Having a sand cermony during your wedding ceremony is becoming increasingly popular with today’s couples.  They offer a unique alternative to lighting a unity candle and are particularly suited for a beach-themed wedding.  (Candles are near impossible to keep lit during an outdoor wedding - espeically if its on the beach.)

Here are two New Sand Ceremony Sets:

Heart Shaped Sand Ceremony Set - includes 1 large vase, 2 medium vases, 1 small vase, a metal stand and glass stopper.  (Sand must be bought seperately for this kit.)  The glass stopper makes it easy to keep the sand in place for many years to come.

Sand Ceremony Vase Set - this set includes 1 large vase, 2 smaller vases, plus 2 colors of sand.

Click here for more sand ceremony kits.

Hortense B. Hewitt just introduced two new wedding aisle runners - just in time for all those summer weddings.  These aisle runners are decorated in a delicate heart motif and are particularly suited for a heart wedding theme.  The aisle runner is available in either white or ivory.

White Aisle Runner

Ivory Aisle Runner

These aisle runners are made for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies.  You may want to consider using 2-sided tape to help keep the aisle runner in place during the ceremony.  As a pre-caution, the bride and her bridesmaids should “scuff” up the bottom of their shoes to make them less slippery.

Click here for more aisle runner tips.

It is easy to create your own wedding programs.  All you need is some wedding program paper, a computer and a printer!

Wedding Programs
A wedding program typically has 4 sections.

1. Program Title
The program title includes the couple’s names, wedding date and ceremony location.

2. Service Info
This section includes information about the ceremony, including prelude, processional, solo, invocation, readings, marriage ceremony, lighting of the unity candle, and recessional.  

3. Participants
This seciton includes the names of your wedding party and their role.

4. Special Note
Use this section to thank your parents, friends and guests or to honor a deceased relative.

Wedding Program Paper
Here are some sample wedding program papers you can use to print your programs.

 
                  Daisy Wedding Programs

Click here for more wedding programs.

For those of us who aren’t the greatest at mixing and matching accessories for our wardrobes, mixing and matching accessories for our wedding ceremony and reception may seem like an impossible task.  But leave it to Beverly Clark to offer complete accessory collections with rich fabrics, lavish laces, and elegant enhancements that are perfectly coordinated in a variety of design styles. 

Beverly Clark Collection
Always adding to their product line to give brides the trendiest design styles, the new Beverly Clark collection for 2007 include the Bella Donna collection, the Florenzia collection and Custom Color collection.  Each collection is uniquely different and offers an array of items in a matching pattern. 

Bella Donna Wedding Collection
This collection is adorned in lavishly hand-beaded champagne-colored lace and includes a guest book, pen holder, ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket and memory book.  The intricate design is perfect for those who have an appreciation for delicate details.

  Bella Donna Collection

Florenzia Collection
This Italian inspired collection features a dramatic ensemble of black embroidery reminiscent of the intricate wrought iron designs created in Old World style. This collection is available on white or ivory peau de soie, or gray silk with your choice of white, ivory or black embroidery.  Florenzia accessories make a powerful statement of style in any color choice.

            Florenzia Collection

Custom Color Wedding Collection
This collection is all about adding a personal touch.  The collection offers a choice of 26 colors of organza or satin ribbon and allows for personalization of the guestbook, ring pillow, and memory book since imprinting is available on the satin ribbon in silver or gold.  The basic fabric colors of the accessories are white or ivory but with ribbon colors like fuchsia, sherbet or citrus, this collection can match perfectly with bridal party dresses or color scheme of the event. This collection includes a larger assortment of accessories like a guestbook, pen, ring pillow, flower basket, pillar candle and tapers, cake server and toasting flutes, memory book and photo album and purse, money bag and garter.

 
     Cutom Color Collection 

For more information about other Beverly Clark collections and products, you can try their web site:  http://beverlyclark.com/.

Brides spend an enormous amount of time and money for their wedding dresses so it’s a good idea to use an aisle runner at the ceremony.  Wedding aisle runners can be used indoors or outdoors and are a great way to protect the bridal gown and train from dragging on the floor and getting dirty.  Aisle runners are available in durable plastic or fabric and different textures like matte, pearl or patterned.

