It seems that with each passing day, the cost of a throwing a wedding reception is rising exponentially. In truth, the costs are rising and in many cases, couples are forced to compromise on aspects of their wedding in order to be able to afford other aspects that they want more. Read more »
Number Of Russian Weddings Increases Dramatically
Since 2000, the number of weddings in Russia has increased by 15 percent. Unfortunately, the number of registry offices has increased by 0 percent, leading some registry offices to report that they’re conducting as many as 60 weddings per day. Help for the strained system may be on the way in the form of a [...] Read more »
Trends For 2008 Weddings
If you plan to get married in 2008, the WeddingChannel.com has released its list of celebrity-inspired trends for 2008. According to the site, expect dresses to be ultra-feminine, with plenty of flowers and tiers. This move is inspired by last summer’s storybook wedding of actress Eva Longoria and NBA star Tony Parker. The WeddingChannel.com points [...] Read more »
Marriage By Proxy
Sargeant Ryan Thompson and US Army Specialist Barbara Hines were married in the western US state of Montana on January 16. While there’s nothing unusual about that, neither Sgt. Thompson or Specialist Hines were actually there. Thompson is stationed in Iraq and Hines is currently posted to Afghanistan. Their wedding is the first known double-proxy [...] Read more »
Should We Have a Prenuptial Agreement
The majority of couples do not have a prenuptial agreement, but it is always something that a couple should consider prior to getting married. Unfortunately, there is a certain stigma associated with the prenuptial agreement that the couple is distrustful of one another. This is definitely not always the case. A prenuptial agreement is meant [...] Read more »
Jenna Bush Ends Speculation About White House Wedding
Jenna Bush, best-selling author and daughter of US President George W. Bush, ended months of speculation about the possibility of a White House wedding in May. Ms. Bush announced that she and Henry Hager, a former White House aide, will be married at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas. According to a Bush family [...] Read more »
Wedding Predictions for 2008
The editors of The Knot, an online wedding planning site, have compiled their predictions for wedding trends we’ll see in 2008. The editors predict that honeymoons will be longer and more luxurious than they have in years past, and brides will be going to great lengths to personalise and customise their wedding days. The Knot [...] Read more »
A Gold Medal Wedding Cake
Mark Seaman, a baker from Chicago, Illinois in the United States has captured the top honor in an international wedding cake competition at the Oklahoma Sugar Arts Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The theme of the competition was “Hollywood Glamour” and Seaman’s entry paid homage to comedienne Lucille Ball. The six-tiered cake featured 500 individually crafted [...] Read more »
Actress Billie Piper And Laurence Fox Tie The Knot
British actress Billie Piper, whose best known role was Rose Tyler in the BBC programme Dr. Who, married fellow actor Lawrence Fox in a 50-minute ceremony at the Church of St. Mary’s in Easebourne, West Sussex on December 31, 2007. Guests included the couple’s families, and friends. David Tennant, who played Dr. Who opposite Ms. [...] Read more »
Important Questions to Ask when Choosing a Potential Wedding Photographer
The wedding photographer is likely going to be one of the biggest decisions made during wedding planning. This is not only because every couple wants to have the perfect pictures to remember their wedding day, but also because wedding photographers tend to be very expensive. Since these photographs are so important, it is necessary to [...] Read more »
Looking For An Ultra-Exclusive Wedding Site
If you’ve got a big wedding budget and you’re planning an intimate ceremony, consider renting Necker Island. Owned by Sir Richard Branson, Necker Island was recently in the spotlight when Google billionaire Larry Page and Lucy Southworth entertained their guests there. Actor-comedian Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen also married there. The island houses 26-28 guests [...] Read more »
Borrowing For The Big Day
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” These days, more brides are finding that the “borrowed” item is money. Wedding loans are becoming more common as the cost of a formal wedding soars. Should you borrow to cover the cost of your big day? Most experts say no. Borrowing should be reserved for big-ticket [...] Read more »
Bridal Shop Owner Saves The Day By Saving A Gown
The owner of a bridal shop in Union, New Jersey in the US saved the day for one bride. In 1993, Gina Mignone chose a dress for her wedding, and paid for it. Before her final fitting, Mignone called the shop owner and told her that the wedding had been cancelled by Mignone’s fiancé. The [...] Read more »
What should happen at a Dress Rehearsal
The dress rehearsal before your wedding is very important and should be planned well in advance of the wedding day. While every wedding is going to be different, and every couple will need to run through different aspects of their wedding ceremony, the majority of couples will need to practice the same basics of the [...] Read more »
Actor-Comedian Jimmy Fallon Weds
Jimmy Fallon, 33, and his fiancée Nancy Junoven, 40, were married in a ceremony held on Necker Island in the Caribbean. The couple wedded in front of family and a few close friends on December 22. Necker Island is owned by Sir Richard Branson, and was the site of Google billionaire Larry Page and Lucy [...] Read more »
Blending Families
Today, it is not uncommon for a bride, groom or both to have children from a previous relationship. In a wedding ceremony, these children are sometimes left out of the wedding, which may cause resentment and hurt feelings later. A new approach to ceremonies may help resolve some of those problems before they appear. More [...] Read more »
Top ways to Save Money on Wedding Reception Costs
It seems that with each passing day, the cost of a throwing a wedding reception is rising exponentially. In truth, the costs are rising and in many cases, couples are forced to compromise on aspects of their wedding in order to be able to afford other aspects that they want more. Many couples or their [...] Read more »
Actor Comedian Eddie Murphy Weds
Actor-comedian Eddie Murphy, whose most recent work includes the voice of Donkey in the Shrek move series, married his fiancée Tracey Edmonds on January 1 in a private ceremony before about two dozen family members and friends. The couple wed on a private island off Bora Bora. The bride wore an off-white dress designed by [...] Read more »
Katherine Heigl Marries Josh Kelley
Grey’s Anatomy actress Katherine Heigl, 29, wed her fiancé, musician Josh Kelley, 27, in a ceremony in Park City, Utah on December 23. The pair married in a 30-minuteceremony before a small number of friends and family, using vows they wrote together. The ceremony also featured music written by Kelley, and performed by other musicians. [...] Read more »
Wedding Rings Support Salvation Army Kettle Drive
One donor in the annual Salvation Army holiday “kettle drive” gave more than spare change for the needy in New Oxford, Pennsylvania in the US. At some point on December 8, an anonymous donor slipped two gold wedding bands into the Salvos’ kettle. When the proceeds from the charitable drive were being counted, the rings [...] Read more »
What to Expect from a Wedding Florist
It is very important to choose a wedding florist that meets your expectations. Every couple will have different needs and desires from their chosen florist, so it is important to meet with several potential florists prior to signing a contract. These are the basics that you can expect from any decent wedding florist. You can [...] Read more »
The One That Got Away
Beth Jameson, of Farmington, New Mexico in the US, thought she’d been saving her wedding dress for the past 29 years. Her daughter, Kelly is planning a wedding for May 2008 and Kelly was interested in wearing her mother’s dress. Beth pulled out the box and opened it, only to find that the dress inside [...] Read more »
Choosing Wedding Invitations And Stationery
In the past, brides chose wedding invitations by looking at massive catalogues of invitations. These days, most brides choose invitations after having researched them on the Internet. Read more »