

Make Your Centerpieces - If you don't want fresh flower centerpieces, you or your wedding attendants can have a fun project day, before the wedding, creating unique centerpieces to fit your theme. Another idea is to use live potted plants that represent your theme or region. Potted small palm trees or Colorado blue spruce can be really fun, meaningful and environmentally conscious at the same time.

Frugal Favors - Some wedding favors can be purchased for about $1 a piece from internet sites. As favors are a token for your guests to take home, they shouldn't be cheesy but they don't need to be ornate or expensive either. Surprisingly, you can also check a "dollar store" or the $1 section of Target or another discount store for items that may fit your theme and style. I've seen that Target's wedding section (near the stationery in my store) has inexpensive sets of wedding bubbles. An alternative to purchased favors, especially for a nature themed wedding, is something as simple as giving small clay pots with seed packets. Or offer little taffeta bags of Jordan Almonds - almonds coated with a pastel colored sugar shell - a tradition in Mediterranean weddings.

Send Evites - You can send electronic invitations to those who are computer savvy and modern-thinking and send paper invitations to your other guests. This saves on postage and helps the environment too!

DIY Calligraphy - If you are artistically inclined, buy nice paper, envelopes and card stock and do your own calligraphy for your invitations and place cards.

These are but a few ways that you can save on your wedding costs and still have a great wedding!

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Make any number of excuses for this statement but those little girls are now adults and would have watched countless Miss World or Miss Universe pageants and visually associate silver tiaras with the crowning of beauty queens.

Silver by its nature sets an impressive background with all crystals, stones, gems, pearls and rhinestones. Beautiful creations come from tiara designers from all over the world with prices ranging from very affordable to super expensive. You are guaranteed to find silver tiaras within your budget.

Silver Tiaras

Especially when purchasing silver tiaras online, pay attention to the terminology used to ensure that you receive what you really want. Sterling silver is 'real' silver but the terms silver plated, silver coated and silver colored refer to an item that has been coated by electrolysis on the outer layer with silver but is another metal like copper underneath. The thickness of the silver coating and the care that is taken with the item will determine the item's life.

Silver plated tiaras allow the wearer to have an expensive look without the additional expense. If silver or silver plated tiaras have been purchased or are in storage long before they are going to be used for the event, it should be expected that some cleaning would be required because silver is naturally oxidised in the atmosphere and becomes a greyish colour, a process called tarnishing.

Caring for silver or silver plated tiaras involve similar processes. A soft lint-free polishing cloth and a silver polish should be used. Some silver polishes are very abrasive and would quickly remove the silver plating especially if the plating is thin. The secret to getting the cleaning right is to look for the term non-abrasive on the silver polish container and only use the polish sparingly.

Silver Rhinestone Tiaras

Silver tiaras which are accented with crystals, pearls or rhinestones are considered to be 'hot' sellers on the international market.

Tiara designers have taken genuine Austrian leaded-glass crystals, rhinestones and pearls and worked the silver tiara frames into designs either with one or a combination of these crystals to form masterpieces.

Here are some familiar descriptive terms used in the names of combination silver rhinestone tiaras that reflect the style, era and the country of origin of the design: Classic or traditional, Celtic, Regal, Royal Crown, Floral, Delicate, Romantic, Heart, Dynasty, Contessa, Empress and Butterfly.

Those silver rhinestone tiaras being used for weddings can easily reflect the wedding theme and colours. Many tiara designers provide a service where silver tiaras are commissioned for the buyer's particular event.

Silver Pearl Tiaras

Silver Pearl Tiaras reflect a quiet elegance that is not duplicable. Pearls radiate an intensely, deep shine called lustre that is produced when light is reflected off the many layers of tiny calcium carbonate crystals. This mineral and protein rich substance is called nacre. The more nacre deposited, the bigger the pearl and the greater the lustre. Pearl shapes are round, off-round, oval, teardrop and semi-baroque.

Silver pearl tiaras come in various body colours that are typically cream, white, yellow, pink, black or silver but many have secondary colour hints or overtones which are picked up by the light under careful examination.

Many individuals already own a pearl signature accessory that compliments their outfit. In this case, the silver pearl tiara would be chosen to match the accessory and form a jewellery set.

