Common Questions Every New Fiancee Asks Themselves
Posted on July 16, 2008 - Filed Under wedding
1. He asked me to marry him yesterday, and I’m the happiest person on earth, but I know I need to get going if I want the perfect wedding! What do I do?
Oh, enjoy the feeling first; he’ll only ask you to marry him once. In fact, be selfish; keep it private first for a while, your little secret. It won’t last, but savor the intimacy of having that knowledge just between you and him.
But do go out with him or by yourself and enjoy the fun of looking at wedding things and dreaming. Check out wedding bands, think together about what you’d like, and dream about your perfect wedding. This period is not only tons of fun, but also gives you most of your best ideas, the ones that will shape your wedding, and in many ways your marriage.
2. So when do I tell everyone? And how? Should I just flash the ring?
Tell your parents first. If you tend to be emotional, tell them one at a time. You can even ask your fianc
Tags: marriage, organise wedding, plan wedding, wedding, wedding planning, wedding stress, weddingsA Wedding Tradition That’s Worth Keeping
Posted on June 27, 2008 - Filed Under wedding
So many things about weddings have become traditions. We follow them because… well, that’s how weddings that we’ve seen growing up have been done. Question is: do these traditions really contribute to the ultimate wedding or are they nothing more than superstitions? Are they nothing more than outdated habits?
Here is one wedding tradition that still has merit…
On the day of the wedding, the bride is asked to wear or carry something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. This tradition is a simple process and a sweet way for the women of the bride’s family, particularly the bride’s mom, to acknowledge the changing status of the bride and to show their love and support. This is actually good for helping to calm those wedding jitters.
Usually the “something old” takes the form of some personal items given from mother to daughter, sometimes as accessories that the bride is to wear on the day such as a necklace or earrings.
The “something new” stands for the new family that is about to be formed, and bracelets are a common choice for this.
The “something borrowed” is supposed to come from a happily married women. By lending the bride something to use on her wedding day, they also lend some of their married bliss to carry into their new family.
Last, but not least, is the “something blue”. The color is associated with purity and modesty. While the color is pretty, it doesn’t quite go with all the white. Perfect solution: it is common nowadays to have a blue and white garter.
Now isn’t that a wedding tradition worth keeping when you tie the knot?
Lesley-Ann Graham runs WeddingTrix.com - a valuable wedding planning resource with articles, tips and advice to help you plan your perfect wedding. Visit Lesley-Ann’s wedding forum for more free wedding planning help and advice.
Tags: marriage, organise wedding, plan wedding, wedding, wedding planning, wedding traditions, weddingsHow To Have Lovely Hands And Nails On Your Wedding Day
Posted on May 13, 2008 - Filed Under wedding
It is often said that if you want to know someone, check out their hands. The hands reflect the kind of work we do and the activities we love. The more we are into sports or crafts, the more our hands need care. They even show if you wash your dishes by hand.
Our daily tasks can make our hands so rough. On our wedding day, we want everything to be wonderful and perfect. That means a little pampering is required for one of the most overworked part of our body - our hands.
The first step is to properly shape your nails. Even if your work calls for you to have really short nails, it doesn’t mean you should just square them off. File your nails using an emery board (one direction only please) into the shape that best suits your hand. You’ll be amazed how much more elegant your hand looks, without them being less capable.
Next, you need to get rid of the dead skin on your hands. You can buy one of the ready made products from companies like Sally Hansen or Crabtree and Evelyn. But if you’re working on a budget, you can just fill a bowl with some warm water or buttermilk or natural apple cider vinegar and soak your hands for a while. That will help take the dead skin off.
Taking care of your hands is absolutely relaxing. A little massage of your palms, fingers and wrists can go a long way to helping relieve the stress of preparing for your major event. The great part: this won’t cost you much and you can do it easily.
Considering how much use our hands get, it is a surprise that most people don’t take better care of their hands. It is easy to have great looking hands if you eat right (green leafy vegetables and food rich in iron, vitamin C, B12 and calcium are a must). Improving your diet alone can begin to create wonders in your nails.
Don’t forget to take care of your cuticles. It really isn’t hard to do. You just need to push them gently back towards the half-moon at the base of your nail using the flat side of an orange stick. Be careful not to crack it or damage it. Keep in mind that the cuticles protect your nails from infections. You may want to use a cold pressed oil or olive oil on them to make the process smooth sailing.
Use a fine pumice stone to rub the skin of your hands. This will remove any rough skin and ridges. Don’t rub too hard on stubborn spots. Given enough treatments, it will smooth out.
There are also buffing kits available to make your nails look like you’ve used nail polish when all you really did is sand and polish them. It’s a great natural look that any bride will love.
Last but not least, moisturize your skin. Get your hands soft and smooth by regularly rubbing lotion or moisturizing cream on them. Your husband will love your soft hands. Smooth hands will mean your wedding ring will just glide onto your finger as your husband pledges you his love.
Lesley-Ann Graham runs WeddingTrix.com - a valuable wedding planning resource with articles, tips and advice to help you plan your perfect wedding. Visit Lesley-Ann’s wedding blog for more free wedding planning help and advice.
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