Wedding Accessories 4 U

Wedding Accessories 4 U is coming to Brandon, Fl. Location: 428 W Brandon Blvd. We will be located inside the Purely Pizzazz Boutique. We feature top wedding manufacturers, including Kate Aspen, Cathy's Concepts, Hortense B Hewitt, FashionCraft, BirchCraft, Carlson Craft, Stylart, and United Gifts. Please join us at our new location for Wedding Accessories, Wedding Favors, Personalized Gifts, Invitations and more. Place your order for wedding accessories and trendy apparel conveniently in our store. Select items available for immediate purchase.

We look forward to serving your Wedding and Special Occasion needs.

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Join Us At Our New Location

Wedding Accessories 4 U is happy to announce the Grand Opening Celebration of their new retail location.

Please Join Us at: 428 W Brandon Blvd (HWY 60)

Brandon, Fl 33511

We carry Elegant Wedding Accessories, Unique Wedding Favors, Personalized Gifts, Wedding Invitations and Wedding Supplies priced to fit any budget.

Wedding Accessories 4 U features:

Kate Aspen

Cathy's Concepts

Hortense B. Hewitt Co.

BirchCraft

Carlson Craft

StylArt

FashionCraft

United Gifts

Grand Opening Celebration takes place Jan 4, 2008 - Jan 19, 2008.

We look forward to seeing you there. There will be Specials all week, Gift Certificate Savings and Prize Giveaways.

Bridal Shower Planning

A Bridal Shower is an excellent, fun filled way to celebrate with the bride-to-be. The Bridal Shower gets its name from the fact that the bride is "Showered" with gifts.

Commonly the Maid Of Honor hosts the Bridal Shower. If it is an informal or casual shower, the Maid Of Honor or host pays all the costs. However, for large or formal showers the Maid Of Honor may ask the Bridesmaids to split the costs. Usually all the Bridesmaids will help her with decorating, set up, clean up, and planning of the shower.

The Bridal Shower venue can be at a home, beach, restaurant, park, garden, spa and other locations.

Bridal Showers may be held anywhere from 6 months before or the week of the wedding. Having the shower closer to the wedding day will allow more out of town guests to attend. The most common day for a Bridal Shower to be held was Sunday in the afternoon. Today Bridal Showers are held any day, at any time (day or night).

When inviting guests to the Bridal Shower it is best to ask the Bride for a guest list. If the Bridal Shower is a surprise ask her mother, or fiance. This will ensure you are not inviting anyone who will not be invited to the wedding. Do not forget to invite close female relatives of the Bride and Groom, along with all the women in the wedding party.

Most of the Bridal Shower celebration will be spent eating, telling stories, laughing, playing games and opening presents. A nice help to the Bride would be appointing someone to write down the gifts and the gift givers names. This will make thank you notes much easier to write.

For unique Bridal Shower Favors visit us at Wedding Accessories 4 U.

Until next time, Remember to Live Life to Fullest.

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Add Pizzazz with Wedding Sparklers

Fall is here and believe it or not we can actually tell its Fall in the Tampa Bay area. This time of year is a fantastic time to have a Garden Themed Wedding or Beach Themed Wedding. One of the best things about an outdoor wedding is it gives you the opportunity to incorporate the use of "Wedding Sparklers". Wedding Sparkers are a great addition to any wedding celebration. They elegantly and gracefully replace the traditional confetti and bubbles. However, it is good to have a few bottles of bubbles around for childen as it is not recommend that children handle lighted Wedding Sparkers.




Wedding Sparkler are available in three sizes mainly. 10 inch, 20 inch and 36 inch. No matter which size you choose Wedding Sparkler will add pizzazz to any celebration. They are especially effective in helping to set the mood during a night or late even wedding celebration. If you choose the 10 inch size wedding sparklers, normally about 3 to 4 sparklers of this size are tied together with a ribbon and given to each guest. When using the 10 inch size sparklers it is best to have guest hold them with their arm extended away from their clothing. This applies to the larger size wedding sparklers as well. Due to their length they extend further and burn longer so you do not need to bundle them. One per person should be enough.


A problem encountered with the larger size sparklers is they do not light easily with matches. Therefore, smaller sparklers are included with your order and are intended to be used to light the larger size sparklers. The smaller sparklers light easily with a match and the larger sparklers will light just as easy if you use a smaller sparkler, Usually after a few larger sparklers have been lit guests will use the lit larger sparklers to light their neighbors sparklers and so on.



If price is a major consideration opt for the smaller sparklers and bundle them. If you have the funds to incorporate the larger wedding sparklers. Try the 36 inch sparklers for the best dazzling effects. They are the most expensive but well worth the price for their magnificient display.



