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Choosing a Gown for Your Eco-Wedding

Posted on November 27, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Living an eco-conscious lifestyle reduces your carbon footprint on the planet’s environment and opens you up to a world of environmentally friendly practices. From the foods you eat to the cars you drive, living Earth-smart improves your life quality. Planning your wedding and sticking to your eco-lifestyle is as simple as switching from plastic grocery bags to cloth. Brides-to-be can even find their ideal gown and still stay green at their memorable eco-wedding.
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Why You Should Plan Your Wedding In Thailand ?

Posted on November 19, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Couples have more choices than ever when it comes to selecting a wedding venue. Many have opted to have their weddings abroad instead of having them back home. Thailand, one of many popular wedding destinations, is an attractive option for those looking to get married overseas. A Thai wedding could be the right choice for you.
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Top 10 Gifts for Your Boss

Posted on October 16, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Many people think it’s tacky to give your boss a gift. They say it makes you look like the office suck-up. Still, there are occasions when a gift is appropriate. You could be having an office romance with the boss, you could need to bribe them for a promotion or extra time off, or you could realize you’ve committed some ghastly work-related mistake and don’t want to get fired.

Your boss won’t expect gifts so they’re likely to view yours with great suspicion and presume you have ulterior motives, which you probably do. Don’t spend a lot of money on the gift or they’ll think you’re overpaid — think of something inexpensive to amuse your boss. Here are some ideas:

1.Make them think by offering them Robert I. Sutton’s book, “Good Boss, Bad Boss”. They’ll wonder which type they are.

2. Many bosses get stressed out from dealing with people like you all day and may indulge in putting golf balls into their waste bin, or partaking of a secret tipple to cope. If you suspect the latter, then a discreet hip flask will show them you know.

3. Alternatively, buy them a bottle of booze for their desk drawer. When your boss’s boss catches them, you may get their job!

4. Sticking with the theme of the over-stressed boss, why not get them a sign that’s marketed as a miraculous stress remedy? Place the sign on a hard surface then follow the simple and concise instructions in the center, which read “Bang Head Here.” Repeat the action until the stress goes away or unconsciousness ensues.

5. Anti-stress toys are useful for the boss’ office. A foam $100 bill is perfect for your boss to take their aggression out on.

6. Homemade heart-shaped cookies are great for romancing the boss.

7. A small, hand-held robot vacuum to clear the mess your boss leaves on the desk is both amusing and useful.

8. If you trust your boss with plants, then choose a mini bonsai garden for them to grow on their desk.

9. A framed photograph of your boss’s favorite employee (you) or of both of you together is a great choice. Of course, there’s no guarantee the boss won’t simply hit it with the $100 foam bill.

10. Finally, what better gift could your boss ever hope to receive than your resignation letter? Make their day and put it into a scented envelope tied with a ribbon.

These are some ideas for gifts to give your boss. Remember, your motives will appear suspect (because they are) and you should expect to suffer mockery from your colleagues, but at least you’ll have a little fun along the way! Our personal favourite are gift boxes from PRESTIGE CREATIONS which come in endless colours and styles.

How to Choose a Memorable Wedding Gift

Posted on September 16, 2015November 30, 2015 by Peloponnesus

How to Choose a Memorable Wedding Gift

A wedding is the ultimate special occasion, and something so wonderful demands an equally great present. Being the guest at a wedding is a great honor, and it is important to choose a gift that expresses both your relationship with the bride and groom and the nature of the celebration.

Choosing a memorable wedding gift is no easy feat. While the bride and groom will no doubt appreciate everything they receive on their special day, they may not remember who gave them what a few years down the line. If you want your own wedding gift to be remembered, you may need to look beyond the registry and find something that is as special as the love you are celebrating.

Make it Personal
Personalized wedding gifts are increasingly popular, and for good reason. Personalized gifts are memorable by design, and a great way to provide the bride and groom with something unique and useful. Our personal #1 wedding gift boxes are silk gift boxes and silk favor boxes featured on Handbag-Asia.com.

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An engraved wine chiller and a set of glasses and a bottle of wine labeled with the name of the bride and groom and the date of the ceremony are sure to be remembered long after the wedding is over and all the thank you notes have been written. Giving a personal gift is a wonderful way to show how much you care and how much thought you put into choosing the perfect present.

Make it Special
Your wedding gift will not stand out if it is just like everyone else’s. Twenty years from now the bride and groom may not remember who gave them the gravy boat, but they will remember the thoughtful guest who provided a day of pampering at the local spa or a relaxing couples’ massage.

Giving a special gift that was hand selected for the happy couple is one of the best ways to ensure your generosity will be remembered and appreciated. If you know the bride and groom well enough to be invited to the wedding, you probably understand what they like. Use that knowledge to choose a gift that is truly special.

Every wedding is different, and every couple is unique. The key to choosing a memorable wedding gift is understanding what the bride and groom value. The more you know about their tastes and preferences, the easier it will be to choose a gift they will remember for a lifetime.

