It is the day of your wedding, everything has been perfect, from first thing this morning, when your hairdresser and make up lady turned up on time, you were feeling nervous that something could go wrong, but so far all was well. All is going to plan, you are on time and look out of this world in your wedding dress, and the bridesmaids look so sweet in their outfits. The time to depart to the church draws near, you are nervous again, where is the photographer, but your worries are unfounded, as there is a knock on the door and there he is. The pictures are taken in the house, and when leaving to get into the Open Top Horse Drawn Carriage, the sun is shining, things could not be better. On the way to the church everybody is turning their heads to look, you are so happy but still with butterflies in your stomach. You arrive at the church, the wedding photographer is there ready to take more pictures of your arrival, and of you disembarking the carriage and walking into the church and down the aisle, where again you begin to feel those butterflies in your stomach, until you are standing next to your intended who smiles sweetly at you and you begin to feel more relaxed. The wedding service goes extremely well, and the photographer has taken some meaningful pictures. Now all that there is to do is to sign the register, pose for more pictures and then it is back to the reception with your husband. After more pictures arriving at the reception, and some of everybody sitting down at the tables, the photographer departs to get his photographs developed to enable him to return with proofs for your guests to be able to order their favourite wedding pictures. Everything during the day has been perfect, your worries that something could go wrong seem to be unfounded.
I was recently at a wedding, and when the wedding photographer returned with the proofs, as good as the pictures were, they were extremely expensive for the guests to purchase, which resulted in most of the guests not buying all the pictures they wanted, so the perfect day was scarred by some ill feeling by the guests, (I would say no-one mentioned this to the bride so she was totally unaware of the situation). With digital photography in the forefront nowadays, it is a good idea to employ a wedding photographer that takes digital images for two reasons, no cost on film and the photographer can supply all the wedding pictures on disc, enabling printing to be done at any printing shop, this results in the cost of your wedding photographer being lower, and your guests will pay less for the pictures they want.
For details of a digital wedding photographer based in Essex England follow the link below.
White Satin Photography
Monday 7 July 2008
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Wedding Invitations
Before ordering your wedding stationery, there is a lot to think through, such as what items of stationery you require, how many of each one etc. There are countless items of wedding stationery including, day invitations, evening invitations, reply cards, thank you cards, as well as items for the table which can be matching such as serviettes, serviette rings, place cards and many more. Initially the most important items to think of first are the invitations and reply cards. Once you have decided on your guest list and you know how many invitations you require, it is a good idea to add ten to the quantity you order, this will cover you should any be spoilt when completing them, plus if you get any unable to attend replies, you have some spare should you decide to invite someone else. When deciding on the numbers, remember that only 1 invitation is sent to a couple, and often if the whole family is being invited 1 invitation may be sufficient.
Once the quantity of invitations is known, remember not to leave the ordering until the last minute, you must have time to fill them out and post them, in time for the guest to send an RSVP, as this could affect arrangements you may have for the wedding breakfast. Other items can be ordered closer to the wedding day, but not left too late that you finish up in a panic.
Wedding Invitation Wordings
When ordering wedding invitations, it is necessary to decide what wordings are to be used, apart from whether it will be formal or informal there are many situations that are not the norm, examples of which are listed below:-
• One or both parents deceased.
• Parents separated or divorced.
• Parent remarried.
• Bride estranged from parents.
• Second marriage.
• Invitation to reception of marriage already taken place.
• Bride may wish for really personal wording reflecting her feelings for her intended.
No matter what the situation, there are wordings that will fit the occasion admirably, so there is no need to worry. If you order the stationery from a recognised supplier of wedding stationery, there are normally examples in the stationery sample books, however should you wish to order from an independent printer, or decide that you wish to print your own on your computer from the many templates available on the web, visit my web site to request a FREE sheet with all the sample wordings that you are likely to require.
Invitation Wordings
• One or both parents deceased.
• Parents separated or divorced.
• Parent remarried.
• Bride estranged from parents.
• Second marriage.
• Invitation to reception of marriage already taken place.
• Bride may wish for really personal wording reflecting her feelings for her intended.
No matter what the situation, there are wordings that will fit the occasion admirably, so there is no need to worry. If you order the stationery from a recognised supplier of wedding stationery, there are normally examples in the stationery sample books, however should you wish to order from an independent printer, or decide that you wish to print your own on your computer from the many templates available on the web, visit my web site to request a FREE sheet with all the sample wordings that you are likely to require.
