The Budget Bride by Marjorie

We have a guest, Marjorie, blogging today with wonderful ideas for your wedding that will help keep you within budget - inexpensive, yet beautiful all the same.

The Budget Bride

Congratulations! You’ve just become engaged and you’re dreaming of a beautiful summer wedding. You find tons of information browsing Internet wedding sites—but then, something takes your breath away. You read on TheKnot.com, a popular wedding website, where newlyweds spent an average of $28,427 on their wedding and related events in 2012. That’s way out of your budget range. Can you have your dream wedding parties for a fraction of that cost?  

Party World (partywedding.com) to the rescue! Yes, you can have an elegant wedding, engagement party, bridal shower, and bachelorette party—on a budget. For 30 years, Party World, a Tacoma-based family business, has helped hundreds of couples select elegant invitations, decorations, centerpieces, tableware, and favors from its huge collection of colors and styles for every budget and taste. 

Bulk Confetti

This Tacoma-based wedding resource is available nationwide, through its website at partywedding.com, where you can browse through wedding themes (such as Western or seashore or butterflies)  and color combinations  (such as black and white, gray and yellow, pink and brown) and get ideas for what is possible on a limited budget. At the click of your mouse, you can order all of your wedding accessories, table decorations, invitations, catering supplies, balloons, confetti, and attendants’ gifts in whatever quantity you need. Shipping is free for orders of $65 or more. 

Corby Howell of partywedding.com is a great resource person if you have questions or need ideas. As a first step, she says, browse the website’s wedding section, and select a decorating theme and coordinating colors. Some of the most popular themes have been Love Birds, Vintage, Luau, Butterfly, Daisy, Beach, Red Wedding, Country Western, and Calla Lily weddings, and ideas are constantly being updated. 

Many couples plan the wedding and parties around a color, the season of the wedding, or the flowers (or snowflakes) appropriate to the season. You can browse through all the color choices in tableware, accessories, and cake tops to get ideas. There are also custom-made pew bows in the color of your choice. 

Corby notes that wedding and party accessories are available in ensembles, which generally include a matching guest book, pen with holder, ring pillow, flower girl basket, and unity candle. There are cake servers and knife sets, toasting glasses, and cake tops that coordinate with the set as well. You will find lovely Burlap, Feathers, Butterfly, Cowboy, Rose, Rustic ensembles, and many more to fit your theme or color scheme.

Bell and Dove Centerpiece

Partywedding.com also has a wonderful selection of solid colors for tableware and napkins to match any theme. One elegant touch is to choose custom-printed napkins. You can find napkin printing on the website, with excellent customer service. There are also coordinating table decorations for the reception and parties with everything you need—table covers, table centerpieces, and confetti, as well as place cards and place card holders. To complete the theme, chose hanging decorations, such as dangling cutouts, streamers, hanging centerpieces, and balloons. Balloon bouquets are very popular, and partywedding.com has a terrific selection. 

Corby says: "Pre-wedding celebrations as well as the wedding and reception create great memories and we enjoy helping to make them all special. Helping customers is a priority and we will do all we can to fulfill their needs." Call for assistance with ordering or for party ideas at 1-800-933-3948.

Thank you, Marjorie, for your encouragement and great ideas!

Rustic and Burlap Wedding Ideas

Rustic Wedding from Hortense

A recent, popular trend is for a rustic or vintage burlap wedding. In exploring ideas in the rustic wedding theme, think natural materials like burlap, twine, woods, bronzes, antique golds. Add to these traditional, even old-fashioned touches such as laces, crocheted shawls, simple leathers. An outdoor wedding fits with this theme, or perhaps a simple chapel setting could inspire your direction.
Picture beginning with a graceful, lacy dress in white or delicate beige. Whether accented with pearls or antiqued ornamentation, this is can be your focus and inspiration for your ceremony accessories and wedding reception decorations.

Burlap and Lace from Lillian Rose

In the ceremony, several vintage and rustic collections include guest book, flower basket, garters and unity candles. Rustic Romance from Hortense is classic with burlap, ruffles, twine, and heart ornament. The Lillian Rose accessories in their Burlap and Lace design, burlap is also featured and adds cotton fabric flower with pearl and rhinestones, crocheted lace and a peacock feather. In addition to the flower basket, guest book, pen, garter and ring pillow, there is a stunning bridal bouquet, boutonniere, hair clip and pin - perfect for keepsakes since they do not require special preservation.
For additional decorations and reception supplies, large burlap runners for walking down the aisle and smaller runners for serving and dining tables are simple yet lovely for the country, old fashioned feeling. Favor bags and silverware holders serve as warm table decorations, too.
All these ideas can give you a good start to your rustic, burlap wedding plans.

