Veils are a traditional part of wedding ceremonies in many cultures. European brides first started wearing veils during the time of the Crusades. Women in Middle Eastern cultures have worn veils for thousands of years. Many modern brides, however, choose to skip the veil, but still want something elegant, decorative and manageable in their hair. [...] Read more »
Bomboniere Ideas for Wedding Guests
Bomboniere are given to wedding guests to thank them for sharing the wedding day with the bride and groom. There are so many options available, that the bride and groom will have a lot to choose from. These are just a few of the bomboniere ideas that are going to be appreciated by all wedding [...] Read more »
Having A Hen’s Night?
A traditional duty of the bride’s maid (or matron) of honour is to organise a hen’s night for the bride-to-be. Your mates may have different ideas of what constitutes fun, and they should ask you about what you would like, but if they don’t, be up-front about what you want and don’t want at your [...] Read more »
What’s So Attractive About Designer Dresses?
Every year, wedding dress designers produce mountains of dresses for the runway, but few of these gowns ever make it into the bridal shops. Nonetheless, designers make names for themselves by their creations. Should you set your sights on a designer gown? Designer gowns come in a smorgasbord of lengths, colours, fabrics, styles and textures. [...] Read more »
Advantages of Sending Save the Date Cards to Wedding Guests
There are many reasons why couples choose to send out save the date cards to their guests. There are many advantages to sending save the date cards and each will help make the wedding process a little bit smoother. Read more »
Give Guests the Favor of Disposable Wedding Cameras
The bride and groom have a lot of planning to do when it comes time to plan every aspect of their wedding. This includes major decisions as well as following through with the minor details. One of the most major decisions that the bride and groom will make is to hire a professional wedding photographer. [...] Read more »
NHL Center And US Olympian Mike Modano Weds Singer Willa Ford
Mike Modano, center for the NHL’s Dallas Stars and two-time US Men’s Hockey Olympian, wed singer-actress Willa Ford in a sunset ceremony held at the Athens, Texas ranch of a Dallas businessman. Modano and Ford invited about 75 guests, who were bused in to the ranch as a group, to witness the nuptials. Only family [...] Read more »
How to Save Money on Drinks for the Wedding
Weddings are an event where friends and family get together and have a good time! Quite often, these weddings involve liquor. Anyone that has ever ordered a drink knows that liquor can be expensive. With so many guests at a wedding, it is a good idea to try and save money on the drinks! One [...] Read more »
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Invitation
Among all of the decisions that must be made during the wedding planning process, choosing the perfect wedding invitation is one of the most important. Read more »
Honeymoons
Along with the plans for your wedding, you and your spouse-to-be should be discussing your honeymoon. Where you go, how long you stay and what you do are all up to you, but honeymoons can provide a relaxing getaway for a couple after the stress of the wedding day. If you plan to take a [...] Read more »
US Olympic Women’s Hockey Star Marries Maple Leafs Forward
US Olympic Women’s hockey star Krissy Wendell wed National Hockey League forward John Pohl on Saturday, August 11 in West Roseville, Minnesota. The afternoon wedding and reception included 200 friends and family. The couple were married in the same church that Wendell’s parents were married. The bride wore a white Mori Lee gown with a [...] Read more »
Tips On Wedding Cakes
Many brides agonise over the cake they plan to serve at their wedding receptions. Cakes are as individual as weddings themselves, so doing a little research and planning can help make your cake special. The wedding cake is a focal point of a reception. The size of the reception will determine the amount of cake [...] Read more »
Advance Notice: What Is The Right Timetable For Wedding Invitations?
