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The Lord Thompson Manor itself hails from the early twentieth century, so it comes as no surprise that this vintage venue is no stranger to elegant antiques.  Our flexible space can accommodate any style our modern Brides may prefer, but for those who love a bit of vintage in their Weddings, we can recommend a few extra touches of classic, old-fashioned elegance.

A vintage Wedding Dress can be startlingly glamorous.  A Bride can invoke society’s nostalgia for the best qualities of an era by wearing a gown from that period of time.  Some Brides achieve this effect by choosing modern Wedding Dresses that incorporate design elements representative of the desired era.  For example, a Bride looking to incorporate the style of the 1930’s might choose a dress similar in design to those made by Coco Chanel.

Antique and antique-inspired jewelry can also add a dash of vintage beauty to a Bride’s Wedding apparel.  Whether it is a single piece or an entire matched set, a Bride with vintage jewelry proves that old-fashioned can be extremely fashionable.  This can also serve as the Bride’s “Something Old.”  Antique jewelry can be particularly meaningful if it is a family heirloom.

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For Brides who choose blue as one of their Wedding colors, fulfilling the Something Blue requirement of the old Bridal tradition is simple and effortless.  The Lord Thompson Manor has a few suggestions for the plethora of Brides who don’t choose blue as a Wedding color, but still want to have Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue.

1.  The garter is the most popular place for a Bride to sneak in Something Blue.  The entire garter can be a feminine powder blue, or perhaps just some lace or decorative beading.

2.  When Something Blue is desired, but the color would be obtrusive, there are a few ways to hide it.  A Bride could choose blue lingerie beneath her dress.  She could also stitch some blue thread or beads to the label in her gown.

3.  A Bride who wants to show off her Something Blue can do so through jewelry.  Whether she prefers the shades of sapphires or turquoise, there are endless earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and anklets she can choose from.

4.  One fashionable trend recently has been colored shoes with Brides’ white Wedding Dresses, and this can be the perfect way to incorporate Something Blue.  Chic navy heels can combine tradition with fashion perfectly.

5.  If feet are the way to go, but a Bride has her heart set on a pair of shoes that is decidedly not blue, she can opt for a nice shade of blue polish for her pedicure.  That Something Blue can be as noticeable or as discreet as the Bride likes.

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The Lord Thompson Manor is passionate about perfect Weddings and flawless formal reception dinners, but we also love to see our guests let their hair down and party.  Our rehearsal dinners provide our guests with the perfect opportunities to do so.    The Bride and Groom can thank their loved ones for helping them with the Wedding, their parents and the Wedding Party can get to know one another, and everyone can have an enjoyable, relaxing evening before the Big Day.  At the Lord Thompson Manor, we even recommend that these fun evenings center on a charming theme.

At the Lord Thompson Manor, Brides and Grooms often theme their Rehearsal Dinners on their Honeymoon destination.  For example, if a couple is going to Florence, we might decorate with burlap tablecloths and serve bruchetta, chicken brasciollo, tortellini and similar foods.  The Honeymoon-themed Rehearsal Dinners can share the Bride and Groom’s excitement for their upcoming adventure with their loved ones and provide the couple with a preview of their voyage.

We can also work with a Bride and Groom to produce a theme of their own conception for their Rehearsal Dinner.  If our wide array of decorations doesn’t cover it, we can assist in rentals.  If they aren’t interested in creating their own theme, or if they want to rest their creativity after the imaginative mental exercise of planning a wedding, they can choose from our list of time-tested and guest-approved Rehearsal Dinner themes, including the “Jimmy Buffet” buffet, the “Seaside Dinner,” and “Mike’s Steak House,” to name a few.

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 The Organization Of Your Wedding Ceremony

The Organization Of Your Lord Thompson Manor Wedding Ceremony Author: George Meszaros

Typically, wedding ceremonies are structured events and are commonly broken down into several components. Remember, that this is your wedding and you have options on what happens during your wedding. Don’t be intimidated by your friends, family, or even your wedding officiant. Unless you are asking for something outrageous, you should be able to have the ceremony conducted to your desires. Music is almost always part of the beginning of all wedding ceremonies, but music can be a part of any element.

Some of the most common elements of the wedding ceremony are:

Introduction – In this segment your wedding ceremony officiant declares the purpose of the gathering. He introduces the bride and groom, and welcomes the wedding guests. If it is a religious ceremony, he solicits everyone to participate in a prayer.

Lead up – This segment is probably the most forgettable part of the event, and it is often omitted. You may ask your officiant to follow the introduction with your vows to save time or if you are not interested in a drawn out sermon. If you elected to have a clergyman as your officiant, this part of your ceremony may be difficult to omit.

