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Articles in Home | Society | Weddings Title|Newest|Oldest Wedding Planning: A Must To Cherish The Memories Forever  By : Javier Fuller Congratulations! Finally you are all set to enter into the wedlock. You have already finalized the date and now you are gearing up to plan your wedding ceremony. And I know, you want the occasion to be the best occasion of your life. For that you don't want to leave anything with imperfection. A wedding planning with assistance of a reputed wedding planner would be of great help in your quest to make your wedding an unforgettable event for not only you and your spouse but all guests. The first and the foremost thing is to decide what kind of wedding you are planning for yourself. You must be clear about the theme that you would love to assign to your wedding. Wedding Vows: Say Your Heart To Your Soul  By : Javier Fuller A wedding marks a new beginning for couples and no beginning could be perfect without firm resolution and commitment. The beautiful and soul stirring ritual of wedding vows is an opportunity for the couple to offer their solemness towards betterment of conjugal relationship. Couples also see it as an opportunity to woo each other and set the romantic mood for the impending wedding night. The custom is also said to have some religious connections to it. Conventional ways of offering the vow have taken a back seat and unique wedding vows are the choice of modern day couples. Vows happen to be an open expression of couple's mutual love. It is a preferred practice to simply let your heart speak while offering the vow. Once you leave your heart to freely pour out words, probably your finest expressions would come out. And it may make your spouse and guests overwhelmed with the piousness and beauty of this union. Wedding Planning: Have A Checklist Of Things In Advance  By : Javier Fuller So finally you have made the decision to tie a knot with your beloved, to turn your relationship into a descent matrimonial fixture. But to caution you, there are many other important things and decisions still remaining. So gear up and start planning for your big day. These days, weddings have in a large way become an exorbitant affair, opulent in every way. So planning and budgeting becomes a prerequisite. So final decision of how your wedding should be planned, the moolah factor has to say it all. Wedding Invitation: How To Choose/design One?  By : Javier Fuller A beautifully scripted wedding invitation happens to turn on your invitees and they may feel compelled to attend your wedding. However a bad invitation may affect their decision on making a presence at your wedding. So you need to be equally attentive on invitation like other aspects of wedding. Most often a wedding invitation is considered as reflection of couple's life style and the kind of marriage they are planning for themselves. All in all, a wedding invitation could set or break the mood of your guests for your wedding. A personalized and unique invitation is what all couples long for. In your quest to come up with a unique marriage invitation, you need to look at what you would love to communicate to your family and friends with your best possible expressions while inviting them on your wedding. And of course invitation must have a tinge of the theme that you have set for your wedding. Wedding Gifts: To Bless The Couple And Tell Them How Much They Mean To You  By : Javier Fuller A wedding happens to be a very special occasion for not only the couple but all who love them including relatives, friends and other well wishers. They can't really hide out their happiness over most beautiful moments of the couple's life. Overwhelmed with the joy of seeing their son, daughter or friend enter into the wed lock, they often turn up at wedding party with gifts to bless the duo. These gifts reflect solidarity and affection towards the couple on most special occasion of their life. If you are the one looking for a wedding gift for someone who is really special to you, you must ponder over his/her choices and fetishes. This is probably the best opportunity to let the couple know that how much they mean to you. So don't let this opportunity go out of your hand and offer a gift that could make them feel very special about you. How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Gown?  By : Javier Fuller There is a dizzying array of choices before a would-be bride, while she is out for shopping. Choosing the right type of wedding dress is as difficult as giving an exam. On that special day you need to stand out with a perfect attire, just the right mix of everything, beauty and elegance. Here are some factors that will help you choose the perfect wedding gown as per the theme of your wedding party. Wedding Planning: A Complete Guide On Wedding Invitation Cards  By : Javier Fuller A wedding invitaion or a card is a simple letter asking the recipient to attend the wedding. These invitations are generally mailed out six to eight weeks before the finalised wedding date. So once you are engaged and the dates are planned for the various occassions, the next big step that follows is to decide upon the wedding invitations. Everything has to be the perfect, including your wedding cards. They are important part in setting your mood right for your special day. From invitations that are handcrafted to the formal ones, cards with raised letters on it or the one having engraved styles, there are numerous beautiful wedding invitations available to match the style and theme of your wedding. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are wedding cards to compliment the taste of everyone. Win Your Guests With Unique Wedding Favors  By : Javier Fuller Wedding is a season of joy and excitement. Members of the family, close relatives and friends come together and share that excitement. It is the time for gourmet food, exorbitant attires, boisterous environment and the wedding favors. Wedding favors are the gifts of appreciation and gratitude by the groom and the bride on the day of their wedding or the wedding reception to their guests. Today, this trend has become very common and necessary. Gifts to the guests are shared in all cultures world over, making it an essential part of the whole wedding process. Choose Wedding Songs To Your Heart’s Delight  By : Robert Palmer A marriage ceremony is always meant for fervor, joy, festivity and merry making. And no festivity and merry making is complete without the music bash matching to the magnitude and scale of the celebration. How can you spare the celebration of love and union- weddingfrom it? Well, there are a good number of special songs that are meant to be played on wedding occasion. You can short-list a few of them for your wedding. Spellbinding influence of these songs would make your D-day unforgettable for many. Planning Wedding: Beautiful Floral Arrangements To Cast Magical Spell On The Guests  By : Javier Fuller A wedding is a part of perhaps the most beautiful moments of a couple's life. And every couple strives to make this occasion as beautiful as they can. In order to enhance beauty of the occasion, what really come in handy are flowers. Well, your guests would cherish the memory of mesmerizing floral arrangements in the wedding ambiance for long. Yes, a wedding celebration could be memorable if floral decoration is done aesthetically. Looking For Affordable Flower Girl Dresses  By : Morgan Hamilton I felt honored when my best friend asked me to be the matron of honor at her wedding. I was also thrilled when she asked my daughter to be the flower girl. However, I felt a bit leery when I realized that I had to buy two gowns for the occasion. Fortunately, the bride reminded me that the present market offers a lot of affordable flower girl dresses. To be honest, I wanted my best friend to reconsider her choice in flower girls because of another reason. You see, I don’t want to deal with the stress involved with having a toddler as the center of attention during the crucial moments before the wedding ceremony. The bride suggested that discuss some options starting with affordable flower girl dresses. Preparing The Perfect Wedding Cake  By : Morgan Hamilton I have come up with various ways of making extra money in order to supplement the family income throughout the years. For instance, I have typed term papers for students. However, this service is no longer profitable because we are now in computer age. I have also baked pans of bars for special events to help a local caterer. I also do special occasion cakes to earn extra money. I usually bake these cakes for birthday parties, retirement parties and anniversaries of the people I know. I willingly use different flavored cake mixes and a variety of fillings in the layer cakes. I am getting quite a few requests because my cakes are unique and tasty. Since she was a little girl, my godchild has been the number one fan of my cakes. Every year since she was born, I have been making her birthday cake. I also made her first communion cake, confirmation cake and graduation cake. It came as no surprise to me when she asked me to make her wedding cake. Some Smart 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts  By : Morgan Hamilton Have you been together with your spouse for fifty years? If you have, then you are blessed because not many marriages last for fifty years. Many of us can't even remember fifty years of life, much less a marriage of such length. You have so many memories of what life has to offer when you've been together that long. You've seen joys and sorrows, managed to get through the hard times and rejoiced in the happier times. You’re probably wondering how to put together a party celebrating the event if you know a couple coming up on their 50th year together. You may be also thinking about 50th wedding anniversary gifts because these folks deserve more than just a loud and ample round of applause. You need to think of ways that can show your admiration and respect for such a wonderful couple. The Many Choices For Irish Wedding Dresses  By : Morgan Hamilton Those who want to wear Irish wedding dresses can choose from many different styles and designs. Some of them have t-length gowns and cathedral length trains that seemed to go on forever. When it comes to Irish wedding dresses, bust lines and hemlines vary from one bridal gown to another and even the colors are dress-specific. The magic handkerchief is one feature that is common to all traditional Irish wedding gowns. In Irish culture, the magic handkerchief is part of the lovely bridal tradition. On the wedding, the bride carries a handkerchief. Some brides prefer to wear their magic hankies in their Irish wedding dresses, while others keep them in their sleeves or under their veils. Creating Memorable Wedding Guest Books  By : Morgan Hamilton I have noticed recently that many of my friends have gotten married. I seem to be attending at least four weddings every year, although I have attended very few weddings about five years ago. I now have a pretty good idea of what is popular when it comes to marriages because I have been part of so many ceremonies in the last few years. I hope that this knowledge would be able to help me plan my own nuptial in the near future. Elegant wedding guest books are one of the things that I've seen at each reception. Have you ever seen a guest book for a wedding before? Wedding guest books are basically big scrapbook-style keepsakes. They are usually signed by those who attend the ceremony such as the newlyweds' friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Guest books for weddings come in different styles, sizes, and designs. Ideas For Shooting A Memorable Wedding Video  By : Morgan Hamilton There a lot of decisions that must be made when it comes to planning a wedding. For instance, a decision must be made on the venue of the ceremony. Decisions must also be made on the number of guests to invite and the food that would be served to them. Of course, decisions on important aspects such as the finances and the decorations must also be made. Looking into hiring someone to do a wedding video is one of the items on most couples' to-do lists. The idea of a wedding video only really cropped up with the popularity of the home video camera, though it’s been standard for years for couples to hire professional photographers to shoot their wedding photographs. Making videos for weddings has eventually blossomed into a huge industry. Looking For Bachelorette Party Ideas?  By : Morgan Hamilton Do you know a friend who is getting married soon? If you do, then you are probably thinking of doing something for her. A bride really deserves an evening with just the girls because there’s so much to be done by the time the wedding arrives. This is why a bachelorette party has become an important and expected part of the wedding celebration. If you are planning this event for a bride, then you can benefit from knowing a few bachelorette party ideas. The exact date of the event is usually the first decision that is made. Traditional bachelorette party ideas dictate that it should be held on the evening prior to the wedding. However, it’s becoming more popular to have the event a week or two before the big day. This gives the bride time to recuperate if she happens to indulge in too many cocktails at the party. Finding The Right Wedding Songs To Make Your Day Joyous  By : Morgan Hamilton Wedding songs are an important part of a wedding ceremony. You should choose the songs that will make you happy on your wedding day. Do not just bow under the pressure of your family and friends when you are trying to choose the music for your special day. Couples usually find it easy to choose a song for their first dance at their reception, but choosing the music for the ceremony is a different story. Since it is your wedding day, you should be able to choose your own wedding songs no matter what mom says, or how many tears she sheds. Otherwise, you may be looking back on your wedding with disappointment if you let others pressure you into choosing the songs they like. You can choose other options if the traditional wedding songs if does not feel right for you. You can find the right sheet music and hire a good pianist to play any song on a piano. A pianist is capable of learning and playing any song at a slower tempo if that is what you want for your wedding day. You can have the music arranged for stringed instruments like violin or cello for your special ceremony. Some Helpful Hints For Giving Wedding Speeches  By : Morgan Hamilton Giving a speech is probably the most daunting task that the best man has to do at a wedding reception. Today even the maid or matron of honor is being asked to do the same thing on the wedding reception. The problem with wedding speeches is that most people really don’t know what to say. Of course, there are a few who are gifted at writing and delivering a speech. However, many people can suffer through a speech and have no idea about what they should say or do. Some people can freeze in the middle of wedding speeches out of pure fright. There can be a lot of pressure to give the perfect speech. We are all afraid that the wedding speeches that we deliver may be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Some people like to use humor, but this can be very tricky. Your Guide To Custom Wedding Rings  By : Morgan Hamilton Couples always want to have an extraordinary wedding. Getting married is a very special event and lovers would want it to be as romantic and memorable as possible. One way to make your wedding ceremony unique is to have custom wedding rings that you can exchange with your spouse. Contrary to common belief, custom wedding rings do not have to match each other. A marriage is a ceremony that symbolizes the union of two people, but it is also important to maintain your individuality if you want a happy and long lasting relationship. You can decide to have your wedding rings made according to your taste. It doesn’t matter that your wedding rings don’t match, as long as the meaning behind them remains the same. The Bride Of Frankenstein Chose The Bridesmaid Dresses  By : Morgan Hamilton Weddings are lavish celebrations. A lot of money has to be spent on food, decorations, settings, and clothing. This became a concern for my daughter who has been attending more than a few weddings over the past couple of years. She came over to our house a few days ago seeking my help for a problem regarding the expensive prices of bridesmaid dresses. My daughter had just come from a shopping trip with a friend who is planning to get married. On this trip they were supposed to pick out the bridesmaid dresses. The first problem became evident when she saw the price of the dress that the bride had picked out. The price was very high so she and the other attendants pointed this out to the bride. However, the bride would not listen to her and maintained that this was the dress she wanted them to wear. Creating An Effective Wedding Planning Checklist  By : Morgan Hamilton Are you planning to get married soon? If you are, then you are probably making initial plans to make your wedding special and memorable. If you want to make sure that you will get everything right, using a wedding planning checklist will help ensure that nothing will go wrong in your wedding. What do you need to write on a wedding planning checklist? Well, there are a lot of things that you need to cover. Primarily you start with the date of your wedding. This should be written on the top of the wedding planning checklist. The next thing you need to think about is the location and the time of your marriage. Discuss these issues with your partner until you can agree on an ideal date and setting. A Wedding Planning Checklist Can Be Incredibly Helpful  By : Morgan Hamilton Planning a wedding can be very stressful, and everyone needs to be organized properly. The first thing to do is to plan well in advance. They may put together a wedding in one week on the TV soaps but it's not a good idea. Give yourself plenty of time and try to relax. There is a lot to remember, so make a wedding planning checklist and a budget plan. One will work with the other, hopefully in harmony. Whilst the bride and groom usually decide on the basic thrust of the wedding, it's usually left to the bride's parents to work out the details. Firstly, decide on where you want the ceremony to take place. You may want a traditional church wedding or a civic one. Couples get married in all sorts of wacky places these days, in sports stadiums and on roller coasters. Up mountains and on the beach. Draw up a short list of possibles on your wedding planning checklist, and remember that these places are sometimes booked years in advance. Tips For Finding Beautiful Fall Wedding Bouquets  By : Morgan Hamilton June has been known to be the most popular month for getting married and late spring/early summer the most popular season. However, recently the number of couples willing to have a fall wedding has been significantly increasing. The fall wedding has two great advantages over the traditional summer one - firstly, it is less expensive because of the lower demand for wedding rentals, reception, caterers; secondly it is much more beautiful, in my opinion. It is true that the weather might be a bit unpredictable but nothing can be compared with the explosion of fall colors as a background setting for the perfect wedding. One of the most important things in a wedding is the bridal bouquet. They can be very different - from a single red rose to a splendid and very expensive bouquet of nosegays ornamented with gems and pearls. Apart from the wedding attire, the wedding bouquet is the second most important item that all the guests see. Fall wedding bouquets vary from the summer ones, not only in the types of flowers put but also the colours combined in the bouquets. Ideas For A Second Wedding Anniversary Gift  By : Morgan Hamilton The strict followers of tradition tell you that a second wedding anniversary gift item should be of cotton. Cotton doesn’t translate into a plain cotton sheet or a pillow. Too little creativity makes your second wedding anniversary gift a little colorless. Think out of the box and you will hit on an innovative idea that can change your gift giving into an exciting experience. The man or woman for whom you want to honor with second wedding anniversary gift will be a close friend of you. And you will have fairly good idea about their personal likes and dislikes. Just as you can see, they have gathered all the essentials for their home. Chances are higher that the bed sheet that you would give them will only join a huge pile. Bring your thought process to outside the existing norms. Hey, to live is to change constantly. The Beauty Of An Ivory Wedding Dress  By : Morgan Hamilton It is a worldwide tradition that the brides should be in white on the wedding day. It is beyond doubt that many brides look gorgeous in stark-white dresses but those women who have fair skin complexion do not. These brides look pale and insignificant when they have white clothes on. Red-haired women also look improper and a bit weird in a traditional white dress. A great way of handling this problem for the two types of brides mentioned above is to wear an ivory wedding dress. All the styles of traditional white gowns have an ivory wedding dress equivalent. The idea of adding a little colour to your dress but still wearing "white" on your wedding is appealing to many women. Gowns in this beautiful colour suit almost every skin tone and they do not make the ladies wearing them look washed out, nor pale. Effective Announcements Cards  By : Morgan Hamilton If you have to turn announcements into invitations the best idea is to use announcement cards. There are such cards available for every event you can think of – from birthday and wedding announcements to baby shower announcements. There is no better way to inform all your colleagues and friends about any special event that’s coming up. This way you can get the perfect celebration. Recently I realized that designing announcements cards is much more difficult and requires much more work that you can ever imagine. That actually happened when I was getting married and I had to leave it up to my wife for the analysis itself. She knows much more than I do about organizing things and about design also. Organizing the specifics of things she learned while being an accountant and design was a part of her education while majoring art in school. Being into both of these she is the perfect choice for the job. Throwing The Perfect Bachelorette Party  By : Morgan Hamilton Contrary to popular belief and the media's portrayal, it is possible to put together a great bachelorette party without hiring sweaty strippers, getting the bride-to-be fall down drunk, then regretting the entire thing in the morning. Of course, whether or not you want to go with PG rated Disney, or a PG-rated bachlorette party is entirely your decision (especially if you happen to be the maid of honor). So, how do you decide if it's better to plan an X-Rated bachlorette party or a PG-rated on? You really need to look no further than the bride herself. Remember, this is all about her, not you. Hopefully you already know her pretty well at this point. Is she the sort of girl who wants to walk on the wild side before she takes the plunge, or will she end up being uncomfortable about the situation and regret it later? Some bridesmaids think the bride may be a bit uptight, but that it may not be a bad idea to let her hair down by watching some dude take his clothes off. A lot of times these types of plans blow up though, leaving just about everyone feeling uncomfortable and wanting to go get out of there (even the stripper). Bridesmaid Dresses Visited  By : Morgan Hamilton When a woman has the honor of being asked to be an attendant at a wedding, probably the first thing that pops into her head is the bridesmaid dresses. There are a whole bunch of horror stories about nasty looking dresses that were chosen as bridesmaid dresses. I have seen tons of awful looking gowns, the ones from the 80s seem to be especially hideous. There are still plenty of fine looking bridesmaid dresses out there, so be warned bridal attendants. I had the honor of paying the maid of honor for my best friend’s wedding and we recently checked out a bridal store to try on our gowns. The bride chose a few bridal gowns and she chose a few bridesmaid dresses in advance. It's always a smart thing to do when you can take care of everything in advance because you never know it's going to come up that it's really great to have time to adjust for those surprises. The Importance Of Custom Wedding Rings  By : Morgan Hamilton Have you finally found your soulmate? You know what I'm in, the one that makes your heart skip a beat? Well, I know one thing for certain, when it happens there is no mistaking it. The whole "seeing fireworks" thing isn't just a myth. There's just a natural attraction that magically brings you closer and closer together. And eventually that the day will come. