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Free Wedding Samples

Wedding toasts are a great way to wish the new couple well, but it can be hard to get it just right if you’ve never done it before. If you feel a lot of emotion about the union, it may be even more difficult to get the toast just right. Keeping it simple really helps, as well as keeping it short. Remember that a toast is simply a way 00004000 to let the new couple know that you are excited for them, and that you were happy that they made you a part of their day. The more you try to put into a toast the more complicated it can be, so don’t try to pack too much into the toast.

Samples

Below is a very simple toast that you can use regardless of how well you know both of the bride and the groom. This is also a great way to make a toast when you really want to wish the couple well but you aren’t too sure what to say!

“First, I wanted to say congratulations to Bill and Nancy! I am so happy for the both of you and I know that today is the first day of what will be a very long marriage. I also want to thank the two of you for inviting me and making me a part of your big day. I know that there will be many more celebrations of your love and your marriage in the future!”

Below is a more intimate toast that you will find works well for close friends and family and will help you convey a bit more personal emotion.

“Congratulations, you two! I know that everyone is saying great things to you, but I had to get up and really express how happy I am for you. I know that both of you have been looking forward to this day for quite awhile, and I have to say that it couldn’t have been more beautiful. I know that you have a lot of great plans for the future and I can’t wait to sit back and watch them unfold for you. Congratulations, Bill and Nancy!”

As you can see, you can keep it really simple or you can add a bit more personalization to a toast. Usually a toast is just a few minutes long, so you don’t need to get into long stories or convoluted hopes for the new couple. Instead, keep things short and sweet but be sure to convey your happiness for the new couple. If you don’t know the personalities of both the bride and the groom well, keep humor limited and clean, just so that you are sure you don’t offend anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to download free wedding invitation samples?
    I am trying to help my Grandaughter make some wedding invitations on my computer. Can’t seem to find any samples of this type of card.

    • ANSWER:
      I got my invitations from www.theamericanwedding.com and they sent me a huge catalog and samples of the ones I liked before I chose. It was great.

  2. QUESTION:
    free wedding samples for project?
    I have plan a wedding for a class that I am in…I was wondering what sites give free samples?? We have to have samples of all the invites, cards, napkins, decorations and such…….thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      http://freebieobsession.blogspot.com/ good luck!

  3. QUESTION:
    I am getting married soon, and need help with wedding samples?
    I was wondering if anyone can give me websites for free samples of anything to do with a wedding (invitations, save the date, favors, etc…) I am also looking for free wedding magazines, catalogs, and brochures.

    • ANSWER:
      there are so many free things available online, all you have to do is google “free wedding samples”, “free wedding magazines” or free wedding invitations” and you will find tons of stuff.

  4. QUESTION:
    What are good companies to write to for free samples for a wedding?
    I live in the UK and I am looking for free samples that will be able to provide for about 80-100 people.
    I have heard that if you write to some companies they will send free samples, however I don’t have the time or money to write to every single company and would just like to know which companies I will have more success with.

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  5. QUESTION:
    Free Online Wedding Samples and Catalogues?
    I am wondering if anyone knows of free online wedding samples and catalogues. I live in Canada so they would have to send it here. I am looking because I find it much easier to have something in my hand then read off the internet, plus its a lot easier to show my FH ideas out of a magazine or catalogue AND I am scrapbook queen and very much enjoy getting my scissors and glue stick out ;)
    Thank you

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  6. QUESTION:
    A good website for free samples of wedding favours?
    Maybe with a couple of pound postage at the most but preferably free.

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t know of any free sites but some charge you for the sample but if you buy from them, they credit your purchase with the samples you purchased. We bought ours from WeddingPaperDivas.com. They were a sample, we got like 5 so when we ordered our invitations they credited us . Many sites do that, they send a color palate of the ink and you can feel the heft of the invites. Good luck!

  7. QUESTION:
    can someone tell me where i can get free wedding samples?

    also where can i get free wedding catalogs.
    the problem is i live out of the US
    please help

    • ANSWER:
      i do not know about samples, but i went to a bridal expo WITH MY GROOM (cackles at the memory, classic classic). no really, he had fun too, so much fun he insisted on two chocolate (dark and white) fountains at our wedding. they had so many vendors in our town, with many MANY ideas for us to copy (me and my little camera) and reproduce for half the price later.

      at the expo they had catalogs EVERYWHERE (hands heavy bag to husband). everyone wants to give you flyers or books on their services.

      are you planning on getting married in the US? maybe someone can go to an expo there and get the catalogs. if you are getting married out of the US, i am sure there are other expos you can go to.

