November 5, 2009 at 2:53 pm (Wedding Preparation)
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The wedding ceremony takes a lot of time and research. Firstly you must contact the minister/ rabbi/ priest and there are certain key questions you should ask.
1. Will you be able to write your own vows, reading, poems etc.
2. Will you be required to undergo councilling pre-wedding?
3. How much does it cost to do the ceremony, if any or will it be a donation?
4. Are there any restrictions?
5. Will the officiant offer advice on your reading chosen and proposed vows?
6. Should you bring your marriage license to the wedding or will you sign it elsewhere?
7. What is needed for the ceremony and will the officiant supply them?
In addition to that you will need to find some musical selections for the prelude, the processional, the ceremony, the recessional and the processional (to the reception).
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March 1, 2009 at 9:20 pm (Wedding Preparation)
Tags: bouquet, bridal party gifts, bride, bridesmaid, customised wedding, engage, engagement portraits, gift, gift ideas, groomsmen, love, maid of honor gift, marriage, nuptials, party, personalise, registry, rehearsal, theme, Wedding, wedding budget, wedding planning, wedding rehearsal, wedding theme
Why do a wedding rehearsal?
A wedding rehearsal is there for you to ensure that on the big day everything flows smoothly and should be held the day before the wedding or if not, a few days before the wedding.
Who should be invited to the wedding rehearsal?
The persons who will play an instrumental part in your wedding should be invited to your wedding. This includes:
1. The Maid of Honour
2. The Best Man
3. The minister
4. The musician/ vocalist
5. The bridesmaids
6. The groomsmen
7. The ring-bearer
8. The flower girl
9. The give-away father
And if there is a wedding planner, he/she should be invited.
What happens at the wedding rehearsal?
At the wedding rehearsal the minister/ or person officiating over the ceremony will show everyone where to stand during the ceremony as well as where to enter and exit as both the processional and recessional should be done smoothly to ensure the free flowing of the ceremony. The vocalist/ musician will also play the music so that persons know the cue on which they start marching etc and the pace at which to walk. The minister or person officiating will also inform the bride and groom of when the vows will be said. At the end of the rehearsal the bride and groom should be confident that the ceremony will take place without and glitches.
Where should the wedding rehearsal take place?
Ideally the wedding rehearsal should take place at the venue at which it will be taking place on the big day.
The wedding rehearsal is simply a run-through of what the final thing should be therefore it is essential that all persons involved pay close attention to directions and ask the necessary questions if they are not clear. In addition the bride and groom could use the wedding rehearsal to thank everyone for their help during the planning period.
REMEMBER:
End the rehearsal early so that everyone can rest and get prepared for the big day.
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February 14, 2009 at 5:11 pm (Uncategorized)
Tags: candlelight dinner, caring, chocalate, crystal, day at spa, engaged, Engagement, flowers, lingerie, love, marriage, nuptials, pamper, perfumes, personalise, photos, pictures, pre-wedding, sharing, spa, spas, token of love, treat, valentine, valentines day, Wedding
Preparing for the wedding can be very tiresome but it shouldn’t prevent you from treating each other. In fact, it should draw you closer to each other as you express how much you mean to each other. One occassion which allows you to really show this is valentines day ( even though right through out you should take the time to treat each other as this helps to strenghtwn the bond between the two of you.). For valentines day, and just about any other occasion i would like to share some gift ideas.
Gift ideas for him:
If your spouse is someone who is laid back you could treat bith of you to a day at the spa and to make it special after you could treat him to a candle light dinner:) After all, he does mean the world to you and deserves to be pampered.
If your spouse is someone who is always on the go you could get him some car accessories as well as a photo frame with a picture of both of you which can be hung in the car. In addition, he could be treated to the watch he always wanted or anything else he has always been talking about which will not put a dent in the budgetted money for the wedding.
If your spouse is someone who is always on the go but one weekend you find he isn’t busy you can on the spur of the moment plan a weekend getaway woth just you and him. Remember, you should try to spend as much time with the one who you love best and vice versa.
Gift ideas for her:
If your spouse is someone who loves the finer things in life you could buy her crystal. It could be personalised with both of you names on it and could have a message.
If you spouse is one that is big on showing her love you could get her some flowers and chocolate and prepare a bath with rose petals in it. After all, she isn’t afraid to express herself why shouldn’t you return the favour.
