Unique Beach Themed Wedding Things - Won't leave you Shell Shocked

Beach theme weddings can be casual or formal, whimsical or elegant. Whatever your vision, these beach theme products allow you and your guests to experience a bit of the sun, sand and surf no matter where you are. These are unique in my book. I particularly just love this save the date umbrella card!

Kickin' Back Save-the-Date Umbrella CardGive your loved ones a taste of what's in store with this save-the-date card featuring a drink umbrella and an inviting beach chair design. The textured card is pre-punched with holes for inserting the umbrella; assembly required. Your names, destination and wedding date are printed in the format shown. The design and all wording are printed in the same ink color.(Size: 4 1/2" x 5 7/8")

Coastal Sand Toasting GlassesPerfect for a destination wedding or beach-themed event this lovely set works well as a centerpiece or as an accent for your guest book table. Included are two 8 1⁄2???H base-less toasting glasses with a light blue tint that rest in sand and shells.

Sand and Shell Tealight HolderBeach weddings are often the most beautiful and memorable occasions. With this beach themed wedding favor your guests will be able to take a bit of your celebration home with them. This 4" x 4" x 3" glass tealight holder is partially filled with sand and contains a collection of authentic seashells. The tealight (included) is held in place with a jute twine and topped of with a folding card that reads, "Thank You for Sharing This Day." Measures 3.25" x 3.5".

Personalized Donation Cards - Nothing warms our heart more than giving back. These custom printed donation cards have rounded corners and will be printed with "as our Wedding Guest" at the top as shown, then up to five lines of personalization for your charity information, followed by your names and event date. All personalization will be printed in your choice of ink color in the lettering style shown, printed in thermography (raised ink) process. The tag is heavy white card and comes with a hole punched at top, the ribbon shown is not included. Each card measures 3 5/8" square. Sold in packages of 50 cards.

Under $30.00 Touch Ups Victorian Handbag. This seashell-inspired clutch is covered with intricate beading in an unforgettably beautiful pattern. We love the old-fashioned snap closure. In colors made for any occasion, white, ivory silver or black. This handbag is not dyeable.

CROCS has heels! Comfy Wedding Shoes!

Crocs aren't just for the beach lovers anymore. Crocs has added some nice new styles. I can't hardly believe it! Crocs has come out with a line of wedges and heels! And, they are aren't bad looking!!!! Someone over at the CROCs R&D dept was thinking. I know there are alot of CROC haters out there, but they do have their place in this fashion world. They really are kind to your feet if you have bad feet, and hey if you like to dance, they just might work!

If you are the bride or a member of the party -- you really could wear them during the wedding, or change from your regular heels to a pair of these comfortable shoes. Especially if there will be alot of dancing.

If you are having a beach wedding, they would be perfect for walking in the sand. They come in all colors (so there definitely won't be a probelem matching the bridesmaid's dresses (LOL). They are comfy and not expensive. Plus you can wear them again, and again, and again.

There's Lena - sleek, chic comfort when you need
high heels—crocs™ Lena

there's the Positano (My Fav) -- your strut can be both sassy and sophisticated with this gorgeous t-strap. Leather lined, patent leather upper and a 3 1/2 inch heel. (I told you they were heels!)

or Venice --- comfortable. Oversized front
strap with an adjustable bukcle and a twist on the traditional Mary Jane!

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Funeral to be Held as a Wedding... Beautiful.

This is a rare story, full of courage. It is sad; courageous, brave and beautiful. And, I can't even imagine what the parents and husband are going through . . . and, it's beautiful that everyone knows that love lives on and death is not the end.

Australian swimming legend Tracey Wickham will farewell her teenage daughter Hannah who died of cancer, just hours after she married her "soul mate".

The funeral service for Hannah, 19, will be held at 2pm (AEST) Sunday in the chapel of All Hallows School in Brisbane where she was a student until two years ago.

Hannah, who died on Tuesday, was to marry 20-year-old Tom O'Driscoll, whom she met in hospital while he too was being treated for cancer, on the Sunshine Coast later this month.
Both went into remission, but the cancer returned for Hannah, who was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer which attacks the body's tissue.

When it became clear Hannah would not make it through Monday night, a priest was called to Brisbane's Wesley Hospital and the two married in front of 20 close friends and family.
Tracey Wickham, dual swimming world champion and former holder of the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle world records, said she took comfort her daughter had her dying wish.
The funeral would be treated as the wedding her daughter wanted so much.

