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Wedding Planning
This topic is for questions about planning an upcoming wedding or questions about ideas for weddings or wedding related issues. It could include questions about styles of weddings, budget weddings, planning weddings, and themed weddings, along with questions concerning more specific issues, i.e. dresses or flowers.
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Do you give an engagement gift to someone if you are not invited to their engagement?
When I was engaged, I did not receive any engagement gifts. I do not know of any of my friends who received engagement gifts either. I think that a good replacement to an engagement gift would be a gift for their bridal shower or bachelor party in addition to a wedding gift.
What is the meaning of a bridal registry?
A wedding registry is a service provided by a website or retail store to assist engaged couples in the communication of gift preferences to wedding guests. Selecting items from store stock, the couple lists desired items and files this list with the chosen merchant.
Is it acceptable to wear a black dress to a 6 o'clock wedding?
- Yes, black is acceptable to wear at an evening wedding. Something like a cocktail dress with good lines to the dress and a pair of nice dainty earrings and perhaps a necklace with a drop on the end ... less is best.
When should you go pick out your wedding dress?
well u start looking 4 weeks before and u found one great buy it now and your husband might find it don't let that happen girls so u would look 2 weeks before and hide it until the weeding but if u are looking fir a dress go to say yes to the dress it is in the city somewhere and u will be on TV if u go to say yes to the dress
Wedding season, also bridal season, depends on where you are located. Usually it's around spring, summer and early autumn. It depends on what you want. You can get a really cute theme going depending on the season. Check out these cute ideas: http://themed-party-ideas.com
What is the size of a standard wedding invitation?
There is no standard size, or certain size you should have for a wedding invitation. My fiance and I are sending out lollipops with a printed on wrapper for our wedding invitation, because we are having a 50's style wedding.
How do you honor your deceased mother at your wedding?
There is no "official" protocol for honoring the deceased at a wedding, but here are some ideas I've seen work well:
1. If one has the freedom to create text for one's wedding ceremony, one can add a reference to the deceased and a moment of observation--silence, the ringing of a bell, music, the reading of a favorite passage.
2. You can also add a note to your program expressing love and gratitude to those who are "no longer present except in your hearts" and mention the deceased by name if you wish.
3. You can place a flower, candle, or photo on the chair where she would have been seated--the first chair next to the center aisle on either the bride's or groom's side, depending whose mother she was. You can put the flower on the chair as you approach the altar during the processional if you wish to call attention to the gesture.
4. You can tie a personal momento belonging to the deceased to your bouquet--I've seen rings, handkerchiefs, cameos--or tuck something in your handkerchief pocket, near your heart.
5. You can include her favorite flower in the wedding bouquet, corsages, or reception florals, and put a note of remembrance and explanation on each table. If your mother liked flowers or gardening, you could give favorite seeds as favors.
6. Couples will sometimes keep a photo of the deceased with them on their wedding day or put a photo on the wedding altar and offer a flower or light a candle during the ceremony (if desired, the photo can also be laid flat so only the couple can see it.)
7. You can place items of meaning to you and the deceased on a small table at the reception, along with a photo, flower, candle, or note of tribute.
8. You can light a candle for your mother at the beginning of the wedding ceremony to evoke her presence; this can be done with or without explanation.
9. Give your dad a big hug that day and tell him you love him and appreciate everything he and mom did for you, and that you keep her always in your heart and memory. A personal note to this effect is also a lovely keepsake.
Hope that helps!
Your deceased mother could also be mentioned in the Wedding Speech made to the bride or groom. That Wedding Speech could be made by the Best Man, Maid or Matron of Honor, Father of the Bride or Father of the Groom, or close friend or relative. It could also be made by the Wedding MC if the Wedding Emcee has been requested to make a speech. The acknowledgement doesn't have to be sad or tearful. Instead, it is simply a brief mention to acknowledge those who were unable to be at your wedding and to say that your mother would have been very proud of you on your wedding day.
Is a meal required for an evening wedding reception?
It is traditional to provide a "Wedding Breakfast" which celebrates the joining of two families. Its also a consideration to supply some sustenance for guest you've invited to celebrate the wedding who may have travelled a distance to be with you on a special day.
Historically, a bridesmaid was used as purely a witness for the marriage, as an audience of more than 10 people was thought to warn away bad spirits. However, later on in history a large group of bridesmaids provided an opportunity for showing off the family's social status and wealth. Today, the number of bridesmaids in a wedding party is dependent on many variables, including a bride's preferences, the size of her family, and the number of attendants her partner would like to have as well. They are used today to generally assist the Bride, making sure the day runs smoothly and possibly to help in the preparation and organisation of the wedding.
What is the average cost of wedding floral arrangements?
- You have to have a budget you stick too and work with your florist. The average cost could be $200 - $500. Modern and simple is in right now so you don't need a huge wedding bouquet; perhaps a very few tropical flowers with deep emerald green tropical leaves are stunning and cost less. The maid of honor and bridesmaids could have other flowers with the same tropic green leaves.
- The mother of the groom can wear any color, but white. Since the bridesmaids are wearing short black dresses you should wear a pastel summer colors such as a light blue; soft yellow; shell pink, etc., dress and it can be just below the knee or a longer dress to the ankle.