Wedding Card Boxes

Include Wedding Card Boxes for collecting gifts from your guests at your upcoming wedding. Select from a variety of designs, from a traditional white box to a black metal shaped castle. The new Eiffel Tower wedding cake box made with black metal will be sophisticated at your wedding. The photo card box is a great way to celebrate the bride and groom. It can also be treasured as a keepsake after the wedding. The card boxes can be placed on the gift table and will enhance your decorations.

Engagement Party Supplies

Wedding Stand-In

Love Birds

Thinking it doesn't feel right to have a "bridal shower" without the groom-to-be? And you want to include all of your friends, male as well as female? So, have an engagement party! There are fun decorations and tableware patterns that appropriate for the happy couple. The Two Love Birds theme is a delightful take on the occasion. The pattern features 2 lovey doves in aqua, black and white including centerpieces, confetti, favor bags, and banners with hanging decorations. Decorate a cake or serving table with dove cake toppers and figures. The design with Love Always and Forever resonates with the romantics - always touching.



Black and White

For a fun activity, order the Wedding Couple Stand-In, taking pictures of improbable (and probable) couples, including the future bride and groom. Add the fun Black and White Wedding that features the married couple silhouette.

Be sure to explore these ideas for your memorable engagement party supplies.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Monogram Cake Toppers

Monogram Cake Toppers

Jeweled Cake Tops

For a simple and yet very personal touch to your wedding cake, consider Monogram Cake Toppers. They also are very nice for anniversary and birthday or other special occasion. Letters come in at least two sizes, which work well when you use the large size for the initial of the surname and small ones for the initials of the couple's first names. The toppers can be very fancy with jeweled effects and also simple script. Numbers are also available, which are fun when designating the special year, be it anniversary or birthday. Most cake tops are use picks to be inserted into the cake, so they are very secure and easy to place. Plus, they are often pretty inexpensive. Happy Day! 

Red Wedding

Midnight Rose Wedding Collection

A Red Wedding will be wonderful for the winter season holidays. If you are having a Christmas or Valentine's Day wedding, browse beautiful wedding accessories right here. This popular wedding color will be romantic with any wedding theme.

Choose from lovely wedding themes that feature red colors. The classic With All My Heart Red Wedding Collection features stunning red satin and double heart rhinestone broaches. The coordinating guest book, ring pillow, flower basket and pen set will complete your wedding ceremony and reception. Also consider the Midnight Rose Wedding Collection, which features elegant black satin with red satin shaped roses and ribbon. Selecting your collection will help with your theme, decorations, invitations and flowers.

Red Hanging Decorations

For coordinating decorations, see the new Red Hanging Decorations that feature paper lanterns and fluffy decorations that will be a unique addition to your reception. Add red heart confetti and pearlized latex balloons to fill out the decorations. Enjoy planning your red wedding!

Couple Cake Toppers

Bride and Groom
Cake Toppers

When looking for a wedding cake top, the classic bride and groom topper often comes to mind. But a fun new trend is picking couples doing a favorite sport, which will truly reflect their new union.  A wide variety of toppers are now available to reflect the individual tastes. 



Sports Couple Toppers



Consider a bride and groom in their classic white gown and tuxedo, respectively, playing football, skiing or even playing rugby? A bride goes fishing for her groom, or they both can tear off on a motorcycle. Great fun, right? Even think about featuring a bride and a groom on cell phones or a groom plopped in front of a television computer - the couch potato! The bride out shopping or the groom golfing are truly humorous. Mixing and matching will certainly make a unique and memorable wedding cake at the reception.  If not in the traditional garb, a sports couple that is hiking, snowboarding or bike riding is also delightful.  These can also be great anniversary cake tops.

If you prefer the more traditional bride and groom cake topper, you can find them dancing and also ethnically designed. If you are from a rainy climate or have special moments under an umbrella, there is a topper for you. An old fashioned bride and groom boarding a carriage or sneaking a private kiss will add a personalized and yet classic touch to your cake. 