"And other than walking back down the aisle as Mr and Mrs O'Driscoll, we'll be carrying her in her wedding dress to her resting place and I think she'll be wanting to know that the wedding will still go ahead, it's just that she'll be there in spirit," Wickham said.

Hannah will be farewelled as a wedding celebration that will include bridesmaids, groomsmen and a dog carrying wedding rings. "She's going to be buried in her wedding dress and there will be six bridesmaids and groomsmen, including my son."Their little dog is going to be carrying the rings up in the chapel." She also wanted to be married barefoot and will be buried barefoot.

Wickham has vowed to dedicate the rest of her life to finding a cure for the rare cancer Hannah died from, which is suffered mostly by teenagers, through her daughter's The Hannah's Chance Foundation.

"I know I was given a gift to swim fast and I know it wasn't now to win gold medals or for pats on the back," she said.

The Wesley Research Institute has established the foundation in Hannah's memory to fund future research projects into her rare cancer.

ONE of Hannah Ciobo's closest friends has revealed the full story of her engagement to Tom O'Driscoll, whom she married on her deathbed on Monday night.

Megan O'Dowd, who was due to visit the 19-year-old in hospital on the day she died, told NEWS.com.au that Hannah, the most beautiful girl also had the most romantic of engagements.
The daughter of record-breaking swimmer Tracey Wickham, Hannah died early on Tuesday morning, having married Mr O'Driscoll to fulfil her dying wish.

Ms O'Dowd said that when Mr O'Driscoll proposed to Hannah on a quiet beach, they had no idea that someone was watching them.

''Her little brother was hiding in the bushes videotaping it,'' Ms O'Dowd said. She said that only a few friends knew about the engagement before a small get-together at Hannah's house one night.

''We were all at her house, and they put on the video. ''Hannah wasn't wearing her ring before that she was so happy. ''I think she wanted to surprise everyone.'' Ms O'Dowd said that Hannah was an inspiration to everyone who would put others ahead of herself. ''She was just the bravest person she would put everyone else first,'' she said. ''Everyone just loved her shell be missed forever.'' Ms O'Dowd said that Mr O'Driscoll was the perfect match for Hannah, but the two didnt start going out straight away.

''There was a bit of mucking around. ''I saw Tom last night he's being very brave.
''He was asking how are you, how are you.'' She also said that Hannahs funeral, scheduled for Sunday, would be more like a wedding.

Halloween Wedding? Check out these Skullerflies for your Hair!!!!

Halloween Wedding? Want something unique and different. Our sister site Get Go Retro is selling Skullerflies (handmade by Lucky 13) uniquely original barrettes made of feathers with a "day of the dead" skull in the middle. They are really cool looking and can be worn on other days that "Halloween" but really are perfect for your Halloween wedding. We are also carrying their Hair Roses with Skulls inside. Check them out. Very affordable! Oh yeah, and did I say this is a little bit of shameless self promotion : ) ?

Eco Friendly aka / Green Wedding Centerpieces or Party Table Centerpieces

Looking for a way to decorate your wedding reception or next party ... and also give to charity? I've got the perfect place for you to visit. Organic Bouquet. Organic Bouquet was formed in January 2001 with the goal to establish the national market for organic flowers. They have accomplished this by encouraging both small and large flower growers to initiate organic production while creating widespread trade and consumer awareness of the need for organic flowers. Their ultimate goal is to protect the environment and improve farm worker safety by eliminating millions of pounds of toxic pesticides from agricultural usage.

Organic Bouquet has quickly become the market leader in organic flowers and is recognized in the trade as having established the natural products industry's newest category--organic floral. Their flowers are available online and in some of your favorite natural food stores, including Whole Foods Markets nationwide. Here are a few samples: Roses where a portion is donated to the Red Cross; but they have flowers that go to other charities as well, including: Peace, Children, Snow Tigers, other wildlife to name just a few. This company is really worth checking out.

American Red Cross Freedom Roses

Organic Bouquet is honored to offer these rare and elegant red roses to support the mission of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross also offers CPR classes and certificates, and blood donation drives. The organization is led by volunteers and is celebrating its 125th anniversary this May, 2006.

Flowering Tea Gift Set This gorgeous Numi gourmet tea set turns the art of making tea into tea art. Flowering teas are handpicked, organically grown premium white, green and black tea leaves that are hand sewn with cotton thread by Chinese artisans into rosettes or tiny bundles. This makes a great centerpiece --- Very pretty.

