Wedding

Fun Ideas for Bridal Shower Activities

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:00:05 GMT

Like in any other party, games at a bridal shower can bring guests closer together and break through any awkwardness that might be present. A bridal shower is an opportunity for new family members and friends to get to know each other better. Bridal shower games can help add fun and play to the party. Here are some examples of tried-and-true bridal shower games. *Secret word: Upon arriving, guests are each given an individual secret word. The first guest to get the bride to say their word, without saying it themselves, wins.

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Have You Tried Wedding Ballet Flats?

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:00:07 GMT

For the best shoes for comfort, you really want to go with the wedding ballet flats. All weddings turn out to be long but exciting. For this reason, footwear tends to be very important. Because these shoes are light in weight and are finely designed, they are able to provide a high level of comfort for everyone. You can pick them up in a number of colours and styles, and it's also possible for you to dye them in a specific colour to match your wedding dress, if you like. These ballet flat shoes are designed in a similar fashion to soft leather ballet shoes.

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Being Prepared to Make a Wedding Speech: Keep the Bride and Groom Happy With a Great Wedding Speech

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:30:05 GMT

Are you prepared to make a wedding speech? Many people wait until the last minute to prepare for their wedding speech. However, the amount of stress this creates can be overwhelming. Having anxiety about the correct things to say and what not to say at a wedding is extremely normal. The goal is to have a properly prepared wedding presentation will be remembered with a smile. Getting up in front of a lot of people that are expecting a lot from you is nerve racking. A wedding speech needs to make people laugh, make some people cry, embarrass some people, and make everyone smile.

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Interesting Wedding Traditions

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:00:05 GMT

Every country has its own wedding traditions. Some of these traditions are adhered to for many generations; others are seldom followed by traditional brides and grooms. However, many countries have some interesting wedding traditions. Some are romantic, some lovely and some are simply fun. Here are a few traditions from around the world. Sawing The Log In Germany, the bridal couple is given a saw, usually with a bow placed on it, and together they must saw a log that is placed between two sawhorses.

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Picking Out Your Lesbian Wedding Rings

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:00:05 GMT

From engagement rings to picking out wedding bands for your lesbian wedding to presenting them at your lesbian wedding itself, the outward statement of rings is a cultural criteria. Engagement rings are usually a surprise. An event filled with anticipation of excitement of acceptance and dread of rejection. By this point in time, you are past this stage. So we will progress to the wedding band stage. First of all are your bands going to be identical or an expression of individuality? Then set a price range of what you can spend on them.

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Unity Sand Ceremony - An Alternative to the Unity Candle Ceremony

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:40:03 GMT

If you are looking for an alternative to the Unity Candle Ceremony, you might want to consider the Unity Sand Ceremony. Both these ceremonies represent the union of the bride and groom's lives. In the Unity Candle Ceremony, a couple lights a large unity candle together with their own lit candles. In the Unity Sand Ceremony, the couple combines vases of sand into a larger vase. Some people prefer to use the Unity Sand Ceremony for their outdoor wedding instead of the Unity Candle Ceremony so that they don't have to worry about the possibility of any wind blowing out the candles.

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Wedding Locations for Couples Who Think Outside the Box

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:05:02 GMT

Destination weddings are one of the hottest new trends in America's 125 billion dollar a year wedding industry. If you have somehow never heard of them, a destination wedding is one that you have to travel to. Also known as eloping, most modern destination weddings include guests. No, they are not spontaneous ceremonies that include two flighty lovers. Rather, they are carefully planned events that are held at some of the most beautiful and exotic resorts and locations on earth, like on a Greek island, in a Hawaiian Garden, or even on a ship at sea.

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Cheap and Easy Wedding Favors on a Shoe String Budget

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:20:03 GMT

Now that most of the wedding has been planned and the budget is nearly spent there is often a mere pittance to spend on wedding favors. If this sounds like your wedding, then don't despair, you can have wedding favors that fit your style and your budget. As the prices seem to skyrocket some brides consider making their own favors to give to guests. There are many excellent favors that can be made easily and inexpensively. Inexpensive Favors Start by identifying the theme and color scheme of your wedding and reception.

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Tips for a Successful Wedding After-Party

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:35:02 GMT

Hosting an After-Party-Do's & Dont's Have you ever been at a wedding and you're having so much fun, you don't want the wedding to be over quite yet? ? ? For those couples who want to keep the party going all night long, having an 'after-party' following the main dinner reception is a great idea; it allows the blissful couple to spend just a little more time with friends and unwind with a cocktail after the formalities of the day. Here are some tips & tricks to ensure you have just as much (or maybe even more) fun at your after-party than you did at your wedding reception: Location: In an ideal situation, your wedding reception venue has the perfect intimate space for an after-party;

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Mother and Son Wedding Songs: Music to Play For Your Mom at the Wedding

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:20:04 GMT

A wedding ceremony is never complete without those special songs and dances. Different parts of a wedding are enhanced by the music playing in the background. Choosing a song for each of these parts can be challenging at first. Let's discuss one of the most important wedding dances - the mother son dance - and how you can choose the perfect mother wedding song for you. Mother Son Dance This is a traditional dance shared by the mother of the groom and the groom himself. It is the groom's way of showing his love and appreciation for everything his mother has done for him.

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