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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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24 hour wedding chapels in Kansas?
The Fort Worth, Texas area does not offer any 24-hour wedding chapels. There are many same day wedding chapels in the area, but the services must be done during regular business hours.
Can you bring a date to a wedding if the invite doesn't say and guest?
Edicate would dictate that if you RSVPed "coming alone", you shouldn't bring a date. If you marked "plus one" or speak with the wedding party and they say that it is alright, you should be fine bringing someone.
Bride and groom's position at the head table?
* The Bride and Groom sit in the middle of the head table and the bride is on the Groom's right; then her Maid (or Matron) of Honor; then the Bridesmaids. To the left of the Groom is his Best Man and the Ushers.
When should a couple register for wedding gifts?
* A bride and groom to be will register at their favorite stores and choose the gifts they would like to receive. When a guest decides to buy a gift for the couple they will either ask the clerk or use the computer in bigger department stores to get a list of the items (various price ranges) as to the gifts still left to buy for the couple. You choose one of the gifts that best suits your budget and the clerk will be sure that the gift will be checked off and the couple will not receive the same gift twice.
Does the mother of the bride give a speech at the wedding?
- Traditionally no, the mother of the bride does not give a speech at the wedding or at the wedding reception.
What is the appropriate attire for a guest to wear to an evening wedding?
* Women should not dress in all white as the bride is in white. Going to a wedding in jeans, t-shirts, running shoes are a lack of etiquette. A woman can wear a pant suit; skirt and blouse with sandals or heels; dress. The men can wear a sports jacket with good slacks, but if they can't afford it they can wear clean and pressed slacks; white shirt and tie and shined shoes.
When monograming wedding invitations who last name do you put bride of groom?
A monogram is inappropriate on an invitation.
A monogram uses both couple's first initial, and the family last name after they are married. (When a woman keeps her name, monograms aren't used.) It is inappropriate to use the monogram on anything before the wedding. If you want to use it on thank you notes to be sent out after the wedding, it would be each first initial and the married last initial.
What is the meaning of wearing a wedding dress in your dream?
Dreams do not mean anything. They are random firings of neurons in the brain.
As this is the Dreams and Dream interpretation category, the following answer will address the question.
This particular dream is not predicting any future event, but rather is expressing the dreamer's deep, possibly hidden emotions. The dream combines the symbol of marriage and the traditional white gown with the black dress which is the traditional sign of mourning. This might symbolize nothing more than the end (death) of the bride's former single life. It also carries some sense of loss, which might reflect a fear of losing a sense of one's own self, as the bride (traditionally) takes the groom's name in place of her father's name, and assumes the role of a wife. It could also reflect some doubtful feelings and reluctance.
> Alternatively, "getting married" might also be a metaphor used in the dream to symbolize some other publically recongnized contract or promise. Taking on a mortgage, for example, or signing a partnership contract of any type can appear in dreams as "marriage." In this case, the black dress suggests caution and careful examination of all provisions in the contract.
How far in advance of the wedding can you send a gift?
Preferably, wedding gifts should be given just before or just after the ceremony. If you cannot attend the wedding, it's always best to err on the side of caution and send the gift by post (and insure it if it's valuable!) so that it arrives at least two days before the wedding is to take place. However, don't send a gift right after you receive an invitation -- just in case the wedding is postponed, or even cancelled.
If you will be attending the wedding, on most occasions there will be a reception table where you can place the gift.
Contrary to some beliefs, it's not polite to wait up to a year after the wedding to get the couple a gift. At best, if you're not able to give your wedding gift before or during the wedding, try not to wait more than three months after the ceremony to give the new couple your heartfelt present.
What is the meaning of a wedding gown train?
The long piece of material that follows the wedding dress, and bride, while she's walking that last 20 feet or so to the alter. It's usually white, but it can be anything. It can be fairly long too; 20 feet. It's traditional for bride's maids to carry it while following the bride, but it can just drag along the floor just as easy.
In a christian wedding why does the bride have to wear a white dress?
- The myth is that white symbolizes the bride is virginal. Actually the white wedding dress is a fashion statement created by Queen Victoria and it is not necessary to get married in white if one chooses not too. Some brides may choose an extremely soft peach color; Ecru; ivory, etc. Women who have been married before often prefer any color, but white. Previously marriage or first time married a woman can choose to get married in white or not.
- The white wedding dress predates Christianity, in Ancient Rome white symbolized fertility rather than virginity.Different cultures prefer other colours, red was favoured in China and purple or gold in India.
Why is throwing rice at weddings discouraged in modern cultures?
It's discouraged because, even though it is popular to do, the birds eat the rice. This wouldn't normally be a problem since it's easy pick-up. Since rice expands when it gets wet though, it expands in the birds gastrointestinal tract causing them to explode leaving a lot of dead birds after the wedding.
