The bridal shower is an opportunity for the women in the future brides life to honor her with a simple luncheon or get together filled with good food, fun and games. Many bridal showers feature a series of games that are not only a great deal of fun but also allow a bonding opportunity for all of the women at the party and sometimes serve the purpose of completing a task for the bride to be.
8 Tips For Picking The Perfect Wedding Dress
When little girls spend their math classes daydreaming of weddings (instead of winning the World Series — not to say you can’t do both), what do they dream of first? The perfect wedding dress, of course: a gown in white satin with a bustle and sweeping train, the perfect embellishments, and the perfect shoes.
There are few occasions in our modern world where a woman finds herself in a position to wear a no-holds-barred ball gown, much less a crystal tiara, and all too man…
American Wedding Practices
Living in the US makes one feel free – free to do anything, free to live, free to love, free from traditions. While this is true, there are still many practices done during wedding that renders this memorable event with a distinct American touch. Here are some:
Starting from the engagement, Americans can think of unique ways to personalize their wedding. As there really isn’t any engagement tradition, the more unique the marriage proposal is done, the better.
Ask The Right Questions Before You Book Your Wedding Reception
Think saying “I do” is going to be the most emotional moment in your wedding? Probably so, but putting down a deposit on your wedding venue could be a close runner-up.
Reception costs consume almost half the budget for the wedding, which these days means you can expect to lay out almost $13,000, including food. And the venue you select can not only limit your choice of caterers or bakers, it’s sure to affect how much you spend to “cover up” its weak spots or accent its hi…
10 Must Have Gift Ideas For The Wedding Party
It is customary to honor your bridesmaids and groomsman for their participation in your wedding with a gift of appreciation. Traditional gifts include a piece of jewelry such as earrings or a necklace that complements their bridesmaids dress and can be worn on the wedding day but many bridesmaids will truly appreciate a more unique gift idea. With careful consideration you may be able to give your bridesmaids gifts that show your appreciation for their assistance and also demonstrate that you understand their personality as well. Choosing a gift for the groomsmen could be a difficult task for many grooms. Most grooms dont want to go with a gift that is too traditional or unoriginal but they also struggle with feelings that a gift that is too creative may not be appropriate.
9 Ways To Cope With Wedding Speech Nerves
If youre not used to public speaking, then making a wedding speech can be very daunting. With this in mind, I have prepared a few important tips to help you overcome your nerves and deliver a great wedding speech.
1. Remember these people are on your side. They arent secretly hoping youll mess things up. The reason youre there giving a speech is because you are connected with the people there, and so are the audience. Bearing this in mind, you can rest assured that any…
Anniversary Favors Coffee Or Tea
You decided to throw an anniversary party for the lucky couple a 25th or a 50th. You will offer both coffee and tea at the party, so why not take your cue for anniversary favors from the beverages. “Would you like coffee or tea?”
Astronomy
The stars have always been a fascinating subject. Perhaps that’s one reason why astronomy is so popular these days.
10 Tips To Survive An Unexpected Holiday Hurricane
As you pack the last items of your luggage, ready for your tropical vacation, nobody likes to think about the event of a natural disaster. The thought that a hurricane could ruin your perfect relaxing break in the sun should rightly be the last thing from your mind, but if youre heading to a region where such natural disasters are known to occur, it can never hurt to be prepared. Of course worldwide travel insurance can provide some peace of mind that youll be reimbursed …
About Styles Of Wedding Dresses
There are many different styles of wedding dresses, almost as many styles of wedding dresses as there are shapes of women. No two women are shaped the same and that is why it is so important to get wedding dresses tailored to fit the bride. This often costs more money but it is well worth it if you want to look your best as you walk down the aisle. This should be the goal of all wedding dresses, to highlight all of the brides best features and attributes.
The styles of wed…
Anniversary Favor Ideas
Anniversary favor ideas are many. Whether it is the 25th anniversary and you need silver anniversary favors, or the 50th anniversary and you need gold anniversary favors, you have a wealth of possibilities.
Asylum Seeker And Refugee Children
You cant escape the media hype surrounding asylum seekers and refugees in the UK and Europe at the moment. They are called scroungers and are accused of swamping the UK. This is not the reality, this is just papers doing what they do best, telling stories.