Be sure to see these and browse for more couple cake toppers to find the one perfect for you!

Winter Wedding Decorations

Snowflake Decorations

Is your winter wedding coming up soon? To enhance your celebration and the season, consider adding snowflake decorations to your reception hall.  Floating snowflake balloons or dangling snowflake cutouts from the ceiling add a glittering dimension to emphasize the season.  Sprinkle snowflake confetti on the tables.  Value packs of snowflake plates are an easy and fun addition to serving your cake and other goodies. Plastic snowflake tumblers and paper cups, table covers and centerpieces add the a delightful touch to your reception space. Silver garlands and white streamers also add an inexpensive and unifying effect.
Beautiful winter wedding collections are also available - silver and white, glamorous and glittering including guest books and pen sets for the reception, as well as flower basket, ring pillows and unity candles for the wedding ceremony. Be sure to see more ideas for your winter wedding.

Bachelorette Party Supplies

The bachelorette party is a fun part of your pre-weddng celebration and having favors and games make delightful activities and jokes for a memorable time.  Think pink and black zebra decorations.  Enjoy an oversized diamond ring and lots of stillettos in the pattern with martinis in pink adding a devilish twist. Be sure to check out these decorations including streamers, plates, napkins, boas, games, wild pins and great party favors!  See Bachelorette party supplies.

Wedding Reception Supplies

Toasting Glasses

When planning for a wedding reception, there are several areas to consider.  First, think about table decorations: centerpieces, table cloths, plates, napkins, confetti and favors.  If you know your color scheme and theme, decisions can become easier.  Browsing can help solidify the these choices as well.  Simple flowers in vases can make lovely centerpieces, or polished pebbles and colored sand in tube vases can highlight any table.  Economical honeycomb centerpieces in the shapes such as doves and bells are easy to set up and perfect for a memorable celebration. Paper and plastic tableware, plates and napkins, saves time in set up and clean up, as well as adding an elegant thematic touch as you wish.  Napkins imprinted with the bride and groom names and the date are always special and is available in a huge variety of colors of napkins and imprinting ink.

Table Decorations

The wedding cake and serving tables deserve special consideration.  Cake toppers are available now in a wide range of styles, topics, romantic and funny brides and grooms, doves, hearts, dancing couples - a delightful way to express the personality of the special pair.  Serving sets with cake knife and server are practical and distinctive keepsakes - a perfect everyday reminder of the special day.  Again, decorative paper plates make serving easy and clean up a breeze.  Statuettes can be set beside the cake for a striking addition to the serving area.

And speaking of serving, using elegant looking yet practical catering ware is a must.  Crystal looking and silver painted platters, bowls and plates look great but are lightweight for handling food.  Most are dishwasher safe and reusable if your like. 

Wedding Bubbles

No reception is complete without the toasts to the happy couple. 
Toasting glasses and flutes add that touch of elegance to the occasion, whether you are drinking champagne or sparkling cider.  Plus, these make beautiful gifts and keepsakes, to be enjoyed again and again at those special times in their new life together.
For seeing the newlyweds off from the reception, bubbles are delightful and fun. Individual containers are available with romantic doves atop to double as a small wedding favor for your guests. With so much to consider, browse for more ideas and designs for your wedding reception supplies.
Best wishes!

Pink Bridal Shower Supplies

Bridal Dots and Paisley

Plan a pink bridal shower to celebrate your union! Order the new Bridal Dots and Paisley shower supplies to create a beautiful pink and gray event. See more delicate pink designs, including Antique Bridal, Bride 2 Be Dots and Love is Patient. All of these patterns will be wonderful for your traditional bridal shower. Also add decorations, including balloons, confetti and paper lanterns.
The Bridal Dots and Paisley pattern includes plates, napkins, table cover and invitations. The lovely design features polka dots and paisley in pink and gray colors. The modern pattern will create a beautiful atmosphere at this important celebration.

Pink Hanging Decorations

The Antique Bridal shower supplies will be perfect for a classic bridal shower. Order plates, napkins, decorations and invitations for the party. The party banner and centerpiece will be a great addition with your shower decorations. The design features a traditional wedding gown, pink flowers and lace pattern accents.
For a unique addition to your bridal shower decorations, see the fantastic Pink Hanging Decorations. The paper lanterns, fan decorations and fluffy decorations will be wonderful at this special occasion. Add solid color pink latex balloons to fill out your decorations. Enjoy planning your celebration with all Bridal Shower Supplies!

