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The Tradition Of A White Wedding

The traditional “white wedding” is an affair in elegance and formality.  The traditional custom of the bride wearing white in her wedding originated in the Victorian era when the white wedding dress was recognized as a symbol for purity.  The wearing of a white wedding dress was only appropriate in the first marriage for both [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Weddings Bring People Together

Weddings are some of the most joyous occasions in life whether it is your own or that of a loved one. It is a time to celebrate love and commitment and thanks to these sentiments, weddings often bring people together who may or may not see each other often. This makes it an even more [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Choosing the Right Wedding Vows

More people are choosing their own wedding vows rather than leaving it to their priest, pastor, Rabbi, or other religious leader to decide which vows the bride and groom should make to one another.  Many more people are taking an active role in this decision.
One way to choose wedding vows is by faith.  For most [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Wedding Toasts are an Important Part of Every Wedding

Every wedding usually has several wedding toasts. These wedding toasts are ways for people to express their thoughts and share their love for the bride and groom. Some of these wedding toasts will be planned while others will be spontaneous. The bride and groom should make sure that there is a special time set aside [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Affordable Wedding Supplies Online

Weddings can cost thousands of dollars and so for people with limited budgets the thoughts of an expensive wedding can become very burdensome.  But, there are ways to make weddings affordable while maintaining beauty and style.  One way to decrease the cost of a wedding is to find affordable wedding supplies.
One great place to find [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

A Few Ideas for Wedding Speeches

At the reception it is traditional for the father of the bride, the groom, and the best man to give a small wedding speech before the cake is sliced and dessert is served.  These speeches are usually given in good humor and intended to get both sides of the newly formed family laughing and talking [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

The Power Of Wedding Songs

Music can be a very powerful influence in our lives. This influence can be felt when a particular melody is heard or a certain song is sung. Immediately, memories are triggered and the hearer is transported back in time.
For example, a certain love song can bring back memories of a true love [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Finding the Best Wedding Shoes for You

There are so many different things that you have to worry about when it comes to your wedding, however buying wedding shoes are often high on the list for many prospective brides. After all, you have spent all that time looking for the perfect dress; you need to do justice to the shoes as well!
When [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

The Symbolism And Construction Of Wedding Rings

A wedding ceremony is a public profession between couples in which they wish to testify of their love and commitment to each other.  Traditionally, these wedding ceremonies follow a set ceremonial outline which can include the entering of the groom and groomsmen, the wedding party processional and the dramatic entrance of the bride.
In addition, within [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

How to Create the Perfect Wedding Reception

Every bride has envisioned her wedding day at one time or another and this is often even before she ever got engaged! While most brides will imagine the perfect ceremony, many also go so far as to envision the perfect wedding reception. The ceremony is all about expressing love and commitment to one another while [...]

Friday, January 2nd, 2009