What happens at a traditional wedding reception?
Most people will have their wedding reception begin immediately after their wedding. Once the wedding party arrives, everyone will start eating. The entire reception usually lasts about 4 to 5 hours.
What is the name of the River Torrens Bridge?
The Torrens River runs from Mount Pleasant in the Adelaide Hills through Adelaide to the sea at West Beach in Adelaide's western suburbs
Where did Melanie boorman get her wedding dress from?
Looks like a My Lady dress but cant see it on their website-I really want to know too-its gorgeous!!! Hope you find what you're looking for ;)
What is the role of reception head waiter?
somebody who is on duty at the reception desk in a restaurant, who greets guests and organises the reservation of tables
Can Panis Angelicus be sung at a wedding?
Yes, of course. It could be sung during the Preparation of the Gifts when the Bread and Wine are placed on the altar as the Priest prepares them for Holy Communion or it could be sung during the Distribution of Holy Communion to the Faithful or as a hymn during the Thanksgiving Period of Quiet Prayer after Holy Communion.
Can the mother of the bride be a bridesmaid?
Absolutely. The same applies to the Groom who wants his Dad to be the Best Man. Often times, siblings are used in these wedding party positions - no reason that parents can't be included, too.
Listing your Mom as the "Matron" is correct ... matron refers to a married person, where "maid" refers to one who is not married.
How do you add deceased grandparent's name in wedding invitation?
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Beazley
or
Kate and Marvin Beazley
If the bride and groom are hosting, then the line reads
Ms. Jane Doe and Mr. Sam Smith
or,
Together with their families,
Jane Doe and Sam Smith
The Request
The next line in a wedding invitation is the one that requests that your guests attend.
If your ceremony is at a place of worship, then the line should read:
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Note the formal British spelling of the word "honor." The word daughter is used as an example and should be the gender of the person whose parents are hosting. If, on the other hand your ceremony is at home or other secular location, then the line should read:
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
or
would be delighted for you to attend
the marriage of their daughter
If the couple is hosting:
invite you to join us at the celebration of our marriage
The Happy Couple
Etiquette says that the bride should be listed first, using first and middle names only. Then the groom should be listed, using both title and middle name.
So for example:
Nora Jane
to
Mr. Scott Andrew Jackson
Date and Time
Traditionally, these are spelled out:
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and six
at four o'clock in the afternoon
note that the month and day are capitalized. If it were a 4:30 ceremony, the time would read at half after four o'clock in the afternoon.
But for a less formal ceremony, you can also write
Saturday, June 10, 2006
at 4 p.m
The Location
If the ceremony is at a well known location, you needn't include the address:
The Museum of Fine Arts
Houston, Texas
Time for the Reception
Let your guests know there is going to be a party afterward . This can either be included on the wedding invitation or on a separate reply card.
On the wedding invitation, it would read
Reception to follow at the Briar Hills Country Club
If you're not serving a full meal, it is nice to let guests know. You might write:
And afterwards for cocktails and cake in the RoseRoom.
Or
Dessert and dancing to follow
a separate reception card is often good to use if the ceremony and reception are in different places, or the reception doesn't immediately follow the ceremony. It might read something like
Reception
8 o'clock
What should a priest be paid for a wedding ceremony?
A priest does not receive payment for administering a service or sacrament; salvation is not only for the rich. It is recommended, however, that a donation called a "stipend" be given if it is within the means of the those who have requested the service or sacrament. While a priest is given an allowance to meet his needs, stipends allow the priest to have a supplement to their set income.
You can usually call the local priory and ask the secretary what the recommended stipend is for a specific service or sacrament in your region. If you cannot afford a stipend, this should not affect the priest's willingness to provide the service or sacrament requested.
What is another name for an officiant of a wedding ceremony?
A wedding officiant is the person who is legally marrying the couple. The officiant may be affiliated with a particular religion or may be a civil figure (like a justice of the peace.) In either case, the officiant must be authorized to conduct weddings in the state in which the wedding will take place.
When buying a wedding shower gift and cannot go to the wedding do you still have to buy a gift?
Yes, if your child plays with the child having the birthday or goes to school with them. You could get a gift, card and take your child over to let them hand it to them at an earlier date.
Yes, if the child is a relative or the child of a friend that you are close to. If it's just a co-workers child or a child of someone you don't know well, no.
Where can you buy a silk wedding dress?
eBay is where I was searching for one I tried auctions. They show the Vera Wang wedding dresses available for auction and buy it now. Some are from brides so have only been worn once where as others are from shows that may not have been worn. You're definitely getting a bargain!
What is the proper way to regret a wedding shower?
* Either phone the person or send a card and say: Dear _______ I regret I cannot attend this very special event because _________________and I am hoping that we can soon get together so I can see the new addition to your family.
Can a catholic priest perform a civil wedding ceremony?
A Catholic Answer (Catholics in union with the Pope) In the United States, the answer would be yes, because customarily, nearly all members of the clergy of all faiths are licensed by the local state or county to perform marriages, and by agreement with the local state or county, when these clergy members perform the religious wedding ceremony, the civil marriage in the eyes of the civil law takes effect as well, silently, as it were. The couple will have applied for and received by mail their civil marriage license, which the clergyman will usually verify before he performs the ceremony.
