By Jason Hennessey
There are a million and one ways in which you can make your wedding the moment of a lifetime. Sheer elegance and a touch of class in every aspect is a sure recipe for that perfect nuptial tying ceremony. From the gown and tuxedo that the two principals and the whole wedding party adorn, everything should be meticulous. And the means that you use to arrive at the venue of the ceremony and reception also go a great way in making the event memorable. The delicacies, the music and the general ambience should just be out of this world.
To make the wedding reception even more colorful, consider ice sculptures as a beauty enhancer in the event. Ice sculptures are increasingly becoming a common feature in wedding receptions and the ambience that they bring is magical. It only matters where you place or station them so that people can fully appreciate them and laud your sense of class.
Like the name suggest, ice sculptures are made of ice. This therefore means that the lifespan of the sculpture is wholly dependent on the prevailing temperature. It would therefore be foolhardy to have an ice sculpture in a summer wedding with no cooler to preserve it. They are also very delicate so the placement of the sculpture is vital, because it has to be somewhere where there is not a lot activity as they might get knocked over. But it has somewhere vantage where every guest can see them in their full splendor.
Ice sculptures come in all sizes and shapes depending on what you want designed for your wedding. Let the sculpture be thematic or symbolizing something for the big day or even for your marriage ahead. You can choose to have an ice sculpture denoting the love between the bride and groom. This can be through an intertwined hearts sculpture to signify the bond between them. A crystalline dove will also bring and denote an aura of peace and tranquility in that marriage which is a very positive first step into married life.
A magnificent swan too is a choice, and you could have them in twos again to signify the marital bond in the newly-weds. You can be experimental in your sculpture ideas and designers are able to come with the most elaborate of designs from the most simple to the most complex. A replica of the wedding cake is also an enticing thought complete with crystalline icing no pun intended. Or even have that Cinderella shoe placed strategically to symbolize the beauty and elegance of the bride.
Ice sculpturing is an art and you have to look for the best creators who will make your design. They should be able to design it to your complete specifications whether you want a complex cruise ship sculpture or just a simple flickering candle. Being out of the ordinary in your wedding reception is the key to being outstanding and not passing for just another wedding. A crystalline ice sculpture will capture and captivate your guests minds. So with your wedding just around the corner, hit ice sculpture creators and start preparing a magnificent piece for that big day.
Jason Hennessey is the President of 1weddingsource.com, todays leading wedding social networking planning site. He also founded an online store that host a collection of wedding favors and wedding gifts to make that Big Day an event to be cherished for a lifetime.
