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Written by John E. Peterson
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Are you planning a wedding on a strict budget? Plastic wedding plates look formal and won’t break the bank. Divine disposable plates are elegant and can be found in any color or size. Your plastic plates can fit in perfectly to your dinner reception decorations.
Before you are able to order your plastic place settings, first figure out how large the guest list is going to be. Once you have made a list, map out the quantities of plastic plates you might need.
For a cocktail party, it is good to prepare two 7" plates per person for every two hours of serving. Add in toothpicks and napkins, and that should be sufficient for hors d'oeuvres. If you are offering a straight buffet, you should consider two to three dinner plates per person and one dessert plate. Remember that your guests will most likely go back for a second helping. A full-service or a plated buffet where there is a sit down brunch, lunch, or dinner may call for a few different plate sizes. When setting the dining table a single 10 1/4" plate is enough for the main course. You will need a 9" plate for a more informal meals, like salads or sandwiches. 6" or 7" plates are perfect for bread and butter, side dishes and desserts.
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Written by Don G. Asmus
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Target a receptive audience.
The well-known expression "preaching to the choir" perfectly describes the first essential secret of creating highly popular top ten lists: You must focus your humor on a topic that most people are predisposed to find funny.
To become successful, you must have an overall theme for your top ten lists that will immediately resonate with a mixed audience of males and females. One such possibility, and a very popular choice among those of us who compose humorous top ten lists, is to focus on the well-known fact that most people spend a shocking amount of time thinking about sex.
Men's and women's basic interests are very basic indeed. And they are not about to change anytime soon. As John Stuart Mill wisely observed, our thin veneer of civilization rubs off rather easily.
Therefore, the more earthy your theme, the more natural the message will be to your audience. The best way to brainstorm for one of these universally familiar themes is to picture yourself trapped in an elevator with twelve other people for an entire weekend.
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Written by John E. Peterson
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Decorating for your wedding gives you a chance to express you personal style. Brides are always thinking of new and interesting ideas for their wedding décor. The sky is the limit when it comes to decorating wedding. Your décor has the ability turn a plain reception hall into a romantic dinner scene, or transform a backyard into a beautiful ceremony garden.
Flowers are the standard for wedding decorations. Your florist bill can end up being one of the largest payments you make for during your wedding planning. Any good florist can change a venue into an Eden without limits on your cash, but it’s a great florist that can make that transformation on a budget. Shop around for a florist. Ask friends and family for recommendations.
Don’t skimp on flowers. Instead, be up front with your florist about your budget. He or she may have some great ideas to substitute inexpensive design. Try using flowers that are in season; you will find savings with seasonal blooms. The use of greenery can help cover more ground. Try mixing in more accents with leaves to minimize cost. Many weddings have floral arrangements for the dinner table centerpieces. Careful, floral decoration costs can sneak up on you. Choose a modest $25 dollar arrangement choice and multiply that by 10 guest tables… It all adds up.
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