Whether you're planning a beach themed party or wedding, these picks will be an instant hit among your guests.

One of the joys I get from giving gifts is seeing the face of my loved ones as they open their presents.  For me, presentation is everything and I put as much thought into the wrapping as I do picking out the gift itself. 

I choose wrapping paper with a theme and make sure the bow is positioned just right.  I even like to match the gift tag to the wrapping paper.  If the wrapping paper is adorned with Santa and his sleigh then a similar image will be on the gift tag.

If you are like me and want to add a personal touch to your holiday gifts, try this free gift tag template.  

To complete the look, 

• Place your gift in a Kraft mailing box.
• Attach the gift tag with glue dots.
• Tie the tag to the box with a satin bow,  jute cord or embellish with lace dollies.  

Your family would love the wrapping so much they won't want to open the gift.

Happy Holidays.

In today’s economic crunch most people are seeking ways to save money on things that don’t seem necessary. Brides are no different when shopping for their wedding. In trying to save a few bucks, you may be considering not providing favors for your guests. While this may seem like a good idea now, it is something you’ll no doubt regret later.

Giving favors to wedding guests is a time-honored tradition that dates back to the sixteenth century, when European aristocrats would present guests with small boxes of sugar cubes (a precious commodity in those times). The tradition has carried over to present day, often couples will present their guests with sweets. Giving favors is a singularly special way of thanking your guests for being a part of your special day.

For those who are trying to save money, or are looking for an original way to partake in this important tradition, there are a limitless number of ideas for favors. Your favors should reflect your style and the tone of your wedding. This can be done in many different ways. Sweets are the traditional gift given, so consider baking homemade cookies and putting them in bags with a thank-you note attached. For the environmentally-minded, consider giving individually potted plants, or seed packets. When your guests take these gifts home and plant them, they’ll be sure to remember your wonderful wedding. For a crafty bride, consider making your own candles or soaps with a signature scent.

Overall, wedding favors should be something that your guests will appreciate, and will make them remember you and your wedding day. Your guests bring you gifts, and giving them a small token in thanks is an honorable gesture that they will be grateful for.

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Divine Events offer a complete line of wedding products such as bridal jewelry, ring bearer pillows, guest books, invitations, favors personalized gifts and much more.

We provide event coordination services to clients that find planning functions time consuming due to family, work and community responsibilities.  We have packages available for every budget to give you the maximum benefit for your time and money.

 The owner/coordinator has over seven years of event planning experience in the corporate setting.  In addition, has spent many years assisting family & friends with planning events such as award ceremonies, weddings, vow renewal ceremony, birthday parties, baby showers and dinners.

More and more brides are choosing to accent their flower girls’ wedding-day attire with the addition of fairy wings. In times long gone by, flower girls preceded the wedding couple up the aisle, strewing the walk with grains for good luck, fertility, and prosperity. Today, the feel of the flower girl’s duties is much the same. There is a universal “awww,” that emerges from the bridal guests when the flower girl enters a wedding.

Most brides choose a dress for their flower girl that is either A) a miniature version of their own or B) modeled after the bridal party, theme or color scheme. This makes the flower girl unique and beautiful (but not more beautiful than the bride!).  So, playing up her youthful, girly role can be super fun.

Why not spice up this tradition with a trendy alternative? Fairy wings can enhance the mood of your wedding, adding an air of wispiness. Fairy wings at a wedding suggest a whimsical and fairy-tale feel to the occasion, and can make your wedding even more romantic.

Fairy wings are easily obtained for your flower girls both online and in stores. In addition, they can be easily made by the DIY bride. A pair of wire hangers and some tulle add up to a mystical little flower girl.

For those questioning the emerging tradition, garbing your flower girl with wings can add to her enjoyment of the day. After all, what little girl hasn’t dreamed of being a fairy princess? Your guests, also, are not likely to forget how fabulous you looked, with little fairies flying around on your wedding day!

Weddings are a time of celebration and merriment. Your wedding should be all about you; so, you should be sure to play a big role in finalizing plans. For many people, there’s something simply adorable about a little guy walking down the aisle in a miniature tux, carrying a dainty little pillow with a pair of rings tied to it.

But... what if you want to stray from the norm a little and choose an alternative to the traditional ring pillow?

One trendy alternative to a ring pillow is a ring bowl. These shallow bowls are often personalized with the couples names and wedding date. Many have ribbons that allow the rings to be tied down.

Another option for young children to carry is a stuffed animal. Clothing for plush toys is easily obtained, and your “ring bear” could be garbed in wedding apparel, with the rings safely around his neck. This would make your ring bearer more comfortable too, if they don’t have a problem with carrying a stuffed toy.

Ring nests are growing in popularity. These are an easy DIY project. With some Spanish moss and other supplies, a little bird’s nest can easily escort your rings up the aisle.

There are also a number of couples that are choosing to have decorative boxes hold the rings. This is viewed as a more masculine container to carry the ring in, as some ring bearers think a dainty pillow is too feminine.

If you’ve chosen not to have a ring bearer, a trendy option is to place the rings inside of a silver rose ring holder, which can then be placed in the maid of honor’s bouquet. This will blend with the rest of the flowers, while concealing the rings until they are needed.

Your wedding is all about you, and should be something that you’ll have memories of forever. Although the method of conducting the rings up the aisle may not seem like a major detail in the grand scheme of things, it’s the little details that you’ll remember for years to come.

  Your wedding is the one day when you can do whatever you like and no one can stop you. (Or at least, that’s what most brides like to hope.) The colors are yours to choose, and no doubt you’ve seen a million color schemes and wedding themes that you love. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, consider a peacock themed wedding. This bold fashion is becoming very popular, yet is unique and trendy.

The striking colors characteristic of peacocks make for an elegant wedding day. Imagine the blue, green, and gold oozing through your wedding day. These bold colors may seem a little out-of-the-ordinary for a wedding, but that’s because they are (although the trend is growing).

If you’re wondering how to achieve this fabulous look at your wedding, consider sticking peacock feathers in your bridesmaid’s bouquets; having a gold aisle runner; teal tablecloths; purple boutonnieres; the list goes on and on. The only limitation on your wedding day is your own imagination, and with the internet even that is almost limitless.

Your wedding day is all about you, and it should reflect your style and fashion. Bold colors and bright themes, the possibilities are at your fingertips. Use your imagination, and create a wedding day that neither you, your new spouse, or your guests will ever forget.

One’s wedding is the epitome of excitement and the time for making memories. The ceremony is a symbol of the couple’s first steps in entering a partnership of a lifetime while creating a beautiful bond. The wedding day every girl dreams of is the greatest of them all. However, after accepting engagement rings to saying “I do” there may be a whirlwind of frustrations and overwhelming moments. The best way to steer clear of unwanted setbacks is to start planning early. This allows more tasks to be done avoiding getting swamped when tiny details and expectations do not pan out.

When you are already wearing the engagement ring and are set to plan your dream wedding, you will need a guide to get started. There are lots of things to prepare for - the wedding itself, the reception, clothes, and motifs. It is hard to figure out where to start. With a guide, you can get everything done in a prioritized manner.