Vows – This is the “I do” part. Simply put, this is the one part of a wedding ceremony that you cannot compromise. It is always going to be part of the wedding, and it should be the most intimate part of your entire ceremony. At this time your officiant explains the significance of the couples vows followed by the bride and groom affirming their commitment to each other. Did you know that you could write your own vows? Writing your own vows gives you a chance to really personalize your ceremony. Be sure that both you and your groom are involved in the process. It should be a democratic process, to enhance the experience for both of you. Feel free to use your own words, so you feel comfortable with the language of your vows.

Exchange of the Rings – Once you declared your commitment to each other with your vows you are invited to place a wedding ring on each other’s ring fingers. For many this is one of the most moving event of the ceremony.

Announcement – The closing segment of most wedding ceremonies is the announcement and the “kissing of the bride.”

Keep in mind, this is your special day and you decide on how you want the wedding ceremony to progress. Remember, it is OK to be different. Your guest will appreciate an interesting wedding ceremony that is unpredictably exciting. To a large degree, ceremonies are for the entertainment of you and your guest, so have fun with it.

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 The Correct Way For Organizing Your Wedding Photo Album

Lord Thompson Manor Wedding Photo Album Author: Emma Dawson

Wedding photo albums haven’t changed much over the years but gradually some newer types are coming into the system. Almost all albums for instance will place the bride in the place of honor at the front of the album, just as it did in her mother’s time. Most weddings take place in beautiful places where there is always a special spot for the photographer to take some pictures of the bride and groom together after the service.

Of course you will also see photos of the wedding party together in the wedding photo album to show how fantastic they all looked on the day in their dresses and tuxedos. This is of course is the group of people that play a part in the days activities like the bridesmaids and the best man for example. The photos of the bride’s attendants will be next in the album.

The family of the groom poses for a picture that ends up in the album, and there is another one of the bride with her family. Wedding photo albums should also have a mention as they need to be as elaborate as the ceremony otherwise they will not do justice to the care which is taken over the photographs. Wedding photo albums are normally elaborate to complement the ceremony itself with elaborate covers that tend to be in white.

It is just as important for the contents of the wedding album to impress and this is achieved by clever display techniques that show the day off at its best. Some modern groups will probably have a digital version available on a computer disc as well supplied by the wedding photographer. Many hundreds of images can now be stored on a cd rom which makes it simple to carry around and display on a TV screen with little chance of damage.

It is now becoming more common for the bride and groom to make a cd rom thereby providing a digital wedding photo album available to every guest as a permanent reminder of their special day. This also means that guests have the opportunity to print off images they like whenever they wish and still keep a reminder of the day that can be seen at home on the TV if they wish. The latest digital photo frames mean you can see a slide show of images wherever you wish to place the viewer; this adds a new and novel touch to looking at pictures.

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 Wedding Music Tips: Why Your Wedding Day Music Is So Important

Wedding Music Tips from Lord Thompson Manor By: Melissa Burton

Many couple like to enjoy music at their wedding; the music can be played throughout the ceremony as well as the reception so you have to think about that as well. Many couples play the traditional “here comes the bride” on the organs or the piano at the ceremony as the bride is walking down the aisle with the man that is going to give her away which is usually the bride’s father but any important male in her life can be nominated as the person who gives her away! Music can be traditional, jazzy, and funky or indeed anything you want it to be.

During the ceremony wedding music is allowed to be played but only at the start you need silence for the exchange of the vows and making the marriage legal, after the ceremony when you are leaving the church or garden or office, in fact anywhere that you have been married, many newly weds play a lively happy song to guide them out of their venue and on to their wedding reception.

At the wedding reception entertainment and music is a must, whether this comes in the form of a DJ, live band or even a comedian there should be great music and good food, with lots of people dancing. It is traditional for the newly weds to have their first dance as a newly married couple before any one else has a dance on the floor, this is where you usually pick a favourite meaningful song that has a lot of significance to you and your partner as it serves as a memory reminder, whenever you hear that song from now on your mind will flash back to your first wedding dance with each other and your first day as a married couple.

Wedding music is important, it helps people to be happy. Music is an aphrodisiac and makes people feel good. And to be honest it will bring lots of laughs and happy memories as when the guests and family start to have their drinks their dancing becomes more frequent and enjoyable. A wedding brings families of the bride and groom closer so they could even dance together to help it along, making sure that everyone has a great time and a good dance is imperative to your wedding. Not only your guests of course, you and your new husband or wife got to be sure they are having the best day of their life!

