Cream Ecru

Red in wedding colors?

I am getting married in August 2008, so very soon. I am part Asian so would like to use red in my wedding colors for good luck, plus red looks good on my brides maids (we all have almost black hair). My wedding gown is ecru-colored, so I figured a garnet-red would for my brides maids would look good with my ecru-gown. I like a clean, modern look that is warm but not heavy, since it will be summer. My venue is a penthouse with gorgeous, round windows framed in dark wood, overlooking the entire city. The wooden floor is light-medium brown, and the walls are cream-colored. The ballroom chairs are matte gold/bronze, the seat cushions are a rich espresso brown. Linens are ivory, plates are white with a thin gold line. I don't have it in the budget to re-decorate all the chairs in different colors, so I am trying to go as much as I can with what the venue offers. What are the best colors for this type of venue and can I incorporate some sort of red?

I'm Asian too and planning to use red and gold.. for good luck and love. <*-*>

Ecru Cream Flat Card $60 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Note Card • Font Style as shown on envelope in Almond Ink only • Ink Color: Almond • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed The Ecru Cream Note Card is the classic correspondence card with an extra pop of color. The starting point for anyone's stationery wardrobe. It's the perfect size for any note - or announcement. The paper stock is textured and ecru cream in color. The text is available in almond ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. Cream envelopes are included with the note card order. ,Size: 4 5/8" x 6 1/4"

Ecru Cream Letter Sheet $50 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Cream Letter Sheet • Font Style as shown on envelope in Periwinkle Ink only • Ink Color: Periwinkle • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed The Ecru Cream Letter Sheet is the classy solution to sending a handwritten note to someone you care about. Sending a note is more personal than an e-mail, but you need more room to state more than one thought, these letter sheets are the perfect size. The main paper stock is a ecru cream color. The text is available in periwinkle ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add all personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. If you would like your personalization to appear as a three letter monogram be sure to place your last name in the center. The first name should appear on the left and the middle name should appear on the right. ,Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Ecru Cream Monterey Letter Sheets $60 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Cream Monterey Letter Sheets • Font Style as shown on envelope in Brown Ink only • Ink Color: Brown • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed The Ecru Cream Monterey Letter Sheet is the classy solution to sending a handwritten note to someone you care about. Sending a note is more personal than an e-mail, but you need more room to state more than one thought, these letter sheets are the perfect size. The paper stock is ecru cream in color with a light brown and teal border. The text is available in brown ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add all personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. If you would like your personalization to appear as a three letter monogram be sure to place your last name in the center. The first name should appear on the left and the middle name should appear on the right. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with your order. ,Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Ecru Cream Folded Informal Note $60 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Cream Folded Informal Note • N/A • Ink Color: Periwinkle • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: N/A • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed Sometimes you just need a simple light note, nothing too heavy, something formal, yet informal to not be intimidating. The Ecru Cream Folded Note Card is the perfect fit for those occasions. These folded notes are made of our light weight writing paper, but is folded with your personalization on the front. The paper stock is a Ecru Cream color. The text is available in periwinkle ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on the card. White envelopes are included with your order. ,Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Cream Ecru Informal Note Card $55 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Cream Ecru Informal Note Card • Font Style as shown on envelope in Brown Ink only • Ink Color: Brown • Cardstock Color: Cream • Envelope Color: Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed What a great little size note card! The Cream Ecru Informal Note Card is big enough to be mailed but the smallest flat size note card for this collection. The card is perfect for a quick note to add to a package, slip into a briefcase or pocketbook for a love note or drop in the mail! The paper stock is a textured cream color. This card is perfect as a thank you or note card. The text is available in Brown ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your monogram exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. Traditional monograms appear with your last name in the center, the first name on the left and the middle name on the right. Cream envelopes are included with the note card order. ,Size: 3 7/16" x 4 7/8"

Ecru Cream Monterey Folded Note Card $60 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Cream Monterey Folded Note Card • Font Style as shown on envelope in Azure Ink only • Ink Color: Azure • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed Sometimes you just need a simple light note, nothing too heavy, something formal, yet informal to not be intimidating. The Ecru Cream Monterey Folded Note Card are the perfect fit for those occasions. These folded notes are made of our light weight writing paper, but is folded with your personalization on the front. The paper stock is ecru cream in color with a light brown and teal border. The text is available in azure ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with your order. ,Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Ecru Business Sheet $60 • Ecru Business Sheet • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelopes with cards • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 8 1/2" x 11" The ultimate in being professional. The Ecru Business Sheet is crisp, clean and ready for all of your business, or personal, correspondences. The paper stock is ecru cream in color. The text is available in almond ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear. If you don't need a line offered, just leave it blank. Ecru cream envelopes are included with your order.

