Are you planning your winter wedding? Are you wanting to incorporate some of the latest trends into your wedding to make it pop? One way to incorporate trends into your wedding is with your flowers. How brides are wanting their flowers in their wedding is constantly changing, especially with the seasons. So, Wedding and Party Network has the latest trends in winter wedding flowers that will help make your wedding truly be amazing.

Lush & Organic – Brides are wanting to incorporate more of a natural feel into their wedding. Think tree stumps, birch for table numbers, urns and floral cascading out of tree limbs. Think earth and nature. For your winter wedding, go with lighter colored branches and flowers too for the winter white.

Mix Of Elements -Not everything has to match perfectly. Find elements that you think compliment each other, yet not looking the same. Pick one type of flower that you love and mix and match it with feathers and branches for something unique. Even mix and match the centerpieces at your reception. Instead of having the same ones, add different styles to each table that compliment each other yet are different.

Unique Landscapes -Instead of the same traditional flowers, think outside-the-box. Use different vases in sizes and shapes to create a unique landscape on your tables. Also, take with your florist to see what visions they see for your wedding. They keep up-to-date on all the latest trends and are the perfect people to ask when searching for unique reception flower ideas.

Simple & Fresh -Of course, your wedding flowers don't have to be extravagant. First off, where are you having your wedding? Of course, we're talking about geographically speaking. If you have a certain kind of flower that grows in your area, have you thought about showcasing it in your wedding? Keep it simple, fresh and local.

Personality – Let your blooms shine through with personality. If you take a look at flowers, you notice that each one shines through with a personality of it's own. Red roses bring across a sense of sophistication while peonies are a timeless classic. Pick flowers that are suited more towards your personality and let that shine through your wedding flowers.

Personable -Another way to make your wedding flowers stand out is adding a personal touch to them. For example, include your grandmother's brooch or a small picture frame in your wedding bouquet adds a great touch. Also, what do both of you enjoy to do? Maybe you both love reading, well why not use books as apart of your centerpieces.

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This week, Wedding and Party Network's Inspirational Friday is all about sunflowers! An Autumn wedding is the perfect atmosphere for sunflowers. The warm yellows, and big dark centers, thick sturdy stalks, and over-all 'Sunnyness' that brings elegance and charm make it hard to resist!

These fabulous wedding flowers are perfect for your happy fall wedding. An outdoor wedding is ideal, especially one in an open field, garden, or park. The feel of nature is calming, down-to-earth and inspiring. You can use these energetic flowers alone or with other flowers to create eye-popping arrangements. Marigolds, gerbera daisies, roses and hydrangea look gorgeous mixed with sunflowers. Any combination is ideal for your wedding bouquet, wedding ceremony arrangements and definitely your reception centerpieces.  The key is to keep the arrangements simple – sunflowers are striking and demand attention, you don't need to do much to make these flowers look great!

Are you planning your dream winter wedding? Are you staying up-to-date on all the latest trends? If not, Wedding and Party Network has our picks for winter wedding trends. Of course, you want to incorporate your own personal style into your wedding, however, you can gain inspiration from wedding trends that you may want to incorporate into your wedding. So, start planning and incorporating the latest trends into your wedding for a winter wonderland wedding.

Victorian Wedding -Ever since the wedding of William & Kate, Victorian weddings are a big theme. The simplistic romantic style is always breathtaking. It's all about class and grace. Roses, hyacinths and pansies evoke romantic gestures, which are ideal for your wedding bouquet and flowers. Victorian styled wedding gowns with beautiful lace, fitted sleeves and bustled skirts. A beautiful Victorian wedding never gets old and always displays a picturesque wedding.

Plush Blooms – Big, plush blooms are a huge trend now that you can feature in your wedding bouquets, centerpieces, arrangement and be the main focal point as part of your wedding flowers. Garden roses and peonies give you a big, lush look that gives off the romantic vibe. Again, going with the Victorian themed wedding.

Dessert Tables – Don't just focus on your wedding cake, think about offering a variety of desserts at your wedding. Of course, have a wedding cake, however, focus on pies, miniature cakes, cupcakes and cookies.

Theme Weddings – Themes are a great way to go with your wedding. It doesn't have to be like a themed party or anything like that, just make the theme fit your personality. If you love vintage, go with a vintage themed wedding. However, if you enjoy a variety of colors, go with a rainbow themed wedding.

Wedding Colors – Mixing and matching colors are great and still on trend. However, for your winter wedding, focus on neutrals. Beige, brown, nude and pale colors are simply beautiful during the winter months.

These are great ideas to gather inspiration for your wedding, however, don't forget to make it fit YOU. That's the main priority and it's your wedding day that you'll remember forever.

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Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. We want to help give you inspiration for your next event, wedding or party. So, take a look and we hope to give you a bit of inspiration when planning your wedding or party. Our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on wedding gowns! 2011 wedding gowns have taken a turn for the botanical gardens. Capturing the delicateness of the flower petals and elegance of chiffon in every detail, fall 2011 wedding gowns are truly blooming!

