Bomboniere Ideas for all Weddings

So much time, effort, and money goes into wedding planning. Couples spend countless hours researching the perfect reception site, band, flowers, cake, and so on. Read more

For The Love Of Milk

The life of a dairy farmer is difficult, and requires dedication that often leaves little time for socialising. Inspired by milk carton adverts, bachelor dairy farmer Geraint Evans of Wrexham in Wales took the concept one step further and advertised himself on cartons of milk produced on his farm in the hope of landing a bride.

To his delight, the tactic worked and Mr. Evans is now engaged to be married to an American interior design student who encountered Evans’ ad while on holiday in the UK. Chicago student Laura Alison contacted Evans when she returned to the United States and the pair struck up a friendship via email.

Mr. Evans travelled to Chicago to meet his bride-to-be and her family earlier this year, and Alison has travelled back to the UK with her family to spend time on Evans’ farm. The pair are now making wedding plans, although no date will be set until Alison finishes her studies. Evans says he will move to America if Ms. Alison wants to stay in the US, but he’d like her to join him in Wales.

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Planning for the Unexpected on the Day of the Wedding

There will be many unexpected occurrences on the day of the wedding, it is planning for the unexpected that will allow the bride and groom some piece of mind prior to their big day. Many of this planning will not need to be done until the wedding draws nearer, so it is not necessary to worry too much as the planning progresses. Unexpected things happen, but planning for the unexpected will help the wedding day to run more smoothly.

The week before the wedding, it is necessary to call all of the vendors and confirm the date, time, and location. This should be enough, but emergencies occur. The best way to avoid not having a photographer or a DJ or any important vendor show up on the day of the wedding is to use a service that has multiple people available. This might mean that the specific photographer you chose may not be the one that shows up. This is better than not having anyone show up at all.

It is the responsibility of the bridal party and specifically the maid of honor and best man to tend to the possible unexpected events during the wedding. The couple should give these important people a list of names, vendors, and telephone numbers in order to make sure that everything runs smoothly. These two people should be willing to help work through the unexpected on the day of the wedding.

An even better way to plan for the unexpected on the day of the wedding is to have a wedding coordinator. Some wedding coordinators will work just for the day, while others will require being involved in the entire wedding planning process. This is something that will depend on what the wedding budget will allow. It is the job of the wedding coordinator to plan for all of the possible unexpected occurrences on the day of the wedding.

There is no way to be completely prepared for the unexpected that may occur on the day of the wedding. The important thing to remember is that the day is about love and commitment and the ceremony and vows are much more important than the florist forgetting to send the flower girl’s bouquet!

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Think Your Wedding Is Expensive

Earlier this summer, Forbes Magazine published a list of the 20 most expensive celebrity weddings. Most of us can’t compete on wealth with the nuptials of the Rich and Famous, but it’s fun to take a look at what others have spent on their events. We’ll only review the top 10, but the whole list is available at:

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10. Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell: $1.5 million. The pair were married at New York’s Plaza hotel in front of 500 guests in 1993.

9. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: $1.5 million. Mr. and Mrs. Woods were married in front of 120 guests at the Shady Lane Resort in Barbados in 2004. Woods rented the entire hotel, along with the island’s only charter helicopter service to keep the chopperazzi at bay.

8. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones: $1.5 million. The Douglases also wed at New York’s Plaza Hotel in front of 250 guests, each of whom were issued a hologram-embedded invitation.

7. Elton John and David Furnish: $1.5 million. This pair wed at Guildhall in Windsor about eight months after Prince Charles wed Camilla Parker-Bowles and celebrated with about 600 guests in two heated tents at John’s mansion in December 2005.

6. Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman: $2 million. This couple wed in front of about 150 guests at the Staglin Family Vineyard in November 2005.

5. Liz Taylor and Larry Fortensky: $2 million. This couple married in front of about 150 guests at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in 1991. You might be tempted to think that the cost of the wedding should put them at the top of the list when adjusted for inflation. Not quite. If held today, this wedding would have cost about $3 million and would have left them tied for second place.

4. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: $2 million. This pair wed at the Odescalchi Castle outside of Rome, complete with a celebrity guest list in November 2006.

3. Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar: $2.5 million. This pair wed twice - once at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire and again at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India in March 2007. The wedding festivities lasted a mere eight days and included more than 300 guests.

2. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: $3 million. This couple tied the knot in front of about 300 guests in June 2002 in Monaghan, Ireland, and followed up with a vegetarian reception.

The distinction of having the most expensive celebrity wedding goes to:

1. Liza Minelli and David Gest: $3.5 million. This pair married at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City in front of 500 guests in March 2002. The reception included a 60-piece orchestra, a 12-tier wedding cake and personalized candy favours for each of the guests.

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Tips for Saving Money on Your Wedding

There is a lot of money to be made in the wedding industry and that is because people are willing to pay the prices they are asked. Everyone wants their wedding day to be beautiful and memorable and many couples are willing to spend a lot of money and even take out loans in order to have their dream wedding. A beautiful wedding does not need to lead to bankruptcy. There are many ways to save money on your wedding.

The easiest way to save money on your wedding reception is to have the wedding during the off season. Reception venues are willing to charge less rather than have no business at all. Another consideration is to have the wedding reception on a less busy night such as a Friday or even another weekday. The same reason applies. The reception venue will be thrilled to have a wedding booked and money coming in rather than having their venue empty. This is one of the best ways to save money on your wedding.

Another excellent way to save money on your wedding is to make some of the items yourself. This includes the table centerpieces, the wedding favors, and even some of the floral arrangements. Some brides choose to purchase fake flowers and make all of the arrangements and bouquets personally. This is an excellent option for saving money on the wedding as long as the bride has the creativity and time to handle such a large project.

Food and drinks are the largest part of every wedding budget. There are several ways to save money on your wedding by eliminating some of these costs. Rather than having an elaborate sit down dinner, many couples choose to offer a buffet or choose to have hors’ doeuvres and dessert only. Other couples choose to offer the wedding cake alone. These receptions are generally shorter, but it definitely saves money for the bride and groom. When it comes to drinks, the bride and groom should not feel pressured into offering a full open bar. This can become quite expensive. They may instead offer a selection of wines, beer, soda, and water to their guests. If a guest wants hard liquor then they will need to pay for it themselves. In many areas, it is not taboo to have a cash bar where guests pay for all of their own drinks. This is a choice that the bride and groom will have to make. These choices will help save money on the wedding however.

Saving money on your wedding is not as difficult as it sounds. There are always ways to convince people to lower their prices. This is true even in the wedding industry. Saving money on your wedding is a simple matter of planning and proper research. It can be done!

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What to Write on Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations are very important when it comes to wedding planning. Unless the wedding is going to be a very small event, then every couple will need wedding invitations in order to alert their guests to their upcoming nuptials as well as provide all of the necessary information so that guests can plan their trip to the wedding. Every wedding invitation needs specifics and this short guide will help you decide what to write on your wedding invitations.

When a couple orders their wedding invitations, they will need to decide what they want to write on their wedding invitations. This is only different if the couple has chosen to order blank invitations and will be printing them out themselves. In this case, they have a little more time to decide what they want to write on the wedding invitations.

There is crucial information that needs to be given to guests so they know whether they will be able to attend the wedding or not. This will all be conveyed on the wedding invitation. This includes the names of the bride and groom as well as the day, date, and year of the wedding. The time of the ceremony should also be included as well as the location of the ceremony. If the reception information is different, then this can be written on the wedding invitation as well, otherwise it can be sent on a separate paper that includes directions and is also included in the wedding invitation envelope. If the couple is not including response cards, then they need to include RSVP information at the bottom of the wedding invitation.

The couple has many decisions to make when deciding what to write on the wedding invitations. They need to make sure that the invitations clearly express the atmosphere of the wedding. For instance, an elegant and traditional wedding will likely use traditional wedding invitation wording. If the wedding is casual or contemporary, then the couple can be more creative with their chosen invitations and what they write on the wedding invitations. Some couples will even write on the wedding invitations the proper dress code for the event whether it is black tie or shorts and tee shirts.

