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Linens by Table Toppers of Rochester


With the economy being what it is, you may find the need to scale back your original wedding ideas. While I think every bride has "GRANDIOSE" ideas...you do not have to spend a fortune to get a elegant look.

One thing that makes a big difference are bright colored linens in wonderful fabrics. Choose a color that will set off your centerpiece and make them"pop." spending money where your guests will be sitting most of the evening will give you the most bang for your buck!

Centerpieces do not have to be large floral arrangements, you can do something simple with "floating" or "sunken" flowers and candles. A colored pillar candle in a hurricane looks great with rose petals and votive candles surrounding it. A small flower can be placed on each napkin spreading the color around the table.

An interesting napkin fold will add some interest to your tables. There are several books available on napkin folding. Some reception sites will fold your napkins anyway you would like...if the fold is too involved, they may let you take the napkins home the week of the wedding so you and your bridal party can fold the them and bring them back all folded and ready to go. Tying the napkins with a simple ribbon makes a HUGE difference!

Menu cards are a very nice touch and cost very little money if you make them yourself on nice card stock. You can tuck them in a napkin with a small flower, a sprig of lavender or a sprig of an aromatic herb such as rosemary or lemon leaves.

Little small details will go a long way with your guests.....so don't forget the ladies room....a flower, bowl of potpourri or scented candle will be very welcoming along with an amenity basket containing essentials. Pick up some nice liquid hand soap and lotion at the Bath and Body shop when they go on sale 3 for $15.00. You can also purchase wonderful scented Yankee Candles at the Yankee outlet for half the price.

Cutting costs does not mean you have to compromise the "look" or "design" of your wedding, and remember, if you want to decorate your church or ceremony site, make sure these decorations serve "DOUBLE DUTY" and can be used at the reception.

Use your creativity and come up with small little details that will set your wedding apart from the "cookie cutter" weddings so when your guests leave they will be talking about your special day for years to come!