When using sparklers make sure you space your guest far enough apart so that when the Bride and Groom depart they are not walking under the wedding sparklers. Walking under the wedding sparklers can cause damage to your wedding dress.



Also, bear in mind the best Wedding Sparklers are those with wire cores. Some companies sell bamboo wedding sparklers but they are known to drop ash that could fall on your clothing or the clothing of your guests. The wire sparklers when held away for the body ensure an accident free event. Your guests should never touch a lighted sparkler's core (wire), as it is extremely hot. Remember although, wire sparklers are safer than bamboo they are still emitting sparks and should be handled with care.



Check out our website for affordable Wedding Sparklers and have a fall celebration that will be the envy of all your friends.

Live, Love, Laugh

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Wedding Tip # 1

When planning your wedding always utilize all available information. The internet has a wealth of useful information with tips, ideas, videos, pictures, wedding planning sites, wedding accessories, wedding favors, bridal apparel, bridesmaids tips, groom apparel and tips, destination and event venue information. etc...

Making good use of this free information source with save you time, money and any additional un-needed stress. There is much stress involved with planning a wedding so be sure to check out all the insightful tips for avoiding stress, avoiding mistakes, and surviving your "Special Day" with your mind still fully intact. Many sites offer information from acutal brides. They recant their trials and triumphs, which can be extremely useful to present brides-to-be.

Check out celebrity event designer Preston Bailey for exquisite, provocative, inspiring, elegant foral designs that will make your wedding the envy of all your peers. Preston Bailey brings with him many years of experience as a floral designer and uses his expert craftmanship to create floral creations based upon his panamanian culture. Mr Bailey has designed celebrity events for Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Enjoy his Wedding Titans videos on YouTube, under username Brideorama.

Another informative source is Lifetime's Get Married televison show. It showcases wedding tips and ideas weekday mornings on Lifetime TV. They recently lauched a Get Married website which contains scores of helpful informations and ideas. Their website even contains local links for wedding related businesses in the viewer's local area. Watch our featured video from Get Married TV for instructions on bridal bouquet selection.

There's a wealth of information on the internet we are showcasing our top picks. For additional information try keyword searches for wedding planning tips, wedding planning, wedding vows, wedding budget, wedding music, wedding apparel, wedding flowers, wedding cakes, etc. Good Luck with your information gathering. We know you will find some delightful, insightful information for planning a wedding and making it a success.

Wedding design is all about creativity. There are no set design rules. Let your imagination guide you to creating a wedding ceremony and reception that is a unique as you are.

Best Wishes
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Choosing A Wedding Venue

Your're engaged and you need to know what comes next. Your next step should be to Choose Your Wedding Venue.

Here is a Wedding Venue Checklist to help you make your location decision.

• Set your Wedding Date





• Create your preliminary guest list





• Don't forget to include out of town family and friends, allow for guests who may bring a date





• Include everyone you envision at your wedding so you can better base your venue selection by this number





• Determine how much you can afford to spend on a wedding venue for your ceremony and reception





• Choose your wedding venue according to your selected wedding style





• Visit and view the venue locations that best fit your needs. Speak with the venue location's management and staff to gain answers to questions pretaining to availability, time of day available (night or day), location do's and don'ts, contracts, cost, specific person in charge of your wedding, (this individual may not be the coordinator you meet)





• Determine whether the choosen venue provides catering services or food services. If you wish to supply your own food determine whether this is a viable option





• Make your decision and book your venue location as soon as possible. Highly popular wedding venue locations may require at least one year advance booking





• To cut expense cost, book your wedding venue during off peak months (November - April). However, a December 25 wedding booking will be costly





• As soon as you begin to pay deposits look into purchasing Wedding Cancellation Insurance. One place to look is WedSafe. Visit them at www.wedsafe.com/wedding-insurance.html.

What Happens Next?

So you've gotten engage, now what happens next? Here's a neat Wedding Planning Timeline to help you plan for the many tasks ahead of you. If you have any helpful hints to add or you feel should be included give us your input. We'd love to hear from you.

Wedding Planning Timeline

9 to 12 months prior to your Wedding Day

• Tell your parents, important family members, and close friends your good news!



• Arrange for the bride and groom's families to meet, if they haven't done so already_



• Announce your engagement either in the newspaper, on a wedding website with an email sent out to all your friends, or in the most traditional way, with mailed engagement announcements.



• Decide who's paying for the wedding, or who's going to contribute to your wedding.



• Choose your Wedding Date.



• Set your Wedding Budget.



• Hire a Wedding Consultant or Planner, if desired.



• Start preparing your wedding guest list.



• Mail Save The Date Cards to your guests.



