Congratulations! Now it's time to send out a wedding thank you to each person who has helped you celebrate your new life together. Here are some of few phrases you can opt to pick.....
• Your friendship, love and well wishes will be remembered always.
• I will think of you every time use it.
• Your generous gift and well wishes are truly appreciated.
• Your practical gift is greatly appreciated.
• Your presence at the wedding, made it that much more of a special occasion.
• Thank you for your lovely gift.
• Thank you for not only coming to the wedding, but for your beautiful gift as well.
• Even though you could not attend, your well wishes were felt thoroughly on the day.
• Your generosity and support will be remembered always.
• Thank you for the elegant gift you sent.
• You have incredible taste.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wedding Souvenirs
Wedding souvenirs are a great way to thank your guests and leave them with a reminder of your special day for years to come. Show your appreciation with practical and elegant wedding souvenirs.
Wedding Theme Place Card Holders
For those couples who are having assigned seating at their wedding reception tables, wedding theme place card holders are a great way to dress up the table. There is a variety of wedding theme place card holders available for sale where individuals can choose to advertise the number of the table or the name of the guests. Some examples of these holders include bride and groom figurines, silver wedding bells and gold heart place card holders. This is a great wedding reception table decoration sure to delight all who attend the special event.
Floral Centerpieces
Another highly sought after wedding decoration piece is the floral centerpiece. Flowers look fantastic anywhere at a wedding ceremony or reception but if one is looking to find the perfect touch for the center of their tables, a floral centerpiece will definitely do the trick. These centerpieces can be high or low, modest or full. It all depends on the individual tastes and budget of the couple who is planning the wedding. A great touch to floral centerpieces is to choose wedding colors as the main floral color scheme. This really brings the whole room together and makes everything exquisitely coordinated.
Beautiful Candles Exude the Feel of Wedding Day Romance
Another spectacular decorative item for the ceremony, reception or both is wedding candles. These candles can come in any style, scent and color. Whether the ceremony and reception are taking place during the day or night, candles add greatly to the special occasion. There are many companies which produce wedding decorations such as candles exclusively for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Not only can the couple choose their favorite color for the candles but they may also be able to get the candles and/or candle holders personalized with their wedding day information.
Wedding Bells and Hearts
Perhaps nothing says wedding more so than decorations consisting of wedding bells and hearts. These items come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Whether one is looking to decorate the aisles and pews at the church for the wedding ceremony or looking for perfect wedding table decorations for the wedding reception, there is so much to choose from when it comes to wedding bells and hearts. For church decorations, try placing 3-D paper wedding bells on the end of each church pew to give the church a little extra wedding flair. As for the reception,heart candle holders can be placed on each of the reception tables with white candles for some added ambience.
Wedding Decorations
Planning a wedding is a fun and special event for the bride and groom-to-be. There is so much that needs to be done to decorate for the wedding in order to make the festive occasion simply perfect. One important detail that needs to be tended to with any wedding is that of wedding decorations. From simple to decadent, there is a decoration for the wedding reception tables to fit every taste imaginable.
Wedding Reception
t’s party time and time to toss rules out the window. Every wedding is different. The order of the events below aren’t written in stone and you can change the orders or dismiss of any event you don’t want.
You should plan for your wedding party to start packing up anything that is left behind and that has be removed from the reception venue once the party is over.
- You and your HUSBAND arrive at the reception location with your wedding party.
- Freshen up, grab a drink and get into positions for the receiving line and greet your guests. Your guests will mingle and have drinks and hors d'oeurves during the time it takes to finish the receiving line
- The next thing that happens is the MC introduces the wedding party into the room. Traditional order: bride’s parents, groom’s parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen in couples, the maid of honor and best man, then the flower girl and ring bearer and lastly the newlyweds.
- You could have your first dance now or wait until after the speeches. You'll notice that there are no firm rules here because it's party time. Also, if you are planning on cutting short your photographer's hours, getting the first dance over with now allows the photographer to get a few good shots.
- Before you eat, the best man makes a toast to the happy couple.
- If you have invited your priest/minister have them or someone else say grace before the meal. Grace is optional.
- We find that if you are having more then 4 speeches, it’s more entertaining when they’re given between courses, but that's up to you. If you want to have the speeches said one after the other, that can be done after the meal. You'll find the order of speeches in our Toasts & Speeches section.
- Speeches and dinner are done, now it's time for dancing. If you haven't had your first dance yet, let's go. If you did, then you and your wedding party should start the dancing. You can also cut your cake and have the parent’s dance now too. Try not to stop your DJ too often, it’s hard to get everyone back on the dance floor once it’s been cleared.
