Chinese Ethnic Wedding
November 9, 2008
Here’s another ethnic wedding that you might be interested in knowing, especially if you and/or your groom would like to add some of your ethnic ceremonies to your wedding as signs of respect and love for your culture.
Ethnic Wedding - Chinese
Chinese Wedding
The Ceremony:
Traditional Chinese weddings are filled with ritual. There were many symbolic ceremonies which had to take place before the wedding itself even began. After extensive preparation, the wedding ceremony would be conducted at the family altar. Here the couple would pay homage to their ancestors and gods. The couple would share tea, then bow to each other. In many cases this completed the ceremony.
Though many Chinese ceremonies today are more modern, traditional influences are abundant. Guests will usually wear at least a small hint of red to symbolize luck and prosperity for the couple. The symbol of double happiness is also often spotted in the decorations. [Read more]
Country Wedding Theme
October 31, 2008
Country Wedding Theme is our day 4 installment of our 12 days of Creative Wedding Theme.
Country Wedding Theme
For the bride who wants warm, relaxed, and down-home wedding, country wedding theme fits the bill. Country wedding does not mean jeans and cowboy boots, although you can wear these, too, if you fancy yourself getting married in these clothes. Nothing wrong with that, but what we want to share with you here is the more conservative country wedding - with the gowns, lots of fresh flowers and country music. Here’s the list:
Location: Choose a rustic country with open wood beams and large, cozy fireplaces, an old farmhouse or a big barn-style building. [Read more]
12 Creative Wedding Themes
October 28, 2008
Creative Wedding Themes
Creative Wedding Themes
Our readers asked us about creating wedding themes and so we are thrilled to be doing creative wedding themes this week - one for each day for 12 days. Each wedding theme will have 4 to 6 categories such as: Location, Decorations, Stationery or Invitation, Special Touches, Favors & Placecards, Menu, Desserts, Fashion & Accessories.
Let us know what you think or better yet, send us your own creative wedding theme - either your own wedding or something you dreamed about having. For wedding themes that we have created in the past, please see the related articles below.
10 Ways to Get Your Groom Involved
October 23, 2008
Making the wedding-planning process a joint effort.
Wedding Planning with your Groom
Many brides have spent so much of their life thinking about their dream wedding that they tend to just take over when it comes to planning the big day. Add a overbearing mother-of-bride, an anxious mother-of-the-groom, and many men end up showing up to the event with little more than an idea of the time and location. Instead of taking over all the preparations for the big day, you can use some of these tips to make sure that your wedding is an event that expresses the hopes and dreams of both the bride and groom.
- Discuss and share your plans from day one. Before you select a location, a theme, or wedding colors, you should sit down with your husband-to-be and find out what you’re each picturing for your big day. This is the time to let your ideas flow freely. You may later find out that some of your ideas are too expensive or don’t fit with the overall theme, but there’s no harm in sharing them now. You may be surprised at how much you agree on. [Read more]
Holiday Wedding Theme
October 19, 2008
Holiday Wedding Theme.
The month of December is known for festivities - holiday parties, Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations. It is also one of the most wonderful time of the year to get married. Here are ideas and tips to have a fantastic holiday wedding with all the trimmings.
Wedding Color
Red and green are typical colors for Christmas; blue and white for Hanukkah. You can also use silver and white, silver and light blue or red and white.
Wedding Invitations
Choose an invitation that does not look like a holiday card. Choose a white card with red prints and decorated with a red ribbon at the edge.
