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Wedding anniversaries portray a mixture of emotions. Some plan for an extravagant party, some a vacation spree, while others think in a simple, more private way.

No matter how an anniversary is celebrated, wedding anniversary quotes are perfect for such spoken words expressed from the heart. Be it done on wedding anniversary cards or in a form of a speech, either ways, these sayings create worlds that none of them ever imagined before.

Mignon McLaughlin, an American journalist, once quoted about the everlasting love a couple have that requires falling in love a lot of times only to the same person-- your spouse. True! There should still be sparks going on and that requires nurturing that ever growing love you have for each other. Let there be always wine poured and sweet words be spoken.

I have been married for almost 2 decades and an author of the Woman's Magazine was right in quoting that marriage is very like a book of which Chapter 1 is written in poetry and the rest of the chapters in prose. God, the Almighty has blessed all marriages where 2 hearts are combined as one.

On the 25th year of marriage, wedding anniversary quotes go deeper and more meaningful. No man nor woman really knows what love is, even at 25 years of marriage. As adjustments are made and trials defeated, the 25th year may come as swift as the wind, but love here grows the slowest. Husbands and wives, after 25 years, who still, or may not, love each other can tell a thousand things just by looking at each other!

The 50th year certainly calls for an anniversary toast! Knowing an aging couple stays in love is a priceless treasure. Never underestimate the power of a pen! Wedding anniversary cards are perfect presents at this age since they do not anymore prioritize material things, but memories to be treasured for.

To fill the air with laughter, you may opt to quote humorous sayings. Entertain your guests with the not-too-serious lines. Socrates, by his unwavering commitment of truth, even showed out his sense of humor with funny marriage quotes.

Looking for unique but affordable princess party favors for your regal gathering? There are so many alternatives to consider that the possibilities seem endless. In this article, we will discuss princess birthday party favor ideas from the simple and inexpensive to those that are more elaborate. We always consider the busy moms in our selections of course.

When thinking of royalty frequently the crown jewels come to mind. Why not try your own version of the crown jewels party favor? This party favor can take on a few different styles. First, select your treasure chest, which can be either heavy duty wooden treasure chests that each guest can paint and decorate with stickers, stick on jewels, and glitter glue. Or opt for a more simplified version. You can purchase inexpensive small cardboard pink treasure chests made especially for holding party gifts. Make sure to fill your treasure chests with big jeweled rings, brightly colored necklaces and candy rings.

No princess party is complete without tiaras and magical wands. If all of your party guests are arriving in full prince or princess dress up, then complete their ensemble with a crown or tiara and wand. These items can be purchased inexpensively at most discount stores as well as online party supply stores. No need for them to all match, you can select a variety of colors and styles to fit the variety of guests that will be attending the party. Make sure to buy a few extra in case one of the guests accidentally steps on one or breaks one during the party. Since no jesters will be attending your party to cheer up your guests, so stashing away an extra tiara or wand if a problem occurs is the best way to stop those tears from flowing. Depending on how much money you want to spend, you could also add matching feather boas to the mix which are tons of fun and make for great pictures.

If you want other options that combine party crafts and princess birthday party favors, you can always purchase a DYO tiara or DYO wand kit which are prepackaged with all the necessary accessories for decorating. Or head to your local craft store and select the do it yourself decorating trinkets such as sequins, glitter glue, foam letter stickers and stick on jewels. Most craft stores also carry foam tiaras and princess cone hats in a variety of colors that are also tons of fun for princess party decorating projects.

Another unique way to combine party fun with party favors is to make princess themed treats while at the party that the guests bring home to enjoy later. Wilton has a wonderful new aluminum baking pan that makes it a snap to bake edible star wands using either a cake mix, cookie dough, brownie mix or cereal treats and lollipop sticks. If you can't find the pan in a store or online, or if you want to make them the old fashion way, just use a star cookie cutter to cut out the brownies, cookies or cereal treats in the shape of stars and insert a lollipop stick into the bottom. The fun part comes in decorating the wands. Have the party guests use edible markers, edible glitter, sprinkles or M&Ms to decorate the treats, or you can decorate them in advance and just give them as gifts to the royal party goers. Just place the decorated edible wands into a clear plastic bag, wrap the stick with a twist tie and you've transformed this tasty treat into an edible princess party favor. You could even wrap the sticks in colorful ribbon and display them at the party by sticking the lollipop sticks into a Styrofoam block. The positive side to this party gift is that it is also fun for the girls to decorate while at the party, so you've accomplished two tasks in one. Problem? - could be a big mess to clean up!

If you're hosting a princess birthday party, and you don't want to spend all kinds of time and money coming up with the best princess party favors, then at the very least upgrade the basic party bag to a princess themed party bag. You can purchase cellophane party bags in sets of 12 with crowns and the word "princess" printed on the outside, or upgrade to a reusable bag made from felt or cotton that is decorated with marabou, embroidery, and jewels. Another great option for a princess party bag is to turn a small (but fancy) dress up purse into a party bag and place all kinds things little girls love inside of it. Little girls love their stuff, and having an extra fancy bag to put it all in is sure to be a big hit.

