One of the easier and fun things to do when planning your wedding is your wedding theme colors. Here is an idea of the summer colors for 2012. Bright and cool and romantic seem to be the colors of this year. Try combinations you really like color-wise and try some of these beautiful combinations below so you can make it be just what you dream it will be.

1. “Hot” Color Choices: A top pick for a beautiful summer wedding color them is tangerine and hot pink. You get the “WOW!” factor immediately when you pair these colors.

The combination is bright and cheerful and imagine a bridesmaid bouquet of tangerine and pink carnations with ribbon streamers of tangerine and hot pink.

Spray roses would be elegant but are more expensive than carnations which are making a big come-back as a wedding flower of choice.

2. Ideal “Soft” Color Themes: I like lilac and soft lime as a lovely color theme. Florists are using more shades of green in bouquets such as green hydrangeas and Bells of Ireland. You can also find spider mums, orchids, mini carnations and mini button poms in shades of green.

Lilac Calla Lilies are gorgeous as is lilacs, heather and orchids. There are many choices in a price range from inexpensive to quite expensive.

3. Yet Another Ideal Color Combination: Red and pale pink is another bright and soft combination that makes for a romantic summer wedding color theme. Furthering this idea, bouquets of red and pink spray roses for your bride maids is simply stunning.

Red and/or pink carnations and Gerber daisies can be beautifully arranged and less costly than roses or orchids. Check for red and pink flowers that are seasonal in your area.

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4. Why White is Always Right! White on white is always a wonderful summer wedding color theme. In fact, there are actually shades of white that you can tastefully combine for a really “killer” look, eg, is cream, ivory, eggshell, ecru, buff, etc. Just make sure that the whites you pair together do indeed complement each other.

Your bouquet can follow the white-on-white theme or they can be a splash of color in your white on white theme.

5. Another Color Favorite Combination for 2012 Summer Weddings: Blue Willow and White is another color choice and is being chosen this year by many brides. It is a combination that is complementary to just about everyone.

You can use blue and white china pieces for centerpiece arrangements and add a touch of red or sunny yellow in the arrangement to give it an interesting highlight.

6. A Cool Combination of Colors: Peach and silver make a cool combination of colors for a summer wedding, looking quite elegant when used in attendant wedding attire. Have the groomsmen in grey tuxedos and peach vests or ties. The bridesmaid would be charming in peach dresses and perhaps a silver sash to accent the dress.

At the reception, picture peach cloths and napkins with silver runners for your tables. Do an arrangement of different size pillar candles in peach and silver on a reflective mirror for the centerpieces. It’s easy to visualize how stunning this can be.

7. The Perfect Shade This Year: “ Just right” shades of lilac and soft baby blue make a great color combination and provide something a bit different in 2012 summer wedding colors. The colors blend so well together and are a cool look that perfectly complement a warm summer day.

Use these colors in your ceremony and reception decorations and the bridal party attire.

A touch of white along with the theme colors gives a special accent of freshness and enhances the lilac and blue you are using.

The bottom line is for this most important of days the two of you should pick the summer wedding theme colors that you like personally and speak of your personalities. Have fun and make it truly your special day.

For more about weddings and Wedding Theme colors check out Tiffany’s blog.

About the Author: Tiffany Cole has a huge passion for weddings and in particular likes to come up with creative ideas to create dream weddings without breaking the bank. If you’d like to see more of Tiffany’s ideas, tips and tricks then you can go to her blog at http://inexpensiveweddingideasguide.com.

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Every wedding starts with the simple goal of being a joyous occasion for everybody involved. Wedding advice is everywhere. However, picking a mother-of-the-bride dress can quickly become contentious if some basic issues aren’t addressed properly.

Know Her Taste

While it is tempting to let the mother-of-the bride handle her own dress, having a discussion with her saves a lot of hassle as the big day approaches. Grab a pen, paper and a catalog or pull up a website with several selections. Set aside some time to sit with her and find out what styles she likes.

Choose A Dress That Flatters

Find a dress flattering to her size and shape and taste. Dresses can be found to match nearly any body type from sleek and sexy to flattering and slimming. A compromise may have to be made, but remember she is the one who has to it wear it at the wedding.

