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The Royal Windsor wedding between Prince Harry, 33 and Meghan Markle 38, slated for May 19, 2018 is probably going to be the wedding for 2018. It promises to be a grand affair and everyone is increasingly looking forward to the big day. The news making rounds is that Harry and Meghan are inviting almost 3,000 people to celebrate with them in Windsor. The invited guests who are to watch the procession are people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
According to the statement released by Kensington Palace regarding the royal nuptials, the wedding will be a moment of fun and joy that will reflect the characters of the Bride and Groom. So many performers have indicated their interest and preparedness to perform if called upon by the royal couple. On February 27, Mel B. a.k.a. Scary Spice all but confirmed that she and the rest of the Spice Girls would be performing at the royal wedding.
One of the highlights of the last British royal wedding in 2011 was the soundtrack provided by English singer Ellie Goulding. Whether she gets to perform again or not, there are other potential singers to look forward to in May. Some entertainers who have indicated interest include Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, British grime artist Stormzy amongst others who have volunteered and revealed how fulfilled they would be if they are allowed to perform.
Prince Harry is reported to have many A-list musician friends like Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams and Coldplay have performed in events associated with him in the past. This means getting the best of the best performers will be no problem at all. Markle is also known to have an impressive musical taste that includes favorites like Maggie Rogers, the Crystal Fighters, and Janelle Monae among other artists.
Worried about how to look great for your beach wedding? It’s quite a dilemma to find the perfect balance between a wedding look and a look that’s true to the casual beach vibe. For instance, wearing a big dress and a pair of heels might make you look overdressed for your own wedding. Instead, you’d want to go for lightweight dresses that won’t inhibit movement around the beach. Take a look at some of these style tips so you can get a good idea about how you should dress up for your beach wedding.
Bridal wear tips
Regardless of where you’re having your wedding, choosing the perfect dress is all about being true to your personal style and knowing your body shape. What looks great on one bride may not be such a good idea for another. You’re lucky if you have an hourglass figure because almost everything would look great on you. Maybe you’d want to go for a tight-fitting skirt that will hug your body in all the right places. Low-cut necklines, halter necks, and strapless gowns are ideal for highlighting your curves.
While halter necks and strapless dresses are also flattering for those with a pear-shaped body, sheath gowns and pleats are a big no-no. For women with this body type, a dress with a detailed bodice is great for drawing attention towards the upper body. On the other hand, full-figured and V-shaped women would want to go for empire waistlines and deep V-necks to create a balance.
Groom’s styling tips
Your groom could rock the tailored white shirt for a beach wedding and pair it with linen trousers. Throw on a well-fitted summer blazer and a pair of boat shoes for a classy look. You could even ditch the trousers for a pair of tailored shorts for a more fun and chic look. To add a funky touch to this look, you could add a bowtie and a pair of derby shoes with beach-inspired boutonnieres and cufflinks.
There are endless ways to try on different styles and add a personal touch to your wedding attire. You can find more beach wedding look ideas from the below beach wedding infographic.
Being a wedding planner involves a lot of organization to make sure you get all of your jobs done on time, and have a happy bride and groom in the end. You want to make sure that you have a very good grip on your productivity that way you will never have to worry about anything slipping through your fingers. If you struggle with productivity, you may want to incorporate some of these tips into your life so you can make sure that you take care of all the things you need to do.
One great productivity tip to start doing is to use lists or an app that creates lists. Many people need to have a written list of things that need to be done, as the human brain cannot handle remembering a lengthy list of things. If you download an app for your phone or tablet, these this will often help you store a number of lists and you can keep them separate for each party you are planning.
Another great tip is turn off all of your distractions when you are working. If you are trying to get a number of things done that need your attention and focus, turn off your phone or tablet and stay off of social media. These things will cause you to lose your focus and ultimately, not get your job done.
You can also search through your day and see when you are most productive. What time of day are you more likely to get all of your jobs done? If you are someone who is more productive at night, maybe you should save all of your big tasks for then. On the contrary, if you only do things well in the morning, focus your energy on that part of the day and it will help you get everything done.