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 Wedding Reception Decorating Ideas

A wedding is a fun and joyous time to celebrate the bond of two people. You have been thinking about every detail, how the itinerary would flow. Now it is time to start brainstorming those wedding reception decorating ideas. This can be stressful or fun depending on how much work you put into decorating your wedding reception.

Decorating a Wedding Reception

If you search Google, you will plenty of wedding reception decorating ideas and the best way to get ideas is to see what others are doing. Current fashion trends tend to change every season and a majority of brides keep up to date on what’s in and what’s out. Also, depending on how many guests you are expecting will determine the extent of decorating a wedding reception. If you have a theme, it can easily be worked into the decorating process. Also because there are so many wedding reception decorations, I recommend starting a budget and sticking with it. There may be some wedding reception table decorations that are perfect, but they just won’t work nicely with your budget.

Wedding Reception Decorating Ideas

So, what is a bride to do? Well, themes can work great for keeping the vibe of a planned wedding reception congruent. If you feel up to it, you can hand make decorations or have those in your bridal party help you as well. Remember, to delegate responsibility to these people (they are here to help keep you sane). The only drawback with this solution is that it is very time consuming. For those with busy schedules wedding planners are great for over the top or very simple wedding decorations. There are also inexpensive wedding decorations on the market. This is great for cutting costs and allocating funds towards something else.

It can be as easy as visiting your local craft store and purchasing materials to make the decorations out of. Flowers (real or imitation) can be placed in various sized jars with multicolored stones. Be sure to have this color match the one you chose for the wedding reception and brides dresses. These vases can also be used for stunning centerpieces on the guests tables. At these same stores you will find a variety of table cloths that match your desired color for the wedding reception.

Another neat idea for inexpensive weddings where there will be many younger children is to use white cloth paper for tablecloths. Provide them with pens/pencils/pens, and the younger guests will have an area to write notes and stay busy during the formalities of the reception. One of the most common problems with children at receptions is they need to keep busy or they will become irritated. You can save some of these table cloths as mementos of the big day.

Wedding Reception Themes

Typical themed weddings can also be planned on simple and easy budget. Try keeping with the seasons depending on what time of year your wedding is. For spring use wedding reception decorations that include light flowers and fresh colors. All summer themes think bold larger than life decorations and neutral colors. Sunset colors work great with fall weddings, and winter weddings are best to keep with lighter hues and shades. Example, color combinations such as burgundy and hunter, or wine and sky blue are just a couple of the many color choices for more formal autumn weddings. There are also many red, orange, and yellow flowers to go with this theme such as marigolds, apricot lilies, rust and burgundy hydrangeas. Rose petals are also great to use on tables, on parts of walkways or floating on water.

Wedding Table Decorating Ideas

Something overlooked at weddings are the name settings on tables. I recommend keeping all fonts the same and in line with the theme of your wedding. Standard name are done everywhere, try to mix it up and personalize the name settings. Maybe each individual table can have a sub-theme that plays off your wedding decorations. You can incorporate unique candles layouts and this will impress guests. Example satin cloths and greenery make for a romantic setting. While covering the dance floor area with small poles elegantly draped with satin ribbons or garlands of greenery makes for a beautiful scene. Your guests will appreciate the time and energy you put into the small details for the wedding reception area.

This is just a small sample of some of the wedding themes. Others include medieval feasts, ethnic weddings, some of which are absolutely beautiful to behold such as the Japanese and S. Korean style weddings, others are Romeo and Juliet themed weddings or an amazing under the sea themed wedding. Basically any theme that is well thought out can turn out stellar.

Wedding Reception Decorations

As you can see, there is plenty of wedding reception ideas that can be used to keep it average, expensive, or cheap. It is up to you to decide on the trade off between time and money. Basically the more money you spend, the less time it will take to get the desired result and visa versa. You can use help from family, friends, or even hired professionals. Overall, you can keep this fun and get the distinguished look you want. Bottom line, decorating for a wedding reception does not need to be stressful or difficult.

Robert Reno works for Encore Entertainment. His team provides DJs and lighting for Michigan wedding receptions.

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 Five Party Songs for Your Wedding Reception

Author Gen Wright

Your Wedding Reception is not meant to be anything less than a party and certain songs can insure that it is. If you want a rocking wedding reception that will be talked about for the next twenty years, then you better have some rocking music. Fortunately, there are a handful of tried and true wedding party songs that can get even the oldest people up and dancing. Here are the top five party songs to be played at your wedding reception.

While this list of great party songs for your wedding party reception is far from all inclusive, it is a great start to a list of music that you will want. If you have these five selections, then you are assured of at least five songs that every single person will be moved to dance to. There are a number of different tastes out there, but everyone likes to dance to these.

