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By Kimberly Bean
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Unique Wedding Web Sites: Do Something Different Sure, almost every wedding has flowers and favors, food and dancing. But how can you go the extra step and do something completely unique? Something that showcases your personality, and gives your guests an event to remember? Here are some uncommon wedding ideas that will turn your wedding day into a party they'll be talking about for years to come. www.bubbygram.com: A nationwide company that supplies impersonators, human disco balls, and Cajun dancers to parties and events, you can order up an Elvis or Joan Rivers for your next party. Their ultimate wedding specialty is a "Let Them Eat Cake" Marie Antoinette dessert table. The catch is - the dessert table is alive! A period-themed woman, complete with powdered wig and face, will move amongst your guests and pass out hors d'ouevres or various desserts. Perfect for a period-themed wedding or informal celebration. www.swallowtailfarms.com: Wow your guests with an awe-inspiring live butterfly release at your celebration. Legend says that if you want a wish to come true, whisper it to a butterfly and set it free. A new twist on the releasing of doves after a ceremony, butterflies of all colors of the rainbow will be a graceful and elegant addition to any wedding ceremony. If you are having a garden or outdoor wedding, releasing butterflies will complete your wedding theme. Or, decorate your entire wedding with butterfly-themed favors and table linens, complete with fresh flowers. The day prior to your wedding, monarch butterflies arrive in an overnight delivery box. Don't worry - they are fed and packaged carefully to avoid injury. There are thermal packs to regulate temperature, and each butterfly is packaged individually. You can choose to give smaller boxes of butterflies to your guests, or to do a mass release.1-2 dozen butterflies is around $90, but the price of each dozen decreases if a large number is ordered. Ideally, one per guest is a nice idea, but if your budget won't allow for that a smaller amount will still be a wonderful addition to your wedding. Butterfly releases are becoming a hot trend at today's weddings, so if you want to have a butterfly release at your party, be sure to book early. www.thefabricofourlives.com: Fabric invitations are becoming a popular way to invite guests to your ceremony and reception. Made of cotton, these fabric invitations and place cards are from Spain, where they are made one sheet at a time. Fabric wedding invitations make a truly memorable token for your guests. Rich colors like forest green and burgundy wine are perfect for a winter wedding, and creamy cotton or bone white will suit any summer wedding. Font style can be chosen by the couple: cursive Gothic or block letters for a modern look. Fabric place cards are a sturdy favor your guests can keep to remember your day. Match them to your wedding colors and theme, and adorn them with flowers or jewels for an artistic keepsake. For a beach wedding, glue a seashell to the corner of a blue or green fabric place card. www.thepulpstudio.com: Enter the site for beautifully crafted handmade invitations. The Betsey invitation - cherry blossoms on fabric tied with a coordinating bow is ideal for an Asian wedding. The bright, tropically colored Kristen invitation will fit with any summer or outdoor wedding theme. Many of their invitations feature an Asian theme: bold red fabrics with Asian characters, Zen-like Japanese invitations. Look for crystal-encrusted wedding invitations and flower-adorned envelopes and cards. Invitations average around $5.75 per invite. http://somdweddings.weddingwindow.com: If you have family or friends far away, or you want to post wedding information for your guests, why not build a wedding website? Choose a theme that fits with your style: elegant and classy or fun and carefree. You can upload pictures, give gift registry information, and add music and graphics to your page that will impress visitors. Couples can sign up for a trial membership for the service, which can be done at any time before your wedding, and maintained afterwards for as long as you like by purchasing 6 month, 12 month, 18 month packages or longer. You can even purchase a CD of your website when it is completed.In the Internet age, online photo sharing is the new photo album, and wedding websites are no exception. Thousands of couples have built wedding websites, and that number is growing everyday. It's not only a unique way to let your family and friends know how your planning is coming along, it's fun to build gorgeous pages and countdown to your big day! www.bigskyastrology.com: Do you believe your wedding date written in the stars? www.bigskyastrology.com seems to think so. Find out if your wedding date is a lucky one, and get a customized report on your wedding date. Or, try the online tutorial to help you choose a lucky date yourself. For astrology believers, wedding dates play an important role in the future happiness of the couple. According to the website, you must keep Venus' sign positions in mind, and pay attention to the sun and moon to maintain a good relationship with your partner.You can even use astrology to plan your wedding with a 30 day wedding planning workshop that is delivered by email or postal service. Figure out the best days to choose a caterer, buy your wedding dress, and send invitations. Also makes a great gift for a bride-to-be. Get a natal chart done to see what your birth day and sign says about your life and current situation. www.lindsayfleming.com/: Looking for an alternative to a formal wedding gown? A great idea for Celtic or Irish weddings, or brides you want to do something different. If you're having a medieval wedding, rich reds and golds make a beautiful color scheme. Use goblets and gold-plated cutlery, and tempt your guests with the traditional five or six course medieval meal. There is a great selection of Celtic wedding bands and women's rings, so couples with Irish heritage may exchange these rings during their vows. Based in Scotland, they have a complete collection of gorgeous medieval wedding dresses and accessories. The "Arran" has an Empire waist, is made of silk, and can be trimmed with Celtic embroidery. The "Carra" is a princess style gown, and the "Kyla" has a dazzling Celtic cross embroidered on the bodice. Chiffon sleeves complete the look. There is an accessories section for veils, headdresses and Celtic gowns. Get inspired today with a medieval themed dress. Prices start at around $1600, and most styles can be shipped anywhere in the world. www.customweddingsongs.com: Can't find the wedding song that's right for you? Or, do you have an idea but no way to express it to your future spouse? Choosing the perfect wedding song can be overwhelming, and some couples don't want to pick an overused ballad or hit song to show their partner how the feel. Your relationship is unique, so let a talented professional create a memorable wedding song for you. Couples give details such as how they met, activities they enjoy, and plans for the future to the musician, and he or she records a quality wedding song. Couples can use it as a first dance song, or as background music for their wedding video. They can be fully customized to reflect the music style the couple prefers - rock, country or folk.They are also a great idea for a father to give to his newlywed daughter, or a mother to give to her new son-in law. Prices start at $299 for custom wedding www.wedding-art.com/: Let wedding artwork speak to your guests - use it as a guestbook in any of a number of themes: "Classy", "sunset" or "moondance" are just a few designs the artist offers. Skip the plain white guest book and add a dazzling touch to your wedding guest book. Not only will you have a wonderful souvenir of your guests wishes for your wedding, you'll have a piece of beautiful art for your home that can be displayed for years to come. The cost ranges from $69 to $169, depending on the style. theorganizedwedding.com: Finally, organize all aspects of your wedding planning, from your budget calculations to your honeymoon travel itinerary. It breaks down data into charts and graphs, and lets you play with your seating plan until you find the one that works for you. Keep track of caterer and florist appointments with the schedule.You can also easily create beautiful invitations and custom printed envelopes for your guests. Rather than try to keep track of who's responded, the RSVP tracker helps manage wedding attendance. Whether you're having a military wedding, a Christian wedding or Gay or Lesbian union, wedding planning software can help. You can perform over 700 wedding planning tasks with the software. Your wedding can be as traditional or daring as you like. Many modern couples are shunning convention in favor of something fresh and new. You'll see these modern twists incorporated into a great deal of wedding ceremonies and receptions. Remember – there is a whole world of online wedding options just waiting to be explored.
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