Just north of New York City, Westchester County and the historic Hudson Valley are rich with beauty, history, and charm. Lush parks, majestic homes, and quaint cottages line the towns along the Hudson River, including Tarrytown the original setting for Washington Irvings classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Its also a great place to get married, as thousands of happy couples will attest to. But how do you choose from the numerous Hudson Valley...more
It's good to be attentive and pragmatic in life; but don't forget that there situations that require compromise and you better heed them. One such situation is your wedding; wedding are said to be largely a bride's affair and here especially when it comes to wedding gown design selection, the bride decision takes precedence. As a groom, you're advised to keep mum when this topic comes because being loud mouthed and picky won't do you any...more
You'll be invited to many weddings reception and ceremonies in your lifetime to celebrate the start of a couple's life together. If you're invited to a wedding then you need to keep in mind that weddings offer a wonderful environment to network, socialize and even meet women. Majority of the males don't know what it takes to be a classy guest, therefore, whether you're the best man or not, the tips below will show you how to behave and actually convey the "best guest" image in a wedding you've been invited to.Lets start from the moment you receive the wedding invitation; here you're required to respond immediately to confirm your attendance or alternatively send your regrets for non-attendance. Common courtesy requires that you inform the hosts of your availability status because this helps them with planning, head count, and seating arrangement. When invited to both reception and actual wedding ceremony; make a point of attending them both, this is a sign of respect. Suppose you can't attend one due to one reason or another; then state it in the card.Please don't bring unvented guestsA wedding is not a booze party, if you're married or dating, then you can only bring a guest if...more
Humans are curious by nature and I'm not an exception; amazed by the grandeur, splendor and richness of the modern Christian weddings; I embarked on a journey of discovery in the summer of 1984 to decode the genesis of the Christina wedding. This adventure took me to the University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign, 5th largest in the world; here I...more
Marriage is a wonderful thing, perhaps one of the most precious experiences we go through as humans in this life. Wedding preparations, both "before and after" and all the customs and traditions are something you only get to do once in a lifetime. The status of a person "married or single" is often defined by various symbols, below are some.The...more
The first wedding nights were highly regarded in past generations, this is because that was the time that the bride and groom were officially allowed to have sex under the confine of their marriage. The significance of premarital sex has since changed considerably, and these days it's hard to find newly weds who're engaging in their very first act of sexual intercourse on their wedding night.That's said, it doesn't mean that the "first encounter" shouldn't be special. You may not put so much weight on the "first encounter" but possibility abounds that your bride does, therefore, you should strive to ensure that you make it unforgettable for both of you. The reason for this is because a special first encounter will definitely set pace for your future sex life as a married couple. Below are some good suggestions on how to make the "first night" blissful.Abstain from pre-wedding sexIt's possible that you've already devoured the "forbidden fruit" prior to your wedding, but that shouldn't prevent you from creating a new kind of anticipation that is not present in your daily sex life for the special occasion. To do this, abstain from sex for a certain period of time to your wedding,...more
I've had the privilege of working closely with a wedding planner in a large metropolis in the tropics where majority of weddings are done outdoors and I've learnt a lot from observing the way my professional friend and colleague prepares the bridal...more
The wedding night allows the groom the opportunity to impress upon his bride the understanding that social-sexual restrictive values are no longer effective with regards to their sex life in marriage. So what's the significance of wedding night to...more
Your wedding day is an important moment in your life, one that you should cherish with your spouse for years to come. Unfortunately, despite all the planning and detail and money spent, the day tends to fly by quickly once it arrives, and the day's...more
The bride-to-be has finally found her perfect dress, the perfect shoes and the perfect accessories. Now it's time for her most important purchase, the icing on the cake that will complete her wedding look: finding the perfect, most stunning wedding...more
There is no doubt that a bride-to-be's most important piece on her wedding day is the gown. But in order to have the perfect, most complete look, it's all in the details: the perfect bridal accessories play a key role in your wedding day look. A...more
After the parents, the best and the maid of honor deliver their own speeches, groom wedding toasts and the bride speeches. For the groom, he needs to prepare a great speech that addresses his wife, family and all the wedding guests. Preparing in...more