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How many times have you been to a wedding where you wish you could just take the centerpieces home from the reception to use as home decor? At your wedding reception, your centerpieces are one of the first things people look at and will determine the mood of your party. Centerpiece ideas can range from fun and casual to sheik and elegant and is considered one of the most important elements in decorating at your reception. If you are on a tight budget here are some fun, yet simple ideas for beautiful centerpieces.

The best way to save money on your centerpieces is to collect pictures and ideas of things that you love, and think about the mood you want to create with your theme. The key to saving money on your centerpieces is to shop around and make sure you get the best price possible. Remember, just because you buy one item from a store does not mean you have to buy everything there.

Candle centerpieces are very popular right now. This is a great idea if you are on a very tight budget and it looks very nice without costing so much. You want to get around 3 different heights of candles. Putting some height to your centerpieces will add so much to the look of the room. You can sprinkle rose petals or confetti around the candles to really make them pop.

If you really want a floral centerpiece but think they are too expensive, go talk with your local florist. Think about the size and season of flowers that you want. If the florist knows what your budget is, I’m sure they can recommend the best ideas to help you stay within your budget. You can also do a simple floral arrangement yourself to save some money. You can buy ivy, cover the pot with moss then add a few small roses. This is a simple yet elegant idea.

Another really popular idea this season for weddings is ostrich feather centerpieces. This is a great alternative to a huge, elaborate, and expensive arrangement of flowers. Ostrich feathers can really make a room pop. You can even have the feathers dyed to your wedding colors. The ostrich feather centerpieces look fabulous and are something different that your guests will never forget.

For a wedding in the fall, you can use an assortment of cylinder vases all in different heights. You can fill them with different fruits or vegetables. For example, red or green apples, lemons, small pumpkins etc. You can even stick a couple of branches in the vases as well to make it pop and add height.

No matter what centerpieces you choose to use, make sure it’s something that reflects your personality. Just because you might be on a tight budget this does not mean your centerpieces have to suffer. Be creative and I’m sure you will end up with a beautiful centerpiece that no one will forget.

Lindsay Crawford is a writer for Wholesale Event Solutions, a company offering discount wedding and event planning supplies including eiffel tower vases, ostrich plumes, battery operated candles wholesale, and much more!

If you are struggling in the dating world there may be a chance that you are not in touch with your masculine side.

Oftentimes people think to be a man, they have to act like jerks.

This is the farthest thing from the truth. Being masculine and being a jerk are not synonymous.

Being a jerk means not caring about the other person. Being a jerk means being selfish. Being a jerk means hurting and possibly abusing other people. Being a jerk means being oblivious to other people’s wants, needs and desires.

In contrast, being masculine means setting boundaries. Being masculine means knowing what you want and don’t want. Being masculine means knowing what works for you and what doesn’t work.

For instance, being a jerk means not showing up or calling when you say you will.

Being a man means not continuing to date a woman who doesn’t show up or call when she says she will.

See the difference?

Being a man means not pouting, whining or even getting angry when a woman doesn’t live up to your expectations. If the woman is not acting in a way consistent with your own needs and desires, calmly walk away with dignity and integrity. That is being a man. That is being masculine.

A masculine man is not afraid to express his opinions, wants, desires. He makes decisions without hesitating. A masculine man is not wishy washy.

A real man is not domineering. He knows that to be in control and have power does not mean using physical force or manipulation.

He does not have to yell. He does not have to bully or coerce. He does not have to intimidate.

A real man exudes confidence and as a nice side effect, this attracts everyone around him like magnets.

He is charismatic because he knows and likes himself. He is real because he is in touch with his emotions. He’s not afraid to show his emotions, but does exercise restraint when it comes to negative emotions such as jealousy and anger.

He knows when to leave the room and compose himself rather than lose his temper or lose control.

A real, masculine man takes the lead, but is also open to what others want to do. He doesn’t walk around with the belief that it is his way or the highway.

A real, masculine man is aware that everything he says and does has an impact on other people and the world.

He doesn’t walk through the world oblivious to its problems, but also doesn’t carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.

He does what he can and knows that it is enough to make small, meaningful changes in his life that may affect the world.

A masculine man is not threatened by other men who may be richer, more handsome or more charming. He knows that he is a unique individual who has just as much to offer a woman or society.

A real man knows himself and loves himself. As a result, everyone loves him.

Bill has been studying how to be a pick up artist for the last 5 years in NYC and can help you learn how to pick up women and how to get a girlfriend . The original article can be found here: A Real Man.