Invitation Wordings
Traditional Invitation Wording
- Normal Traditional Wording
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure
of the company of
____________________________
At the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Louise
to
Mr. Anthony John Simmons
at St. Mary’s Church, Knightsbridge
on Saturday 18th September
at 2.30 p.m.
and afterwards at
The Mayfair Hotel
request the pleasure
of the company of
____________________________
At the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Louise
to
Mr. Anthony John Simmons
at St. Mary’s Church, Knightsbridge
on Saturday 18th September
at 2.30 p.m.
and afterwards at
The Mayfair Hotel
- Alternative without guests names
Alternative without guest’s names
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure
of your company
At the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Louise
to
Mr. Anthony John Simmons
at St. Mary’s Church, Knightsbridge
on Saturday 18th September
at 2.30 p.m.
and afterwards at
The Mayfair Hotel
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure
of your company
At the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Louise
to
Mr. Anthony John Simmons
at St. Mary’s Church, Knightsbridge
on Saturday 18th September
at 2.30 p.m.
and afterwards at
The Mayfair Hotel
- For marriages at licensed venue (England & Wales)
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Loiuse
to
Mr. Anthony John Simmons
at Whitley Priory, Chelmsford, Essex,
on Saturday 18th September
at 2.30 p.m.
followed by a reception.
- Evening Invitation
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at an evening reception
to celebratethe marriage of their daughter
Sarah Louise
to
Mr. Anthony John Simmons
at Whitley Priory, Chelmsford, Essex
on Saturday 18th September
at 8 o'clock.
Sunday 22 June 2008
Travel in Style
The ultimate way to travel to your wedding is by Horse and Carriage, and what better way to show off your outfit than in an open carriage. Below is a Victoria
For information and pictures of what carriages are available in your area visit my website
Wedding Arrangements
Saturday 21 June 2008
Weddings on a Low Budget
Arranging a wedding can work out very expensive, as everything you require seems to be far more expensive than first thought. Even services like a band or disco seem to increase in price once the word wedding is mentioned, but with a little planning and careful budgeting, it is surprising how much money can be saved. Firstly decide on the maximum amount you have to spend for your wedding, then make a list of everything you require for your special day. Once the list is prepared, carefully go through it and decide which of these items you have no alternative but to outsource. When looking through this list, it will surprise you what can be done by yourselves, family and friends, for example is there a dressmaker in the family, a very large saving can be made by making your own wedding dress and bridesmaids outfits, is one of your family or friends a keen photographer, do you know anyone that owns a vintage car, these are all ways that the total cost can be kept to a minimum.
There are many things that can be done by you and your family to save on the cost, below are some tips:-
* There are many web sites where you can download free invitation templates which you
can complete on a computer for printing.
* If you are doing your own buffet, go to a discount warehouse like Costco or Macro to get
what you need.
* If you have to hire a photographer get one that can do a package which includes video.
* For your reception decorations and favours try the discount warehouses or stores.
* If you are having candles at your reception, try wholesale stores on the web.
It will surprise you how much you can save, just by following some of the above suggestions, for even more tips to help you plan a cheap wedding and save you thousands click on the link below.
There are many things that can be done by you and your family to save on the cost, below are some tips:-
* There are many web sites where you can download free invitation templates which you
can complete on a computer for printing.
* If you are doing your own buffet, go to a discount warehouse like Costco or Macro to get
what you need.
* If you have to hire a photographer get one that can do a package which includes video.
* For your reception decorations and favours try the discount warehouses or stores.
* If you are having candles at your reception, try wholesale stores on the web.
It will surprise you how much you can save, just by following some of the above suggestions, for even more tips to help you plan a cheap wedding and save you thousands click on the link below.
Sunday 15 June 2008
The First Steps
Now that you are formally engaged, you are probably on a high with emotion, can’t wait to tell everyone, and have lots of ideas running through your mind for the wedding, but wait, now is the time to think first, make sure that both sets of parents know before telling all your friends, in this modern age it is common that parents are not aware before the event, since the tradition of asking the brides father for his daughters hand in marriage seems to be a thing of the past.