Tone of the Wedding

Any dress should match the tone of the wedding. The three general wedding themes are causal, semi-formal or formal. A summer wedding generally means a more casual tone. The mother-of-the-bride dress should match the tone of the wedding. Shorter dresses are usually common at summer weddings. The dress the mother-of-the-bride wears should match her personal style, but also be comfortable in terms of wear and personal style.

Age Appropriate

Dress her in a style that is age appropriate. Sure, it’s great to have a fun, young hip wedding. That doesn’t mean you choose a dress that’s going to make the bride’s mother feel uncomfortable. A good idea is to make the dress practical too. This means choosing a dress that can be worn on other occasions other than a wedding. On the other hand, don’t force matronly dresses on her just because she’s a mother. Let her decide what she feels comfortable wearing.

Neckline And Length

Mother-of-the-bride dresses today aren’t your mother’s mother-of-the-bride dresses. The neckline, length and style vary widely. It doesn’t have to match the bride’s dress in terms of basic style, but shouldn’t overshadow it either.

Necklines include a simple u-neck, sexy v-neck or an elegant higher neckline. When choosing the neckline, consider what type of jeweler she will be wearing. The length of the dress can range from just below the knee to floor length. A summer wedding generally means a shorter dress, but gauge your choice on the tone of the wedding.

Price And Other Considerations

The price of a mother-of-the-bride dress varies from around $80 to nearly $200. Ultimately, it will depend on the style and type of design. When considering the price, allow a little more for any accessories that may be necessary such as a purse, jacket or wrap.

Choosing Accessories

Choose accessories that match the location. If it is an outdoor wedding, sensible shoes and possibly a light jacket and a hat may be included to create the finished look. If it is an indoor wedding, there can be more flexibility in dress style, length and accessories.

Final Considerations

Take time to find out what the mother-of-the-bride has in mind. Remember, it is a big event for her too. Choose accessories that are practical and comfortable. For example, when selecting shoes keep in mind that she will have to wear these shoes as she walks around and mingles with the guests.

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Editor Note:With the economy still floundering, planning a wedding can be an expensive undertaking. So, the more you can save, the better. And, there’s no better place to save money, while imprinting your own personal style on your special day than with centerpieces.

After all, they are the one showcase that every guest will have an opportunity to take a close look at, becaue they’re on every table. And, just because you do them yourself does not mean tha they have to look “cheap or home made.” You can do elegant, professional-looking summer wedding centerpieces very economically. Following are some ideas to get you started.

DIY Summer Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

If you are looking to add style to your wedding reception without paying a lot for a florist, think about making your own centerpieces. There are lots of beautiful designs which are easy enough to make yourself, and with all the money you save, you can splurge on something with long lasting value, like your wedding jewelry.

The following great ideas for DIY summer wedding centerpieces will provide all the inspiration you need to get started.

When you begin planning your reception centerpieces, think about the ways in which you can tie the arrangements in with both your wedding style and the season.

If you are having a beach theme wedding, right down to the food and jewelry, incorporate that motif into your centerpieces. Or perhaps you are having a 4th of July wedding; DIY decorations with an Americana flavor would be ideal. Summer weddings tend to be brighter and more relaxed than winter events, so keep your design light and laid-back.

A gorgeous DIY centerpiece for a garden wedding would be a butterfly “bouquet”. Take a cute enamel watering can in your favorite color to use as the vessel. Then use a collection of butterflies on long stems to wire together into a unique and colorful centerpiece. Of course, you won’t use real butterflies, but rather ones created from beautiful paper, fabric, or feathers. They make a colorful and charming alternative to a floral table arrangement and are easy to assemble yourself.

One of the best part about using non-floral elements for DIY centerpieces is that you can put them together a long time before the wedding.

Fresh fruit can make a striking wedding centerpiece. One of the simplest DIY table decorations you can create is to fill a tall clear vessel with sliced lemons and limes. Pack them tightly around the sides so that the round slices are pressed against the edges of the vessel for a great graphic design. The citrus fruit adds color and a summery feeling to the wedding.

For a more modern effect, use a clear tall cylinder or choose a footed urn if your wedding style is more romantic. A lemon or lime flavored signature drink would be the perfect accompaniment to these centerpieces.

Beach theme centerpieces always fit in with summer weddings and are very easy for the DIY bride. Fill tall clear vases with a variety of seashells and surround them with low votive candles. Or go for a modern beach style by placing red faux coral into clear Lucite boxes and stacking them up. They will make very striking centerpieces for your reception, yet are a breeze to assemble.