Wedding Confetti

As you plan your wedding reception decorations, be sure to consider adding confetti.

Diamond Shaped Confetti

Sprinkling wedding confetti on the tables at your wedding reception instantly adds a sparkling, elegant touch to your table decorations.  Confetti is available in a wide variety of shapes as well as nearly all the colors of the rainbow.  Heart confetti is a very popular choice.  Available in bulk, it is priced very reasonably for covering a large number tables and other surfaces.  Find bulk confetti in red, gold, silver, blue, pinks and many more hues.  Other bulk shapes include jimmies (small, long rectangles), stars, and silver spangles. Order by the scoop, with one scoop covering approximately 2-3 tables depending on the depth of coverage desired and size of table. 1 scoop weighs approximately 0.25 ounce.

Rose Petals

Packaged confetti comes in many shapes and materials: browse rose petals, diamond shaped and confetti gems, bells, cakes, birds, bride and groom, and sayings like "Just Married".  Again, these come in delightful shades to match your reception colors and decorations.  Enjoy browsing for your special wedding confetti!

Wedding Cake Toppers

Finding the perfect wedding cake topper can add a unique touch to your wedding reception and lasting memories of your special day. Fresh flowers are a popular choice, adding a connection with nature. Often, you can have the blooms match your wedding colors for a unifying effect. Choosing seasonal flowers helps to economize if that's a concern. Also, silk flowers can look very real and make nice keepsakes.


Bride and Groom Toppers

 A bride and groom topper is classic and a wide variety of styles are available that can apply distinctly to you as a couple. You can order ethnic choices, as well as hair choices on many cake tops. Always a delight for you and your guests.


Funny Cake Toppers

Browse romantic and dancing couples, amorous and funny toppers, plus sports, professions, and honeymoon related. 

Heart Cake Tops



Dove Cake Toppers


Also, beautiful hearts and doves symbolize your deep and everlasting love and you can find them in various styles - simple to glamorous. All of these make wonderful keepsakes from your wedding day. day!

So, enjoy browsing for your wedding cake topper - and may you have a perfect and memorable wedding.

Yellow and Gray Wedding

Yellow and gray are popular colors for a wedding this year! The delicate colors create a fresh and inspired look for your ceremony and reception. Include tableware and decorations to in yellow and gray to make a wonderful celebration. Also consider this color theme for your bridal shower!
The Dove Flowers Wedding Supplies are a great option for your bridal shower or wedding ceremony tableware. Add plates, napkins, cups, table covers and invitations for your event. The design features beautiful flowers in lovely shades of yellow and gray. The pattern will bring elegance to your special occasion.
Add solid color Light Yellow Tableware and Silver Tableware for a great value. For your decorations, add pearlized latex balloons in silver and light yellow. Enjoy planning your yellow and gray wedding!

Romantic Cake Toppers

For your wedding, consider a romantic cake topper! Wedding season is approaching quickly, and you will find lovely, new cake toppers to add to your reception supplies. Browse a wonderful selection of cake tops to match to your wedding theme.
The Romantic Dip Bride and Groom Cake Topper is a stunning option for your cake. This is a fantastic modern design for a first dance cake top. The cake top features the groom lovingly dipping his bride during their first dance, as they sweetly look into each others' eyes. Order this for any wedding theme!
Be sure to see the unique The Look of Love Cake Topper. This cake top sits on the edge of a cake or on a bridge that connects two cakes! The cake top features a laid-back bride and groom taking a moment for romance. Place the groom atop a layer of the wedding cake and let him embrace his bride as she dangles her legs over the edge.
Also consider the True Romance, Yes to the Rose or Showered with Love Cake Topper. Click to see all Couple Cake Toppers!

Red Wedding

Garbo Wedding Collection

Find beautiful accessories for your Red Wedding! Consider the a wonderful selection of wedding collections that feature lovely red designs. The elegant Garbo Wedding Collection by Beverly Clark will be very classy at your ceremony and reception. The red satin ensemble features a stunning, romantic rhinestone piece. If hearts are included in your wedding theme, order the With All My Heart Red Wedding Collection. The guest book, pen set, ring pillow and flower basket feature red satin with a double heart brooch. Another romantic option is the Midnight Rose Wedding Collection, which features black satin with red satin ribbons and fabric roses. This collection will be beautiful at your winter wedding with a red rose theme.

