The All White Wedding

We know that white is a powerful color when it stands alone.  There is truly nothing more beautiful than an all white wedding.

Once the symbol of purity and the virgin bride, white has expanded to be the symbol of happiness as well and is often worn by second or third time brides.

When a bride chooses to have an all white wedding, the theme can be carried out in every aspect of the event.  In addition to wearing apparel, all flowers, ribbons, and candles can be in white as can the chair and table covers and pew decorations.

Wispy sheer white fabrics with minimal trim create an illusion of cool comfort. An all white wedding cake decorated with snowflakes in the winter, white doves or seashells in the summer, perfectly symbolize a lifetime of magic.

The groom and his attendants have a full range of choices in all white formalwear available from most of the major designers.

Both mothers can also elect to wear white ensembles with color coordinating accents. 

We can take you from concept to reality and leave your guests with a sense of drama generated by an all white event.

For more reception ideas, call TriniWeddings at 868 624 4015 or email mwilt@triniweddings.com

Glossary of Men’s Formalwear

While dress criteria have relaxed in some areas, and even ignored in others, we feel that a wedding is a time for suitable dress codes for the men involved.  Here are some of the most common terms with updated explanations.

·         Black Tie – considered to be the standard for almost any evening affair, a black tie event requires a tuxedo for men.  While many designers have versions of this classic, choose a black jacket with satin or grosgrain lapels, black trousers (usually with a stripe down the side), a bow tie and a cummerbund.  (Think James Bond)

·         White Tie – refers to full evening dress.  Traditionally it is a tux with tails, a top hat, an overcoat, a cane and of course, a white bow tie.  (Think Fred Astair)  If the wedding party is in full formal attire, it is usual to suggest that male guests appear in tuxedos or at least dark suits.

·         Black Tie Optional (or Preferred) – This specific dress code extends the option of wearing either a suit or a tuxedo.  If this is extended to guests, then it needs to apply to the groom as well.  Generally, the groom and members of his wedding party will choose a tuxedo (if the bride encourages it) but classic suits in dark shades like black, deep navy or brown are also considered appropriate.

·         Daytime Wedding (in warm weather) – This dress code implies a level of informality  and allows for linen or twill suits.  If the wedding is at a beach or informal outdoor site, men can skip a tie and wear a simple blazer with dress pants.

·         Daytime Wedding (in cold weather) – This dress code usually suggests that men go with either a cotton or wool suit in the fall and winter seasons.  Preferred colors are dark – navy or black.

Ties are preferred.

For more ideas on men’s formal wear guidelines, call TriniWeddings at (868) 624-4015 or email mwilt@triniweddings.com

Some Memorable Quotes

The following are some quotes on friendship, love and marriage which can be incorporated on your Wedding webpage or any other memorabilia.

“Men always want to be a woman’s first love and women want to be a man’s last romance.”  Oscar Wilde

“If a man really loves a woman, of course he wouldn’t marry her for the world if he were not absolutely sure that he was the best person she could possibly marry.”  Geoffrey Chaucer

“A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.”  Andre Maurois

“To love anyone deeply gives you strength.  Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu

“If you would love, love and be lovable.”  Benjamin Franklin

“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.”   Rose Kennedy

“If you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you haven’t really learned anything.”  Muhammad Ali

“Familiar acts are beautiful through love.”  Percy Bysshe Shelley

 “I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, not for a fine glossy surface, but such qualities as would wear well.” Oliver Goldsmith

Source:  The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, 3^rd Edition

How to have an elegant wedding on a budget

Even if your wedding budget is smaller than you would like, there are ways to create an elegant event.

Our expertise is helping brides have the wedding of their dreams so that we  work with a bride to really understand the impact and image that a bride dreams of for her wedding.  We help the couple establish a realistic budget based on what they can afford to spend and we remain within that budget as the wedding is planned. 

 Our advice and guidance encourages brides to:

·        Tap personal resources.  Are any friends photographers?  Does the couple have unused frequent flyer miles?  Do you have friends who are caterers?  Do any of your friends own large homes with a yard that can host a wedding event?

·        Think outside the box.  Plan a wedding for an unusual time.  Don’t select prime time for your wedding. Some venues may give you for a cheaper price on a day when the venue is not usually in use. Plan an afternoon cocktail reception instead of a sit down dinner. Get married in the morning and plan a buffet brunch for the reception.  Look at unusual places, times and options that can save money but still offer an elegant environment.

·        Remember that it’s your wedding, not an entry in the social calendar.  If you are visualizing your wedding as a way to impress people, you are sure to overspend.  Instead, think of your wedding as a way to celebrate your new life with someone.  Keep it personal not fodder for the evening news.

·        Reconsider décor items.  Repurpose bridal and bridesmaids bouquets as table centerpieces, skip the aisle runner, keep your invitation simple, choose in season flowers, fill spaces with rental greens and choose a signature cocktail instead of an open bar.

·        Consider the impact of texture.  It tends to imply luxury more than a glossy or flat finish.  Incorporate texture in the invitation paper, in table cloths, in napkins, menus, place cards, programs.

For ideas, contact  TriniWeddings at 624-4015 or email us at mwilt@triniweddings.com