Once the parents are aware, you can now tell your friends, celebrate and talk about ideas, but don’t make any decisions or arrangements that cannot be changed. Once the initial time for celebrating is over, discuss with your intended any arrangements that you both particularly want, then it is time for you both and the parents sit down and discuss possibilities for the forthcoming event, parents do like to be involved but do remember this is your day, one you want to remember for the right reasons in the future, but be tactful when declining someone else’s idea if it doesn’t tie in with yours. There may however be times when, it may be best to listen to what other people have to say, for example, the bridesmaids are giving themselves to you for your special day, and if one is not happy with what you want them to wear, it could be better to compromise rather that upset a long standing good friend.
At this stage you have plenty of time ahead for making the arrangements, but don’t make the mistake of leaving everything to the last minute, it is better to have everything organized with plenty time left. Planning is the key, try to allocate tasks for making enquiries on services between yourself, your partner, and both sets of parents, parents do like to think they are making a contribution.
It is important to budget for your wedding, it seems that as soon as a wedding is mentioned the price of everything seems to double, so after everyone has made some enquiries and has some idea what the cost of these items is, it’s a good idea to sit down, work all the costs out to see if the all fall within your budget. There are many ways to cut the cost of your wedding without compromising on the overall effect of the occasion, I recently read a book, Cost Cutting Techniques for Your Dream Wedding which had some very good ideas, you can also download FREE Save Money on your Wedding. Both of these can be viewed by clicking on Recomended Resourses on right. Visiting bridal shows is a very good way of finding out what is available, and at what cost, but again don’t book compulsively, as once booked it cannot be changed, use the bridal shows as fact finding missions.
Being organized is critical, you don’t want to leave anything to chance, keep all receipts of deposits and letters of confirmation in a safe and easy place to find, and keeping a detailed list of essential wedding tasks so you can tick off each item when it has been booked is essential.
Remember to take your time and cherish the experience of arranging your own wedding, as this is the beginning chapter in the rest of your life.
Once the parents are aware, you can now tell your friends, celebrate and talk about ideas, but don’t make any decisions or arrangements that cannot be changed. Once the initial time for celebrating is over, discuss with your intended any arrangements that you both particularly want, then it is time for you both and the parents sit down and discuss possibilities for the forthcoming event, parents do like to be involved but do remember this is your day, one you want to remember for the right reasons in the future, but be tactful when declining someone else’s idea if it doesn’t tie in with yours. There may however be times when, it may be best to listen to what other people have to say, for example, the bridesmaids are giving themselves to you for your special day, and if one is not happy with what you want them to wear, it could be better to compromise rather that upset a long standing good friend.
At this stage you have plenty of time ahead for making the arrangements, but don’t make the mistake of leaving everything to the last minute, it is better to have everything organized with plenty time left. Planning is the key, try to allocate tasks for making enquiries on services between yourself, your partner, and both sets of parents, parents do like to think they are making a contribution.
It is important to budget for your wedding, it seems that as soon as a wedding is mentioned the price of everything seems to double, so after everyone has made some enquiries and has some idea what the cost of these items is, it’s a good idea to sit down, work all the costs out to see if the all fall within your budget. There are many ways to cut the cost of your wedding without compromising on the overall effect of the occasion, I recently read a book, Cost Cutting Techniques for Your Dream Wedding which had some very good ideas, you can also download FREE Save Money on your Wedding. Both of these can be viewed by clicking on Recomended Resourses on right. Visiting bridal shows is a very good way of finding out what is available, and at what cost, but again don’t book compulsively, as once booked it cannot be changed, use the bridal shows as fact finding missions.
Being organized is critical, you don’t want to leave anything to chance, keep all receipts of deposits and letters of confirmation in a safe and easy place to find, and keeping a detailed list of essential wedding tasks so you can tick off each item when it has been booked is essential.
Remember to take your time and cherish the experience of arranging your own wedding, as this is the beginning chapter in the rest of your life.
Tuesday 3 June 2008
1930's Style Beauford Tourer
These Vehicles have the Stunning Looks of the Convertible Tourers of the Thirties.A Form of Transport for the Bride Looking for Something Completely Different to convey her on that Special Day.
Modern London Taxi
Travel in style in this beautiful silver taxi, fully licensed by the public carriage office.