A fabric aisle runner is traditionally used for the wedding ceremony.  The color of the aisle runner should match the color of the wedding dress.  (A bride wearing an ivory gown should have an ivory aisle runner.)  Aisle runners are also available in a variety of colors to coordinate with bridal party dresses or color scheme of the wedding.

                    
    ivory aisle runner             white aisle runner            colored aisle runner

Some wedding aisle runners have intricate foliated white lace.  Some runners are white and semi-clear, accented with large floral designs or small intricate blossoms that bring the beauty of nature to your feet.

 
       Floral Aisle Runners

For a unique and modern wedding aisle runner, a white runner with an imprinted message or quote like “And The Two Shall Become One” is a fun alternative to the traditional lacey or floral versions.

wedding aisle runner

The aisle runner is the place for the bride to stand out while keeping her gown as gleaming as her smile.

Wedding pew bows are not just for pews anymore. Although church pew bows are typically used to reserve the front rows of pews for immediate family and closest friends or used to decorate all of the center aisle pews or chairs at the wedding ceremony, with a little imagination and creativity, you can create customized wedding pew bows that can be used for the ceremony and reception.

Simple, white poly ribbon pull bows fastened to the aisle seats are elegant on their own as a decorative accent at the ceremony.  They also are a perfect backdrop for creating a customized look.  By adding mini plastic champagne glasses, wedding bells, bride and groom figurines, or gold wedding bands to the bows, you can create your own unique wedding pew bow.  For summer or beach theme weddings, add a large starfish, sand dollar or shell for a nautical look.

    White Wedding Pew Bow

Pair net lace pull bows, accented with silk greenery or flowers, with white tulle draped from pew to pew for a soft, romantic look.

           Lace Tulle Pew Bow

Metallic colored pew bows gleam and add glamour.  Silver or gold pew bows create a dramatic look when paired with white tulle and make a stunning addition to the ceremony or reception.

          Metallic Wedding Pew Bow

Church Pew bows aren’t just for pews.  Not only used for reserved seating in church or decorating each aisle, pew bows can also be used to decorate the cars of the bridal party. You can use pew bows at the reception too. Wedding bows can be used as decorative accents across the front of the bridal party table, seating assignment table, or cake cutting table.  You can even use a pew bow to decorate the backs of chairs, bathroom doors or sinks, or the front of the bar.  Get creative and add pew bows to dress up your décor.

A lot of time and effort goes into finding the perfect wedding bands so make sure that you find the perfect ring bearer pillow to transport the rings down the aisle.  Choose from very simple wedding ring pillows to very intricate pillows made of satin, silk, or organza/chiffon.  No matter what your style, there’s a wedding pillow to suit it. 

Classic Ring Bearer Pillows:
If you’re looking for a classic style, look for accents of ribbons, tassels, hand beaded lace, embroidery, jewels, crystals, pearls, monogramming, or intricate flowers and vines.
   
                    Classic Ring Bearer Pillows

Wedding Ring Pillows to Match your Wedding Theme:
You can also select wedding pillows to coordinate with the theme of a wedding.  Wedding pillow details can include shells or country styles.  Other pillows can coordinate with themes reflecting cultural heritage like Asian or Irish inspired.  Pillows can also coordinate with the time of year of the wedding like autumn with leaf accents or winter with marabou feather trim.
   
                 Theme-inspired Wedding Ring Pillows

Alternative Ring Bearere Pillow Styles:
Ringbearer pillows are not just available in white and ivory anymore.  If you like more color, how about a pillow in metallic shades like bronze, gold or platinum. Purple, red, and black wedding pillows make a dramatic statement or choose a custom color pillow to match your bridal party dresses.

   
                                Colored Ring Pillows

Not a big fan of the square shaped pillow, then how about a heart shaped pillow, or don’t use a pillow at all.  Choose a pewter keepsake ring holder, a silver plated rose ring box, drawstring bag pouch set or a carriage shaped ring holder perfect for a fairy tale wedding.

   
                      Ring Pillow Alternatives

And if man’s best friend will be walking the rings down the aisle, you’ll find ring pillows especially designed for your canine friend.
 
                    Dog Ring Pillows

Ring bearer pillows can range from classic to alternative so shop around to find the look that’s right for you.
 

