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Articles in Home | Society | Weddings Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest Planning A Wedding On A Budget  By : Mike Collins Weddings are expensive. I learned this myself three years ago when my wife and I were married. We only had about 60 guests, but when you add up the ceremony, reception, music, photographer, video, limos, tuxedoes and dresses, we still ended up spending over $15,000. If you are planning on getting married in the near future, you should begin thinking about what is most important to you now. Sit down with your significant other and make a list of everything that you would li... 8 Tips For Picking The Perfect Wedding Dress  By : Blake Kritzberg When little girls spend their math classes daydreaming of weddings (instead of winning the World Series -- not to say you can't do both), what do they dream of first? The perfect wedding dress, of course: a gown in white satin with a bustle and sweeping train, the perfect embellishments, and the perfect shoes. There are few occasions in our modern world where a woman finds herself in a position to wear a no-holds-barred ball gown, much less a crystal tiara, and all too man... The Meaning Of Different Wedding Flowers  By : Robert Brown If you plan to walk down the aisle anytime soon, you should be aware that the flowers you carry might say more than you intended. That's right; most flowers carry a meaning, or a special significance that has been passed down from generation to generation. We can trace this "flower talk" back to the Victorian Era. It was improper in those days for a man to come out and tell a lady how he felt, so he would choose a flower with special meaning and send it her instead. Bec... About Styles Of Wedding Dresses  By : Terry Langford There are many different styles of wedding dresses, almost as many styles of wedding dresses as there are shapes of women. No two women are shaped the same and that is why it is so important to get wedding dresses tailored to fit the bride. This often costs more money but it is well worth it if you want to look your best as you walk down the aisle. This should be the goal of all wedding dresses, to highlight all of the brides best features and attributes. The styles of wed... Celtic Wedding Rings  By : Kirsten Hawkins A fairly new trend in wedding ring design has risen in popularity over the past few years and it’s based on something that is anything but new. Celtic wedding rings, wedding bands and engagement rings that are designed featuring classic Celtic knot work are adorning more and more matrimonial fingers than ever before, perhaps since the days of the Celts themselves. At one time these rings could only be special ordered from specific companies and were very costly. Today, howeve... Choices In Wedding Music  By : Kirsten Hawkins American weddings have come a long way over the years. In a society that is made up of people from so many different cultures, lifestyles, religions, and backgrounds, it is no surprise that the traditions in the wedding ceremony are as vastly different as well. Wedding music is no exception. From the ceremony itself to the party atmosphere of the reception, the wedding music sets the tone for the event. Traditional Wedding Music: At most weddings we can expect to hear... Choices In Wedding Reception Music  By : Kirsten Hawkins An important decision you’ll make during the course of creating your perfect wedding is that of wedding reception music. After all, what’s a wedding reception without music? Do you hire a band, hire a DJ, or just throw on some tunes for everyone to dance to? The choice is all up to you from what type of music you want at your reception to how it’s delivered. One possibility that a number of people opt for is to hire a band to provide their wedding reception music. A lot o... Choosing A Unique Wedding Band  By : Kirsten Hawkins Styles and choices in wedding bands have changed drastically over the past few years. Because everyone seems to be looking for something that is unique and different, jewelers are offering more choices than ever before. This leads to a small dilemma, however. With so many different styles now being offered, how do you know whether the band you choose is truly unique? People don’t want something that is just a non-traditional style anymore. People want something that no one el... Choosing Stunning Wedding Graphics  By : Kirsten Hawkins Our modern technological age has changed the ways in which we do numerous things in our lives. One thing that has changed drastically in the new millennium is how we present and preserve our weddings and the photographs, videos, and other memories from those events. Even just five years ago it was almost completely unheard of for people to create interactive and graphical web sites announcing their weddings, stating where they’re registered, and then uploading the photographs... Choosing Your Flower Girl’s Dress  By : Kirsten Hawkins If you have decided on a flower girl for your wedding, it is time to choose her dress, which can actually be a fun time for her and you. After all, next to the bride, the flower girl will be getting a lot of the ‘ooh’s’ and ‘ahh’s’. When choosing a flower girl’s dress, begin by checking out boutiques that specialize in children’s wedding wear. A regular wedding shop may be able to help, however usually these shops will only adjust adult measurements to fit a small child, ... Choosing Your Wedding Dress  By : Kirsten Hawkins He’s proposed and it is time to make a decision on the most important detail of every little girl’s dream: the wedding dress. Should it be sleeveless, short, long, lacey, sequined or plain? So many questions to ask yourself, although you are sure of one thing, it needs to be perfect. As soon as the planning begins for the big day, choosing your wedding dress becomes somewhat of an urgency for most brides, who do not want to wait until the last minute. While dealing with w... Come To Vegas For An Elvis Wedding!  