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Wedding ceremonies are simply not what they used to be. Set patterns and traditional format ceremonies are making way for unique, well thought out wedding ceremonies that are tailored to the individual needs of the bride and groom. However, whatever type of wedding ceremony you chose, there are still some important considerations when planning picture-perfect wedding ceremonies.

Wedding Ceremonies - The Timing

Time of year is fundamental. Not everyone wants a summer wedding, although most brides and grooms tend to favor summertime wedding ceremonies, which means that popular venues are likely to be booked up, well in advance. If you are prepared to take a less traditional approach, in terms of dates and times, you may find that you have a much wider choice of venues. Read the rest of this entry »

Weddings are a joyous occasion but can get expensive in a hurry. With wedding crafts you can insert a personal touch and hold the price down as well. Here are a few ideas for wedding crafts to add sparkle and creativity to your big day.

It is not that hard to create your own wedding veil. To make this wedding craft, you will need a length of bridal illusion in the desired length. You will also need a comb to attach it to your hair and a hat or headpiece to cover the comb. Sew large running stitches about an inch from the end of the illusion and gather it tightly. Now sew the veil to the comb. Top with hat or headpiece. As an alternative, you can decorate a wide-brimmed straw hat with silk flowers, ribbon, and pearls. Read the rest of this entry »

The wedding shower is a traditional party of the marriage process. Often times the bridal party, or the people who have been asked to be in the wedding, will through the party for the couple. Or, other times, friends or family members will hold it for them.

Making a wedding shower memorable starts with planning. First, you need to decide if the party will be formal or relaxed and laid back. Often times, large families will have a formal wedding shower for the bride and groom which may include a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant. Other times, some of the brides close friends will get together at a house and throw a small get together for them. Either way, once this choice is made, the planning begins. Read the rest of this entry »

Weddings are a very expensive business and costs can quickly spiral out of control. Most brides want to ensure that they look their best, so it is little wonder that wedding dresses are the one area that seems reliably to run over budget in almost any wedding arrangement.

But, you don’t need to spend a fortune in order to look stunning and to generate admiring glances from all around. Wedding dresses are a matter of very personal choice and it is often the case that imagination can be a much greater asset than pure cash! Read the rest of this entry »

Among the saddest complaints Better Business Bureaus receive concern wedding photographers who do not deliver what was promised. The vast majority of professional photographers will indeed provide unforgettable images of your special day. But you need to do some research beforehand.

The BBB offers the following suggestions to prospective brides and grooms:

1. Ask for photographer recommendations from family, friends and co-workers.
2. Check with the BBB for reports on the photographers you are considering.
3. Schedule interviews with two or three to get a feel for the types of services they offer, the quality of their work and related fees.

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Wedding photography is the single most popular entry field into the business of photography. No license or degree is required for a person to call themselves photographers. All brides want to hire the best wedding photographer they can afford from free coverage by a friend to the $10,000.00 coverage by the best “Master Photographers”.

There are many horror stories about wedding photographs. No training is required and there is plenty of wedding photography work available for every quality level of photographers.

As a general rule the best photographers are booked for the most popular dates first. The earlier you shop the more choice of services you’ll have. Read the rest of this entry »

For many couples their wedding day is an event to celebrate with family and friends. Choosing rings and the ‘perfect’ wedding dress are priority for many couples. Here we have a good idea when wedding plans go wrong, so take our advice and follow our top tips to prevent these disasters happening at your wedding…

Here are 3 “typical” case scenarios:

Case One:

A week before her wedding Emma went for the final fitting of her dress. To her disappointment the shop had ordered the wrong dress! Emma reluctantly accepted the wrong dress, as she was due to be married the following Saturday. A friend told her about Consumer Direct so she contacted the consumer helpline and received practical advice about how to obtain a possible compensation. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are things you should prepare for your wedding day:

1. Shower, have something to eat and drink, clean your teeth, put on clothing which buttons up at the front, before your make-over and hairstyling.
2. Have something light to eat for the bridal party. Platters of fruit, salad and meats, cheese & biscuits, open sandwiches, are ideal.
3. Please eat before getting dressed. Limit champagne intake - water drinks will prevent lightheads and headaches !!
4. Limit the number of guests at your house during preparation time on the wedding day.

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Wedding favors are small, inexpensive gifts or souvenirs that you present to your guests as a way of saying “thank-you for attending our wedding celebration”. It has become customary to give something in return to your guests that they can keep as a memory of your special day.

Favors don’t have to be large or expensive. Some are elegant, some are practical and some are just plain fun. Choose a favor that reflects your wedding theme in some way. Many favor ideas can easily be interchanged with various themes just by substituting a decoration or color on the favor. Read the rest of this entry »

Few modern weddings manage to avoid the ritual of wedding favors. Traditionally, wedding favors are usually placed on the table, in front of every guest, although this idea seems to have diminished, in recent years.

Choices of Wedding Favors

Trying to select a small gift that is going to appeal to the entire wedding party is tricky, to say the least. Arguably it is impossible! However, there are ways to avoid giving inappropriate wedding favors, while also keeping the budget in check. Read the rest of this entry »