Beach Wedding -- Cute Palm Tree Topper and Linen Suit -- NICE O

Tropical party or wedding? I came across these really neat items and had to post them. I love the cake topper -- and hey, every guy needs a linen suit!

Tropical Dreams Cake Topper

Two palms swaying in the breeze are bending just-so to form a romantic heart in delicate, handpainted porcelain . We've added tiny rhinestones for coconuts and subtly sparkling sand for the finishing touches. This cake topper looks great on its own atop your cake, or surrounded by tropical flowers, chocolate seashells or decorative icing. Measures 5.25" high and the base
is 2.75" wide.

Destination Wedding Suit

An elegant seaside event is your chance to play the casual card in this lightweight keep-your-cool suit. It's made from 100% polyester linen so it stays looking freshly pressed all day long and it's lightweight enough for hot summer days. Each suit arrives with jacket and adjustable-waist single pleat pants. Pants have unfinished hems and are lined to the knee.

Fall or Autumn Table Centerpiece .. Unique Turkey Tealights

Fall or autumn wedding? Thanksgiving or Christmas wedding. I can't think of a more unique way to decorate your table than with these adorable (AND AFFORDABLE) Turkey tea lights. So different. So Unique. You get 4 to a set ... add some flowers, holiday candies or scattered leaves and you have an affordable and unique table centerpiece!

Turkey Tealight Holders Bring an inviting glow to your celebration with these traditional silhouettes in warm fall colors. Painted glass; wipe clean. 3 1/2" long. Set of four assorted. Tealight candles sold separately. Buy any two or more turkey tealight holders - only $14.99 each set!

Borrowed and Blue ... Think outside the box when planning your wedding.

Borrowed and Blue

Cinderella got to have glass slippers, horses, and a grand ball to which the whole kingdom was invited. Princess Diana got a crown and scepter and world-wide syndication. How does the image of what you've envisioned for your dream day match up to your check book balance?

Unless you have extremely wealthy and generous parents, think about the debt you can incur planning your dream day. You could be $25,000 or $50,000 in wedding debt before you even leave for your honeymoon. Is it worth all that? Or would it be better to have a smaller affair and spend that extra dough on something else - like a down payment on a house?

Last summer, my family witnessed a wonderful, unusual beachfront wedding at our condo on Panama City Beach, Florida with a balcony that faces the ocean. While relaxing on the balcony near dusk, we noticed two sunburned men in tuxedo shirts and white Bermuda shorts dragging a plastic rose-laden trellis down toward the ocean. Stopping 10 feet before the water, they tilted the flowery rental piece upward until it was vertical and shoved it in the ground, digging the latticework into the sand with their bare feet.

Two minutes later, a bottle blonde in a white vinyl minidress hauled out a boom box and placed it next to the trellis. Next, a man who appeared to be the father of the bride, (also Bermuda-clad, with a boutonniere) dragged a blanket printed with "Holiday Inn" down to the trellis and spread it out in front. Next, three kids and five adults came and sat on the blanket, two disposable cameras in tow. The woman in vinyl pushed "Play" on the boom box with the bare big tow of her left foot, and "Here Comes the Bride" warbled out the speakers, with extra bass.

Miss Vinyl then ran back to the rec room of the condo, where she quickly reappeared holding the hand of her loved one. A minister in a flowery Hawaiian shirt followed them. They step-touched their way to the lattice, which blew over in a big ocean breeze - but the father of the bride and best man saved it before it smacked the kids in the face. They shoved it back into the sand.

Those two got married that evening, at sunset, facing the waves and everyone who was important to them on a blanket. If we squinted our eyes, we could see the word "MONICA" tattooed on the groom's calf with a pierced heart underneath it. They kissed passionately. Then they invited everyone on the beach back to the rec room, where there was cake from Piggly Wiggly and margaritas waiting on the pool table.

My point? Yes, your wedding day is a big deal. But it's only the first day of a long, hilarious, hard, exciting journey. Your can still have a wildly romantic wedding and a wonderful party for all your friends and family without breaking your savings - or, even worse, going into debt. When matching your Dream Wedding with your Reality Balance Statement, think outside the box.

Cost of the Wedding at Panama City Beach

Latticework trellis (41"x 61"), tied with plastic roses $21.95
Batteries for the boom box (6 D size) $8.50
Two disposable cameras, 36 picture exposure $15.00
"Wedding Favorites" cassette tape $3.99
Sheet cake from Piggly Wiggly $12.00
Margaritas (for 20) from scratch, top-shelf tequilla included $92.00
Total Cost $145.94

Our Love "SHELL" Last Forever .. What great beach favors!