Find ways to rid your life of stress to help you out as well. If you love to run or swim, use these outlets to help you find your inner peace, that way when you go back to work, you will go back with a clear head and a much more productive mindset.
It is important to have great productivity as a wedding planner. You will often have to juggle many jobs at the same time, and when you have a seamless plan that will allow you to do so, you will easily be able to get all of those jobs and tasks done with no problem at all.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
When it comes to a wedding dress, this is where the bride can make her statement and showcase her own character. Romantic, sheer sleeves are taking over some runway dresses while others are going for the waltz ball gown look. Claire Pettibone and Lian Carlo are making blue the new white with their sophisticated misty blue gowns. Also hitting the runway is a cozy sweater dress that is sure to catch your eye for a winter wedding. If you are looking for a playful dress, then just add some fringe to your wedding success. The fringe will sure turn some heads, while you dance the night away in style.
Food, Food, and More Food
This year it is all about presentation! There is beautiful food that feels like an intimate dinner party with your closest friends and family. Awesome crafty cocktails are being served at elaborate spirit stations, featuring his and her cocktails. Some are going for the wow factor and hiring interactive chefs for an awesome dinner hour. There is a new trend hitting the cocktail hour that features mini bites of food that was eaten on the first date.
What Location?
The location can set the whole mood for the wedding and your theme. A wild west barn house dream, an airy beach spot, a simply quant setting, a ballroom fit for a princess, a cute church sanctuary, or a castle in the hills, it will sure get a thrilling review. It will make it a charming and memorable event.
Get Up And Dance!
The entertainment will be a show stopping decision and keep the guest craving for more. Get creative and festive with a steel drum band. You can hear the sounds of the island and the Caribbean in the way the drum sounds. You can get a festive feel for this during cocktail hour. The sound of the steel drum will sure make your wedding a time to remember.
Sweet Endings
The wedding cake is getting accompanied by smaller sweet treats. While cakes are getting designed with elegant graphics, simple plain tier are getting geared up for video displays. This is the perfect marriage between sweet and technology. A doughnut wall is also trending with a variety of frozen delights. Get creative with an ice cream station for a 70's retro sensation.
The day is less than 48 hours away and planning is going on as expected. You are busy and tired but not weary. Oh you are so looking forward to this day. After all, it is your wedding day!
Yet, there is this thought that keeps coming up, refusing to go away. You wondered if it is really necessary. But deep down, you know it's one of the things that will make your wedding day such a wonderful one. It is called Wedding Rehearsals.
So here you are, planning for not just one event but two.
Do not despair. We are here to show you how to make the rehearsal perfect, with the things you need to do and put in place.
Decide the Host: The bride's parents traditionally pay for the wedding costs while the groom's side takes care of the rehearsal. But roles are fast changing these days. Today, both sets of parents (bride and groom) can share the wedding costs. If that is the case, then you and your fiancé needs to handle the costs of the rehearsal. Settle this first and plan the event according to your purse.
Go Casual: Wedding rehearsals ought to be low-key. Essentially, since it is meant to be a get-together before the big day. Many people will be meeting for the first time, a casual dress code will help loosen the atmosphere and makes everyone relax.
Choose a fun theme: Let your imagination run wild. This could be your last chance at attempting something daring. Remember, during the wedding, everything is neat and ironed. But rehearsals are meant to be informal and casual. You can build your party around your cultural background or even play-up the wedding's location, for instance, if there are some vineyards around, have a wine and cheese tasting party.
Get a Live Music: the main goal of the wedding rehearsal dinner is to help break the ice for everyone. Nothing does this better than a good meal and a live Steeldrum Music. Our background music encourages conversations, helps make the atmosphere restful and soothing. We are budget friendly music therapy.
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Usually with the turn of the calendar, it stirs within us plans of success, excitment, and a prosperous year. We plan to do more, waste less time, be more organized, prepare better, and plan way ahead. All noble pursuits and worthy of the effort.
We would like to give you some suggestions that will help you in the year ahead, at least when it comes to events that CAISO could be an answer to your planning questions. We could be the "Yes!" to probably more of your questions than you realized.
YES! CAISO can do events that are small and large. We are able to send just a few musicians to your event or the entire full band. We can work with you for any sized budget.
