Today a bridal party's duties don't stop at bridal showers, or ushering guests to their seats. After the ceremony, a whole new breed emerges from those pretty dresses and handsome suits. Check it out:
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 31, 2008
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Last weekend I attended a wedding as a guest. This is something I do maybe once every ten years, so I was quite surprised by the ceremony. I arrived at 5:45 p.m. for a 6 p.m. ceremony, with drinks and hors d'oeuvre around 7 then dinner maybe half an hour later. But, as the ceremony rounded the forty minute mark, I found myself wishing for an energy bar. Twenty minutes after that, the couple was, at last...married. The ceremony was an hour long!
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 29, 2008
As your guests turn up the heat at your wedding reception with their dancing skills, bring in a sweet surprise to cool them down!
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 28, 2008
As it turns out, even if you walk down the aisle wearing something old, something new, something borrowed (anything but your skivvies, please) and something blue, you’re not doing everything that you can do to ensure luck and happiness in your marriage, according to superstition.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 25, 2008
Whoever said, "Marriage is hard work," is absolutely on the money! You can be with your sweetie for 10 years before marriage and as soon as you say, "I Do," something changes. There's no pinpointing what it is, but something does.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 24, 2008
We shared with you fun ways couples have been breaking out of that "First Dance as Husband and Wife" mold with some pretty dangerous moves! But, move over New Hubby, Old Daddy is in town!
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 23, 2008
Weddings make some people nervous. Yes, making the "til death do us part" commitment in front of a group of 200 is enough to activate butterflies in almost anyone. Add that to what is likely to be a hectic several days of preparation and last minutes worries and you've got the makings of a cocktail that might knock your socks off.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 22, 2008
First of all, the term "Matron of Honor" (the correct term for a Maid of Honor who is hitched) sounds so…matronly. It practically smells like mothballs and no doubt keeps its teeth in a jar while it sleeps. I think it’s a title that should not be bestowed upon anybody younger than 80 and being addressed as such is as offensive as the college–age American Eagle employees calling me ‘Ma’am.’ (The nerve. I’m just trying to shop with the whippersnappers; no need for name–calling.) Can you tell that I was recently designated as a Matron of Honor, and resented the insinuation that I have a secret stash of Metamucil and Depends? For that reason, I will hereby refer to this esteemed position as “Maid of Honor” only, whether you are a sweet young single thing or a racy old cougar with a husband and kids, like myself.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 18, 2008
The One Love Campaign launched on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in San Francisco, the City of Pride, in celebration of the recent California Same Sex Marriage ruling. This movement reinforces the city’s status as the home for spirited service, prosperity and transformation, and honors the ruling as a symbol of unification and inspiration for all couples that wish to publicly claim their devotion.Go to full post
Posted by of Planning Tips and Ideas for mywedding.comJuly 17, 2008
As many occasions as there are to celebrate – pool parties, picnics, sweet sixteen’s, school dances, proms, anniversaries, christenings, birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and wedding receptions – there are just as many kinds of mobile disc jockeys. DJing a wedding reception is a highly specialized service, too important to entrust to a “jack of all trades.” Do yourself and your guests a favor – hire a master of the trade, a wedding entertainment director.
Go to full postPosted by of Planning Tips and Ideas for mywedding.comJuly 16, 2008
When Caroline called her best friend, Denise to invite her to be maid of honor at her wedding, she had no idea Denise would have a request of her own. Her boyfriend had just "popped the question" that day and she was considering what to do for her own wedding. Caroline and Denise had been talking about weddings for months and now they would both be planning weddings. Why not share the planning and share the wedding?
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 15, 2008
For an intimate and meaningful way to honor the special women in your life at your wedding, create your bouquet out of their favorite flowers. Have the bridesmaids hold a bouquet of the flower they chose for your bouquet. And have the other women, like the Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, etc, wear corsages of the bloom they selected as their favorite. This is a symbolic way to show the women in your life that you will carry the relationship you have with each of them through your married life as well.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 14, 2008
I am super excited that Alltop just added us to their “All the Top” Wedding Blogs Category!
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 14, 2008
Before I get to the fun and original rehearsal dinner themes, I think it’s important to point out that while traditionally the rehearsal dinner is hosted by the Groom’s family, it is still a good idea to consult with the Happy Couple regarding their wishes here. Some may prefer a more traditional dinner, and therefore might be unpleasantly surprised to find out that the event had been turned into (for example) a cowboy-themed hoedown parody –oops, I meant party – without their consent. I speak from experience here, believe you me, partner. However, for those who like to mix it up a little bit, here are a few creative ideas to get you started. Giddyup!
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 11, 2008
Are you and your sweetie taking dance classes to prepare for your first dance as husband and wife? Maybe steal a few moves from these couples! They've definitely broke the mold to the traditional first dance.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 10, 2008
A groomsman, according to dictionary.com is a man who attends to the bridegroom in a wedding ceremony.
Go to full postPosted by July 9, 2008
I love small weddings. An intimate ceremony of forty or fewer affords possibilities that just can't happen in a large gathering. When you have a small wedding your guests can be more than an audience--they can be a part of the celebration. The small acts done in the course of the ceremony are typically designed to give thanks or receive blessings and are much more meaningful in a more intimate group.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 8, 2008
Car Insurance. Renters Insurance. Life Insurance.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 7, 2008
Traditional Wedding Guest Books are often perused after the honeymoon, then placed lovingly on a shelf in the couple’s home and left to collect dust until their golden anniversary. I know that this is the case with mine, at least. I often wish that we had come up with a more original way to commemorate the presence of all of our friends and loved ones on our wedding day. Perhaps if we had, we would have looked at it more than one time since then. I have collected a few ideas that fall into the “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Done That!” category for me, and I hope that they inspire you to create a piece of memorabilia that you will treasure!
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 4, 2008
Here at mywedding.com, we see unique and creative wedding ideas on a daily basis. mywedding.com wedding website users, Ian and Ethel (who are married May 2008) wanted their family and friends to be as excited about their wedding as they were.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 3, 2008
A Las Vegas get–away with 8 girlfriends was planned for a friend–Bride. Keeping it a secret from her, planning the ‘scavenger hunt’ game, making cute t–shirts with ‘bridal party’ rhinestone iron–ons, and coming up with the mula to pay – not only for each of ourselves, but to chip in for the Bride’s way and stay at the beautiful Bellagio hotel was how it all went down. But to our surprise, our usually outgoing, flirtatious, happy–go–lucky bride was not that at all! We discover later on the trip, that she didn’t want anything to do with – clubs, the exotic male entertainment and games! It was a major production that turned into a DISASTER!
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJuly 2, 2008
Long−term committed relationships are as common for gay and lesbian couples as they are for heterosexual couples. Over the years, I've performed a number of commitment ceremonies for same−sex couples. With the legalization of same−sex marriages in California, this is a new era for homosexual couples. After a long wait, they finally have the chance to plan their wedding. What an exciting time!
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 1, 2008
