Archive for May, 2009

Gothic Weddings in Las Vegas

Website: http://www.gothicweddings.com/

From the Website: Home of the original theatrically themed weddings. Gothic Weddings, while not for the faint of heart, are certainly not just for Halloween anymore.

Review: Gothic themed wedding packages with all the bells and whistles – some even include broadcasting your wedding life over the Internet.

I should warn you that there IS a campiness factor here, which might not be for everyone. I, personally, think the locations and officiants look great. (Almost make me want to get married AGAIN.) One package will even let you add Elvis to your event for an extra charge. Package prices start around $500 and range up to $1000 (for the Rocky Horror Wedding package with Frankenfurter performing the ceremony). If you’re eloping, paying for the wedding yourself or your family has a great sense of humor, this may be the location for you.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)

Enchanted Costumes

Website: http://www.enchantedcostumes.com/

From the Website: Fairy Wings, Wedding Gowns, Photography & Portrait Props Costumes

Review: This is a one stop shop for fairy themed weddings.

There are four types of weddings gowns available: Corset, Enchanted, Medieval and Renaissance. However there are also dresses in their costume section. Dresses are made to order, so you should contact them to discuss what you’ll need. Prices range from $1200 to $2200, but those are based on the dresses worn by the models. Your final cost may be different, so leave yourself some wiggle room.

They also offer Fairy accessories. My favorites are the lifelike fairy wings. The wings come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors; in organza, silk, or cellophane. They can be attached by ribbons or clear elastic. The wings are also made to order, but the page is set up to let you chose from the available options right there. Wing prices range from $69 to $300.

They also have wands, crowns, ear tips, make-up…etc. Basically everything I could think of, I found.

Location: US – Will Ship Internationally

Candyland Crafts

Website: http://www.candylandcrafts.com/

From the Website: Canding Making & Cake Decorating Supplies

Review: If you (or someone you know) is keen on making the cake and / or other goodies for your wedding, this site has all of the products to help you out. I found cupcake stands, cake decorating kits, and chocolate molds – to name a few. The site’s navigation is a little rough around the edges, but once I figured it out I was ok.

Location: US – Will Ship Internationally

Terri Daniel, Spiritual Humanist Wedding Officiant

Website: http://www.secularceremonies.com/

From the Website: Non-Religious Weddings in Central Oregon – Religion-free, Dogma-free Ceremonies for Weddings and Other Rites of Passage

Review: It has been awhile since I checked out this website, but I was immediately reminded why I chose to include it when I read the first few sentences on the page. Plus there is a “GLBT Friendly” stamp at the top. If you’re getting married in Oregon (specifically Bend, Sisters and Redmond, or Portland by arrangement), this is definitely someone to consider for your ceremony.

If you’re not in the area, this site has sample ceremonies you can check out. There are samples of a basic secular ceremony and a handfasting ceremony.

There is also a great article called How to Give Up Control and Truly Enjoy Your Wedding.

Location: Oregon, USA

Asian Import Store

Website: http://www.asianimportstore.com/

Review: This site has lots of relatively inexpensive products that you can use for centerpieces or favors. To name a few ideas, they’ve got battery powered laterns, paper fans, Geisha dolls, and parasols. Many of the items I looked at were priced at $20 or less.

Location: USA – Will ship Internationally

Ashton Wedding Invitations

Website: http://www.ashtonweddinginvitations.com/

Review: This is the site I got my invitations from. I came across their “Jade” invitation and simply stopped looking at invitations. It was exactly what I wanted… but the rest of the site is kinda… normal. I’ve included them because they have really nice invitations and they were a breeze to work with. Definitly worth a look, but they don’t have anything that will, say, make your grandmother faint. Prices for 75 invitations ranged from $100 to $200.

Location: USA – Might ship internationally, but it doesn’y specifically say so on the website. Contact them for details.

Apples of Gold

Website: http://applesjewelry.com/

Review: I liked this site because they have a large selection of Celtic wedding bands. The majority are gold but a small selection is available in platinmum. Gold bands run from $425 to $475. Platinum bands cost over $1000 (aka an arm, and both legs.)

Location: USA – Will ship Internationally

alight.com

Website Title: alight.com (illuminating style in sizes 14-30)

Review: This site has a nice selection of formal wear. Some good bridesmaid dresses as well as gowns. While the site says it goes from 14-30, I found some dresses that were available in 34. Prices seem to range from $50 to $300.

Location: USA – Will ship Internationally