There is a little Miss Universe asleep within every grown-up girl. Wake her up. There are many beautiful silver tiaras out there waiting for her to try them on.

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Wedding is the most important day of the bride's life. In this very memorable event, the bride should be well prepared. She needs to be the most beautiful princess above all for his soon to be husband. Not only to her husband, she needs to impress her guests and everyone present during the big event.

A bride will surely be happy knowing that she looks very beautiful with all the important accessories that complete her overall look. Also, bridal wear plays a very important role in the ceremony. Let's just say a Veil is one of them. The veil symbolizes the freewill of the bride's father that his daughter is now ready to take her vow with her beloved partner. The veil also plays a vital part as an important bridal wear to add beauty to the bride.

In choosing a bridal veil, be sure to pick the veil that matches your wedding theme. Always think that you are not picking a veil that is completely opposite from the atmosphere and decorations of your wedding. There are lots of different types of veil that will surely enhance your look for as long as you pick the right one.

In this article, I introduce to you the three kinds of Bridal Veil: Scattered Pearl and Satin Rib Edge Veil; Rhinestones and Silver Scalloped Edge Veil; and Pearl Continuous Bridal Veil.

Scattered Pearl and Satin Rib Edge Veil measures quite long that gives a touch of princess feel to the over all wardrobe. This can give a whimsical or a fairytale theme. This enhances a fantasy look of the bride because of the transparent mesh fabric and a pure white satin on the border edge. To add more gleam, there are scattered pearl stones embedded in the mesh veil.

Rhinestones and Silver Scalloped Edge Veil is also a glamorous pick if you want to have magical spark to your outfit. You will surely look very stunning with this type of veil. This type of veil is a two tiered layer of tulle and has a transparent look to add an elegant beauty. Its border is made out from a shining silver fabric and rhinestones. This is the perfect veil for your elegant wedding

Lastly, the Pearl Continuous Edge Veil is the excellent pick of any bride. This type of veil features white standard tulle that is two-tiered, with a continuous pearl edge. A simple row of beads along the bottom of the veil makes an over all wonderful and elegant look for the bride. This veil has a perfect touch of a timeless and classic veil style.

The bride will be the most beautiful lady in her wedding wearing a wonderful and elegant veil. This elegant veil can cost a bit expensive, but it is worth to pay for. Don't limit your bridal wear into cheap veil that can destroy your stunning look, remember that your wedding is very important and important means a must-be-treasured moments in your entire life.

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The customs followed by Sikhs during their wedding ceremonies are more or less similar to those practiced by the Hindus.

Pre Wedding Rituals

Like all other weddings, shopping is an integral part of a Sikh matrimonial. Sikhs begin their shopping for the wedding with the purchase of Rumalla Sahib - a set of four pieces of cloth that are beautifully embroidered and are used to cover the Granth Sahib. In a Sikh wedding, a lot is spend by the bride`s maternal grandparents and uncles on clothes and jewellery. They also host a meal during the wedding ceremonies.

Kurmai or Engagement:

The engagement ceremony or kurmai is usually a family affair. The bride's family visits the groom's house with gifts that include sweets, clothes and jewellery. The bride`s father gifts the groom a gold ring, a gold kara (bangle) and gold mohre (coins). Later on, these coins are strung into a black thread and given to the bride. She wears this around her neck and it is akin to the mangalsutra which is worn by Hindu women. But amongst Sikhs, this thread is worn by brides only during special occasions.

Chunni ceremony or the wedding veil:

After the engagement, it is time for the groom's family to visit the bride's house. For this ceremony, only close relatives and friends of the bride and the groom are invited. The groom's mother and aunts give the bride a phulkari (traditional embroidery of Punjab) chunni. In this ceremony, the groom's mother applies mehendi or henna on the palms of the bride. She is also given jewellery and clothes. Till sometime back, Sikh weddings were a long drawn out affair and after the engagement or Kurmai, the bride and the groom were confined to the house till the actual wedding took place. However, the trend has changed now and this period of confinement is just a day. Maiyan (when the bride and the groom wear just normal clothes to look brighter on the wedding day) signals the beginning of the confinement among the ladies of the household singing songs to the beat of dholkis (drums).