  8. QUESTION:
    Free wedding cake samples? ASAP?
    I went to lunch today and our waiter overheard us talking about a friends upcoming nuptials. He told us about how through Myspace he got free wedding cake samples and they were delivered in a Schwans truck to their house. He suggested that we check it out, the problem is that we can not find this site or anything about it. If you know anything about this or anything like it please let me know. Thank you!

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.schwans.com/

      never heard of the free cake, but here is their site

  9. QUESTION:
    Where are fun site to get free samples, etc for a wedding? : )?
    I got engaged a few months ago and everyone keeps asking me if I’ve found the fun “wedding freebies” for brides. Any suggestions on fun sites to surf to get some fun free stuff to help with planning! : )

    • ANSWER:
      check this site http://www.urfreebies.net/?page_id=55

  10. QUESTION:
    free wedding samples?

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t think you can get sample weddings.

  11. QUESTION:
    where can i get wedding music samples (free)?
    hi, I was wondering where I can find samples of wedding music. I now I want Four Seasons played but I was wondering what kind of songs to people sing at weddings. This is the hardest part and I really need some help! I dont want to download music illegally and I dont want to waste money on buying CD’s that I will never use again! Please help me! Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      check out www.youtube.com
      You cant download them but you can listen to them.
      If you are downloading for yourself that isnt classed as illegal is it?

  12. QUESTION:
    I need to know who speaks at our wedding and some free samples please?
    We have no parents to speak at our wedding just our attendants i.e. maid of honor, best man, 3 bridesmaids and 3 groomsman. We also have a master of ceremonies. I would like some suggestions as to who speaks and when and what they should be saying. We are not having a sit down dinner. A buffett later. We would still like to have the tradional head table and speeches. Can you help me with this. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Your priest, minister, or rabbi speak and your best man may offer a toast. But for the most part, no speeches are required.

  13. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where they give free samples of veils for wedding?
    DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY GIVE FREE SAMPLES OF VEILS FOR WEDDING THE BRIDE?
    thanks

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  14. QUESTION:
    Any one know where i can find free wedding dress, bridesmaid and tartan samples?
    website please! :D

    • ANSWER:
      Free Wedding Dress……………. I got married in May this year. I wouldn’t be giving my dress away and I dont know anyone who would. Personally, I would not even let anyone borrow my Tiara as it was custom made etc.

      If your having a wedding on a budget, why dont you try eBay etc.

      You can get wedding dresses in Monsoon, Debenhams, BHS etc. Worth a look!

      When you hear the sound of wedding bells, wedding shops hear the sound of their tills ringing.

  15. QUESTION:
    Free wedding catalogs?
    Planning a wedding(sometime in the near future..) and would like some links for free samples and wedding catalogs
    Thanks
    Must be for canada!

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t have any links, sorry, but do you know any people who work with magazines, at all?

      I work in a craft store, and the lady who deals with the magazines always sets aside last seasons magazines for me.
      They have to rip the cover off, so the company gets a refund for the “unsold” magazine, but you get the book for free.

  16. QUESTION:
    i need a good free site for wedding?
    i am looking for a site that will send me free wedding things. samples or anything better. i have gone onto a few but they havnt sent me anything. are there any reliable ones out there?

    • ANSWER:
      If you want to smell good. 25000fragrances.com has thousands of brands and their prices are really low. Check them out.

  17. QUESTION:
    Wedding Samples?
    I was browsing the internet trying to find Disney wedding invitation samples and i really could find and unless you paid money for it. Is there a website where you can order free Disney wedding invitatioins and I was also wondering if there was a Wedding cake catalog that I could order too. If these questions sound stupid, I apologize in advance. I’m a first time bride and I’m doing the planning by myself. Thank you in advance.
    I’ve tried google and yahoo searches and came up with nothing, has anyone come across a wedding cake catalog i can order?

    • ANSWER:
      I think you are going to be very very hard pressed to find free Disney anything. They protect their copyrights very fiercely. You best bet is a store like scrapbooking supply that may have papers you can use.

      For Wedding cakes, I don’t know of a catalog – but www.Wilton.com will be your best resource.

      Good Luck

  18. QUESTION:
    what site can i go to ask for free wedding invitation sample?

    • ANSWER:

      http://loushrugged.com/frugal

      My site has totally free samples. I also check every single offer personally to make sure that it is not a scam. I add new samples everyday! Check it out here:

      http://loushrugged.com/frugal

      You should also check with the company in question. Most companies would be happy to send you a free sample of a card – just send them an email. It never hurts to ask!! :)

  19. QUESTION:
    Is there any website or software available free on net to craete Traditional Indian wedding card?
    I want to create a sample wedding invitation card for my dear and want to send her through mail to surprise her.I know there are lots of sites for ecard but i want to create a wedding card like real one.

    • ANSWER:
      Why don’t you use Power point?