YES! It is wonderful to have a live band at birthday and anniversary parties as well as weddings. Having live music makes any event special - it isn't just something reserved for the more elegant events. It is affordable and makes everything have a flair that only live bands can give an event. CAISO's style of music is sure to make it a happy, carefree, joyful event.
YES! We will do events from a sweet sixteen to a corporate affair. Not only do we do these wide range of events, we have experience doing them and know just what is needed from us to make these different types of events a success. The song list and entertainment and ambiance for different events can be very different - we have the professional experience needed and will deliver just what you need.
YES! We are the band you need for a corporate event, large public event, charity event, or corporate branding launch. We have headlined large public community events to special events launching corporate branding - we've done it for years! Just contact us and our booking manager, Mike King, can discuss with you the special needs of your event and work with you to make your event planning a success.
YES! We know your wedding is special and there is not another band that is more equipped to handle your event. While we do a wide variety of events on a monthly basis - we pride ourselves on being the band that Brides and Wedding Planners most often seek when looking for a professional live band. Our music and song list is perfect to get your guests in a happy, fun, and carefree mood. Our professionalism means you have nothing to worry about once you have contracted us - we pride ourselves on our excellent reputation, one that has endured for many years.
We are ready to answer any questions we haven't yet addressed - just contact us.
YES! It is easy to book us for an event, just visit our booking page.
YES! We would love to be your band for your event - we promise you will be more than happy with your choice. So put us in your planner, put us in your address book, keep us in the corner of your mind, share news of our band with your friends, family, and co-workers. No more worry of how to find entertainment or music for your event - we've got that covered for you - you can check that off of your planning list now. Already you're ahead in 2016 and sure to make it a memorable and successful year.
Oh, and another one on your to do list - "Need a new ring tone, one that's happy and upbeat in this cold winter season" - we've got that covered for you too with free ringtone downloads.
Here's to a great 2016 - we're looking forward to helping you make it a memorable and festive one - with each note of our steeldrums! Happy New Year!
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, and for many brides it comes down to their wedding bridal hair. If you’re looking for a few tips to look incredible on your wedding day, then consider the following bridal trends inspired by celebrities.
Absent of bridal hair pieces, this look is completely glamorous and very simple. Elegant and classic, your hairstylist will use hairspray and a curling iron to complete this look. Add a pop of bright red lipstick to get the whole celebrity affect.
Show off your neck and shoulders with a soft upstyle look that leaves a few tendrils bouncing around your face or pull back all of your hair into a soft low bun for a sensual romantic look. If you’re a small girl, then an upstyle will make you look taller while giving you a beautiful silhouette. If your dress is strapless, this look is ideal. Also, if you want a look that works well with bridal hair accessories, then this is it. Your hair dresser can secure the style with a clip or bridal hair pieces of your choice.
Wedding bridal hair is a big decision, but if you have the right hairdresser and are quite sure about the look you want, then you’ll undoubtedly be happy about the way you look at your wedding.
Get inspired by photos of celebrity hairstyles including short, long, fixed up or down in the
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Did you know that 55% of all weddings have a hashtag?
Build buzz and animate the experience with wedding hashtags. Planning a wedding can be stressful, so make time for fun. Get ideas for hashtags that celebrate your wedding experience. We share 5 tips to help create memorable hashtags for your big day.
Step 1. Begin with the basics.
Use your first, last and nicknames as your starting point. Remember the catchy name that your friends gave you in college? Well, this may be the time you actually own it; use it in a fun way to get guests to remember the hashtag and share salutations about the big day.
Step 2. Numbers set your hashtag apart.
If you have a common name then your hashtag may get swamped in cyberspace. If you can't come up with any quirky tags, using the year or date of your wedding is an easy way to make it your own. There may be many of #MikeandMary in the world, but you'll probably be the only #MikeandMary33015!
Step 3. Wordplay.
Have fun with this part of your wedding. Express your creativity using alliterations, rhymes, synonyms and puns for a hashtag that's both clever and festive.
Step 4. Do your hashtag homework.
