AN umbrella has been an accessory for a lady who is never a fun of sunbathing or does not want to be soaked with rains for some time now.
They come in all shapes and sizes, small ones to fit in a lady’s handbag and medium ones for men.
It is an accessory one can never leave the house without as it helps to make the walk joyful and enjoyable.
We now have umbrellas designed specifically for wedding receptions. They create a calming, sophisticated, elegant and modern ambience to suit every invited guest’s taste.
Wedding umbrellas make the reception venue look spacious, glamorous, contemporary and just to make the decorations memorable.
The true origin of the wedding umbrella was never documented but common sense of necessity combined with the French quarter or older neighborhood before air conditioning hit the city makes it easy to figure out.
The idea of carrying an umbrella for shade was common and it was a symbol of southern style, femininity and grace.
This umbrella became an accessory of choice for many southern weddings and was often an indicator of societal statue.
Umbrellas now reflect attitude and personal style as they twirl and spin as if to say they make the world go round.
The umbrella can be used in many different ways during a wedding ceremony and reception.
They can be used for flower girls or bridesmaids.
Bridesmaids can use them especially during church or garden ceremonies. The bride can use an umbrella as an accessory in place of a bouquet or clutch.
Umbrellas are versatile as they can be used in so many ways even during photo shots.
Umbrellas at a wedding signify the start of a new beginning of life for the bride and groom.
They can be opened upside down and filled with small gifts for the couple.
Table umbrellas are often used at outdoor receptions such as those that come with games outdoor courtyard pool.
Determine the use of the umbrella, if you were to put it upside down to put the gifts, you will want to add decorations according to its usage.
If you plan to use them outside, well then you can add decorations that can withstand outdoor elements such as the wind, rain and heat.
Make sure that the decorations do not add much weight to the umbrellas. They are not meant to hold heavy decorations, so all I am saying is that small amounts of wedding decorations set the tone of the evening and luncheon, so get creative by turning ordinary objects such as umbrella into works of art.
An umbrella is always associated with sharing; it is for this reason that they have been associated with bridal shower. Traditional bridal gifts were placed inside a parasol or umbrella.
Parasol is just another word for umbrella but mostly often refers to the delicate, fashionable sun umbrella used in historical times.
The umbrella was then closed; when the bride arrived she was placed beneath that umbrella.
It was then opened and gifts would “shower” down upon the bride-to-be, money was put inside for the bride to use towards the wedding or honeymoon. This was a very good idea to help the bride and groom have some money to use for their home supplies as well.
Even today we have this type of arrangement at bridal showers or kitchen parties, money is collected not in umbrella but in paper bags or plates on behalf of the bride and groom.
For selfish reasons, the money collected is not given to the bride and groom instead the matron and her entourage share it.
Even when they are paid for the services they render and on top of that they demand an amount to give their husbands for permission on the function day.
To keep the theme of the umbrella at the wedding, the dessert can be in the same shape.
An umbrella cake, sweet umbrella breads, umbrella cookies, umbrella pastries or umbrella chocolate can be served to the guests attending the wedding.
Wedding umbrellas suit every budget, from large to small, traditional to modern and vintage to contemporary. They create a wedding that is completely and utterly yours when incorporated in the décor.
Many brides are afraid to try something new on your wedding day. They restrict themselves to only what they have seen at weddings they have attended and want only what those who have  gone before them planned their nuptials.
Yards of material were used for draping and so they want the same style.
Stop! Worrying about the rules and how it is always done, now is the time to try something new, bring in creative ideas that will help you create a wedding that is uniquely yours to fit your personal taste and style from start to finish.
When we put our ideas together not only will we create a better world to live in but a fruitful and firm foundation wedding industry.
Your wedding has never taken place before, enjoy to the fullest when it comes.
Style has nothing to do with the amount of money spent on your wedding day; it has everything to do with self-confidence from within and knowing yourself.
People know about everything that happens in the world but do not know about themselves, this has caused loss of style and personality.
Decorating is one key area which must be done well to make the occasion a nice one.
Spice up the occasion and light up your wedding day with umbrellas. It is even great to know that these umbrellas can be used again whenever the need be, so you must keep them. Imagine how great it will be to have the whole place flooded with umbrellas in the ceiling, run way and at random spots to bring about a feel free atmosphere.
Small umbrellas can serve as decorative centerpieces for each table, along the run way in the ceiling as draping and backdrops. Umbrellas can be decorated with fresh roses, lace and ribbons.
Lace umbrellas work well even without a set wedding theme, for brides and grooms who just want guests to have an awesome party. The beauty of these wedding umbrellas lies in the simplicity and glamour.
You can not go wrong with white lace umbrella decorated with fresh roses and ribbons as they are a timeless. Your wedding is just not another party; it is a great opportunity for you.
I spotted this idea at a wedding and thought it was too cleaver not to be shared with you. If you are having a buffet or braai at your reception venue celebration, allow those who will not make it for the reception to eat their portion after the church or garden service.
As you plan you nuptials just make sure the location is easy for guests to get to and fro and finish on time. Time management is very important especially the evening celebration. Many lives have been lost due to late finishing of wedding celebrations; no one stays at the venue or allowed to spend a night there. They are invited guests so they have to go back to their respective homes.
Plan your wedding with the invited guests in mind.
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