If you have just begun a relationship with a woman and you find yourself now searching the Internet to see if she has borderline personality disorder this may be your first red flag that your relationship is in some sort of trouble. The good news is you are hopefully catching things early and can position yourself better to deal with the fact that she may have borderline personality disorder. Many men get wrapped up in almost trapped into relationships with women with borderline personality disorder because of their unique ability to make you feel sorry for them and for them to place blame on others for why their life is the way it is. Here are some common things that may be red flags for borderline personality disorder or narcissism and the woman you have begun dating.

1. Does she immediately open up to you about abuse in her past?

2. Does she trash her ex-boyfriend or ex-husband even before you hardly get to know her. Does she seem to go on and on about her ex and how he ruined her life?

3. Does she have an unstable relationship with her parents?

4. Does she say bad things about her parents to you?

5. Does she seem very quick to fall in love with you and almost view you as her knight in shining armor?

6. Was she quick to have sex with you?

7. Does she have a difficult time being friends with other women?

8. Does she currently only have one friend that seems to keep coming back in and out of her life or does she have no friends at all?

9. Does it seem like a lot of bad things keep happening to her? Thrown out by her boyfriend, trouble with finances, trouble keeping a job etc

10. Does she seem to have very compelling stories and reasoning that explains why the bad things have happened to her (example, her ex-boyfriend made her run up her credit card debts and that’s why her credit is bad)

11. Does she seem to want to move the relationship forward at a very quick pace?

12. She shown an interest in moving in with you?

13. Does she have screaming fits in front of you?

14. Does she start horrible yelling fights with you and when you try to leave she begs for you to stay?

15. But the she bought you extravagant gifts?

16. Is she willing to explore risky sexual behaviors?

17. Does she abuse drugs or alcohol?

If you’ve answered yes to more than a few of these questions the woman you’re dating may have borderline personality disorder. Regardless of whether she has BPD or not this is probably not a woman you want to have a long-term relationship with. Don’t get caught up in the whole “she needs me I can fix her” game, trust me, her ex-boyfriend thought the same thing. Good luck with your relationship, and remember the first thing I’m mentioned in this article if you are looking things up about your girlfriend online thinking she may have a mental illness that’s probably not a good sign.

For more information on BPD please check out http://www.bpdsecrets.com.

You’ve heard of texting, you’ve heard of sexting, but do you really know about flirt texting, also known as flexting?

Flirting while texting is not to be confused with drinking and dialing, which is not its precursor.

It is a method of flirting with a woman using the latest technology. If you aren’t up to speed on this, get with it, or you will be left behind in the dating world.

However, there are a few things to remember if you are going to engage in texting:

Less is More

It doesn’t matter how cool you are, if you write someone a book or blather on and on, it doesn’t matter how interesting what you are saying is, they are going to be bored or turned off. Keep it short, concise. Something like “Heading to the Red Sox game! Woot!” or “Just thinking about how hot you looked in that pink sweater last night.” Keep it short and sweet.

Keep it Clean

You may hint at attraction, but avoid any direct talk. Very subtle innuendos work, but anything more: Save that for in person. Otherwise, it might be misread or seem creepy. You can say you find her attractive or hot or whatever, but don’t get too explicit. Save that for when you are in a full fledged relationship with this woman.

More than Friends

With that said (keeping it clean), also be sure it is flirting and not an “I’m your new BFF” conversation. Say something that makes it clear you are not looking for a new buddy, but are interested in her as a dating partner. For instance, you can say that you can’t stop thinking about her. That will usually give her the hint in a subtle, cool way.

First Text

Don’t buy into some unwritten rule that you have to wait a particular amount of time before you send that first text. That is so not true. I often text women right after I meet them and say, “Hey, it was great meeting you and I can’t wait to talk to you more.” It always works. It is honest and real and women appreciate that.

Be Funny

If you don’t have a sense of humor, now is the time to go find one. Making a girl laugh is such an icebreaker. Women want to date, even marry, men who make them laugh. Don’t try too hard, because that is a turn off, but do try to be witty and funny in writing. It really isn’t that hard. Keep in mind that tone is not obvious in texting, so go with something that can’t possibly be misinterpreted.

If you pay attention to all of these tips, you should find success in flexting. It is not a passing trend; it is the new way to interact with a woman you have just met. It is a way to get to know her a little better and hopefully will lead to a date and more encounters where you can charm her and flirt in person.

Bill has been studying How to Approach Women for the last 5 years in NYC and is a pick up artist who can help you learn to do the same. The original article can be found here: The Basics of Flexting.