If your spouse is one that likes to be flashy you could treat her to lingerie, if you are out of ideas. Truth be told, most women love lingerie and there are different styles to fit the image that she has and her outlook on life.
These are just some ideas and i hope they have made you start thinking about ways you can treat each other to relieve the hectic and time-consuming schedule of planning a wedding.
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January 11, 2009 at 8:15 pm (Engagement, Wedding Preparation)
Tags: bouquet, engage, Engagement, flowers, gift, gift ideas, love, nuptials, valentine, valentines day, Wedding, wedding planning
Planning for your wedding is no small task, as on has to also bear in mind not only the date but the seasons leading up to it. Once such season is that of valentines. Valentines day is just one day in the year when you show the person in your life how much you love and appreaciate them…. what better way to do it than with valentine’s day flowers. http://www.flowersforeveryone.com.au/valentines-day-flowers/ has the perfect gift for valentines day. You will be ale to choose from a variety of flowers and you can choose the presentation that you would like, whether it is in a box , in a vase, in a pot or simply put with another gift. There is also a wide range of prices that one can choose from so there is a fit for any budget. Giving flowers to that special person in your life should not only be done on valentines day but on every occassion that you find. Remember, taking the step to get married says how much the person means to you, why not make everyday your valentines day? Why not give flowers as your gifts for your valentine.
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January 11, 2009 at 6:09 pm (Wedding Preparation)
Tags: bridal party, bride, bridesmaid, customised wedding, engage, favors, flower girl, flowers, flowers for wedding, gift, gift ideas, groomsmen, maid of honor gift, marriage, nuptials, personalise, shopping, thank you, Wedding, wedding budget, wedding day, wedding planning
The bridal party plays an integral part in ensuring that you have the perfect day that you imagined your wedding would be. There are numerous ways that you can thank them for the role they have played in making your dream day come to reality. Here are some ideas:
Maid of honor
* Personalised cosmetic bag, monogram travel cup, jewel case bag, damask album, personalised travel pen and notepad set.
Bridesmaids Gifts
* Personalised bags, jewelry, mirrors, terry cloth robes, picture frames, keychains.
Groomsmen Gifts
*Personalised business card cases, clocks and watches, money clips, engraved flask and barware.
When you personalise your gifts it says thank you, you mean a lot to me and is more personal. Try these ideas or you can brainstorm for more. 
All the best in shopping for gifts for your bridal party.
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November 23, 2008 at 2:18 am (Wedding Preparation)
Tags: bridal party clothing, bride, dress, marriage, Wedding, wedding gown
Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life and is one of the few occassions in your life when you are the sole recipient of everyones undivided attention. The dress that you choose for you wedding will be etched inpersons memory for years.As such you will have to dedicate a lot of time, sometimes more than you’ve bargained for into choosing your perfect wedding gown. The choice of dress will be influenced by especially factors; the time of the wedding and the location.
You can choose the ideal fabric to suit your taste. Wedding dresses come in a variety of fabrics from very light materials like chiffon and crepe, through satins and silk to heavy brocades. The time of year that you will be getting married will influence the type of material you choose.For example in the height of summer you will not want a heavy fabric, and likewise a whisper of chiffon may not be the thing if you expect to have to go outside into snowstorms. You may also want to bear in mind how wearable a fabric is; you will be sitting and standing in it all day and you want it to look at its best in all of the photos. Try scrunching an inconspicuous area of the fabric in your hand to see how easy it is to crease.
Think about your big day, and brainstorm and consider the factors that could prevail on such a day….. as all of the factors that come to mind will affect the option that will be your best wedding dress.
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June 21, 2008 at 8:59 pm (Uncategorized)
Tags: around-the-clock shower, bridal shower, girls night shower, holiday shower, recipe shower, room-to-room shower, seasons off the year shower, wine shower
Planning a wedding can be very time consuming and very hectic no matter how far in advance you begin planning the wedding. There are several ways in which the bride to be can be given a break and one such thing is through a bridal shower. The bridal shower is one time when the bride can finally say:
Yeah! finally a break from all the planning and organizing for my big day.
Here are some ideas you can pass on to your shower hosts.
Room-to-room shower
Each guest is given a room in the house and the gift will be used in that room
Around-the-clock shower
Each guest is given a time of day and their gift will be used at that time of day
Holiday Shower
Each guest is assigned a holiday and their gift will be used on that holiday
Recipe Shower
Each guest brings a recipe and the ingredients.
