Wedding centerpieces help tie together the look of your entire table setting. The wedding centerpieces will affect the linens you choose, the size of the tables and even the number of guests you seat on each table. It is important to discuss beforehand with your decorator and caterer the wedding centerpiece options available to you. […]
With the high cost involved in hiring professional vendors and the cost of the other components of your wedding, it is a very prudent idea to invest some cash into a good wedding insurance policy. The question of whether or not to purchase a wedding insurance policy is one of personal preference. Some argue that […]
It is vital to the smooth running of your wedding ceremony to have the people involved in the ceremony to get together and do a rehearsal before the show. When an event as important as your wedding ceremony is containing a number of people, you really have to have at least one rehearsal so that […]
Destination weddings are increasingly becoming popular. If you and your spouse-to-be are considering having one, check out these destinations where celebrity couples tied the knot! After a courthouse ceremony, actress Mira Sorvino and Chris Backus exchanged their vows in front of one hundred guests in the Mediterranean island of Capri. The couple had a sunset […]
Traditionally, brides do not give speeches. Her groom speaks on her behalf, when he delivers his speech. However, that a bride cannot give a speech is not set in stone. When a bride does decide to give a speech, she usually delivers hers last,the final speech and thanksgiving for the night. As the bride, here’s […]
If You’re the Parents of the Groom Traditionally, the parents of the groom do not give speeches. However, many weddings nowadays allow for the couple’s loved ones to give speeches. When the parents of the groom give their speech, they usually deliver it after speeches by the parents of the bride, groom and best man. […]
Planning and organizing a wedding budget can greatly reduce the stress of putting together a wedding. The very thought of a wedding conjures up images of finery and elegance, music and dance, fun, frolic and lavish spreads. However, all the extravagance can cost quite a pretty penny. Thus, whatever the size and style of the […]
We could spend years planning our big days and it still wouldn’t be long enough! The dress is just the beginning, after that you have the guest list, the venue, the food, the flowers, the parking…it never ends! Accessorise that diamond ring with a thinking cap and get the details pinned down early if you […]
Picking a quality and qualified wedding photographer is vital to maintaining the images of your special day. The big day has arrived and with all the hustle and bustle going on it seems hard to know where the time is going much less having the time to form lasting memories. That is where a good […]
If you and your future husband are fans of William Shakespeare, you might want to consider having an Elizabethan theme wedding. Shakespeare had it! Here are a few tips to lend your own Elizabeth theme wedding some authenticity: The wedding dress: In Elizabethan times, a bride didn’t wear white on her wedding day. Instead, she’d […]
If You’re the Parents of the Bride: Traditionally, the parents of the bride speech (or father of the bride speech) is the first speech delivered at the reception. As the bride’s parents, you may decide to have one of you to deliver the speech (usually the father) or share in the delivery. Here’s a quick […]
Our first installment of “12 Ways to Give Your Wedding a Stellar Touch” was so popular we thought we would give you 12 more fabulous ideas to make your wedding day stand out. Here are a few more of our favorite ideas for your big day. Have a fairy tale wedding theme! Wear a Cinderella-inspired gown. […]
If You’re the Groom Traditionally, the groom delivers his speech right after the bride’s parents deliver theirs. Here’s a quick and easy outline for the groom’s speech: Thank your family and guests first, your wife’s parents for their support and contribution to your wedding; next, the guests for attending and witnessing the memorable event; third, your […]
It was in the Middle Ages that many of the wedding customs and traditions we know today have their origins. If you and future hubby decide to go for a medieval theme wedding, here are some tips to give it authenticity: The bride’s looks: In the Middle Ages, the bride wears her hair loose, with […]
Receiving wedding gifts is a whole lot more fun when the gifts are of your choice. It is a good idea to create a wedding registry to help your guests choose a wedding gift that you like. Most people find it difficult to choose a wedding gift for a couple. Worrying about things like whether […]
