If you want to keep your wedding going long after your reception time is up and the band goes home, consider an after party. This event can be immediately following your reception at a nearby site and it will keep the good times rolling. But you have to plan ahead. Read the rest of this entry »
If you have never thrown a shower before, you probably have some questions. The questions and answers below should help get you started:
Ancient brides carried herbs instead of flowers in their bouquets to cast off evil spirits. A bride carried sage for wisdom, dill for lust, rosemary for remembrance. Rosemary would also ensure faithfulness. Brides would also carry marigolds that had been dipped in rosewater. They would later eat them for their powers as an aphrodisiac.
Embellishments on a gown add the little extra bit of style and uniqueness. They can take a good wedding gown and elevate it to a great wedding gown. Use our wedding gown embellishment glossary to learn more about them.
Don’t know your princess from your empire our wedding gown bodice glossary is here to help.
Finding the perfect gown that accentuates your assets and hides your flaws is the goal of every bride. However knowing what type of gown works best for your body type can be tricky. Here is our Wedding Gown Shape Glossary
Wedding gown come is all shapes and sizes, and knowing one type from another is often very difficult. To you keep you A-Lines from your sheaths use our wedding gown type glossary
Looking to learn about the different types of wedding gown necklines our glossary is here to help.
Once your wedding and reception are over you’ll be looking forward to spending some quality alone time with your new husband. Why not take this opportunity to give him a special thank you for looking through all of those wedding invitations. For men lingerie is like gift wrapping they can’t wait to get to what’s inside. Here is a glossary of some lingerie items you’re likely to find when you are out shopping.
While every bride spends a lot of time thinking about and choosing her wedding dress, most women don’t spend any time thinking about bridal lingerie. When we talk about bridal lingerie we mean the foundation and body shapers you will be wearing under your wedding gown not the naughty nighty you’ll wear on your honeymoon. Read the rest of this entry »
“Presently, 40% of all first marriages in this country end in divorce. 60% of all second marriages and 75% of third marriages fail as well.†–Dr. Gary Chapman Read the rest of this entry »
You have made the decision to contact a marriage counselor. The next question is “How to choose the right marriage counselor?†The success of your counseling experience will relate directly to your compatibility with your counselor. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re like most people, you probably entered into marriage with a number of unchallenged assumptions in place. These assumptions may have been about what marriage is and entails, about love, or about your spouse. While you may have already bumped into reality concerning some of your assumptions, you still may be operating with others firmly in place. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Attract a Man (Who Will Make You Happy for the Rest of Your Life!)
By Terry Hernon MacDonald
“It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.”–Somerset Maugham Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone has heard about mail order brides but very few people actually know what they are and how it works. Here is a brief overview of the mail order bride business.
During the 1980′s entrepreneurs and business men from many Asian countries like Thailand and the Philippines set up businesses to introduce American men to eligible women. They printed glossy catalogues with brief biographies about the women and distributed them. The American men were encouraged to start conversations with them through the mail. If the relationship progressed the American men usually paid a visit to her in her native country. If a romance blossomed they couple was eventually married and moved to the United States. Read the rest of this entry »
More and more brides and grooms are going with theme weddings to make the event more memorable. If you’ve chosen to go with a more traditional wedding theme why not have a limousine that matches the story you are trying to tell. If you are looking for classic wedding look why not try a classic car to match some cars to consider are Cadillac or Rolls Royce touring cars from the 1920′s or 1930′s. Particularly popular are the Rolls Royce Phantom or Princess Rolls Royce or Rolls Royce Corniche. Some other cars which are less common but no less elegant include the Pierce Arrow, Packard or Duesenberg. If you arrive at your wedding in cars like these you’ll set the stage for a classy and exquisite wedding.