Between Vera Wang, Prina Tornai, Rivini, Watters & Watters and more, the fall 2011 wedding gown catwalks were covered in blooms, blossoms and buds, over-sized cabbage roses, silk petals and lace. Each dress taking a new spin on the essence of flowers. Not only is the bride carrying flowers, but now she is wearing them in an elegant and romantic new way. The look for fall 2011 is  form-fitting bodices, defined waists and voluptuous skirts. Tulle, chiffon, light weight taffeta and organza flow seamlessly down the bodice of each gown. The look is airy, sheer and delicate with special attention to details.

Another big influence on the cat walk is chic head wear. Brides are clad in sparkling tiaras, headbands with super-sized chiffon flowers, half veils and eccentric hats. A vintage shape with luxe textures such as lace, feathers, and beads hug the brides curves as they seem to float down the aisle. Now, it's your turn to embrace the beauty and elegance of this Fall fashion trend with your very own botanical inspired wedding gown.

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So, you're engaged and planning for a fall wedding. That's wonderful! However, are you overwhelmed? Are you able to figure out what's in style for this fall with the wealth of information you have received and read. Wedding and Party Network has some wonderful fall wedding tips that you can easily incorporate into your wedding.

Going Sheer -What's hot this season for weddings, and even fashion? Going sheer. You can incorporate this trend into all parts of your wedding and it will set an elegant tone. Your wedding invitations can include sheer layers within the design. Also, merge this trend into your wedding decorations like, lucite chairs, sheer fabrics, linens, crystal decor, clear beaded accents and translucent tents.

Showing Off The Shoes - Colorful and fun shoes are simply amazing. This means having higher hems. Raising the hems, means showing off the shoes easier. So, let your wedding shoes show off the colors of your wedding. Purple, blue, pink, black, red or even orange all add a wonderful accent. If you want to add something else, choose shoes with flowers, ruffles or even feathers.

Veils -Don't forget about the beautiful accent to your wedding dress. The veil needs to be perfect and match the style of your dress. However, shorter veils and even headpieces are a huge trend for this year. Birdcage veils, blusher, flyaway, or shoulder length.

Texture -Adding texture to your wedding is a great trend this season. Add texture to your wedding cake, dress, linens, centerpieces, wedding invitations and your flowers. A great way to add texture is with your wedding cake. It is so elegant and simply amazing. Plus, it's unique and your guests will definitely notice it without it being over the top.

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If you are planning a mixed cultural wedding there are several things you need to consider. Embrace both cultures to create a beautiful and unique wedding.

Most wedding traditions are based on religion, culture, heritage, and race. When you are cutting and pasting together a wedding, you need to decide which traditions mean the most to you and your fiancé as well, as your families.

Your family's opinions and vision of your wedding might create obstacles, especially if they are the ones paying for it! Creating a wedding that respects both family's religions and cultures can be done and be absolutely beautiful.

The first thing you need to do, before even thinking about the revenue, date or theme, is sit down and talk with you fiancé about which traditions are the most important to you. Being open with each other about what you want included and what can be left out will make things a lot easier.

The next step is to sit down with both of your families, preferably at separate times. Ask them for advice and let them know that you want to respect and honor the family traditions, but need to make this ceremony a fusion of both.

Although every couple is different and you want your wedding to be unique, you also want your wedding to show your personality and your heritage. Here are a few tips to help you along the way.

One of the most common solutions for a mixed wedding is to have two separate ceremonies. However, when finances wont allow for two ceremonies, you need to be creative and find a way to mesh both cultures into one ceremony.

• Invitations: Send out two sets of invitations. One in each language so that no one feels left out.
• Location: If your religions clash, consider holding the ceremony in a non-religious venue. A park, a hall, a ballroom, a country or garden club are great options.
• Programs: Two sets of programs, in the same style and theme but one in each language. You can even personalize them with a small note to your family in your native language on near the bottom.
• Music: Alternate music throughout the ceremony from each culture. Sticking with instrumentals will make the transition from song to song smooth.
• Readings: Alternate the readings from one language to the next. You don't want to do every reading in both languages because it will make your ceremony too long.
• Vows: Recite vows in your native language, so that both set of parents and families understand completely.
• Reception: Take care when arranging the seating, making sure that everyone is sitting with someone they can communicate with. (You don't want your Aunt Evelyn sitting at a table of non-English speaking guests).
• Decor: Your set up should show both cultures. Including flowers, lighting and even positioning of the tables. Creating centerpieces with flowers and candles that represent both your heritages will make your families feel at home.

Give opportunity for everyone to mesh and mingle. The dance floor is the perfect opportunity for this! Again, you will want to alternate music from each culture to keep your guests happy and involved.

• Menu: Finding the perfect food for everyone is a difficult task. However, you can arrange your buffets to have two separate stations catering to both cultures. Or if you are using a menu, have options designed around both cultures. Find a caterer in your area to help you design the perfect pallet for your reception.

Remember, your wedding is about you and your spouse. It is the beginning of a new and happy adventure that will take you places you have never been. Make sure to merge your style, character and personality as well as your spouse's! With a little planning and creativity your wedding will be beautiful, unique and respectful to both of your heritages.

