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 Are they nothing more than outdated habits?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?
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Tags: marriage, organise wedding, plan wedding, wedding, wedding planning, wedding traditions, weddingsHow to Plan Your Wedding
Posted on June 5, 2008 - Filed Under wedding
Congratulationsyou’re getting married! Now take a deep breath and take off those rose-colored glassesit’s time to think about the wedding. If you want to plan a hassle-free wedding, here’s some useful advice.
Set a budget. Think about money before you think about anything else. How much can you afford to spend on a wedding? Whose family will pay for what? Traditionally, the bride’s family pays for the wedding and reception, while the groom’s family foots the bill for the rehearsal dinner.
However, these rules are not as hard-and-fast now as they were a few decades ago. If the couple are older, established professionalsas opposed to young adults just getting started in lifethey may be expected to pay for the wedding themselves.
Talk to your family. Is his family staunch Catholic? Are her parents insistent that their little girl get married at the synagogue? If either side of the family has strong views about the religious significance of the wedding, you’d better get it out in the open early on. If you’re paying for the wedding yourself, you’ll have a stronger position than if the families are footing most of the billbut even so, if you disregard a family member’s conviction, it could cause bad feelings for years to come. Try to settle on a solution that will come as close as possible to making everyone happy.
Pick a place. The venue contributes significantly to the cost of a wedding and reception. Hotels, resorts, and country clubs are often expensivealthough they are most equipped to handle weddings, with professional staff and all the equipment. Outdoor locations such as parks and beaches can be cost-savingbut you’ll have to bring in all the chairs and tables yourself. Churches are the most traditional settingsbut make sure you understand their regulations.
Pick a theme. It can seem like your choices regarding color scheme, favors, food, music, and decoration are endless and bewildering. If you settle on a theme early on, it can help you to narrow down your choices. The date you pick can help you choose a themea winter wedding could have a Christmas or Valentines Day theme; a fall wedding works well with Halloween or foliage themes; summer can have a beach or 4th of July theme. Or consider your interests. If you love to play golf as a couple, have a love of 18th-century literature, or brew your own beer togetherany interest you have might translate well into the perfect wedding theme.
Set a guest list. The amount of people you invite can make or break your budget. The more your family contributes to the wedding, the more say they have in who gets invited. Save money by inviting only friends and familyor by throwing a small and intimate wedding and reception, then a larger and more informal house party later on.
Planning a wedding doesn’t have to be a high-stress event. With a little foresight and a lot of open communication, your wedding day will go smoothlyand the planning process won’t have to be a nightmare.
David McCoy
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