Deciding what to write on the invitations can be as simple as choosing an example from the wedding invitation retailer. The bride and groom should also feel that they can be creative with what they write on their wedding invitations. As long as the crucial information is written on the wedding invitations, then the couple should feel free to take liberty with what they write on their wedding invitations.

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A Traveling Reception

Most brides plan a wedding that require the guests to gather in a single place at one time. The ceremony and reception are held together, and well-wishers celebrate for an evening with the newly wedded couple.

Wedding feasts are nothing new. They’ve been going on for hundreds - perhaps thousands - of years. In years past, however, it was not uncommon for the wedding to take place in front of a few family members and close friends. Afterwards, the newly married couple would travel to visit those family members and friends who could not attend the wedding to introduce the new spouse and spend some time with family.

Such a tour doesn’t always fit well with our busy lifestyles, but if well-planned, a newlywed couple could make a single, extended trip to several destinations, or a series of short visits over the course of the first year of marriage. Spacing your visits throughout the first year of marriage can relieve the cost burden of traveling, and can also allow you to establish your household and meet all of your regular commitments to work, school or community. If you enjoy traveling, and want the benefits that a small wedding has to offer, or you live far away from your families, this option might work well for you.

This approach requires a lot of advance planning, and clear communication with the family and friends you intend to visit. You would plan to organise a hotel room and a car for your stay. Those family and friends you plan to visit can likely recommend good restaurants and nearby accommodations.

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Jellybeans are a Fun and Practical part of your Bomboniere

When choosing the perfect bomboniere to thank your guests for attending your wedding, you want to choose something that is going to be memorable, fun, and something guests will enjoy! There are a lot of bomboniere choices, but some of them can become quite expensive. For couples on a budget that are looking for a fun and practical bomboniere that guests will love, jellybeans are the perfect choice!

Who doesn’t love jellybeans? The very thought of jellybeans can bring a smile to the face. They are colourful and delicious and the perfect treat! The jellybeans can be chosen in various colours to match any wedding colour scheme. They can also be mixed and matched. This means that the jellybean bomboniere will fit in with any wedding.

The jellybeans will need something to hold them. This could be a bomboniere box, tin, bag, tulle, or organza. Any of these options will make the jellybean bomboniere look beautiful. When giving out a bomboniere to guests, it is always a good idea to include something personalised that the guests can take home as a memento from the wedding day. This may mean having the bomboniere box personalised, using personalised stickers, or personalised ribbon to tie the bags, tulle, or organza closed. These jellybeans bomboniere will be lovely, fun, and very memorable!

Every couple on a budget knows how difficult it is to plan a wedding. It is essential to give guests a bomboniere and should never be cut due to budget constraints. The bomboniere is there to thank guests for sharing in such a special day as well as to provide them a keepsake to take home with them. Jellybeans are an inexpensive, fun, and practical bomboniere for all couples.

Jellybeans in your bomboniere are going to be something unique that your guests are going to remember. Jellybeans are sweet and fun, just like the happy couple!

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Where Should You Seat The Dates Of The Wedding Party

Many brides choose to seat the wedding party together at the reception, but this doing this raises the question of where the companions of wedding party members should be seated.

If you’re facing this situation, you have a few obvious choices. If companions of the wedding party members will not be seated at the head table, you could seat the companions together at a companions’ table. This might seem ideal to you, but the companions may feel left out and uncomfortable, especially if they do not know many guests at your wedding.

If the companion knows other guests at your wedding, you could choose to seat them separately with people they already know and would be comfortable with. If not, you could seat them with family members or close friends of the bride or groom.

Regardless of who you seat companions with, they will likely feel most comfortable being seated close to the head table. If you assign seating for your guests, be sure to leave an empty chair wherever you end up seating a companion. At some point during the evening, your wedding party member will want to join his or her date, and having an open seat at the companion’s table will facilitate that.

If you plan to go without designated seating at your wedding, then the companions can sit wherever they feel most comfortable.

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Sydney Museum Hosts Diana’s Wedding Dress

The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney will play host to the silk taffeta, ivory tulle and lace wedding dress of HRH, the late Princess Diana. The dress, which was designed by Elizabeth and David Emanuel, has more than 10,000 sequins and a 25-foot train. The veil, which will not be on display with the dress, is also covered in sequins.