Custom Sea Shells (min. order of 12 pieces) "Nothing says beach wedding better than these one-of-a-kind customized sea shells. Personalization is included for free with the optional standard message ""Our Love Shell Last Forever"".

Seashell Wedding Guestbook
This lovely guest book is made from all natural paper and comes artfully decorted with a variety of seashells. Personalize the couple's names and event date on
the cover for a special touch. A gift box made from the same material is also
included.

Biker Wedding / Harley Themed Wedding? Here are some tips and clicks!

BIKE WEEK WEDDINGS

Reverend Ron is not your average preacher. He has performed weddings for the two wheeled set at the Sturgis Rally, Daytona Bike Week, Thunder Beach in Panama City and the Laconia Rally in New Hampshire.

Just because you ride and like to live YOUR life YOUR way doesn't mean you don't deserve to have your wedding the way you want. Reverend Ron provides this service because many people in the biker community do not feel comfortable in a church or courthouse or they would like to have their ceremony performed right on their bike. Well not only can The Rev perform your ceremony while you're on your bike but, he can delivery your vows anywhere you like. Reverend Ron provides wedding planning and officiant services for bikers anywhere they like. He does not have a chapel but he will go to your local bar, clubhouse, Harley dealership, park, beach or where ever you desire to have your wedding ceremony.

He'll even put a suit on if you ask him nice enough.

Reverend Ron understands your needs because he is a biker too. He will add a special touch to your wedding with his custom designed ceremony.

Reverend Ron Respects Your Lifestyle!

Click here for Reverend Ron' Website and prices!

The Traditional Biker Wedding Tux

Although bikers are known for their carefree style, some decorum is still needed. Suggestions are:

• Black leather doo rag or beret
• Black leather tie
• White dress shirt
• Black leather vest
• Black jeans
• Black or white socks
• Black boots
• Black Leather Jacket
• Denim

The Biker Wedding Gown?

Important, important, important. If you are planning on wearing your gown on the motorcycle you must allow room for your legs and sitting on the bike. Suggestions would be a gown with slits in the front and back or perhaps a gown with lace shorts underneath. White leather shorts; pants, halters are also very nice. Need a hat? How about chaps or a country style Western Gown? Two places you can visit on line are: Sheplers Western Wear Outlet. Save up to 60% on Boots, Jeans, Hats and more. or the
Cultured Cowboy.com

If your bike will be involved in your ceremony, you'll want to wear leathers. For such a special day, you might consider having special white leathers for the bride! One place where you can find white leather (reasonably priced is at Ebay (Click here: White Leather Halter's) The leather dress to the right (and above : ) )is a sample of what you can find on Ebay! Other places you can look:

• AMV Twin Biker Wear Online
• Bootbay.com
• H & M Harley-Davidson-wedding clothes and accessories
• SHEPLERS-The World's Largest Online Western Store - Chaps, Jeans, Boots, Bridal Gowns
• Torrid.com -Black, Leather, Goth Apparel & Shoes/boots
• Motorcycle - Apparel & Gear at BikeBandit.com!
• Rampage.com, your one stop shop for the hottest looks in junior apparel
• and, if you want the traditional wedding gown .... again: Wedding Gowns

For More Information Visit:

Laptop Bride's
Biker / Harley Themed Newsletter!

Tropical Inspired Cummerbunds & Bow Ties : )

HAVING A BEACH OR SUMMER WEDDING? Smack a little Hawaiian sun onto your tuxedo in a rainbow of colors. Tropical tie and cummerbund in a classic retro pattern will have everyone giving you hang ten, dude.

Bright hues freshen up your look whether you're attending an "Under the Sea" event or just want to show a bit of personality. 100% microfiber gives you a crisp, just-pressed look and it's washable too (Look at the coral reef tie and cummerbund : ) Nothing fishy about this good looking set!

or perhaps your guy is a saltwater fisherman? Check out the saltwater fisherman set!

Check out this site... they have everything from the "Bird of
Paradise;" Hawaiian," "Crosswinds" and more styles for
your beach or summer wedding. (Click
here)

Sandcastle Wedding Castle Cake Topper or Table Centerpiece

Having a beach wedding? Then every princess needs a sand castle. These are great both for on top of the cake and as table centerpieces. Add some sand around the base, a few shells and voila... beach on the table : ) Click on picture!