A wedding unity candle, a candle symbolizing the uniting of 2 individuals or families, is perfect for adding a soft glow to your wedding service.  Unity candles are sold several ways.  Pillar candles are sold individually and the couple lights it together.  Candles can come in a three piece unity candle set with a pillar and coordinating tapers.  The mothers each light a taper at the start of the service and they are used by the couple to light the pillar. Five piece sets, which include the unity candle, two gift candles for the parents, two tapers and candelabra, are also available.

Wedding candles are also available in a variety of motifs and designs.  Some styles to check out when shopping are:

• Dazzling – Swarovski crystals or pearl jeweled decorations add a touch of glamour to unity candles.
• Satin – Ribbons, bows and flowers are a few design details available in satin.
• Porcelain – Handcrafted calla lily flowers or crosses add a delicate touch.

Cultural – Asian symbol of love, Celtic Love Knot or Star of David are a few accents that celebrate cultural heritage.

Whimsical - Tropical candles adorned with starfish are great for destination weddings while his and her western boots for country weddings are a fun way to carry a reception theme throughout the ceremony.

Personalization - Monograms or couple’s name and wedding date are another decorative option as is adding your wedding invitation on a candle for a unique and lasting keepsake.

  
Click here for more Personalized Unity Candles.

The single flame of a unity candle symbolizes a couple becoming one. Be sure to add this beautiful tradition to your wedding.

Wedding Programs are your guests’ blueprint for following the wedding ceremony.  Back in the day, many brides had their wedding programs printed by a specialty stationary store.  Nowadays, the widespread use of computers allows brides to easily produce the wedding programs themselves. 

Here are some tips for DIY wedding programs:
Select the wedding program paper.  There are many varieties of paper available like embossed or “soft” picture backgrounds with flowers, crosses or heart designs. Find one that coordinates with the color or style of your wedding.  There are also various sizes like the traditional tri-fold, bulletin, or slender bulletin.  Inside pages are blank and most wedding program paper is compatible with inkjet or laser printers.

           
   Sample Bulletin            Sample Tri-fold 

                                 
              Slim Bulletin                 Bi-fold Wedding Program

Write the content.  A program typically includes four sections – Program Title, Order of Service, Participants, and a Special Note.  When typing the copy for inside the program, select an eye-catching font for headlines and titles but use plain, easy-to-read fonts for the body copy of the program.  Be sure to be consistent with font size throughout the program and don’t use too many different fonts. 

Print them up.  Follow the printing instructions or templates that come with the paper.  If printing on two sides, be sure to line up your paper correctly so that the type prints in the right direction.

Fold them up.  Once printing is complete, just fold the wedding program paper on the score marks and you’re finished.

Do it yourself wedding programs look great and are a snap to make.  Click here for more wedding programs.

Since 1987 Beverly Clark has been the trendsetter for elegant bridal accessories.  Her designs often appear in hollywood movies and often at real celebrity weddings, includuing Marcia Cross, Heather Locklear, Delta Burke , Elizabeth Taylor and more.

Beverly Clark offers wedding accessories accented with rich fabrics, lavish laces and elegant enhancements.  Her unique style is fashioned into flower girl baskets, guest books, ring bearer pillows, unity candles, toasting glasses and wedding cake servers.

Most Popular Beverly Clark Wedding Collections
Here are our most popular and favorite Beverly Clark wedding collections.

 
Love Knot Collection - this wedding collecton has been around since 2002 and it’s classic styling makes it just as popular in 2007.  The collection is availabe in white or ivory and each piece has an elegant band of matte satin fashioned into a dramatic knot .

Custom Color Collection - this collection is ideal for the bride that wants her wedding accessories to match her wedding colors.  The collection offers a choice of 19 colors of organza or satin ribbon and each piece is available in white or ivory.  New color choices have been added for 2007.

 
Calla Lily Collection - this collection was added in 2006 and quickly became a favorite of brides.  Each item in this colleciton is decorated with a hand-sculpted peau de soie satin calla lily flower with braided crystal stamen.

Florenzia Collection - this Italian inspired collection was introduced in 2006 and the intricate embroidery, found on each piece, is available in black, white or ivory.

As well as offering over 20 unqiue wedding collections, Beverly Clark offers favors, clothing, bridal party gifts, planning books and more.  Click here to view all the Beverly Clark Collections.