By 2ucollection on November 19th, 2008
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Feathered Flourish Letterpress Stationery - Card Close UpCustom wedding invitations gain popularity as couples seek to express personality and individuality.

For the guests, a wedding experience starts with the invitation. The invitation offers that first taste – a window into a wedding, if you will. It sets the tone for the entire celebration. So it makes sense that custom design companies are coming up with new ways to get guests excited, before the party has even begun.

Can’t find an elegant invitation to match your motif? Looking for something to send that’s more creative, interesting or one-of-a-kind? Customized wedding invitations have become increasingly popular as couples find themselves flipping through binders filled with shells, or pre-made invitation templates, that are bland and uninspiring.

Nowadays, more and more people want their invitations & social stationery, just like their weddings, to be a reflection of their unique personalities and tastes. Having the invites custom-made is another way a couple can put its stamp on the wedding experience.

“Try to envision your dream invitation with no limitations,” advises Amy Morelli, President of The 2u Collection. “You’re making a first impression here…together as ‘one.’ Shouldn’t your invitations say something about you (the happy pair) and hint at what your guests are in for? The best ones do just that…in a new and surprising way.”

At The 2u Collection, artists create each design based on a couple’s vision for their wedding. Once the couple has provided input to co-create the design, and given the invite their final approval, their work is done. The 2u Collection handles all the printing, production, postage and mailing. At the end of the process, wedding guests receive works of art that make a lasting impression by becoming beautiful keepsakes.  “We are finding that Bride and Grooms are actually really excited about participating in the design process, and love the fact that the window into their wedding — their invitation — is actually a reflection of their tastes, styles and personalities.”

Custom Invitation Companies can carry the feeling and excitement of the invitation over the entire wedding experience. Creating and producing any printed item one might need for a wedding – from the church program, to the guest book, to the table settings and place cards. They will coordinate everything to match a particular color combination or design scheme.

The cohesive result: A one-of-a-kind appeal that’s perfectly…inviting. So if you are looking for a way to incorporate your unique flare in to your wedding experience, look into Custom Designed Invitations and Wedding Accompaniments.

The 2u Collection
Amy Morelli
2ucollection.com

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By admin on November 19th, 2008
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The Nudist Wedding: Tips You Can’t Ignore
Skipping the white wedding dress is one thing. Skipping the dress altogether is quite another - and I don’t mean “wearing pants.” As you can well imagine, planning a nudist wedding has a unique set of challenges…
http://weddingfavor.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/the-nudist-wedding-tips-you-cant-ignore/

The Average Wedding Doesn’t Cost As Much As We’ve Been Told!
You’ve heard it. I’ve heard it. And we’re being fooled by how much the average US wedding supposedly costs. The Wall Street Journal has discovered that The Wedding Report—a data and statistics-driven publication for …
http://blog.myweddingfavors.com/index.php/2008/11/18/the-average-wedding-doesnt-cost-as-much-as-weve-been-told/

Orchid Inspired Weddings
A magnificent and luxurious orchid inspired table setting found on The Wedding Solon. A beautiful orchid wedding bouquet along with a orchid inspired rich chocolate wedding cake found on The Knot. And a beautiful cascade of orchids…
http://weddingblossoms.blogspot.com/2008/11/orchid-inspired-weddings.html

Is That Bride Drunk??
That is the advice that brides are constantly given when it comes to picking out their hair, their makeup, their wedding gown, and their crystal bridal jewelry. That advice can also be applied to the bride’s behavior - be natural, …
http://sparklingweddings.blogspot.com/2008/11/is-that-bride-drunk.html

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By leighm on November 19th, 2008
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Titanium Flat Comfort Fit Band with Etched Celtic Knot work and Raised EdgesShopping for Celtic engagement rings should be one of the most exciting experiences in planning your wedding day and life together. However, that can sometimes be muddled by pushy sales people, ugly florescent lighting, misleading advertising and of course, the inevitable battle with finding a parking spot.

There are very reputable jewelers online offering the finest in Celtic wedding rings and other types of Celtic jewelry, and buying your engagement ring in this fashion can end up saving you a lot of time, hassle and possibly money. Read on for the top seven tips to buying Celtic engagement rings online.

Tip #1: Research all potential jewelers thoroughly. As with mall shopping, it is easy to get drawn into a Celtic jeweler’s website by flashy ads, beautiful pictures of sparkling rings and proclamations of the lowest prices in town. This is not to suggest that you should not visit these sites-in fact, you might find some hidden gems underneath the flashiness, but proceed with caution. When looking through a jeweler’s website, considering the following: Is there customer service available to answer any questions about the Irish engagement rings you are considering? Do they offer a “frequently asked questions” section? Are there other resources available on the site like information on diamonds? Is there a testimonials section highlighting customer feedback? These things can tell you a lot about the jeweler and if they are someone you should be working with. Read more »

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By admin on November 18th, 2008
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Chocolate Wedding Cakes?
Ancient Mayans reportedly served their beloved warm chocolate beverage in gold chalices at both bethrothel and wedding ceremonies. In today’s modern weddings, however, I think chocolate is unfortunately overlooked…
http://candydishblog.com/2008/11/17/chocolate-wedding-cakes/

Unexpected Glitch on Your Wedding Day
Insurance is not something that is usually associated with weddings. However, living in a imperfect world, occasionally something can go wrong. Perhaps the photographer loses the pictures. Or, as happened in Winnipeg last year, …
http://imaginemagazine.ca/weddings/472/unexpected-glitch-on-your-wedding-day/

Rejected Wedding Gifts
In the just so you know category…….. When your dad and I got married a somewhat cheesy friend of his had a stock the bar party for us. The most AWFUL thing we got was a liquor decanter that had a naked cherub on top - the liquor came …
http://www.postcardsfromyomomma.com/2008/11/17/rejected-wedding-gifts/

First Comes the Wedding…Then Comes the Marriage: Post-Wedding Wrap-Up
For all my newly-wives (and wives-to-be), I’ve created this series (original post) for the After Wedding aka Marriage. If you have a fear that once you put your Wedding Planning Binder away, you will feel naked and without a sense of …
http://simplybeautifulconcepts.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/first-comes-the-weddingthen-comes-the-marriage-post-wedding-wrap-up/

Green Wedding Centerpieces
Successful green weddings have recycled or useful centerpieces guests can take. Make eco-friendly centerpieces for green weddings with tips from a professional event planner in this free video on green wedding planning…
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/138983_green-wedding-centerpieces.htm

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By katiegirl80 on November 18th, 2008
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Veronica and OlaOh, the anticipation of it all!! This is one time in your life that you get to make all the decisions and pick your colors, the reception site, your tuxedos, invitations and all those other necessary wedding decisions. But few stir an emotional reaction as finding THE DRESS and choosing the flowers for your bridal bouquet. These two components are the adornments that enhance your look as everyone stands in your honor as you walk down the aisle, the beautiful bride to be!

The best time to begin picking the flowers that will become your bouquet is after you have chosen your dress. You want to make sure your bridal bouquet compliments and enhances your dress. This will be determined by the style, intricate details or lack of details and formality of your dress. Ounce that decision is made you can begin picking flowers for your bridal bouquet!

Like most of the components in your wedding, the way to get started is to look at pictures. You probably won’t know exactly what your style is or the exact flowers you want. But look, look on the web, look in bridal magazines and browse the photo gallery we build just for you! Read more »

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