Vatna Ceremony:

The vatna ceremony takes place just a few days before the wedding. In this ceremony a paste of turmeric, sandal, cream and rosewater, called ubatan, is applied on the bride's body. Under the shade of a bagh (a piece of handmade cloth with phulkari embroidery), the bride is scrubbed clean. Bagh is a piece of hand-made cotton cloth with phulkari work. A similar kind of ceremony takes place in the house of the groom as well.

After that, Mehendi is applied on the hands of the bride and other girls of the family too apply mehendi, which is followed by singing and dancing.

The Wedding Day:

A Sikh wedding usually takes place before noon.

On the wedding day, the groom's sister-in-law (bhabhi) and other female relatives go to a gurduwara and fill a gharoli (earthen pitcher) with water. The groom uses this water to take bath. A similar ritual is performed at the bride`s house as well. After taking bath, she is made to wear the chura that constitutes of 21 red and white bangles. Then she adorns her bridal attire, which is a heavily embroidered salwar-kameez or lehenga-chunni

Meanwhile the groom's side gets ready to leave for his bride's house or where the matrimony ceremony has to take place. He usually wears a brocade ashcan (long coat) or a suit. When everyone is ready to leave, the groom's sister-in-law (bhabhi) applies surma (kohl) in his eyes and the groom gives her money as a token of love.

The baraat arrives at the bride's house or the location of the wedding amidst singing and dancing. The family members of the bride welcome the baraat. This small reception is called milni. A raagi (professional bard) recites the holy verse. Gifts are exchanged by the members of both families. After that, the groom is taken inside and this is the time for the bride's sisters and friends to engage him in a session of teasing.

Then the actually wedding ceremony takes place. The families of both the bride and the groom assemble at the gurudwara. Raagis (professional bards) sing asa di var or the morning hymn. The couple is made to sit in front of the Guru Granth Sahib. The priest first recites the various obligations of a married life. After that, he sings the hymns of marriage from the holy book. During lawaan, the groom and the bride hold one each end of the scarf, which is usually of pink color. The bride is led by the groom around the Granth Sahib. After the fourth round, the groom and the bride are pronounced as husband and wife. All those who are assembled bless the couple and give them gifts and shagun. A big and lavish feast follows the ceremony of lawaan.

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Attention to the details of your special day is what makes memories for your special guests to cherish. They'll appreciate the love and time that has gone into preparing the day for the bridal party and for the guests, and what better way to brighten up your tables and make them smile than with a little goody to take home?

There is an incredible selection of the perfect little gift for guests available on the market. Item includes: bridal shower party favors, candles, place card holders, themed wedding favors, photo albums and cameras, bookmarks, bottle stoppers, key chains, luggage tags, bath and soap favors, coasters and many, many more!

You'll find that the more unique and unusual the favor, the more your guests will love the gesture and thought that has gone into finding a gift that suits the occasion. Imagine the surprise and delight on your friends' and families' faces when they set eyes on some of the fabulous keepsakes for him and her.

Ladies will love He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not flower petal nail files, It's a Shoe Thing bottle opener and Purse Valet handbag holder, while the boys will be charmed by the Love Naps linen napkins and Crystal Ball design wine stopper.

If you want to provide traditional favors in the form of sweet treats then there's no better way to say thanks than a selection of candies, sugar almonds or chocolates encased in a special candy holder favor.

Choose from The Dress satin gown favor bag and The Pink Plaid Purse box for the girls, or Lucky in Love dice favor boxes for the men in the party. And for guests who have traveled miles to attend your wedding, you might like to say thanks with a Miles of Memories suitcase favor tin which you can fill with bonbons of your choice.

Everyone loves to look back on their favorite occasions and there's no better way to record memories than with photographs of the special day. Disposable cameras set on your wedding reception tables will provide your guests with hours of entertainment and provide you with snapshots of moments that you missed. Choose from the ever-popular Silver Design, White Wedding and Beach theme cameras.

Display your memories in a range of attractive photo albums such as the Beach Theme, Calla Lily Memories, and Fall Memories albums and remind your friends and special guests of your happy day when they come to visit.