Enjoy full air-conditioning to keep you cool and calm on your big day.
Enjoy a post-ceremony tipple as you travel to your reception by taking full advantage of our cool box facility.
Enjoy a post-ceremony tipple as you travel to your reception by taking full advantage of our cool box facility.
Relax in good hands with our experienced driver, Steve Ward, who possesses excellent knowledge of London and the suburbs.
Take advantage of the service throughout east Hertfordshire, west Essex, as well as central, east and north London.
For more information
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Wedding Cars and Carriages
Part of the wedding planning process is to decide what type of transport you are going to be taken to the ceremony in. The wedding theme may suggest certain possibilities and bar others, as if the theme was victorian a modern Rolls Royce would obviously not be suitable. In the next few posts I will endeavour to show some of the choices that can be made, which I hope will prove beneficial in helping you with your choice.
Sunday 1 June 2008
Wedding Themes
Your wedding should be a day that you never forget. With the number of different themes for weddings you are sure to find one that will make your day into one that dreams are made of. Finding the theme that fits you and your prospective spouse’s dreams and personality is important to create a day that you will always remember. Themes for weddings set a foundation for every facet of the day, from food to décor to clothing.
Most women want to look and feel like Cinderella on their wedding day, so it is no wonder that the Cinderella themes for weddings is so popular. From horse-drawn carriages to glass slippers, you can recreate as much or as little of the story as you want in your wedding. You don’t have to be tied to the story of Cinderella, however. You can have a fairytale themed wedding without being too Disney-like in its design.
Other themes for weddings that are quite popular today include romantic, historical period, and even holiday themed. These all have different nuances that make them special for the bride and groom and for those that attend the wedding. From romantic weddings that feature candlelight, roses, and champagne to holiday themed weddings that feature Christmas trees and holly, you will find the perfect theme for you and your day.
Themes for weddings can also be quite unique, including space-themed weddings, Goth weddings, and more. Think about your own interests and what you would like for your wedding day to look like and let your imagination go wild. Make your wedding day into a day that you will never forget with a themed wedding. You will be glad you did!
Theme weddings have become one of the hottest trends in the wedding industry. Presently thematic weddings are representing almost 40% of weddings.
Most women want to look and feel like Cinderella on their wedding day, so it is no wonder that the Cinderella themes for weddings is so popular. From horse-drawn carriages to glass slippers, you can recreate as much or as little of the story as you want in your wedding. You don’t have to be tied to the story of Cinderella, however. You can have a fairytale themed wedding without being too Disney-like in its design.
Other themes for weddings that are quite popular today include romantic, historical period, and even holiday themed. These all have different nuances that make them special for the bride and groom and for those that attend the wedding. From romantic weddings that feature candlelight, roses, and champagne to holiday themed weddings that feature Christmas trees and holly, you will find the perfect theme for you and your day.
Themes for weddings can also be quite unique, including space-themed weddings, Goth weddings, and more. Think about your own interests and what you would like for your wedding day to look like and let your imagination go wild. Make your wedding day into a day that you will never forget with a themed wedding. You will be glad you did!
Theme weddings have become one of the hottest trends in the wedding industry. Presently thematic weddings are representing almost 40% of weddings.
Unique Theme Weddings
I have recently read a book by Kari White entitled Unique Theme Weddings, I have found it is packed with very good information and 15 themes to choose from. They are suitable for different times of year from January to December.
Unique Theme Weddings gives information on:-
· Venue Selection
· Distinctive Original Invitations
· Décor Ideas
· Tips and traditions
· Menu Suggestions
· Music Suggestions
· Inspirations
· Romantic Ideas
Wedding Themes can be combined, and this book shows how this can be done. Yes it’s very easy to incorporate ideas together! Try it and your wedding will be an event people will be talking about for years to come.
Apart from in depth information on planning and every aspect of each theme, there are also a sections on cost cutting ideas, without impacting on the on the overall occasion, sample wedding invitation wording for all situations, and reply card wordings.
Overall a very interesting and informative book.
Unique Theme Weddings gives information on:-
· Venue Selection
· Distinctive Original Invitations
· Décor Ideas
· Tips and traditions
· Menu Suggestions
· Music Suggestions
· Inspirations
· Romantic Ideas
Wedding Themes can be combined, and this book shows how this can be done. Yes it’s very easy to incorporate ideas together! Try it and your wedding will be an event people will be talking about for years to come.