Of course flowers are always popular for wedding decorations, and there are plenty of designs which do not require any experience to create. If you want to try your hand at DIY centerpieces but are not confident in your flower arranging abilities, gather a collection of pretty potted plants. For an Americana wedding, bright red geraniums would look fantastic in white wicker baskets. Best of all, after your wedding, the cheerful flowers can be planted outside your new home.

See more ideas in this video.

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The wonderful thing about a bridal party is that it is made up of all of the people who are important to you — from close family you see every day, to friends from college you see occasionally, to girlfriends from childhood you keep in touch with but don’t see often.

They come from all walks of life, in all different shapes and sizes. And, this is what can make selecting summer wedding shoes for your bridal party so difficult. Following are some tips to make it easier.

7 Tips on How to Select Summer Wedding Shoes for Your Bridal Party That Everyone Will Love

1. Shop Early: This is the best thign you can do, especially if you have a large bridal party because if you absolutely, positively can’t find what you want, you can move on to Plan B (and C and D).

2. Be Realistic: While you want some synchronicity in your shoes, they don’t all have to be the same. To this end . . .

3. Focus on Theme: Instead of focusing on a particular style that’s just alike, focus on a theme that can be brought together. For example, the color of the shoes can be the same, even if everything else about the shoe is different (eg, flats, heels, slingbacks, etc). This way, everyone can get the style that they want, while still presenting a cohesive, bridal party look.

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4. Buy from One Store: Things like color can vary from one shop to the next. So, if possible, buy all shoes from one store and/or have them dyed, which brings us to the next tip, which is . . .

5. Shop Early: We know this is the first tip, but it bears repeating because if you wait, you won’t have time to do stuff like having shoes dyed (if it comes to that), or making your own bridal shoes (see video below), or “finding Monica’s slingback to match Jessica’s open-toed sandal.”

6. Be Considerate: Unless you’re picking up this expense, be considerate of your bridal party and select styles/colors that can be worn again. While a peach slingback with purple flowers may suit your wedding colors, how much more use can your bridal party get out of this pair of shoes?

7. Think Comfort: Another thing to keep in mind when it comes to your bridal party. While your girlfriend Tara may feel perfectly comfortable walking around in 3-inch heels for hours on end, your friend Sharon — who only wears heels on special occasions — might not be as happy.

Share Your Bridesmaid Shoe Story and Tips

Did you have a hard time selecting wedding shoes for your bridal party? Who paid for them? Did anyone balk at your style/suggestions? Have you ever been in a bridal party where the shoes were a nightmare? Tell your story in the comments section below.

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The idea for this summer wedding hair tip comes from the Brides.com blog article, Wedding Hairstyle of the Week: Michelle Trachtenberg’s Romantic Sideswept Ponytail. It states:

Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrived at the School of American Ballet’s recent winter ball wearing a stunningly whimsical Marchesa gown paired with romantic loose waves swept into a low side ponytail. . . . her part was done on the opposite side of where the ponytail fell; it adds the perfect amount of balance to the hairstyle.

Photo courtesy of BridesHeadRevisited.net

Why the Side-swept Ponytail is the Ideal Summer Wedding Hairstyle

Quite simply, it keeps hair off the nape of the neck, which can keep you cooler, especially if the ceremony is outside and/or the ventilation in the wedding venue is not what it should be to keep guests cool.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair: How do Do a Sideswept Ponytail

There are several ways to accomplish this wedding hairstyle, and they’re all quite easy.

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(i) You can simply pull hair to the side and hold it in place with hairpins; or

(ii) You can pull it to the side and place it in a pony tail holder (you probably want to cover the ponytail holder with a ribbon or a piece of your hair (if it’s long enough) to cover the band).

For step-by-step details on how to accomplish this look seamlessly — no matter how thick or thin your hair might be, visit TheFrisky.com, which states in the article, I Want Her Hair: Diane Kruger’s Side-Swept Ponytail: 

This look can easily be recreated at home.  . . . Specifically, you want to drag your hair to the opposite shoulder of where your dress has a sleeve and gather hair to the right (or left, depending) of the center nape of your neck—make it look like a loose ponytail, of sorts. If your hair is a bit longer, you can secure it with an elastic band, but if you’ve got a shorter cut, go without.

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