  20. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where i canget free wedding catalogs with sample colors for dresses and stuff?
    not invitations or favor magazines

    • ANSWER:
      Try David’s Bridal

  21. QUESTION:
    Where can I find this wedding info?!?
    Does anyone know of or have any websites that send free samples and wedding information in the mail?
    I’m looking for samples of save the dates, invites, etc. and anything else I can get to look at!

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.invitesgalore.com/

      http://www.rexcraft.com/

      both offer free samples

  22. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where I can bulk buy mini perfume samples to use for wedding favours?
    I would want a well known brand such as Estee Lauder, Calvin Klein etc and wouldn’t really want to pay more than £1 each. I need around 50. I know a lot of department stores give them out for free so surely there’s somewhere I could buy them?

    • ANSWER:
      If I were you I would go into a large store and be honest, tell them what you want the samples for and most of the employees will be only too happy to give some to you – you’ll easily get 50

  23. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know a free website for printing wedding invitations?
    or at least a site that will give me samples of what do say on my invitations?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi… Yes, try LCI Paper. They’re a wonderful resource for all your invitation needs, including invitation wording. www.lcipaper.com

  24. QUESTION:
    Free Wedding Photographer vs. Professional Wedding Photographer?
    My fiance’s uncle did the photography for his brother’s wedding, and is offering to do ours for free. He’s got a great camera, and the pictures of his brothers weddings were decent. He’s not a photographer, but he does it as a hobby. We get all the pictures and can do whatever we want with them.

    I also found a photographer that I really like, and shes offering us all day coverage with all images on a disc for 00 (including taxes). She definitely has a more ‘artsy’ feel to her photography than my fiance’s uncle does, but her pictures seem a bit grainier than his uncles. I would probably feel a bit more confident with her than I would his uncle just because she has more expierence and I’ve seen samples of her work.

    I am the textbook overthinker, and I’m not sure what to do. What’s your opinion?

    • ANSWER:
      Do Both, if you have it in your budget to do so.

      Maybe, allow the professional to stay for the ceremony, and after Family pictures. That should cut down on costs, and that would leave the Reception for your fiance’s uncle. In my opinion, I would like my ceremony pictures to be artsy, with a mix of artsy and down to earth for Family pics, and Fun in the reception.

      I plan on having the one use cameras on my reception tables, just to get a feel on what my guests thought of the reception, along with a lot of laughs. :D

      You can also have your uncle take the same pictures as the professional, so as to have twice as many pictures, and you are doubly certain that you get what you want.
      This way, you wont offend your fiance’s uncle, and you can still get artsy pictures.
      If you choose this option, just make sure that you talk to the professional beforehand, so she doesn’t get offended about your uncle taking pictures also.

      Hope this Helps

  25. QUESTION:
    Free Bridal Stuff?????
    Do you know where i can get FREE samples of invitations or anything about weddings? & Free wedding magazines and catalogs? Thanks!!!

    • ANSWER:
      invitations by dawn will send you a free catalogue, you just have to give your address. The catalogue helped me out A LOT because it has pages in themes, and colors and you get a great idea of what colors work well together.

  26. QUESTION:
    Where can I find free sample letters to tell everyone about my wedding plans?
    K, so my fiancé and I are going to be married in April of next year. We plan to be married aboard a cruise ship. We want to invite everyone along for those who would like to go. Then when we come home we are gonna have a second wedding so that all our family and friends can attend. Both our families have asked what were doing and how and instead of explaining 100 more times We would like to send out a letter letting everyone know what our plans are. Not save the dates but an actual letter. I’m just wondering where can I find a sample of this.
    Thank you for all your help.
    The purpose of the letter is to inform everyone of the upcoming events. I don’t think that it is fraudulent to tell everyone that we are having a second wedding when we come home . As the word fraudulent means deceitful, deceptive, crooked, underhanded. Which we are doing none of those things. We simply want to tell people our plans. So regardless no one will be mislead, because the 2nd wedding will be so that they can all share in our celebration because a lot of them are upset that we are marrying so far away from home, and they will not be able to attend the cruise.
    Also “Word of mouth” doesn’t really work when you have family all over the world. So that is why I am looking for a better way to get the word out as I have literally explained at least 100 times, as we have been engaged for a while. Thanks for your answer though.

    • ANSWER:
      I’m not sure there is such a form letter, but you might try to write your version of something like this:

      Dear Family & Friends,

      We are excited to share our upcoming wedding plans with all of you and hope that you will be able to join us for all, or at least part of the wedding activities. We realize our plans are somewhat unique, so we’ve chosen to write a letter to all of you to explain the events.

      We plan to be married aboard the cruise ship, the [Majesty of the Seas], during their [April 10, 2010] cruise to the [Caribbean]. We would love to have as many join us on the cruise that can. You will find contact information about the cruise at the end of this letter.