How long is a Mennonite wedding ceremony?
- Depending on what religion the person is a wedding ceremony can last from 20 minutes to an hour or more.
Is it proper for the grooms parents to pay for all out of town guests along with the wedding party?
The groom's parents are only responsible for paying out of town guests at rehearsal dinner for: Parents of the bride (some parents are divorced and one ex may live out of town or both live out of town, but often the out of town parents of the bride will pay their own way if they can financially afford it); Maid of honor; bridesmaids; flower girl or ring bearer. Any other relatives or friends that are not in the wedding party should pay their own way.
Who are the bride and groom for the next royal wedding in England?
The next Royal Wedding will be Prince William and Kate Middleton's. The wedding is planned for the 29th of April 2011.
What do you do with the wedding garter after you catch it at the wedding?
- Along with music the bride will sit on a chair; lift her dress up just above her knee and the groom will slowly take the garter off her leg. Once the groom has the garter all the single young men stand behind him and the groom throws it out to them. The single young man that catches the garter is suppose to be the one that will be getting married next.
Do some brides use a diaper because it is difficult to go to the bathroom?
It's no joke! Even if the Bride is not incontinent they may be anxious and in a very long and puffy flowing wedding dress it can be difficult to go to the washroom. Here are some tips:
- If the Bride feels she may just 'dribble' a wee bit then use 'Always wings .. Overnight' in your panties. Have your Maid/Matron of Honor have a few at the church or the Wedding Reception in case you may want to change the pad.
- Bridal Shops often will suggest 'diapers' for a very complicated wedding dress, but don't sell them.
- If the Bride does have incontinent problems they can buy 'Depends briefs' for adults. Put normal panties over top.
- A young Bride can also use the 'handicapped washroom' which is much larger, but will need her Maid of Honor and possible two bridesmaid's to help her hold up her dress.
For some young Brides the fear of urinating themselves causes more stress so it's beneficial to at least consider 'Always Wings ... Overnight.'
Once the Bride is out of her wedding dress and in her 'Going Away' outfit she probably won't need any pads or diapers because the most stressful part of the wedding is over. So, feel free to wear fancy undies and lingerie on that special night.
What color should the mother of the bride wear if the bridesmaids are wearing emerald green?
If the brides maids are wearing emerald green, maybe a dark green to blend in, or a dark red to stand out but not take the attention off the bride. A cream colour would look very elegant and presentable. I personally think that a dark red would would look great, not to fancy but not shabby. It wouldn't take the attention off the bride and also you can find many gorgeous dresses in dark red.
I hope this helps.
Can a guest at a wedding wear the same color as the wedding party?
- No, the Maid of Honor or anyone else in the wedding part or any guests should not wear the same color (white) as the bride as she is the focal point (it is her day of glory.) It is fine to wear black and white or another color and white. The Maid of Honor generally wears a slightly different color than the bridesmaids. Example: Bridesmaids are in light blue then the Maid of Honor may be in a midnight blue.
Does ring bearer enter before aisle runner?
* The ring bearer and the flower girl are generally the first down the aisle, then the bridesmaids; maid of honor and then the bride on her father's arm.
Who should tell the stepmother she is not invited to the shower or wedding?
um no one, she should be, unless shes like a bad person and you genuinely dont like her then the bride should say it, but she should DEFINITELY be invited to the wedding
Can the mother of the groom wear pants?
It is up to her. If you're speaking about American 'pants' (English Trousers) then it is her decision as to whether she wears pants, a skirt or a long dress. If you're speaking about English 'pants' (as in underwear), then most of the time she should - as it is just common courtesy - especially if it is windy. No one wants to see their Mother's bits.
Who buys the wedding bands for the bride and groom?
- The groom should buy the engagement and wedding ring for his bride to be and the bride to be should buy the groom's wedding band.
How much does a same-sex wedding cost?
The best answer to this is that the same average cost ($27,000) should apply to all weddings. However, there are some issues to be taken into account:
- Some same-sex couples may need to travel out-of-state to be married. This can increase the cost of the wedding exponentially.
- Some friends and family members may not be supportive of same-sex marriage and may opt not to attend, thereby reducing the number of guests in some instances.
- Some same-sex weddings may lack a wedding dress, the parties choosing to both wear tuxedos. Since tuxedos can be rented or purchased for much cheaper than a wedding gown can, this can help reduce costs.
- Some same-sex couples, especially older ones, may seek marriage for its legal benefits and may view the wedding as a mere formality rather than a massive social event, thereby reducing costs.
- Many same-sex couples choose a civil ceremony, which may have fewer costs associated with it than a church wedding.