Brides-to-be are often unsure of the timetable to follow when organising wedding invitations. While there is such a thing as “too-far-in-advance” many brides do not leave themselves enough time to find, print, address and deliver their invitations. Read more »
How to Stay Organised When Planning a Wedding
There are so many major decisions and minor details to attend to when planning a wedding. It can become overwhelming. It is necessary for the bride and groom to stay organised when planning their wedding. This can be done in several ways, though some are better than others. It is actually quite easy to stay [...] Read more »
Choosing the Right Wedding Caterer
Everyone remembers the food at a wedding if it is outstanding or if it horrible! Since the majority of the wedding budget is put towards the catering, it is imperative to choose a wedding caterer that is going to be memorable for the incredible food! Prior to choosing a wedding caterer, it is a good [...] Read more »
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Celebrant
The majority of time spent wedding planning is focused on the reception. It is important to remember that the whole reason for the day is for the bride and groom to recite their vows and pledge their love to one another. A lot of thought should go into planning the ceremony as well. One of [...] Read more »
Wedding Speeches Etiquette
A wedding is one of the most beautiful of ceremonies where two people commit their lives to one another. To “love honour and cherish till death us do part†are vows exchanged before the loving couple begin their lives together. Many hours, days and often months are spent in preparation for the big occasion. The [...] Read more »
Setting a Honeymoon Budget
Unless a couple or their parents are independently wealthy, it is likely that they will be working within a budget during wedding planning. Some couples choose to include the honeymoon budget within the entire wedding budget, while other couples choose to set an entirely separate honeymoon budget. Setting a honeymoon budget is easy when everything [...] Read more »
Plastic Noodle Bomboniere Boxes
There are few occasions in your life that will be forever etched in your memory. One of these memorable occasions is your wedding. In order to make it a “day to remember†for a lifetime, every detail should be carefully scrutinized to ensure that it is unforgettable, not only for you and your beloved, but [...] Read more »
Spice Girl Melanie Brown Wed Secretly In June
Melanie Brown, also known as “Scary Spice” of the Spice Girls was wed in a secret ceremony on June 6 of this year. The 32 year-old singer and her fiancé, film producer Stephen Belafonte, married in a “drive-thru” ceremony at the Special Wedding Memory Chapel in Las Vegas. The couple have known each other for [...] Read more »
Bridal Veils To See or Not To See
The custom of wearing a bridal veil was introduced to Europe by returning Crusaders. A would-be husband would barter with the father of the bride-to-be for his daughter. When a deal was struck, the bride was wrapped in a veil until after the wedding ceremony was over. Prior to that, brides wore their hair down [...] Read more »
Serving Alcohol At Your Reception
Yet another question that must be answered when planning a wedding is whether or not alcohol will be served at the reception. As with other elements of your wedding, the decision to serve alcohol is strictly yours, but serving alcohol will add expense to your bottom line, so you’ll need to budget accordingly. In a [...] Read more »
What Is Your Name
Weddings are a time for friends and family to gather and celebrate a new beginning. As part of the celebration, a reception for the newly married couple may be small and intimate, but frequently, the reception includes many guests. If you’re planning a large wedding, it’s a good bet that many of your guests won’t [...] Read more »
NBA Star Yao Ming and Ye Li Wed in Shanghai
7-foot-6 center Yao Ming of the NBA’s Houston Rockets and Ye Li, a 6-foot-2 player for the Chinese women’s national team, were wed in Shanghai on Monday, August 6. The wedding ceremony on Monday was held at the Shangri-La hotel in Shanghai and was attended by about 70 family members and close friends. Members of [...] Read more »
Giving a Wedding Toast
Wedding speeches are basically a long toast to honour the bride and groom and wish them health, happiness and success as they begin a new chapter in their lives. If you have been asked by the couple to give a speech at their reception, it is just as important to know how to make an [...] Read more »
Wedding Programmes
Many couples now opt to include wedding programmes or order of service cards in their ceremonies. A wedding programme lets guests know the order of events and identifies the members of the wedding party, the officiant, and music. The wedding programme can be professionally or informally printed. One advantage of professional printing is that the [...] Read more »
Centers Of Attention
Centerpieces for reception tables provide an opportunity for brides to be very creative. Centerpieces can be comprised of expensive, inexpensive, festive, colourful, fragrant, exotic or ordinary items that complement wedding colours or themes. Few rules apply to the centerpieces, except those imposed by the venue itself. For an elegant look, fresh, silk or dried floral [...] Read more »
Bomboniere Boxes Crafted in a Variety of Hues and Colours
Your wedding will be an occasion remembered for a lifetime. Due to the significance of this monumental event, every detail needs to be perfect. When planning your special day it is important to determine a “theme†or style for your wedding. Do you want a traditional or non-traditional wedding? If you desire a non-traditional wedding, [...] Read more »
Wedding Speeches Given by the Parents of the Groom
Customarily the father of the bride, groom and the best man, only gave wedding speeches. Today, this tradition has been cast to the wind as others have opted to step up to the microphone and give wedding speeches as well. Other wedding speeches that have been added to the agenda are speeches made by the [...] Read more »
R&B Singer Usher Raymond Weds Stylist Tameka Foster
American singer and actor Usher Raymond and his fiancée, Tameka Foster were married on Friday in Atlanta. The couple had publicly cancelled their wedding, originally scheduled for July 28 at the Long Island, NY home of L.A. Reid, head of Def Jam Records, for unspecified reasons. After the cancellation, Foster, who is pregnant with the [...] Read more »
When The Party’s Over, What Do You Do With The Dress?
