Choreographed First Dance Fabulous or Tacky?
The first dance at a wedding reception is often a source of anxiety for couples. Some people are uncomfortable in the spotlight, and cringe at the thought of all those eyes upon them. Others do not not how to dance, and are afraid of embarrassing themselves on the dance floor. And clumsy types are just petrified that they will trip over their own feet and take a digger in front of all their guests.
Those are all very common concerns. An excellent way to alleviate them is to take dance lessons,...
High-End Wedding Ideas
If you are planning a wedding, you probably enjoy reading the bridal magazines and watching the wedding shows on television. Most women love the look of the fabulous events highlighted on the wedding shows, but cannot afford the price tag. There is one thing that all high-end weddings have in common (besides the cost), and that is great style. The good news is that it is possible to use a lot of the same great ideas without paying the same price.
The key to a high-end looking wedding is the...
Intimate Weddings
Not every wedding has to be a massive event. A guest list of 250 people, ice sculptures, and cathedral length trains may not be for you. It can be just as wonderful to have a small, intimate wedding as a large, grand one.
Small can be a relative term when discussing wedding size. One couple might consider 80 guests to be a small wedding. Another bride and groom might go as small as possible just the two of them, a justice of the peace, and a witness. And, of course, many weddings fall...
It's a Small World: Multi-Cultural Weddings
Marriage is the union of two people, their families, and their cultures. Paying tribute to your cultural heritage is a way to make your wedding feel more meaningful. However, it can pose a challenge when the bride and groom come from very different ethnic backgrounds. With a little creativity and an open mind, it is possible to blend two contrasting cultures into one fabulous multi-cultural wedding.
Figuring out where to start your wedding planning can be overwhelming. Often couples having a...
Medieval Themed Weddings
Every couple's wedding fantasy is different. Some like modern design, others prefer mid-century elegance, and others like to reach a little farther back into history for their ideas. For a romantic and unique wedding style, consider hosting a Medieval themed wedding.
Set the tone for your wedding by sending invitations made of heavy parchment. You may even want to use old English inspired wording, and you will certainly want a flourish of calligraphy. This is a great way to let your guests...
Music For Your Wedding
Music sets the tone for any event. It has the power to move us emotionally, bring back memories, and set our spirits soaring. The music that you choose for your wedding will have a major impact on the overall mood of your ceremony and reception.
You will need to plan music for several different parts of the wedding. They include: the prelude while the guests are being seated, the processional (when the bride walks down the aisle), the recessional (when the joyous newlyweds go back up the...
Organizing A Weekend Of Wedding Fun
It used to be that most couples had fairly low-key weddings. A ceremony in the local church was often followed by a brief cake and punch reception in the church hall, the bride changed into her going away outfit, and off the couple went for their honeymoon trip. This is no longer the case; weddings have certainly become much more opulent and large-scale (should we ride to the reception in a Hummer limo or in Cinderella's coach?), but sometimes they are only the main event in an entire weekend...
Pregnant Bride Attire
Gone are the days when women who found themselves in a family way had shotgun weddings or lied about their child's birthdate to conceal the date of his conception. There are plenty of pregnant brides now who do not feel like they have to rush the wedding or hide their condition. In fact, brides who are expecting are so common that some designers even offer maternity bridal gowns in their collections. Never the less, it is challenging for a pregnant woman to find well-fitting clothing under...
Selecting A Suite Of Wedding Stationary
Your wedding invitation is like your ambassador. It does much more than simply convey a set of facts; it makes the first impression and sets the tone for your wedding. And you know what they say: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It is likely that many brides have never before realized the significance of a piece of paper until they start shopping for wedding invitations.
A full suite of wedding stationary contains some or all of these: save-the-date cards, wedding...
The Dreaded Seating Chart
It is very exciting as the replies to your wedding invitation start to arrive in your mailbox. As you mark off the acceptances on your master list, the seating chart is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But be prepared, because once the final headcount is in, it will be time to tackle one of the most dreaded tasks in wedding planning.
You may wonder why you should even bother with arranging a seating chart. The reason is that someone has to decide where everyone will sit. Either you...
The Legendary Style of Grace Kelly's Wedding
If you are looking for inspiration for your wedding, nothing could be better than the fabulous nuptials of international style icon Grace Kelly. Her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco was watched by thirty million viewers on television, all eager to see the exquisite couture gown that Miss Kelly would wear down the aisle. They were not disappointed the long sleeved lace gown made fashion and wedding history as one of the most elegant bridal gowns of all time. It became an instant...
What Type of Bride Are You?
Successfully planning a wedding is a little like matchmaking. You have the bride, and somewhere out there is the perfect gown for her, the ideal wedding location, and the cake that will make her swoon. It's all a matter of matching up the right bride to the right wedding concepts. If you identify your basic style, it will make the wedding planning process much easier.
Traditional Bride: Did you start planning your wedding when you were eight years old? Do you imagine a bridal party with seven...
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