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the bells are ringing. Your wedding day can certainly be the most memorable day of your life. Since this special day can sneak up on you rather quickly, it's a good idea to be prepared. Have you considered wedding rings yet? This can be a complex subject if you let it. You have your mind set on something, and then you no longer want it. You're considering one ring design, but then you're not sure if it's the right one for you. Yeah, that sounds all too familiar to me. Fortunately these days you're not limited to the relatively small choices of wedding bands available at your local jewelry stores. In fact, custom wedding rings are well within your reach. The Beauty Of Matching Wedding Bands  By : Morgan Hamilton Quite a few newlyweds to be choose to get matching wedding bands for their big wedding day. The history of the bride and groom wearing matching wedding bands dates back many years and is still very much alive and well today. Many couples prefer to design their own matching wedding bands. They may consult with a jewelry design professional who will take their vision and use it to create two rings that uniquely reflect their own specific tastes. Looking Your Best On The Big Day  By : Stacey Moore About 175 guests attend the average wedding, which means 350 eyes are locked on the bride as she walks down the aisle. That's 350 reasons-352, if you count the groom-for wanting to look your best on the big day. "It all comes down to three things," says Tina Johnson, editor-in-chief of Women's Health magazine. "Exercise, eat well and get plenty of sleep before the wedding." The magazine's new fitness DVD, "Women's Health: The Wedding Workout," offers these bridal tips: The Cost Of Getting Married  By : Stacey Moore Even if you don't have cold feet about marriage, odds are you're a little nervous about the cost of your wedding. The average ceremony costs between $20,000 and $25,000-up about 70 percent from 15 years ago, with nearly half of all couples spending more than they originally planned. Tips On Creating A Wedding To Remember  By : Stacey Moore Brides everywhere know that you don't need a fortune to look like a million dollars on your wedding day. The same holds true for the service and the reception. Experts say that with a little ingenuity and attention to detail, it's possible to put together an exotic event to remember for under $15,000. Work Magic With Winter Wedding Flowers  By : Stacey Moore If your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, you want it to be beautiful. Some of the most beautiful weddings happen in the winter: Snow crystals softly falling and towering evergreens sparkling against an evening sky while indoors, the bride and groom exchange vows amidst flickering firelight, fragrant pine and fresh flowers. Although only 13 percent of weddings take place in winter months, there are advantages to choosing this season. Churches, historic mansions and other sites are already festive for the holidays-and less likely to be booked for other weddings, as are your guests. You might even benefit from lower costs for wedding services at this time of year. Do-it-yourself Invitations Are The Latest Trend In Weddings  By : Stacey Moore Brides-to-be often envision a gala wedding, a la Brittany Murphy's, while working with a budget that includes college loans and a first mortgage. While the luxury honeymoon is tough to get for a steal, a savvy planner can create stunning invitations without spending a fortune. Initially attracted by price, wedding planners make the decision to use do-it-yourself (DIY) invitations based on time, flexibility and design. This style of invitations caters to couples who want to send a customized, quality invitation without a lot of cost and hassle. Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries  By : CD Mohatta The day of wedding that was awaited since long is gone. The couple has joined millions of other couples in the dull existence of life. A routine life with nothing exciting. Instead of flowers and love notes, they talk more of budgets, pipe leaks and groceries. That is life. The dreams are long over and one is facing the reality of life. The fairy tale romance is lost and day-to-day drudgery has taken its place. What a tragedy, but that is life. With arrival of children, the couple many a times forgets about its own existence and worries more about the way the child is growing up, the issues related to children's physical, mental and all-round growth and so on. Where is the place for the romance that they shared sometime ago? That is life. How To Make Powerful Wedding Wishes  By : CD Mohatta A wedding is a very special occasion. A couple deciding to live together forever till they live. Make a family, with children who may become leaders of tomorrow in their own fields. As the time goes forward, weddings are losing their special place. Who knows when the newly weds will file for divorce? Earlier it was not so simple. Divorces were not looked at as a possibility to be exercised easily. How does one wish a newly wedded couple? What are wishes? What is the role of wishes in a couple's life? Why do we wish them a happy life together? Let us examine. The first role of a wish is to join the couple in their happiness. Share the happiness. "Yes, I am very happy for both of you. I feel very happy myself on this beautiful occasion. I wish you a lovely life together. Please enjoy your life together. Fight your battles together and share your fruits of labor together. Please bring new children in this world. Make them happy citizens of a happy world." We have such thoughts and convey our thoughts to the couple in many words. Sometimes, it so happens that watching everybody wishing the couple, we all become mechanical in our wishes. The warmth gets lost. The words lose the deeper meaning and become more of a ceremony to be finished as soon as possible. Wedding Favors: 10 Custom Koozie Designs Guaranteed To Make A Splash  By : Gabriel Adams - Weddings are a time to remember. If you really want to be remembered for your wedding, then try customized Koozie's that the guests can keep. They can come in many different colors and can have pretty much any design you can possibly imagine on them. You can buy them with taste in mind, or if your families live a little on the wild side, there are always the “funny” koozie's. I am going to list the top 10 designs guaranteed to make a lasting impression. For the sake of keeping this a little more on the light side, I believe that you will enjoy these little laugh a minute blurbs from some of the best koozies online! Kool Koozie Ten: “Marriage is a 3-Ring Circus! Let the Show Begin!” The picture depicts three rings in the center of the text. The bride and groom's names appear on the koozie, with the date of the wedding. 5 Tips For Planning Your Weddi  By : Gabriel Adams - Perhaps the most exciting time of your life will be your wedding, the one perfect day that every young girl dreams of. The best chance of having that storybook wedding become a grown-up reality is with plenty of proper planning. If you are that grown-up little girl, are getting married to one or just happen to know one, this simple guide will outline helpful tips for planning what can be one of life's most stressful, although joyous occasions. 5 Awesome Wedding Favors  By : Gabriel Adams - Couples exchanging vows today want their wedding favors to be as unique as they are and express something personal about themselves. Thank your guests for sharing in this very special time by giving them a token of your appreciation that's thoughtful and memorable, a true reflection of your most important day. Wedding favors don’t have to end up costing more than the honeymoon does. In fact, just the opposite is true because favors that are simple and elegant, but meaningful, often convey your message best. And those that are personally made are increasingly popular and lend an extra special touch to any wedding by giving your friends and family the perfect souvenir of your big day. Preparing For A Wedding - A Husband’s View  By : Gabriel Adams - You finally got the courage to pop the question to your girlfriend, so you setup an unforgettable moment to ask her to be your wife. Everything went perfectly and she said yes. Now the hard part begins, planning the wedding. Many people think that the husband is exempt from all of the planning of the wedding, because the wife and her mother take care of all of the planning. However in my experience this is not completely true. When my wife and I were planning our wedding, I was involved with quite a few things that I never thought I would have been involved in. The first thing that I recommend doing is hiring a wedding planner. A wedding does not sound like a big deal, but for everything to work out the way you want it, you really need a professional to orchestrate all of the details. Also this will allow you and your fiancé the opportunity to enjoy the planning more, and to help not get too stressed out before the big day. Our wedding planner was extremely helpful, and when our flowers were running late, she took care of everything before my wife and I even noticed there was a problem. Tips For Planning A Great Wedding Reception  By : Gabriel Adams - A wedding reception is the party that is held after a wedding ceremony. These parties have become very important parts to any wedding. They allow members of each family to get together and converse with one another. To make your wedding even more memorable you should plan a good wedding reception. The most important thing to have for any reception is to have the right kind of atmosphere. Get some nice round tables and position them equally around a large room. This will allow each guest to be seated equally from each other and allow them to walk around and greet other guests without too much of a hassle. Our Experience Planning A Wedding Reception  By : Gabriel Adams - When my wife and I got married, we decided that we wanted to have a large wedding, not so much for the wedding itself, but for the reception afterward. We wanted to throw an unforgettable party after our wedding and make sure that everyone we loved would have a great time. However planning a wedding reception is not very easy, and also not very cheap. We put our heads together to make it special, but still keep it on a budget. We decided we would have our reception in one of the party rooms at a local hotel. This particular hotel had a great wedding reception package that allowed for you to have a certain number of people for one price. The price included decorations, cups, napkins, a dance floor, and all of the tables and chairs to fill the room. You might think that some of these things would be standard, but you will be surprised to find out that things like napkins and cups are usually charged separately from the rest of a package. Then we decided to get two kegs, some champagne punch, and some finger foods for the guests to munch on. Unique Wedding and Anniversary Gifts  By : Roberto Bell Have you been invited to a wedding or anniversary celebration? Do you plan to attend and want to give a gift that is beautiful and unique? Wedding Gift Ideas For Flower Girls  By : Natalie Aranda When you are planning your wedding, you are sure to be in desperate need of wedding gift ideas for everyone in your party! The special little girl that has the all important job of cascading your walkway with flowers on your wedding day deserves a special gift for her hard work! The flower girl in your wedding will likely be young and eager to perform her duties. The flower girl is one of the first impressions your guest will have of your wedding and you will want to make sure you honor her with a memento from the day. When choosing a gift for your flower girl, you should choose something simple, yet meaningful. Choose a nice piece of jewelry, such as a small set of pearls. This is an affordable choice that your flower girl can keep for years to come. Pearls can be worn at any age and this ensures she will have a way to cherish your big day with you for all time. Candy is always a fun gift for the little one in your life. Not only is it a great incentive for the flower girl to do her duties well, but she will love the thought! Any type of candy should do the trick, from formal mints to Kwanza candy, depending on the style and culture of the bride and groom! Effective Business Card Design For Wedding Planners  By : Natalie Aranda There are several things to consider in seeking an effective design for a business card for a Wedding Planner. First, it is important to remember that business cards are more than just a way to pass on contact information. They have a second function. It introduces you to your potential client and creates that critical first impression. It is also to have an understanding of how your profession relates to a person’s use of a business card. People do not marry or plan weddings on the spur of the moment. A business card that is glanced at and then discarded is not going to be very effective. Like many professional business cards, the wedding planner’s card needs to be saved, so that it can be readily available when the time comes that their services are actually needed. If you keep these considerations in mind, the design process is given some clear guidelines for making the card effective. Custom Business cards are going to create a much more favorable impression than plain black and white cards. A Wedding Planner should have one of the most impressive cards of any profession. The bride and her family are looking for someone to help make one day as special as it can be and a business card that is unforgettable is going to instill confidence in the client. If you can produce a beautiful, elegant, and impressive card, you should be able to do the same thing for a wedding. It is a chance to show off your good taste and your creativity. Plan A Honeymoon In A Private Villa  By : Natalie Aranda When celebrities get married and go on a honeymoon, they most often stay in private villas. You may think this is something that only the fabulously wealth can afford, but that is simply not the case. Spending your honeymoon in a private villa can be more affordable than you think. Like any other accommodations, there is quite a range of prices depending on the size and amenities of the location. A Chocolate Fountain For Your Wedding Reception.  By : Natalie Aranda Everyone likes chocolate. When you are planning your wedding reception and are thinking of adding something special that will delight and please your guests, one good suggestion is a chocolate fountain. The chocolate fountain is usually a stainless steel fountain arranged in several tiers that have a decreasing diameter as they rise upward. Melted chocolate is placed in the bottom of the fountain and rises through the center of the fountain via a corkscrew type device and cascades in a solid sheet of chocolate down over the tiers. The fountain acts as a giant fondue and a wide variety of treats can be placed along side the fountain and guests can use wooden skewers to dip the treats into the chocolate flow. The chocolate flows over and around the treat and coats the treat. Since the chocolate is kept in a melted state by an internal heater, when the food is removed from the fountain flow, the chocolate will harden slightly leaving a thin coating. Then the snack is ready to eat. Ideas For Planning A Valentine's Wedding  By : Natalie Aranda Valentine Day is an ideal day to have your wedding. It is the day devoted to romance and love. There are many Sussex Wedding venues that have the romantic setting, and the expertise to help you make your romantic wedding a reality. It will be very important to book your site early. Valentine Day is a popular day for weddings and it is highly likely that both East Sussex Wedding venues and West Sussex Wedding venues will be booked well in advance. The additional time you will have by booking early can be used to plan your wedding to put in some extra romantic touches that will make it a memorable day. Red is the color of Valentine Day and the use of this passionate and romantic color should be a major theme. This can be reflected in your attire. A white dress with red accents and an old fashion style is very romantic. The bridesmaid dresses can be various shades of pink and red as well. Even the groomsman could wear red ties with pink boutonnieres. A color scheme that utilizes red and pink, and lots of red hearts in the decorations will reinforce the romantic theme. How To Choose A Professional Wedding Photographer.  By : Natalie Aranda There are so many details involved in the planning of a wedding. This explains the use of Wedding directors to help sort it all out, and the large number of Sussex Wedding venues can provide experienced staffs that can make the task easier as well. You may be planning your nuptials in a West Sussex wedding venue or an East Sussex wedding venue, but in either case, you can be sure that there will be plenty of help in making sure you understand your choices. The problem, however, is that the ultimate decisions are going to be yours, and they are so very important in making your wedding match your dreams. One of these important decisions is your choice of a wedding photographer. Some couples content themselves by entrusting this vital function to a friend with a camera. This is usually going to be a big mistake. Your wedding photography is going to be something that remains throughout the duration of your marriage and will be the source of years of good memories. It is not something that should be treated lightly. You need to give this job to a professional photographer. Wedding Anniversary Gifts You’ll Remember For Years  By : Natalie Aranda There is most likely no event so imbued with tradition as a wedding. This applies to the celebration of the Anniversary of that special day as well. Lists have been complied that give suggested gift ideas for each anniversary from the first to the one hundredth. In fact, there are two lists as the older traditional items have given way to more modern items. If you were fortunate to have had a traditional Sussex wedding in one of the many spectacular Sussex wedding venues, you already have a strong sense of the aura of tradition that surrounds weddings and anniversaries in that area. It is possible that you might be looking to break with tradition just a little bit when it comes to anniversary gifts. One idea is to give a gift that not only will be remembered for years, but could even become a treasured family heirloom. How To Choose Wedding Reception Candy Favors  By : Natalie Aranda The choices that you need to make when planning your wedding reception can seem overwhelming. One thing to consider is what you will be passing out as wedding favors. Wedding favors are a great way to say thank you to your guests for sharing your special day. Many brides and grooms choose to give candy as their wedding favors. Candy is something that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. It is relatively inexpensive, and does not require a lot of work in order to have it ready for your guests. You have many choices when it comes to wedding candy. Chocolate candy is a popular choice. You can have candy bars made with personalized labels that include your names, your wedding date, and even a photograph. You can order these through wedding supply companies, or you could even make them yourself on a home computer. Small, individually wrapped pieces of chocolates can be placed in small gift bags and closed with a ribbon that matches your color scheme. Many brides are also choosing to make their own chocolate candy using wedding themed chocolate molds. You can find also find candy molds in various other shapes that might be appropriate for themed wedding receptions. How To Choose Chocolate Wedding Favors  By : Natalie Aranda Among the many different wedding favors and bridal gifts that, you can choose from for your upcoming event, taking into account World's Finest Chocolates, as a substitute for the traditional favor is an innovative idea that you must consider. There is an elegant Lindt Chocolate’s umbrella that easily could be transformed into the center of attention in a Wedding Favors’ table, and some Nestle chocolate miniatures are great instead of rice if you and your friends make original wedding crafts. Why Wedding Candies Are Shaped As Flowers?  