Wine shower
Each guest takes their favorite wine
Girls night shower
Each guest brings a favorite girls night out gift
Seasons of the year shower
Each guest brings a gift that can be used for a specific season of the year whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter.
These are just some ideas so just embrace your creative sign and think about things that you and your fiance love and you will definitely be able to come up with even more ideas for you bridal shower.
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June 21, 2008 at 8:50 pm (Wedding Preparation)
Tags: fiance, flowers, food for wedding, groom, guest, guest list, liquor, parents of the bride, parents of the groom, wedding budget, wedding cost
Developing a budget for your wedding is very important. it allows you to be better able to understand the costs associated and the possible sources of income to bear the costs. The first step in developing your budget is deciding who pays for what.
Who pays for what?
Traditionally, the bride’s parents assumed financial responsibility for everything except the flowers and liquor, which are paid for by the groom’s parents. However, society has now moved away from that and now just about anything goes. So you may decide to:
- Split the budget equally between families
- Split the budget equally between you and your fiancé
- Have your fiancé parents and your parents pay for guest they invite
- Have your parents and your fiancé make a “contribution” to the “wedding fund”
- List wedding cost and allow parents to choose the expenses they are able and willing to bear.
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June 13, 2008 at 1:48 pm (Wedding Preparation)
Tags: bridal party gifts, bridal registry, gift ideas, gifts, wedding gifts
OMG! Planning a wedding can be so hectic. Ok, so you’ve had you engagement party, taken your portraits etc hmmm…….what next? Oh yes, the invitations. Who will be inviting? Well ok, you have an idea of who will be doing this but what kind of presents do you what at your wedding? Do you want only monetary contributions or are there some lively items in your favorite store that you would so love to have in your hubby and yours new home. Your home should reflect a certain style that both you and your new groom have decided upon. Help each other visualize how each room should look. Make suggestions and exchange ideas.
Designate a weekend to look at as many different styles of china, furniture and glassware as possible. Try to see as much as possible. Try to see as much as possible. Given that you like what you see overall, you can choose the stores that will carry your registry. Be sure to enquire about shipping and exchange policies.
Choose items that are functional and well-made. After all, this is the only time in your life that you can get to do this. You want your gifts to last.
Register for things you need first, therefore it is important that you know how to prioritize. Register for a variety of things with different price ranges.
There are several bridal registries that you could visit.
JCPenny Bridal registry
Target
Bed bath and Beyond
Dillard’s
Sears
Waterford
Neiman Marcus
My Registry
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June 9, 2008 at 8:54 pm (Wedding Preparation)
Tags: attendants gifts, best man gift, bridal luncheon, ceremony, church fee, engagement ring, flowers for wedding, formal wedding portraits, gift to priest, groomsmen gifts, honeymoon, honeymoon accomodation, honeymoon transportation, honeymoon travel, hotel rental, instrumental, jewelry, limousine service, maid of honor gift, shoes for wedding, trousseau, tuxedos, veil, vocalist, wedding attire, wedding bands, wedding budget, wedding cake, wedding caterers, wedding ceremony, wedding dress, wedding invitations, wedding night, wedding photography, wedding planning, wedding reception, wedding videography, wedding videos
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JEWELRY
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Engagement Ring
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Wedding Bands
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CHURCH/CEREMONY
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Instrumental/Vocalist
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Church Fee
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Gift to Priest/Rabbi/Pastor
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FLOWERS
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At Church
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Reception Hall
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For Wedding Party
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For Mothers of Bride & Groom
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ATTIRE
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Wedding dress and Veil
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Tuxedos
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Shoes
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Trousseau
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Clothes for rehearsal dinner or bridal luncheon
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INVITATIONS
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Printing and Posting costs
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Videography
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Formal Portraits
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Prints
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TRANSPORTATION
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Limousine Service (if necessary)
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RECEPTION
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Food and Bar
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Caterer
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Hall/ Hotel Rental
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Wedding Cake
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Staff
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Extra Gratuities
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Favors
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GIFTS
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Attendants
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Groomsmen
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Best Man
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Maid of Honor
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HOTEL
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Wedding Night
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Out-of-Town Guests
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PARTIES
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Bridal Luncheon
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Bachelor Party
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HONEYMOON
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Air Travel
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Hotel
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Activities
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Transportation
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Food
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I have created the above budget worksheet to give you an idea of the various things that you will need to cover the cost of that are possibly going to be associated with your wedding depending on its location.
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