Wedding lanterns from Wish Lantern are a wedding accessory fast sweeping the nation, as a safe and more peaceful alternative to fireworks, which create an amazing visual effect. They are similar to a mini hot air balloons, which are lit, and float into the sky, with a bright glow as they disappear from sight.

Wedding wish lanterns are traditionally used in Asia at celebrations throughout the year. Their release at a wedding reception symoblises hopes and wishes of good luck for the future, and the floating away of worries and problems.

Wedding wish lanterns are also known as Sky Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns, Flying Lanterns and Khoom Fay.

Your big day is just around the corner (well, six months, but who’s counting) and you want everything to be perfect, you’ve got the dress, picked the cake but something’s missing. Could it be you’ve forgotten to send out your save the date cards? Some people don’t always send these out, but most like to be prepared and ensure all their guests know when the wedding is so they can block it out in their calendars. If you give enough notice no one can back out can they?

Save the date cards are relatively simple to pick out, it’s the actual wedding invitations that are the tricky ones to get right. Do you go for elegant, modern, traditional, whites or brights? So many choices! A nice way to theme your wedding all together is to think about the dress, the flowers the cake and all of the things you’ve already picked out and choose the theme and colour scheme based on that. So if you have a contemporary dress, pink and white flowers and a pink and white wedding cake, all signs point to contemporary pink and white wedding invitations.

It’s also nice for the guests to have an almost a ’sneak peak’ at your upcoming wedding through the invitation as it can and should say a lot for what’s in store on the big day. There are lots of fabulous online wedding invitation sites where you can pick and choose colour schemes and personalise the invite with all of your details and there are many traditional paper wedding invite stores which are great to visit to get a glimpse of the look and feel of certain paper weights and finishes before you purchase.  

Have you got your wedding lanterns for your wedding yet? You can purchase them online here or call us on 0845 500 1215 and we will be happy to help with your purchase. Alternatively you can email us on contact@weddingwishlantern.co.uk and we will respond as soon as we can.

Don’t get bogged down in all the wedding hype about what’s expected at your wedding, there’s no need to follow tradition or rules when it comes to your special day. If you want something out of the ordinary, then go ahead and have it! If it’s important to you, it will suit your wedding and will create a memorable wedding for your guests as well.

Milk and cookies are a great snack to serve at the end of your reception

Of course we advocate the use of wedding lanterns at the end of your reception to end the evening to create a magical and eventful moment for you all, but there are lots of ways to create that personal touch to make your wedding an extra special day for you, your partner and your guests.

Something as simple as having your favourite food items from childhood on the dinner menu, or having one of your hobbies as the table centrepiece theme can really make your wedding personal.

Late night snacks might be a great way to add that personal touch whilst at the same time curing your guests hunger pains, which they will no doubt have if they are up late partying the night away at your reception. Milk and cookies, milkshakes, mini hot dogs and burgers are all popular ways to satisfy the hunger as well as bring back childhood memories.

If you did ballet as a child you could even have ballet shoes as the table centrepieces, or if you played netball you could have netballs – things like that may sound a little childish, but it will remind people who’s wedding they are attending!

Wedding Wish Lanterns is a specialist in unique wedding and reception ideas.To contact us either email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk call 0845 500 1215.

When you think of Disney, you think of princesses, castles and happily ever afters, so what better company to bring out a line of engagement rings, each one inspired by a leading female Disney character. If you want to feel like Cinderella on your wedding day, a Disney engagement ring might just do the job! If there’s a company that knows anything about the fairy tale ending it’s got to be Disney.

There are six rings in the collection, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella, Princess Jasmine from Aladdin, Ariel from the Little Mermaid and Belle from Beauty and the Beast. The new Disney Princess engagement rings feature multi-carat diamond designs mounted on platinum and are priced between US$1000 and US$6000.

Clothing designer Kirstie Kelly, who launched a line of Disney character-inspired wedding gowns and bridesmaid and flower girl dresses a few years ago, has now added a line of diamond engagement and wedding rings to the collection.

Kelly unveiled six rings with matching wedding bands, under the label “Kirstie Kelly for Disney by Mouawad,” in New York as part of Bridal Fashion Week.