Apart from in depth information on planning and every aspect of each theme, there are also a sections on cost cutting ideas, without impacting on the on the overall occasion, sample wedding invitation wording for all situations, and reply card wordings.
Overall a very interesting and informative book.
Friday 30 May 2008
Wedding Speeches Made Easy
Wedding speeches can be quite nerve-wracking for the person that is giving it, especially if they do not like public speaking. By preparing your speech beforehand, you can help to make giving it less stressful and you can make sure that you stay focused on your speech. What are some things that you need to remember about wedding speeches?
Wedding speeches should honor the bride and groom, not embarrass. Giving anecdotes about the bride and groom’s courting is wonderful, but leave out the racy or embarrassing stories. Only G-rated stories should be used, simply because there is a wide variety of people at the wedding, including grandparents and children that may not appreciate the more racy stories.
Keep time in mind. Be sure that you do not go on and on. This is the worst thing that you can do, as it bores the guests and it shows poorly on you. By making sure that your wedding speech is short and to the point, you can help to decrease your stress and the guests will enjoy it much more.
If in doubt, find a ready-made speech. You can find wedding speeches on many different websites and in books. If you are not sure about writing your own speech, then use these resources to express your love and best wishes to the bride and groom.
Write it down. Make sure that you have a copy of your speech with you. Flying by the seat of your pants is not something that you want to do for this occasion. Having the wedding speech prepared and in written form will keep you on track and more comfortable.
Wedding speeches are a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation to the bride and groom. By preparing beforehand and keeping the above tips in mind, you will find that much of the stress is taken away from this wonderful honor.
Wedding speeches should honor the bride and groom, not embarrass. Giving anecdotes about the bride and groom’s courting is wonderful, but leave out the racy or embarrassing stories. Only G-rated stories should be used, simply because there is a wide variety of people at the wedding, including grandparents and children that may not appreciate the more racy stories.
Keep time in mind. Be sure that you do not go on and on. This is the worst thing that you can do, as it bores the guests and it shows poorly on you. By making sure that your wedding speech is short and to the point, you can help to decrease your stress and the guests will enjoy it much more.
If in doubt, find a ready-made speech. You can find wedding speeches on many different websites and in books. If you are not sure about writing your own speech, then use these resources to express your love and best wishes to the bride and groom.
Write it down. Make sure that you have a copy of your speech with you. Flying by the seat of your pants is not something that you want to do for this occasion. Having the wedding speech prepared and in written form will keep you on track and more comfortable.
Wedding speeches are a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation to the bride and groom. By preparing beforehand and keeping the above tips in mind, you will find that much of the stress is taken away from this wonderful honor.
Thursday 29 May 2008
Taking the Stress Out of Wedding Toasts
One of the responsibilities of some members of the wedding party is wedding toasts. Toasting the bride and groom is an important part of the reception, but it can be a stressful part for the person who is doing the toasting. By considering what you are going to say beforehand, you can help to take some of the stress from the wedding toast, so that you will enjoy your part in the wedding.
Wedding toasts should be respectful. Telling racy stories about the bride and groom may not be appropriate for a wedding toast. By keeping your toast G-rated and meaningful, you will come off much better than telling a raunchy story that embarrasses the happy couple and their family.
Make it short and sweet. Droning on and on is not a good way to do a wedding toast. Keeping your toast short and sweet will take some of the pressure off of you and the guests will appreciate it.
Choose a toast. The number of different toasts that are available in books and on websites should allow you to choose one that fits your relationship with the couple and the meaning that you want to convey. By taking one that is already written and personalizing it to you and your needs, you can create a toast that will be appreciated.
Wedding toasts are a way to wish the bride and groom happiness and joy in their marriage. By finding the right wedding toast, you will be expressing your love to them and hopes for their lives. What could be better?
Wedding toasts should be respectful. Telling racy stories about the bride and groom may not be appropriate for a wedding toast. By keeping your toast G-rated and meaningful, you will come off much better than telling a raunchy story that embarrasses the happy couple and their family.
Make it short and sweet. Droning on and on is not a good way to do a wedding toast. Keeping your toast short and sweet will take some of the pressure off of you and the guests will appreciate it.