Your wedding invitees will love bath and soap favors. Highly original and fun, we bet that they'll never have received such a gift before. As well as Hugs and Kisses soaps in a box and Perfect Heart scented rose soaps, Pink Rose soap petals with a candle and Fall in Love soap petals, you and your loved ones will also take delight in a selection of bath fizzers in pink and blue starfish and seashells. Or why not treat them to a dainty box of Sunny Daisy Bath Confetti?

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With a tight wedding budget and all the other expenses involved in a wedding, the idea of making your own inexpensive wedding favors is extremely attractive. The question is whether you are getting yourself into something that is more than you can handle. Brides can go over-the-top when it comes to making their own gifts for their guests, spending hours and hours coming up with ideas and gluing little pieces of fabric and ribbon to their creations. I have put together ten simple and easy ideas you can use to make your own cheap wedding favors at home, without putting a strain on your time or budget.

1. Jams and Jellies. Purchase gift packs of mini jars of jams, separate them, and tie lengths of personalized ribbon around the neck of the jar. You can then design your own labels on your computer and print them on a color printer, assuming you have one.

2. Fancy Loose Tea. Buy canisters of gourmet loose tea online, the cheapest place to purchase it, and package a few teaspoons into separate bags for each person. You can buy small organza favor bags for this purpose, or buy bulk quantities of mini glass canisters. Craft and party supply places are a perfect place to look.

3. Homemade Chocolate. Always a popular choice, chocolate can be melted and poured into molds for a custom wedding favor. Get the kind that is made for melting. You can usually buy chocolate molds online in any shape imaginable. Alternatively, find a favorite recipe for chocolate truffles and package them in mini favor boxes with a ribbon around them.

4. Vintage Candy Favors. Nostalgic candy from days gone by is a perfect favor for vintage style weddings. Buy it in bulk online at a candy supply website, preferably in colors to match your wedding color scheme. Filling mini mason jars with the candy will keep the theme all tied together.

5. Traditional Candy Bar. The days of penny candy that you picked from jars is long gone, but that does not mean you can not make your own. This is an extremely popular 'hot spot' at weddings. Give your guests little glassine envelopes or Chinese take-out boxes to put their candy in and take home.

6. Flower Seeds. Take a trip to your local garden supply center and pick out packets of flower seeds that have pretty designs on the front in your colors. You can buy these online also. Then make your own favor tags to attach to each. You can even create your own place cards, buying beautiful ready to print stationery online, and attach the seeds to each tent card.

7. S'mores to Go. Whether it is campfires in the summer or winter evenings by the fire, everyone loves to make smores. Just head to your grocery store for graham crackers, marshmallows, and Hershey's bars. Wrap them in squares of tulle with a personalized ribbon around them. All is ready for toasting and munching.

8. Ready to Grow Flowers. Go beyond the seeds and place little flowers in pots for your guests. If it is Spring or Summer, you should have no problem buying flats of plants or flowers that you can transplant into small flower pots. Use paint pens to write on the pots or tie a ribbon with a tag around each. You only need one plant per couple.

9. Oreos and Milk. If you are having a black and white wedding, Oreos are the perfect wedding cookie. You can even set up a milk and cookie bar for guests to pick from on their way home - the perfect bedtime treat. There has never been a more loved cookie, except maybe chocolate chip. I have even seen a wedding cake made from stacked up Oreos!

10. Jordan Almonds. It may sound overly traditional, but Jordan almonds are still once of the tried and true, classic wedding favors. Buy them in bulk in any color combination, or stick with classic silver and gold. Then it is just a matter of picking or making your own container. Troll through the craft supply stores or places like Oriental Trading for ideas. You can even buy pieces of pretty lace or fabric and tie up the almonds with a pretty ribbon. There is nothing more simple and classic than that.

If you are tight on time, choose the favor that is easiest and quickest to put together. Anything that people can grab for themselves on the way out the door, like bags of candy, will be the simplest solution. However, if you enjoy crafts and making things yourself, focus your energy on the parts you like best and buy the rest. Your guests will appreciate anything you give them, whether it is an inexpensive homemade wedding favor placed at their seat or a colorful display of candy.