By : Kirsten Hawkins Las Vegas is known for a great many things, not the least of which are Elvis Presley and weddings. Elvis is literally everywhere in Vegas. There’s a museum full of Elvis memorabilia and most of the hotels have some kind of Elvis presence. Weddings are as much a part of Vegas as Elvis is. About 100,000 wedding ceremonies are performed each year in Las Vegas and there are wedding chapels all over town. With so many weddings and so much Elvis it seems only natural that the deniz... Converting Your Wedding Videos To DVD  By : Kirsten Hawkins Technology marches ever onward and, as it does, it carries us right along with it. In the early 1980’s, as VCR’s dropped in price and appeared in more and more homes, there was a sudden mass appeal for people to have their old Super 8 home movies converted to video cassette. Video tapes last far longer than film and it just made sense to convert those old reels into a more watchable and compact format. People brought their movies of their baby’s first steps, birthday parties,... Destination Weddings  By : Kirsten Hawkins No matter where you and your future groom are wed, your wedding will have the same meaning and give you the same new start to a beautiful beginning together, however destination weddings can add a little extra touch to the wedding of your dreams. When planning a destination wedding talk about different places where you would like to be united. An advantage to having a destination wedding is being able to have your ceremony and honeymoon in the same location. One way to ge... Destination Weddings: No Longer Reserved For The Wealthy  By : Kirsten Hawkins For a long time the destination wedding, a wedding combined with a vacation for the couple, wedding party, and guests, was an exotic treat attainable only by the extremely wealthy. This is no longer the case as destination weddings have, in recent years, become an attainable and attractive alternative for more and more couples seeking to put an enjoyable romantic spin on their nuptial occasion. Destination wedding planners like to advertise that the destination wedding can co... Handcrafted Wedding Rings Make Excellent Choices  By : Kirsten Hawkins Couples searching for wedding rings have many more options today than have been available in the past. Wedding rings in multiple styles and designs are now available and the choices become more diverse practically every day. One option that has been available for a long time but has been traditionally out of reach to many couples due to prohibitive costs is that of custom-ordering handcrafted wedding rings. Custom-ordered handcrafted wedding rings used to be available onl... How To Be A Good Wedding DJ  By : Kirsten Hawkins If you love music and have a decent collection, a good way to make extra money may be to become a DJ for live events. To get up and rolling may take a small investment as a DJ must have top of the line stereo equipment and a music collection that reflects a wide variety of musical tastes, but the financial rewards can be well worth the initial expenditure. DJs are hired for any of a variety of events from school dances to weddings and Bar-Mitzvahs, and the manner in which you... Japanese Wedding Theme  By : Kirsten Hawkins Japanese weddings, although very expensive are very elegant and serene. If you are choosing a Japanese theme for your wedding, think about ways to achieve the authentic look at a fraction of the price. For a Japanese wedding theme begin with the bride’s attire. Traditionally, a bride in Japan wears a white silk kimono, which can cost up to twenty five thousand dollars to purchase. With a good seamstress, a kimono can be made from white silk. A groom wears a haori on the t... A Wedding You Won't Forget!  By : Paul Merryman Ah, the wedding. It is one of the most joyous, and torturous, events you will ever face. It absolutely amazes me what we humans put ourselves through just to create that perfect celebration of “love”. The planning of a typical wedding is very difficult. I should know because I am planning my own right now! There is so much that needs to be done and there never seems to be enough time. I have talked with literally hundreds of people who have gone through the planning of a ... Planning For Your Second Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins You are planning your second wedding and are not sure about etiquette and what is or is not acceptable, right? The truth is that the second time around can be just as memorable and special as the first. Here are some different tips to help you make your second wedding a day to remember. When planning for your second wedding use heartfelt, common sense before announcing your new engagement. Some couples who have previously been married may have children and previous family... Literary Readings Make Weddings Special  By : Kirsten Hawkins There are so many options available today to help make weddings special that the happy couple planning their marriage ceremony may have to make some difficult choices as far as just what features to include. One semi-traditional aspect of the wedding ceremony that can help lend a spark of romance to the event is the literary wedding reading. Recitation of romantic poetry, heartfelt prose, or Shakespearean verse during the wedding ceremony can add a refined touch to an already... Making A Wedding Speech  By : Kirsten Hawkins Sooner or later, at some point in your life, you may be called upon to speak at someone’s wedding. Perhaps you’ll be the proud father of the bride or someone’s best man. Whatever the case may be, it can be a good idea to know how to make the appropriate wedding speech. Some people may think these points are obvious, but they’re not the ones that are giving the speech. If you’re not much for public speaking, you may find these tips helpful if you ever have to speak at someone’... Making The Most Of Your Wedding: The Wedding Vows  By : Kirsten Hawkins There is no doubt that planning a wedding can be one of the most daunting tasks a person can undergo. Since the majority of the work traditionally falls upon the bride and her family (let’s face it, the guys, largely, just don’t care if the flowers are yellow and pink, canary and magenta, or goldenrod and cherry) it is always a good idea to have the assistance of a professional wedding planner or at least a trusted friend or relative to help keep all of the details in order. ... Matrimony In The