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Many stunning wedding portraits feature a bride and her wedding party standing in a gazebo. The structure of a pavilion is a lovely backdrop to the bride, showing her off in all her glory. It is an element of the ceremony that reflects the bride’s personal style and can be elegantly understated or a vision of complex artistry.

Tulle, ribbons, flowers, strands of lights – there is almost no end to the types of material used to decorate a gazebo. It will be a focal point of the wedding and should serve to enhance, not overshadow, the bride. Decorative touches may reflect the season or the theme of the wedding. Flower arrangements can be placed on the ground surrounding the gazebo reflecting the bride’s bouquet. If the bride loves candles, opt for battery-operated candles. The effect is still soft and becoming without the worry of tulle and greenery catching on fire.

Occasionally, gazebo owners will not allow any material to be taped or stapled to the structure. If that is the case, be sure and have lots of ribbon available to secure material, ivy, and flowers into place. Pipe cleaners are another tool for securing decorations. Be creative and joyful and the gazebo will reflect the beauty of the occasion.

Cruises are a great option for corporate events, meetings and, of course, vacations, but many people – including wedding planners – often assume that cruise ship weddings are too expensive to fit most couples’ budgets. On the contrary, cruise ship weddings can actually save a couple and their family a considerable amount of money, in some cases slashing the costs nearly in half when compared to a land-based resort wedding and a separate honeymoon.

When couples opt for a cruise wedding, their friends and family will have a great time before and after the wedding without the couple having to worry about entertaining or housing out of town guests. They will also benefit from having a ready-made venue that is well-versed in onboard weddings, as well as the benefit of one, predetermined price, which will assist them significantly when determining their budget and preparing for their big day. If a wedding planner is part of the mix, they will find that planning cruise ship weddings is a simple process when they take advantage of the ship crew’s existing knowledge and resources.

The planning process can also be made simpler and more convenient by using the group cruise planning tool available at Seasite.com, a useful tool that wedding, meeting, event and incentive travel planners swear by.

Winter weddings can be very elegant and otherworldly. They can even be cozy if you plan ahead and tailor the menu to reflect lower temperatures.

Church, social hall, by a fireplace in an inn – the location won’t matter as much to your guests as the room temperature. Big churches are beautiful but are sometimes a bit drafty. The bride can be attired a in white dress or seasonal red and green frock to suit her tastes. Gowns are winter fabulous and often sleeveless accessorized with elbow length gloves.

Tulips are in season and come in every color imaginable, making it easy to incorporate into the wedding theme. Holly berries set off red roses nicely and fit in well with a red and white theme.

Extend the motif into the reception hall and onto the guests’ plates. The wedding cake may be an elegant confection of silver and white, but warm your guests with mulled wine, spicy warm cider, or hot chocolate.

Even if your clients live in a warmer climate, the winter wonderland theme can work. Artificial snow is easily ordered delivered to your doorstep. It’s also biodegradable. Iced white mocha coffee drinks or eggnog can be served in place of hot drinks. No matter where your winter wedding unfolds, it’s easy to carry out a winter theme.