Religious Obligations & Customs That Follow A Wedding Ceremony
A good example is the Orthodox Jewish custom reminiscent of the "seven day celebration"
, which requires that faithfuls devote seven successive days once the wedding concludes to be feted by family and friends at a dinner prepared in their honor. The 7 days are spent praying, studying and preparing for marriage and is based on religious beliefs.
Post wedding "Brunch"
Many people find the idea of extending the wedding festivities after wedding an attractive one. This is said to be the origin of the day after brunch, breakfast or lunch. You can choose anything from a catered affair to an open house that you host at home.
The event can be enhanced by reviewing the wedding day, looking at videos or photos, opening gifts, special 'thank you's' to the mothers and fathers of the bride and groom, distribution of wedding attendant gifts, or any number of other things that feel right to you.
Post wedding Keepsakes
Brides and grooms, particularly those who are sentimental, will have enjoyed putting together samples of everything collected during the wedding planning stages i.e.
* Complete wedding invitation
* A photo of the bride trying on wedding gowns
* Notes from friends
* Photos taken at the bridesmaids' fittings
* Magazine articles and Wedding Planners
* Invitations to engagement party
* Bridal showers and rehearsal dinner
* Mementos from the bridal showers
* Bridesmaids' luncheon
* Trip and travel memorabilia from the honeymoon
* A party favor, any imprinted items, a wedding program, and reservations
* Cake knife
* toasting flutes
* A bottle of unopened champagne
* Garter, Guest Book, wedding planner
* Guest list (for future celebrations and holidays)
* Bouquet, boutonniere
* Cake topper, and decorations
You make use of wedding related items by giving them a new life. If you're able to then have a wedding website set-up, this can be very important for relatives who may not be able to attend the wedding; visiting your website makes them feel like they're part of the wedding before and after the ceremony is concluded.
Ask your photo man to take a gray scale photo of you at the wedding; you can alternatively print one in black and white. You can then send this along with your wedding details to your local newspapers. This is better submitted to out of town newspapers esp. where close family members and friends live or where you resided previously or even grew up in. Be informed that every newspaper has it's own rules regarding what and how to submit wedding materials. Most require that you include a self-stamped envelope if you want the photo returned.
When you can back from your honeymoon, sort through your wedding gifts and decide what you gonna return, what to keep and what to give away. Items you wanna return should be returned as quickly as possible because this will ensure you avoid difficulties. Write and mail out thank gratitude notes soonest possible after the wedding. One way to simplify the process is by addressing the envelopes way advance and having your return address appended if you're moving houses.
by: Johnny Touperin
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