      However we realize that everyone won’t be able to join us, and we value each of you and want to celebrate the beginning of our marriage with each of you. Therefore we will have a wedding ceremony after returning home so that everyone can be together. That ceremony will be on [April 24] at the [First Presbyterian Church in Montclair].

      We hope you’ll mark your calendars for the Montclair ceremony. We will send invitations closer to the date. And if you want to join us on the cruise you are welcome to reserve your spaces directly with the cruise line or your travel agent.

      Love you all,
      [Marty & Claire]

      Cruise Dates:
      Cruise Line:
      Website:

  27. QUESTION:
    where can I find sample grooms’ wedding day speeches for free?

    • ANSWER:
      If you’re at a loss, then google. I did a two second search and was stunned at all the sites that came up. I won’t bother to list them, because they all seemed ridiculous. Just type in Groom Wedding Speech. But…

      You don’t need a template. (They all seemed really bad) If you’re not big on public speaking, it can honestly just be a 30 second, thanks for coming everyone, we appreciate it, don’t forget to take your wedding favor. You already had the marriage, you don’t need to make another elaborate declaration of love for your bride. You can do that in private with your new wife and speak from the heart and not freak out because of 200 relatives staring at you.

      If you have to go to the internet to find a sample speech, no one is going to enjoy it. Especially not your bride. Just make a short thank you. The speeches are really for the best man and maid of honor anyway.

  28. QUESTION:
    ONLINE FREE BEAUTY SAMPLES? ?
    DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY SITE THAT DELIVERS FREE BEAUTY (COSMETICS) SAMPLES WITHOUT ANY SUBSCRIPTIONS OR PURCHASE; JUST TO TRY OUT THEIR PRODUCTS.

    AND ALSO WHERE CAN I FIND WEDDING CATALOGS ONLINE?

    THANKS IN ADVANCED!!!

    • ANSWER:

      http://samplekingdom.com/beauty.html

      is your best place to look

  29. QUESTION:
    How to market photography for cheap or for free? Get wedding photography clients.?
    My name is Brian and I am a recent college graduate. I studied graphic design, photography and printmaking among many other things. I have been trying to get a wedding photography business started but it is slow going. Most of my past work was through referrals and this year was the first bridal show I have ever done. Unfortunately, it was the exact same week as a major auto show and I had overheard someone say that there was 1/10 of the people as there were the year before. YAY, a great time for me to spend a fortune for nothing.
    But out of the individuals that were there I got good reactions on my photography and screen prints. Here is a sample of some of my wedding photography.

    I want to know if anyone has any ideas to help me market myself, get myself out there. And in a cheap or free way.

    http://brianfreemanphotography.com/

    there is a small sample of stuff, websites under construction

    • ANSWER:
      Hi Brian,

      Starting a photography business is the toughest part, but once you start then you build from there.

      I would build a blog, as was suggested above, and post your photography there with updated information about you and what you offer on a regular basis. Let people get to know you.

      Joint venture with local businesses like the florists, bridal shops, jewelry stores, caterers, etc, where brides frequent and use the services for their wedding, engagements and bachelor and bachelorette parties, etc. Show your work in these places with your contact info.

      Put your mailing piece in with these other businesses to their clients to get your name out and leverage their database of customers.

      Join the Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations along with local charities and network with people there. More often then not, there are high powered memebrs in the here who can refer you to others who are looking for what you offer. Don’t try and sell them, just get to authentically know them and business will come your way.

      There are a ton of other things you can do but these are just a few to get you started. Be a second shooter and apprentice with other photographers who are looking for help. Learn what they do but interview them and study with those who are successful.

      Definitely target the social media sites as was mentioned before like Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, etc. But you really want to start meeting people in your community who are movers and shakers so they get to know the real you and can confidently refer you.

      Be careful about where you get your names for clients as they may be difficult to work with. There are steps to take to qualify your clients but that in itself is another conversation.

      Check out the resources below.

  30. QUESTION:
    Can anyone tell me where l can find and download wedding photos to my computer for free?
    l need to create a sample weeding movie so they can see what l can do using my 3d album software. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      If you just google pictures, make sure that whatever you use is public domain – it’s really not ok to just find wedding pictures on the internet and use them for your own use.

      I’d recommend buying inexpensive stock photos from dreamstime.com or istockphoto.com. You can also search through flickr.com and ask permission to use any of the photos from the photographer.

  31. QUESTION:
    I want to make a wedding scrap book?
    I want to make a scrapbook sort of thing with lots of my dream wedding ideas. Any ideas of wedsites, what i can use, where i can pick up free fabric samples?

