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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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What is a junior bridesmaid?

Junior maids are often children of the bride or groom. Sometimes the Bride and Groom have a flower girl, but if a young girl is 11 - 15 they are usually made a Jr. Maid or Bridesmaid.

What percentage of wedding invites are declined?

When trying to consider a manageable guest list, generally about 20% of those invited will decline for one reason or another. Of course, this depends on the date of a wedding (some holidays are reserved for personal vacations, etc.) and also the number of out-of-town guests on the guest list.

Who chooses the pastor for a wedding bride or groom?

  • The bride and groom choose the minister they want to perform the wedding vows.

How do you introduce bride's sons at wedding?

  • You do not introduce the groom at the church. He will come out to the right with his best man and ushers behind them and stand by the altar When the bride and groom have been married and enter the reception hall they are introduced by the Master of Ceremonies (MC) as 'Mr. & Mrs.' At the reception there could be a reception line so guests can congratulate the married couple. If you get into a private conversation with another couple who may not know the groom you would then introduce him as your son-in-law John Doe.

What do Muslim bride wear on there wedding day?

There are Muslims in every country in the world. Islam does not have any specific ceremony or regulations, except that the bride, groom, and bride's representative have to agree, and there has to be a contract and a party (the marriage must be made public), and the groom has to give the bride a gift.

A Muslim bride, like all Muslim women, must wear hijab when in the company of men who are not her close relatives. Some brides, however, choose to abandon hijab at the party, but there is no Islamic base or justification for doing so. Also, what the bride wears can depend on her culture and whether the party has mixed sexes. At Arab wedings, often the women and the men are in divided sections, in which case ladies where whatever dresses they please. There is no particular style of dress for a Muslim bride.

Do the grooms parents send thank you brides parents?

For the lovely wedding, if the Bride's parents pay for it, and for the gift of their daughter and themselves as a welcome addition to their family. Your children's wedding day is a time to be on your most welcoming behavior , even if you have the slightest reservations.

What type of bridal shower gifts are appropriate?

Bridal shower gifts should be both thoughtful and personal. However, they should not be as expensive as wedding presents. Think of what the couple's shared hobbies are and choose appropriately.

How long does the average wedding reception last?

  • Most reception halls have a closing hour of 1 AM. Generally the guests arrive right after the wedding for drinks and finger foods while the bride, groom and the rest of the wedding part as well as the parents of the bride and groom get their pictures taken. Dinner can be at 6 or 7 PM. The toasts start and then the newly married couple start the first dance; the groom dancing with his mother; the bride dancing with her father, then the groom dances with his mother in law and the bride dances with her father law.

Why is conffetti or rice thrown at weddings?

In Roman times, Wheat was thrown at the bride and groom as a symbol of fertility. Under Queen Elizabeth I, wheat cakes where broken up and thrown instead. Once they became costly, rice was a cheap substitute, and it "stuck".[1] The Urban Legend that raw rice causes birds to explode has been found to be false.[2] Because of this rumor, bird seed or bubbles are now being thrown at weddings. It is an Italian Tradition to throw Confetti at weddings. The confetti symbolize money and good fortune for the couple.[3] A Scottish tradition is to throw flower pedals on the couple. This is also a symbol of fertility.[4]

Are the parents of a bride and groom related?

In western (American) culture there is no accepted description of any relation between them. They are simply referred to as 'in laws' of their child's spouse.

How much did Kate Middletons wedding dress cost?

The beautiful lace dress that Kate Middleton wore on her wedding day was reported to cost £250,000.

Is it bad luck to see the bride before the wedding?

That's just superstition, and superstition doesn't have to have a reason or to make sense.

It's only a superstition, but it takes away from the groom's anticipation of seeing his bride in a wedding dress for the first time as she's walking down the aisle.

Should the groom's parents send a thank you note to the bride's parents?

A lovely , heart-felt card will do. A private , new in-laws only luncheon or dinner would be even better. Might as well develop what we hope will be a lifelong relationship, possibly with shared Grandchildren. Kids like it when all the Grands have a good relationship.

Where can one locate a rail journey planner?