It is, perhaps, the most famous - if not the most viewed- wedding dress in the world, considering that the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales was viewed worldwide by more than 750 million people in July, 1981.

The museum exhibit, which runs from 29 September 2007 to 4 May 2008, also features 150 other outfits, jewellery that belonged to the late princess and memorabilia from her childhood. Proceeds from the exhibit will be directed to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

The Emanuels wrote a book published in 2006 about the dress, which includes design sketches, and photographs taken at the time the dress was being made. The couple were chosen to design the dress by Diana herself, after they sent a blouse to Vogue Magazine for a photo shoot featuring the princess-to-be. At the time, the couple did not know who the subject of the shoot was. Diana liked the blouse so well, she asked about the designers and selected them to make her wedding gown.

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Is Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording Right For You

Wedding invitations are one of the most important purchases that a bride and groom will make during the wedding planning process. These invitations relay a lot of information to wedding guests. This includes the standard date, time and location of the wedding, but it also sets the tone of the wedding. Guests that receive an elegant, formal invitation can expect to attend an elegant, formal wedding. The same is true for all invitations.

Traditional wedding invitation wording is going to relay to guests that the wedding will be at least somewhat traditional. However, there is no set standard for traditional wedding invitation wording and each couple can take some liberation with what is considered traditional.

Traditional wedding invitation wording generally begin with the names of those that are hosting the wedding, whether it is the bride’s parents or collaboration. Traditionally, nothing is ever abbreviated. Everything is spelled out in its entirety. The full names of the bride and groom are printed followed by the day, date, time, and location of the wedding ceremony. This is the standard for traditional wedding invitation wording regardless of the actual words that are chosen.

Every wedding invitation retailer is going to offer sample wedding invitation wording and the majority of these samples will be considered traditional. Couples can use one of these verbatim, mix and match from different samples, or create their very own wedding invitation wording. Traditional wedding invitation wording is mostly about sticking to the set format of the wedding invitations.

Couples that are having a non-traditional wedding may choose to deviate from the traditional wedding invitation wording for their invitations. Couples that are having a special theme to their wedding or are having a wedding that is untraditional, contemporary, or casual may consider using wedding invitation wording that is also untraditional. This will reflect the intended atmosphere of the wedding.

Traditional wedding invitation wording is not a necessity. Every couple has its own style and personality and every couple should showcase their uniqueness. If traditional wedding invitation wording suits the desired atmosphere for the wedding then it is appropriate to use just as it is appropriate to not use traditional wedding invitation wording when the wedding will not be traditional. This is your wedding. It is about you. Use traditional wedding invitation wording if it fits your overall plan or find something a little less traditional. The important thing to remember is that these invitations will relay a lot of information to your wedding guests!

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Wedding Cameras Capture the Essence of your Celebration

The professional photographer will be there to photograph your wedding, so you decide that you don’t need wedding cameras to put out on the guests’ tables. This is not a good idea for many reasons. Wedding cameras are an inexpensive way to capture the true essence of your celebration. Don’t cancel that professional photographer; just take these reasons into account on why you should have wedding cameras at your celebration.

The professional photographer is going to capture every important moment and tradition. He will be in the midst of everything to snap that perfect shot of the bride throwing the bouquet and the groom putting the ring on the bride’s finger. Wedding cameras put guests behind the lens. This gives the couple an entirely different perspective on these moments from the wedding. These photographs are the way that your guests saw things happen. That is something to be treasured.

Wedding cameras do something that very few professional photographers can accomplish and that is to capture your guests in truly candid moments. Friends and family are going to be more relaxed and willing to look a little silly for a wedding camera than they would be for the professional photographer. As soon as a wedding guest senses the photographer is near, their entire demeanor changes so that the photograph shows them at their best. There is nothing wrong with this, but wedding cameras can provide photographs that the professional photographer cannot.

