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Your Keepsake Marriage Certificate
May 4th, 2010 by admin

Displaying a keepsake marriage certificate is the perfect way to commemorate your special day. While legal marriage certificates are kept securely put away, keepsake marriage certificates receive a place of honor in the home. With spaces provided for the names of the bride and groom, the place and date of the wedding ceremony, the minister’s signature and signatures of two witnesses, the keepsake marriage certificate provides a wonderful and lasting acknowledgment of the occasion.

There is a beautiful variety of marriage certificates from which to choose, each with an appropriate scripture. Stylish and timeless options range from the classic Pearl Dove to the more contemporary Lily. Romance Rose speaks of simple elegance while Water Color Bouquet has an old-world flavor. Pink Roses presents a splash of color while Tulip Bouquet provides just a subtle hint. Other design choices ensure that marriage certificates are available to suit any preference.

While the minister and witness signatures must be entered after the wedding, other information can be completed well in advance of the ceremony. As the exact date and location of the ceremony are usually settled upon months prior to the big day, take the time to enjoy customizing your marriage certificate in your own handwriting. Or, if you prefer, ask a friend or relative whose penmanship you admire, or hire a professional calligrapher. Use traditional black ink or choose one or more specialty pens. Colored pens that coordinate with your wedding colors or metallic ink in gold or silver may be ideal.

Marriage certificates come with an envelope. After the ceremony, when the minister and witnesses have signed your certificate, enclose it in the envelope and put it in a safe place where it will not get lost or damaged. Once at home, choose a frame and matting that complement the keepsake marriage certificate and also blend well with your décor. Frame and display your marriage certificate in a place of honor, for all to enjoy. Take special care of your keepsake marriage certificate, protecting it from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep in mind that it will become a family heirloom, passed from one generation to the next.

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Wedding Table Centerpiece Ideas and Tips
May 4th, 2010 by admin

A wedding centerpiece may not seem like an important detail for your wedding, but it really can be. Some brides and grooms, or their families, determine that the best option is to create their own wedding table centerpieces. Others wish to purchase these completely ready to be in use so that they do not have to worry about them at all. The options you have are limitless, but there are some things to keep in mind when purchasing or getting ideas for your wedding centerpiece.

Keep In Mind

One of the things to keep in mind regarding wedding centerpieces is that some reception halls will place restrictions on the types of centerpieces you can use as well as the amount of them you can use. This may be due to code laws or just the center’s very specific rules. In either case, contact the reception hall and ask what their limitations, if any, are on centerpieces for your guest’s tables.

Also, keep in mind the number of table flower arrangements you will need. Specifically, you likely will need to have a centerpiece for each of the tables that your guests will sit at. You may also want a centerpiece for the main, bridal table as well as the receiving table. Any other centerpieces may need to be determined based on the layout of your reception.

Getting Ideas

If you need a few ideas on what type of wedding centerpiece is right for your wedding, here are some ideas you can check out.

• Use the season or your chosen theme for your wedding.
• Go with wedding centerpieces that feature candles or water features only if allowed to do so. Still, candles can be one of the most elegant options for the evening.
• Do go with flowers! Flowers are a traditional element in many centerpieces. You can work with real or artificial flowers here.

Be creative and unique in your use of centerpieces. The more unique you are, the better off your wedding table will look on your special day. In fact, many times, someone at the table will be able to take the centerpiece home with them as a token of this special day.

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