By : Natalie Aranda Throughout time, flowers and brides have been closely associated to one another. In ancient Rome, a woman was ready for marriage at age 14 and her wedding veil had to be topped with flowers, which she had to gather herself. Wedding candy preserves the tradition of associating flowers with the most important day in a woman's life. Planning a wedding usually take several months and sometimes even a whole year or so, but candy comes and goes along the way. Bridal Beauty Secrets - Hair Care And Nail Care  By : Natalie Aranda The wedding ceremony is the most special and important moment in a woman's life. Since the very moment after the bride and groom have officially announced their engagement, wedding planning starts. Planning for the wedding is often taken cared by an experienced wedding planner - from wedding flowers, wedding music, wedding cakes, food. The bride will prepare months before for her big day to look picture-perfect. Bridal makeup tips, along with the proper hair care, skin care and nail care are the basics to look and feel that way. Hair care continues as an ordinary activity for women who desire healthy and radiant hairs, but it needs particular attention in accordance to the different wedding hairstyles. It is highly advisable to make the definite selection based on your wedding dress, face shape and personality. Diet and lifestyle reflect in both your skin and your hair too. The healthier your diet, the more beautiful you will look. Hair care should include a treatment with olive oil applied only on the hair's ends at bedtime and washing it off the next morning. Trim your hair every 4 to 5 weeks even if you are growing it for an updo, and do not brush it when it is wet. If you are fascinated by a undo or long hairstyle and don’t have time to grow, you can create instant beautiful hair styles with hair extensions. You should always wash, condition and moisturize your hair, including your human hair extension every 2 to 3 days. Your hair extensions will not receive the natural scalp oils so you will need to add moisturizing to your routine. The other option is to wear a lace front wig which could give you a beautiful long hairs too. Lace front wigs come in different length, color and styles, so choose the one that fits your wedding gown best. Perfect Wedding Flowers Of Four Seasons  By : Natalie Aranda Wedding flowers define the tune of a wedding. They reflect the preference of the wedding couple, highlight wedding dress, bridesmaids' dresses and bridal’s beauty, and create a loving atmosphere. When planning your wedding flowers you must consider them to be the bride’s arrangements, reflecting the spirit of her life's happiest day. From bouquets to decorations and wedding reception flowers. Many flowers are available anytime when brides seek fresh flowers, including a variety of carnations and roses, besides of gardenias, baby’s breath, snapdragons, stephanotis and ivy mainly used in wedding bouquets. The idea of choosing wedding flowers by season will make a hug difference. Most floral varieties are easily found year-round, but seasonal flowers are cheaper and easier to find, and give a seasonal and personal touch. Having a whole view of the flowers accessible throughout all seasons of the whole year may assist you to spend less money on wedding flowers and still permit you to choose the almost proper flowers for the special day. Wedding Flowers in spring to select from are tulips, violets, greenery, daffodils, lilacs, lilies and lily of the valley, fern, pansies, peonies, ivy, dogwoods, larkspur, tasty peas, irises, forsythia branches, hyacinth,, apple or cherry blossoms. How To Create Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles  By : Natalie Aranda Planning a wedding is not an easy task because it involves many small events and decisions to make concerning the big day, including wedding hairstyles. With the many wedding planners available everywhere, many brides believe there is a magic formula to determine what they should wear such as long hairstyles, short hairstyles, or even hair extensions. No, there is no such formula, nor right or wrong answers because it is YOUR wedding day, and only you can decide among the many wedding hairstyles, to make this day a big and unforgettable event that it is expected to be. Selecting the perfect hairstyle yourself should be an easy task because nobody better than you knows how good or bad you feel when you look in the mirror. How To Make Your Dream Wedding In The Exotics Of Jamaica  By : Groshan Fabiola (Author) Jamaica lies south of Cuba in the western half of the Caribbean. Jamaica is the perfect place for a vacation wedding or a Jamaican honeymoon. It was for several centuries under British rule and has maintained close ties with the United Kingdom since independence in 1962. Jamaica is among the most distinctive of Caribbean isles, primarily as the birthplace of Rastafarianism, which suffuses the culture, as does the music of the island's most famous native son Bob Marley. Jamaica prides itself on being a perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. Many resorts specialize in this market. Some, such as SuperClubs and Sandals (both known for their all-inclusive, couples-only resorts) even offer free wedding packages. The all-inclusive concept was born in Jamaica and no other destination has so successfully matured and marketed the concept. Thinking Outside The Box With Artistic Wedding Photography  By : Michelle Bery - Your wedding day is one of the most special, eagerly awaited days in your life; and often we spend a great deal of time and money to ensure that it is perfect in every way. Everything from the flowers to the food is given careful consideration in an effort to plan a cohesive and exciting event that is reflective of your personality. And nothing is more scrutinized than the photography – that which will be a lasting memory of your special day. Today’s sophisticated brides and grooms are looking to artistic wedding photography more and more – as a way to infuse their wedding with non-traditional style. Artistic wedding photography is photography that is approached with more than just “stand and pose pictures” in mind. Gone is the day of formal – and often stiff – wedding photography. Today’s photographers have ushered in a growing trend wherein they bring creative expression to the age-old craft of wedding photography. Choosing Contemporary Wedding Photography For Your Big Day  By : Michelle Bery - Your wedding day is a day that will live in your memory for a lifetime; but it will also live in the pictures captured throughout your wedding ceremony and reception. Choosing a photographer for your wedding is more than deciding who you want to be with you throughout the day; it’s choosing the style in which you want your wedding pictures to be presented. And many modern brides are choosing contemporary wedding photography. Contemporary wedding photography is defined by a modern approach to a traditional custom. While traditional wedding photography often captures a conglomerate of formally posed pictures, contemporary wedding photography often focuses on a more journalistic style of capturing photos. The result is a more candid style of photography that often captures moments that traditional photography tends to miss. Choosing Contemporary Wedding Photography For Your Big Day  By : Michelle Bery - Your wedding day is a day that will live in your memory for a lifetime; but it will also live in the pictures captured throughout your wedding ceremony and reception. Choosing a photographer for your wedding is more than deciding who you want to be with you throughout the day; it’s choosing the style in which you want your wedding pictures to be presented. And many modern brides are choosing contemporary wedding photography. Contemporary wedding photography is defined by a modern approach to a traditional custom. While traditional wedding photography often captures a conglomerate of formally posed pictures, contemporary wedding photography often focuses on a more journalistic style of capturing photos. The result is a more candid style of photography that often captures moments that traditional photography tends to miss. The Good Times Are Guaranteed By The Wedding Singer  By : Kirsten Hawkins There are three things that all wedding receptions must include to turn out as memorable and successful events. The three “G’s” of good food, good times, and good entertainment will make your wedding reception into an event enjoyed by all who attend. Generally taking care of the first and third of these concepts will guarantee the second. Good food is generally attained by hiring a competent caterer and not serving okra. Good entertainment brings with it a number of options and, unfortunately, none are ever ensured to be as good as they purport. One entertainment option for wedding receptions is the wedding singer. For far less than you’d pay a band and a bit more than you can expect to pay a DJ, you can get an entertainer that is a master of ceremonies, singer, and comedian all rolled into one. Popularized by Adam Sandler’s 1998 film The Wedding Singer, the person fulfilling this role at your reception will entertain you and your guests from start to finish. The wedding singer keeps the “show” aspect of the reception rolling along smoothly by providing music for dancing, and introducing various aspects of the reception such as the throwing of the bouquet/garter, and the unwrapping of wedding gifts. A good wedding singer will be the life of the party, keeping everyone in a good mood and having a good time by filling the lulls with witty comments and by singing his heart out. Some wedding singers will also have the guests sing, making parts of the reception a kind of karaoke party. Everyone loves karaoke. Even those who claim to despise it actually have a tiny Mel Torme, David Lee Roth, or Richard Cheese deep inside them just aching to get out. The wedding singer will bring this out in people. The Advantages Of Professional Wedding Photography  By : Kirsten Hawkins An important aspect of planning the events and preparations for your wedding lies in the selection of a photographer. Some people are intimidated by the concept of arranging for professional wedding photography because they fear the cost will be too exorbitant. Professional wedding photography is certainly not cheap, but it is one of those things in life where the old adage “you get what you pay for” is certainly true. You can use an amateur for your wedding photos if you so desire, but the difference in the end result will be readily apparent. Still, there are ways to get good quality wedding photography, performed by a professional, and still have enough cash left for the honeymoon. When selecting a professional to handle your wedding photography, price will be a factor in your decision. While you get what you pay for, there is no reason to pay more than you have to. Before deciding on any one photographer or photo studio, do some comparisons. Look at the sample photos that you are shown and ask if they have samples you can take with you. Compare the look of the photos from each photographer with one another. If you find two that seem to be of similar quality but with vastly different prices, then the decision is easy. Obviously the less costly photographer can do the same or similar work for less. Special Considerations For A Garden Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins Every bride and groom who decides to have their wedding outside of a church usually already have a good idea of where they want their ceremony preformed. Many couples have planned their wedding in a park or beautiful garden area. If you are trying to decide where you want to make your memories, here are a few considerations to think about if a garden wedding is on your list. Many things should be thought about before planning your garden wedding; however the biggest factor that could ruin your dream garden is the weather. It’s okay to go ahead with your plans as is, however you should have a backup location chosen or be prepared to set up a tent in the event the weatherman has made a mistake! You can also talk to your florist about weatherizing flowers and helping to protect them in the event bad weather should become a factor. Mother Nature cannot create magic, so using common sense is necessary. Take Advantage Of A Free Wedding Planner  By : Kirsten Hawkins Planning and organizing a wedding can be an incredibly stressful, albeit rewarding, job to do. When you’re involved in such a massive undertaking, it is advisable to obtain help and assistance from wherever it is offered. One place that such assistance is offered is one you may not have considered in the past as a source of assistance with wedding planning: online. The Internet actually can serve as a tremendous resource for all things related to planning a wedding and several web sites exist to act as a wedding planner. Many of these are completely free to use. The Internet is primarily an advertising tool, remember, so your “free” wedding planner online may not really be free. Anytime you get something for nothing on the Internet you can be expected to be bombarded by advertising. For all of the assistance something as simple as an online or printable wedding planner provides, however, being targeted by a few ads (and the ads are obviously related to something you’re interested in at this time anyway: wedding related services and merchandise) is an acceptable trade off for most people. Roaring Twenties Wedding Theme  By : Kirsten Hawkins Whether it’s the Great Gatsby or the look of gangsters, a roaring twenties wedding theme can add a fun and unusual spin to any wedding. If you are interested in being united in the look of the twenties, here are some different ideas to get you started. The 1920’s had a style all its own and with a twenties wedding theme, planning will be enjoyable and memorable. Start by transforming your wedding party into an era of “speakeasy” with costumes resembling Eliot Ness, Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Bugsy Malone, and John Dillinger. You and your future husband can also think about dressing yourselves up as Bonnie and Clyde. Planning A Beach Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins A sandy beach, the sound of waves, the smell of fresh air and a gentle breeze blowing through your hair. Although romantic and memorable, there are details to pay attention to if you are planning a beach wedding. Before choosing a specific location for your beach wedding, check weather climates for the date you want to get married on. It would be more than a memorable wedding if you reserved your wedding date for hurricane season! Plan A Western Themed Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins Whoever said that planning a wedding had to be serious and stressful? With a western themed wedding, you can experience a whole new idea together while making it as unique as you want it to be. For a western themed wedding, location is everything. Think about having your wedding in an “old west town”, which are located throughout the Midwest and usually offer wedding packages at a cost. You can also find an open prairie and use tents and backdrops that you have designed yourselves. Or just decorate an old country church and reception hall. The important thing is to find your own style and preferences and then incorporate them into your wedding. Maui Weddings Are Something To Behold  By : Kirsten Hawkins Sun, sand and surf on a tropical island paradise is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The Hawaiian Islands have it all and the island of Maui has it in spades. Maui is the perfect place for a vacation, the perfect place for a honeymoon, and the perfect place for a wedding. What could be more romantic, exotic, and exciting than a beautiful Maui wedding? In fact, with the costs of destination weddings dropping steadily, many couples are choosing to travel to this beautiful island specifically to get married in this amazing tropical location. Maui weddings are as breathtakingly romantic and astounding as anyone could ever hope their wedding could be and they’re much more affordable than you might think. Should you choose to have your wedding in this fun and exciting location, the first thing you want to do is search for a Maui travel package. The price of travel and hotel accommodations may surprise you once you start looking into them. Contact a travel agent to see what kind of a package deal you can get on air travel and hotel rates. Booking your airfare and hotel stay together this way is bound to save you money as compared to purchasing them separately. All too often people will find what they think is a great price on a hotel room only to find that they can’t afford the airfare, and vice versa. Using a travel agent to book them together can save you a considerable percentage. Remember that booking far in advance will usually get you the best rates and that you’re always going to get a better price during the off season. Matrimony In The Digital Age: Wedding Web Sites  By : Kirsten Hawkins There’s a new method of keeping your wedding memories alive that is gaining popularity among the young couples of today: the wedding web site. Wedding web sites are an online collection of images and stories detailing every facet of a wedding. Everything from choosing bridesmaids’ dresses to ordering the cake and hiring the band is recorded and included on the wedding web site. Many couples keep their wedding web sites up and running after the wedding to serve as a sort of interactive online wedding album, hosting pictures from the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon. One of the nice things about creating a wedding web site for yourself is the flexibility that the process offers. You can include as much or as little information about your wedding as you like. The site can be used as an electronic go-between, keeping family and friends updated and informed about the tasks you’re completing in preparation for your wedding day, informing your guests of any last minute changes in planning, and letting everyone know details such as where you’re registered for wedding gifts. The site can include a “blog” that you can update as often as you like, allowing you to share every detail of your wedding experience if you so choose. You can also offer your guests the ability to R.S.V.P. online, put up guest lists so everyone knows who’s coming to your special event, and post an interesting history that describes how the two of you met, how long you dated, how he “popped the question,” and any other amusing or romantic anecdotes you desire. Marriage In The Virgin Islands: St. Thomas Weddings  By : Kirsten Hawkins To say that St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands is a beautiful place is akin to saying that Cindy Margolis is a beautiful woman. You get an idea of what the person making the statement is trying to convey, but the term “beautiful” doesn’t quite do the subject justice. St. Thomas transcends beauty and supercedes even our best definitions of the very concept. St. Thomas is home to sparkling waters, breathtaking tropical landscapes, and wonderful weather year-round. Can you think of a better place to get married? A St. Thomas wedding is an experience that will leave you reeling in romance for years to come and give you beautiful memories for the rest of your life. As with any destination wedding, the key to your perfect St. Thomas wedding is in finding the best experience at the best price. Dealing with a travel agent to put together a package for hotel and travel arrangements is always the best and least expensive way to go. The agent can find deals that simply are not available to the general public, getting you to the islands for much less than you would have thought possible. Be sure to try and arrange for one of the impressive air or sea tours of the islands while you’re at it, the US Virgin Islands possess a beauty that simply has to be experienced. Making The Most Of Your Wedding: The Wedding Vows  By : Kirsten Hawkins There is no doubt that planning a wedding can be one of the most daunting tasks a person can undergo. Since the majority of the work traditionally falls upon the bride and her family (let’s face it, the guys, largely, just don’t care if the flowers are yellow and pink, canary and magenta, or goldenrod and cherry) it is always a good idea to have the assistance of a professional wedding planner or at least a trusted friend or relative to help keep all of the details in order. That assistant can take care of everything from ordering the cake to making sure the reception seating arrangement is in order and Uncle Herbert is as far from the bar as possible while Aunt Helen and Aunt Gertrude won’t come in contact with one another at all. One thing that will be entirely up to the happy couple, however, is the decision on the wedding vows. This is one aspect of the event that the groom will have to participate in as well. The traditional wedding vows are immortal and familiar to us all. We’ve all heard the phrase “to love, honor, and cherish,” a million times before and, regardless of race, religion, or nationality, we all immediately associate these words with the marriage ceremony. There is nothing wrong with that. The traditional wedding vows are powerful words of love and commitment and, if you like those vows and they hold a special place in your heart, then you should feel free to include them in your wedding ceremony. Making A Wedding Speech  By : Kirsten Hawkins Sooner or later, at some point in your life, you may be called upon to speak at someone’s wedding. Perhaps you’ll be the proud father of the bride or someone’s best man. Whatever the case may be, it can be a good idea to know how to make the appropriate wedding speech. Some people may think these points are obvious, but they’re not the ones that are giving the speech. If you’re not much for public speaking, you may find these tips helpful if you ever have to speak at someone’s wedding. Keep it Short: Literary Readings Make Weddings Special  By : Kirsten Hawkins There are so many options available today to help make weddings special that the happy couple planning their marriage ceremony may have to make some difficult choices as far as just what features to include. One semi-traditional aspect of the wedding ceremony that can help lend a spark of romance to the event is the literary wedding reading. Recitation of romantic poetry, heartfelt prose, or Shakespearean verse during the wedding ceremony can add a refined touch to an already beautiful occasion. Selections of wedding readings can run the gamut of available literature; from writings as old