The best reason to purchase wedding cameras for your celebration is that they are likely to capture a picture of each of your wedding guests. The professional photographer simply doesn’t have enough time to ensure that he photographs every single person, but you want a photograph of every person that attended your wedding. It would be a shame to have the photographer miss out on photographing Great Aunt Millie, but a wedding camera in the hands of family is sure to capture Great Aunt Millie at her finest.

Each of these reasons is good enough for every couple to provide wedding cameras to their guests, but when you consider all of these benefits together, it seems silly not to spend the small amount on these priceless wedding cameras. These wedding cameras will absolutely capture the true essence of your celebration!

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Coping with Divorced Couples During the Planning Process

The wedding planning process is difficult enough without having to also handle divorces couples. A wedding is a beautiful event that celebrates love. Sadly, these couples no longer have that love for one another. This means that there will need to be special exceptions made for these divorced couples in order to make them feel comfortable and welcome at the wedding. Divorced couples need special attention during the wedding planning process.

Handling divorced couples during the wedding planning process is most difficult when these are either the parents of the bride or groom. Since both families will want to be involved, it will be necessary to make special arrangements. The hard part comes during the events prior to the wedding such as the engagement party and bridal shower. It is up to these divorced couples to remain civil during the wedding planning process.

The most difficult part of dealing with divorced couples during the wedding planning process is where to seat them during the ceremony and reception. Once again, this is most difficult when it comes to the parents of the bride and groom. Since parents are often given special seating during both aspects of the wedding, it is important to try and make sure that everyone feels important and gets the best seating possible.

When planning the wedding ceremony seating around divorced couples, it is important to consider exactly where each will sit so that they feel honored. Generally, the parents of the bride and groom sit in the front row. When one or both of these couples are divorced, there are a few options available. The parents can all sit in the front row with other important family members in between them, or if things are still amicable, they may be willing to sit next to each other in order to watch the ceremony from the best possible seats. If this is not possible, then it may be the best to leave a single row of seats between the parents while still allowing each set to have aisle seats.

The reception seating is equally important when dealing with divorced couples during the wedding planning process. The seating chart for the reception is a headache no matter what, but adding in divorced couples can make it a nightmare. The most important consideration is that everyone sits with people they feel comfortable with. This means keeping family and friends together as much as possible.

Coping with divorced couples during the wedding planning process is not going to be an easy task, but it is necessary. While this is a day to celebrate love, it is also a day to celebrate family and friends. It is important that everyone feels comfortable during the wedding, but it is most important that the bride and groom enjoy their special day. This means that those divorced couples will have to agree to be on their best behaviour!

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Llyoyd John Ogilvie - Wisdom from God

Wisdom from God shows itself most clearly in a loving heart.

Llyoyd John Ogilvie

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Controlling Wedding Expenses

The tab for the average Australian wedding in 2006 was just under $40,000 and a recent study by Visa showed that two-thirds of couples overspend their wedding budgets. Most couples - more than 75 percent - pay for their own weddings, so staying on budget is keenly important. Starting out married life under a mountain of wedding debt is hardly the best way to go.

So how do you keep the budget under control and still have a beautiful event? The single largest cost for a wedding is the food, so controlling the food costs is key to staying within the budget. Controlling food costs often means setting a strict limit to the number of guests you can entertain. Talk with your caterer about the expense of providing a buffet versus a served dinner.

Alcohol is another major expense. If you plan to have alcohol at your wedding, consider having a limited bar, rather than a full bar. Likewise, you could choose to limit your alcohol to wine with dinner or a champagne toast. Restricting the cost of alcohol, which is normally determined on a per-guest basis, you’ll have an easier time sticking to the budget.

Select wedding invitations, favors and other personalised items carefully. Look for a quality printer or stationer that can offer these items at a lower cost than the larger suppliers can.

Choose your wedding venue carefully. If you’ve fallen in love with a particular venue with a high price tag, ask if the venue cost varies with the season or the day of the week. Having a wedding on a Friday night instead of a Saturday could provide significant savings.

Sticking to a budget is about making compromises, being realistic about what you can afford and being careful with your wedding dollars. It’s entirely possible to have a beautiful wedding without driving yourself into debt, but you have to be firm about sticking to the choices you make. If you’re not sure you can do that alone, enlist the help of your intended or one of your bridesmaids to talk you out of those items that will destroy your budget.