Ecru Monarch Letter Sheet $55 • Ecru Monarch Letter Sheet • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelopes with cards • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" For the professional or for your own personal use, these Ecru Monarch Letter Sheets are the proper size for quick and formal correspondences. These sheets fold in thirds and fit neatly into the envelope. The paper stock is textured and ecru cream in color. The text is available in hot pink ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on the card. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with your order.

Sugar'n Cream Yarn Ecru 2.5oz $3.39 This is a 100% cotton yarn that is soft and supple. It is a 4-ply yarn that can be used for many crafting projects. It works as well for a sweater as it does for a dishcloth or rug, very versatile. Suggested knitting needle is size 7 and crochet hook H/8. Ecru 2.5oz- Approximately 120 yards.

Ecru Panel Flat Card $75 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Panel Note Card • Font Style as shown on envelope in Gold Ink only • Ink Color: Gold • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed What a great little size note card! The Ecru Flourish Note Note Card is a perfect for just about any occasion.The classic correspondence card is the starting point for anyone's stationery wardrobe. The perfect size for any note - or announcement. The paper stock is ecru cream in color with a triple embossed border. The text is available in gold ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Note card order comes with ecru cream envelopes. ,Size:

Ecru Long Card $60 • Ecru Long Card • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelopes with cards • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 4" x 9 1/4" These long panels are so distinct, it will make an instant impression on the recipient and make your statement memorable. The Ecru Long card's paper stock is cream in color. The text is available in azure blue ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear. If you don't need a line offered, just leave it blank. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with your order.

Ecru Moving Card $55 • Ecru Note Card • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelopes with cards • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" When you need to send a quick little note to express your immediate thoughts, this flat Ecru Note Correspondence Card will easily fill that need. The paper stock is textured and ecru cream in color. The text is available in navy blue ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on the card. If you do not need one of the lines offered, just leave it blank. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with your order.

Ecru Monarch Card $60 • Ecru Monarch Card • Customized Monarch Card & Unprinted Envelope • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 3 3/4" x 7 1/4" When you need to send a quick little note to express your immediate thoughts, this long flat Ecru Monarch Correspondence Card will easily fill that need. This can be printed horizontally or vertically, depending on your personal preference. The paper stock is textured and ecru cream in color. The text is available in almond ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your monogram exactly as you would like it to appear on the card. Traditional monograms have your last name in the center, your first name on the left, and your middle on the right. Ecru cream envelopes are included with your order.

Ecru Gift Card $61 • Ecru Gift Card • Set Includes: Gift Cards • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" This Ecru Gift Card is a must for any household. This little card is a simple gift card that can be added to anything. The paper stock is ecru cream in color. The text is available in charcoal ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. If you would like your card to have your monogram on it, fill it in on the top line of text offered. A traditional monogram has the last name in the center, the first name on the left ,and the middle name on the right. Ecru cream envelopes are available for an upgrade with this card.

Ecru Embossed Correspondence Card $85 • Ecru Embossed Correspondence Card • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 5 3/8" x 7 9/16" When you want to make a statement with your correspondences, these Ecru Embossed Correspondence Cards will make a huge impression on the recipient and take notice of what you have to say. The paper stock is ecru cream in color and has a double embossed border. This card is will be the perfect addition to your stationey collection. The text is available in plum ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to customize your text exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with note card order.