A hashtag check before you post or tweet, can save time, energy and embarrassment. If there's already something connected to a hashtag you want to use, first see how many photos are associated with the tag. If there are only a few photos that are not wedding related then it should be okay to use that hashtag. However, if there are wedding photos linked to that hashtag, then consider adding numbers such as the date to make your tag unique.
Step 5. Share the word.
Once you’ve picked a hashtag, it’s time to tweet it out. Give your bridal party the greenlight and put the tag on your save the date announcements. Have a reminder sign at the wedding to encourage guest to share shout outs of love on your big day.
Looking for a hack to help you hashtag?
The tips above can spark creativity but if writer’s block has you frustrated, take the stress out of wedding hashtags by using a free wedding hashtag generator. I found this webgem courtesy of weddingwire.com. It’s user friendly and generates fun hashtags in seconds. Try it for yourself click here
Blending cultural traditions together to create a splendid wedding and reception can be an rewarding. As you begin planning consider which ethnic and religious components mean the most to you and you partner.Creating a wedding that demonstrates respect for both cultures can be absolutely fabulous.
First things first, sit down a talk to your fiancé about which traditions are most important to you. Then consider the budget, date, venue, and fancey frills. Communication is key, be open about what to include in the ceremony, be mutually respectful of each others opinions.
Next, talk with both of your families (it may be best to do this separately) to consider their advice in the ceremony planning. Let them know that you would like to respect family traditions and combine them in the planning process.
8 Tips to Consider when planning a culturely mixed wedding:
Invitations: Send out two sets of invitations.
Venue: Consider a neutral site such as Park, Ballroom, Scenic Clubhouse, or non-relegious location.
Decor: Set up should include both cultures. Make your families feel good by using flowers and candles as centerpieces that represent both cultures.
Programs: Use 2 sets in same style and theme. Bride and Groom could write a personal note on the bottom in each program to demonstrate their respective culture.
Music: Use a mix of music from both cultures, instrumental music can provide seamless transitions and set an endearing climate.
Reading: Alternate reading in both languages as part of the ceremony. Consider saying the vows in both languages so that the family and friends understand completely.
Reception: Plan seating so that people sit with someone they can communicate with and enjoy the festive occassion.
Menu: Getting the right food for everyone is a awesome task. Try buffet style to have two separate stations catering to both cultures. Or if you are using a menu, have options designed around both cultures. Find a caterer in your area to help you plan the best meal for your reception.
Remember, every couple is different, your wedding is about you and your spouse. It is the beginning of a journey in matrimony that will take you to places you have never been. Merge your style, values, and characteristics together to create a beautiful and unique event that collaborates both cultures.
Finally, you are now capping your long engagement with a grand wedding. You can already hear the bells ring from afar. You envision people smiling as you and your special someone exchange wedding vows. And that magical kiss—who doesn’t want to witness that magical kiss? But let me pop out your fanciful bubbles. Yes, you’ve got a ring, now what?
Wedding nuptial preparation can be a tedious process. Consider the following tasks: selecting theme/venue, picking a dress, choosing the date, catering and entertainment, finalizing guest list all need careful consideration. It can be an overwhelming process and for that, “Brides Planning a Wedding” eBook can be your introduction for bridal trends and unique wedding ideas.
This FREE eBookwill guide you along the way to finally make your vision come true. Here are some of the things that “Brides Planning a Wedding” can help you with:
Making a wedding checklist:wedding planning 101 always starts with a do-it-yourself checklist.
Doing a timeline of task - avoid cramming that can ruin the positive mood of a supposed-to-be happy day.
Choosing invitations: Choosing the right graphics designer or a wedding invitation printer is one of the first things you will have to face.
Selecting wedding vendors and venues: Where will you get your wedding necessities? Where will your wedding be? These are just two of the frequently asked questions of marrying couples.
Organizing catering and theme: What will be your wedding motif? What will you serve in your wedding’s reception?
Choosing musicians and entertainment: Yes, entertainment is one of the staples in every wedding event.
Budgeting 101: There are many ways on how to budget your wedding, and it will be best to learn them so you can save more for other things.
Groom preparation tips: Your wedding planning checklist should not only be all about bridal trends. Grooms must also know how to prepare for this wonderful experience.