Digital Age: Wedding Web Sites  By : Kirsten Hawkins There’s a new method of keeping your wedding memories alive that is gaining popularity among the young couples of today: the wedding web site. Wedding web sites are an online collection of images and stories detailing every facet of a wedding. Everything from choosing bridesmaids’ dresses to ordering the cake and hiring the band is recorded and included on the wedding web site. Many couples keep their wedding web sites up and running after the wedding to serve as a sort of in... Maui Weddings Are Something To Behold  By : Kirsten Hawkins Sun, sand and surf on a tropical island paradise is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The Hawaiian Islands have it all and the island of Maui has it in spades. Maui is the perfect place for a vacation, the perfect place for a honeymoon, and the perfect place for a wedding. What could be more romantic, exotic, and exciting than a beautiful Maui wedding? In fact, with the costs of destination weddings dropping steadily, many couples are choos... Plan A Western Themed Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins Whoever said that planning a wedding had to be serious and stressful? With a western themed wedding, you can experience a whole new idea together while making it as unique as you want it to be. For a western themed wedding, location is everything. Think about having your wedding in an “old west town”, which are located throughout the Midwest and usually offer wedding packages at a cost. You can also find an open prairie and use tents and backdrops that you have designed y... Planning A Beach Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins A sandy beach, the sound of waves, the smell of fresh air and a gentle breeze blowing through your hair. Although romantic and memorable, there are details to pay attention to if you are planning a beach wedding. Before choosing a specific location for your beach wedding, check weather climates for the date you want to get married on. It would be more than a memorable wedding if you reserved your wedding date for hurricane season! When you decide on your beach wedding... Roaring Twenties Wedding Theme  By : Kirsten Hawkins Whether it’s the Great Gatsby or the look of gangsters, a roaring twenties wedding theme can add a fun and unusual spin to any wedding. If you are interested in being united in the look of the twenties, here are some different ideas to get you started. The 1920’s had a style all its own and with a twenties wedding theme, planning will be enjoyable and memorable. Start by transforming your wedding party into an era of “speakeasy” with costumes resembling Eliot Ness, Al Cap... Saving On Wedding Dresses  By : Terry Langford Saving on wedding dresses is something that every bride wants to learn how to do. If you are planning to get married anytime soon then you need to get up on all of the best ways to save money on wedding dresses. And it is good to note that there are plenty ways to save on wedding dresses and most of them are easy to find online. One of the simplest ways for you to save on wedding dresses is to get one from a family member. If your grandmother or your mother or even your s... Take Advantage Of A Free Wedding Planner  By : Kirsten Hawkins Planning and organizing a wedding can be an incredibly stressful, albeit rewarding, job to do. When you’re involved in such a massive undertaking, it is advisable to obtain help and assistance from wherever it is offered. One place that such assistance is offered is one you may not have considered in the past as a source of assistance with wedding planning: online. The Internet actually can serve as a tremendous resource for all things related to planning a wedding and severa... Special Considerations For A Garden Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins Every bride and groom who decides to have their wedding outside of a church usually already have a good idea of where they want their ceremony preformed. Many couples have planned their wedding in a park or beautiful garden area. If you are trying to decide where you want to make your memories, here are a few considerations to think about if a garden wedding is on your list. Many things should be thought about before planning your garden wedding; however the biggest facto... The Advantages Of Professional Wedding Photography  By : Kirsten Hawkins An important aspect of planning the events and preparations for your wedding lies in the selection of a photographer. Some people are intimidated by the concept of arranging for professional wedding photography because they fear the cost will be too exorbitant. Professional wedding photography is certainly not cheap, but it is one of those things in life where the old adage “you get what you pay for” is certainly true. You can use an amateur for your wedding photos if you so ... The Good Times Are Guaranteed By The Wedding Singer  By : Kirsten Hawkins There are three things that all wedding receptions must include to turn out as memorable and successful events. The three “G’s” of good food, good times, and good entertainment will make your wedding reception into an event enjoyed by all who attend. Generally taking care of the first and third of these concepts will guarantee the second. Good food is generally attained by hiring a competent caterer and not serving okra. Good entertainment brings with it a number of options a... Wedding Favors Everyone Will Love  By : George Meszaros It is common practice that the bride and groom will offer a small token of appreciation to their wedding reception guests, commonly known as wedding favors. There are many different kind of wedding favors. Wedding favors vary in material and purpose. The savviest brides often seamlessly integrate the wedding favors into their wedding theme. For example, a beach wedding may have beach wedding favors, such as flip-flop candles as wedding favors. A common characteristic of we... Bridal Shower Planning Tips  By : George Meszaros Historically, brides have been showered with love and gifts on their bridal shower party. Although the maid of honor normally organizes the bridal shower, showers can be organized by anyone close to the bride. To be more politically correct, couples may decide to opt for a couple shower. It is the same concept as a bridal shower, but it is not exclusive to female friends and family. A couple shower enables friends and family to celebrate both bride and groom. Whether it's a b... Priceless Little Wedding Planning Details  By : George Meszaros Your wedding should be the happiest day of your life, not a frightening remembrance of the past. The difference between a successful wedding and a disaster greatly depends on planning. Successful planning the various details of your special day is crucial. You should worry about not only the large details such as the wedding gown but about the smaller ones such as your wedding favors. Once you determined what method you'd like to use to announce your engagement or wedding,... Wedding Favor How To's...  