Ecru Oval Informal Note $75 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Oval Informal Note • Font Style as shown on envelope in Coral Ink only • Ink Color: Coral • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed What a great little size note card! The Ecru Oval Informal Folded Note Card is perfect for just about every occasion. It's classics like this that can never go wrong. Every stationery wardrobe needs a folded note that can be used for any occasion, from a Thank you note to a co-worker to a quick note letting your friend know the latest gossip. The paper stock is ecru cream in color with a embossed oval in the center of the card. This card is perfect as a thank you or note card. The text is available in coral ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with the note card order. ,Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Ecru Flourish Flat Card $75 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Flourish Note Card • Font Style as shown on envelope in Sea Foam Ink only • Ink Color: Sea foam • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed What a great little size note card! The Ecru Flourish Note Note Card is a perfect for just about any occasion.The classic correspondence card is the starting point for anyone's stationery wardrobe. The perfect size for any note - or announcement. The paper stock is ecru cream in color with an embossed pearl filigree on the bottom of card. The text is available in sea foam ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Note card order comes with ecru cream envelopes. ,Size: 4 5/8" x 6 1/4"

Ecru Embossed Flat Card $75 • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope with your choice of upgrading to printed envelopes and additional lining • Card Design: Ecru Embossed Note Card • Font Style as shown on envelope in Sage Ink only • Ink Color: Sage • Cardstock Color: Ecru Cream • Envelope Color: Ecru Cream • Font Style as shown • Be sure to choose if you would like your envelopes plain or printed What a great little size note card! The Ecru Embossed Note Note Card is a perfect for just about any occasion.The classic correspondence card is the starting point for anyone's stationery wardrobe. The perfect size for any note - or announcement. The paper stock is ecru cream in color with double lined border around the trim of the card. The text is available in sage ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Note card order comes with ecru cream envelopes. ,Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Ecru Correspondence Card $75 • Ecru Correspondence Card • Set Includes: Unprinted Envelope • Cardstock Color: Ecur Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 5 3/8" x 7 9/16" When you want to make a statement with your correspondences, these Ecru Correspondence Card will make a huge impression on the recipient and take notice of what you have to say. The paper stock is ecru cream in color and has a double embossed border. This card is will be the perfect addition to your stationey collection. The text is available in navy blue ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to customize your text exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. Ecru Cream envelopes are included with note card order.

Ecru Calling Card $61 • Ecru Calling Card • Set Includes:Calling Cards • Cardstock Color: Cream • Envelope Color: • Font Style as shown • Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" Is it a calling card or a business card? Well, the Ecru Calling Card is a little bigger than a "normal" business card, but these have a little more flair and the ability to say as much, or as little, as you want. The paper stock is textured and ecru cream in color. The text is available in navy ink only and font appears as shown in sample. Be sure to add your personalization exactly as you would like it to appear on your card. White envelopes are available for an upgrade with this card.

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Different Cultures of Wedding Dressess

Wedding celebrations aren't only just events in which couples celebrate their union under the holy matrimony. It is also an event full of traditions, from the exchange of gifts and wedding rings, to the way the wedding is proceeded, all are set under years of traditional practice of wedding celebrations. But one of the most traditional element of every wedding is the what the bride wears for the wedding, the bridal gown. A wedding dress or a wedding gown is clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. Western culture of wedding gowns
Today, Western bridal dresses are usually white, though "wedding white" includes creamy shades such as eggshell, ecru and ivory. One of the first women to wear white at her wedding was Mary Queen of Scots, when she married François II of France. However, white was not then a tradition but rather a choice and one considered inauspicious, since white was the official colour of mourning in France at the time. Today, the white dress is normally understood merely as the most traditional and popular choice for weddings. Eastern culture Many bridal dresses in China, India (wedding sari) and Vietnam (in the traditional form of the Ao dai) are colored red, the traditional color of good luck and auspiciousness. Nowadays, many women opt not to wear red and choose other colors. In modern Chinese weddings, the bride usually opts for the white Western dress or changes from a white gown to a red gown later in the day and sometimes a gold-colored gown later on.

South Indian weddings traditionally use white or cream-colored saris. Indian brides in Western countries often wear the sari at the wedding ceremony and change into traditional Indian wear afterwards (lehnga, choli, etc.). In Japan, brides will often wear three or more dresses throughout the ceremony and subsequent celebrations with a traditional kimono, white and colour dress combination being popular. The Javanese people of Indonesia wear a kebaya, a traditional kind of blouse, along with batik. In the Philippines, variations of the Baro't saya are considered to be wedding attire for women, along with the Barong Tagalog for men. For more information visit to our site at http://philippineweddingplanner.com

About the Author

Beverly Huffine, born on March 21, 1970 in Beverly Hills,has coordinated a wide variety of events, bringing elegance and style to every designed event she has undertaken.She spends her leisure time through writing journals and articles related to her career.