    • ANSWER:
      • The vast majority of fabric shops and haberdasheries will happily give you free samples, just ask.
      • try also looking at wall paper, it might sound daft but there are some lovely colours and motifs out there to give you some ideas.
      • Head to the charity shops and look for books on Gardening and home decoration, you might get some inspiration on flowers and table centres etc. You might even see some nice glass vases that could inspire a shape or form for your centre pieces.
      • In terms of websites simply google Wedding Websites or Wedding Blogs, they’re full of inspiration and ideas
      • Get a generic photo album off the high street and re-cover it in some nice fabric, ribbons, lace, you’ll have a personalised scrap book you can keep as a momento and it’s often a lot cheaper than buying a specific “wedding scrap book”
      • A lot of high street department stores offer wedding services, check out their websites for idea’s on invitations etc. (if you print them out on a nice textured paper they’ll look really good in the scrap book)
      • if you see flowers you like take photos of them or press them in an old heavy book to stick in the scrap book, they might even come in handy when you’re trying to explain to the florist what flowers you like.

      Hope some of this is helpful
      Rach

  32. QUESTION:
    Any good ideas for organizing wedding information?
    I am engaged and beginning to plan the wedding. So far I have only bought bride magazines and sent away for free catalogues and samples. I have started to receive this information…any good ideas on how to organize all of it? I was thinking maybe a notebook of some sort?

    • ANSWER:
      Get a binder.

      Have sections for each part of the wedding. For instance you might have centerpieces, florals, dress, rings, ceremony, reception, food. As many as you need. In the last section make sure you have a place to keep all of your signed contracts and copies of all your receipts so they don’t get mixed in with your brainstorming stuff.

      In each section include two of three clear plastic sleeves where you can clip out pictures that catch your fancy or stick business cards. Behind the sleeves you should include several sheets of paper so you can jot down any thoughts, dates, etc.

      Also, when you have your basic color ideas chosen go to the hardware store a pick up several sets of your wedding colors from the paint chips. Take one set and paste to your wedding binder. The other sets you need to hold on to. They will prove almost invaluble to you later to take shopping when you want to know if something will look good or to hand out to vendors when you want them to color match exactly.

      On wedding day hand the notebook to whoever is acting as your coordinator and dealing with any problems so they have the proofs of payment and contracts as backup if something should happen (god forbid!)

      You may or may not want to get a checklist kind of book from the bookstore. I’ve found that the freebie lists online work just as well. They have books that are supposed to help you organize it all but I’ve found them to be pretty unhelpful since they give you a very limited space to keep your clippings and whatnot.

  33. QUESTION:
    Looking for wedding websites?
    What i am looking for is websites that you can get free brocures from… Wedding dress websites for plus sizes.. I would also like to see some free samples, I have heard that there is websites that do this but cant manage to find them that easily…
    If anyone can help with anything to do with a wedding.. All website addresses will be appreciated.. Thanks so much..
    Debbie

    • ANSWER:
      My fav for plus size dresses is http://www.sydneyscloset.com/
      also www.igigi.com
      and http://www.plussizebridal.com/

  34. QUESTION:
    Wedding help! I need help finding info!?
    I am planning a wedding set for next year, I am wanting to get a giant start on things and start planning now. I don’t like to really work on things online, or do things on the computer so are their any websites that send out free wedding planners to your house or any sites that send samples or free catalogs? I really need all of the help I can get! Please send me info you have used or know about. Thanks everyone, Godbless!

    • ANSWER:
      Lots of websites have free catalogs:

      www.orientaltrading.com
      www.exclusivelyweddings.com
      www.rexcraft.com

      these are just a few… they have tons of different wedding things for you that you may need. As far as wedding planning goes, I bought a wedding planner from Target. It has a time line of everything that you should have done month to month, right up until the hour of your wedding. It’s a lifesaver, trust me. I have logged everything in there. It keeps me on task, everything from a budget, to keeping recipets in order. It’s amazing. I suggest going out and investing in one! Good Luck!

  35. QUESTION:
    Wedding Invitations?
    I wanted to let everyone who is planning to get married about a great wesite that I ordered my invitations from. It is called American Wedding. The send out free samples of invites that you are interested in purchasing. Everyone that works there were so nice and helpful. Visit there website www.theamericanwedding.com Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      i would send something free too if i were going to charge you enough to make up for mailing cost. go locally and compare prices. don’t be fooled by how someone talks to you. do you know people really dont care what the invitation looks like and they stash it in places you would not think of, they just need to know the date and are happy you invited them.

  36. QUESTION:
    Are you looking for Wedding Programs for your special day?
    If you need top notch quality Wedding Programs for your very special day, please visit:

    http://i-do-weddingprograms.com/

    FREE sample packages of wedding programs available to you upon request.

    http://i-do-weddingprograms.com/

    • ANSWER:
      nope

  37. QUESTION:
    Anyone know of any Wedding Freebies?
    Im getting married in 2012 and im having a hard time finding free catalogs and samples online of wedding stuff(invitations,dress catalogs ect)
    Does anyone know of any?