Red Heart Confetti

 Find more wedding accessories, including red toasting glasses and garters. Also add red wedding decorations. Bulk heart confetti will be fantastic for sprinkling on the guest tables and the buffet tables. Add confetti to the invitations as well! Fabric red rose petals are a romantic option for your table decorations. Add latex balloons and streamers to your decoration as well. Enjoy browsing all red wedding ideas!

Black and White Wedding Theme

An elegant option is a Black and White Wedding Theme for your ceremony and reception. Find classy accessories, decorations and invitations that will be beautiful for your wedding. Select from striking wedding collections to start getting ideas!

A popular choice for a black and white wedding is to include a damask design. The Enchanted Evening Wedding Collection and Black Damask Wedding Collection both feature a fantastic damask pattern on satin. Order your guest book, pen set, ring pillow and flower girl basket for your ceremony. The damask design is particularly stunning for a winter wedding. The Black and White Wedding Collection is a wonderful ensemble with an embroidered swirl and flower design for a whimsical touch. The wedding accessories will be lovely with your wedding accessories.

Be sure to order black and white decorations and tableware. See the elegant Just Married Confetti for adding to your table decorations. The Black and White Paisley, Damask and Polka Dots and I Do tableware are unique selections for your reception plates and napkins. Enjoy planning your black and white wedding!

Wedding Catering Supplies

Find the perfect wedding catering supplies for your wedding reception here at Partywedding.com. Choose from plastic champagne glasses, platters, serving trays, utensils, and plastic serving bowls at great prices, meeting all your needs.

Plastic glasses are a must for toasting the bride and groom! Consider the 4 ounce plastic champagne glasses with 20 per package. These are stylish and affordable. See also the popular plastic wine glasses. These are 5.5 ounce glasses with 20 per package. The Legacy brand carries plastic coffee cups and 10 ounce tumblers for coffee and punch.

Speaking of punch, be sure to see the 8 and 12 quart punch bowls, a must for every wedding. Find clear plastic serving bowls in any size you may need. You will also see dessert bowls, decorative footed bowls, and bowls with floral design - all made of sturdy, affordable plastic.

Serving trays and deli platters are essentials in wedding planning. Find elegant plastic serving trays in all shapes and sizes. See oval and round trays, as well as shell shaped trays. Shop for compartment trays for serving veggies, fruit, and other appetizers.

Enjoy browsing all wedding catering supplies. Have a beautiful wedding reception!

Wedding Collections

At Partywedding.com, find Wedding Collections to meet all your needs. These collections are ensembles with essential wedding accessories to coordinate with any theme you choose. Whether you are planning a red wedding in winter, a lavender color scheme in the Spring, or brown decor in autumn, you will find the perfect color and style of collection to enhance your special day.

Most ensembles include a guest book, matching pen set, ring pillow, and toasting glasses. With many sets, you will also find coordinating garter, unity candle, or flower girl basket. Find all the popular color schemes, including pink and brown, aqua and brown, and rich espresso. All wedding collections are 10% off, and there are over 80 to choose from! Be sure to call us with any questions for wedding ideas or orders at 1-800-933-3948. Click to find all Wedding Supplies.

Lavender Wedding

Considering a lavender wedding? Lavender is a lovely color choice, especially for a spring or summer wedding. You can find beautiful flowers such as orchids, asters, tulips, carnations, violets, daisies and hydrangeas. And they arrange beautifully with white, cream, pinks and yellows. Ribbons enrich and highlight pews and tables, as well as bouquets.

There are some striking wedding collections available, including a delicate Pave Heart collection and the Beverly Clark Custom Color ensemble (shown).
Announcing your wedding day in your colors is a delightful way to invite your guests. Find lavender invitations from Birchcraft. Carlson Craft also has beautiful invitations as well.

And to add additional color to your reception, be generous with the streamers, confetti and tableware in solid lavender colors. It can be surprising how much table covers, plates and napkins will enliven decorations. Pearlized balloons in lavender, white and silver add to the festive air.
All of this and much more can be found at Lavender Wedding for your very special day!