I found out that I will need a cushion for the rings and napkin holders, what else? Would love some links for the designs or patterns too. Thanks in advance. Hugs&love

Last year I was looking for a FSL horseshoe for a friends daughter, I never found one. I thought it would be different to the tradional satin & lace one. In Australia we also have a bride, barbie type doll or a bear on the wedding party Cars sitting above the centre of the radiator with wide ribbon attached at the drivers door (dash board height) down to the doll then up the the front passangers door. Good Luck

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by manami 04 Feb 2009

Thank you so much for the ideas, very interesting and useful! Hugs&*

by meganne 04 Feb 2009

I saw a Horseshoe design recently but can't remember where I saw it but I did notice that it didn't have any loops to attach ribbons, so dismissed it as not useful. hnr,m

Yoriko, when we talked about this on Sunday, also how about some FSL place cards for the table, or some little baskets for sweets. Or a little doily on each table. FSL vases..........the list goes on!!

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by manami 04 Feb 2009

Thank you, Michele...I'll have to do that list :)

Som ideas for you that may be ok ---Pillow for the rings if they are having a ring bearer,x2 horseshoes that hang from the pews if a church wedding, small bags that they can use to put some wedding cake in ( usually make of an organza type fabric), coasters to put around the bottoms of glasses if its a sitdown meal( would depend on who is catering and where the reception is really) chair covers ( they are best hired) horseshoes that have the bride and grooms name and date of wedding embroidered onh them, Garter for the bride, maybe some free standing lace swans to put on the tables, will work on some ideas for pattern tomorrow ok Sue box designs have some dove and bell designs worth a looky

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by manami 03 Feb 2009

Wow Ash, thank you very much, lots of ideas. I'll make a list based on this and discuss with the couple.

I see you've gotten some excellent suggestions so all I'm going to do is encourage u. What ever u do we all know will be fantastic. U have so very much talent. Like Jerrilyn suggested try to get it all on paper what u r to do, copy for u copy for them. Best wishes & Good luck. *

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by manami 03 Feb 2009

Thank you Lillian, I'll follow Jerrilyn suggestion, make a list and discuss with them.

Lovely to see you here dear friend, I almost didn't recognise your new avatar.

Jerrilyn's advice is most important to avoid any misunderstanding or arguments.
They may know what they want but if they don't have anything specific in mind, it may help if you have some ideas give them.

To my knowledge there are no REAL Aussie traditions when it comes to weddings. Australia is so multicultural now that it's practically anything goes. We 'borrow' cute things we see at other (culture's) weddings that we may like, such as, sugared almonds as gifts, lace swans on the tables, wedding favours, etc. These weren't common in the past but were borrowed from Italian and Greek traditions. There are probably many more now that we have even more diverse cultures here.

The only common tradition probably still upheld is the "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" but this is just for the bride.
I searched on the web and found lots of places to get ideas. If you go to Ehow.com, (link below) scroll down left hand side, there is a section on weddings, start there and if you can't find what you want email me and I'll help you search.
just make sure you know what THEY want.
hugs n roses, M

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by manami 03 Feb 2009

Thank you so much, Meg. I'll be carefull to make they special day perfect. The link is very helpfull too, bookmarked that to look up better later. Hugs, Y

Sometimes, Yoriko, it doesn't matter what the current culture is. I would get what is wanted in detail from the bride AND her mother, if parents are paying for it. (been there, done that.) Give them back a written list to be sure you didn't miss anything and they also have something saying what you all agreed on.

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by manami 03 Feb 2009

Thank you so much, Jerrilyn, it is a wise advice. I'll make sure to do that list and discuss with them...

Lovely to see you back Yoriko. Mabey the FSL bride like Meg did for her SIL to hang off her wrist, and mabey the garter for the bride. Also hankies in white with initials. No doubt you will get Lots of ideas :)

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by manami 03 Feb 2009

Thank you, Pauline!!! (have to look up my dictionary to see what hankies mean :))

by marietta 03 Feb 2009

I agree with all, but I also remember seeing Meg's lovely things she made for her brothers wedding, on the project pages. Good luck Yoriko, I know you will do a stunning job.

by michelej 04 Feb 2009

Ps...hankies means a hankerchief....to blow your nose on!!!!

A bridal purse or something they can put wedding cards in...
the ring pillow should have ribbons to tie the rings to,

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by manami 03 Feb 2009

Thank you, Barb.