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The Proper Way to Deliver a Wedding Speech

Someone you know and love is getting married and you have either been asked to be part of the bridal party or specifically to give a speech. You must really love this person because not just anyone can give a proper wedding speech. If you are reading this then you must need some help in preparing your witty, intelligent, heartfelt, and poignant speech.

Do not wait until the last minute to write your wedding speech! So don’t just try to “wing” it! Many people assume that they will have the right words when the time comes and instead they lose all train of thought as they stand in front of their friends and family and try to give a wedding speech that will honour the bride and groom. Simple preparation is all it takes and there are no points lost for reading the speech from a piece of paper. This is not school and you will not be graded.

What should you say in your wedding speech? This depends entirely on your relationship to the couple, but there are definitely some standard items that appear in all of the best wedding speeches. Always introduce yourself first and say what your relationship is to the couple. If you are a friend then mention how long you have known one another. Perhaps you have a short, funny, and interesting story that you can share. Just make sure that this story is not too embarrassing! This introduction is important as you begin your wedding speech.

Wedding speeches are often filled with those short stories about the personal relationship with the couple. It is wonderful to offer personal insight into their relationship, especially if you have seen it grow. Include such items as the things you admire about the couple either as individuals or as a unit. Say what you hope for them for the future. Finally, wish them love, luck, and happiness.

When giving a wedding speech, it is important to address the bride and groom as well as the rest of the guests. The wedding speech is meant for the couple, but guests will find those cute stories and heartfelt words to be very endearing. Speak loudly and clearly. Do not look at your feet. These are your friends and family, and there is no reason to develop a case of stage-fright in their presence. When you deliver your wedding speech, do it with all of the emotion that you feel for the bride and groom and it will be beautiful!

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Beautiful Invitations Don’t Have To Be Expensive

Today, a bride-to-be has an enormous range of choice when it comes to selecting invitations for her wedding. In fact, ordering invitations has never been easier. Many printers and stationers re-sell invitations that are designed elsewhere, which limits a bride’s ability to find customised invitations and coordinating items that are both affordable and beautiful.

When choosing invitations, look for a source that offers a wide variety of contemporary and classic wedding invitations. Examine the sample invitations carefully. Look at the design, the size and shape of the invitation, the weight of the stock and the overall appearance of the invitation. This is especially important if you plan to order your wedding invitations online. A quality stationer will provide representative work samples that will allow you to judge the quality of both the invitation and the printing.

The size of the invitation will determine how much text can be included. Discuss the text you plan to include on your invitation with your printer. The printer will be able to tell you how much text can be included on the invitations you’ve selected. Sample invitations should also give you an idea of how much text can be included on an invitation.

Beautiful, creative and unique invitations do not have to cost a small fortune. Stationers and printers who do their own work in-house can often provide beautiful, unique designs at a lower cost. Further, they can match additional items such as Thank You cards, Save-The-Date cards, wedding favors, and bomboniere boxes easily and affordably.

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Registering For A Honeymoon

Many couples are marrying later in life, perhaps after having lived together for several years. With an established household, couples are growing reluctant to register for gifts that duplicate items they already own. Additionally, the expense of the wedding often leaves couples short for the one thing they really want: a honeymoon.

Today’s engaged couples are moving toward a new trend - registering for a honeymoon. With a honeymoon registry, couples plan a honeymoon vacation with a bridal registry host. Once the vacation is planned, individual elements are broken down into an itemised list that notes the cost of each item. Family, friends and well-wishers can contribute to a couple’s honeymoon package by paying for specific items such as dinner or an activity, or by making a gift that helps defray the cost of more expensive items like airfare or hotel accommodations. Gifts that are not intended to pay for a specific item on the registry, as well as anonymous gifts can also be made using a registry service.

A honeymoon registry is a great way for couples who may otherwise forego the post-nuptial getaway to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Families and friends are also delighted to help sponsor the event because they know their gift will be appreciated and remembered fondly.

