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Understanding wedding traditions

There are various wedding traditions that are still followed. For instance, the tradition of wearing a wedding ring is quite a popular and considered to be a sacred one.

Many people believe that the circular shape of the wedding ring is a symbol of eternity. Just as love is never ending, the circle denotes that that marriages last till eternity. It is believed that the vein in the third finger of the left hand runs to the heart. Hence, people wear the wedding ring on that finger. Another tradition is wearing white gown for the wedding. This practice was started by Queen Victoria. White symbolizes joy and purity. The veil is said to be worn to protect the bride from evil spirits on her wedding day. It also depicts modesty. The flowers that the bride carries is said to serve the same purpose. They attract positive vibes. The runner is used in the aisle to symbolize a path. White runners are used to symbolize a clean path to the joy. These are just a few traditions that have been there from time immemorial. Nobody questions them. Another key tradition is giving gifts. Your gift symbolizes how happy you are for them. It shows that you wish them a good life from your heart.

Posted on April 01, 2009

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Some interesting wedding gift ideas

Giving gifts to the newly wed is a part of a long tradition that conveys warmth and affection. You should give an apt wedding gift that befits the spirit of the occasion.

You can anything you want as long as it is appropriate and classy. It will depend on how close you are to the couple and your budget. When you go out to buy a gift for the newly wedded couple, the first consideration that comes to your mind is durability and luxury. You will want to give a gift that will last long. You would want to give a gift that will make the couple remember you for a long time to come. One unique gift can be jewelry. All women love jewelry. The bride will be elated to get it. You can choose simple yet elegant pieces. Depending on your budget you can decide on the choice of metal – silver, gold, platinum. You can think of giving her diamonds, too. You might want to give her some amazing accessories like bags, makeup box and similar things. If you want to give something that will be handy to both the bride and the groom, you can opt for utility durables like microwave, washing machine etc.

Posted on March 21, 2009

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Secrets of successful wedding favors for your guests

Wedding favors are small tokens of appreciation for your guests. You must choose your favors with care. They need not be expensive. But they need to be something that shows that you care for your guests.

Wedding favors are the couple’s first gesture to their guests. It needs to be welcoming to them. Usually love symbols are chosen for the favors. Here, we share some secrets of wonderful wedding favors for your guests. The gift should be something that reflects the personality of the bride and groom. This way, the favors will have a personal touch. Your wedding favor need not be classy or hugely expensive, as mentioned above. It can be something humble but one that reflects the tastes of the receiver. The essence of weeding favors is that it should show how much you appreciate the guests’ presence. You can keep the favors simple and arrange the same with pretty accessories and flowers to make them look nice. It does not matter whether you have given gifts that cost sky-high. What matters is the creativity and care with which you have arranged the settings. Make sure you include a welcome message with the favors to make it more personalized.

Posted on March 19, 2009

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How to create wonderful Wedding favors for guests?

The market is flooded with wedding favor options. Any bride will find favors according to her needs. Once you find gifts of your choice for your guests, the next question is how you will give them away.

The manner in which you want to distribute your favors will essentially depend on the favors, the kind of wedding and the number of guests attending the ceremony. Given below are some options that you may find suitable. The most common way to share the gifts is by placing the favor at every guest’s individualized setting. This way, your gifts are distributed and you also have a decoration set for your wedding. If you are using decorative chairs, you can attach the favor to the back of the chair with a bow. This will add a nice decorative touch to the setting. Another way is to appoint an usher to stand at the entrance and hand over the favors. This adds a personal touch to the whole exercise. The usher can also distribute the gifts when every body is seated. The bride and the groom can hand over the gifts personally. You can thank the guests personally for coming. This is the best way to give the favors but time consuming.

Posted on March 17, 2009

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Wedding program

You need to decide whether you need a wedding program or not. This will depend on how big your wedding affair is. There are so many things to do while arranging a wedding.

If you do not take care of each detail, the entire wedding has chances of going haywire. You need to take care of wedding invitation, wedding flowers, wedding decoration, wedding dress, wedding menu and venue and numerous other things. You will need to chalk down a plan on pen and paper that will take care of all the aspects of a wedding. So here comes the wedding program. If you want to stay on tract from the beginning to the end, then a wedding program is a must. With the wedding program ready, you feel that you are in full control. You can relax that the entire event is planned. If your budget is tight, then your wedding program must be made in a way to fit the budget. It is not possible for you to remember everything. So you must have a wedding program in place if you want your special day to go without a glitch.

Posted on March 16, 2009

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Wedding entertainment

Wedding entertainment is a critical decision. After all you will need to keep your guests amused. There are many options and you will be spoilt for choice.

The only thing that you need to do is do thorough research. Here are the following tips that you must follow while booking your entertainment. •    The internet is a storehouse of knowledge. You can find a lot of information there. You will find detailed description, reviews and contact details on the net.
•    Money is a major deciding factor for most. We all have a budget in place and we would want to stay within limits. So you need to ask for the price. It is also important to decide how long the entertainer will perform.
•    If possible try and get a demo. This way, you will know what to expect on the D day. If you do not like the demo, you can always opt for an alternative.
•    Most entertainers will demand an advance. It is fine to pay them before hand. But make sure you get a receipt for it. Organizing wedding entertainment can be really stressful. But with a little research and time, you are sure to come out with great results.

