ROMA (GYPSY) Theme Wedding & Party Guide

APPAREL:  Contains links to traditional ethnic costumes, sewing supplies, textiles, bridal wear and accessories

• Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
• CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
• Denver Fabrics-European folkwear clothing patterns
• Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
• Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
• House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
• Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
• Neckties.com-premier online source of designer and novelty ties, bowties & accessories
• PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
• Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
• Raspberry Beret-Gypsy dresses
• Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
• Silks and Velvets-gypsy wedding gown
• TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
• Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

• BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
• Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
• Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
• Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products
• Spafinder.com-find the finest connoisseur, day, medical and destination spas in the world

BOOKS & MAGAZINES:  Order Roma/Gypsy related books securely online from Amazon.com

• A History of the Gypsies of Eastern Europe and Russia
• Between Two Fires : Gypsy Performance and Romani Memory from Pushkin to Post-Socialism
• Gypsies
• Gypsies : The Hidden Americans
• Gypsy Folktales
• Familiar Strangers : Gypsy Life in America
• Romani culture and Gypsy identity
• The Gypsies (Peoples of Europe)
• The Rom : Walking in the Paths of the Gypsies

CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS:  Links to cultural information

• Patrin-Romani Customs & Traditions
• Roma in the Czech Republic-history and culture info
• Roma Wedding Traditions-info guide for Roma weddings
• RomNews-Rom/Gypsy web directory

FLOWERS:

• 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
• Hallmark.com

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:  Wedding cakes, confections, regional foods, etiquette, wedding feast and everyday recipes, plus online ordering for a taste of home

• CandyWarehouse.com-bulk, novelty, themed candies & chocolates from America's favorite online candy store
• Charmingly Chocolate-hundreds of adorable and creative custom chocolate favors and gifts to match the theme of your celebration...perfectly!
• Patrin-Vlax Romani Recipes

GIFT ITEMS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:  Online companies you can order from for ethnic wedding gifts, handicrafts, fine china, crystal, flatware, decorations, cake toppers and wedding favors

• AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
• Beaucoup-wedding favors and personalized gifts
• BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
• Favors Direct-unique and affordable favors

• Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach

• HansonEllis-innovative and high-quality wedding favors in the latest styles
• It's Raining Favors-Make a splash with bridal shower favors they'll adore, plus get free ideas for bridal shower games
• Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
• My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
• Oriental Trading Company-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
• Pick a Petal-Add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
• Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
• ShindigZ -world's largest party superstore
• Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more
• Sophie's Favors-high quality, uniquely styled party favors, favor kits, gifts and party supplies in a variety of colors
• Terry's Village-whimsical and charming accents for both inside of your home and outside as well
• That's My Topper-cake toppers to suit your style
• The Printed Candle Company-premium quality personalized candles
• Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts
• WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- A wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more

INVITATIONS:

• eInvite-invitations & announcements for all occasions
• finestationery.com-invitations and personalized stationery from the leading manufacturers with online selection & ordering
• InvitationConsultants-leading online retailer of invitations, announcements stationery and party goods, for weddings, births, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc
• PaperDirect-do-it-yourself themed papers for all occasions and events
• Turn your photos into real US postage with PhotoStamps! Create unforgettable announcements, invitations and more!
• Wedding Paper Divas-hip, modern, exclusive wedding & bridal shower invitations

JEWELRY:  Themed wedding bands, bridal jewelry, tiaras and gift items

• Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
• Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins
• Blue Nile-fine jewelry & certified diamonds at outstanding prices.  Free FedEx shipping and 30-day returns on every order
• Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
• JewelsByMichele.com-classy barefoot jewelry
• Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
• Princessbands-Freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal handmade tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Our unique tiaras double as necklaces for your life's occasions after the big day is long gone
• Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
• Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MUSIC:  Place to order Roma/Gypsy music securely online from Amazon.com

• Gypsy Music

REAL LIFE STORIES:  Read about other people from your ethnic group for descriptions of their wedding stories