By : George Meszaros Wedding favors are a way of spreading joy and showing your guests your appreciation for sharing your special day with you and your new husband. Favors are not a requirement, but they are a fun way to share your wedding day memories. There are many ways of distributing wedding favors. Guests usually find favors waiting for them at each place setting when they arrive to the reception. This is probably the most traditional way of giving your favors. Today, brides have so many... The Beauty Of Wedding Favors  By : George Meszaros Wedding favors have been around since ancient times. This deep-rooted tradition appears to have originated as a means for the wedding couple to express their gratitude to wedding guests for being part of their wedding day. The idea of wedding reception favors has evolved to today’s way of brides and grooms letting their guests take home part of the magic of their special day. In different shapes, colors & sizes, wedding favors have become the means by which couples say "Th... Ask The Right Questions Before You Book Your Wedding Reception  By : Think saying "I do" is going to be the most emotional moment in your wedding? Probably so, but putting down a deposit on your wedding venue could be a close runner-up. Reception costs consume almost half the budget for the wedding, which these days means you can expect to lay out almost $13,000, including food. And the venue you select can not only limit your choice of caterers or bakers, it's sure to affect how much you spend to "cover up" its weak spots or accent its hi... Wedding - Celebrating That Special Occasion  By : Sintilia Miecevole A wedding is perhaps the most wonderful and memorable event in a person's life. It is a time to exchange vows and promise each other that you will be there for each other in good and bad times until the end of time. And it is not easy to arrive at that decision of committing to that special someone in this way. The reality is that marriages take a lot of work and perseverance to make them last. So, a lot of thought is required before deciding to take the plunge. For most peop... Classic White Color For Bridal Gown  By : Ray Fran Ever since Queen Victoria wed in 1840, however, white has remained the traditional color for wedding gowns and bouquets. A woman then used her dress for Court Presentation after marriage, usually with a different bodice. It has been accepted taditional color of the wedding dress, but wedding gowns were not always white. The marriage of Queen Victoria to her cousin Albert of Saxe- Coburg in 1840 has had more influence on weddings than any other. Queen Victoria put the wheels i... Six Steps To Planning A Hawaii Beach Wedding From Afar  By : There's much to do when you're planning a wedding in Hawaii. But as with any destination wedding, a special wrinkle is that you'll need to take care of many details from far away. And perhaps you've never been to Hawaii before. All this can pile some frustration onto your planning, but in the end, there are few places in the world that can compare to the Garden Isle of Kauai, Magic Island off Waikiki, or Oahu's Paradise Cove, just to name a few of Hawaii's many jewels. Her... Popular Wedding Hair Styles  By : Marcus Grant A great hairstyle is the crowning glory to your personality. A wedding hairstyle holds much importance to enhance the overall beauty of the pretty bride. The hairstyle can make a bride look smart and mesmerizing. No wonder, you will be too busy in picking your wedding dress and accessories. But the wedding hair style is as important as your wedding dress. You have a number of hair saloons where you can get special popular wedding hairstyle. These styles have been adorned by s... Budgeting for Your Special Wedding Day  By : sundial Budgeting for that special wedding day is important as you could run up bills amounting to many thousands of pounds. Decide what you budget is at the outset, stick to it and don’t be swayed and end up spending more than you can afford. Enjoy The Love On The Best Honeymoon Beaches  By : Victor A. After the long wedding with family and friends, a honeymoon is a time for you two alone, away from everything else and just focus on the special moments. Thus, planning a honeymoon is very important and can make a big difference on how you enjoy your time together. Honeymoons should offer excitement, adventure and romance for newlyweds looking forward to a private time to celebrate their marriage. Honeymoon beaches getaways offer warm and scenic coastlines, sunny beaches ... Are You Wondering About Bridesmaid Gifts?  