    • ANSWER:
      I’ve found some free wedding catalogues at a local chocolate and Cake shop in my hometown. It’s a local bridal mag, but it was free and we are having a local wedding, so it makes sense to me. You should check out local small-businesses that sell wedding stuff like dress boutiques or cake shops. Also if you research Bridal Expos, you can find some goodies at those. All my married girlfriends always rave about how awesome the Bridal Expos were and how I HAVE to go now that I’m engaged!!! They give the bride 4 free tickets, and each additional ticket is . They’re all over the place too. I’m going to the one closest to me in a nearby suburb.

  38. QUESTION:
    any ideas for editing wedding pictures?
    in my wedding we took some pictures and films. but some of them seem bit messy and needs to be edited. i would like to do it myself . do u know any website that has free backgrounds, ideas, samples, etc. . . ? what is your idea ? how to make them seem more professional?

    • ANSWER:
      Picnik.com is actually a VERY good site to work with. I’ve only heard good things, and I actually JUST played around with the premium features. This is what I plan on using for all the pictures taken by the amateurs at my wedding in May.
      They even have an AMAZING airbrush feature

  39. QUESTION:
    father of the groom wedding toasts free sites?
    sample toasts for rehearsal dinners and for wedding

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/browse/skills/0,21771,4010000000-Issue_Date-desc-596-1-25,00.html

      http://www.aphids.com/cgi-bin/quotes.pl?act=ShowWedCategories

      http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wedding-Toast

      http://www.ehow.com/how_1383_propose-toast.html

      1. Let the host or hostess make the first salute at a dinner party. If she or he does not do so, initiate a toast after the dishes from the main course are cleared.

      2. Make certain that everyone, no matter what he or she is drinking, has a full glass to raise.

      3. Stand up and tap your glass to get everyone’s attention.

      4. For a formal occasion, have everyone (except for the person you are toasting) stand up. If it is less formal, guests may remain seated.

      5. Direct your toast toward the host or hostess or the guest of honor. Speak loudly and slowly so that all can hear you.

      6. Keep it brief, sincere and to the point; choose simple but substantial words to convey your feelings. Some of the best toasts are just a single sentence or two.

      7. If you are feeling more creative, you can begin with an appropriate quotation, a poem or an amusing anecdote.

      8. Consider mentioning an unusually brave, heroic, romantic or awesome act performed by the honoree.

      9. Weave humor into your toast, but don’t embarrass the honoree. If the assembled group is close-knit, it’s all right to refer to shared experiences, but don’t make the toast a private joke between you and a few of the people present.

      10. When you have finished your toast, lift your glass to the recipient and lead the group in drinking to that person.

      Tips:
      If you know ahead of time that you will be giving a toast, write down some thoughts on note cards and practice delivering the toast before the big event. Remember that the toast puts the spotlight on the honoree, not on you.

      If you are the recipient of a toast, remain seated and refrain from drinking when everyone drinks to you.

      Warnings:
      Make sure your toast is appropriate for everyone at the event. For example, a best man’s speech at a wedding ceremony shouldn’t refer to bachelor-party escapades.

      Tips from eHow Users:
      Make eye contact when toasting by eHow Friend
      Be sure to maintain eye contact during the touching glasses portion of the toast. You need to only glance at your glass from your peripheral vision, and move your glass along without too much force if you’re worried about breaking something. Constant eye contact shows you really mean it.

      http://www.heavenstouchweddings.com/how-to-toast.html

      Hope some of the help out.. there are many great places on the net that offer onfo for FREE!!!

  40. QUESTION:
    Have you used this online wedding invitation company before?
    www.theamericanwedding.com. Did it work out for you? Was the quality and service good? I just ordered a free sample but hoping to hear other people’s experiences. I was originally planning to just order from a small retail store.

    Do you like this invitation? http://www.theamericanwedding.com/shopping/prod_detail/main.asp-pid-7005

    • ANSWER:
      I think that’s a very elegant invitation. I’ve never used this company before – I made my own wedding invitations from scratch – but it looks beautiful! Good luck and congratulations!

  41. QUESTION:
    Which wedding cake flavors should I sample?
    We can sample 5 wedding cake flavors for free. What should we try?
    Erica, my fiance and I don’t know much about wedding cake flavors. That’s why I’m asking for suggestions.
    The menu list seems endless and I don’t know where to start! What’s your favorite wedding cake flavor?

