Maui wedding planner

June 19th, 2008 | By WeddingPlanner77

Weddings are big occasions that requires big preparation and sometimes, big budgets. Before the big day comes, it requires a lot of time and effort to get things done especially if the bride and groom are considering an extraordinary place like Maui, Hawaii to hold the special event.

With that in mind, having the services provided by a Maui wedding planner is a wonderful idea to ease out the worries of preparing for such a once in a lifetime event.  Every couple wants to make sure that every detail in their wedding is perfect, but hey, that is such a tough and stressful job!
The experienced and highly skilled wedding planners from this site will take the heavy work off your shoulders. So you’ll have more time to relax and prepare for your big day.

My Name Here

June 9th, 2008 | By WeddingPlanner77

I recently attended my aunt’s wedding and she had these fabulous personalized wedding favors for all of the bridesmaids.  I took note of everything she had set out, only to find out that they came from Elegantshowerfavors.com.  When I browsed the site, I was amazed at the selection and the prices.  I’m not certain when my boyfriend and I will get married, but I have the address of this site written in my wallet so I won’t ever forget.

Tips for a Great Wedding Reception Toast

June 2nd, 2008 | By WeddingCrasher

Making a toast at a wedding reception shouldn’t be a very difficult task. But for the person giving the toast, as well as wedding professionals and others involved in the wedding, it can cause a good amount of nervousness. I remember a toast disaster given by an inebriated best man who talked about his ex-wife and failed marriage for more than twenty minutes. Needless to say, the bride, groom and all their guests will remember this toast – but for all the wrong reasons.

With a little preparation, the wedding reception toast can be one of the best memories of a wedding.

Here are a few tips for giving a good toast:

Prepare – Make sure it’s clear who will be making the toast. Ask the bride and groom to decide who is special to them. Sometimes they haven’t given enough thought to the toast or to who will handle the job. The “toastmaster” is usually the best man, but other members of the wedding party and family may also offer toasts. One wedding I went to a few years ago had several toasts offered at their reception. The first toast was given by the best man, then the microphone was passed among the other close guests. Several toasts were given by family members and friends. It only lasted about ten minutes but added to the intimacy of the evening. This sharing of memories and well wishes was a great part of the reception and served as a memorable beginning to the couple’s new life together.

Review – Speak with the person who will be conducting the toast at the reception. Usually the wedding planner will see him or her the night before at the rehearsal. Review the toast with them. Be prepared to offer some suggestions. Although the toast shouldn’t be read directly, it is best to have an outline on an index card so they can refer to it during the reception if they should become lost.

Personalization – Including a family tradition or childhood memory, if appropriate, can be a nice add-on to the toast. Ensure the bride and groom have a special wedding toasting set that marks the occasion can also add some personal charm to the toast and can be a great rehearsal gift.

Resources – Short poems, memories, and blessings are all good sources of inspiration.

So what makes a good toast? Remember the basic elements: brevity, a little humor, personalization, and most important, sincerity.