Sometimes we think that the only place we can meet women is at a club or a bar. Although these places sometimes work, there are several factors that make them less appealing, including the atmosphere which can be noisy and makes it difficult to strike up a meaningful conversation, which is important if you are going to ask someone out on a date. Here are some ideas that have worked for other men:

1. Walking the Dog

It is a cinch to meet women at the pet store, at the dog park or walking your dog. It is probably one of the best, and easiest ways to meet a woman. If you have a cute puppy, I dare you to not have every woman in sight stop to squeal about your little fur ball and talk to you about your pet.

2. At the Gym

You can ask about the weights or routine she is doing. There is bound to be some question you can ask or else make a comment about. Maybe the pool is particularly crowded that day; you can say something about that. It is an easy environment to engage in non threatening conversation.

3. Home Repair Stores

Ask a woman her opinion on paint colors or doorknob styles you are considering. Everyone likes to give an opinion. It is an easy way to start a conversation.

4. Clothing Stores

This is another place where you can seek an opinion. In fact, even if you aren’t looking for a date, I always suggest asking a woman’s opinion on a clothing item you are considering!

5. Bookstores

You can say you are looking for a recommendation for a good book for your upcoming vacation or for a gift or whatever.

6. A community college class.

Take a class in yoga, painting, Spanish, whatever interests you. You will be able to meet a lot of different people this way.

7. Play a Sport

Join a volleyball league or a softball team or even a bocce ball team. Whatever interests you will work and help you to meet like minded women.

8. A museum, the theater or opera

It doesn’t matter if it is MOMA or the local history museum. It could be a community theater or the Met. Linger in the lobby and offer to buy the woman a drink. You can strike up a conversation about what you are both seeing.

9. A coffee shop

Unlike a bar, a cafe has a casual atmosphere more conducive to meeting someone of quality. Comment on the book she is reading or just ask her opinion about a good place to find flowers in the area. This is one of the easiest places to meet someone

10. The park

If it is a nice day, go out and stroll, bring a Frisbee and friend or your dog. Bring a blanket and a good book and a bottle of wine if you can. Sit and people watch. You can always ask if she has the time, if she has a light, if she knows the best restaurant in the area. Be creative. You can definitely meet women at the park.

Bill has been studying How to Approach Women for the last 5 years in NYC and is a pick up artist who can help you learn to do the same. The original article can be found here: Top 10 Places to Meet Women.

Just like women have a book called The Rules, which purports to lay out in detail everything about dating from what should be said and what kind of timeline works, men seem to think that they need to follow particular rules about when to call or text a woman they have just met.

I’m here to tell you that there are no rules about when you have to do this. Every situation is different and each one has the potential for success. The most important thing to remember is to shed any aura of desperation or neediness and just be relaxed about the whole thing. Once you do this, you are almost guaranteed success. After all, if she gave you her number, chances are she does want you to call, right.

Here are different times to call and how to handle them:

Right away

I don’t care what other people say. I have never, ever struck out by calling or texting a woman right after meeting her. As long as you don’t say something cheesy, and don’t make it a big drawn out deal, it will work. Keep it simple, honest and short. Maybe say something like it was awesome talking to her at the park and you hope to talk to her more at a later date. Period.

A few days later

This is the standard and most accepted length of time so I won’t say much about it. Women usually expect a call a day or two after meeting so there aren’t any real tricks here. The only advice I would give is just be honest. Tell her you were thinking about her or that you were planning on going to try out this new sushi bar and wanted to know if she was interested in joining you. Keep it simple, honest and avoid any suggestion of desperation. If you must, keep telling yourself that there are many fish in the sea.

A month later

Maybe you had other things going on and didn’t get a chance to get a hold of the woman. This is OK, as long as you explain your reason. Honesty is always the best policy and if you tell the truth, it will be the same as if you called the woman the next day. For instance, maybe you were seeing someone else at the time and now you’re not and would like to get to know her now. Tell her that. Maybe you were super busy with an important project at work and knew you wouldn’t have time to take her out until the work situation calmed down. Tell her that. As long as you are honest, I truly believe calling a month later with a genuine good excuse for doing so will give you the same advantage as if you had called the next day.

So, in other words, in my opinion, it does not matter when you decide to call or text, as long as you are not being cheesy and have something good or interesting to say. And just as I said, if you do wait a long period of time, you better have a good reason for doing so or you come off as a jerk.