Five Ways to Prevent Anxiety During Wedding Planning

Posted on September 16, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. Because of all that goes in to wedding planning, it’s natural to experience some stress; however, if a case of nervous jitters turns into full-blown anxiety, you need to take a step back and make some adjustments. This is especially true if you are prone to getting anxious in challenging situations.

Keep things in perspective.

Your wedding day is very special, but you have to remember that it’s just one day. When you find your wedding planning making you anxious, stop for a minute, relax, and think about what this day represents. It marks the beginning of your life with the person you love. Think about your relationship, the special times you’ve shared, and your dreams for the future.

Eat properly, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.

There’s nothing wrong with losing a few pounds but don’t sacrifice proper nutrition to lose a bit of weight. No matter how busy you are planning your wedding, get an adequate amount of sleep. In addition, make some room in your busy schedule for exercise; this will release endorphins, those “feel good” chemicals which will help to ward off anxiety.

Set up a budget and stick with it.

Unless you have unlimited funds, you’re going to have to determine in advance how much you have to spend and set up a budget in advance of your planning. Allocate a specific amount for each category. In addition, establish a miscellaneous fund for unexpected expenses. Money can be an anxiety-producing issue while planning a wedding, but it doesn’t have to be if you establish guidelines from the outset.

Don’t try to do everything yourself.

This is your wedding and you want things done your way; however, that doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself. Delegate some tasks to family members or friends. Assign a couple of people to write out and mail the invitations and track the RSVPs. Once you’ve decided on the color and style of your bridesmaids’ dresses, let them be in charge of ordering them and taking care of alterations. By the same token, have your fiancé ensure that his best man and groomsmen order their tuxes.

Don’t obsess about perfection.

Nothing in life is perfect, so don’t worry that something will go wrong and ruin your day. If you’re organized and do a good job planning, everything will go smoothly. Remember, however, that there are some things you can’t control. You’re hoping for a great weather, but it may rain the entire day. If something doesn’t go as planned, you’ll just have to improvise. For example, suppose the photographer doesn’t show up. Ask one of your guests who’s a good amateur photographer to take the pictures.

There are a lot of details that go into planning a wedding but getting everything done doesn’t have to send you into a tailspin. Be organized and set up a detailed plan before you get started. Get together with some friends who’ve been through this before. Hearing their stories will help you to relax. Remember that your wedding day is a celebration of the commencement of your marriage; it’s what happens beyond this day that really matters.

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The Beauty Of White Wedding Favor Boxes

Posted on September 16, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Selecting a white wedding celebration is a great way to show the purity of the union of two souls. This also incorporates a touch of class and elegance to the ceremony and the reception. If you are about to have this kind of wedding real soon, consider the tips below about white wedding favor boxes and other accessories for your big day.
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Wedding Favors Ideas

Posted on September 4, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Wedding favor ideas can be anything from simple and plain to very elegant, playful, or truly whimsical. Making your own favors not only allows you to add personal touch to the favors, but is also typically less costly that buying or ordering ready-made favors. This article will give you some useful wedding favors ideas.

Advantages of Homemade Wedding Favors
In actual fact, there are several benefits to crafting your own wedding favor boxes, to include:

Giving a distinct and personalized favors will complement your wedding theme and mood very well. Every homemade favor is inimitable, since even little difference and minor imperfections only adds up to its overall charm. Your guests will be pleased that you actually took the time to make your wedding favors to show your gratitude and appreciation to them for attending your special day.

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Inexpensiveness– When you create your own favors, you also save some money. The costs normally sum up to only a small fraction of what a comparable ready-made or custom-made favor would be. Your homemade favor is both inexpensive and elegant, thus you are obtaining the best of both worlds.
Happiness – Why happiness? The answer is simple. Your friends and relatives will normally give you some wedding favors ideas, which can be made with little time and effort, therefore lack of time will not prevent you from crafting your own favors. Since your family and friends are more than willing to help with the wedding preparation, there is no better way to make the favors than doing them joyfully with your loved ones.

Choosing the Favors
First and foremost, you need to decide what kind of favor you’d love to make. In general, wedding favors are under one of these three classifications: décor or keepsakes, edible favors, and useful or practical favors.

Your wedding favor or even silk invitation boxes will most probably depend on you and your soon-to-be spouse’s taste and personalities, as well as the season and mood of your wedding and its reception. A favor that can be eaten or something that is customized is the ideal mementos of thanks for almost any events. For a very romantic wedding, a favor that is both elegant and commemorative is perfect, while a casual wedding goes well with a practical favor.

Searching through magazines, books, and various websites is a great strategy to come up with a favor that will essentially work with your wedding. Allot some time visiting craft stores and fabric shops for more inspiration. Make sure you jot down your ideas on the shapes, colors, and patterns of your preferred favor.

Assembling the Favors
All you have to do is to purchase all the materials needed to create your favor and assemble the materials together. Often, the favor will require some sort of wrapping or container, as well as tags, and a few finishing touches.