Honeymoon registry specialists should be able to provide registered couples with a list of contributors so proper thank you notes can be sent. Likewise, the registry should allow the couple to make travel arrangements with any travel agent. Conversely, many travel agents offer registry services for couples who book their honeymoon vacations through the agency.

If you would like to explore the benefits of a honeymoon registry, you may also wish to consider having a card printed with the necessary details for your guests to participate. This printed card can be included with the wedding invitation to inform your guests.

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Deciding Between a Band or a DJ for a Wedding

Deciding between a band and a DJ for a wedding is one of the most important decisions that will need to be made during wedding planning. The right music can make a wedding memorable and fun while the wrong music can cause the wedding to be memorable for the bad music! No matter whether the couple chooses a band or a DJ for their wedding, it is of the utmost important to see examples of past performances in order to judge if they are the right fit for their wedding.

One of the most important considerations when choosing between a band and a DJ is the type of music that that is going to be played. A DJ can provide a diverse range of music while a band is more limited in selections. Most bands are willing to learn songs that are of significance to the bride and groom, however they are unlikely to be able to play every song that the couple would like played. The diverse selection of music is one of the biggest reasons that couples choose a DJ rather than a band for their wedding.

The music sets the atmosphere for any wedding. That is why it is vital to find the right band or DJ that can set the stage for that atmosphere. The DJ or band leader will also be the Master of Ceremonies throughout the wedding, making him or her a very important person. A band is going to bring a unique atmosphere to the wedding. It will feel more intimate and may get more people dancing than a DJ would. A DJ needs to be charismatic in order to get the crowd up and dancing, but with a limitless repertoire of music, this should be an easy task for the right DJ. The atmosphere of the wedding is what the guests will remember the most. This is why every couple should consider carefully the difference between a DJ and a band for their wedding.

While the bride and groom may have definite opinions about whether to hire a band or a DJ for their wedding, it is a good idea to consider both options. It can’t hurt to see some local bands or view tapes of DJ’s past weddings. This is a great way to help the couple decide whether to hire a band or a DJ for their wedding!

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Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans Wed By The Sea Of Cortez

Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd wed long-time fiancée Alice Evans in a night-time ceremony at the One & Only Palmilla Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico on September 14, in front of family and friends from all over the world.

The wedding took place on a beach at the hotel on the Sea of Cortez. The bride wore a form-fitting, strapless Armani gown of antique white organza. The groom wore a dark blue wool crepe Armani suit. The best man was Gruffudd’s fellow Welsh actor, Matthew Rhys.

Although Gruffudd is from Cardiff, and Evans is from Bristol, the couple elected to marry closer to their adopted Los Angeles home as a way to celebrate their new life in North America. Gruffudd proposed to Evans as part of a New Year’s celebration on a visit to Cuba by slipping a diamond ring into Evans’ drink.

Gruffudd, 33, is best known for his television role in the Horatio Hornblower series, and for his work in the Fantastic Four film series. Evans, 36, is an actress known for her roles in television programmes such as CSI: Miami, Blue Dove, The Chris Isaak Show and Mayo. She has also worked on several films, including 102 Dalmatians. She will also appear in the soon-to-be-released film Dangerous Parking, which is expected in theatres in 2008.

The couple met while voicing their roles in the animated film 102 Dalmatians in 2000, and have dated since that time. This is the first marriage for each.

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Green: The Latest Wedding Colour

Most brides give a great deal of thought to choosing the colours for their wedding, but green – as in eco-friendly – is taking on a new importance for some engaged couples.

With the worldwide advent of environmentalism, it’s becoming easier to find the materials you need to put together a low-impact, eco-friendly wedding. Couples who are sensitive to the needs of the environment are beginning to incorporate their concerns into their wedding planning.

One easy place to start is by using paper-free invitations or invitations made from recycled materials and printed with environmentally friendly inks. Clothing made from minimally processed, natural fabrics can be used for the wedding party. Consult a jeweller to see if you can buy rings made from recycled gold or reset gems. If nothing’s available, consider purchasing a good-quality used ring and asking a jeweller to re-make it into something new.

If you are intrigued by the idea of a green wedding, you can also talk to local caterers about using locally grown or organic foods for the reception. Natural decorations that can be recycled or composted will also find a place at a green wedding. An automobile dealer or rental agency may be of assistance if you want to organise an electric, or hybrid electric car for your wedding.

