HOOPSkirt 101© The Girlfriends Guide To Wearing A Really Big Wedding Dress!

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nce upon a time in the not so distant past...there was a wedding planner named Nancy Swiezy whose expertise was called on to plan destination weddings in Newport, Rhode Island, New York City and the Hamptons on Long Island. This wedding planner had encountered many strange situations but there was one situation that had eluded her. The Hoop Skirt.

The Hoop Skirt?? ...you say! Yes, that mysterious support system that takes on a life of its own under a wedding gown with a really, really big skirt. "But why the sudden interest in a Hoop Skirt?", we asked. "Oh yes, we see" we replied, as she explained that her 2009 Newport Bride, Jennifer Fessler, had proclaimed that the design of her wedding gown included a skirt with a circumference 10 times the size of her waist! How darling, she thought. How daring and then "How will her bride ever be able to walk, move, sit, pose?"
Like any great wedding planner who takes a simple concept and turns it into something colossal, Nancy Swiezy got to work researching the origins of the Hoop Skirt and ended producing a clever, creative and delightful, 4 minute video, with a bit of the Brit humor our London brides will enjoy. Nancy shows us how to sit, walk, and other navigational nuances for wearing a Hoop Skirt. Even if you are wearing a stunning sheath down the aisle, you will enjoy watching it. So go to Nancy Swiezy's blog and get out the popcorn and press play!

Image of bride in hoop skirt by Kevin Kramer. For more luxurious wedding ideas and resources, be sure to visit Luxurious Wedding .com

Beach Theme Ideas For Your Wedding

We thought that these champagne and wine glass charms would be absolute delightful for anything tropical. Summer entertaining, a beach party, a rehearsal dinner, or for the wedding cocktail hour. Made of colorful glass in the shape of starfish, flip flops, or assorted sea creatures. On the glasses they hang suspended from a delicate wire adorned with multi-colored beads. Treat your guests with one on a glass then surprise them with a box of six to take home as their wedding favor. They come packaged in a gift box to make life easy for you.


And for those summer wedding brides who are still agonizing over what the placecard will be ( and we know there are plenty of you! ) this clever beach chair should do the trick. And don't forget to order them with a personalized beach towel label.



All these wedding favors available from Beau-coup Wedding Favors

Wedding Welcome Bag Is Personalized With A Custom Directions Map

What a welcome!
Fill this Wedding Welcome Bag with all the necessities your guests will appreciate. But no need to include a map! These custom Welcome Bags by Laura Hooper's Calligraphy are terrific. Your guests will be delighted and carry it everywhere to keep their bearings.
Laura Hooper will draw and then hand paint a creative and informative directions map to be screened onto a fabulous canvas tote. These custom Welcome Bags are perfect for any occasion or corporate event. As an accomplished calligrapher and artist, Laura can create any image or monogram for your event. The Welcome Bags come in various shapes, sizes and colors. Minimum order 25 pieces. Contact Laura Hooper's Calligraphy for pricing and additional information.

Romantic Wedding Parasols For Any Summer Or Beach Wedding

These Romantic Wedding Parasols are absolutely necessary for any beach or summer wedding. We call them 'Shades of Love'! They are charming and useful for shading your guests from harmful rays and the glare of the sun. They are available in a huge array of colors and are made from delicate yet strong rice paper with matching paper covered finials and supported by a carved wooden handle. The rice paper parasol is also eco-friendly for a Green Wedding.

Display the Parasols in several large baskets or urns at the entry to your ceremony area. Place a Parasol on each chair with the wedding program attached. They can also be used as a wedding favor.

Your Wedding Calligrapher can decorate it with 'Love' or a monogram. Each of your bridesmaids could carry one with different wording ... Love Adore Cherish. It makes a great image for a phenomenal Wedding Photojournalist to capture! You could even attach a mini booklet that chronicles your love story for your guests to read.
Order these romantic Wedding Parasols in colors to match your summer wedding theme.

