The kiss at your wedding ceremony is important. Passion, hope, wonder and respect at your wedding ceremony are important and the kiss should celebrate all of these things. You just exchanged wedding vows and promised to love one another forever. How does that feel? Read the rest of this entry »

Your Wedding Theme

You will want your dress to match the overall theme of the wedding. This can be achieved by choosing a dress then changing every other aspect of your wedding plans to match it. Just in case this approach isn’t the one you want to take, you will need to know the following:

Make sure you have complimentary colours. Even an ivory dress can have colour details that need to fit both your theme and the bridesmaids dresses. (Note that most wedding dresses are ivory, rather than white. Although white can work well with a darker complexion it can make paler complexions look washed out). Of course you are not limited to ivory or white. Many dresses are available in a range of colours. Based on your colouring, your theme and your personality you may find that the dress that works best for you is not one in a traditional colour.

The venue itself also affect the theme and feel of your wedding and could impact your choice of dress. If you are getting married on a beach in the height of summer then wearing a full skirt may not be very comfortable of practical. Equally if you’re getting married in an ice hotel your tea-length strapless dress could have you frozen like a icicle before the first “I do”. There may also be some religious or cultural considerations to make. It is worth finding out if certain things will cause offence before you fall in love with a dress that does exactly that.

Trying On

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, and bearing in mind the points above, you should try on as many styles as possible. This is worth repeating because of the wide variety of excuses brides find for not following this advice: “I don’t want a big dress”; “That sort of style never suits me”; “I don’t want anything too girlie”. This is simple psychology. Choosing a wedding dress is an unfamiliar situation and people can find this quite daunting. We usually cope with unfamiliar situations by applying rules from situations we are comfortable with. In this case your natural instinct is to apply the same rules as you would when you normally buy clothes.

Unfortunately this will not necessarily get you the best result in this situation. Many brides find that their wedding gown is something they never would have considered when they first started looking. Your wedding day will change your life, in a way it will change who you are. Limiting your choice of dress by imposing your own pre-conceptions of what you should wear could stop you getting the wow-factor that you deserve on your special day. So, do try on the dresses you’re not too sure about and prepare to be pleasantly surprised.

Other Tips

• Think about how you will have your hair on the day. If you are planning to have your hair up then take take a hair clip or band so you can put your hair up when you’re trying on dresses.

• Wear a strapless bra or take one with you when you go to try on. This way you get a better idea of what a dress will look like without bra straps hanging out of it.

• Use the sales assistant. If they are good at their job then they will give you an honest opinion and they have no pre-conceptions about what ought to suit you – they only met you half an hour ago.

A wedding ceremony is a basically service that binds a couple together in holy matrimony. There are many different types of service, and there are many differences in tradition between various cultures, countries, ethnic groups and social classes across the world. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s the new school of wedding invitations. In the 90’s you had to find catalogs and order invitation samples. Now wedding stationary companies have simple to use sites allowing you to design your wedding invitations online, and see your online invitation samples before you buy. No surprises with online invitations, what you see is what you get. Savvy brides get discount wedding invitations online directly from the printers. We have ideas for you below.

There are 4 types of invitations for you to consider for your wedding: Read the rest of this entry »

It’s hard to imagine a wedding without candles! Candles enhance an intimate, romantic mood no matter where the ceremony is being held. The soft glow of candles lends a feeling of solemnity and significance to a formal religious wedding ceremony. Candles can also create a lighthearted impression in a more casual wedding. Read the rest of this entry »

The bride and groom’s photo album is the best way to preserve your special day. Therefore, hiring a photographer is one of the most important task in planning your wedding. Make sure you hire a photographer who specializes in wedding. He should be familiar with your ceremony and reception sites. See, if the photographer captured the excitement and emotion of the bridal couple and also remember that the wedding album should unfold like a story - a story of your wedding. There are wide variety of wedding albums. They differ in size, color, material and price. Find the one that you like and feel proud to show it to you friends and family.
Here are the list of suggested poses to choose during your wedding: Read the rest of this entry »

Brides and grooms are making things much easier on their guests nowadays. When it comes to wedding present shopping, most couples pick a few stores, set up a bridal registry of gifts they’d like to receive, and leave guests to choose items from their lists.

And while shopping from the gift registry is sure to secure a present you know the happy couple will want and enjoy, it doesn’t leave you with the most original, creative wedding present by any stretch.

If you want to give the bride and groom a gift they will love and cherish for years to come, you had better find something besides that decorative potholder set or the trio of mixing bowls. Here are just a few creative options for your consideration.

For the cultured couple

Find a stunning piece of artwork – a painting, a sculpture – or get a professional artist to render a sketch or painting from a photograph you provide of the happy couple. For friends with a passion for music, consider passes to the orchestra, the symphony, or the opera.

For the domestic couple

If your friends love to cook and/or eat, get them a unique cooking appliance. Forget about your run of the mill mini kitchen gadgets and devices… you need something unusual and unforgettable. Better yet, get them something they can both use at the same time – like a fondue set, or Raclette, a Swiss dish that has a grill on top of the appliance and little dishes to melt cheese or heat sauce underneath.

For the fun-loving couple

For spur of the moment, say anything, try anything once type friends, the wedding is sure to be a blast and your gift had better be, too! Ponder a few upscale game sets that would nicely accent their fun style. Check out dartboards that come with their own solid wood cabinet, or look for other social items. Scour the glassware section for a classy margarita set, some shooters, and other useful barware items.

For the sentimental couple

Ahh, the memories. If your best friend or a close relative is just about to tie the knot, think about all your memories together and the best possible gift may come to mind. Create a memory book or a scrapbook for your friend, showcasing many times you spent together. Use your own handiwork to craft a handmade blanket. Pick out some velvety photo albums and elegant photo frames so the new couple can fill their home with happy memories and images of loved ones. Rack your brain for any details about the couple’s first date, the proposal, or any event in the relationship that could relate to a gift of some sort. Indulge them with a gift basket if you think of too many memories!

For the sporty couple

Get them a season ticket plan to their favorite local sports team – major league or minor league, depending on your budget. Most sports franchises offer partial season game packs, so you can hook them up with a five-game plan of minor league hockey or a mini-season of baseball, basketball or the like.

One’s wedding day typically falls as one of the biggest, happiest moments in a person’s lifetime. Whether you select an item from the bridal registry or use your own creativity to select the perfect present, commemorate the special occasion with a gift and warm thoughts that come from the heart.

Choosing a wedding cake is one aspect of wedding planning that can be both fun and difficult at the same time (with so many options to choose from these days!) Fortunately, like choosing a wedding dress, the right cake often has a way of presenting itself and most couples just “know” when they’ve found the right one. Read the rest of this entry »

Catholics are the greatest denomination in number in the world. Their wedding ceremony has several procedures. The wedding takes place in a ‘Catholic Parish’ and held with the context of mass or wedding held outside the context of the mass. The most important things in the ceremony are the unity candles, cards, gifts and cakes. There are several procedures to follow for conducting a catholic wedding ceremony. Read the rest of this entry »

It is important to go through and figure out what you want to put in your hair once you have decided on your hairstyle for the wedding. Do you want to wear a rhinestone wedding tiara or a simple flower in your hair? This depends on what type of style you will be wearing your hair, the veil and gown, and of course your personal taste’s. You want to pick something that will complement your attire as you walk down the aisle. Read the rest of this entry »