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Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. We want to help give you inspiration for your next event, wedding or party. So, take a look and we hope to give you a bit of inspiration when planning your wedding or party. Our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on wedding reception centerpieces. Reception centerpieces are the main attraction at your guest's tables. Therefore, they should absolutely represent your wedding.

Your reception centerpieces stand out on the tables. They represent wedding colors, style and give off fragrance. So, you want them to fit your wedding. First, imagine how you want your flowers to look like. What style does your wedding represent? You need to figure out this before determining your design. Once you have a vision, explain it to your florist and they will achieve it. Create simple, tall, unique, out-of-the-box or use a single flower for your centerpieces. You can place one, several and surround them by candles. Use your imagination and make sure they stand out to wow your guests.

When planning a wedding, you can find inspiration anywhere. From nature, the world, colors or your favorite hobbies, these are all places on where you can draw wedding inspiration. You can even draw inspiration from your favorite movies. It's out there, everywhere you look. The most important thing when planning your wedding is to make sure and incorporate YOU. It's your wedding after all and you want it to be just how you've always dreamed.

How Do I Incorporate Movies Into Our Wedding?

First off, sit down and start brainstorming. What is your favorite movie? What time era was it set in? What style does in portray throughout the movie? What is your personal style? These are all questions you need to ask yourself in the very beginning. Once you have figured out the style and theme you are going with, start deciding the basics. What type of colors, flowers and accents will you have at your wedding?

Wedding Colors – Incorporate your favorite colors. It's that simple. The theme of your wedding can go and all the little accents can work with whatever colors you choose.

Wedding Invitations -This is where you can get creative. Whether your wedding is out-of-the-box or more elegant, there are wedding invitations out there to suit both styles. For starters, your wedding invitation should replicate a movie ticket.

A movie ticket will definitely fit the theme of this wedding. You can even visit your local stationery store or find someone who is crafty and actually do a tear-off ticket. You can have a movie ticket that features individual tear offs with the reception information, hotel accommodations and the RSVP card. Guests can then tear off the RSVP card at the perforated edge and send it back! Absolutely adorable idea and definitely conveys the theme of your wedding from the beginning.

Wedding Flowers & Decor -If they feature flowers in the film, use those. Is your movie inspired wedding bright & colorful? Well, incorporate that into your wedding bouquet and decor. Is your favorite movie in black & white? Well, make black and white the theme of your wedding and incorporate that into all the little details. Place fun movie accents throughout your wedding. Have a movie poster created with your engagement pictures.

Include the wedding party in the movie poster as well and give it a fun movie title! If you're movie is set in a certain time era, play it up. Everything from your table numbers to your guest book can be movie inspired. Create tickets or miniature movie poster as table numbers and use a typewriter as a guest book, both of these ideas make unique additions to your wedding. Use candelabras for your reception centerpieces or even balloons!

Wedding Attire – This will depend on the theme and time era your movie was set in.

Reception Food -Again, stick with the theme and era. However, get creative and think outside-the-box when it comes to your food. Vintage soda pop bottles with colorful straws, a popcorn bar featuring different flavors of popcorn, popcorn cupcakes or a memorable food item from the movie all will make wonderful reception food!

It's easy to find inspiration for your wedding through your favorite movie. It's a fun way to incorporate your personal style into it. Everyone loves a great movie now and then, so incorporating your favorite movie into your wedding is a fun way to show off your style. Your  movie can be a timeless classic, circus inspired, cartoon inspired or even sci-fi inspired. Just be sure to show off you and your groom's personality throughout your wedding!

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Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. We want to help give you inspiration for your next event, wedding or party. So, take a look and we hope to give you a bit of inspiration when planning your wedding or party. Our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on the color yellow. This color can be bright & colorful or soft & light. It's perfect for spring, summer or even fall! Play it up, get vintage or create a classic, traditional feel with this color. There are so many things you can do!

When incorporating yellow into your wedding, definitely do so with flowers. It pairs so nicely with many colors. Create gorgeous yellow wedding bouquets with a red or peach accent, beautiful wedding arrangements & reception centerpieces, matching boutonnieres or incorporate the color into your wedding cake. There are so many options available for you. Pair it with deep orange to make a great color combination for fall or pair with other colorful colors for a combo that's fit for summer. So, yellow is a great color to use all year round. It doesn't matter when your wedding is, incorporate yellow into it!

Every Friday, Wedding and Party Network will be choosing a theme or color and give you inspirational photos. We want to help give you inspiration for your next event, wedding or party. So, take a look and we hope to give you a bit of inspiration when planning your wedding or party. Our inspirational board will give everyone inspiration on groom's cakes. These cakes are a must at any wedding and are absolutely fun to look at. Plus, it shows off your groom's style.

Grooms cakes are a must at any wedding! They are so fun and unique. Plus, they add a fun element to your wedding reception. It shows off the groom's style and lets them be apart of the wedding. They can show off their love of sports, hunting, animals, hobbies and just their fun side. Your local baker can create 3D cakes, themed cakes and tiered cakes. Whatever the groom wants, he should get! Let him pick out the taste and design so it represents him to the fullest!