• Meet with the Officiant or Clergy.



• Start your search for a Ceremony location.
  
  
• Shop for Professional Videographer & Photographer, Caterer, Florist, and Musicians ( Band, DJ, etc...).



• Begin your search for the Perfect Wedding Gown, carry with you any photos or magazine you have deplicting the type and style of Gown you desire. Also, begin your search for Bridesmaids Gowns. Starting your search now will allow ample time for alterations and fittings.



• Select your Rehearsal and Reception Site or begin your search for these sites.



• Both Bride and Groom should agree on a Bridal Registry.



• Select your Bridemaids and inform them of their selection.



• Check state requirements for blood testing.



• Go with your fiance' to apply for the marriage licence.



• Plan and reserve your location for bridemaid's luncheon.
  


• Attend Bridal Showers.



• Begin Shopping for Wedding Rings.


• Shop for and order Invitations, Announcements, Thank You Notes. As soon as you receive your Announcements Mail Wedding Announcements to guests living abroad.



• Choose your Honeymoon destination, and make your Airline and Hotel Reservations.



• Apply for passports, if you do not already have them.

8 to 6 months prior to your Wedding Day

• Select your Ceremony Location and Time.



• Mail Wedding Invitations to Guests, fine tune your guest list if needed.



• Make final selections for Professional Videographer & Photographer, Caterer, Florist, and Musicians ( Band, DJ, etc...).



• Make final Selection of Wedding Gown and Bridesmaids Gowns. Have all alterations completed.



• Select Rehearsal and Receptions site if you did not make your selection earlier.



• Shop for and Order Wedding Favors.
  
  
• Draft your Wedding Reception timeline. Share and Discuss your reception timeline with all parties involved.



• Call your Photographer to set up a time for the Bridal Portrait.



• Shop for a Party Rental Place and make Reservations for rentals.



• Manage your Gift Registry and add gifts if needed.



• Order Wedding Rings from your selected jeweler.



• Purchase Your Wedding Shoes and Lingerie.

12 weeks prior to your Wedding Day

• Request a meeting with your Officiant or Clergy to discuss the specifics of your Wedding Ceremony.



• Choose gifts for the Groom and your Wedding Attendants.



• Schedule a consulatation with your hair stylist. Have her do a test drive Wedding Day Hairstyle.



• Search for a makeup artist, or consult a professional for DIY tips.
  


• Arrange for guest parking at your Ceremony and Reception.
  


• Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.



• Go over your menu and bar options with your Caterer or Banquet Manger.



• Order Ceremony Decorations such as aisle runners.



• Purchase your Wedding Day Accessories.



• Find out when to submit your Wedding Announcement to your local newspaper.



• Get a Professional Facial.



• Make any necessary moving arrangements.



• Order your Wedding Ceremony Programs.



• Submit name change forms to Social Security Office and local Department of Motor Vehicles.



• Discuss Bachelor (ette) party plans with your wedding party.
  


• Organize the clothes you will need for your Honeymoon.



• Buy send off accessories such as rose petals, biodegradeable confetti, bubbles or sparklers, etc...



• Buy a Guest Book, Guest Photo Signature Mat, Guest Signature Platter, or Guest Signature Vase.



• Write Toasts for your Reception.



• Confirm the Photographer and Videographer's arrival and departure time and locations.
  


• Confirm the Flower and Arrangements delivery time and locations.



• Confirm the Cake Delivery date, time, and location.



• Confirm the the Groom, Groomsmen, Flower Girl, and Bridesmaids have all their accessories.
  


• Make sure your Musician has a Play and Do Not Play List.



• Confirm the Wedding Date, Time and Location with Your Musician.

Month of Wedding Ceremony

• Draft your Wedding Reception plan.
  


• Complete your final vows.



• Make or order your Place Cards.



• Confirm your wedding Date, Time and Location with your hairstylist.



• Give your final Guest count to your caterer.
  


• Pick up your Wedding Dress.



• Confirm your Honeymoon Reservations.



• Remind all Attendants of the Rehearsal Details.
  


• Pack for your Honeymoon.



• Purchase or make a Wedding Day Emergency Kit.

Day Prior to your Wedding Day

• Hold your Wedding Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner.



• Rehearse the Ceremony.



• Get Manicures, pedicures and massages to reduce stress.

• Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep.

Your Wedding Day

• Relax, Relax, Relax, Now's the time to sit back and enjoy all the fruits of your labor and planning.

After Your Wedding

• Freeze the top layer of your Wedding Cake after your Reception.

• Preserve your Bouquet.



• Have a Professional Clean and Preserve your Wedding Dress.



• Write your Thank You Notes within three months of your Wedding Day.