When you consider your wedding budge, sit down with your fiancé and discuss the elements of a wedding that mean the most to you. Then focus the bulk of your funds on the most meaningful items.
Spend money on the parts of your wedding that you will really remember and cherish after it is all over. […]
For those outdoorsy folk who are planning their wedding reception and dinner outside, you may be interested in hearing about this hard learned lesson and somewhat comical true story.
A couple years ago two avid nature lovers decided to get married and have their wedding dinner and reception in the great outdoors. It was a grand […]
Ever hear the rumor that chocolate is a women’s best friend? How about giving your health conscious guests a treat they crave and may rarely get (especially the women)? Healthy, guilt free, delicious, organic dark chocolate fondue with fresh fruit. Now I’m talking the kind of organic dark chocolate that is not bitter, but is […]
Nowadays the parents of the bride are not always the exclusive financial backers of the wedding. In-laws may contribute, close family and friends sometimes do, and often the bride and groom assume most or all of the costs associated with the big day. With second weddings, the couple is almost always solely responsible for all […]
Having many countries, religions, native tribes and other groups, Africa has a diverse array of wedding traditions. The specific tradition depends on the area of Africa and each individual group. It seems that every group has their own unique culture and set if rules to follow that completely differ from surrounding groups.
After doing some research […]
Continuing on from yesterdays wedding etiquette blog I would like discuss more on the wedding party.
When choosing your wedding party, you’ll want to pick people who will follow direction and are polite. Despite contrary belief politeness and etiquette aren’t always common sense to everyone. Therefore I recommend doing a little etiquette training with your wedding […]
Who to have in the bridal party can sometimes be a difficult decision, especially if you know many people and you don’t want to offend anyone.
If you’re lucky you only know a few females. But what happens when your sisters, soon to be sister in-laws, cousins, friends and other gals you know, all feel they should […]
For a nautical theme wedding, invitations can be designed to resemble tickets for a cruise or boat ride. The bride and groom can dress as the captain and first mate, while their attendants can be pirates, sailors, or the crew. Seafood and sushi would be fun fare to serve, with centerpieces of live goldfish, floating […]
For a Renaissance/courtly wedding, invitations are sent on scrolls and the groom arrives as a knight in shining armor atop a horse. Entertainment can include a jester and court dancers, and the setting could be a castle, chateau, or ballroom decorated like an Old English inn.
At a Roaring ‘20s wedding, guests come in costume, […]
Have you ever been to a wedding reception that had disposable cameras on the table?
Or as the bride or groom have you ever noticed you don’t get them all back? Well, it’s probably because some people thought they were nice little gifts or party favors for them to keep.
Advice for the newlyweds; make sure the […]