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]
Worst Wedding Blunder
October 26, 2008
I have written “10 Tips For Avoiding Wedding Blunders” recently and I never thought I would add - do not get married on the steps to a pool. To understand why the warning, watch the video below.
Can you imagine what happened next?
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Thumbnail Photo : Courtesy with apologies to jenngray.
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]
Bridal Jewery and Your Wedding Gown
October 21, 2008
Bridal Jewelry that Coordinates with Your Gown
Bridal Jewelry
In our article Choosing Your Bridal Jewelry we pointed out that the bridal jewelry you choose should coordinate with the wedding gown that you have selected to wear for your big wedding day. We also gave you a series of tips on How to Choose Your Bridal Gown. Now that you have chosen your bridal gown, it is time to explore what bridal jewelry will match the style of your wedding gown.
Read our suggestions below on what style of bridal jewelry will match your style of wedding dress, specifically your bridal gown neckline. Refer to our article Popular Wedding Gown Necklines to review the different bridal gown necklines. Download a pdf file of our ‘Necklace Length Guide‘ here to see the length of the bridal necklace mentioned below.
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Planning a Bridal Shower
October 20, 2008
Your handy how-to guide for a party everyone will enjoy
Planning a Bridal Shower.
Planning a bridal shower can seem like a daunting task. With the details of the wedding seeming to take precedence, it can be easy to forget this fun tradition. However, a well-planned bridal shower can be a wonderful chance for the bride to relax and take a break from her own duties to spend time with friends and family. These quick and easy steps are designed to help your made-of-honor in planning a bridal shower for you. Print this out and hand it to her. With this guide, your maid-of-honor will have this bridal shower well in its way in no time.
1. Select a day and time
The bridal shower is typically held about two months before the wedding. You should first consult with the bride about the most convenient day, as her calendar is probably the busiest with other wedding planning activities. [Read more]