Bill has been studying How to Approach Women for the last 5 years in NYC and is a pick up artist who can help you learn to do the same. The original article can be found here: How Soon Should You Call Her?.

Are you in awe of men who can walk up to a woman or a group of women anywhere, anytime and start a conversation with them? How do men like that do it? Do you think they have undergone extensive training to come up with the right ways to approach women? Do you think that men like this are naturally born with the ability to do so?

Well the truth is that some men have undergone extensive assertiveness training that gives them the confidence to do this and that others are naturally born with the ability, but as for the rest of them, all that they’ve done is learn a few conversational tricks or techniques.

It is a lot easier than you might think. Here are some great techniques to try when approaching a woman or a group of women.

Ask a question.

This is the easiest and most effective technique. You can ask directions, the best place to find a cup of coffee, if the movie they just walked out of is worth seeing and so on. There is no limit to what kinds of questions you ask. The only thing I would suggest is don’t just make up something lame. First, think of something that fits the situation specifically. For instance, don’t ask a woman in Ohio what the best tropical beach is. Instead, ask her where the best donut place is in the city. Second, have a genuine interest in the answer. Don’t ask where you can buy new cowboy boots if you hate them. Make it an honest, genuine question that you truly have a desire to know the answer to.

Pull her aside and compliment her.

If you see a woman you would like to meet, find something about her that attracts you and approach her. You might say, can I just talk to you for a second and step back two steps. No farther than that. A woman will feel threatened or uneasy if you just come right up to her and try to pull her away.

Then tell her that you noticed her in the crowd for xx reason. For instance, you could tell her that she really caught your attention because she has a great laugh. Have something more to say after that. You could say something about why a great laugh is so appealing and that you wish more people would just let loose and enjoy life and be happy or so on.

These are just two of many techniques that you can use to approach a woman you’ve never seen before and begin engaging her in conversation. If you are honest and a nice guy about it, unless a woman is in a hurry to get somewhere, chances are good she will respond and talk to you. If you are a little uncomfortable with this idea, I recommend practicing it first. Practice on other men, elderly people, and sales clerks and so on. Practice on people where you have no investment or ego wrapped up in the outcome.

Bill has been studying as a PUA for the last 5 years in NYC and is consider an expert pick up artist. The original article can be found here: How to Start a Conversation Anytime, Anywhere.

It seems so easy. You might mistakenly think that complimenting a woman means telling them they are sweet or pretty or some other generalization. Let me tell you right now that a compliment like this is boring and trite. The idea behind giving a compliment is more than just trying to make the woman feel good, it is about trying to show how you are different than other men out there.

Don’t Say Something Generic

It is totally boring to tell a woman that she is beautiful or pretty or attractive. They’ve heard it a million times before. If you truly want to compliment a woman, think of something unique to say. Don’t tell her she has pretty eyes or nice hair or a great smile. Sure, sometimes this works, but it really doesn’t do a bit of good in setting you apart from every other guy she has ever met. Think of something a little more original to say.

One way to do this is to make your compliment about something that she has invested time or energy in. For instance, when you compliment a woman on the color of her eyes, you can bet she’s heard it a million times before. By saying something like this, you just blend in with the crowd and the dozens of other men who have said the exact same thing.

However, if you compliment her on the way her scarf really brings out the blue in her eyes, then you are already differentiating yourself from other men. You are noticing how she has done something to make herself look more attractive. You are noticing something about what she has done purposefully, not what already exists.

Make it sincere

Women can see through baloney with laser-like accuracy. If you are just saying something to say it in the hopes of flattering her and you don’t really mean it or worse, don’t think that way at all, you are doomed. For instance, don’t tell a woman you like her orange handbag just to say something, especially if you think it is hideous.

Instead, find something that you genuinely do like and compliment her on that.

I truly believe that you can find something to appreciate about every single person you ever meet in your life. Even people you don’t get along with. There is always some quality or trait that you can like about them.

The same goes with meeting women. It might be her quick wit or her infectious laugh or her energy level. There are so many things that make each of us unique, it just takes a bit to recognize them and appreciate them.

If you truly want to compliment a woman, start noticing unique and desirable traits in everyone you encounter. Once you learn to recognize what makes someone special, you will be able to give a genuine, meaningful compliment to a woman. She will recognize your sincerity and your observational powers and this will make you stand out from the crowd.

Bill has been studying How to Pick Up Women for the last 5 years in NYC and is a pick up artist who can help you learn to do the same. The original article can be found here: How to Compliment a Woman.