Sure to fit into most party bags as well as most budgets is a small booklet of princess tattoos. You could also apply these tattoos to the children during the party making for a great party project -- both boys and girls alike all love their temporary tattoos. Typically you can find these for under $2 for a book of 6 tattoos and under $1 for individual tattoos.

All little girls love to color, so you can't go wrong by adding a princess coloring book to the party favor bag. You can find stained glass coloring books and mini coloring books all with princess themes which are great (and unique) party favor gifts.

Princess themed hair clips (such as those shaped like crowns) and fancy hair bows are fun for all girls to play with, even if they have short hair. Hair accessories make great gift toppers too! Just place a cute princess ring or crown bracelet in a pastel cardboard jewelry box, tie with a pretty ribbon and top with a cute crown hair clip. Two gifts in one! Princess jewelry for little girls can come in a variety of price points and quality levels. Crown necklaces, bracelets and rings or even a happily ever after princess charm bracelet. Big on impact but small on cost.

What would be better than a wand that doubles as a pen? Or a big pink, puffy marabou tiara pen? Fun and funky princess themed pens are perfect for writing in journals or just doodling around. Pair up a princess pen with a little crown note pad or penny purse for a cute and unique party favor duo.

Princess photo frame and party picture - This one might take a little more effort on your end, but could result in a great, memorable party favor. Purchase princess photo frames in advance for each party goer and while at the party, take a picture of each girl in attendance. You can spice it up by adding a carriage photo prop or a picture with the "queen for a day." Purchase some photo paper and print the photos while the party is still raging. This is definitely not a party favor that will end up in the trash.

When it comes to planning a wedding, many brides agonize over the seating plan. This is largely because there are certain individuals who cannot be within 10 foot of other individuals for a whole host of reasons. So, in order to keep things slick and the wedding planning machine well oiled, a clear seating plan and the inclusion of place cards are essential.

Depending on your venue, you may be offered a seating plan board. This could be anything from a blackboard to a flipchart depending on where you are having your reception. Some events co-ordinators are more helpful in these areas than others, so it is probably a good idea to be clear about what you want. The type of seating plan board should reflect the theme of your wedding if possible, along with appropriate place card holders.

When it comes to choosing your place card holders, as previously stated, it is important to keep them in the overall style of the big day. If you are having a traditional wedding, Victorian Style Tea Light Holders would look fabulous. You can then insert ivory and gold trimmed place cards, ideally written in an old-fashioned style font. These would work equally well if you are having a summer garden party style wedding. Your table planner can then be hand-written in calligraphy on stunning parchment paper and - if possible - trimmed with a gold-foiled edge.

If you are a more modern bride, desperate to try something new and unusual why not go for a cute porcelain bud vase as a place card holder? The card slots neatly in the front and the vase can be filled with a precious rose or a pretty gerbera to co-ordinate with your other floral arrangements. These add height, colour and beauty to your reception tables and look fabulous up close and from a distance.

A simple silver place card holder is also a good choice as these co-ordinate well with the silver cutlery usually placed at each setting. They look great with a silver edged place card inserted, especially if the names are written in silver too. They can also double up as favours so guests have a small gift to take away with them at the end of the day. You could tie in the silver theme with your seating plan and go for a silver edged seating plan hand written in silver ink.

Whatever style wedding you are having, remember the following to ensure a stress free wedding: -

-Make sure the seating plan is clear and easy to read

-Co-ordinate place cards, place card holders and seating plan together

-Ensure guests who do not get along are not sitting next to or opposite each other

-If you are using place card holders as wedding favours, remember to tell guests to take them home

-If someone else is writing the place-cards, triple check spellings of names to ensure they are spelt correctly

Good Luck!

A skilled cake designer can come up with an endless spectrum of wedding cake toppers. They can come in any shape or form, the most common ones being the figurines of the bride and the groom, doves, daisies, roses, interlocking hearts, wedding rings, or flowers in a basket; the list is endless. The materials used for toppers can be anything, ranging from glass and porcelain to crystal or a wide range of other materials. Also, wedding cake toppers can be kept as a wedding day souvenir, and are at most times good enough pass off as a showpiece for your drawing room.

For those planning a theme wedding, wedding cake toppers can augment the atmosphere of the wedding reception. A skilled hand can replicate the wedding dress on top of the cake. For fairytale-themed weddings, a replica of the Cinderella glass slipper or a figurine of "Snow White" would be just about perfect; or, for that matter, a small figure of a dragon or a castle. Beach and marine themed weddings can give the wedding cake designer plenty of room to exercise his creativity. The wedding cake toppers can come in a plethora of forms then, like dolphins, seahorses, mermaids, lighthouses or more. For medieval-themed weddings, you can use a miniature knight and maiden as toppers.