Would you have Disney inspired engaement ring or is it not your taste? Let us know on contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk

Wedding Wish Lanterns is a specialist in unique wedding and reception ideas. To contact us either email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk or call 0845 500 1215

With your big day approaching fast, there’s no doubt you want to be in the best shape of your life to look gorgeous for your partner and for the photographs.

WeddingWishLanterns.co.uk know how important it is to brides to look their best on their special day, so we’ve put together a mini workout for all brides to be that will get you ready for your wedding day.

Your back is sure to be on display in your wedding dress so try this back-shaping workout to get it looking gorgeous! So, here we go – grasp a dumbbell with palm facing in. Rest opposite elbow on opposite leg, try to create a flat back and keep upper body steady.

Pull the dumbbell up as high as possible, keeping your elbow back & ensuring that the upper arm travels away from your torso a little. Lower dumbbell back down until arm is straight, but elbow does not lock, to complete one rep. You should aim to do 20 reps.

Your legs are also something you’ll want to tone up before the big day – try this squat excercise out for perfect pins. Begin this exercise by standing with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and your toes pointed forward. Slowly lower your body and remember to bend slightly at your hips.

Keep your weight back on your heels and your back as upright as possible. Make sure your knees don’t cross the plane of your toes. Straighten legs and come up to the starting position to complete one rep. Try and do five minutes of squats in sets of four.

Try to keep active, do lots of walking and try out some yoga which should help with the pre-wedding nerves and stress.

Wedding Wish Lanterns is a specialist in unique wedding and reception ideas. To contact us either email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk or call 0845 500 1215

Getting married is one of life’s true joys, the dress, the venue, the flowers, the wedding lanterns, it’s all glorious! But with the big day approaching your maid of honour is probably in the throws of organising your hen’s night. Does that make you nervous?

Are you the type of person who dreams of having a luxurious day in a day spa being pampered all day long drinking champagne then heading to a vineyard for wine and cheese in the afternoon? Or would you prefer heading out on the town for a huge party with your girlfriends, strippers and all?

Depending on what type of person you are, you’ll want to make sure your maid of honour gets it right! Ensure you tell her straight out if you don’t want a big party, she’s not a mind reader and what might be perfect for one hen is completely different for another. There are lots of ideas floating around – you can have a destination hen’s night, gather together your girlfriends and head over to a close European country for a weekend of partying and pampering, or simply stay home and see what your city has to offer. 

Do you want a low key hens party? Or a wild hens party? If you are after the low key option, things such as brunches, race days, day spas and dinner parties can be lovely ways to celebrate your last moments of singledom without things getting out of control. If you are a wild one, you might like to have a large party in a hotel and hire strippers or male waiters to come serve drinks and canapes.

There are ways of having a wild night without paying for it the next day in memory loss and hangovers. Whichever way you choose to go, please tell your maid of honour so she can make your party one to suit you!

Wedding Wish Lanterns is a specialist in unique wedding and reception ideas. To contact us either email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk or call 0845 500 1215

Once your wedding day is over, it’s time to get back to reality and face real life again. This may involve having to deal with tricky situations such as a difficult mother-in-law which is so commonly the case. Remember, when you get married you don’t just marry your partner, you marry your partner and their family. You are part of their family now as they are a part of yours and we all know how families all have their issues, so here’s how to best deal with your new family.

1. Communicate with your partner
If someone from their family has upset you in any way, talk to your partner about it first before launching an attack on the in-laws. Tell your spouse what has happened and how they think it would be best solved. Sometimes just talking about the problem is enough.

2. Set limits
Ensure your in-laws know the boundaries in your home life. If it bothers you that they drop in every Sunday unannounced, let them know you have no problems with them being at your home, you just need to know when they plan to come so you can prepare. Let them know from the very beginning what your limits are that way they will learn early on how to treat you.

3. Be mature
Don’t act like a spoilt brat every time your mother-in-law makes you mad. Learn that there are some things that can not be changed and deal with it. Sure, you can try and help the situation by talking about it, but don’t turn it into a spat. And don’t use the silent treatment, it will only cause more problems.

4. Be kind
Understand that your in-laws are also trying to adjust to having a new family member, they may be finding it difficult as well. Be kind to them and remember they are the people who are responsible for shaping the person you have married so they must have done something right!

5. Have a sense of humour
Try to laugh things off as often as you can, it’s best to have a sense of humour about things rather than let them get to you. If you mother-in-law makes a comment about your cleaning skills simply laugh it off, don’t retaliate with a childish remark. Grin and bear it!