By : Roy Thomsitt Any wedding day will be full of memories, especially for the bride and groom. They, of course, are the key players, whether it is a formal or informal wedding. With a formal wedding, the months of planning may build up a high level of anticipation in not just the bride and groom, but also others who will also play key roles on the big day. To bridesmaids in particular, the lead up to the wedding day may be an exciting time. The bride and groom will undoubtedly want to commemo... Tips On Choosing Your Wedding Invitations  By : Amy K. Spade This is your big day and you want everything to be absolutely perfect, so the invitation is the best way to send the right impression to your guests. You want to show the theme of your wedding as well as give important details, so there’s a lot to consider. Setting the tone If you’re a fun loving person, then there’s no need to pick a stodgy old wedding invitation. And why would you? You want to show your guests the real you (and that includes both soon-to-be spouses) a... Wedding Planning on the Web  By : Joel Walsh, freelance writer Tips for getting the most out of the web when planning a wedding. Replace Your Wedding DJ With An iPod  By : Tim and Tammy Smith Whether its true or not, most everyone agrees that wedding DJs are expensive. A popular tip circulating the net is to replace your wedding DJ with an iPod and DJ your reception yourself. While this may sound like a great idea, there are some things to consider. Just as with any do-it-yourself project, you must be aware of all facets before you start. Chic Wedding Flowers And Decorations  By : Amy K. Spade Creating a romantic and comfortable setting for your guests is as important as your vows. Most of your guests are people that you love and admire, so you want to show gratitude for their presence with a lovely time. Flowers that can go anywhere In the first stages of planning a wedding, you may be concerned about where you need flowers. And this is a good question to ask. So let’s start with the itinerary for most wedding days and you can determine what applies to yo... Wedding Favors Ideas You Want To Know  By : Amy K. Spade Sending guests home with a little something to remember the night by is a classy touch to any wedding. And they don’t have to be extravagant gifts to make a nice impression. Do you buy or do you make? When it comes to the list of things to do for a wedding, you may already be feeling overwhelmed. So why make another chore for yourself with homemade wedding favors? Favors can be easily bought from local craft stores—all you have to do is make them personalized, or don’... Wedding Speeches 101  By : Amy K. Spade If you’re planning a wedding or planning on being in one, then the question of wedding speeches is bound to come up. Who gives the speeches Well, this is really up to the couple that’s getting married, but there seems to be a normal list of people that are expected to say something. The wedding party usually has the most members talking about the bride or the groom. The Best Man and Matron or Maid of Honor are the ones that will be giving short speeches before dinner... Gifts For Your Wedding Guests  By : George Meszaros Coming up with distinctive wedding favor ideas is easier than you think. Historically, wedding favors were items with little or no value for wedding guests. Today, more than ever there is a great variety of interesting wedding favors your guest will cherish. Wedding favors are a mainstay of the modern wedding celebration. Personalized wedding favors are among the most popular guest gifts because, they more intimate. Brides want to make their guest feel special and a pe... Wedding Ceremony  By : George Meszaros One of the most important steps in your wedding planning strategy is choosing a ceremony and reception venue. To a certain degree who you are defines the location of your wedding reception and the location of your wedding ceremony. The place should be an environment you find appealing and comfortable. Remember, this is your day and the most important thing is for you and your groom to have an unbelievable experience. You should not worry about tradition, or what your frien... Wedding Insurance  By : George Meszaros Most people carry some form of insurance such as auto, medical, life, etc. Since the average cost of the more than 2 million weddings in the U.S. is over $20,000, wedding insurance can cover billions of dollars caused by damages. With so much money spent on weddings knowledgeable couples incorporate wedding insurance into their overall wedding planning strategy. Wedding insurance offers protection against something going wrong, the wedding being cancelled or postponed. Wed... Hiring A Wedding Planner  By : George Meszaros Planning a successful wedding requires careful planning and execution. A wedding planner can help the busy bride with essential details of the wedding planning process. A wedding, like any other project, requires careful planning where budgetary constraints have to be followed and deadlines must be met. If you close your eyes and think of the many aspects and components of your wedding, you must see the opportunities for disasters are endless. You may not think of it that ... Tips For A Relaxing Wedding Day  By : Amy K. Spade Although a lot of wedding magazines and planning books will tell you that the bride needs to relax a lot on the wedding day, let’s not forget about the groom either. Ways to relax when you don’t think that you can The unfortunate part of getting married is that you will be pulled in many different directions on and leading up to the day. Not only will the planning seem to take up your free time, but family member may feel that they need to put in their two cents as well... Diamond Engagement Rings: Making Your Selection  By : Amy Lee Johnson Learn all about choosing diamond engagement rings. The Organization Of Your Wedding Ceremony  By : George Meszaros Typically, wedding ceremonies are structured events and are commonly broken down into several components. Remember, that this is your wedding and you have options on what happens during your wedding. Don’t be intimidated by your friends, family, or even your wedding officiant. Unless you are asking for something outrageous, you should be able to have the ceremony conducted to your desires. Music is almost always part of the beginning of all wedding ceremonies, but music can b... Guide To Choosing Gold and Platinum Wedding Rings  By : Amy Lee Johnson Check out this guide to choosing gold and platinum wedding rings. We cover topics such as style, matching jewelry, quality, price and even alergic reactions to be aware of. Choosing Your Wedding Vows  By : George Meszaros Just like anything else in your wedding, your vows can reflect on who you are. You may choose a traditional, a religious, a customized, an interfaith, a multilingual, the possibilities are endless. A “wedding vow” is a set of promises you and your groom make to each other during the wedding ceremony. In Western culture, the wedding vows customarily