CIVIL WAR (1861-1865) Theme Wedding & Party Guide

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APPAREL & ACCESSORIES:

• A Cool Breeze-fashionable hand fans
• Annie's Costumes-costumes for all holidays & occasions including the Civil War
• 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
• Buy Costumes-Southern costumes including Scarlet O'Hara
• Cafepress-Civil War themed t-shirts
• Circle of Life Gifts-white lace wedding fans
• Civil War Ballgowns-ballgowns and Southern belle dresses
• Civil War Sutlery-hats & canteens
• CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
• Designs by Wendy-historical gowns
• Dirty Billy's Hats-headgear
• Enchantment-bridal parasols
• Fall Creek Suttlery-embroidered insignia
• Fanny & Vera's-helpful hints & timely tips for new civilian reenactors
• 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
• Frank Bee Costume -ladies & men's Civil War (soldiers & officers) costumes, wigs & accessories
• 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
• Ian Stewart-chiffon wedding ballgown
• Kathryn & Alexandra-pre Civil War wedding ballgown
• Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
• PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
• Past Patterns-from the 1850's & 1860's
• Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
• Petticoat Store-petticoats
• Reem Acra-civil war style wedding gown
• 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 & Velvets Designs by Yosa-Southern Belle wedding gown
• Timepieces and Crossroads-Southern belle 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
• US Hist-uniforms
• Velvet Rose Designs-period wedding dresses and ballgowns
• Wilshire Wigs-Southern Belle costume wigs
• Wholesale Wedding Gowns-Southern style wedding ballgown

BEAUTY, HAIR & HEALTH:

• BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
• Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
• Fanny & Vera-Civil War ladies hairstyles
• 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
• The Hair Styler-view your photo or a model with thousands of hairstyles and color combinations that suit your face, including short, bridal, men's, celebrity and everyday hairstyles

BOOKS:

DECORATIONS & CRAFT ITEMS:

• Ampelco Ribbon Company-Old Glory and Stars & Stripes wired ribbon
• Flag Emporium-US Civil War and Confederate flags
• Oriental Trading Company-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies including Patriotic
• PartyBanners-personalized party banners for any occasion
• 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

DESTINATION WEDDING: Experience the Civil War era

• About.com-list of Civil War inns
• Epler's Bed & Breakfast-New Albany, PA
• Golden Oak Inn-Troy, PA
• Sutler-list of Civil War reenactments

FLOWERS:

• 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
• Hallmark.com

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:

• 1836 Wedding Menu
• 1860's Foods-info and recipes
• 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!
• Civil War Interactive-Food in the Civil War
• Dancing Deer Baking Co.-all-natural and delicious fresh baked (and Kosher) goodies
• Lake Champlain Chocolates-fresh, all-natural gourmet chocolate gifts from Vermont. Kosher and preservative-free
• The Civil War Zone-foods

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY:

• Ann's Bridal Bargains-discounted wedding supplies and invitations
• eInvite-online dealer of fine custom stationery, invitations and announcements for all occasions
• finestationery.com-best quality stationery and invitations, from the leading manufacturers.  Easy online shopping & ordering - shipped right to your doorstep
• Glad Tidings
• InvitationConsultants-leading online retailer of invitations, announcements stationery and party goods, for weddings, births, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc
• Invitations by Dawn-classic, contemporary and themed wedding invitations
• JeanM-unique wedding invitations and accessories
• NOW-AND-FOREVER-hip, trendy, modern wedding invitations
• Rexcraft-classic, elegant wedding invitations since 1910
• Turn your photos into real US postage with PhotoStamps! Create unforgettable announcements, invitations and more!
• W.E. Jackson & Co.-Civil War notecards
• Wedding Paper Divas-hip, modern, exclusive wedding & bridal shower invitations

JEWELRY:

• 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.
• Bobbi's Bobbles
• Civil War Preservations
• Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
• Emitations.com-bridal & celebrity inspired jewelry at affordable prices
• Fall Creek Suttlery-buckles
• Fall Creek Suttlery-buttons
• Fall Creek Suttlery-brass insignia
• 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.
• Re-enactor's Corner
• Southern Outlet
• 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

MAGAZINES:

• Camp Chase Gazette
• Civil War Interactive
• Florida Reenactors Online News Magazine
• North South Trader's Civil War Magazine
• North & South

MUSIC:

THEME IDEAS & REAL LIFE STORIES:

• Anna & William-November 10, 2001 ("I Married My Husband in Old-Fashioned Southern Style")
• Belle of the Ball-Civil War history
• Ogle Family of Maryland-their Civil War theme wedding photos
• PartyPOP-American Revolution Theme Party
• Vin & Donna-their wedding

TRAVEL:

• Vacation Rentals in Williamsburg -starting at $95

WEDDING PRODUCTS, FAVORS & GIFT ITEMS:

• AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
• Bachelorette.com-favors, decorations and games for bachelorette parties
• Beaucoup-wedding favors and personalized gifts
• Bridal People-votive holders
• BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
• Civil War Merchandise-money, decorations, apparel, flags and gifts
• Fall Creek Suttlery-haversack supplies suitable for favors
• 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
• Harriets-Civil War cake tops
• Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
• Miniature Realties-mini trunks
• My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
• Personalized Wedding Favors, Invitations, Tote Bags and More! Shop CafePress.com
• Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
• Rebel Stuff-Confederate gifts
• 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
• Southern Outlet-Confederate gifts & accessories
• 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 House of Cards-military playing cards
• The Printed Candle Company-premium quality personalized candles
• Virginia Born & Bred-gifts
• 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

Confederate Officer Confederate Officer

Southern Belle Wig SOUTHERN BELLE WIG: Thick curly chin-shoulder length hair. Comes in brown, blonde or black. One size fits all. A great scarlet, civil war, southern lady or character wig.

Red Southern Belle RED SOUTHERN BELLE Costume includes: Dress, belt, wire hoop and hat. Costume size is standard. One Size Fits Most.

Belle of the ball Long dress made of 100% poly-satinique, trimmed with nylon lace. Includes belt and hoop (sewn in skirt). Available in pink, blue, bugrandy, or red. Optional Accessories: 2300T Satin parasol, 337 Long ladies' gloves, 685 flapper beads. (Look in accessories to purchase items seperately.)

Southern Belle Includes: Ruffled gown and hat

Union Officer Union Officer

America's Civil War 6 issues Provides history enthusiasts with comprehensive and authoritative insights and analysis of the American Civil War, with a strong emphasis on the military aspects of the war, its battles, strategies, leaders, and little-known facts and facets. 6 issues Only $2.99 per issue. That is 40% off.

Civil War Times Illustrated 7 issues Delivering the complete story of America's greatest internal conflict with all its action, emotion, drama and modern-day significance. Civil War Times Illustrated is a general-interest publication in a specialized field, examining all aspects of the era and written for civil war readers. 7 issues Only $2.56 per issue. That is 49% off.