as Biblical passages to the more modern works of authors and poets like Amy Tan and Maya Angelou. Any piece that relates a theme of love, devotion, or commitment can be appropriate as a wedding reading. The choice, really, is up to the couple as far as what they’d like to have as a wedding reading. Following are some traditional, modern, and more unusual wedding readings. Japanese Wedding Theme  By : Kirsten Hawkins Japanese weddings, although very expensive are very elegant and serene. If you are choosing a Japanese theme for your wedding, think about ways to achieve the authentic look at a fraction of the price. For a Japanese wedding theme begin with the bride’s attire. Traditionally, a bride in Japan wears a white silk kimono, which can cost up to twenty five thousand dollars to purchase. With a good seamstress, a kimono can be made from white silk. A groom wears a haori on the top and a hakama on the bottom, all in black. The bride will usually change into different kimonos up to five times during the wedding day. Although not required, some Japanese brides wear wigs as part of the tradition of the kimono wedding dress. The wig is heavily decorated in artificial flowers, gold combs and pearls. The wedding party will also dress in kimono’s, usually in a color chosen by the bride. Destination Weddings: No Longer Reserved For The Wealthy  By : Kirsten Hawkins For a long time the destination wedding, a wedding combined with a vacation for the couple, wedding party, and guests, was an exotic treat attainable only by the extremely wealthy. This is no longer the case as destination weddings have, in recent years, become an attainable and attractive alternative for more and more couples seeking to put an enjoyable romantic spin on their nuptial occasion. Destination wedding planners like to advertise that the destination wedding can cost thousands less than a traditional wedding. While this may or may not be true, depending on what a particular couple plans to spend on their traditional wedding as opposed to what they’ll have to spend for a destination wedding, it is certainly a fact that a destination wedding is no longer completely out of the question for the average couple. If you’re interested in celebrating your own marriage ceremony with a destination wedding, here are some helpful pointers that can have you enjoying your wedding in a vacation locale without completely emptying the coffers. Your Destination Doesn’t Have to be Distant: Destination Weddings  By : Kirsten Hawkins No matter where you and your future groom are wed, your wedding will have the same meaning and give you the same new start to a beautiful beginning together, however destination weddings can add a little extra touch to the wedding of your dreams. When planning a destination wedding talk about different places where you would like to be united. An advantage to having a destination wedding is being able to have your ceremony and honeymoon in the same location. One way to get some ideas about where to hold your destination wedding is to check out some of the different resort locations on the internet. Most resorts offer wedding packages that have everything included, even a wedding planner. All you need to do is provide the bride and groom! If you want more control over your big day use these tips and ideas for planning one of the biggest days in your life. Converting Your Wedding Videos To Dvd  By : Kirsten Hawkins Technology marches ever onward and, as it does, it carries us right along with it. In the early 1980’s, as VCR’s dropped in price and appeared in more and more homes, there was a sudden mass appeal for people to have their old Super 8 home movies converted to video cassette. Video tapes last far longer than film and it just made sense to convert those old reels into a more watchable and compact format. People brought their movies of their baby’s first steps, birthday parties, and weddings and turned them into video tapes. Not long after that, video cameras became cost effective for people to buy and those old super 8 cameras and projectors went the way of the dodo. People began using video tape for everything and the wedding video was born. Technology has shifted yet again, folks. You may have noticed less and less video tapes at your local Blockbuster store. The medium is becoming extinct, replaced by DVD. Guess what? It’s time to convert yet again. DVD discs last far longer than video tape, offer higher quality picture and sound, and can run longer than video cassettes. By converting your wedding videos to DVD you can ensure that the memories you saved will last even longer. Come To Vegas For An Elvis Wedding!  By : Kirsten Hawkins Las Vegas is known for a great many things, not the least of which are Elvis Presley and weddings. Elvis is literally everywhere in Vegas. There’s a museum full of Elvis memorabilia and most of the hotels have some kind of Elvis presence. Weddings are as much a part of Vegas as Elvis is. About 100,000 wedding ceremonies are performed each year in Las Vegas and there are wedding chapels all over town. With so many weddings and so much Elvis it seems only natural that the denizens of Las Vegas came up with a way to merge the two into a bizarre yet popular hybrid known as the Elvis Wedding. Elvis Weddings have been available at a number of Vegas chapels for quite some time. The concept that seems like a bad sitcom joke is actually quite popular in Vegas and couples show up every day to be married by Elvis, serenaded by Elvis, picked up in a limousine driven by Elvis, or accompanied on a tandem bicycle by Elvis. One chapel offers the option of having Elvis give away the Bride. The Elvis wedding is nothing short of a unique experience. And that experience is offered at just under a dozen chapels on and off the Strip. Some of the chapels themselves seem designed around the Elvis Wedding. If you’re getting married at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel or the Graceland Wedding Chapel, you pretty much have to expect an appearance by The King. The Viva Las Vegas chapel offers a “Blue Hawaii” Elvis Wedding that includes a Priscilla impersonator. Choosing Your Wedding Dress  By : Kirsten Hawkins He’s proposed and it is time to make a decision on the most important detail of every little girl’s dream: the wedding dress. Should it be sleeveless, short, long, lacey, sequined or plain? So many questions to ask yourself, although you are sure of one thing, it needs to be perfect. As soon as the planning begins for the big day, choosing your wedding dress becomes somewhat of an urgency for most brides, who do not want to wait until the last minute. While dealing with wedding stress and preparations, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to try on different styles and find the one who says “you”. Four Quick Tuxedo Renting Tips  By : James C Renting a tuxedo can be a strange task if you have never done it before. If you are renting a tuxedo for the first time there are a few things you can do to make it an easy chore. Keep reading this article to get four quick tuxedo rental tips. The first tip and perhaps the most important one is to rent your tuxedo well in advance of your event. Try to rent it at least a month before your event, three months if possible. This assures you that the trendiest and most popular styles are still available. If you wait too long you might have to settle with a less attractive tuxedo. Should You Buy Artificial Or Real Flowers?  By : James C Brides have many decisions to make when planning their wedding. You have to make a decision on catering, on hiring a band, on the reception hall and the list goes on and on. One important decision you have to make is about the flowers. You have to decide what type of flowers and you have to decide whether you want real ones or silk ones. Keep reading this article to learn some information that might help you make up your mind. Real flowers are the traditional way to go and have some definite advantages. For starters they will of course look more natural since they are natural. For some people his may be the only thing that is important. Also they will have the natural smell of flowers. This is something that is hard to duplicate with perfumes or scents. You also might have more variety with real flowers since not all flower types may be available in a realistic silk form. Some natural flowers are just hard to duplicate. Good Tips On Planning Your Wedding  By : Dalvin Rumsey Planning a wedding is not such an easy task. It takes over 250 hours to plan the average wedding, with many of the great finishing touches being left till 30 days - 1 day to the wedding day itself. Meticulous planning id required to achieve a great outcome and it takes the professional wedding and event planner to help achieve this. Films, book and magazines are no stranger to such appearances. More and more brides decide to leave the whole responsibility of wedding planning to a person who really knows what they are doing! Nobody wants to spend thousands on a guess work, weddings definatly calls for the wedding planner who would not onlyh help you realise your dream wedding, these days would also help you in saving money too. Gone are the days when wedding planners were or wer thought to be expensive; wedding planners now offer various different packages to suit every pocket, almost without compromising on what you get. Celebrity Style Wedding Dresses, Evening Dresses And Jewellery  By : Dalvin Rumsey Celebrities are continuously in the spotlight, dazzling and looking more and more glamourous thus making mere mortals drool and want to be like them. These days, brides want more than just 'trends' or 'designer' to be the reason for their choice of wedding dress or jewellery; they love to be inspired especially by a celebrity. Today's bride feels she would look her best of course ina dress that she'd be comfortable in and have always dreamed of, but all this is thrown our of the window the moment she finds a celebrity lookalike wedding dress. Who could blame the bride, afterall celebrities have access to stylists who have researched the best from the best and model the best for the the world including the bride to see and drool over. Very few suppliers have taken note of this change and implementing celebrity style evening dresses, wedding dresses and jewllery in their line of stock. Today's bride is very demanding and will stop at nothing to get what she wants; she wants to make an amazing fashion statement, look her best on her wedding day, and what better way to do this than to play it safe wearing a celebrity lookalike wedding dress or jewellery. Should You Use Chair Covers Or Not  By : Dalvin Rumsey Every bride wants her wedding to be special and sophisticated, while showing her sense of style and reflect the theme or vision she has for her wedding. This is the reason why one of the most interesting developments in the wedding industry over the last few years is the large range of solutions regarding the style of weddings. Chair covers are an excellent choice for any styling issue and this is why so many brides decide to hire such things to spice up their wedding reception. The Role Of Chair Covers & Other Linen In Weddings & Events  By : Dalvin Rumsey Not only do linen light up your venue, they can also be used to make a statement, defining the occassion expecially special occassions sush as weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, corporate events and more. You will be amazed at the difference and transformation you will see on a before and after picture of a venue without and with chair covers. Today many brides and event planners have grown to realise the need for linen in their venues, they have also become quite fearless of colours in linen and tend to go for unusual colours or colours suite their theme. Their main purpose is to charm the eyes of anyone and add a lavish and polished look to just about any venue; whether it be a modest community hall, a back garden or the biggest and pricest of venues, linen will always be needed to add the finishing statement. These days you will find that the range available on the market is incredibly huge, formerly stadard polyester was the most common, but now the suppliers have become more adventurous adding beadings, luxury patterns such as brocade and damask, embroidery, frills and more in all colours possible. The styles and patterns are truly endless. When you want to add shimmer to a room, satin is one of the most popular choices. When you use satin chair covers and table linen together, the outcome is a huge outburst of great light reflection - the satin fabric reflects to every bit of light that is around it, you can only imagine what this would look like in a ballroom set for a wedding or event. This can look very cosmopolitan and certainly suits the chic minded individual. Another fantastic linen which many seem to ignore or may not have noticed is the richly embroided table overlays. This trend dates back to the 1950's, although during this time more lace fabrics was used as table linen. There is nothing more sophisticated than a rich table cover, for your guests to sit around and eat on too. Cinderella Carriage - Romantic Moments  By : Dalvin Rumsey Organising your wedding transportation? There are some things you must consider, regarding the way to get to your church or wedding venue. Even if you are lucky enough to be living close enough to walk to church, you will still need at least one vehicle to get you to your place of marriage. Whether arriving at your wedding in a limousine, a vintage car or in a horse drawn carriage, you will most certainly have to consider cost, distance and style of your choice. When speaking about the distance to the venue from your home, there are two possibilities; the first one applies when the distance is short, in this case only one vehicle may be necessary, which can do more than one journey. It will take your bridesmaids and mum first and come back for you and your dad or anyone who is giving you away. On the other hand, for venues further away, more than one vehicle will most likely be required. Using Cookie Favors For Your Wedding  By : Dalvin Rumsey No matter the culture or country, there are some things that never change: the traditional wedding cookies. Each of them is rather the same in consistency and taste familiar. This tradition of wedding cookies has been adapted by the United States and other cultures. They are a great gift to share with your wedding guests. There are many kinds of wedding cookies available on the market, they can range from individual cookies in the shape of wedding cakes with decorative colored frosting, to a variety of cookies placed inside boxes arranged to look like the ascending layers of a wedding cake. Tips On Decorating Your Wedding Venues  By : Dalvin Rumsey Decoration is very important in any wedding. There are few good companies offering decoration services and can help you achieve the fantasy room you want created. Choose wisely, ask them about what wou will be getting, don't be embarassed, afterall it's your wedding and you want to know all of the details. The best way to start is to sourse out the best through a referral or portfolio that they have. Some new decorators can also prove ot be good but be sure of what they can do before you lt them handle decorating an important day as your wedding day. You will also want to know a few rules about their services: what happens if you do not like what they have done in your venue(s)? What if you decide to cancel at the last minute, will you be entitles ot any refunds? etc. If you could think of it, ask it! it's your wedding and nobody else's, keeping in any worries is will only make you more nervous and nothing brings up nevers already as weddings do, so you'll be topping upon this. Selecting The Perfect Jewelry For Your Wedding  By : Dalvin Rumsey Weddings are generally a formal occasion, when accessories are highly important. The bride's jewellery should match her wedding theme, and must suit the important occassion. Some brides like the elaborate type jewellery and others prefer the simple type. No matter what should the bride makes, it should be something special to admire in her wedding photos in years to come. A simple rule in choosing a good jewellery for a wedding is 'simple, but still elegant. A wedding gown with much glitter and detailing would call for a simpler bridal jewellery, while a plain or simpler wedding dress allows for both choices; simple or elaborate jewelries. Top 5 Wedding Etiquette Issues  By : Dalvin Rumsey The engagement and the wedding are two of the most important events in a person�s life. They are pretty stressful events, as you must prepare all the necessary things in order for the guests to have a wonderful time. You must keep up with the latest trends in organizing everything. There is no rule regarding etiquette that must absolutely be followed and no one to know them all! The most important thing you must keep in mind is the fact that etiquette is above all about treating people with courtesy and making them feel comfortable. When an etiquette question occurs, you must consider the feelings of those who will be affected. 2008 Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable Receive Highest Safety Ratings  By : Anthony Fontanelle In the crowded car market, it is hard to choose from different car models offered by car manufacturers. For car buyers, they need to consider different attributes of the cars they are looking at to buy. In a recent survey, it was found out that among the top things car buyers look for in their next vehicle is safety and this category goes right along with performance and fuel efficiency. That is why car manufacturers are hard at work to develop and produce safe cars for the car buying public. The Ford Motor Company is one of the leading innovators when it comes to safety, after all, the Volvo brand goes under the company’s Premiere Auto Group (PAG). For the 2008 model year, two vehicles from the company have already been given the highest safety ratings. Bmw Delivers World’s First Hydrogen-powered Saloon  By : Anthony Fontanelle Direct from its factory in the United Kingdom, BMW delivers the world’s first fleet of the world’s first hydrogen-powered emissions-free luxury saloons - the Hydrogen 7. The saloon is based on the chassis of the standard 7-series but its engine is designed to run on gasoline or hydrogen (bivalent). In hydrogen mode, the saloon emits nothing more than water vapor. Next week, ‘Clean Energy’ will arrive to the UK with the rolling out eight BMW Hydrogen 7 cars. The virtually emissions-free luxury saloons, also flaunting enhanced BMW brake boosters and other power parts, form part of a total fleet of a hundred Hydrogen 7 models that are a major landmark in the automaker’s CleanEnergy programme. For the first time, Hydrogen 7 models have been delivered on the ‘standard’ 7 Series production line and will be used in normal daily driving in the UK. Wedding Dress Cleaning Tips  By : dave (Author) * You should aim to dry clean your dress as soon as you can after your wedding. This helps avoid the danger of untreated stains becoming oxidised and increases the likelihood of successful cleaning. * Always have the dress dry cleaned prior to storage, even if the dress looks clean stains such as perspiration and drinks stains can evaporate, but over time begin to affect the fabric. * On the day avoid rubbing stains, if you spill something on your dress blot it gently, rubbing can damage the fabric permanently. As far as stain removal goes – give the dry cleaner the first chance to remove the stains. Use This Simple Process To Choose The Perfect Groomsmen Gifts  By : dave (Author) With so many details to handle for your Big Day, it can be easy to rush when it comes to choosing your groomsmen gifts. There are many standard gifts that you can easily give that will be appreciated, but will they stand apart as special, and even more importantly, will they really thank your groomsmen for being there for you and serve as a reminder of this important relationship? With just a little thought, traditional items, such as hip flasks or cuff links, when selected as your groomsmen gifts can have personal meaning and become treasured items, even heirlooms to be passed down, for each of the recipients. Top 5 Ideas For Personalized Wedding Favors For Spring Of 2006  By : dave (Author) Are you completely bored with seeing the same old key chains and candies whenever you go shopping for wedding favors? Even the most boring wedding favors can be made remarkable with a little bit of thought and effort on your part. Personalized wedding favors are all the rage. Taking the effort to personalize a wedding favor indicates to the guest that you care and appreciate their presence. Here are the top 5 ideas for personalized wedding favors. The Etiquette On Distributing Wedding Favors  By : dave (Author) Making a faux pas during the wedding ceremony or at the wedding reception is every bride's nightmare. It is best to acquaint yourself with the etiquette related to various wedding traditions so there is no chance of a goof up. Distributing wedding favors can also get tricky if you don't know what to do. Here are some tips on handling different wedding favor situations. - The classic distribution of wedding favors requires you to place one favor at each place setting. For this kind of distribution you need to purchase one favor for each guest including children. You also want to buy some extras in case of damage or unexpected guests. An excess of 5% of the expected wedding guests is recommended. It's better to have a few leftover favors than to seat guests without favors. How To Choose The Right Wedding Decorations For Your Special Day  By : Gregg Hall When you are planning to have a get together or party decorations are something that you need to think about. No party is complete without decorations, whether it be a birthday party, or a wedding, or a graduation, or even a school dance. The decorations you choose will help you set the mood for the whole event. There are couple different ways you can go about getting or making your decorations for your special event. What Save The Date Cards Are And Why You May Want Them In Your Wedding Plans  By : Gregg Hall Getting engaged and married is a wonderful, but sometimes very stressful time. There are so many things to think about. When and where is the wedding going to be, who to invite, what colors to use, what to eat, who is going to make the cake and the food, will there be a dance, and who will provide the music? There are all kinds of questions to be answered and dealt with. Not everything has to be so stressful; some of the preparations can be fun. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