Posted on March 08, 2009

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Financial advice for your wedding

When you are planning for your wedding finances, then you need to read the details of the contract before signing it. It is a must.

A verbal agreement may not be same as what is written in the contract. In wedding the most important contracts are life insurance, vendor agreements and the prenuptial agreement. You must go through every clause diligently before you actually sign it. Do not rush. Try and understand everything that is written. The most difficult part of your financial planning for the wedding will be the caterer. The bill will have components like the cost per plate, taxes and gratuity. You must scrutinize the bill thoroughly before paying it. You can pay tips if you are really happy with the caterer. If you do not wish to shell out the extra amount, you can even write a nice letter of praise that the vendor can use for prospective clients. Tipping is essential in cases where your musicians have played overtime; or there is a delay from your end where your vendors had to wait. This is an indication of your professionalism. All in all, you need to plan a budget before the wedding and try and stick to it.

Posted on March 04, 2009

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Wedding bands for your beloved

Diamond wedding rings have always been very popular among the couples. Now, diamond wedding bands are increasing in their popularity.

Legend has it that Cupid’s arrow tip was made with a diamond. So diamond was always a popular choice for representing love. In wedding rings and bands, small diamonds, usually less than a carat, are used. The most popular choice of color is sparkling white. But diamonds are also found in different colors like yellow and blue. The brilliance of the diamond usually depends on how the stone is cut and set to the ring or the band. So while choosing the wedding band or the ring, it is important that you pay proper attention to the stones and the setting. The fitting should also be perfect – not too tight nor too loose. It is best for both the couple to choose the band together. It will be fun as well as romantic. While making the purchase, you need to ensure that you have the diamond certificate. This certificate is usually from an independent testing laboratory. It provides the required details like the shape, carat weight, color and other specifications for the diamond. The diamond purchased must have a numerical ID that will identify it as being connected with the certificate.

Posted on February 26, 2009

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Wedding album in a scrapbook

A scrap booked wedding album is a novel gift that will be cherished by the couple for ages to come. You can include photos of memorable moments in the album.

It has that much needed personal touch. The album must start with the photos of the bride and groom along with their names and the date of the wedding. Then you can include the snaps of the wedding in chronological order. You can use the wedding theme and color combination if you wish to. You can also include photos of the couple dating if you want to add your personal touch. You can include the bridal shower and bachelor party snaps too. You can story board the entire sequence of events. This will make the album look very interesting. There is a lot of scope for creativity. You will just need to let loose your imagination. Make sure you capture every moment of the wedding and the guests properly. If you do not want the gift to come as a surprise, it is wise to inform the couple what you are planning to gift the. This way, they might want to cancel their deal with the wedding photographer.

Posted on February 21, 2009

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A Military Wedding

A military ceremony takes place according to the religion and traditions of the couple getting married. It is different from traditional civilian weddings in the following ways.

- The groom (if in military) has to wear his full-dress uniform along with white gloves and sword. If the bride is in the military, she may choose to wear the uniform if she chooses to do so. The non-military attendants need to be in their formal attire. - Both the bride and groom need to pass under an arch of drawn swords. The arch formed by an honor guard represents a safe passage into marriage. - At the seated reception, all military guests are seated in order of rank. - The wedding cake is cut with a sword. - You can choose to decorate the hall in military style using traditional military colors. You can use green wreaths and white flowers for centerpieces. A military wedding can take place in the couple’s own church, synagogue or even the chapel at the military base. Getting married at a military academy is also an option. Naval officers are supposed to carry swords, while Army, Air force, and Marine Officers usually carry sabers.

Posted on February 19, 2009

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Wedding Recipes

Nowadays, there is no dearth of recipes. You get new and exotic recipes both online and offline. There are dedicated cookery shows on all channels teaching you new ways to do old cooking.

The internet has various communities where you can find many old and new recipes. The wedding caterers will offer ample choices for you to choose from. However, it is the good old family recipes that score high during wedding. The cooking tools and ingredients might have changed over the centuries but the recipes remain the same. Traditional meals are still the hot favorite among people. So many families prefer serving food that is made following conventional recipes during the wedding. There is no denying the fact that the best tasting food are the ones that our grandmothers made for the family. Some families have their traditional recipes for the wedding cake. They prefer baking the cake at home following the same ingredients mentioned in the recipe book. The same thing may apply to the main course. Even if they hire a caterer, they would want them to follow their family tradition in the food. You can even customize your family recipes to cater to the modern fat free and healthy eating fad.

Posted on February 13, 2009

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Wedding engagement announcement

There are many ways in which you can announce your engagement and tell people that you are in love.

You can visit online printers and get pretty engagement announcements. The internet will help you find a variety of engagement announcements that you can send to your friends. You can also design the announcements and order them at a design studio. The online stores offer you great advice on how to design your engagement announcement. They offer you a variety of wedding pictures and messages. You can also include the photo of your kids from the previous marriages in the announcement to make them feel a part of the entire celebration. It is very important to include them in the pre wedding preparation. The internet is a storehouse of ideas when it comes to engagement announcements. Just surf the net and dig for some unusual ideas to proclaim your happiness. You can also let your creative juices flow and come up with your own ideas.

Posted on February 07, 2009

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