Sea Shell Wedding Invitations Sophisticated, Subtle & Elegant

This alluring destination wedding invitation suite was designed for a seaside wedding at a historic inn on the coastline of Massachusetts. The details of Alabaster tones blend to make these letterpress wedding invitations elegant, subtle and sophisticated. The champagne invitations are romantically accented with ivory organza and satin ribbons. The Ark seashells hint at the coastal location while keeping to formality of the occasion. A perfect custom wedding invitation for any beach wedding or tropical destination wedding.
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Photobooths Are Essential For Chic Weddings Because You Leave On Your Honeymoon With An Album Of Memories

Your wedding is formal. Your wedding is over the top. What could possibly be missing? Maybe nothing if you have included a Photobooth!
We love Photobooths. They are fun. They are interactive. They are conversation makers. They mix it up. They give the guests something to do and they create excitement. Kick the festivities off at the cocktail hour by unveiling the Photobooth. What a great ice breaker while your guests mix and mingle waiting for your arrival. A Photobooth creates a joyous atmosphere because a Photobooth is the essence of fun. It brings out the child in everyone, not to mention the romance. These are the pictures your wedding photojournalist will never capture, and the pictures you don't want to miss. From the bridesmaids squishing themselves into the booth to a quiet moment together for the bride and groom, these uncensored images tell a 'behind the scenes' story that will keep you laughing and amused long after the wedding. One of our favorites is NYC Photobooth who covers the Eastern seaboard with this delightful addition to your wedding and other festivities. And the best surprise of all is that you get to leave on your honeymoon with pictures from your wedding! A big hooray to NYC Photobooth and thanks for such a great idea!

Crystal Sailboat Wedding Favors

The perfect wedding favor for your celebration by the ocean. These oh so pretty crystal sailboats would delight your guests attending a Newport, Nantucket or "near the sea" wedding.

Each mini nautical keepsake is made from clear crystal and perfect for any nautical themed event including destination weddings, beach weddings, or any wedding by the shoreline. These Crystal Sailboats come packaged in a silver gift box decorated with a white organza bow on top of the lid. A “thank you” tag hangs from each bow. Gift boxes are lined with fabric covered cushion so that your crystal favors are well protected for shipping. They measure approximately 2” L x 3” H x 1.25” W. Additional information on these Crystal Sailboats for wedding favors.

SeaShell Placecard Holders

Are you thinking of a seaside or destination wedding? Keep to the theme with these authentic shell placecard holders. Because they are real seashells the size and shape will vary but the impact will be huge. Each glossy shell will hold a placecard. After the wedding, a photograph can be inserted for an unexpected picture frame. See more wedding placecard holders.

A Nautical Welcome Bag - How Cool !

Planning a beach theme, nautical or destination wedding? If your are, then these striking welcome bags can be filled with all the goodies that represent your theme.

Newport wedding planner, Nancy Swiezy, used these for a traditional 'by the sea' Newport wedding. These insulated tote bags offer a striking presentation in 3 Blue and White coordinating fabric patterns. They were the rave and every one just loved them ! Nancy filled them with a local Newport map and a Newport magazine showcasing all the must have and do things around town. She added water bottles, mints, salt-water taffy and other nautical Newport seafaring goodies. See other Welcome Bag ideas.

The Wedding Bracelet Worn By Jackie Kennedy

A stunning replica of Jacqueline Kennedy's Wedding Bracelet designed by JFK and Jackie together before their Newport wedding in 1953. This is a favorite of Nancy Swiezy, a Newport, Rhode Island destination wedding expert. Keeping with the flavour of the events planned by her company, A Newport Affaire, Nancy recommends incorporating the nostalgia of the Jackie Kennedy mystique. Jackie contributed the pearls and diamonds, while John added the two nautical ropes, representing his family's love of the sea. The Wedding Bracelet has 25 Swarovski crystals, 18 simulated pearls, box and tongue clasp. It is available in 7" or 8" with platinum plating. A small drawstring bag is included for travel. A perfectly sentimental gift for you and your attendants. Match it with a Jackie Kennedy necklace to complete the ensemble. $70 USD