- An hour after that cut of the cake. You don’t have to announce this, it can be done anytime during the evening. Just make sure that the views of your photo & video people aren’t blocked. To save money on your photographer, do a fake cutting of the cake earlier and cut down on the amount of time they have to be at the reception.
- At around 11:00pm its time to toss your bouquet and your husband flings your garter. I know you like it when I type HUSBAND, I bet you're smiling right now. This has become an event that only half the couples incorporate it into their day Personally, I like it.
- The sweet table or late-night buffet can start right after the tosses.
- Lastly, change into your going away outfit (if you're doing that), have your last dance, say your goodbyes and leave.
You should plan for your wedding party to start packing up anything that is left behind and that has be removed from the reception venue once the party is over.
HONEYMOON
The Honeymoon is the traditional holiday taken by newlyweds. It considered as the celebration of marriage involving intimacy, seclusion, romance and tenderness.
The first use of the word honeymoon dates back to the 16th century. The Merriam-Webster dictionary reports the etymology as from “the idea that the first month of marriage is the sweetest” (1546). The term is also said to come from the Norse word “hjunottsmanathr” which means “in hiding”. This came from the ancient Scandinavian practice where the groom would abduct their brides from local villages and keep them in hiding until they were pregnant or until the bride’s family stops searching.
The first use of the word honeymoon dates back to the 16th century. The Merriam-Webster dictionary reports the etymology as from “the idea that the first month of marriage is the sweetest” (1546). The term is also said to come from the Norse word “hjunottsmanathr” which means “in hiding”. This came from the ancient Scandinavian practice where the groom would abduct their brides from local villages and keep them in hiding until they were pregnant or until the bride’s family stops searching.
The Wedding Entourage
Members of the wedding entourage play very important roles in a Wedding. The wedding entourage are well-chosen from the bride and groom’s sides of the family, or from their closest set of friends. The wedding entourage’s duties are mainly to assist the about-to-be-married couples in all aspects related to their wedding, and ensure that everything goes smoothly.
Here are the basic members of the entourage and what they do:
Here are the basic members of the entourage and what they do:
Maid of Honor or Matron of Honor
The Maid of Honor is the primary attendant attendant with the most honors and duties of the bridal party, and is considered the equivalent of the groom’s best man. She is usually the bride’s sister, cousin or closest friend. The Maid of Honor plans and hosts the bridal shower and bachelorette party. She assists the bride with her dress and make-up, and arranges her veil and train before, during and after the ceremony. The maid of honor holds the bride’s bouquet during the exchanging of wedding rings and witnesses the signing of the marriageBest Man
The bestman is the chief male assistant to the bridegroom during the wedding. Like the Maid of Honor, this role is generally given to someone close to a groom, such as his brother or his closest male friend. The Best Man is responsible in organizing a Bachelor or Stag Party for the groom. He assists the groom on the wedding day, ensuring that the groom gets to the wedding on time. The Best Man acts as a legal witness to the marriage. He gives a speech at the wedding reception, and offers the first toast to the Bride and Groom.Bridesmaid
The bridesmaid attends to the bride during the preparation and the wedding itself. If the bride has any task or errand, the bridesmaid makes sure it gets done. A bridesmaid is often a close friend or sister, and often there is more than one bridesmaid.Groomsman
A groomsman attends to the needs of the groom during the preparation and the wedding ceremony. He is also in charge of running errands for the groom. The groomsman helps in ushering guests to their seats before the ceremony, and escorting the bridesmaids down the aisle during the ceremony and reception.Flower Girl
A young girl not usually more than 8 years old. Her primary role is to carry a small basket full of flowers and drop the flower petals as she walks down the aisle.Ring Bearer
A young boy not usually more than 8 years old. The ring bearer walks down the aisle carrying a satin pilow that contains a pair of wedding rings.Coin Bearer
A young boy who usually marches next to the ring bearer. The coin bearer carries the arrhae, or 13 coins, which represents groom’s pledge of his edication to the welfare of his wife and future children.Primary Sponsors
Godparents stand as principal sponsors and witnesses in the ceremony. They are expected to provide guidance and counsel to the couple during their married life.Secondary sponsors
Composed of 3 pairs: the Candle Sponsors to light up the wedding candles during the ceremony; the Veil Sponsors to drape and pin the veil on the groom’s shoulder and over the bride’s head; the Cord Sponsors, and the Cord Sponsors to tie the cord around the shoulder-area of the bride and groom.wedding tiaras and jewels
Wedding Flowers
Floral trends
Wedding flowers often follow fashion trends and right now individuality is in, while conventionality is out. This means that the bridesmaids’ bouquets do not have to match the bride’s and each bridesmaid can potentially have a unique bouquet. Colorful blossoms, as opposed to conventional white, are also in style - especially plums and lavenders. This makes it easy for brides making their own centerpieces because anything goes. Be creative! Create a different floral assortment for each table.Wedding Cakes
Your reception just wouldn’t be the same without a wedding cake. After all, it’s meant as a symbol of fertility and is one of the most commonly found wedding traditions. The Ancient Romans used to bake a cake of barley or wheat and then break it over the bride’s head as a sign of fertility. It also became customary to pile several small cakes to create one large tier. The bride and groom would then try to kiss over the tower of cakes without knocking it over. If they succeeded, it was a sign that their marriage would be long and prosperous.
