Practical Unity Candles

For a candle that's only being burned for an hour, unity candle is huge for its size. It takes so much space to keep it and it's a waste of waxes. Fortunately, these days the wedding industry have come up with some alternatives for unity candles. These are some practial unity candles ideas I love :

Engraved Medallion for Unity Candle
You can buy any scented candle of your choice, attach this medallion on the candle, and Voila! You've got your own personalized unity candle. After the wedding you can burn the candle at home and keep the personalization medallion as a keepsake or tie the medallion around your marriage certificate.

Personalized Pedestal Unity Candle Stand
Less is more. The pedestal is one of creative invention for unity candle. With this pedestal unity candle stand, you only need a medium sized candle. After the ceremony, bride can burn the rest of the candle at home and reuse the pedestal stand for special occassion, or display it in the living room as keepsake of the couples memento.

Floating Unity Candle and Vase
Adored by many, I have to say this floating unity candle & vase idea is among one of my favorite wedding stationery. If you think about it, your ceremony only lasts for an hour, who needs a huge candle to burn? The floating candle size is perfect. It such a practical design. Both the floating candle and the vase are reusable. Although sized almost as big as the traditional unity candle, the vase can be displayed in your living room and make a beautiful personalized decoration at home rather than sitting in a box somewhere in your storage.

Wedding Trend: Something Old , Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Green...

Going green is the hottest wedding trends right now. Many couples decided to spend their money wisely by throwing an ecofriendly wedding.

Maria McBride, the wedding style Director at brides magazine said
“Going a little bit green is better than not at all, because every thoughtful action helps our environment,” she said. “Celebrating your wedding with global awareness is a satisfying way to begin a life of commitment together and an important way to guide the marketplace to provide even more environmentally correct business practices.”

So what's the typical "Green Wedding" like?

The Dress: A dress that could be worn again after the wedding. The dress usually made of organic cotton, hemp, soy or silk.
Location: An outdoor garden setting over a large, energy-sucking reception hall.
Menu: Organic, Pesticide-free Food
Dinner Plates: China or disposable plates made out of sugar cane
Utensils: Silverware or disposable utensils made from potato starch
Napkins: Linen napkin or disposable recycled napkin.
Transportation: The groom organized car pools in hybrid vehicles
Gift Registry: Donations to charities foundation that helps saving the earth
Bridesmaid Gifts: Eco Friendly Organic Tote

Asian Chic Wedding a la Lisa Ling

The 33-year old TV Reporter, Lisa Ling ties the knot with Oncologist, Paul Song on Memorial day weekend. She walked down the aisle in a dashing red gown designed by Vivienne Tam. Lisa Ling's wedding reflects her style, personality and the couple's Asian background. The ushers were reportedly dressed in "karate kid" like outfit which gives more character to the wedding.

The reception room were decorated with Asian red lanterns and large painted hand fans. Guests include Kelly Hu, friend and mentor Connie Chung and Ling's close pals, Patricia Herrera and stylish Rachel Zoe.

Lisa Ling has successfully created a wedding that's uniquely hers. She proves that a wedding doesn't have to be white and any bride can look fabulous in any dress color.

Asian Wedding Favors

Wedding Stationery For the Modern Bride

Champagne Flutes Set in a Vase
A rare find and one of a kind of wedding Toasting Flutes. Simple enough to complement any table setting, a set of classic flutes with frosted stems rest inside a glass vase that may be filled with ice or any other decoration to match your event. The champagne flutes in a vase is absolutely unique and it will be something you will treasure as a keepsake. A unique way to toast to your new lives together!

Floating Unity Candle in a Vase
Unlike the traditional unity candle,the floating unity candle vase can be use to decorate your home after the wedding. It's look sleek as a flower vase, look stunningly elegant as a floating candle holder. It will add just the right amount of ambiance and grace to your ceremony and your home after the ceremony. You can add fresh flowers or colored water to vase to match your wedding theme.

Swarovski Rhinestones Cake Top
So, you dream to have a monogram ice carving at your reception, but you have overspend your budget. Now what? This Swarovski Rhinestone Cake Top is the solution for you. These metal letters decorated with Swarovski crystals will look amazing amongst your reception decorations. This beautiful Crystal Cake Top is a rare find and it will bring shines to your wedding picture. You can customize your look by pairing two letters with the heart, two letters with the ampersand, or form a monogram using three letters.