To avoid generating extra waste, use dishes that can be cleaned and reused. If that’s not realistic for your wedding, use recyclable paper cups and plates. Avoid Styrofoam and plastic as much as possible. Also consider a daytime wedding or a wedding in the cooler months, to avoid overuse of electricity and air conditioning.

If you’re committed to reducing the impact of your wedding on the environment, you may have to spend more in some cases, and forego some of the pomp for the sake of the circumstance, but you may find a greater reward in knowing that your wedding is helping out the planet.

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Man Planning: Can A Man Plan A Wedding?

Wedding planning is normally both the sacred duty and the exclusive domain of the bride. But can a man plan a wedding?

For most couples, we’ll never know. (And the men prefer it that way!) Traditionally, the bride’s family has planned the wedding, and in most Western cultures, planning still falls on the bride’s side, even if the bride is flying solo.

From the boardroom to the battlefield, men organise, and execute strategy all the time. Logistics companies make billions of dollars each year making sure that the right things are in the right place at the right time. If you’ve ever seen an auto factory or a busy seaport in action, or even a game of footie, you’ll know that men have it in them to plan and execute. Alexander the Great battled the Macedonians on elephants. Philo Farnsworth invented the television. Thomas Stevens circumnavigated the globe on a bicycle. Men have even landed on the moon. So why are they completely lost when it comes to planning a wedding?

Can you even involve a man in the planning? Many women have tried, and a few have had some success, usually limited to things like tuxedos and wedding cars… you know, the manly stuff. You’ll likely get some interest in the scanner at the stores when you register for gifts, and in the honeymoon plans as well. Ask a man about a bomboniere box or a centerpiece, however, and you’re likely to get a preview of what your intended would look like with a head injury.

Most men probably don’t dream of their wedding day in the same way that women do. In some respects, the wedding is so much more about the bride and so much less about the groom, that the groom tends to get lost in the shuffle, even though it’s his wedding too! Is a wedding the one $25,000 decision a woman has a virtual lock on? In most cases, men would issue an emphatic “yes!”

Don’t be disappointed if you can’t seem to get him interested in the plans. Take charge of your wedding planning, with or without your intended, and have a little fun while you’re doing it!

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Is a Wedding Dress Rehearsal Necessary

The majority of couples hold a rehearsal prior to their wedding day. This is so that everyone understands what will occur and where each person will stand during the wedding. Many couples wonder if a wedding dress rehearsal is really necessary or if it simply adds to the stress of wedding planning and takes away some of the surprise on the wedding day.

There are many benefits to having a wedding dress rehearsal prior to the big day. It is important that everyone knows where they are going and where they will be standing and what their duties are during the ceremony. Without a wedding dress rehearsal, things can get quite confusing during the ceremony. For instance, the bride and groom traditionally switch sides for the recessional. Many couples will not know this unless a coordinator points it out at the wedding dress rehearsal.

Another great reason to have a full wedding dress rehearsal is to make sure that all garments fit properly and will be easy to walk and stand in. If the bride does not want the groom to see her in her wedding dress, then she can do this without him present. It is a good idea to have a walk though wearing the wedding gown to ensure that it will be easy to walk down the aisle without having to hold up the dress because the crinoline underneath is just a tad too long. This has occurred and it can make a bride very uncomfortable. Having a full wedding dress rehearsal prior to the wedding will allow enough time to fix any wardrobe problems or other problems that may arise.

Some couples choose not to have a wedding dress rehearsal prior to their wedding. This is so that every element of the wedding ceremony feels new and exciting. This is a wonderful feeling. Rather than having a wedding dress rehearsal, the couple simply tells the bridal party where they will be standing. These couples tend to worry less about problems that may occur during the ceremony and focus more on hearing their vows spoken for the very first time.

Overall, a wedding dress rehearsal is not necessary, but it is a good idea. It can help to eliminate potential problems before they have the chance to occur during the wedding ceremony. This peace of mind is worth the extra time it takes to hold the wedding dress rehearsal.

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