Choose a toast. The number of different toasts that are available in books and on websites should allow you to choose one that fits your relationship with the couple and the meaning that you want to convey. By taking one that is already written and personalizing it to you and your needs, you can create a toast that will be appreciated.
Wedding toasts are a way to wish the bride and groom happiness and joy in their marriage. By finding the right wedding toast, you will be expressing your love to them and hopes for their lives. What could be better?
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Making the Commitment: Wedding Vows
The wedding vows that you and your significant other say to each other should express your love and commitment. By choosing them carefully beforehand or making your own wedding vows, you can ensure that these vows mean something to both of you to make your day extra special and meaningful. From traditional to contemporary to personal, you will find that the wedding vows can be one of the most important and meaningful parts of the entire wedding ceremony.
Most people do not put much thought into wedding vows, simply because they think that the traditional ones have to be used. It is entirely up to you whether you use the traditional vows or not. You can choose to use the traditional vows as they are or with minor changes to match the feelings and commitment of the two of you. Read through the vows to see what parts you like and don’t like. They could be an excellent base for creating your own vows or you may like them as is.
Contemporary wedding vows are becoming more and more popular these days. Making them more up to date can help to make your wedding vows more personalized and special to you and your significant other. Contemporary vows are normally used in more secular weddings, rather than religious ones, but they can also be used in your church wedding if your officiant will allow it. Be sure to check with him or her to see if you can deviate from the traditional wedding vows.
Writing your own wedding vows is a very meaningful and special thing to do. Adding special memories, jokes, and moments from your life is a great way to add personalization to your wedding. Describing your love and commitment to your significant other will be something that they and you will never forget.
Wedding vows are an expression of love and commitment to your significant other, so choose them carefully. Whether you choose traditional, contemporary, or personalized wedding vows, be sure that it expresses your feelings. This will go a long way to making your day into that meaningful and beautiful day that you have always dreamed of.
Most people do not put much thought into wedding vows, simply because they think that the traditional ones have to be used. It is entirely up to you whether you use the traditional vows or not. You can choose to use the traditional vows as they are or with minor changes to match the feelings and commitment of the two of you. Read through the vows to see what parts you like and don’t like. They could be an excellent base for creating your own vows or you may like them as is.
Contemporary wedding vows are becoming more and more popular these days. Making them more up to date can help to make your wedding vows more personalized and special to you and your significant other. Contemporary vows are normally used in more secular weddings, rather than religious ones, but they can also be used in your church wedding if your officiant will allow it. Be sure to check with him or her to see if you can deviate from the traditional wedding vows.
Writing your own wedding vows is a very meaningful and special thing to do. Adding special memories, jokes, and moments from your life is a great way to add personalization to your wedding. Describing your love and commitment to your significant other will be something that they and you will never forget.
Wedding vows are an expression of love and commitment to your significant other, so choose them carefully. Whether you choose traditional, contemporary, or personalized wedding vows, be sure that it expresses your feelings. This will go a long way to making your day into that meaningful and beautiful day that you have always dreamed of.
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Personalize Your Day With Wedding Songs
Wedding songs make up a big component of the wedding planning process. These songs help to add personality and uniqueness to your wedding celebration. By choosing wedding songs that mean something personal to you and your soon-to-be husband or wife, you will make the wedding more personalized and meaningful.
The good news is that you do not have to go with traditional wedding songs anymore. The wide variety and availability of music these days have made choosing wedding songs easy and a bit overwhelming, but by allowing your own personal preferences to lead you, you will find the right wedding songs for your special day.
From country to rap to jazz to rock to classical, you can find songs that fit the wedding moment and your own personalities. Choices range from fun, whimsical songs to love ballads and more to allow you to make your wedding moments into what you imagine and want. Don’t be afraid to use a song that you love, because it is not a “typical” wedding song. Always remember that it is your day first and foremost.
Wedding songs can be played before the ceremony, during the ceremony, and on your way up the aisle. The best moment of a dear friend’s wedding was when she and her new husband were walking up the aisle after they were married to Marvin Gaye’s, “Let’s Get It On.” Other moments that music can be used include for the special dances (first, mother/son, and father/daughter), background music during the reception, and the last dance of the night.