Today, wedding cakes are more about style and taste then they are symbols of fertility. If you’re a talented baker you can make your own wedding cake - not only will you save money but it will also symbolize all the love and dedication that you will put into your marriage. For those of you who aren’t whizzes in the kitchen there are hundreds of unique wedding cake designs to choose from, such as the recently popular cupcake wedding cake.
Wedding Invitations
Once you’ve attended to all the details of your wedding ceremony and reception, its time to pay some attention to the wedding stationary. The invitations should be one of the most important items on your wedding planning to-do list - how else will your guests be prepared for your fabulous wedding?
You want your invitations to be fun yet elegant enough to impress even the most critical eye. They should also reflect the personalities of the bride and groom. This brings up the question of whether you should buy your invitations or make your own - either option can have wonderful results. Most brides like the idea of having a consistent style, color or theme throughout their wedding invitations, wedding favors and wedding stationary. This illustrates the depth of care and planning that went into your wedding.
Feel free to make your wedding invitations as fancy as you want! With the all the modern advancements in technology, raised-ink motifs, embossed lettering and monograms are affordable options for everyone. Make them so appealing that your guests will RSVP right away, even if only to ask where you got your beautiful invitations!
You want your invitations to be fun yet elegant enough to impress even the most critical eye. They should also reflect the personalities of the bride and groom. This brings up the question of whether you should buy your invitations or make your own - either option can have wonderful results. Most brides like the idea of having a consistent style, color or theme throughout their wedding invitations, wedding favors and wedding stationary. This illustrates the depth of care and planning that went into your wedding.
Wedding Rings
A wedding ring is something that you will be wearing every day for the rest of your life, so it’s important to take the time to choose one that will stand the test of time and will be comfortable on your finger. Unlike the engagement ring, which tends to be taken care of solely by the man, most couples will shop for wedding rings together to make sure they’re getting something that both can appreciate. Ladies, remember it’s important to get your groom’s opinion too – you want his wedding ring to be something he’s happy to wear!
A great way to express your commitment is to buy a wedding ring set, where the groom’s and the bride’s rings match. However, there’s no rule to choosing wedding rings, so make sure that you get something that suits your tastes. That could mean finding something unusual or antique, or even designing your own. Celtic rings are another popular style for contemporary weddings.
Sunset Wedding
The original ceremony is only held during sunset or twilight period. Isn't it a perfect romantic idea?
Beach Wedding
Beaches are the most exotic venue for wedding. People stay in beach houses and stay there for celebration.
Theme Wedding
A theme is selected for the wedding and the whole function revolves around the theme.Creativity is the key word here.
Destination Wedding
The couple and the familly normally takes off to exotic places for their wedding
Types Of Wedding
Wedding is one of the major celebration in a couple's life so choosing the best type for this once in a lifetime (for some!) experience is a must!
Lace Wedding Dresses
Informal Wedding Dresses
Choosing The Proper Attire
Informal wedding gowns are generally shorter ranging from knee to mid calf length and looks more of a cocktail or party dress Brides usually do not wear veils with informal gowns, opting instead for flowers in their hair or perhaps a hat., and will not feature as much lace or beading.
Clothing
A feature of most humans societies is the wearing of clothing, a category encompassing a wide variety of materials that cover the body. The primary purpose of clothing is functional, as a protection from the elements. Clothes also enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking, by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Further, clothes provide a hygenic barrier, keeping toxins away from the body and limiting the transmission of germs.
Clothing performs a range of social and cultural functions, such as individual, occupational and sexual differentiation, and social status A uniform, for example, may identify civil authority figures, such as police and military personnel, or it may identify team, group or political affiliations. In many societies, norms about clothing reflect standards of modesty, religion,gender, and social status. Clothing may also function as a form of adornment and an expression of personal taste or style.
Clothing performs a range of social and cultural functions, such as individual, occupational and sexual differentiation, and social status A uniform, for example, may identify civil authority figures, such as police and military personnel, or it may identify team, group or political affiliations. In many societies, norms about clothing reflect standards of modesty, religion,gender, and social status. Clothing may also function as a form of adornment and an expression of personal taste or style.
Wedding Dress
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