Throwing The Ultimate Wedding Shower The Maid of Honor and the bridesmaids usually give the wedding shower. Often, with the help of the brides mother. There may be more than one shower, sometimes co-workers will give a shower at the workplace or in a restaurant close to the job. The groom's family if they live far away, my want to give a shower of their own. One word of caution, you shouldn't invite anyone to a shower who isn't...more
Understanding Age Old Wedding Traditions There are few other life events so steeped in tradition as weddings. Do you know the origins of our present day customs? Why do we follow them? Well that one is easy you do it because your mom did and her mom and so on back countless generations. Here is some of the history behind many of our modern day wedding traditions. Bridesmaid Dresses are often identical in style and color. Why? In...more
Making Your Wedding Vows Memorable On Your Big Day Wedding Words, why is it that every wedding message given to the future bride and groom always begins with those famous wedding words like - this is going to be the most SPECIAL day of your life or that your wedding is an occasion to be REMEMBERED for a long time to come. Well the reason behind those precious sayings is because - IT IS. Why is the wedding supposed to be the most special day in your life we all ask, well that`s easy - this is where you pledge your undying love for your partner till death do us part. Take the wedding words or vows - a very special part of all wedding ceremonies where the happy couple get to say what it is they really feel for each other (heaven forbid if you had a tiff earlier or a minor disagreement)The exchange of the gold wedding band makes the service extra special if the couple who are to be joined together in holy matrimony have personalized their wedding words. So why not make your day unique by having your wedding words tailor made by you - so as to speak. How can pre-written wedding vows by a stranger express what it is you really want to say? Wedding words can be simple so do...more
A Guide To Seasonal Wedding Ceremony Traditions In times gone by it wasn't uncommon for young couples to consult the Tarot as to what month of the year according to the stars would be their best time to wed, this would depend on what time of year their sun or moon sign was inline with Venus the goddess of love, which I would take as...more
Stress as well as Weddings: The Making of Bridezilla Every girl dreams of having the perfect wedding. From childhood we are bombarded these images of perfection in glamorous celebrity weddings whose unlimited budgets are reflected in the designer gowns, lavish jewelry, multitude of guests, and sumptuous buffet. For example, take Lady...more
Creating A Complete Wedding Checklist The time leading up to your wedding is usually one of the most stressful times of your life. It is stressful in a good way but stressful nonetheless. Because there are so many items that have to be remembered in the midst of all the stress, it is a good idea to create a wedding checklist so as not to forget or overlook anything. And these days, couples have an especially great advantage in that there are many websites which provide a wedding checklist for you.It all depends on your budget but there are even consultants who can help you plan your wedding and create your customized wedding checklist. But if you hire a wedding consultant, be prepared to pay a significant fee as these professionals do not come cheap. One source reported a wedding consultant making $1,900 to $2,850 USD per wedding. Part of that consultant's job is to make a checklist so you might save some money by doing your own wedding checklist. Wedding Checklist - The Really Important ItemsOf course everyone will have an opinion as to what is important and what is not important on a wedding checklist but there are some major items that most agree are critical....more
When Choosing A Casual Wedding Dress Is The Smart Thing To Do Wedding is a very special affair and even in few years ago, people used to plan and prepare its dresses taking months together. Those were the days when wearing formal...more
The Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony Revealed The Chinese wedding tradition is in the first place as varied and complex as China is vast. Throughout the ages, it has evolved and changed due to a myriad of regional and cultural influences....more
How to buy cheap wedding gifts If you have been invited to a wedding, it is natural to feel confused, What to buy? How much to spend? Where to buy? Etc. While going to a wedding maybe a wonderful experience it may also empty your...more
Understanding Contracts With Wedding Vendors It is true that weddings are wonderful affairs; proper preparation requires a great deal of down-to-earth paperwork. The written contracts with all the vendors you take into service to carry...more
Working With Your Wedding Photographer When Planning Your Wedding Finally the big day is upon you so let us make it the most memorable day of your life. Your wedding plans has taken up a lot of your time over the months, now let's go...more
Finding The Right Band For Your Wedding Reception It's what everyone looks forward to in their lives the big day, your wedding. It has to be special in every possible way not only are your emotions special but so should be all the...more