A winter wedding also gives the cake designer plenty to work with. For example, crystal snowflakes or snow people can sit atop the cake. Though other materials can be used, glass seems perfect for this theme, as it can reflect the light like icicles. For those from military backgrounds, wedding toppers can be quite intricate. A naval wedding, for instance, can do with an anchor behind the figures of the groom and the bride. For the military wedding, two sabers crossed and placed behind the miniature figures of the couple would be ideal. For Western-themed weddings, cake toppers can range from horses and cows to the cowboy and cowgirl as the bride and groom.

Beaching Wedding is beloved by many couples. It is an outdoor wedding which is less formal. Both you and your guests can walk on the beach with their bare foot. The dressing code can also be less formal. When you consider the wedding cake for your beach wedding theme, it can also be less formal, or to some extend full of fun. You may consider the following issues when you design the cake for your beach wedding.

Size of the cake

In fact there are some common considerations for the wedding cake no matter it is a cake for a beach wedding or not. One of these considerations is the size of the cake. In fact, the way to decide the size of the cake is still the number of guests. This should be a universal formula of wedding cakes for all wedding themes.

Style of the cake

There is no definite style or shape for a wedding cake for a beach wedding theme. However, you may probably start to think about the beach or the sea. How you can capture the notion of the beach or the sea into your wedding cake is probably one of the ways to design the cake. Treating the cake like a sculpture instead of merely a cake can certainly help you to get more ideas.

When it comes to the cake toppers, it can be something interesting and at the same time related to the beach theme. For example, you can try to find toppers which are in the shapes of starfishes or even in the shapes of turtles. Since they are not standard wedding cake toppers, you may need to search for these toppers from bakers who work more on cakes for kids.

Other decorations of the cake can also be followed the notion of beach and sea. For example, you may think of a palm tree when you design your wedding cake decorations.

Flavor of the cake

As in the case of the style, there is no definite flavor for a wedding cake of beach wedding. However, you should consider the high temperature and the sun. A cake which is made of ice-cream will probably not be your choice since it will melt quickly under the sun.

Some Cautions

Since a beach wedding is a bit different from other wedding, there are also some cautions for your wedding cake.

It may probably be quite windy on the beach and the sand may be blown on the cake. In this case you will need to think of some way to protect the cake. It will be wonderful if the protection is also part of the decorations. Even professional designers will go for this idea.

Besides, as discussed above, due to the high temperature on the beach, it will be also a good idea to keep the cake in a cooler place before you cut the cake. To serve the guests, you can also consider ordering mini cakes and pack them in separated boxes so that they can be protected from both the sun and the sand. Hygiene is always the number one consideration when it comes to food.

Many couples decide to give their wedding an original look that will make it one of a kind and memorable to all of their guests. An in their task to achieve this many couples decide to host a theme wedding.

While there are as many themes as couples getting hitch each year, one of the most popular themes nowadays is the peacock wedding theme.

The main colors for this theme are truly gorgeous and couples just adore celebrating and giving this theme their own signature. Blues and greens in different shades are usually combined with silver, white and gold.

But also the peacock theme can take a very different look with non traditional peacock colors. Just using the peacock design, more couples decide to use a different palette. Pinks, purples, lavenders, yellow and red are the most popular unconventional colors used for a peacock theme wedding.

And this theme adapts to almost any type of celebration, whether you want to have a vintage or modern look.

Wedding decorations, attire and favors are just some of the areas where you can make the theme come to life.

Here are 10 quick ideas on how to incorporate the theme to your wedding celebration.

1. Use peacock feathers to enhance a simple wedding invitation design. Tie them to the invitation with a silk ribbon or glue them at a corner for a creative look.

2. Wear a peacock inspired shoe. From the painted ones to those that include peacock feathers around your ankle or over the toe area, they are a great item to enhance your bridal look.

3. Have a peacock feather centerpiece. From the simple single long peacock feather in a vase to more elaborated arrangements combining feathers and flowers, you are sure to have a unique centerpiece with this item.

4. Carry a flower bouquet with some peacock feathers included.

5. change into a peacock inspired gown for your reception

6. Use a pair of decorative peacock birds as cake toppers

7. Carry a peacock feather fan instead of the traditional flower bouquet

8. Make a candle arrangement suitable for the theme by adding a peacock feather string at their base.

9. Have your groom wear a peacock feather as an original boutonniere.

10. If your peacock theme wedding happens around Christmas tis the season by creating an original arrangement placing the classic ball ornament in peacock like colors inside a tall glass vase.

Just with attention to detail you can create an spectacular look for your wedding day. Incorporate one or more of these ideas to have the wedding you always dreamt of.