Wedding Wish Lanterns is a specialist in unique wedding and reception ideas. To contact us either email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk or call 0845 500 1215

This year has absolutely flown by, who’d have thought 2009 would get away from us so quickly, and what a year it’s been! There’s been a new President elected in the United States, the death of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, the divorce of the tabloid king and queen Peter and Katie, it’s been a huge year!

It’s also been a very busy year for the team here at WeddingWishLanterns.co.uk. We’ve had hundreds of spectacular weddings where we’ve launched our gorgeous wedding lanterns off at and have sold lots of beautiful wedding packages and gift sets. The team at WeddingWishLanterns.co.uk would like to wish all their customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year!

We have a lot in store for 2010, we will be looking to offer more products as well as keep everyone up to date with the latest wedding trends for 2010 with our blog.

If you would like to contact us for anything please call 0845 500 1215 or email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk

You’ve been planning your big day for months, you’ve organised the catering, the drinks, the wedding lanterns, the music not to mention co ordinated the entire bridal party. But now the big day has come and gone and with the excitement of your wedding day now behind you, there may be a slight feeling of loss, loneliness or even depression. This is a fairly common feeling to have after your wedding, so don’t feel like you’re alone.

According to an article on post wedding depression, “Post wedding blues, also known as bridal depression or post wedding depression, is common among women who may commonly romanticise the institution of marriage.   In post wedding depression, following the wedding day, many brides fall into a deep depression when faced with the reality that ”the” day has come and gone and now settling into married life, as the role of a wife, is a lifelong committement.”

If you think you may be suffering from post wedding depression, be sure to speak to a professional about your feelings. It’s best to try not speak to your bridesmaids or mother about it, even though they were supportive through the wedding planning process as they will probably be sharing some of the same feelings as you about the situation and therefore will not be able to offer the most objective, helpful advice. 

Wedding Wish Lanterns is a specialist in unique wedding and reception ideas. To contact us either email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk or call 0845 500 1215.

After your wedding day you can sometimes be left broke and somewhat depressed that the big day you’ve been planning for is finally all over. You’ve spent all your money and spent every spare minute you had on the wedding preparations so now you may find that you don’t know what to do with yourself.

Your wedding lanterns are all gone, your presents have all been opened, the thank you cards have been sent and now you need something to occupy your time. If you want to find ways to make money from your wedding as well as give yourself a little side project you should look into selling your wedding dress.

Now, if you are sentimental and want to treasure your dress for years to come, which is in fact what a lot of brides do, of course feel free to do so. However if you are really skint and can’t ever see yourself bringing out your wedding dress again, then it’s a great idea to sell it.

You can offer it to second hand bridal stores, although they often offer much less as they need to make a profit so sometimes it’s best to sell the dress privately to someone through the paper or online.

Depending on how much your dress is worth, you can often make quite a tidy profit, but remember, brides who are buying a pre-loved dress are often on a tight budget so bear that in mind when you’re bargaining over the final price.

WeddingWishLanterns.co.uk is the UK’s leading supplier of Wedding Lanterns, if you would like to use Wedding Lanterns in your wedding please contact us on 0845 500 1215 or email contact@weddingwishlanterns.co.uk

Winter weddings are truly magical. The cold brisk air, the snow and the general feeling of warmth and love make it the perfect season for a wedding! Don’t be fooled by all the hooha that surrounds a summer wedding, sure the pics might look great there on the beach with guests sipping pina coladas, but where is the romance?

Having your wedding in a winter wonderland will surely be the most beautiful, romantic day of your life. Your wedding photos will be simply stunning, just imagine the snow on the ground, the strong oak trees and your fabulous glowing winter skin, you’ll look amazing.

There are many more benefits of having a winter wedding than just the amazing photos, the cost of a winter wedding will be considerably less than a summer wedding as it will be considered the “off season”. There’s also the fact that more of your friends and family will be more likely to be able to attend as it won’t conflict with summer holidays.  

A gorgeous photo idea for a winter wedding is to have some white wedding lanterns being released in the background as there’s nothing more stunning then wedding lanterns. Once they start to float away into the skies they are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces. The lanterns will also carry your wedding wishes off with them into the sky above, a beautiful way to celebrate your love.