included the notions of unselfishness such as –love-, faithfulness -forsaking others-, unconditionality -in sickness and in healt... Personalize Your Wedding Vows  By : George Meszaros You can personalize your wedding ceremony with your own wedding vows. The freedom of creating your own vows comes at a price; you have to work at it. Although writing your own personalized wedding vows can be a difficult and rewarding, there are many things you can do to make the process easier. First of all, you should make sure that you and your groom are in agreement on having personalized vows. Then, you have to discuss it with your wedding officiant. Most officiants s... Men’s Moissanite Wedding Rings: A New Choice for the Modern Groom  By : Amy Lee Johnson Learn why Moissanite is becoming an increasingly popular choice for men's wedding rings! Ceremony Accessories  By : George Meszaros Decorations to your ceremony site can provide a personal feeling to you and your guests. The location of your ceremony is going to determine how much or how little decoration is allowed for. During the planning process, you should familiarize yourself with the location to learn what can and can’t be done. Some venues may be more liberal than others when it comes to decorations. The manager of the property should be able to advise you of any restrictions. You should insist to ... Personalized Wedding Gifts for the Newlywed Couple  By : Amy Lee Johnson Choosing a gift for a newlywed couple can be so hard. Why not set yourself apart by giving them a personalized wedding gift? Read this article for some great ideas! Wedding Reception  By : George Meszaros There are an infinite number of possibilities for your wedding reception site. Where you get married should represent your style; it should fit into the image you had envisioned yourself since the first day you started planning your wedding. As you look for your wedding reception venue, be sure it is fitting theme for your wedding. Does it fit the theme of your wedding? No one is expecting your to create a Broadway show production, but be sure the location accommodates the ov... Tips For Setting Your Reception Schedule  By : George Meszaros Wedding receptions normally last between three to five hours. A careful planner should make a timetable. It is going to help everyone involved with your wedding including your guests, your caterer, the band, and the photographer. Keeping with the planned schedule can enhance your and your guests’ overall experience. Regardless of the style or the duration of your reception, planning can benefit everyone. It is imperative that you plan ahead and establish a sequence of even... Wedding Reception Site Rental Check List  By : George Meszaros When you book your reception site, be sure that you understand what is and is not included in the rental fee. Each facility is different, so you have to clarify with the manager of the property what can be provided by the venue, and what you must provide. As always, make sure that everything you have agreed upon is put in writing. Depending on the venue you may need to supply some, if not all the items listed below: Chairs – For a seated dinner or seated buffet you need... The Bridal Bouquet  By : George Meszaros Bridal bouquets are an inseparable part of wedding ceremonies. The history of bridal bouquet dates back to ancient times. Historically, bouquets symbolized fertility and prosperity. One cannot envision a bridal ceremony without a bouquet. Bridal Bouquets have evolved through the ages. In the eighteenth century, the practice of carrying a bouquet of flowers or herbs became a popular tradition that symbolized delicateness, purity, and new life. Today, bridal bouquets are tos... There’s More to Wedding Invitations Than You Might Think  By : Sara Haese Everybody talks about wedding invitations, but what about all the other terms and items that are associated with them. Should You Send Save the Date Cards to Your Guests?  By : Sara Haese Wedding invitations play an important role in planning your wedding, and in today’s society, Save the Dates are becoming increasingly popular because of your guests’ busy schedules. You want to do everything you can to make sure family and friends will be able to share in the joy of your wedding day. Unique Wedding Gifts for Parents of the Bride and Groom  By : Amy Lee Johnson Mom and Dad paid for your big day. Want to thank them but don't know how? Read this article for some great gift ideas. Engagement Parties  By : George Meszaros Engagement parties are a great way to announce your engagement to the world. In addition, they're an excellent opportunity for your families and friends to get to know each other. Engagement parties are usually scheduled within a couple of months of the engagement. There are no hard-set rules about when an engagement party must occur. There are a wide variety of gifts for an engagement party. The party should provide an opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the e... Bridal Shower Countdown  By : George Meszaros The most important first lesson about having the best possible bridal shower is careful party planning. If your bridal shower is carefully planned, it will be not only more organized but a world of fun. Paying attention to details is what makes a great bridal shower. If you treat your bridal shower just like any other project, you have a good chance of making it a success. Proper planning is the most important first step to take toward a great bridal shower. The following ... Presidential Wedding Greeting  By : George Meszaros Receiving a Presidential Wedding Greeting is easier to obtain than you think. The White House Greetings Office will honor citizens with a special Presidential Wedding Greeting. All greeting requests must be submitted in writing. Brides and grooms can either mail or fax their request to the White House Greetings Office. Faxed requests should include the same information as a mailed request as well as the name and phone number of the sender. If you decided to mail your re... Wedding Countdown  By : George Meszaros Planning a successful wedding requires careful planning. We have created timeline for some of the most important elements of your wedding planning process. 