SIGN UP FOR FREE   Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service   Most Recent Articles Wedding Planning: A Must To Cherish The Memories Forever  By : Javier Fuller Congratulations! Finally you are all set to enter into the wedlock. You have already finalized the date and now you are gearing up to plan your wedding ceremony. And I know, you want the occasion to be the best occasion of your life. For that you don't want to leave anything with imperfection. A wedding planning with assistance of a reputed wedding planner would be of great help in your quest to make your wedding an unforgettable event for not only you and your spouse but all guests. The first and the foremost thing is to decide what kind of wedding you are planning for yourself. You must be clear about the theme that you would love to assign to your wedding. Wedding Vows: Say Your Heart To Your Soul  By : Javier Fuller A wedding marks a new beginning for couples and no beginning could be perfect without firm resolution and commitment. The beautiful and soul stirring ritual of wedding vows is an opportunity for the couple to offer their solemness towards betterment of conjugal relationship. Couples also see it as an opportunity to woo each other and set the romantic mood for the impending wedding night. The custom is also said to have some religious connections to it. Conventional ways of offering the vow have taken a back seat and unique wedding vows are the choice of modern day couples. Vows happen to be an open expression of couple's mutual love. It is a preferred practice to simply let your heart speak while offering the vow. Once you leave your heart to freely pour out words, probably your finest expressions would come out. And it may make your spouse and guests overwhelmed with the piousness and beauty of this union. Wedding Planning: Have A Checklist Of Things In Advance  By : Javier Fuller So finally you have made the decision to tie a knot with your beloved, to turn your relationship into a descent matrimonial fixture. But to caution you, there are many other important things and decisions still remaining. So gear up and start planning for your big day. These days, weddings have in a large way become an exorbitant affair, opulent in every way. So planning and budgeting becomes a prerequisite. So final decision of how your wedding should be planned, the moolah factor has to say it all. Wedding Invitation: How To Choose/design One?  By : Javier Fuller A beautifully scripted wedding invitation happens to turn on your invitees and they may feel compelled to attend your wedding. However a bad invitation may affect their decision on making a presence at your wedding. So you need to be equally attentive on invitation like other aspects of wedding. Most often a wedding invitation is considered as reflection of couple's life style and the kind of marriage they are planning for themselves. All in all, a wedding invitation could set or break the mood of your guests for your wedding. A personalized and unique invitation is what all couples long for. In your quest to come up with a unique marriage invitation, you need to look at what you would love to communicate to your family and friends with your best possible expressions while inviting them on your wedding. And of course invitation must have a tinge of the theme that you have set for your wedding. Wedding Gifts: To Bless The Couple And Tell Them How Much They Mean To You  By : Javier Fuller A wedding happens to be a very special occasion for not only the couple but all who love them including relatives, friends and other well wishers. They can't really hide out their happiness over most beautiful moments of the couple's life. Overwhelmed with the joy of seeing their son, daughter or friend enter into the wed lock, they often turn up at wedding party with gifts to bless the duo. These gifts reflect solidarity and affection towards the couple on most special occasion of their life. If you are the one looking for a wedding gift for someone who is really special to you, you must ponder over his/her choices and fetishes. This is probably the best opportunity to let the couple know that how much they mean to you. So don't let this opportunity go out of your hand and offer a gift that could make them feel very special about you. How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Gown?  By : Javier Fuller There is a dizzying array of choices before a would-be bride, while she is out for shopping. Choosing the right type of wedding dress is as difficult as giving an exam. On that special day you need to stand out with a perfect attire, just the right mix of everything, beauty and elegance. Here are some factors that will help you choose the perfect wedding gown as per the theme of your wedding party. Wedding Planning: A Complete Guide On Wedding Invitation Cards  By : Javier Fuller A wedding invitaion or a card is a simple letter asking the recipient to attend the wedding. These invitations are generally mailed out six to eight weeks before the finalised wedding date. So once you are engaged and the dates are planned for the various occassions, the next big step that follows is to decide upon the wedding invitations. Everything has to be the perfect, including your wedding cards. They are important part in setting your mood right for your special day. From invitations that are handcrafted to the formal ones, cards with raised letters on it or the one having engraved styles, there are numerous beautiful wedding invitations available to match the style and theme of your wedding. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are wedding cards to compliment the taste of everyone. Win Your Guests With Unique Wedding Favors  By : Javier Fuller Wedding is a season of joy and excitement. Members of the family, close relatives and friends come together and share that excitement. It is the time for gourmet food, exorbitant attires, boisterous environment and the wedding favors. Wedding favors are the gifts of appreciation and gratitude by the groom and the bride on the day of their wedding or the wedding reception to their guests. Today, this trend has become very common and necessary. Gifts to the guests are shared in all cultures world over, making it an essential part of the whole wedding process. Choose Wedding Songs To Your Heart’s Delight  By : Robert Palmer A marriage ceremony is always meant for fervor, joy, festivity and merry making. And no festivity and merry making is complete without the music bash matching to the magnitude and scale of the celebration. How can you spare the celebration of love and union- weddingfrom it? Well, there are a good number of special songs that are meant to be played on wedding occasion. You can short-list a few of them for your wedding. Spellbinding influence of these songs would make your D-day unforgettable for many. Planning Wedding: Beautiful Floral Arrangements To Cast Magical Spell On The Guests  By : Javier Fuller A wedding is a part of perhaps the most beautiful moments of a couple's life. And every couple strives to make this occasion as beautiful as they can. In order to enhance beauty of the occasion, what really come in handy are flowers. Well, your guests would cherish the memory of mesmerizing floral arrangements in the wedding ambiance for long. Yes, a wedding celebration could be memorable if floral decoration is done aesthetically. Looking For Affordable Flower Girl Dresses  By : Morgan Hamilton I felt honored when my best friend asked me to be the matron of honor at her wedding. I was also thrilled when she asked my daughter to be the flower girl. However, I felt a bit leery when I realized that I had to buy two gowns for the occasion. Fortunately, the bride reminded me that the present market offers a lot of affordable flower girl dresses. To be honest, I wanted my best friend to reconsider her choice in flower girls because of another reason. You see, I don’t want to deal with the stress involved with having a toddler as the center of attention during the crucial moments before the wedding ceremony. The bride suggested that discuss some options starting with affordable flower girl dresses. Preparing The Perfect Wedding Cake  By : Morgan Hamilton I have come up with various ways of making extra money in order to supplement the family income throughout the years. For instance, I have typed term papers for students. However, this service is no longer profitable because we are now in computer age. I have also baked pans of bars for special events to help a local caterer. I also do special occasion cakes to earn extra money. I usually bake these cakes for birthday parties, retirement parties and anniversaries of the people I know. I willingly use different flavored cake mixes and a variety of fillings in the layer cakes. I am getting quite a few requests because my cakes are unique and tasty. Since she was a little girl, my godchild has been the number one fan of my cakes. Every year since she was born, I have been making her birthday cake. I also made her first communion cake, confirmation cake and graduation cake. It came as no surprise to me when she asked me to make her wedding cake. Some Smart 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts  By : Morgan Hamilton Have you been together with your spouse for fifty years? If you have, then you are blessed because not many marriages last for fifty years. Many of us can't even remember fifty years of life, much less a marriage of such length. You have so many memories of what life has to offer when you've been together that long. You've seen joys and sorrows, managed to get through the hard times and rejoiced in the happier times. You’re probably wondering how to put together a party celebrating the event if you know a couple coming up on their 50th year together. You may be also thinking about 50th wedding anniversary gifts because these folks deserve more than just a loud and ample round of applause. You need to think of ways that can show your admiration and respect for such a wonderful couple. The Many Choices For Irish Wedding Dresses  By : Morgan Hamilton Those who want to wear Irish wedding dresses can choose from many different styles and designs. Some of them have t-length gowns and cathedral length trains that seemed to go on forever. When it comes to Irish wedding dresses, bust lines and hemlines vary from one bridal gown to another and even the colors are dress-specific. The magic handkerchief is one feature that is common to all traditional Irish wedding gowns. In Irish culture, the magic handkerchief is part of the lovely bridal tradition. On the wedding, the bride carries a handkerchief. Some brides prefer to wear their magic hankies in their Irish wedding dresses, while others keep them in their sleeves or under their veils. Creating Memorable Wedding Guest Books  By : Morgan Hamilton I have noticed recently that many of my friends have gotten married. I seem to be attending at least four weddings every year, although I have attended very few weddings about five years ago. I now have a pretty good idea of what is popular when it comes to marriages because I have been part of so many ceremonies in the last few years. I hope that this knowledge would be able to help me plan my own nuptial in the near future. Elegant wedding guest books are one of the things that I've seen at each reception. Have you ever seen a guest book for a wedding before? Wedding guest books are basically big scrapbook-style keepsakes. They are usually signed by those who attend the ceremony such as the newlyweds' friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Guest books for weddings come in different styles, sizes, and designs. Ideas For Shooting A Memorable Wedding Video  By : Morgan Hamilton There a lot of decisions that must be made when it comes to planning a wedding. For instance, a decision must be made on the venue of the ceremony. Decisions must also be made on the number of guests to invite and the food that would be served to them. Of course, decisions on important aspects such as the finances and the decorations must also be made. Looking into hiring someone to do a wedding video is one of the items on most couples' to-do lists. The idea of a wedding video only really cropped up with the popularity of the home video camera, though it’s been standard for years for couples to hire professional photographers to shoot their wedding photographs. Making videos for weddings has eventually blossomed into a huge industry. Looking For Bachelorette Party Ideas?  By : Morgan Hamilton Do you know a friend who is getting married soon? If you do, then you are probably thinking of doing something for her. A bride really deserves an evening with just the girls because there’s so much to be done by the time the wedding arrives. This is why a bachelorette party has become an important and expected part of the wedding celebration. If you are planning this event for a bride, then you can benefit from knowing a few bachelorette party ideas. The exact date of the event is usually the first decision that is made. Traditional bachelorette party ideas dictate that it should be held on the evening prior to the wedding. However, it’s becoming more popular to have the event a week or two before the big day. This gives the bride time to recuperate if she happens to indulge in too many cocktails at the party. Finding The Right Wedding Songs To Make Your Day Joyous  By : Morgan Hamilton Wedding songs are an important part of a wedding ceremony. You should choose the songs that will make you happy on your wedding day. Do not just bow under the pressure of your family and friends when you are trying to choose the music for your special day. Couples usually find it easy to choose a song for their first dance at their reception, but choosing the music for the ceremony is a different story. Since it is your wedding day, you should be able to choose your own wedding songs no matter what mom says, or how many tears she sheds. Otherwise, you may be looking back on your wedding with disappointment if you let others pressure you into choosing the songs they like. You can choose other options if the traditional wedding songs if does not feel right for you. You can find the right sheet music and hire a good pianist to play any song on a piano. A pianist is capable of learning and playing any song at a slower tempo if that is what you want for your wedding day. You can have the music arranged for stringed instruments like violin or cello for your special ceremony. Some Helpful Hints For Giving Wedding Speeches  By : Morgan Hamilton Giving a speech is probably the most daunting task that the best man has to do at a wedding reception. Today even the maid or matron of honor is being asked to do the same thing on the wedding reception. The problem with wedding speeches is that most people really don’t know what to say. Of course, there are a few who are gifted at writing and delivering a speech. However, many people can suffer through a speech and have no idea about what they should say or do. Some people can freeze in the middle of wedding speeches out of pure fright. There can be a lot of pressure to give the perfect speech. We are all afraid that the wedding speeches that we deliver may be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Some people like to use humor, but this can be very tricky. Your Guide To Custom Wedding Rings  By : Morgan Hamilton Couples always want to have an extraordinary wedding. Getting married is a very special event and lovers would want it to be as romantic and memorable as possible. One way to make your wedding ceremony unique is to have custom wedding rings that you can exchange with your spouse. Contrary to common belief, custom wedding rings do not have to match each other. A marriage is a ceremony that symbolizes the union of two people, but it is also important to maintain your individuality if you want a happy and long lasting relationship. You can decide to have your wedding rings made according to your taste. It doesn’t matter that your wedding rings don’t match, as long as the meaning behind them remains the same. The Bride Of Frankenstein Chose The Bridesmaid Dresses  By : Morgan Hamilton Weddings are lavish celebrations. A lot of money has to be spent on food, decorations, settings, and clothing. This became a concern for my daughter who has been attending more than a few weddings over the past couple of years. She came over to our house a few days ago seeking my help for a problem regarding the expensive prices of bridesmaid dresses. My daughter had just come from a shopping trip with a friend who is planning to get married. On this trip they were supposed to pick out the bridesmaid dresses. The first problem became evident when she saw the price of the dress that the bride had picked out. The price was very high so she and the other attendants pointed this out to the bride. However, the bride would not listen to her and maintained that this was the dress she wanted them to wear. Creating An Effective Wedding Planning Checklist  By : Morgan Hamilton Are you planning to get married soon? If you are, then you are probably making initial plans to make your wedding special and memorable. If you want to make sure that you will get everything right, using a wedding planning checklist will help ensure that nothing will go wrong in your wedding. What do you need to write on a wedding planning checklist? Well, there are a lot of things that you need to cover. Primarily you start with the date of your wedding. This should be written on the top of the wedding planning checklist. The next thing you need to think about is the location and the time of your marriage. Discuss these issues with your partner until you can agree on an ideal date and setting. A Wedding Planning Checklist Can Be Incredibly Helpful  By : Morgan Hamilton Planning a wedding can be very stressful, and everyone needs to be organized properly. The first thing to do is to plan well in advance. They may put together a wedding in one week on the TV soaps but it's not a good idea. Give yourself plenty of time and try to relax. There is a lot to remember, so make a wedding planning checklist and a budget plan. One will work with the other, hopefully in harmony. Whilst the bride and groom usually decide on the basic thrust of the wedding, it's usually left to the bride's parents to work out the details. Firstly, decide on where you want the ceremony to take place. You may want a traditional church wedding or a civic one. Couples get married in all sorts of wacky places these days, in sports stadiums and on roller coasters. Up mountains and on the beach. Draw up a short list of possibles on your wedding planning checklist, and remember that these places are sometimes booked years in advance. Tips For Finding Beautiful Fall Wedding Bouquets  By : Morgan Hamilton June has been known to be the most popular month for getting married and late spring/early summer the most popular season. However, recently the number of couples willing to have a fall wedding has been significantly increasing. The fall wedding has two great advantages over the traditional summer one - firstly, it is less expensive because of the lower demand for wedding rentals, reception, caterers; secondly it is much more beautiful, in my opinion. It is true that the weather might be a bit unpredictable but nothing can be compared with the explosion of fall colors as a background setting for the perfect wedding. One of the most important things in a wedding is the bridal bouquet. They can be very different - from a single red rose to a splendid and very expensive bouquet of nosegays ornamented with gems and pearls. Apart from the wedding attire, the wedding bouquet is the second most important item that all the guests see. Fall wedding bouquets vary from the summer ones, not only in the types of flowers put but also the colours combined in the bouquets. Ideas For A Second Wedding Anniversary Gift  By : Morgan Hamilton The strict followers of tradition tell you that a second wedding anniversary gift item should be of cotton. Cotton doesn’t translate into a plain cotton sheet or a pillow. Too little creativity makes your second wedding anniversary gift a little colorless. Think out of the box and you will hit on an innovative idea that can change your gift giving into an exciting experience. The man or woman for whom you want to honor with second wedding anniversary gift will be a close friend of you. And you will have fairly good idea about their personal likes and dislikes. Just as you can see, they have gathered all the essentials for their home. Chances are higher that the bed sheet that you would give them will only join a huge pile. Bring your thought process to outside the existing norms. Hey, to live is to change constantly. The Beauty Of An Ivory Wedding Dress  By : Morgan Hamilton It is a worldwide tradition that the brides should be in white on the wedding day. It is beyond doubt that many brides look gorgeous in stark-white dresses but those women who have fair skin complexion do not. These brides look pale and insignificant when they have white clothes on. Red-haired women also look improper and a bit weird in a traditional white dress. A great way of handling this problem for the two types of brides mentioned above is to wear an ivory wedding dress. All the styles of traditional white gowns have an ivory wedding dress equivalent. The idea of adding a little colour to your dress but still wearing "white" on your wedding is appealing to many women. Gowns in this beautiful colour suit almost every skin tone and they do not make the ladies wearing them look washed out, nor pale. Effective Announcements Cards  By : Morgan Hamilton If you have to turn announcements into invitations the best idea is to use announcement cards. There are such cards available for every event you can think of – from birthday and wedding announcements to baby shower announcements. There is no better way to inform all your colleagues and friends about any special event that’s coming up. This way you can get the perfect celebration. Recently I realized that designing announcements cards is much more difficult and requires much more work that you can ever imagine. That actually happened when I was getting married and I had to leave it up to my wife for the analysis itself. She knows much more than I do about organizing things and about design also. Organizing the specifics of things she learned while being an accountant and design was a part of her education while majoring art in school. Being into both of these she is the perfect choice for the job. Throwing The Perfect Bachelorette Party  By : Morgan Hamilton Contrary to popular belief and the media's portrayal, it is possible to put together a great bachelorette party without hiring sweaty strippers, getting the bride-to-be fall down drunk, then regretting the entire thing in the morning. Of course, whether or not you want to go with PG rated Disney, or a PG-rated bachlorette party is entirely your decision (especially if you happen to be the maid of honor). So, how do you decide if it's better to plan an X-Rated bachlorette party or a PG-rated on? You really need to look no further than the bride herself. Remember, this is all about her, not you. Hopefully you already know her pretty well at this point. Is she the sort of girl who wants to walk on the wild side before she takes the plunge, or will she end up being uncomfortable about the situation and regret it later? Some bridesmaids think the bride may be a bit uptight, but that it may not be a bad idea to let her hair down by watching some dude take his clothes off. A lot of times these types of plans blow up though, leaving just about everyone feeling uncomfortable and wanting to go get out of there (even the stripper). Bridesmaid Dresses Visited  By : Morgan Hamilton When a woman has the honor of being asked to be an attendant at a wedding, probably the first thing that pops into her head is the bridesmaid dresses. There are a whole bunch of horror stories about nasty looking dresses that were chosen as bridesmaid dresses. I have seen tons of awful looking gowns, the ones from the 80s seem to be especially hideous. There are still plenty of fine looking bridesmaid dresses out there, so be warned bridal attendants. I had the honor of paying the maid of honor for my best friend’s wedding and we recently checked out a bridal store to try on our gowns. The bride chose a few bridal gowns and she chose a few bridesmaid dresses in advance. It's always a smart thing to do when you can take care of everything in advance because you never know it's going to come up that it's really great to have time to adjust for those surprises. The Importance Of Custom Wedding Rings  By : Morgan Hamilton Have you finally found your soulmate? You know what I'm in, the one that makes your heart skip a beat? Well, I know one thing for certain, when it happens there is no mistaking it. The whole "seeing fireworks" thing isn't just a myth. There's just a natural attraction that magically brings you closer and closer together. And eventually that the day will come. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the bells are ringing. Your wedding day can certainly be the most memorable day of your life. Since this special day can sneak up on you rather quickly, it's a good idea to be prepared. Have you considered wedding rings yet? This can be a complex subject if you let it. You have your mind set on something, and then you no longer want it. You're considering one ring design, but then you're not sure if it's the right one for you. Yeah, that sounds all too familiar to me. Fortunately these days you're not limited to the relatively small choices of wedding bands available at your local jewelry stores. In fact, custom wedding rings are well within your reach. The Beauty Of Matching Wedding Bands  By : Morgan Hamilton Quite a few newlyweds to be choose to get matching wedding bands for their big wedding day. The history of the bride and groom wearing matching wedding bands dates back many years and is still very much alive and well today. Many couples prefer to design their own matching wedding bands. They may consult with a jewelry design professional who will take their vision and use it to create two rings that uniquely reflect their own specific tastes. Looking Your Best On The Big Day  By : Stacey Moore About 175 guests attend the average wedding, which means 350 eyes are locked on the bride as she walks down the aisle. That's 350 reasons-352, if you count the groom-for wanting to look your best on the big day. "It all comes down to three things," says Tina Johnson, editor-in-chief of Women's Health magazine. "Exercise, eat well and get plenty of sleep before the wedding." The magazine's new fitness DVD, "Women's Health: The Wedding Workout," offers these bridal tips: The Cost Of Getting Married  By : Stacey Moore Even if you don't have cold feet about marriage, odds are you're a little nervous about the cost of your wedding. The average ceremony costs between $20,000 and $25,000-up about 70 percent from 15 years ago, with nearly half of all couples spending more than they originally planned. Tips On Creating A Wedding To Remember  By : Stacey Moore Brides everywhere know that you don't need a fortune to look like a million dollars on your wedding day. The same holds true for the service and the reception. Experts say that with a little ingenuity and attention to detail, it's possible to put together an exotic event to remember for under $15,000. Work Magic With Winter Wedding Flowers  By : Stacey Moore If your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, you want it to be beautiful. Some of the most beautiful weddings happen in the winter: Snow crystals softly falling and towering evergreens sparkling against an evening sky while indoors, the bride and groom exchange vows amidst flickering firelight, fragrant pine and fresh flowers. Although only 13 percent of weddings take place in winter months, there are advantages to choosing this season. Churches, historic mansions and other sites are already festive for the holidays-and less likely to be booked for other weddings, as are your guests. You might even benefit from lower costs for wedding services at this time of year. Do-it-yourself Invitations Are The Latest Trend In Weddings  By : Stacey Moore Brides-to-be often envision a gala wedding, a la Brittany Murphy's, while working with a budget that includes college loans and a first mortgage. While the luxury honeymoon is tough to get for a steal, a savvy planner can create stunning invitations without spending a fortune. Initially attracted by price, wedding planners make the decision to use do-it-yourself (DIY) invitations based on time, flexibility and design. This style of invitations caters to couples who want to send a customized, quality invitation without a lot of cost and hassle. Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries  By : CD Mohatta The day of wedding that was awaited since long is gone. The couple has joined millions of other couples in the dull existence of life. A routine life with nothing exciting. Instead of flowers and love notes, they talk more of budgets, pipe leaks and groceries. That is life. The dreams are long over and one is facing the reality of life. The fairy tale romance is lost and day-to-day drudgery has taken its place. What a tragedy, but that is life. With arrival of children, the couple many a times forgets about its own existence and worries more about the way the child is growing up, the issues related to children's physical, mental and all-round growth and so on. Where is the place for the romance that they shared sometime ago? That is life. How To Make Powerful Wedding Wishes  By : CD Mohatta A wedding is a very special occasion. A couple deciding to live together forever till they live. Make a family, with children who may become leaders of tomorrow in their own fields. As the time goes forward, weddings are losing their special place. Who knows when the newly weds will file for divorce? Earlier it was not so simple. Divorces were not looked at as a possibility to be exercised easily. How does one wish a newly wedded couple? What are wishes? What is the role of wishes in a couple's life? Why do we wish them a happy life together? Let us examine. The first role of a wish is to join the couple in their happiness. Share the happiness. "Yes, I am very happy for both of you. I feel very happy myself on this beautiful occasion. I wish you a lovely life together. Please enjoy your life together. Fight your battles together and share your fruits of labor together. Please bring new children in this world. Make them happy citizens of a happy world." We have such thoughts and convey our thoughts to the couple in many words. Sometimes, it so happens that watching everybody wishing the couple, we all become mechanical in our wishes. The warmth gets lost. The words lose the deeper meaning and become more of a ceremony to be finished as soon as possible. Wedding Favors: 10 Custom Koozie Designs Guaranteed To Make A Splash  By : Gabriel Adams - Weddings are a time to remember. If you really want to be remembered for your wedding, then try customized Koozie's that the guests can keep. They can come in many different colors and can have pretty much any design you can possibly imagine on them. You can buy them with taste in mind, or if your families live a little on the wild side, there are always the “funny” koozie's. I am going to list the top 10 designs guaranteed to make a lasting impression. For the sake of keeping this a little more on the light side, I believe that you will enjoy these little laugh a minute blurbs from some of the best koozies online! Kool Koozie Ten: “Marriage is a 3-Ring Circus! Let the Show Begin!” The picture depicts three rings in the center of the text. The bride and groom's names appear on the koozie, with the date of the wedding. 5 Tips For Planning Your Weddi  By : Gabriel Adams - Perhaps the most exciting time of your life will be your wedding, the one perfect day that every young girl dreams of. The best chance of having that storybook wedding become a grown-up reality is with plenty of proper planning. If you are that grown-up little girl, are getting married to one or just happen to know one, this simple guide will outline helpful tips for planning what can be one of life's most stressful, although joyous occasions. 5 Awesome Wedding Favors  By : Gabriel Adams - Couples exchanging vows today want their wedding favors to be as unique as they are and express something personal about themselves. Thank your guests for sharing in this very special time by giving them a token of your appreciation that's thoughtful and memorable, a true reflection of your most important day. Wedding favors don’t have to end up costing more than the honeymoon does. In fact, just the opposite is true because favors that are simple and elegant, but meaningful, often convey your message best. And those that are personally made are increasingly popular and lend an extra special touch to any wedding by giving your friends and family the perfect souvenir of your big day. Preparing For A Wedding - A Husband’s View  By : Gabriel Adams - You finally got the courage to pop the question to your girlfriend, so you setup an unforgettable moment to ask her to be your wife. Everything went perfectly and she said yes. Now the hard part begins, planning the wedding. Many people think that the husband is exempt from all of the planning of the wedding, because the wife and her mother take care of all of the planning. However in my experience this is not completely true. When my wife and I were planning our wedding, I was involved with quite a few things that I never thought I would have been involved in. The first thing that I recommend doing is hiring a wedding planner. A wedding does not sound like a big deal, but for everything to work out the way you want it, you really need a professional to orchestrate all of the details. Also this will allow you and your fiancé the opportunity to enjoy the planning more, and to help not get too stressed out before the big day. Our wedding planner was extremely helpful, and when our flowers were running late, she took care of everything before my wife and I even noticed there was a problem. Tips For Planning A Great Wedding Reception  By : Gabriel Adams - A wedding reception is the party that is held after a wedding ceremony. These parties have become very important parts to any wedding. They allow members of each family to get together and converse with one another. To make your wedding even more memorable you should plan a good wedding reception. The most important thing to have for any reception is to have the right kind of atmosphere. Get some nice round tables and position them equally around a large room. This will allow each guest to be seated equally from each other and allow them to walk around and greet other guests without too much of a hassle. Our Experience Planning A Wedding Reception  By : Gabriel Adams - When my wife and I got married, we decided that we wanted to have a large wedding, not so much for the wedding itself, but for the reception afterward. We wanted to throw an unforgettable party after our wedding and make sure that everyone we loved would have a great time. However planning a wedding reception is not very easy, and also not very cheap. We put our heads together to make it special, but still keep it on a budget. We decided we would have our reception in one of the party rooms at a local hotel. This particular hotel had a great wedding reception package that allowed for you to have a certain number of people for one price. The price included decorations, cups, napkins, a dance floor, and all of the tables and chairs to fill the room. You might think that some of these things would be standard, but you will be surprised to find out that things like napkins and cups are usually charged separately from the rest of a package. Then we decided to get two kegs, some champagne punch, and some finger foods for the guests to munch on. Unique Wedding and Anniversary Gifts  By : Roberto Bell Have you been invited to a wedding or anniversary celebration? Do you plan to attend and want to give a gift that is beautiful and unique? Wedding Gift Ideas For Flower Girls  By : Natalie Aranda When you are planning your wedding, you are sure to be in desperate need of wedding gift ideas for everyone in your party! The special little girl that has the all important job of cascading your walkway with flowers on your wedding day deserves a special gift for her hard work! The flower girl in your wedding will likely be young and eager to perform her duties. The flower girl is one of the first impressions your guest will have of your wedding and you will want to make sure you honor her with a memento from the day. When choosing a gift for your flower girl, you should choose something simple, yet meaningful. Choose a nice piece of jewelry, such as a small set of pearls. This is an affordable choice that your flower girl can keep for years to come. Pearls can be worn at any age and this ensures she will have a way to cherish your big day with you for all time. Candy is always a fun gift for the little one in your life. Not only is it a great incentive for the flower girl to do her duties well, but she will love the thought! Any type of candy should do the trick, from formal mints to Kwanza candy, depending on the style and culture of the bride and groom! Effective Business Card Design For Wedding Planners  By : Natalie Aranda There are several things to consider in seeking an effective design for a business card for a Wedding Planner. First, it is important to remember that business cards are more than just a way to pass on contact information. They have a second function. It introduces you to your potential client and creates that critical first impression. It is also to have an understanding of how your profession relates to a person’s use of a business card. People do not marry or plan weddings on the spur of the moment. A business card that is glanced at and then discarded is not going to be very effective. Like many professional business cards, the wedding planner’s card needs to be saved, so that it can be readily available when the time comes that their services are actually needed. If you keep these considerations in mind, the design process is given some clear guidelines for making the card effective. Custom Business cards are going to create a much more favorable impression than plain black and white cards. A Wedding Planner should have one of the most impressive cards of any profession. The bride and her family are looking for someone to help make one day as special as it can be and a business card that is unforgettable is going to instill confidence in the client. If you can produce a beautiful, elegant, and impressive card, you should be able to do the same thing for a wedding. It is a chance to show off your good taste and your creativity. Plan A Honeymoon In A Private Villa  By : Natalie Aranda When celebrities get married and go on a honeymoon, they most often stay in private villas. You may think this is something that only the fabulously wealth can afford, but that is simply not the case. Spending your honeymoon in a private villa can be more affordable than you think. Like any other accommodations, there is quite a range of prices depending on the size and amenities of the location. A Chocolate Fountain For Your Wedding Reception.  By : Natalie Aranda Everyone likes chocolate. When you are planning your wedding reception and are thinking of adding something special that will delight and please your guests, one good suggestion is a chocolate fountain. The chocolate fountain is usually a stainless steel fountain arranged in several tiers that have a decreasing diameter as they rise upward. Melted chocolate is placed in the bottom of the fountain and rises through the center of the fountain via a corkscrew type device and cascades in a solid sheet of chocolate down over the tiers. The fountain acts as a giant fondue and a wide variety of treats can be placed along side the fountain and guests can use wooden skewers to dip the treats into the chocolate flow. The chocolate flows over and around the treat and coats the treat. Since the chocolate is kept in a melted state by an internal heater, when the food is removed from the fountain flow, the chocolate will harden slightly leaving a thin coating. Then the snack is ready to eat. Ideas For Planning A Valentine's Wedding  By : Natalie Aranda Valentine Day is an ideal day to have your wedding. It is the day devoted to romance and love. There are many Sussex Wedding venues that have the romantic setting, and the expertise to help you make your romantic wedding a reality. It will be very important to book your site early. Valentine Day is a popular day for weddings and it is highly likely that both East Sussex Wedding venues and West Sussex Wedding venues will be booked well in advance. The additional time you will have by booking early can be used to plan your wedding to put in some extra romantic touches that will make it a memorable day. Red is the color of Valentine Day and the use of this passionate and romantic color should be a major theme. This can be reflected in your attire. A white dress with red accents and an old fashion style is very romantic. The bridesmaid dresses can be various shades of pink and red as well. Even the groomsman could wear red ties with pink boutonnieres. A color scheme that utilizes red and pink, and lots of red hearts in the decorations will reinforce the romantic theme. How To Choose A Professional Wedding Photographer.  By : Natalie Aranda There are so many details involved in the planning of a wedding. This explains the use of Wedding directors to help sort it all out, and the large number of Sussex Wedding venues can provide experienced staffs that can make the task easier as well. You may be planning your nuptials in a West Sussex wedding venue or an East Sussex wedding venue, but in either case, you can be sure that there will be plenty of help in making sure you understand your choices. The problem, however, is that the ultimate decisions are going to be yours, and they are so very important in making your wedding match your dreams. One of these important decisions is your choice of a wedding photographer. Some couples content themselves by entrusting this vital function to a friend with a camera. This is usually going to be a big mistake. Your wedding photography is going to be something that remains throughout the duration of your marriage and will be the source of years of good memories. It is not something that should be treated lightly. You need to give this job to a professional photographer. Wedding Anniversary Gifts You’ll Remember For Years  By : Natalie Aranda There is most likely no event so imbued with tradition as a wedding. This applies to the celebration of the Anniversary of that special day as well. Lists have been complied that give suggested gift ideas for each anniversary from the first to the one hundredth. In fact, there are two lists as the older traditional items have given way to more modern items. If you were fortunate to have had a traditional Sussex wedding in one of the many spectacular Sussex wedding venues, you already have a strong sense of the aura of tradition that surrounds weddings and anniversaries in that area. It is possible that you might be looking to break with tradition just a little bit when it comes to anniversary gifts. One idea is to give a gift that not only will be remembered for years, but could even become a treasured family heirloom. How To Choose Wedding Reception Candy Favors  By : Natalie Aranda The choices that you need to make when planning your wedding reception can seem overwhelming. One thing to consider is what you will be passing out as wedding favors. Wedding favors are a great way to say thank you to your guests for sharing your special day. Many brides and grooms choose to give candy as their wedding favors. Candy is something that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. It is relatively inexpensive, and does not require a lot of work in order to have it ready for your guests. You have many choices when it comes to wedding candy. Chocolate candy is a popular choice. You can have candy bars made with personalized labels that include your names, your wedding date, and even a photograph. You can order these through wedding supply companies, or you could even make them yourself on a home computer. Small, individually wrapped pieces of chocolates can be placed in small gift bags and closed with a ribbon that matches your color scheme. Many brides are also choosing to make their own chocolate candy using wedding themed chocolate molds. You can find also find candy molds in various other shapes that might be appropriate for themed wedding receptions. How To Choose Chocolate Wedding Favors  By : Natalie Aranda Among the many different wedding favors and bridal gifts that, you can choose from for your upcoming event, taking into account World's Finest Chocolates, as a substitute for the traditional favor is an innovative idea that you must consider. There is an elegant Lindt Chocolate’s umbrella that easily could be transformed into the center of attention in a Wedding Favors’ table, and some Nestle chocolate miniatures are great instead of rice if you and your friends make original wedding crafts. Why Wedding Candies Are Shaped As Flowers?  