Weddings
A blog dedicated to weddings.
Archive for December, 2007
Destination Wedding
Author: mariposa
Feel like abandoning the traditional wedding plan and making your special day more personal? A destination wedding may be just what you are looking for.
Weddings are becoming more and more about the style of the individuals getting married. Themes for the big day are becoming a big deal but if you aren’t keen on a wedded day of renaissance wear, Hollywood limelight or sock hop you may just want to plan your day around a special location.
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A Wedding Reception That You Will Treasure Forever
Author: mariposa
We often talk about wedding receptions once the receptions are over. The people at the wedding, the wedding site, the food, the drink, the music, the pleasantries exchanged, the bonhomie and the steady trickle of joy of being part of a social event reminds us later that it was the greatest wedding reception that we ever attended. Whom you danced with, did your favorite band entertain. Was the location beside a lake or on a yacht – every detail is embedded in your memory. Later the memories come rushing in to make you feel mushy.
Setting the emotions aside, wedding receptions are remembered for the sheer grandeur of the arrangements made in terms of food, drink, music, the wedding site, and the ambiance. No wonder people are willing to spend lavishly on wedding receptions to make it a memorable one. Read the rest of this entry »
Wedding Day Bliss Or Wedding Day Blues?
Author: mariposa
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Everyone knows planning a wedding can be difficult. If you search on the internet you’ll find many articles and planning books out there that make it seem like wedding planning is rocket science but it really isn’t. Do it yourself wedding planning can be easy if you are organized.
One of the most exciting parts of wedding planning is sharing your happiness with family, friends and other guests. And the best place to start your wedding planning is by talking to friends and family about their wedding experiences. Wedding planning is crucial to the success of your day.
How to Design Your Own Engagement Ring
Author: mariposa
You have found the woman (or man) of your dreams and are ready for the next step. You even know exactly what the engagement ring will look like. The problem is, you can’t find exactly what you have in mind. It may be time to design your own engagement ring.
Designing a custom ring is not as difficult as you may think. Start by picturing the two parts of an engagement ring — the stones and setting — and begin sketching or writing down specifics. Decide the materials you want in your ring and you are well on your way to the ring you envisioned.
Wedding Flowers and Arrangements
Author: mariposa
Now that you are planning your wedding, you’ve got to choose bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, church arrangements, and a stunning corsage for one of the most important people who will attend the ceremony—your mother. Somehow, you’ll have to make the arrangements for all this, and at a cost that will likely be between 10 and 15 percent of your overall wedding budget.
If you’re like most brides-to-be, just thinking about how to manage all of the details required to successfully deck-out the church, reception areas, and the wedding party with the perfect flowers is enough to make you dizzy. So our first words of advice are “Relax, and follow these tips from well-seasoned floral experts.”
Wedding Cake Glossary of Terms
Author: mariposa
If you will be getting married, you may want to be familiar with wedding cake terms before you visit the baker or confectioner who is making your cake. Here are some of the more common wedding cake terms and their meanings:
Wedding Cake Parts and Shapes:
Tier: This is one level of the cake-(i.e. a 3 tier cake.)
Layer: A horizontal piece of the cake. Often the wedding cake layers are baked in separate pans and then one or more are combined to make a tier.
Round: A cylinder shaped cake. This is the most traditional shape for a wedding cake.
Square: A more modern shape for a cake-very geometrical-tiers can be placed at odd angles for an even more modern touch.
Hexagon: A six-sided wedding cake can be very trendy and fashionable.
Choosing the correct bridal gown
Author: mariposa
Bridal gowns are the biggest part in the build up to any wedding. It is important to make the right choice in the right amount of time. After all a bride won’t feel like a bride if she has the wrong gown!
Do the research and look at loads of pictures get an idea of current fashions and a gown you like the look of. There are many bridal magazines out there go through them all and put together a scrapbook of the gowns you like. There are lots of other things you must always take into account when you are choosing your gown - such as:
Choosing Wedding Ring Sets
Author: mariposa
Wedding Tips: Choosing Wedding Ring Sets
Wedding Ring Sets are the most important elements of weddings today. Probably the most import element of Wedding Ring Sets is the bride’s ring. It is important that the set chosen be one that the bride really likes as this will be something she will be wearing for a long time. It is good advice to the groom to not skimp in this area but do stick to your budget as much as you possibly can. Always remember that the wedding ring has a lot of meaning to your bride.
Excellent Food Ideas for Wedding Receptions and Wedding Showers
Author: mariposa
Are your struggling to plan the food for your wedding reception and lacking any good ideas? Or maybe you are organizing a wedding shower for a friend and want some creating fun food ideas at the wedding reception. Food can be a challenge beucase it is a very important and long lasting memory that many of your guests will have of the event. It is therefore important to plan carefully and have a great menu prepared but also not overdo the amount of food or spend money uselessly for either the reception or shower.
Wedding Cake Tips
Author: mariposa
Wedding cake is a central element of most wedding receptions. A beautiful wedding cake can make a huge impact on the overall elegance of the reception. Unfortunately, wedding cakes can be among the most important accessories of your wedding reception.
You should have a budget for your wedding cake and stick to it. It is much better to start looking for your cake after you have set you budget. The most expensive part of a cake is the decoration. Therefore, an inexpensive cake can taste just as good as an expensive one. You don’t have to compromise taste when you opt for a lower budget wedding cake.