When the date is set and it is time to invite guests, sure you can go to call standard tried-and-true, but actually they would reflect what you want them to show out? Will they show your styles?Instead, why not try a DIY wedding invitation? The best of the invitations done by yourself is that you can define the style. This means that you can determine the color, scheme, theme, and the environment. And whatever style established with invitations...more
It has been the custom among the Hindus from time immemorial that the bridegroom and the bride should be carried on the shoulders of their respective maternal uncles to exchange of garlands of flowers on their necks, prior to the commencement of the regular marriage ceremony after the betrothal and on the three or four succeeding days. The bride and the bridegroom each wear two garlands on their necks.The respective uncles carrying them on their...more
The formality steps in a Hindu wedding marriage of Indian youths and maidens is arranged and brought about their elders, to wit, parents or guardians. The custom of betrothal as well as the going through of the preliminary formalities followed in India is perhaps unique. Parents and guardians of marriageable youths and maidens meet and have a talk. They exchange horoscope marriage with respect to the hindu astrology of boys and girls and go to consult astrologers about the suitability or otherwise of the marriage with reference to the stars and the position of the planets noted in them at the time of their birth. The hindu horoscope marriage are compared to see in how many of the ten aspects laid down they suit each other. The aspects, would involve, suitability regarding the asterism, suitability regarding the ganam such as human, suitability regarding the relationship arising out of the planets the boy and girl were born under, suitability arising out of yoni or genital organ which each asterism is assigned and which goes by the name yonipporutham. Certain yonis only could suit; for example, the yoni of the elephant and lion cannot suit while the same yoni for both would suit,...more
Getting married and you dream of a stunning beach wedding? You will never experience a beach that will compare to Anna Maria Islands beaches. Here you can get lost in the aqua blue sea that softly licks at the sugary white sand. Watch as the fiddler crabs scamper away from the arriving tide. Relax as the dolphins laughter drifts playfully over the...more
White Gold and Platinum jewelry are making a comeback on the jewelry scene. More and more young couples are opting for these metals when planning the wedding rings and other jewelry. Probably because they have been so accustomed to the white color after spending money in buying much less expensive silver articles, that they have forgotten to...more
The wedding day is the most anticipated day in a woman's life. It is a season for change for the bride to be. In preparation, she will go through a lot of transformation physically and emotionally that's why the planning should be as important as the big day itself.That is why you have to make preparations months or even years before the big event. You do that by sitting down with your partner and making a list of tasks you need to accomplish during the preparation period. How much you are going to spend on your wedding day is very important. Make sure you make allowances for your budget on everything you need, from invitation to centerpieces, your guest list and others.There are couples who tend to plan their wedding themselves, but if you want to save yourself from a lot of headache, get a wedding coordinator as much as possible and if you can afford one.Choosing a maid of honor or a best man among your friends is a tricky one. So make sure you give special roles to your other friends as well so that they won't feel left out. That's the purpose of having bridesmaids and groomsmen in your entourage. Also, you have roles for the ring bearer, the bible-bearer, the coin bearer (I...more
There are so many things to prepare and to get done as you get nearer to your wedding date. Wedding gown, wedding care, flower girls' dress, bride maids' dress, food, groom's suit and wedding flowers are some of the things that you need to decide...more
A mermaid style wedding dress can set the stage for the most romantic of weddings. Designed to cling tightly to the body, it can be one of the sexiest options available. As the dress flares out at the knees while fitting tightly to the areas of the...more
Your wedding day is definitely an thrilling period. However it can also be quite a nerve-racking time. There are so many things you need to consider such as the rings, the location, your friends and relatives, your groom wedding speech and lots of...more
For every bride, nothing can be more important than preparing a wedding ceremony for herself. No matter where she comes from, Asian or European, East or West; no matter what her religion is, Christianity or Muslim Religion; she wants to...more
Preparing for a wedding is a huge task. There's so much to do, such as hiring caterers, finding the perfect location, searching for that perfect outfit. And these are just a few considerations. When the day is over you want to have a reminder of...more
Planning a wedding can seem like a mammoth task. Deciding on a venue, sending out the invitations and finding a caterer are just a few of the things to think about. When it's all over you want to be able to look back at the fond memories of that day...more