Wedding songs are a great way to make your wedding day unique. From adding show tunes to your “special” song, you will find that music is a way to add personality to your day.
The good news is that you do not have to go with traditional wedding songs anymore. The wide variety and availability of music these days have made choosing wedding songs easy and a bit overwhelming, but by allowing your own personal preferences to lead you, you will find the right wedding songs for your special day.
From country to rap to jazz to rock to classical, you can find songs that fit the wedding moment and your own personalities. Choices range from fun, whimsical songs to love ballads and more to allow you to make your wedding moments into what you imagine and want. Don’t be afraid to use a song that you love, because it is not a “typical” wedding song. Always remember that it is your day first and foremost.
Wedding songs can be played before the ceremony, during the ceremony, and on your way up the aisle. The best moment of a dear friend’s wedding was when she and her new husband were walking up the aisle after they were married to Marvin Gaye’s, “Let’s Get It On.” Other moments that music can be used include for the special dances (first, mother/son, and father/daughter), background music during the reception, and the last dance of the night.
Wedding songs are a great way to make your wedding day unique. From adding show tunes to your “special” song, you will find that music is a way to add personality to your day.
Monday 26 May 2008
Who's Planning a Wedding
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, who publicly showed their affection towards each other last August have started everybody talking, as ‘In Touch’ claim they had a discussion over lunch in Los Angeles on 10th May with regard to matrimony. Apparently an eyewitness overheard her say she wanted to find a wedding planner, to which he replied they should look for an engagement ring that day, but Drew wanted him to surprise her.
Barrymore talked about her romantic contentment in the March issue of Vogue, stating she was ‘So Happy’. She also made an appearance on the ‘Oprah’ show in March, where she was overheard talking about a destination wedding.
Barrymore talked about her romantic contentment in the March issue of Vogue, stating she was ‘So Happy’. She also made an appearance on the ‘Oprah’ show in March, where she was overheard talking about a destination wedding.
Saturday 24 May 2008
The First Decisions In Wedding Planning
Wedding planning is one thing that takes quite a bit of time and effort. All of the details that come together to make a wedding beautiful take careful thought to ensure that they create the look and feel that you are looking for. What are some of the first things that you need to do in your wedding planning?
Determine a budget. This has a huge impact upon every facet of your wedding planning, so you want to be sure that you know how much money you have to spend. Whether you are paying for it yourself or your parents are footing the bill, you need to have some idea of a budget.
Wedding size and style. Do you want a more formal wedding or one that is more laid back? How many people do you see in your wedding party and how many people do you want to invite? These decisions can help give you a basis for the rest of your wedding planning decisions.
Choose a location. The location sets the entire tone for the wedding, so it is a very important step in wedding planning. Some locations can book as much as two years or more in advance, so if you want a very popular location it may be that you will have a long time to plan your wedding.
Whether you choose to do your wedding planning yourself or hire a professional, you will have to make the above decisions. These first few decisions create the foundation for other wedding planning decisions, including date, food, décor, etc. Wedding planning may take time and effort, but it is well worth it when you are enjoying your day of new beginnings.
Determine a budget. This has a huge impact upon every facet of your wedding planning, so you want to be sure that you know how much money you have to spend. Whether you are paying for it yourself or your parents are footing the bill, you need to have some idea of a budget.
Wedding size and style. Do you want a more formal wedding or one that is more laid back? How many people do you see in your wedding party and how many people do you want to invite? These decisions can help give you a basis for the rest of your wedding planning decisions.
Choose a location. The location sets the entire tone for the wedding, so it is a very important step in wedding planning. Some locations can book as much as two years or more in advance, so if you want a very popular location it may be that you will have a long time to plan your wedding.
Whether you choose to do your wedding planning yourself or hire a professional, you will have to make the above decisions. These first few decisions create the foundation for other wedding planning decisions, including date, food, décor, etc. Wedding planning may take time and effort, but it is well worth it when you are enjoying your day of new beginnings.
Monday 19 May 2008
Wedding Toasts & Speeches
It is wedding etiquette that certain members of the wedding party give speeches, followed by wedding toasts, which is raising a glass to drink to someone or something. If there is a Master of Ceremonies, it will be their task to call upon who should speak, this will normally be done in the following order:-
Wedding Speech for Father of the Bride
The Brides father should be called upon by the Master of Ceremonies (Toastmaster), he would normally welcome the grooms parents, other relatives and friends before making his speech. Speeches are normally prepared beforehand, and contain some humorous references to his son growing up, and also include some anecdotes also of a humorous nature. This all helps towards a relaxed and enjoyable reception.