    • ANSWER:
      Extra Moist Vanilla Always moist, tender and delicious
      Vanilla Almond A traditional wedding cake flavor
      Vanilla Marble Our wonderful white cake with chocolate swirled throughout
      Vanilla Butter Mint Buttery and minty, just like the candy!
      Chocolate Fudge A deep, moist chocolate cake
      Chocolate Mint Tastes like Girl Scout cookies :-)
      Tangy Lemon A must for lemon lovers
      Real Strawberry Very moist, the fruit tints this cake pink
      Strawberry Swirl Sweet strawberry batter is swirled into white cake, so pretty!
      Real Raspberry Made with raspberries (but not the seeds!), this cake is extra moist
      Michigan Black Cherry The sweet summer taste of washed cherries (without the pits!) in a cake
      Michigan Cherry Almond Real Michigan Maraschino cherries tint this cake a deep pink with a hint of almond overtones in the flavor
      Old Fashioned Spice Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves with just a hint of sassafrass… An excellent choice for fall or any season!

      Vanilla Rum Torte A delicious torte of Vanilla cake sprinkled with Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum & layered with a whipped rum mousse. Moist but never soggy with a light rum flavor.
      Chocolate Hazelnut Torte Layers of chocolate cake filled with Belgian Chocolate icing, fluffy Hazelnut creme and non-alcoholic Hazelnut Liqueur over all.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme Chocolate cake, peanut butter icing, chocolate chunks, fudge filling, mmmmmm…..!
      Raspberries and Creme A European Style torte created from white cake, imported raspberry preserves, and a fluffy raspberry creme filling.
      Strawberries and Creme A European Style torte created from white cake, strawberry preserves, and a fluffy pink strawberry creme filling.
      Peaches and Creme Parfait Peach flavored cake layers filled with peaches and a peachy cream. A light sprinkling of peach liqueur enhances the overall peachiness.
      Caramel Apple Cake Rich Caramel and a tantalizing apple filling between layers of green apple flavored cake make this a real treat. Extra moist from a light sprinkling of a tart apple liqueur. Spice cake makes it even more appealing.
      White Chocolate Mousse Torte Elegant layers of White Chocolate Cake separated by a creamy White Chocolate Mousse and white Chocolate shavings.
      Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake A luscious filling of Caramel, Chocolate and Pecans hidden between layers of Chocolate Fudge Cake. Absolutely sinful!
      German Chocolate Cake This is the classic favorite of light chocolate cake split and filled with caramel, coconut and chopped pecan frosting. Beautifully disguised under fluffy wedding cake icing this flavor offers a real surprise.
      Chocolate Mint Torte Chocolate Mint cake torted with fluffy green mint creme and rich fudge icing. A cool treat for summer weddings.

  42. QUESTION:
    What random things are you “morally opposed” to?
    im morally opposed to:

    charities.
    low fat dairy products.
    working mothers.
    people who earn more than ,000 per year.
    wedding ceremonies.
    children in nice hotels.
    free samples.
    telemarketers.

    the list goes on…

    • ANSWER:

  43. QUESTION:
    Chose my wedding colors, does it work for the season?
    Last night I went to the hardware store and chose my wedding colors in the paint section (great way to chose colors and compare them next to each other, plus the sample cards are FREE!). Our wedding is going to be next year late August/early September:

    Colors: Soft eggplant, deep royal purple, sage green, and light green,
    Neutrals: Ivory, champange, and mocha.

    It’s more of a palate of colors. I didn’t want to pick just two or three, because sometimes I think that looks to monotonous.
    This way I get a nice balance of purple (my fiance’s favorite color) and green (my favorite color). My wedding theme is simple-vintage-romance.

    So do you think those colors are okay for a late summer/early fall wedding?

    Thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      I think that those will look beautiful! It’s great that you are sticking to the shades of colors rather than just 2 or 3…I think it will make it look lovely.
      I found a few pictures…looks beautiful together! And great for anytime of year…

      http://www.stylemepretty.com/images/2007/12/10/purple_inspired_wedding.jpg

      http://www.glamourousgowns.co.uk/greenbrownmood.jpg

      http://www.stylemepretty.com/images/2007/12/05/purple_wedding_invitation_3.jpg

      http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:PPJcK9id5IldzM:http://bp3.blogger.com/_2BcDkofAsXw/RvxEcpsX8VI/AAAAAAAAAPU/axlpqFGmrso/s400/Purple%2Bgreen%2Bboard.bmp

      http://www.elegantcheesecakes.com/images/green-with-dogwood-detail.jpg

  44. QUESTION:
    I am tryin to help my sister find music for her wedding.?
    I have a cpl of songs that I think she would like but I dont know of a website right off that would allow her to hear free samples of the song when I suggest them. Could someone plz help? Im not to sure of whats illegal now and not! Songs are from waaaaaaay back to current!! THANKS for any help!!
    I was tryin to burn the songs on a CD so she could just listen to them all at one time and take her pick!!

