| rides want their wedding to be the best | | | | headpiece (on a much smaller scale, of course) for |
| representation of themselves and their groom. Some | | | | the ladies, and have the groomsmen wearing tie pins |
| choose a quick ceremony at city hall; some want a | | | | that matched. Or keep it simple and do tiaras for the |
| simple candlelight ritual with family; and still others | | | | bridesmaids, and keep the pins for the men. If you |
| want a rhinestone studded extravaganza that will | | | | want to go even more subtle, give the ladies single |
| leave them paying off debt for the next ten years. | | | | rhinestones that they’ll apply to their faces. A |
| But there’s no need to go to extremes on | | | | jewel by the eye or one on the upper lip can be |
| any of these, especially the latter. If you like the | | | | pleasing to the eye, as well as emphasize your |
| bling, there are a few ways to do it without blinding | | | | theme. Best of all, they’re easy to remove. |
| your guests. | | | | Want to keep the glitz private? Give wedding gifts |
| Start with decorations. You can use a few Las Vegas | | | | that would reflect their theme, like pretty silver |
| wedding favors to get your point across. A few well | | | | necklaces and bracelets with stones. They’ll |
| placed rhinestone glasses can do wonders. So can | | | | love the gifts and look great in them—a |
| bejewelled cups for your wedding party, or other | | | | perfect combination. |
| types of wedding favors, like silvery measuring cups | | | | Last but not least, glitz out yourself and the groom. |
| or sparkly bottle stoppers. The key to not overdoing | | | | You’ll have to be extremely careful about |
| it is… to not overdo it. Remember that less is | | | | how this is done; enough attention will already be |
| often more, and at a reception, it’s a rule | | | | focused on yourself and your groom to be, and if |
| you’ll definitely want to follow. Sparkles | | | | you don’t show restraint here, your guests |
| don’t have to be everywhere, just in a few | | | | will think you’re just being showy and |
| key spots to draw attention. You’ll want your | | | | obnoxious. To avoid this, you can use the tiara idea |
| guests impressed by the appearance of glitter and | | | | for yourself. Make it as simple as possible; a |
| glitz twinkling everywhere, not frantically trying to | | | | rhinestone band across your forehead, or a headband |
| find their sunglasses. If you’re having a night | | | | studded with stones is sufficient. For your groom, |
| wedding, this is the time to have your decorations | | | | give him a tie pin too. If he’s wearing a |
| shine. Use plain holiday lights or candles to really bring | | | | bowtie, he can use a handkerchief pin. If he’s |
| out the sparkle in your table settings. | | | | really daring, use a belt buckle. |
| Second, put a little bling on your bridesmaids (or | | | | Having a glitzy reception doesn’t have to |
| groomsmen, if you can). When looking for dresses, | | | | mean going overboard. All it takes is a little research, |
| figure out if there’s some way to trim them | | | | trial and error to make it work for you and your |
| with glitter or faux stones. If not, hair ornaments are | | | | guests. Remember, restraint is key. A little self |
| an acceptable substitute, the bigger the better. You | | | | control can go a long, long way—and can give |
| could do a Las Vegas wedding favors style | | | | you the bling without the bother. |