While prenuptial agreements have typically been used only by the celebrities or extremely wealthy more and more people are starting to see the value of having one. Many people see a prenuptial agreement as having the divorce fight before you are even married, but for many people a prenuptial agreement is good decision. So if you are getting married you may want to think about these points and decide if a prenuptial agreement is right for you. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re looking a unique honeymoon vacation that you will remember for years to come you should consider Africa. From is ancient Pyramids in Egypt, to adventure safaris across the savanna, down to the luxurious southern coast, Africa has something for everyone. Read the rest of this entry »
With the popularity of networks like Food TV gourmet cooking and cooking in general is becoming more and more popular. One of the more popular categories of items couples choose to add to a bridal registry is cookware. Cookware comes in two basic grades gourmet and everyday cookware. Read the rest of this entry »
When you come to choose a wedding gift it’s no wonder that marrying couples issue a wedding gift registry. It’s how to get exactly what you want; here are some true-life stories of the worst wedding gifts ever. Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing formal wear for the groom in a wedding is more complicated than walking into your nearest tuxedo store and choosing the first thing that meets your eye. To get an eye catching piece of formal wear for the groom in your wedding requires a little bit of planning. Read the rest of this entry »
Being disc jockeys, we get the opportunity to evaluate many reception facilities while having little or no bias to “sell†one location over another. Most Brides and Grooms know where they will be holding the ceremony before they decide where to have the reception, so we have compiled five observations that can help you when selecting your venue. Read the rest of this entry »
So he’s proposed and you’ve accepted. Congratulations! You’re about to start on the exciting course of getting married and planning a wedding. The first milestone on this journey is traditionally the Engagement Party. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s be honest the words wedding and ‘bad hair day‘ aren’t allowed to be in the same sentence. For the most important day of your life you’re going to want your hair to look its absolute best. Simply put you want it to be perfect. Here are some basic tips to keep in mind about your wedding hairstyle: Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone is looking to have the perfect fairytale wedding. However sometimes our fairytale wishes are bigger than the reality of our checkbooks. A recent survey by the leading bridal registry website The Knot, an online wedding retailer says the average wedding will cost between $10,000 and $20,000. The reality is many newlyweds have less than $3000 dollars put aside for their wedding. Read the rest of this entry »
Every bride envisions the perfect wedding. However, the “perfect wedding†also involves months of organizing, planning, and cost. Cost will mean a lot more to you if you and your fiancé are the ones who will be paying for the wedding, rather than your parents. Not to mention that you will want to save money for your beautiful honeymoon in a magical place. You can have a perfect wedding and the beautiful honeymoon at a lowered cost. How so? By purchasing a wedding-honeymoon package in the destination of your choice.
When selecting formal wear for the groom there are some points to consider. The two most important ones are matching the bride gown and becoming part of the wedding theme. If you and your fiancé have decided to go with a beach wedding in the Caribbean or Hawaii choosing formal wear will be somewhat easy. You will want to choose a nice subdued think blues, or browns and pair it with a nice pair of white slacks. You want it to subdued and romantic, that means no Hawaiian shirts and shorts allowed. For an informal wedding a dress suit or sports jacket are the most appropriate choices. For indoor weddings again something understated is best try colors like dark blues, black or brown pair with a nice solid pattered tie. If you are going for an outdoor affair and reception you can opt for a white jacket with dark blue or black slacks. Depending on the weather a tie is optional. For semi-formal and formal affairs a tuxedo is the recommended choice here. Black is a safe color but you can try other colors if the affair is less formal. Your groomsmen should all be wearing the same tuxedo as you. While the groom is allowed to wear a different color bowtie and cummerbund the groomsmen should all wear the same color. Typically the color of groomsmen ties and cummerbunds matched the dresses of the bridesmaids, this is trend that is changing so feel free to choose another color if you prefer it. For very formal or luxury style weddings the most appropriate choice is black tailcoat. You can find tailcoats in other colors, but black lends the affair and extra air of class and dignity. Pair it with a white vest and the look is classic. Your choice of neckwear is flexible from an ascot, or bowtie. Many modern grooms are skipping the tie entirely and going for band collar with a simple decorative stud clasp. Older grooms may decide to include the top hat or gray gloves.
Viva! Las Vegas Baby! So you’ve decided to try your luck at the slots, listen to Wayne Newton, ‘croon a tune’, and then head to the ‘little white chapel’ for an Elvis themed wedding to tie the knot? Believe it or not, you’re not alone. Las Vegas weddings are popular for movie, TV, and sports figures, as well as the general public with about 1 in 20 of all marriages taking place in Las Vegas. The bright neon lights, the sounds of bells ringing, coins dropping, the atmosphere created by the hotels/casinos that line the strip has enticed many a couple to marry here. Read the rest of this entry »
A wedding should truly be happiest moment of your life. However many moderns brides try to take on too much in an effort to create the perfect wedding. Instead of ending up with a beautiful service and reception that they can enjoy they stress out over every last detail and turn into the dreaded Bridezilla. Here are some tips to help you keep your sanity in tact when planning your wedding:
The key to success with a wedding or any type of party is to plan ahead, the further ahead you know and work out the details the better.
Unless you are having a small simple affair it will be impossible to manage the entire event yourself. Get a small group of family or friends who are willing to help and delegate some responsibilities.
For more complicated events you may want to hire a professional wedding planner. Typically wedding planners will get a commission based on the cost of the entire event. It varies from 10 to 25 percent based on the work, and location involved.
For more detailed tips on how to plan your wedding reception visit our wedding reception section.
We’ve all heard tales of a “Bridezilla” losing it, and not being able to enjoy their own wedding. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that no one wants to be a Bridezilla, they end up becoming one because they don’t know how to deal with wedding stress. Here is a list of helpful tips to keep you from turning into a Bridezilla.