A Springtime Bridal Shower Luncheon Hosted by Mom!

Spring is all about newness and looking ahead. What a perfect atmosphere for sending off your daughter, the bride, with a bridal shower luncheon imbued with the freshness of the season! Host an intimate gathering that says “hello” to spring with a cheery, yet elegant color palette of yellow and orange infused with green hues. Set it in a cozy venue, just perfect for a group of 8 or so. Then, charm your guests with scrumptious, light party fare plus the prettiest shower favors to take home.

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The Language of Flowers

The Victorians developed a complex language of flowers, assigning to each flower a hidden meaning. A suitor could express his love with a single flower or send a complete message in a mixed bouquet. Fond thoughts in these floral greetings were not restricted to lovers - a woman might send a close friend or relative a nosegay to show her affection. Today, using this language is a romantic and fun way to create your bouquet. Here are some of today's more popular flowers and their meanings.

• Bells of Ireland - luck


• Calla Lily - elegance


• Dahlia - elegance & dignity


• Four-leaf Clover - be mine


• Forget-me-not - true love


• Ivy - dependance


• Lavender - devotion


• Lilac (purple) - first emotion of love


• Lilac (white) - youthful innocence


• Lily (white) - purity


• Roses
  Red - true love
  White - eternal love, silence or innocence
  Yellow - friendship or dying love
  Pink - grace
  Dark Pink - gratitude
  Light Pink - desire, passion, joy of life
  Coral or Orange - desire, passion
  Lavender - love at first sight
  Red & White together - nuity
  Red & Yellow together - joy, happiness & excitement


• Sunflower - pure & lofty thoughts


• Tulips (red) - declaration of love


• Tulips (yellow) - hopeless love

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The New Akron/Canton Magazine is Out!

Just released! The latest editon of Today's Bride Magazine for the Akron/Canton area is available. Check out our website for a list of retailers that carry the magazine.

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Real Wedding from Genevieve Nisly

An absolutely beautiful wedding shot by Genevieve Nisly Photography.
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Several Today's Bride vendors were part of this very special Valentine's Day wedding; West Side Bakery, Moonstruck Productions, Bridal Consulting by Eileen Benson, and Jerry Bruno Productions. Be sure to check out our website for more information on these and many more professional wedding vendors.

Exciting 2009 Wedding Favor Ideas

Apart from the gown that the bride wears or the taste of the food or the ambiance of the reception, another thing that guests remember about a wedding is the favors or thank you gifts given out by the newly married couple. Wedding keepsakes that are neither useful nor beautiful usually collect dust and cobwebs in the attic or basement of guests. However, the ones that are adorable and functional usually end up in the living room, bedroom or kitchen of the guests. If you want your wedding day to be modern and unforgettable, then you might want to carefully choose the favors that you are going to give your guests. Don't have any idea? Below are some exciting wedding favors 2009 ideas.

Whatever your wedding theme is, candles and candle holders are good ideas for wedding favors to give to your guests and sponsors. However, just make sure that the candles you choose are hip, modern or elegant-looking. If you want wedding favors that are sweet and charming, there are many candle holders and tea lights that are shaped into hearts, butterflies, flowers, wedding cakes, and even castles. There are also candles and holders with novelty designs such as poker chips if you want to get married in Las Vegas, lucky elephants if you have an Asian theme wedding and even seashells for those who are celebrating beach wedding.

Apart from candles, thank you gifts that are practical are also appreciated by your guests. Some wedding favors 2009 that are both useful and tasteful include coasters, bottle stoppers, bottle openers, luggage tags, wine glasses, fans, letter openers and even salt and pepper shakers. Whatever type of wedding favor you choose, make sure that it is aligned with your theme. If you have a traditional or elegant church wedding, you can always choose wedding favors that are silver or metallic, examples are heart-designed bottle openers or autumn leaf bottle stoppers. If you have a winter wedding, then a snowflake-designed silver bookmark is desirable.