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 Wedding Reception – 5 Favor Ideas to Wow your Guests

Author Albert Lee

Choosing a wedding reception favor is an important decision because it’s responsible for creating a lasting impression of your wedding. Here are some favor ideas you can use to wow your guests.

Anything “his and hers” will definitely qualify under this category. In fact, anything under the sun could be slotted here just as long as the newlyweds relay the cute story behind the favors on an attached note. Miniature wedding ring replicas, Cupids’s bow to resemble true love, and pressed flowers are good choices for romantic wedding reception favors.

Elegant favors are impersonal in nature but they definitely have the oomph factor. They need not be expensive but most usually are. Keep in mind that ostentatious is not elegant so don’t go overboard on the expenses. Miniature gold-plated pens with engraved details about the wedding are common. Well-crafted brooches, money clips, and cuff links are all good choices as well.

To learn more wedding reception ideas, visit http://www.weddingreceptionideas101.com

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 Wedding Reception Venue: Top Tips

Author: Simone Icough

The first thing to take into account when choosing a wedding location is that there are likely to be two parts of your wedding to organise – the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception. As regards the ceremony, a church wedding is still the favourite choice for many couples, and most have a particular church in mind. In this case, the reception must be planned around the wedding service. Factors such as ease of transport from service to reception will be important when planning your church wedding.

If, on the other hand, you’re thinking about a civil wedding, you have the option of choosing a venue that will host both your wedding ceremony and your wedding reception. If this is what you are hoping for, you will need to choose a venue that is licensed for marriage ceremonies. This may come with a higher price tag than non-licensed wedding venues, but has the benefit of minimising the amount of travelling involved for you and your wedding guests.

The type of wedding you have will depend partly on how big it will be, so here are some things to think about before approaching wedding venues:

• Number of wedding guests. It may sound obvious but many venues will not be able to magic up extra space from nowhere if you add 20 extra guests at the last minute. You should have a good idea of numbers before you start looking at venues.
• Sit-down or stand-up wedding reception? A formal meal will obviously require more space than a stand-up buffet, so a venue whose seated capacity is 100 might well be able to accommodate 200 for a canapé reception. Which do you want?
• How big is your wedding band? Bands and other forms entertainment can take up a large amount of space, as can a dance floor, so decide when and where you want the entertainment to take place, and check with the venue that this can be done in the space available.

A small wedding venue can be beautiful. Of course you should make sure that your guests are not squashed in like sardines, but atmosphere-wise it can be almost as bad for a small number of people to be rattling around in a huge, high-ceilinged reception room. Make sure your venue is not too big for your needs.

Any number of buildings can make a perfect wedding reception venue, but here are some of the most popular options:

Historic Wedding Reception Venue

Castles, country houses and stately homes are among the locations many dream of for their big day. If your budget can stretch to it, this offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the use of a stunning building.

Hotel Wedding Reception

There are so many different types of hotel that there’s likely to be something for everyone, from traditional to ultra-modern. Having accommodation on the spot is, of course, a big plus.

Marquee Wedding Reception

If you have access to spacious gardens or other outdoor space, a marquee could be worth considering. Many people are surprised at how pricey it can be to hire a marquee for their wedding, but the plus side is that you can take control of wedding catering and could save a considerable amount by providing your own alcohol.

Sports or Social Club Wedding Reception

Different types of club premises can be perfect for a wedding reception. Do plenty of research and you could find one that’s in a stunning location, too. For example, some sailing or rowing clubs have picturesque waterside views, and can often be hired at a reasonable price, certainly compared to other popular wedding venues.

Restaurant or Pub Wedding Reception

Food and drink are among the main ingredients for a successful wedding reception, so where better to head than to a lovely restaurant or pub? We recommend TikiTano in Estepona, we have been to this venue many times, the ambience is right and the food is a gastronomic delight! Bear in mind that you’re more likely to find a good match if your wedding party is smaller, and if you’re lucky you might even be able to escape the heavy costs that are often quoted as soon as you mention the ‘w’ word!

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Wedding Prices

Over-inflated costs might mean you compromising on other aspects of the wedding. Whether it’s sky high drinks prices or hidden extras in the small print, you don’t want to feel exploited, so vote with your feet if you feel it’s not worth it.

Wedding Venue Staff

Do they seem experienced and professional? Flexibility is another key attribute. Are they willing to adapt to your needs? This will be a major factor in how smoothly your day runs.

Wedding Venue Facilities

Is the venue suitable for guests with a disability, and can it provide appropriate seating for the elderly and/or young children?

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