Most people know when their friends are getting married and await the arrival of the invitation in the mail. With anticipation, the invitation appears and you know for sure you are among the privileged guests of this all important event of the year. Not only does the guest have to think about what to wear but also what else to do. How should the response card be filled out properly? When should the reply be sent in? Should a gift be given? What is the appropriate clothing to wear? A million questions probably will go through your guests’ minds. [read this article]
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As a couple, you may enjoy the company of children. Many of your friends may have kids and you want to include them in your wedding. On the other hand, others have decided to invite adults only to their reception. A few reasons to have an adult only reception could be to cut down on expenses. For instance, children may tend to take more food then they thought they could eat which would waste it or they may run around the reception hall unattended causing havoc. You may want a certain atmosphere at your reception of sophistication and relaxation. [read this article]
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Of course, you have now decided if you want a morning, afternoon or evening wedding. This will have an impact on your decision for style and color of tuxedos. Traditionally, there are the same amount in the bridal party as there are groomsmen. This includes the maid of honor and best man. Of course, there are always exceptions and then adjustments can to be made accordingly. Once you have decided on the amount of each, it’s now time to decide if the tuxedos need to match the bridesmaids’ dresses. They should compliment each other but need not match completely in color. It’s often not possible to match exactly the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses and the color of the vest or tie of the groomsmen. [read this article]
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Traditionally, before the maid of honor, a flower girl walks down the isle carrying rose petals. As she saunters down the isle, she gently tosses the rose petals as a symbolic gesture. The flower girl is the one of the most adorable parts of the ceremony. Everyone gasps at the precious girl in her mini gown as she welcomes everyone with her smile and presence. [read this article]
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Months, weeks and days before the wedding is a stressful time for the mother of the bride as well. If you are a bride, you’ll do well to remember this as you will be spending much time with your mother during this pre-wedding period. Having a daughter engaged is a special time for parents. Mothers especially await the time to see their children find a true love. Although the stress level and emotions may run high, mothers are always by their daughter’s side at all times especially at this most important one. [read this article]
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You may just think you want to choose an appropriate song while you walk down the isle. It’s really not that easy. There are several songs that should be chosen for different segments of the ceremony. Among these choices are songs for the prelude, postlude, processionals and recessionals. First, you have to know what each is and find the perfect song choice. An amalgam of songs can be found online, you may have some traditional songs you want to use or family and friends may have some great ideas for you. Write down all your ideas on a piece of paper as you have to discuss the song choice with a few people. Once you have gone over the list with your fiancé, you need to discuss the songs with your officiant as there may be certain song restrictions. [read this article]
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