By : Natalie Aranda Throughout time, flowers and brides have been closely associated to one another. In ancient Rome, a woman was ready for marriage at age 14 and her wedding veil had to be topped with flowers, which she had to gather herself. Wedding candy preserves the tradition of associating flowers with the most important day in a woman's life. Planning a wedding usually take several months and sometimes even a whole year or so, but candy comes and goes along the way. Bridal Beauty Secrets - Hair Care And Nail Care  By : Natalie Aranda The wedding ceremony is the most special and important moment in a woman's life. Since the very moment after the bride and groom have officially announced their engagement, wedding planning starts. Planning for the wedding is often taken cared by an experienced wedding planner - from wedding flowers, wedding music, wedding cakes, food. The bride will prepare months before for her big day to look picture-perfect. Bridal makeup tips, along with the proper hair care, skin care and nail care are the basics to look and feel that way. Hair care continues as an ordinary activity for women who desire healthy and radiant hairs, but it needs particular attention in accordance to the different wedding hairstyles. It is highly advisable to make the definite selection based on your wedding dress, face shape and personality. Diet and lifestyle reflect in both your skin and your hair too. The healthier your diet, the more beautiful you will look. Hair care should include a treatment with olive oil applied only on the hair's ends at bedtime and washing it off the next morning. Trim your hair every 4 to 5 weeks even if you are growing it for an updo, and do not brush it when it is wet. If you are fascinated by a undo or long hairstyle and don’t have time to grow, you can create instant beautiful hair styles with hair extensions. You should always wash, condition and moisturize your hair, including your human hair extension every 2 to 3 days. Your hair extensions will not receive the natural scalp oils so you will need to add moisturizing to your routine. The other option is to wear a lace front wig which could give you a beautiful long hairs too. Lace front wigs come in different length, color and styles, so choose the one that fits your wedding gown best. Perfect Wedding Flowers Of Four Seasons  By : Natalie Aranda Wedding flowers define the tune of a wedding. They reflect the preference of the wedding couple, highlight wedding dress, bridesmaids' dresses and bridal’s beauty, and create a loving atmosphere. When planning your wedding flowers you must consider them to be the bride’s arrangements, reflecting the spirit of her life's happiest day. From bouquets to decorations and wedding reception flowers. Many flowers are available anytime when brides seek fresh flowers, including a variety of carnations and roses, besides of gardenias, baby’s breath, snapdragons, stephanotis and ivy mainly used in wedding bouquets. The idea of choosing wedding flowers by season will make a hug difference. Most floral varieties are easily found year-round, but seasonal flowers are cheaper and easier to find, and give a seasonal and personal touch. Having a whole view of the flowers accessible throughout all seasons of the whole year may assist you to spend less money on wedding flowers and still permit you to choose the almost proper flowers for the special day. Wedding Flowers in spring to select from are tulips, violets, greenery, daffodils, lilacs, lilies and lily of the valley, fern, pansies, peonies, ivy, dogwoods, larkspur, tasty peas, irises, forsythia branches, hyacinth,, apple or cherry blossoms. How To Create Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles  By : Natalie Aranda Planning a wedding is not an easy task because it involves many small events and decisions to make concerning the big day, including wedding hairstyles. With the many wedding planners available everywhere, many brides believe there is a magic formula to determine what they should wear such as long hairstyles, short hairstyles, or even hair extensions. No, there is no such formula, nor right or wrong answers because it is YOUR wedding day, and only you can decide among the many wedding hairstyles, to make this day a big and unforgettable event that it is expected to be. Selecting the perfect hairstyle yourself should be an easy task because nobody better than you knows how good or bad you feel when you look in the mirror. How To Make Your Dream Wedding In The Exotics Of Jamaica  By : Groshan Fabiola (Author) Jamaica lies south of Cuba in the western half of the Caribbean. Jamaica is the perfect place for a vacation wedding or a Jamaican honeymoon. It was for several centuries under British rule and has maintained close ties with the United Kingdom since independence in 1962. Jamaica is among the most distinctive of Caribbean isles, primarily as the birthplace of Rastafarianism, which suffuses the culture, as does the music of the island's most famous native son Bob Marley. Jamaica prides itself on being a perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. Many resorts specialize in this market. Some, such as SuperClubs and Sandals (both known for their all-inclusive, couples-only resorts) even offer free wedding packages. The all-inclusive concept was born in Jamaica and no other destination has so successfully matured and marketed the concept. Thinking Outside The Box With Artistic Wedding Photography  By : Michelle Bery - Your wedding day is one of the most special, eagerly awaited days in your life; and often we spend a great deal of time and money to ensure that it is perfect in every way. Everything from the flowers to the food is given careful consideration in an effort to plan a cohesive and exciting event that is reflective of your personality. And nothing is more scrutinized than the photography – that which will be a lasting memory of your special day. Today’s sophisticated brides and grooms are looking to artistic wedding photography more and more – as a way to infuse their wedding with non-traditional style. Artistic wedding photography is photography that is approached with more than just “stand and pose pictures” in mind. Gone is the day of formal – and often stiff – wedding photography. Today’s photographers have ushered in a growing trend wherein they bring creative expression to the age-old craft of wedding photography. Choosing Contemporary Wedding Photography For Your Big Day  By : Michelle Bery - Your wedding day is a day that will live in your memory for a lifetime; but it will also live in the pictures captured throughout your wedding ceremony and reception. Choosing a photographer for your wedding is more than deciding who you want to be with you throughout the day; it’s choosing the style in which you want your wedding pictures to be presented. And many modern brides are choosing contemporary wedding photography. Contemporary wedding photography is defined by a modern approach to a traditional custom. While traditional wedding photography often captures a conglomerate of formally posed pictures, contemporary wedding photography often focuses on a more journalistic style of capturing photos. The result is a more candid style of photography that often captures moments that traditional photography tends to miss. Choosing Contemporary Wedding Photography For Your Big Day  By : Michelle Bery - Your wedding day is a day that will live in your memory for a lifetime; but it will also live in the pictures captured throughout your wedding ceremony and reception. Choosing a photographer for your wedding is more than deciding who you want to be with you throughout the day; it’s choosing the style in which you want your wedding pictures to be presented. And many modern brides are choosing contemporary wedding photography. Contemporary wedding photography is defined by a modern approach to a traditional custom. While traditional wedding photography often captures a conglomerate of formally posed pictures, contemporary wedding photography often focuses on a more journalistic style of capturing photos. The result is a more candid style of photography that often captures moments that traditional photography tends to miss. The Good Times Are Guaranteed By The Wedding Singer  By : Kirsten Hawkins There are three things that all wedding receptions must include to turn out as memorable and successful events. The three “G’s” of good food, good times, and good entertainment will make your wedding reception into an event enjoyed by all who attend. Generally taking care of the first and third of these concepts will guarantee the second. Good food is generally attained by hiring a competent caterer and not serving okra. Good entertainment brings with it a number of options and, unfortunately, none are ever ensured to be as good as they purport. One entertainment option for wedding receptions is the wedding singer. For far less than you’d pay a band and a bit more than you can expect to pay a DJ, you can get an entertainer that is a master of ceremonies, singer, and comedian all rolled into one. Popularized by Adam Sandler’s 1998 film The Wedding Singer, the person fulfilling this role at your reception will entertain you and your guests from start to finish. The wedding singer keeps the “show” aspect of the reception rolling along smoothly by providing music for dancing, and introducing various aspects of the reception such as the throwing of the bouquet/garter, and the unwrapping of wedding gifts. A good wedding singer will be the life of the party, keeping everyone in a good mood and having a good time by filling the lulls with witty comments and by singing his heart out. Some wedding singers will also have the guests sing, making parts of the reception a kind of karaoke party. Everyone loves karaoke. Even those who claim to despise it actually have a tiny Mel Torme, David Lee Roth, or Richard Cheese deep inside them just aching to get out. The wedding singer will bring this out in people. The Advantages Of Professional Wedding Photography  By : Kirsten Hawkins An important aspect of planning the events and preparations for your wedding lies in the selection of a photographer. Some people are intimidated by the concept of arranging for professional wedding photography because they fear the cost will be too exorbitant. Professional wedding photography is certainly not cheap, but it is one of those things in life where the old adage “you get what you pay for” is certainly true. You can use an amateur for your wedding photos if you so desire, but the difference in the end result will be readily apparent. Still, there are ways to get good quality wedding photography, performed by a professional, and still have enough cash left for the honeymoon. When selecting a professional to handle your wedding photography, price will be a factor in your decision. While you get what you pay for, there is no reason to pay more than you have to. Before deciding on any one photographer or photo studio, do some comparisons. Look at the sample photos that you are shown and ask if they have samples you can take with you. Compare the look of the photos from each photographer with one another. If you find two that seem to be of similar quality but with vastly different prices, then the decision is easy. Obviously the less costly photographer can do the same or similar work for less. Special Considerations For A Garden Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins Every bride and groom who decides to have their wedding outside of a church usually already have a good idea of where they want their ceremony preformed. Many couples have planned their wedding in a park or beautiful garden area. If you are trying to decide where you want to make your memories, here are a few considerations to think about if a garden wedding is on your list. Many things should be thought about before planning your garden wedding; however the biggest factor that could ruin your dream garden is the weather. It’s okay to go ahead with your plans as is, however you should have a backup location chosen or be prepared to set up a tent in the event the weatherman has made a mistake! You can also talk to your florist about weatherizing flowers and helping to protect them in the event bad weather should become a factor. Mother Nature cannot create magic, so using common sense is necessary. Take Advantage Of A Free Wedding Planner  By : Kirsten Hawkins Planning and organizing a wedding can be an incredibly stressful, albeit rewarding, job to do. When you’re involved in such a massive undertaking, it is advisable to obtain help and assistance from wherever it is offered. One place that such assistance is offered is one you may not have considered in the past as a source of assistance with wedding planning: online. The Internet actually can serve as a tremendous resource for all things related to planning a wedding and several web sites exist to act as a wedding planner. Many of these are completely free to use. The Internet is primarily an advertising tool, remember, so your “free” wedding planner online may not really be free. Anytime you get something for nothing on the Internet you can be expected to be bombarded by advertising. For all of the assistance something as simple as an online or printable wedding planner provides, however, being targeted by a few ads (and the ads are obviously related to something you’re interested in at this time anyway: wedding related services and merchandise) is an acceptable trade off for most people. Roaring Twenties Wedding Theme  By : Kirsten Hawkins Whether it’s the Great Gatsby or the look of gangsters, a roaring twenties wedding theme can add a fun and unusual spin to any wedding. If you are interested in being united in the look of the twenties, here are some different ideas to get you started. The 1920’s had a style all its own and with a twenties wedding theme, planning will be enjoyable and memorable. Start by transforming your wedding party into an era of “speakeasy” with costumes resembling Eliot Ness, Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Bugsy Malone, and John Dillinger. You and your future husband can also think about dressing yourselves up as Bonnie and Clyde. Planning A Beach Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins A sandy beach, the sound of waves, the smell of fresh air and a gentle breeze blowing through your hair. Although romantic and memorable, there are details to pay attention to if you are planning a beach wedding. Before choosing a specific location for your beach wedding, check weather climates for the date you want to get married on. It would be more than a memorable wedding if you reserved your wedding date for hurricane season! Plan A Western Themed Wedding  By : Kirsten Hawkins Whoever said that planning a wedding had to be serious and stressful? With a western themed wedding, you can experience a whole new idea together while making it as unique as you want it to be. For a western themed wedding, location is everything. Think about having your wedding in an “old west town”, which are located throughout the Midwest and usually offer wedding packages at a cost. You can also find an open prairie and use tents and backdrops that you have designed yourselves. Or just decorate an old country church and reception hall. The important thing is to find your own style and preferences and then incorporate them into your wedding. Maui Weddings Are Something To Behold  By : Kirsten Hawkins Sun, sand and surf on a tropical island paradise is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The Hawaiian Islands have it all and the island of Maui has it in spades. Maui is the perfect place for a vacation, the perfect place for a honeymoon, and the perfect place for a wedding. What could be more romantic, exotic, and exciting than a beautiful Maui wedding? In fact, with the costs of destination weddings dropping steadily, many couples are choosing to travel to this beautiful island specifically to get married in this amazing tropical location. Maui weddings are as breathtakingly romantic and astounding as anyone could ever hope their wedding could be and they’re much more affordable than you might think. Should you choose to have your wedding in this fun and exciting location, the first thing you want to do is search for a Maui travel package. The price of travel and hotel accommodations may surprise you once you start looking into them. Contact a travel agent to see what kind of a package deal you can get on air travel and hotel rates. Booking your airfare and hotel stay together this way is bound to save you money as compared to purchasing them separately. All too often people will find what they think is a great price on a hotel room only to find that they can’t afford the airfare, and vice versa. Using a travel agent to book them together can save you a considerable percentage. Remember that booking far in advance will usually get you the best rates and that you’re always going to get a better price during the off season. Matrimony In The Digital Age: Wedding Web Sites  By : Kirsten Hawkins There’s a new method of keeping your wedding memories alive that is gaining popularity among the young couples of today: the wedding web site. Wedding web sites are an online collection of images and stories detailing every facet of a wedding. Everything from choosing bridesmaids’ dresses to ordering the cake and hiring the band is recorded and included on the wedding web site. Many couples keep their wedding web sites up and running after the wedding to serve as a sort of interactive online wedding album, hosting pictures from the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon. One of the nice things about creating a wedding web site for yourself is the flexibility that the process offers. You can include as much or as little information about your wedding as you like. The site can be used as an electronic go-between, keeping family and friends updated and informed about the tasks you’re completing in preparation for your wedding day, informing your guests of any last minute changes in planning, and letting everyone know details such as where you’re registered for wedding gifts. The site can include a “blog” that you can update as often as you like, allowing you to share every detail of your wedding experience if you so choose. You can also offer your guests the ability to R.S.V.P. online, put up guest lists so everyone knows who’s coming to your special event, and post an interesting history that describes how the two of you met, how long you dated, how he “popped the question,” and any other amusing or romantic anecdotes you desire. Marriage In The Virgin Islands: St. Thomas Weddings  By : Kirsten Hawkins To say that St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands is a beautiful place is akin to saying that Cindy Margolis is a beautiful woman. You get an idea of what the person making the statement is trying to convey, but the term “beautiful” doesn’t quite do the subject justice. St. Thomas transcends beauty and supercedes even our best definitions of the very concept. St. Thomas is home to sparkling waters, breathtaking tropical landscapes, and wonderful weather year-round. Can you think of a better place to get married? A St. Thomas wedding is an experience that will leave you reeling in romance for years to come and give you beautiful memories for the rest of your life. As with any destination wedding, the key to your perfect St. Thomas wedding is in finding the best experience at the best price. Dealing with a travel agent to put together a package for hotel and travel arrangements is always the best and least expensive way to go. The agent can find deals that simply are not available to the general public, getting you to the islands for much less than you would have thought possible. Be sure to try and arrange for one of the impressive air or sea tours of the islands while you’re at it, the US Virgin Islands possess a beauty that simply has to be experienced. Making The Most Of Your Wedding: The Wedding Vows  By : Kirsten Hawkins There is no doubt that planning a wedding can be one of the most daunting tasks a person can undergo. Since the majority of the work traditionally falls upon the bride and her family (let’s face it, the guys, largely, just don’t care if the flowers are yellow and pink, canary and magenta, or goldenrod and cherry) it is always a good idea to have the assistance of a professional wedding planner or at least a trusted friend or relative to help keep all of the details in order. That assistant can take care of everything from ordering the cake to making sure the reception seating arrangement is in order and Uncle Herbert is as far from the bar as possible while Aunt Helen and Aunt Gertrude won’t come in contact with one another at all. One thing that will be entirely up to the happy couple, however, is the decision on the wedding vows. This is one aspect of the event that the groom will have to participate in as well. The traditional wedding vows are immortal and familiar to us all. We’ve all heard the phrase “to love, honor, and cherish,” a million times before and, regardless of race, religion, or nationality, we all immediately associate these words with the marriage ceremony. There is nothing wrong with that. The traditional wedding vows are powerful words of love and commitment and, if you like those vows and they hold a special place in your heart, then you should feel free to include them in your wedding ceremony. Making A Wedding Speech  By : Kirsten Hawkins Sooner or later, at some point in your life, you may be called upon to speak at someone’s wedding. Perhaps you’ll be the proud father of the bride or someone’s best man. Whatever the case may be, it can be a good idea to know how to make the appropriate wedding speech. Some people may think these points are obvious, but they’re not the ones that are giving the speech. If you’re not much for public speaking, you may find these tips helpful if you ever have to speak at someone’s wedding. Keep it Short: Literary Readings Make Weddings Special  By : Kirsten Hawkins There are so many options available today to help make weddings special that the happy couple planning their marriage ceremony may have to make some difficult choices as far as just what features to include. One semi-traditional aspect of the wedding ceremony that can help lend a spark of romance to the event is the literary wedding reading. Recitation of romantic poetry, heartfelt prose, or Shakespearean verse during the wedding ceremony can add a refined touch to an already beautiful occasion. Selections of wedding readings can run the gamut of available literature; from writings as old as Biblical passages