1 year before your wedding day (or anytime after your engagement) · Announce your engagement · Determine the wedding date · The bride and groom should introduce the parents, if they haven't already met · Set your budget · Hire the wedding planner · Research possible reception sites · Make a rough draft of the g... Wonderful Wedding Gift Ideas Most People Don’t Think Of  By : Mark Anthony Ever got stuck trying to come up with the “ultimate” wedding gift? Well, you are not alone. Each day thousands of people rack their brains trying to come up with unique wedding gift ideas, only to throw their hands up in frustration and buy any of the common wedding gifts being sold out there. Below are some wonderful wedding gift ideas most people don’t think of that you can use: 1. Gold-Plated Picture Frames - the perfect way to display favorite photos of their specia... Tips On Choosing Your Wedding Reception Music  By : George Meszaros Because there is such musical variety available to brides and grooms, selecting your reception music might be difficult. Before you do anything, you should answer the following questions: What kind of music do you enjoy the most when you celebrate? What kind of music would your guest enjoy the most? If there is a conflict between what the bride and groom and their wedding reception guests enjoy, a compromise might be necessary. Do you prefer live music, or a DJ? ... Dos And Don’ts Of Shopping For Your Wedding Dress  By : George Meszaros DO Shop early! Avoid the “Two Weeks ‘til Wedding Day Attack.” Get your wedding dress early. DO Research before your buy. The quickest and easiest way to research is by searching online. There are many Web sites dedicated do wedding dresses where you can get a ton of useful information about styles, designs, trends, etc. DO Go to a wedding dress specialist. You should visit several wedding boutiques, and learn from the pros. Of course, keep in mind they are selling, so y... Planning Your Wedding Date  By : George Meszaros Setting your wedding date is an important and possibly difficult task. Your wedding date will depend on a variety of factors. Wedding Planning Time One of the first and most important questions you might ask yourself is: How much time do I need to plan my wedding? Are you the most organized person you know? Do you have any experience planning events? Are you going to hire a wedding planner? On average, the time between engagement and the wedding day is 12-18 months. ... Wedding Consultants “To Hire Or Not”  By : George Meszaros Wedding consultants or wedding planners are professionals specializing in wedding planning. Your wedding planner can be an organizer, an event planner, a vendor specialist, a project manager, a shrink, or a friend. A wedding planner can work with you to plan your wedding day part-time or full-time. How much time a wedding consultant spends on your wedding is only limited by your budget. A good rule of thumb is not to spend more than 7 to 10 percent of your total wedding budge... Give Something Different With a Unique Wedding Shower Gift  By : Amy Lee Johnson This article will give you some unique examples for giving wedding shower gifts that will leave a lasting impression on the bride-to-be. Wedding Reception Seating Tips  By : George Meszaros Seating during your wedding reception is more important than it seems. You want your guests to feel comfortable, and, for that, seating is critical. You can shape how much fun everyone has, since you can choose the best seating positions for your guests. Divorced parents, and people you know who hate each other are best kept apart from each other. To begin your wedding reception seating plan, you will first need to know how many tables you will set up at your wedding recep... Shopping For Your Bridal Gown  By : George Meszaros Shopping for your bridal gown is one of the most important essentials of your wedding preparation. It should be a lot of fun, and it’s going to be if you do your homework. Although it might be difficult to resist at first, you should never shop for a bridal gown based on instinct. You should research before you walk in to the first bridal gown salon. Chances are this is going to be the first time you shop for a bridal gown, so you need to prepare. It is essential that y... Cost Cutting Ideas For Your Wedding  By : George Meszaros Don’t leave your shopping to the last minute. The more time you have to shop around, the more you can negotiate. It’s difficult to find bargains under pressure, so leave plenty of time to work with wedding vendors. Never hire the first vendor you meet. You should always make your decision based on several vendors. Avoid a Saturday wedding. Saturday is the busiest wedding day of the week, and the most expensive. If you can try to have a Sunday or Friday wedding. When you... The Ten Laws Of Selecting The Right Wedding Vendor  By : George Meszaros First Law Search for your wedding vendors through your friends, family members, and coworkers. Word-of-mouth is an old a proven way to find reliable businesses. Even if you can’t afford a wedding consultant to plan your entire wedding, it might be a good idea to consult one to find reputable wedding vendors in your area. The money you spend on an initial consultation with a wedding planner may pay for itself once you realize the cost savings. Second Law Never hire the fi... Settling On The Size Of Your Wedding  By : George Meszaros How many people and who exactly to invite to your wedding day is one of the biggest challenges you will face during the planning process. Making the guest list is difficult. You may find yourself making compromises due to parental, budgetary, reception site size, location and several other forces. First you need to decide if your wedding is going to be an once-in-a-lifetime huge party or smaller more intimate event. Your budget will most certainly limit the number of guest... Should You Invite Kids To Your Wedding?  