Boxes and Wrappings
After choosing from the wedding favors ideas and making the favors yourself, decide on the wedding invitation boxes and wrappings. Use your imagination. You can utilize envelopes, bags, baskets, small jars, candle holders, baskets, dishes, seashells, terra cotta pots, or even small watering cans. The truth is, the sky is the limit!

Great Ideas for Your Potluck Wedding Reception

Posted on August 27, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Are you hoping to cut costs for your upcoming wedding, whose guests consist mostly of family members and close friends who won’t have to fly in from out of town? Then why not have a potluck reception? There’s something thoroughly communal and exciting about potluck that brings people closer together. Instead of gifts, guests bring and share their signature dish–traditional wedding etiquette be damned. Here are four awesome ideas for a memorable potluck-style wedding reception.

Etiquette

Is a potluck wedding reception feasible? If yours is a small backyard wedding that is more or less a family get-together, then go ahead and do a potluck. A potluck reception is most suitable for a casual, laid-back affair. As for the nitty-gritty of the potluck reception etiquette: no dollar dances and no bridal registry. The dish that a guest brings to the reception–that’s the gift. And don’t obligate guests to bring dishes. If there are invitees coming in from out of state, be considerate and tell them they don’t have to bring food to the reception. Don’t forget to write thank-you notes even for those who decided not to bring anything.

Theme

Aside from providing the utensils, plates, buffet-style warmers, and other essentials, be prepared to serve the main dishes. Think barbecue reception, where you offer the grilled meats and the breads. Then your guests can bring a variety of side dishes and salads to complement the main fare. Or how about a Tuscany-themed buffet spread, where delicious Italian foods are on offer? Other viable themes to consider include vegetarian, gluten-free, and Asian-inspired cuisine.

Recipes

When you ask guests about what food they plan to bring, you might also want to get the recipes for those dishes. Compile the recipes into a “cookbook” to give to any guest who might be interested.

Drinks

Don’t forget to plan where you’re going to source the drinks. Some guests who are not into cooking can bring drinks such as gallons of lemonade or mixed drinks. Shop for drinks in bulk, as well, so there will be enough for everybody.

Some people will frown at the concept of a potluck wedding reception, but it can work beautifully if the circumstances are right. A potluck wedding reception can be hosted in good taste. It all depends on how it’s done.

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5 Out Of The Ordinary Invitations

Posted on August 20, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

We expect invitations to birthday parties, weddings, and graduations, but there may be some events you don’t think about as often. Invite cards are always special, and here are some you may need in the upcoming months.

Reunion Invitations – There are several kinds of reunions including family, high school and college, and military. No matter which kind of get together you are hosting, you can find the perfect customizable invitation. Choose from a large selection of trendy and colorful invite cards for your next event.

family-reunion Going Away Party Invitations – Whether you are hosting a party for a friend going on a cruise, moving to a new state, going off to college, or entering the military, you’ll want the perfect invitation for the special event. Browse through a great selection of customizable choices and select the one that perfectly suits your occasion.

Good Eats Invitations – Tailgate parties, backyard barbecues, beach cookouts, and picnics at the lake all deserve a trendy invitation to send to guests. Choose from a huge selection of cards, including photo cards, retro designs, and modern styles for your “good eating” party.

Poker Party Invitations – Invite your poker pals to a great party with one of several fantastic card designs. Bright colors and great style will bring a big turnout to your game night.
Prestige Invitations – Get out the Hawaiian shirts and flower leis, because it is Luau time! Choose from a great selection of bright and beautiful invitations that feature the flavor of Hawaii.
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Planning A Traditional Wedding – Should You Elope?

Posted on August 7, 2015May 30, 2017 by Peloponnesus

Planning a traditional wedding can be tedious. Plus, it usually comes with a five- or six-figure price tag. Thus, some couples prefer to just head to the courthouse and quietly tie the knot without going through months of wedding planning, tackling complicated inter-family dynamics, and spending a lot of money–money that could be used by the couple to start their new life together. Some people, on the other hand, prefer eloping to a romantic location and get married with only a handful of people to witness the event.

In some cases, elopement and opting for a civil wedding ceremony are inevitable. When religious or cultural traditions clash between the families of the bride and the groom, getting married through a civil wedding ceremony may be the most diplomatic way to tie the knot.

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Is elopement for you? Well, it depends on what you and your spouse-to-be really want. Would you rather have a private ceremony to avoid the stress of planning and spending for a traditional wedding? Is preparing for starting your life together a much bigger priority than the happy memories you can capture by sharing your special day with your friends and family in a traditional wedding ceremony and reception?

So, should you just elope then? The decision is all up to you and your fiancé. Talk it over, weigh your priorities, and evaluate how much of your resources you can devote to, say, getting hitched in style with all the bells and whistles included. Just remember that what makes both of you happy is the most important thing.

If you choose to elope, you should still observe proper etiquette. Send out a string of announcements after the elopement. And since you are likely to receive gifts after making the announcements, write sincere thank-you notes and send them right back to the people who sent you gifts.