A Cinderella Castle Near You!

If you are planning on having a Cinderella Fairy Tale Wedding you know that: the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.

Like other fantasy weddings, the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it.

Other ingredients: lots of silver (candelabras, silver cake plateaus), plenty of pinks, classical symbols (swan or double-swan ice sculptures are perfect here), and pearl or rhinestone accents as brooches or bouquet ornaments, and buckets and buckets of rose petals.

Plus, every princess bride needs a really cute card box, whether it be a magic pumpkin or a sassy hot-pink hat box. A giant Storybook guest book would be a cute touch, too.

This theme pretty much determines where you'll hold the reception: a ballroom. Unless, that is, you're lucky enough to be able to book an actual castle, or live near one of America's castle-style buildings.
At (http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/index) you can check out all the castles in the united states and see if there is one close to you to use on your wedding day. this . The site provides general information about the castles and contact information.

Ideas for Personalizing your Wedding

1. Float edible petals in cocktails, or add colorful candy sticks as stirrers.
2. If you have the time, a personalized note on each escort card will surely make an impression! Guests will not forget being welcomed at your wedding with a handwritten note. It also makes for a nice keepsake.
3. Heirloom Cake Toppers: It's your something borrowed. For added meaning and uniqueness, ask your baker to create a layer using the same flavors as your parents/his parents, grand parents, etc, the origional owners of the cake topper.
4. As a nice surprise for your Bridesmaids, add a single flower that signifies your relationship or feelings about that person with the flowers meaning.
For Instance:
a. For the bridesmaid who has always made you seen the good in any situation: Calla Lilies, symbolizing Beauty.
b. For your childhood friend who has been by your side from the first crush to the last: Purple Lilacs, symbolizing First Love.
c. For your sister: Blue Violets, like the flowers meaning indicates, she has always been your most faithful friend.

Happy 2008!

Weddings this year which take place on 8.8.2008 are supposed to surpass the weddings of last year on 7.7.2007.

In Chinese communities around the world, eight is considered the most fortuitous of numbers, making it much coveted for addresses, phone numbers and bank accounts."

The word for "eight" in Chinese (Pinyin: bā) sounds similar to the word which means "prosper" or "wealth".

There is also a resemblance between two digits, "88", and the shuang xi ('double joy'), a popular decorative design composed of two stylized characters (xi, 'joy', 'happiness').

Some people also think that 8 can be associated with the symbol meaning infinity (an 8 turned 90 degrees).

The Summer Olympics are scheduled to open on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 p.m.

**Instead of serving the traditional three-or four-course meal at the reception, consider taking a cue from the Chinese and serve eight small dishes.