On the internet, there is a domain where you can purchase, or transcript your own rail journey planner. translink offers you rail journey planners. You can also just copy it down on your own paper if you wish.

How much money should you give as a wedding present to your daughter and new husband?

  • There is no special monetary amount a father has to give his daughter on her wedding day. If the father is fairly wealthy he can give her a sizable amount of money; a home; piece of land, but for most fathers who work hard and have moderate means financially then give what you can and don't break the bank trying to impress your daughter and your new son-in-law. Your daughter will love you no matter what monetary amount you give her and her new husband. $100 to $500 is simply fine for a middle class person to give their daughter and son-in-law for a wedding gift.

How do you tell someone they are not invited to the wedding?

Very carefully, if you consider here a friend (friends usually come to your party days) you will have to have a VERY good reason not to invite her and you will need to explain this reason to her.

Can you remove the lace from your wedding dress?

  • Yes, you can remove lace from a wedding dress, but it is best done by a professional seamstress that will have some vision as to how the wedding dress will look without the lace.

What color do brides normally wear in western countries?

However, it is important to note that there is no one right color for a wedding dress. Brides can choose to wear any color that they like, regardless of cultural or traditional norms. In recent years, there has been a trend towards brides wearing more colorful wedding dresses. Some popular colors include ivory, champagne, blush, and lavender.

What type of dress to wear to a black tie wedding?

THINK OF THE DRESSES THE LADIES WEAR TO THE ACADEMY OR GRAMMY AWARDS. THE GLAMOUROUS KIND THAT FEMALE ENTERTAINERS WEAR WALKING ON THE RED CARPET AND YOU WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN. THE DRESSES DO NOT HAVE TO BE REVEALING AS IF YOU SCOUR THE LOCAL BOUTIQUES YOU WILL FIND DRESSES THAT ARE MORE MODEST AND COME WITH JACKETS. TRY YOUNGER-LOOKING MOTHER OF THE BRIDE TYPE DRESSES. Website: www.audreysmotherofthebride.com ENSURE THAT IT IS LONG, MEANING FLOOR LENGTH OR ANKLE LENGTH WITH BEADS, SEQUINS, EMBROIDERY, LACE, THE WORKS. THIS DIFFERENTIATES FORMAL WEAR FROM COCKTAIL TYPE DRESSES.

COLOR MATCHING SHOES ARE ALWAYS GOOD BUT IF YOU CANNOT FIND SHOES TO MATCH, GOLD, SILVER, OR BEIGE TONE SHOES ARE ALWAYS HELPFUL AND FLATTERING. DO NOT FORGET ABOUT A NICE, EVENING PURSE AS WELL, TO COMPLETE THE LOOK.

What do you wear to an evening wedding with the reception outside?

* A nice pant suit; dress; long skirt and top or short skirt and top is acceptable. It depends on what attire the individual is comfortable in. Some women enjoy getting dressed up (one should not out-dress the bride or her bridal party) while other women choose comfort. For men a suite, shirt and tie are appropriate. The jacket can be removed after the formalities at the reception.

What are the duties of father of the bride?

The duty of the father of the Bride is to take her down the aisle of the church and agree with the minister or priest that he agrees to give his daughter's hand in marriage to the groom.

Poor old dad also gets stuck with the expenses of the wedding and sometimes the bar tab.

What are some bridal-shower gifts that start with the letter U?

You could get an Umbrella as a gift. There is also underwear (lingerie), underwater camera, UV flashlight, a USB flash light, Uno (the game) and more. You could also buy an album with songs or an artist that begins with "u" like Unforgettable or Usher. you could also buy a book with a title or an author that begins with "u".

What are good wedding reception songs?

"As The World Falls Down" by David Bowie

"Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's

"If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback

"Far Away" by Nickelback

"Gotta Be Somebody" by Nickelback.

Hope this helped sorry it's such a short list.

Should you give a gift if invited to the evening afters of a wedding and not attending?

Yes, I do. It's called courtesy. If I was invited in the wedding and I am not attending it, that's my problem, so they don't have any fault. So why shouldn't I give the wedding gift. I'd surely give it.