    • ANSWER:
      hope this helps http://www.wedalert.com/songs/index.asp

  45. QUESTION:
    I’m looking for an old christian duet wedding song, with lyrics something like ” This our wedding day”
    I can not remember the song title or the artists but it was a duet by a male and female artist. I remembber the coures saying ” on this our wedding day”, or somthing very clost to that. Please help.. A link to where I can hear a free sample would be great.. Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      This is all I can find sorry. I don’t know if it’s what you’re looking for though.

      I Promise
      by Carman

      Album: Heart of A Champion

      Lyrics:

      For better, for worse
      For richer, for poorer
      In sickness and health
      I will be yours
      And you’ll always be here in my heart

      To honor, to cherish
      To care for, to say
      This love will not perish
      I’m yours everyday and forever
      You’ll be here in my heart

      When the world is falling down
      I will always be around
      Though the tides may change
      The winds may blow
      I want you to know

      That I promise that I will love you
      And I promise that I’ll love you, too
      Here’s my heart
      I give it away
      On this our wedding day

      And I promise that I will love you
      And I promise that I’ll love you, too
      Here’s my heart
      I give it away
      On this our wedding day
      On this our wedding
      On this our wedding day

  46. QUESTION:
    Started wedding invite biz last year. Started out as hobby when I did my own invites for my wedding.?
    Now I’m doing invites for other people, birthdays, weddings, etc. Trying to build biz by providing free samples to show my work! Any takers?

    • ANSWER:
      No what about Golden Wedding Anniversary’s?

  47. QUESTION:
    Is anyone else completely obsessed with wedding planning?
    I don’t know what it is but every free moment I have I am planning and I am not getting married until October! I already have my dress and ordered a sample of my brides maids dress. Booked caterer, met with florist and selected the cake. Made centerpieces, ordered favors and invitations…..I am fully obsessed. The crazy part…so is my fiance! Are you this way too?

    • ANSWER:
      Oh yes i was that way completly. it is a really good thing to get everything booked ahead of time, so you know how much money you will need and so your vendors dont get booked up. It might have been a good idea to wait until about 5months before you wedding to get your dress. They say you usually gain weight or loose weight around the time of your wedding. With my wedding i got my dress really early then when i went back for a 2nd fitting it was huge on me, so i had to order another one and it came back 2wks before my wedding then it had to go for alterations and i didnt get my dress until 3days before my weddding. now thats scary. But yes its natuarl to get all obsessed with your wedding, bu its great your fiance is helping. thing to know about your wedding is, is that you can get every piece of the planning done but 3wks before your wedding it will be extremly hectic because there will be plenty of things you forgot or alot of things you cant do until closer to time. I quit my job to plan my wedding, so if you cant do that u would really recommend taking off atleast the last 2wks before your wedding. you will be way to stressed out and focused on your wedding for anything else.

  48. QUESTION:
    Help! Wedding toast!?
    I am the Matron of Honor in my cousins wedding tomorrow night and I am just not happy with my toast! Any suggestions? Or does anyone know of any websites that offer free help or samples?

    • ANSWER:
      Do something simple….here’s some samples.

      May your glasses be ever full.
      May the roof over your heads be always strong.
      And may you be in heaven half an hour
      before the devil knows you’re dead.

      May your heart be light and happy,
      May your smile be big and wide,
      And may your pockets always have
      a coin or two inside

      May your heart be warm and happy
      With the lilt of loud laughter
      Every day in every way
      And forever and ever after.

      May your hearts be as warm as your hearthstone.

      May your joys be as deep as the Ocean, and your troubles as light as its foam.

      May your love be modern enough to survive the times and old-fashioned enough to last forever!

      May your refrigerator always be filled with Budweiser, and may all of your ups and down’s be under the covers.

      May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.

  49. QUESTION:
    45TH Anniversary Wedding Vows?
    Anyone have any ideas how I can get a sample speech/vows for a 45th wedding anniversary. Preferably free!!. Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Clearly, you SHOULD write from the heart, but how do you sum up 45 years? Hopefully, this will help get you started…

      (Spouse’s name), __ years ago, I pledged my love and commitment to you, but it seems like only yesterday. I promised to love you, honor you, comfort and keep you. I pledge to be by your side in sickness and in health, in times of want, and times of plenty, for better or worse, for the rest of our lives. These past __ years have tested those vows, but our enduring love for one another has prevailed. I come here today to make a fresh start, to renew our vows of love, honor, and fidelity, and to reaffirm my love for you.

  50. QUESTION:
    help on wedding invitaions!!!!! plz!!?
    how can i make a nice wedding invitations online that i can design and for free???? or wat store has samples??

    • ANSWER:


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