By : George Meszaros Children can be the heart and soul of your wedding, but they can also be disruptive and chaotic. You are going to have to decide if your wedding day is going to be an adult only. With Kids: Children are the lifeblood of family life, and family is what a lot of weddings are about. Their presence may be the only way you and your family feel comfortable. You may not want to force your guests with children to leave home without them. Some people may refuse to attend without... What To Include In The Wedding Reception Contract  By : George Meszaros Never assume you have the wedding reception venue retained unless you have a written contract. At the very least, you must make sure the following things are part of your contract. Everything that you agree on verbally should become part of the contract between you and your wedding reception venue. The exact date of your wedding day. The exact time of you event should also be included. Total cost and itemized rundown of what is included. Be sure to have accessories s... Setting Your Wedding Budget  By : George Meszaros The first and most important task a bride and groom must do is to set their wedding budget. Weddings can be expensive, and the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is over $20,000 not including the honeymoon. While $20,000 sounds like a lot of money, keep in mind that it is an average and a lot of weddings cost much-much more than that. Before we go any further, you must realize that no wedding budget is ever too big. It is your wedding budget not your imagination that se... Buying The Engagement Ring  By : George Meszaros The most widespread of engagement traditions is the groom presenting his bride to be with a ring. Most frequently, the engagement ring is a diamond ring. Even though diamonds are the most desired by brides to be, diamonds are not the only precious stones used in engagement rings. If your choice of engagement ring is a diamond ring, be prepared to spend. The diamond jewelry retail market is a $30 billion market. Over $5 billion is spent on engagement ring in the U.S. market... Questions About The Perfect Wedding Reception Site  By : George Meszaros Is it available? You don’t have a lot of time to reserve your reception site. The most popular sites go quickly. You should choose your location about one year prior to your event. It should be one of the first things you take care of on your wedding planning list. Does it feel right? It might seem silly, but first impressions are also important in deciding on your wedding reception site. If you walk into a venue and you have an uncomfortable feeling, or you are sim... Scheduling Your Wedding Date  By : George Meszaros One of the most important first tasks you have planning your wedding is setting the date. Setting the best possible date sounds easier than it is. Before you make your decision, there are many events and other important dates to consider. Your day will have a lot to do with cost, availability, who can attend, etc. On average, there is 12-18 months between the engagement and the wedding day. Since there are so many components to plan for one year may not be enough time for ... Romantic Proposal Ideas for Mr. Nervous  By : Michele Neisler Are you looking for a romantic way to propose to your beloved, but you just don't have any good ideas of your own? Fear not, Mr. Nervous, because this article is full of romantic proposal ideas that are sure to make her happy. Ideas range from the simplistic to extremely dramatic, but they are all great ways to pop the big question. Wedding Bands: The Perfect Fit  By : Amy Lee Johnson Wedding rings symbolize your whole marriage. No one wants to get stuck with a bad wedding ring. Read this article for some useful information. Paying For Your Wedding  By : George Meszaros Many couples are opting to pay for their weddings themselves. Some couples decide to pay for their own weddings because they have not other choice, some do so as a matter of choice. The best reason to pay for your own wedding is because you do not want to compromise on how, when and where you get married and you are ready to pay for it all on your own. The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is over $20,000, so financing your wedding requires a serious financial commitme... Victorian Weddings  By : George Meszaros The ceremony of marriage is normally governed by the religious formularies of the church to which the bride may belong, which chooses the clergyman for its performance. The bride has usually two bridesmaids, and the groom the same number of groomsmen. This number is not set in stone, and it may be increased. The proper Victorian marriage is customarily performed at 12 o'clock in the day, at the church, which is first entered by the bride resting on the arm of her father, u... Destination Wedding Advice  By : George Meszaros We are more mobile than ever, so let’s take advantage of it by choosing to get married in your dream location. If you love the ocean, but you live in a land locked part of the country, a destination wedding may the perfect choice for you. The destination could also serve as the location for your honeymoon and a vacation spot for your guests. When we think of destination weddings we may think of white sandy beaches, but you may choose to have your wedding at a national park... Ethnic Wedding Traditions  By : George Meszaros Members of the Navajo nation have been using corn to symbolize the marriage union. A pudding of white and yellow corn is presented at the wedding reception. The bride enters the reception with the basket of corn pudding and sits next to the groom. The corn ceremony includes the cleansing of the bride and groom's hands by each other, and the sharing of the corn pudding. Then the bride and groom feeds the corn pudding to each other. Mexico is a Roman Catholic country; theref... Asian Wedding Traditions  By : George Meszaros Incorporating ethnic traditions into your wedding can create a more intimate environment for you and your family. While we most associate the color white with wedding in this country, the color red is the color of weddings in China. Red is the color of luck and joy, and it makes perfect sense that it is such an important color for weddings. You can incorporate the red color in a variety of ways such as the tablecloth, candles, napkins, and other decorations. You may change... [1] [2] [3] [4]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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