Getting ready for your wedding is a big responsibility and an important part of your life together. The wedding announcement is an important tradition as you prepare for the big day. Sharing your exciting news is an important part of the thrill of getting ready for your big day.When its time to figure out the details of your wedding announcement, there are many things to take into account. The first thing to do is make a list of all of the...more
The wedding bouquet is one of the most cherished mementos of your special day. Many brides wish to keep their bouquet as an heirloom to remember their special day. There are many steps to follow in order to correctly preserve your wedding bouquet and make it last forever. Whether you choose to have a professional take care of preserving your bouquet, or you want to do it yourself, there are many ways to save this heirloom for years.The...more
Weddings can be expensive events and are difficult for most people to afford. Finding ways to trim the wedding budget can make it easier to have the wedding or your dreams without breaking the bank. There are many simple ways to cut corners without compromising what you want for your big day. The reception is one of the biggest expenses of the wedding. Simple cost-saving ideas can trim the overall cost of the reception. Cutting the guest list will slash the wedding budget. Other things like planning an off-peak season wedding, holding the ceremony and reception in one spot, having the wedding on a weekday, and shopping off-season for the dcor can save thousands. Another big expense of any wedding is the flowers. Trim the overall cost of the flowers by using more greenery than flowers, choosing less expensive flowers, and buying flowers that are in season. It also might help to add non-floral items to the arrangements, such as lanterns.A big part of the reception cost is the food and drink. You can opt to have appetizers instead of a main course to cut back on the budget. Offering a simple bar of just wine and beer will save a lot of money as well. You can also save on the...more
When youre involved in the stressful stages of wedding planning, there are many details to cover. Staying organized can help you make the best decisions to create the perfect wedding. Whatever you want for your dream wedding, youll have to decide on things like music, photography, dcor, and wedding catering to make your day perfect.When it comes...more
Planning a wedding can be exciting and overwhelming. There are many details for the bride and groom to consider when making sure their big day is perfect. From wedding venues to reception halls, there is much to plan when it comes to your wedding day.Wedding centerpieces are one of many details that are an important part of the wedding day. With...more
Understanding the sequence of events for your wedding day can help ease the nerves of the bride and groom. It also can aid in the planning of the big day. From the processional to the vows to the recessional, the wedding ceremony is a beautiful day the guests and the wedding party will cherish.The processional is the start of the wedding ceremony. This is the important part that involves the presentation of the bridal party and the bride, and is usually set to music. Once the wedding party is in position, its time for the greeting. The greeting is done by the minister or officiant to welcome the guests to the ceremony. It can also be a simple thank you to the guests or a reading of how the couple met. The statement of intention is when all who attend the wedding are told the bride and groom intend to be married. The minister may also choose to speak briefly about the commitment of marriage at this time.The exchange of wedding vows is the emotionally binding part of the ceremony. This is when the bride and groom make promises to one another. The bride and groom may also choose to recite their own vows at this time. Following the vows, the couple will exchange wedding...more
With the average US couple spending around $20,000 on their big day, it can be an overwhelming expense to prepare for the wedding day. There are so many things that run up the overall cost that it can be a stressful time for both the bride and the...more
Deciding on your wedding theme is an important part of wedding planning. Whether youve known the kind of wedding you want since you were a little girl, or you are deciding now, there are many themes to consider making your special day even more...more
When its time to finalize the wedding plans, there are many things to consider. From the wedding gown to the wedding party, there are many people to include in the big decisions. Once the bride and groom have settled on a wedding venue, its time to...more
When it comes time to put the finishing touches on your big day, youll have to make some final decisions with regard to the reception. Once youve picked the venue, youll need to decide on food, dcor, and a few other things. The music is one of the...more
When it comes to the wedding, there are many standards to be followed. Wedding etiquette can be complicated, so its a good idea to understand the traditions of etiquette in different stages of wedding planning and the wedding day itself. Following...more
Things to Remember For Last Minute CruisesTaking a last-minute cruise vacation is a very exciting adventure. However, even though your last minute cruise vacation is all about adventure, you don't want to be careless. If you take a few precautions...more