Traditionally, the best man’s speech is delivered last, after the parents of the bride speech and groom’s speech. Because most weddings nowadays also include speeches by the groom’s parents, the maid of honor and the bride, the best man’s speech doesn’t necessarily have to be delivered the last. It can be delivered anytime, as long […]
The bride’s parents, the groom and the best man traditionally give wedding speeches. However, there is no rule that says others can’t give a wedding speech! The groom’s parents, maid of honor, bridesmaids, and even the bride herself can give a wedding speech. You don’t have to be a professional speaker to give a wedding speech. […]
Your wedding will be one of the most important days of your life. It will be a memorable event not only for you and your spouse but also for your guests. Therefore, you want to make sure that you do all of your planning far enough in advance so that you can sort through all […]
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 […]
Your wedding is a special occasion you will remember for years to come, why not make it a day everyone will remember their whole lives. Here are 12 ideas to help your wedding stand out from the rest. Have a sunset wedding. Nothing can be a more perfect backdrop than the sun setting as you […]
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 […]
Having a detailed itinerary to see that everything goes smoothly is a very important part of the overall success of your wedding celebration. Your wedding day is a big event and there is a lot going on involving a great many people working toward the common goal of making it come out right. With caterers […]
Music plays a very important part in the human psyche and the sounds you surround your wedding celebration with can evoke warm memories for years to come. When choosing the style of music to be played at your wedding, you have a multitude of choices. If the budget allows it, there is always the added […]
The rich and famous aren’t the only ones who can create a breath taking wedding reception. Here are some simple and not-so-simple things some famous couples did to make their wedding reception stellar! Announce your entrance to the reception hall with a blast of trumpets. Entertain guests with live music; violinists, string quartet, flutists. Stars […]
Your wedding day should be as joyous, momentous and memorable as you wish it to be; a day of celebration and happiness. Careful planning will help to ensure that your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible for you and your guests, and one of the most important choices is that of your wedding venue. […]
It takes a fair number of people working together to coordinate and execute a successful wedding ceremony. It takes more than two to be a successful wedding party. The entire entourage of your wedding ceremony is involved in this select group and each has special areas of responsibility they cover to make the event run […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