A lot of men are insecure because they know they aren’t the best looking guy in the world and so they worry that a woman won’t be interested in talking to them or dating them because of it. Men get caught up in the idea that they have to be movie star handsome to attract women.

What really matters is not your level of attractiveness, but how well you care for yourself. Taking the time to be well groomed and well dressed speaks volumes and is always attractive to women.

By dressing nice and showing you care about looking well groomed, you are basically telling women that you have self esteem and self confidence, which is the most attractive trait you can show. What women really want is a man who has enough self esteem and confidence to bring to a relationship.

What does matter?

You may be a little overweight, so you might want to work on that first because even if you are predestined to have a big build, you can still be fit. Men who are fit, even if they are large, are much more attractive than someone who obviously doesn’t’ care about their fitness level.

Next, you can dress nice on any budget. It doesn’t cost a lot of money to invest in at least one great quality outfit that will make you confident in any situation. Make sure you spend the bulk of your money on some nice shoes. Women notice shoes a lot!

This is the easiest part of looking good. Make sure your clothes are always clean and pressed, your shoes polished and well taken care of. Then, make sure you are always clean and well groomed. From the top of your head to your clean fingernails, women most notice this more than you realize. They want you to look clean and smell clean. This only takes a small bit of time and pays big dividends when women are sizing you up.

Confidence is the Most Important Quality

You see what you are telling women by dressing nice and being impeccably groomed is that you have a healthy dose of self esteem. By taking care of yourself and how you look, you will reek of self confidence. Perhaps more than any other quality, self confidence is the biggest turn on to women. You could be the least attractive man in the room, but you will ooze charisma if you have a big, healthy dose of self esteem.

What Women Want

Women want someone who loves themselves. This is because to truly love and care for another person you must first love yourself. Women want to be around someone with self confidence. It is like a magnet. It draws women like bees to honey. Women want a man who is fun, playful and doesn’t have a lot of hang-ups. Expressing a few genuine insecurities is OK and normal, but for the most part women want men who have self confidence.

So you don’t need to be the most attractive man in the room, but you do need to take some steps to ensure you are well groomed, well dressed and have good self confidence.

Bill has been studying How to Pick Up Women for the last 5 years in NYC and is a pick up artist who can help you learn to do the same. The original article can be found here: Do Looks Truly Matter?.

Did you know that most of the interaction between men and women is done non-verbally?

Before we even open our mouths, we are communicating with one another.

There are so many ways our bodies talk to each other and one of the most important things you can do is learn as much as you can about it.

Even when we are trying to play hard to get, there are actions and gestures that reveal our interest. It is a nonverbal way to flirt that we may not even be aware we are doing.

Here are some ways we flirt with people, even if we don’t realize we are doing it:

When we are attracted to a woman we might:

- Make our glance at her linger

- Lift our eyebrows, slightly part our lips and flare our nostrils a tiny bit

- Blush or flush a bit

- Become more rigid in our stance, adopting an alpha male type stature

- Adjust our clothes or “preen” smoothing down our hair, etc.

- Start to mirror her sitting position

- Adopt her vocal tone

- Lean in toward the woman

- Keep our legs or feet pointed toward her, showing our interest

- Touch her, say her arm or hand

- Stare at her mouth

- Looking at her with “wide eyes”

- Getting caught looking at her when she isn’t looking at you

- Acting a bit nervous around her

- Showing a hint of jealousy when other men talk to her

- You laugh a little too hard at her jokes

- You find ways to start your own conversation with her

These are all basics you learn about when you study body language and relationships, but there is much, much more you can learn. Not only should you know the signals you may be unconsciously giving to women, you need to learn what signals she is sending your way.

But first, learn ways that you might be showing your interest without realizing it because you can use this in many ways. You can use them to convey nonverbally that you are interested in another woman. Then, based on her responses, you can tell if she wants you to approach her or ask her out.

So it is helpful to not only realize what signals your body is sending out to a woman, it is also crucial to know what signals women send out when they are interested in you.

This can save you a lot of grief, money and heartache.

For instance, a woman who keeps catching you eye and then shyly looking away wants you to approach her. A woman, who brushes past you and smiles at you, probably wants you to talk to her. These are all ways for a woman to say she is interested in getting to know you better.

It is not rocket science. There are some basic ways our bodies biologically respond to people we are attracted to and it helps to learn them as early on as you can.

Bill has been studying How to Approach Women for the last 5 years in NYC and is a pick up artist who can help you learn to do the same. The original article can be found here: Flirting Signs You Need to Know.