The headpiece for your wedding can take several forms, including a ring of flowers, a veil, a headpiece, or a halo. Another somewhat traditional selection is the wedding tiara, which is definitely an elegant addition to your attire; it can make you look and feel like a princess.
Price
As with many of your purchasing choices and selections, there are several thousand suppliers advertising on the Internet from which to purchase a wedding tiara. The prices can range of under to over 0, and like anything else, there are a wide variety of styles and prices. Look at several designs and then search for them (or similar items) on auction or sale; some Internet retailers also have clearance prices, as do bridal shops in your area.
Selection
A tiara can be decorated with pearls or pearl-like beads, and some have hints of color. Before deciding on a tiara, you should know what type of hairdo you want, and whether or not it must be crafted around the tiara. If you are going for a western look, there is even a wedding tiara made to fit on the front of your cowboy hat.
With or Without
The question of whether or not to wear a veil with your tiara is a truly individual decision. You want to look stunning, without taking away the attention from your dress. If your dress is simple, a wedding tiara can make it look elegant. If your dress is full of beading and sequins, or has a high neck or long sleeve, a veil with the tiara may be a bit too much. Some of the loveliest tiaras sparkle with rhinestones; others provide a quiet wreath of silk roses.
Selection
One Internet retailer offers suggestions about which type of wedding tiara to purchase based on the shape of your face. There may be a few bridal shops near you that will allow you to take several tiaras home to try on with your dress, but most will ask you to bring in your dress so you can try them all on in the store. Make sure there is a return option before you become the proud owner of more than one tiara. If purchasing the tiara online, you will most likely not be able to return it.
Price
The price of a wedding tiara will vary, depending on style, size, and degree of ornate detailing. Start with the store where you bought your dress. They may have some pictures that you can examine, or some you can try on, before you start searching for a price or design. You may be able to get a discount buying it with your dress, but dont settle if you dont like it. There are always more places to look to find the perfect wedding tiara.
Are You Planning a 50th Wedding Anniversary Party?
If you're planning a 50th wedding anniversary party for your parents or close friends, there are a few things to consider. Since gold is the traditional symbol for a 50th wedding anniversary, you'll likely want to incorporate gold into the dcor. You can do that inexpensively with gold ribbon, gold candles, or by adding gold stars to ivory candles.
Although you won't have any trouble assembling a guest list just because the couple has had 50 years to accumulate friends and associates, this is the perfect kind of party for a small, intimate gathering. If you invite 6 or 8 couples, there will be time to go around the room and listen to each other tell stories about the golden couple.
When you are planning a 50th wedding anniversary party, you have to choose whether it will be a surprise to the golden couple or if they will be in on the planning. Unless you are very close to them, it isn't advisable for this kind of party to be a surprise. Women, especially start dreaming about planning a 50th wedding anniversary party much like they once dreamed of getting married in the first place. She or they might have plans of what kind of party they would like this to be.
Did you know you can request greetings from the White House for the occasion? For people who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary or their 80th birthday and beyond, the White House will send a card signed by the president for the happy occasion. They ask that you send your request six weeks before the event and they will send the greeting out ten days before the event.
If you have access to memorabilia, a scrapbook detailing their 50 years together would make a wonderful gift. Old pictures, accomplishments, mementoes, highs and even some lows could be chronicled here. A video would also make a great gift as would a video of the party. A short skit based on some aspect of the couple's life together could serve as the entertainment. You also want to leave time for toasts and warn guests ahead of time that you'll be calling on them to toast the special couple.
Presents can be a sticky subject. Some people choose to ask for donations to a favorite charity in lieu of gifts. Some people still bring a gift. There's no right or wrong answer on this. As you are planning a 50th wedding anniversary party, keep the wishes of the golden couple in mind and try to honor any requests they have made.