Wedding speech for the Best Man
The best mans speech should be light hearted and should be fun. The best man is usually chosen for various reasons, including a long term friend, brother etc. but the interest and humor he can bring during his speech can be the high spot of the reception, so grooms often take this into account.
Wedding speech for the Bridegroom
The grooms speech should include welcoming everybody to the reception and thanking those who have put themselves out to be there. You should give thanks to the following.
Brides parents for raising such a nice daughter.
Those who have helped with the reception and made it so special.
You should then compliment the bride, and propose a toast to the bridesmaids. It is usual for a gift to be given to the bridesmaids as a way of thanks.
Wedding speech for the Bride
In the past it was not normally expected that the bride would give a speech, but nowadays the majority of brides like to do so. In this case it should take the form of thanking those that have come to your wedding and mention those that would have liked to but were unable due to illness etc. Often a story is told of how the bride met her new husband, and often these stories can be amusing. There may also be some special words that the bride would like to say.
Wedding Speech for Father of the Bride
The Brides father should be called upon by the Master of Ceremonies (Toastmaster), he would normally welcome the grooms parents, other relatives and friends before making his speech. Speeches are normally prepared beforehand, and contain some humorous references to his son growing up, and also include some anecdotes also of a humorous nature. This all helps towards a relaxed and enjoyable reception.
Wedding speech for the Best Man
The best mans speech should be light hearted and should be fun. The best man is usually chosen for various reasons, including a long term friend, brother etc. but the interest and humor he can bring during his speech can be the high spot of the reception, so grooms often take this into account.
Wedding speech for the Bridegroom
The grooms speech should include welcoming everybody to the reception and thanking those who have put themselves out to be there. You should give thanks to the following.
Brides parents for raising such a nice daughter.
Those who have helped with the reception and made it so special.
You should then compliment the bride, and propose a toast to the bridesmaids. It is usual for a gift to be given to the bridesmaids as a way of thanks.
Wedding speech for the Bride
In the past it was not normally expected that the bride would give a speech, but nowadays the majority of brides like to do so. In this case it should take the form of thanking those that have come to your wedding and mention those that would have liked to but were unable due to illness etc. Often a story is told of how the bride met her new husband, and often these stories can be amusing. There may also be some special words that the bride would like to say.
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Wednesday 30 April 2008
Wedding Planning
So you have taken the plunge and decided to get married, 'Congratulations'. When the euphoria dies down and you suddenly think, 'Whose going to do the wedding planning', don't let this dampen your enthusiasm. Remember you have your partner and your families to support and help you in this seemingly daunting task. But it does not have to be daunting, with the right organisation, wedding planning can be both pleasurable and not too difficult.
It is an important part of wedding planning, that you sort out what needs to be done first, obviously deciding on a date, booking the ceremony and booking a venue for the reception should be done as a group, as booking the ceromony and then finding out the venue you had your heart set on for the reception is not available on that day is extremely dissappointing.
Once this is done, it is a good idea to set tasks for each month working on a priority format, for example wedding stationery has to be ordered in time to enable it to be printed, giving you time to write the invitations, and send them out giving plenty of time for the RSVP's. However there are more pressing issues before thinking of the stationery, remember wedding planning is all about prioritising the tasks in hand.
If you feel that you require guidance for your wedding planning, there are websites and books, and ebooks available with step by step instructions.
It is an important part of wedding planning, that you sort out what needs to be done first, obviously deciding on a date, booking the ceremony and booking a venue for the reception should be done as a group, as booking the ceromony and then finding out the venue you had your heart set on for the reception is not available on that day is extremely dissappointing.
Once this is done, it is a good idea to set tasks for each month working on a priority format, for example wedding stationery has to be ordered in time to enable it to be printed, giving you time to write the invitations, and send them out giving plenty of time for the RSVP's. However there are more pressing issues before thinking of the stationery, remember wedding planning is all about prioritising the tasks in hand.
If you feel that you require guidance for your wedding planning, there are websites and books, and ebooks available with step by step instructions.
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