AtHome America Recognizes National Weddings Month with Gift Ideas.Get Ready for Those "I Dos!" ALSIP ALSIP Approach Lighting System Improvement Program , Ill. -- February is National Weddings Month and the start of the time of year when thousands of brides-to-be frantically put the finishing touches finishing touches finish npl the finishing touches → der letzte Schliff finishing touches npl → ultimi ritocchi mpl on their spring and early summer wedding plans. And it's also prime time for those attending future spring or summer weddings or pre-wedding parties to find that special, meaningful gift for the soon-to-be married couple. "It can be challenging to find that perfect present, but there are great ideas out there that are both trendy and sure to put a smile on the newlyweds' faces," said Lisa Brandau, co-founder and president and of AtHome America. Weddings are a $25.3 billion industry. And between 2.25 million and 2.40 million weddings take place each year in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent study. Brandau gives some suggestions for wedding gift shopping: * A nice, "decorative" touch - "Most couples will want to add new, decorative accents to their homes once they are married. Why not help them along the way?" Brandau adds that it's always best to get something beautiful, yet simple - especially if you're not sure of their personal style. From candles and elegant votive vo·tive adj. 1. Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge: a votive offering. 2. holders, to uniquely shaped vases and beautiful throws, decorative pieces are special. * Entertain in style. These gifts are great ideas for newlyweds who are sure to have get-togethers to bring together family members and friends. AtHome's Imagine This, Imagine That piece is a versatile, four-piece pedestal pedestal In Classical architecture, a support or base for a column, statue, vase, or obelisk. It may be square, octagonal, or circular. A single pedestal may also support a group of columns, or colonnade (see podium). server that can be used as a cake stand, two-tiered tidbit tray, and as pillar holders and a serving dish. For almost 25 years, AtHome America has been decorating homes through HomeShows with their extensive collection of stylish and affordable home-decorating accessories, designed with family in mind. In recognition of National Weddings Month and upcoming spring weddings, AtHome America offers its customers a plethora of wedding and bridal shower A bridal shower is a gift giving party given for a bride before her wedding. The custom originated in the United States, although the first stories about these events have been known to originate in Brussels, Belgium around 1860. It remains a primarily US and Canadian practice. gift ideas for those upcoming weddings. AtHome America's 2007 Year-Round Catalog is full of items that are perfect for any bridal shower or wedding gift. For more information on gift ideas or to book a HomeShow, please contact your local HomeStyle Specialist. |
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