One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is choosing a wedding dress, but once the party’s finished, what should you do with your dress? Brides have many options for the disposition of their gowns once the wedding is over. If you plan to preserve your gown, locate a wedding gown preservation specialist. [...] Read more »
A Guide to Non-Traditional Wedding Cars
Every couple has the image of a perfect wedding. Within this image is generally a grand entrance and exit. This is the opportunity to showcase their personal style and taste. There are limitless options when it comes to wedding cars. The bride and groom, who want to make a real statement, may want to choose [...] Read more »
Finding the Perfect Wedding Cake
Wedding cakes have been a tradition for centuries, but they have become much more elaborate. It can be difficult to find just the right cake for the reception because there are so many options available to the bride and groom. While wedding planning is stressful, choosing a cake is one of the most fun parts [...] Read more »
Should you Hire a Bridal Consultant?
Deciding whether or not to hire a bridal consultant before your wedding is one of the most essential wedding planning decisions that need to be made. The bridal consultant is going to help the bride make all major wedding planning decisions as well as handle many of the wedding planning details. Should you hire a [...] Read more »
Picture-Perfect Wedding Pictures
A wedding is never complete without pictures! Many couples choose to hire a professional photographer to capture their wedding. A formal wedding package may contain more than a hundred photographs of the ceremony and reception. Commonly, a wedding photo package will include formal portraiture of the bride and groom. Each member of the wedding couple [...] Read more »
Contemporary Stainless Steel Round Tin Bomboniere Boxes
You had been waiting for that special someone your whole life. One fateful day, “the one†sauntered into your life and a storybook romance with a “happily ever after†no longer appeared to be a fairy tale meant only for a princess in a far off land. You are now that princess and your Prince [...] Read more »
Wedding Speeches Given by the Bride
The father of the bride, the bridegroom and the best man are traditionally the ones to give wedding speeches. However, in the 21st Century this tradition is no longer so rigid. Others in the wedding party have opted to take center stage and the microphone to lend their thoughts and feelings on this specialist of [...] Read more »
What Wedding Rings Are Made Of
Traditionally, wedding rings are made of gold, but many options are available for couples who are looking for something out of the ordinary. Pure gold, designated as 24K or 24 karat, is too soft to be used for a daily wear item. A gold alloy ring makes a good choice because the metals are durable, [...] Read more »
The Definitive Guide to Wedding Cakes
Wedding cakes are a tradition that has been around for centuries. Most couples still practice this tradition. Wedding cakes are a thing of beauty, intricately designed and delicious! Choosing just the right cake is one of the most fun decisions that the bride and groom will make during the wedding planning process. There are so [...] Read more »
The Most Traditional Wedding Cars
Wedding cars are generally not on the top of the list during the wedding planning process, that is unless the groom has made it a priority. Eventually, when all of the major decisions have been made, the bride and groom will need to choose between several options of wedding cars. It is easiest to stick [...] Read more »