Some people prefer their wedding celebration to be novel and unique. If this is what you like, then the favors that you give to your guests should also reflect the light and fun ambiance in your wedding. The wedding favors 2009 that might match your fresh and quirky wedding include cruise ship inspired luggage tags or coasters, apple-shaped peelers, wildflower seeds, heart-shaped cookie cutters, frosted wine glass shades, wacky refrigerator magnets, and even bee-shaped ceramic honey pots.

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Finding the Perfect Reception Site

So your getting married and now it's time to plan your big day. This might seem like a daunting task but with a little bit of pre-planning it can be a lot of fun. Here are some things to consider when you start to search for the perfect place to hold your wedding reception.

1. If these walls could talk: Big venues often hold more than one event at a time, so find out what's happening on your target date and where. You don't want your guests to be shouting over the sounds or another band or seminar speaker next door.

2. Size Does Matter: Get a ballpark idea of who's invited and round out that number to help target your search for the perfect space. Remember, the space may look roomy now but it will fill up fast with a band setup, buffet, tables, chairs and decorations.

3. Hell is other people: If you want something intimate, don't hold your event in a public spot like a park or garden unless you rent it. Strangers may walk by and look, or even make comments.

4. Room with a view: Give your guests a little feast for their eyes. Pick a location that offers something visual such as a city skyline or a sunset overlooking the ocean. If you choose a historic building or museum, look at the architectural details, wall hangings and floor coverings.

5. Praying to the parking Gods: If you are having a city wedding, look for a lot nearby and negotiate a flat rate to validate your guests' passes. Opting for a bus or trolley may be a solution to inadequate parking facilities.

by JASMINE MACDONALD

The Perfect Pair Of Wedding Shoes

You have such a lot to get through on the day of your wedding - vows at the altar, a photo shoot at the esplanade, cake cutting and carousing at the wedding banquet. It's small wonder that many a blushing bride hasn't wilted by midday. A little attention paid to your wedding shoes will go a long way to keeping you beaming on your special day.

Your signature style
In your wedding trousseau, your shoes are your primary accessory. They should serve the two pronged ideal of comfort and quality. Designer shoes are the perfect complement to a gorgeous gown that glitters with crystals and accentuates your curves. Your taste in style will be amplified when your feet are nestling in a pair of satin stilettos similar to the ones worn by celebrities at gala ceremonies. Whether the fabric is silk or satin, an exquisitely designed pair of wedding shoes will instantly become the centre of comment and conjecture among the bevy of beautiful ladies who are invited to your wedding reception.

The right fit
Your choice of shoes should add elegance, grace and grandeur to your wedding outfit. Open toe wedding shoes with low or medium heels offer your pedicured feet a snugly cushioned experience. The gentle curve of your stockinged heels will be exposed in satin slippers clipping the floor at every step. In high heels you'll command your guests with your hips swinging as you stride in confidence. Perfect grooming with a touch of class will send stars twinkling in your eyes.

Finding the perfect pair
You certainly want to stand out when the finale of your wedding arrives and you dance the wedding waltz with your newly married husband to a hushed and admiring audience. Their gazes will linger on your feet as you twirl with ease on the dance floor, keeping time to the string quartet's rendition of the 'Blue Danube'.

To help you locate that elusive pair of perfect shoes you might consider doing the following:

* Shop for your shoes at the same time you decide on your wedding gown. You could start by visiting specialist stores that stock lines of impressive shoes with artistic touches. Your shoe choice should be based mainly on how it complements the gown. If there's a mismatch between shoes and gown, your memories of your special day might not be so rosy.

* Have your shoes specially designed for you. Your feet are unique to you and having shoes designed to exactly fit them will ensure that you feel as if you're practically walking on air. A good designer will take scrupulous measurements of your feet and then assess the shape of your ankle and the arc of your sole before crafting a creative design. This tailor made pair of shoes will be perfectly suited to both your temperament and your toes.

Above all else, your wedding shoes must make you feel delighted. They must add a spring to your step as you sashay down the aisle ready to make the man of your dreams the luckiest individual in the crowd.

You can savour your matrimonial day with designer wedding shoes in silk or satin, high heels or slippers. At My Glass Slipper (www.myglassslipper.com), you’ll find the perfect pair that turns you into a Princess.

RONALDO PATRIC