to the more modern works of authors and poets like Amy Tan and Maya Angelou. Any piece that relates a theme of love, devotion, or commitment can be appropriate as a wedding reading. The choice, really, is up to the couple as far as what they’d like to have as a wedding reading. Following are some traditional, modern, and more unusual wedding readings. Japanese Wedding Theme  By : Kirsten Hawkins Japanese weddings, although very expensive are very elegant and serene. If you are choosing a Japanese theme for your wedding, think about ways to achieve the authentic look at a fraction of the price. For a Japanese wedding theme begin with the bride’s attire. Traditionally, a bride in Japan wears a white silk kimono, which can cost up to twenty five thousand dollars to purchase. With a good seamstress, a kimono can be made from white silk. A groom wears a haori on the top and a hakama on the bottom, all in black. The bride will usually change into different kimonos up to five times during the wedding day. Although not required, some Japanese brides wear wigs as part of the tradition of the kimono wedding dress. The wig is heavily decorated in artificial flowers, gold combs and pearls. The wedding party will also dress in kimono’s, usually in a color chosen by the bride. Destination Weddings: No Longer Reserved For The Wealthy  By : Kirsten Hawkins For a long time the destination wedding, a wedding combined with a vacation for the couple, wedding party, and guests, was an exotic treat attainable only by the extremely wealthy. This is no longer the case as destination weddings have, in recent years, become an attainable and attractive alternative for more and more couples seeking to put an enjoyable romantic spin on their nuptial occasion. Destination wedding planners like to advertise that the destination wedding can cost thousands less than a traditional wedding. While this may or may not be true, depending on what a particular couple plans to spend on their traditional wedding as opposed to what they’ll have to spend for a destination wedding, it is certainly a fact that a destination wedding is no longer completely out of the question for the average couple. If you’re interested in celebrating your own marriage ceremony with a destination wedding, here are some helpful pointers that can have you enjoying your wedding in a vacation locale without completely emptying the coffers. Your Destination Doesn’t Have to be Distant: Destination Weddings  By : Kirsten Hawkins No matter where you and your future groom are wed, your wedding will have the same meaning and give you the same new start to a beautiful beginning together, however destination weddings can add a little extra touch to the wedding of your dreams. When planning a destination wedding talk about different places where you would like to be united. An advantage to having a destination wedding is being able to have your ceremony and honeymoon in the same location. One way to get some ideas about where to hold your destination wedding is to check out some of the different resort locations on the internet. Most resorts offer wedding packages that have everything included, even a wedding planner. All you need to do is provide the bride and groom! If you want more control over your big day use these tips and ideas for planning one of the biggest days in your life. Converting Your Wedding Videos To Dvd  By : Kirsten Hawkins Technology marches ever onward and, as it does, it carries us right along with it. In the early 1980’s, as VCR’s dropped in price and appeared in more and more homes, there was a sudden mass appeal for people to have their old Super 8 home movies converted to video cassette. Video tapes last far longer than film and it just made sense to convert those old reels into a more watchable and compact format. People brought their movies of their baby’s first steps, birthday parties, and weddings and turned them into video tapes. Not long after that, video cameras became cost effective for people to buy and those old super 8 cameras and projectors went the way of the dodo. People began using video tape for everything and the wedding video was born. Technology has shifted yet again, folks. You may have noticed less and less video tapes at your local Blockbuster store. The medium is becoming extinct, replaced by DVD. Guess what? It’s time to convert yet again. DVD discs last far longer than video tape, offer higher quality picture and sound, and can run longer than video cassettes. By converting your wedding videos to DVD you can ensure that the memories you saved will last even longer. Come To Vegas For An Elvis Wedding!  By : Kirsten Hawkins Las Vegas is known for a great many things, not the least of which are Elvis Presley and weddings. Elvis is literally everywhere in Vegas. There’s a museum full of Elvis memorabilia and most of the hotels have some kind of Elvis presence. Weddings are as much a part of Vegas as Elvis is. About 100,000 wedding ceremonies are performed each year in Las Vegas and there are wedding chapels all over town. With so many weddings and so much Elvis it seems only natural that the denizens of Las Vegas came up with a way to merge the two into a bizarre yet popular hybrid known as the Elvis Wedding. Elvis Weddings have been available at a number of Vegas chapels for quite some time. The concept that seems like a bad sitcom joke is actually quite popular in Vegas and couples show up every day to be married by Elvis, serenaded by Elvis, picked up in a limousine driven by Elvis, or accompanied on a tandem bicycle by Elvis. One chapel offers the option of having Elvis give away the Bride. The Elvis wedding is nothing short of a unique experience. And that experience is offered at just under a dozen chapels on and off the Strip. Some of the chapels themselves seem designed around the Elvis Wedding. If you’re getting married at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel or the Graceland Wedding Chapel, you pretty much have to expect an appearance by The King. The Viva Las Vegas chapel offers a “Blue Hawaii” Elvis Wedding that includes a Priscilla impersonator. Choosing Your Wedding Dress  By : Kirsten Hawkins He’s proposed and it is time to make a decision on the most important detail of every little girl’s dream: the wedding dress. Should it be sleeveless, short, long, lacey, sequined or plain? So many questions to ask yourself, although you are sure of one thing, it needs to be perfect. As soon as the planning begins for the big day, choosing your wedding dress becomes somewhat of an urgency for most brides, who do not want to wait until the last minute. While dealing with wedding stress and preparations, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to try on different styles and find the one who says “you”. Four Quick Tuxedo Renting Tips  By : James C Renting a tuxedo can be a strange task if you have never done it before. If you are renting a tuxedo for the first time there are a few things you can do to make it an easy chore. Keep reading this article to get four quick tuxedo rental tips. The first tip and perhaps the most important one is to rent your tuxedo well in advance of your event. Try to rent it at least a month before your event, three months if possible. This assures you that the trendiest and most popular styles are still available. If you wait too long you might have to settle with a less attractive tuxedo. Should You Buy Artificial Or Real Flowers?  By : James C Brides have many decisions to make when planning their wedding. You have to make a decision on catering, on hiring a band, on the reception hall and the list goes on and on. One important decision you have to make is about the flowers. You have to decide what type of flowers and you have to decide whether you want real ones or silk ones. Keep reading this article to learn some information that might help you make up your mind. Real flowers are the traditional way to go and have some definite advantages. For starters they will of course look more natural since they are natural. For some people his may be the only thing that is important. Also they will have the natural smell of flowers. This is something that is hard to duplicate with perfumes or scents. You also might have more variety with real flowers since not all flower types may be available in a realistic silk form. Some natural flowers are just hard to duplicate. Good Tips On Planning Your Wedding  By : Dalvin Rumsey Planning a wedding is not such an easy task. It takes over 250 hours to plan the average wedding, with many of the great finishing touches being left till 30 days - 1 day to the wedding day itself. Meticulous planning id required to achieve a great outcome and it takes the professional wedding and event planner to help achieve this. Films, book and magazines are no stranger to such appearances. More and more brides decide to leave the whole responsibility of wedding planning to a person who really knows what they are doing! Nobody wants to spend thousands on a guess work, weddings definatly calls for the wedding planner who would not onlyh help you realise your dream wedding, these days would also help you in saving money too. Gone are the days when wedding planners were or wer thought to be expensive; wedding planners now offer various different packages to suit every pocket, almost without compromising on what you get. Celebrity Style Wedding Dresses, Evening Dresses And Jewellery  By : Dalvin Rumsey Celebrities are continuously in the spotlight, dazzling and looking more and more glamourous thus making mere mortals drool and want to be like them. These days, brides want more than just 'trends' or 'designer' to be the reason for their choice of wedding dress or jewellery; they love to be inspired especially by a celebrity. Today's bride feels she would look her best of course ina dress that she'd be comfortable in and have always dreamed of, but all this is thrown our of the window the moment she finds a celebrity lookalike wedding dress. Who could blame the bride, afterall celebrities have access to stylists who have researched the best from the best and model the best for the the world including the bride to see and drool over. Very few suppliers have taken note of this change and implementing celebrity style evening dresses, wedding dresses and jewllery in their line of stock. Today's bride is very demanding and will stop at nothing to get what she wants; she wants to make an amazing fashion statement, look her best on her wedding day, and what better way to do this than to play it safe wearing a celebrity lookalike wedding dress or jewellery. Should You Use Chair Covers Or Not  By : Dalvin Rumsey Every bride wants her wedding to be special and sophisticated, while showing her sense of style and reflect the theme or vision she has for her wedding. This is the reason why one of the most interesting developments in the wedding industry over the last few years is the large range of solutions regarding the style of weddings. Chair covers are an excellent choice for any styling issue and this is why so many brides decide to hire such things to spice up their wedding reception. The Role Of Chair Covers & Other Linen In Weddings & Events  By : Dalvin Rumsey Not only do linen light up your venue, they can also be used to make a statement, defining the occassion expecially special occassions sush as weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, corporate events and more. You will be amazed at the difference and transformation you will see on a before and after picture of a venue without and with chair covers. Today many brides and event planners have grown to realise the need for linen in their venues, they have also become quite fearless of colours in linen and tend to go for unusual colours or colours suite their theme. Their main purpose is to charm the eyes of anyone and add a lavish and polished look to just about any venue; whether it be a modest community hall, a back garden or the biggest and pricest of venues, linen will always be needed to add the finishing statement. These days you will find that the range available on the market is incredibly huge, formerly stadard polyester was the most common, but now the suppliers have become more adventurous adding beadings, luxury patterns such as brocade and damask, embroidery, frills and more in all colours possible. The styles and patterns are truly endless. When you want to add shimmer to a room, satin is one of the most popular choices. When you use satin chair covers and table linen together, the outcome is a huge outburst of great light reflection - the satin fabric reflects to every bit of light that is around it, you can only imagine what this would look like in a ballroom set for a wedding or event. This can look very cosmopolitan and certainly suits the chic minded individual. Another fantastic linen which many seem to ignore or may not have noticed is the richly embroided table overlays. This trend dates back to the 1950's, although during this time more lace fabrics was used as table linen. There is nothing more sophisticated than a rich table cover, for your guests to sit around and eat on too. Cinderella Carriage - Romantic Moments  By : Dalvin Rumsey Organising your wedding transportation? There are some things you must consider, regarding the way to get to your church or wedding venue. Even if you are lucky enough to be living close enough to walk to church, you will still need at least one vehicle to get you to your place of marriage. Whether arriving at your wedding in a limousine, a vintage car or in a horse drawn carriage, you will most certainly have to consider cost, distance and style of your choice. When speaking about the distance to the venue from your home, there are two possibilities; the first one applies when the distance is short, in this case only one vehicle may be necessary, which can do more than one journey. It will take your bridesmaids and mum first and come back for you and your dad or anyone who is giving you away. On the other hand, for venues further away, more than one vehicle will most likely be required. Using Cookie Favors For Your Wedding  By : Dalvin Rumsey No matter the culture or country, there are some things that never change: the traditional wedding cookies. Each of them is rather the same in consistency and taste familiar. This tradition of wedding cookies has been adapted by the United States and other cultures. They are a great gift to share with your wedding guests. There are many kinds of wedding cookies available on the market, they can range from individual cookies in the shape of wedding cakes with decorative colored frosting, to a variety of cookies placed inside boxes arranged to look like the ascending layers of a wedding cake. Tips On Decorating Your Wedding Venues  By : Dalvin Rumsey Decoration is very important in any wedding. There are few good companies offering decoration services and can help you achieve the fantasy room you want created. Choose wisely, ask them about what wou will be getting, don't be embarassed, afterall it's your wedding and you want to know all of the details. The best way to start is to sourse out the best through a referral or portfolio that they have. Some new decorators can also prove ot be good but be sure of what they can do before you lt them handle decorating an important day as your wedding day. You will also want to know a few rules about their services: what happens if you do not like what they have done in your venue(s)? What if you decide to cancel at the last minute, will you be entitles ot any refunds? etc. If you could think of it, ask it! it's your wedding and nobody else's, keeping in any worries is will only make you more nervous and nothing brings up nevers already as weddings do, so you'll be topping upon this. Selecting The Perfect Jewelry For Your Wedding  By : Dalvin Rumsey Weddings are generally a formal occasion, when accessories are highly important. The bride's jewellery should match her wedding theme, and must suit the important occassion. Some brides like the elaborate type jewellery and others prefer the simple type. No matter what should the bride makes, it should be something special to admire in her wedding photos in years to come. A simple rule in choosing a good jewellery for a wedding is 'simple, but still elegant. A wedding gown with much glitter and detailing would call for a simpler bridal jewellery, while a plain or simpler wedding dress allows for both choices; simple or elaborate jewelries. Top 5 Wedding Etiquette Issues  By : Dalvin Rumsey The engagement and the wedding are two of the most important events in a person�s life. They are pretty stressful events, as you must prepare all the necessary things in order for the guests to have a wonderful time. You must keep up with the latest trends in organizing everything. There is no rule regarding etiquette that must absolutely be followed and no one to know them all! The most important thing you must keep in mind is the fact that etiquette is above all about treating people with courtesy and making them feel comfortable. When an etiquette question occurs, you must consider the feelings of those who will be affected. 2008 Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable Receive Highest Safety Ratings  By : Anthony Fontanelle In the crowded car market, it is hard to choose from different car models offered by car manufacturers. For car buyers, they need to consider different attributes of the cars they are looking at to buy. In a recent survey, it was found out that among the top things car buyers look for in their next vehicle is safety and this category goes right along with performance and fuel efficiency. That is why car manufacturers are hard at work to develop and produce safe cars for the car buying public. The Ford Motor Company is one of the leading innovators when it comes to safety, after all, the Volvo brand goes under the company’s Premiere Auto Group (PAG). For the 2008 model year, two vehicles from the company have already been given the highest safety ratings. Bmw Delivers World’s First Hydrogen-powered Saloon  By : Anthony Fontanelle Direct from its factory in the United Kingdom, BMW delivers the world’s first fleet of the world’s first hydrogen-powered emissions-free luxury saloons - the Hydrogen 7. The saloon is based on the chassis of the standard 7-series but its engine is designed to run on gasoline or hydrogen (bivalent). In hydrogen mode, the saloon emits nothing more than water vapor. Next week, ‘Clean Energy’ will arrive to the UK with the rolling out eight BMW Hydrogen 7 cars. The virtually emissions-free luxury saloons, also flaunting enhanced BMW brake boosters and other power parts, form part of a total fleet of a hundred Hydrogen 7 models that are a major landmark in the automaker’s CleanEnergy programme. For the first time, Hydrogen 7 models have been delivered on the ‘standard’ 7 Series production line and will be used in normal daily driving in the UK. Wedding Dress Cleaning Tips  By : dave (Author) * You should aim to dry clean your dress as soon as you can after your wedding. This helps avoid the danger of untreated stains becoming oxidised and increases the likelihood of successful cleaning. * Always have the dress dry cleaned prior to storage, even if the dress looks clean stains such as perspiration and drinks stains can evaporate, but over time begin to affect the fabric. * On the day avoid rubbing stains, if you spill something on your dress blot it gently, rubbing can damage the fabric permanently. As far as stain removal goes – give the dry cleaner the first chance to remove the stains. Use This Simple Process To Choose The Perfect Groomsmen Gifts  By : dave (Author) With so many details to handle for your Big Day, it can be easy to rush when it comes to choosing your groomsmen gifts. There are many standard gifts that you can easily give that will be appreciated, but will they stand apart as special, and even more importantly, will they really thank your groomsmen for being there for you and serve as a reminder of this important relationship? With just a little thought, traditional items, such as hip flasks or cuff links, when selected as your groomsmen gifts can have personal meaning and become treasured items, even heirlooms to be passed down, for each of the recipients. Top 5 Ideas For Personalized Wedding Favors For Spring Of 2006  By : dave (Author) Are you completely bored with seeing the same old key chains and candies whenever you go shopping for wedding favors? Even the most boring wedding favors can be made remarkable with a little bit of thought and effort on your part. Personalized wedding favors are all the rage. Taking the effort to personalize a wedding favor indicates to the guest that you care and appreciate their presence. Here are the top 5 ideas for personalized wedding favors. The Etiquette On Distributing Wedding Favors  By : dave (Author) Making a faux pas during the wedding ceremony or at the wedding reception is every bride's nightmare. It is best to acquaint yourself with the etiquette related to various wedding traditions so there is no chance of a goof up. Distributing wedding favors can also get tricky if you don't know what to do. Here are some tips on handling different wedding favor situations. - The classic distribution of wedding favors requires you to place one favor at each place setting. For this kind of distribution you need to purchase one favor for each guest including children. You also want to buy some extras in case of damage or unexpected guests. An excess of 5% of the expected wedding guests is recommended. It's better to have a few leftover favors than to seat guests without favors. How To Choose The Right Wedding Decorations For Your Special Day  By : Gregg Hall When you are planning to have a get together or party decorations are something that you need to think about. No party is complete without decorations, whether it be a birthday party, or a wedding, or a graduation, or even a school dance. The decorations you choose will help you set the mood for the whole event. There are couple different ways you can go about getting or making your decorations for your special event. What Save The Date Cards Are And Why You May Want Them In Your Wedding Plans  By : Gregg Hall Getting engaged and married is a wonderful, but sometimes very stressful time. There are so many things to think about. When and where is the wedding going to be, who to invite, what colors to use, what to eat, who is going to make the cake and the food, will there be a dance, and who will provide the music? There are all kinds of questions to be answered and dealt with. Not everything has to be so stressful; some of the preparations can be fun.

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