Wedding Planning

• The bride should buy a gift for her Maid of Honor and Brides Maids and if there is a Flower Girl (it could be a piece of jewelry) and the groom buys the Best Man and his ushers a gift which could be a flask (for alcohol); watch; pen set, etc., depending on what the bride and groom can afford.

• The bride is suppose to give a piece of wedding cake to her new husband and he is suppose to give his new wife a piece of cake, but now weddings are more laid back and the bride and groom are just having fun when they shove the piece of cake in each others face.

Baisakhi is celebrated mostly in Punjab and neighbouring states

The traditional 35th Anniversary was coral. The modern 35th Anniversary is jade.

The traditional color for groom to wear at his wedding is black with generally a white shirt and tied; but the shirt may be a different color and if it's a black tux then often they will wear an ascot (similar to a tie, but shorter.)

• If you are talking about a person that has interviewed you for a job it is not necessary to send them a thank you note and most people do not.

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• The proper time frame to send out thank you cards for graduation gifts is no later than two weeks, but if you are a little over the two weeks it is still better to send the thank you cards.

• A maid of honor is a single young woman, while a matron of honor is a married woman. The maid of honor stands beside the bride to hold her bouquet and is there to be sure the bride has all the help she needs and is kept looking her best during the wedding and at the reception and the bridesmaids help the maid of honor.

Generally the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids get together and have a Bridal Shower or, the mother of the bride may have one as well. Whomever has the bridal shower pays for it and they have the right to ask guests that they know to contribute some of the food if they so wish.

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A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding. The custom originated in the 1890s and is today most common in the United States, Canada, and by American influence, in Australia. Showers are usually coordinated by the brides family who invite guests to offer gifts for the upcoming home of the bride and groom as a married couple (or more accurately of the bride, since the groom is very seldom invited to the shower). The history of the custom is rooted not necessarily for the provision of goods for the upcoming matrimonial home, but to provided goods and financial assistance to ensure the wedding may take place.

They should say how glad they are to be leaving their parents. Talk about how oppressively you were raised, and how they didn't support you at all during the wedding preparation. Say how you hope that you never turn out like them. Guaranteed to be a tearjerker.

If you received a wedding invitation, you may have received an RSVP card. You can check the correct box and return. If you did not receive an RSVP card, you can send a card, or note, saying whether or not you are attending and how many people will be in your party.

* You send out baby shower invitations three to four weeks before the event if in summer as many people go on holidays during this time or have other commitments. In the fall or winter months two weeks is appropriate.

This service can work as a conventional wedding or, with minor alterations, be used as a Unity Ceremony. I get lovely responses from the couples and the guests. Rev. Karen Buchholz First Spiritualist Church of Terre HauteOpening Prayer: Let us form a Circle of Love in our hearts, and begin with a moment of prayer, Heavenly Father, let us connect our hearts and souls with You and each other, Let us bring to this Circle of Love a sense of Respect and Joy in our celebration of this special day for and , and bring into our hearts the presence of those who could not be with us in this time and space. Even as we have asked, so may it be. Amen Charge to the Community Love is the eternal and divine force of life; the mirror in which we may see the infinite expressions of God. Love is the power that allows us to face fear, challenges and uncertainty with courage and faith. We call upon God's Love to bless this gathering, and to shine in our hearts as and affirm their love for one-another. We come together not to mark the start of a relationship, but to recognize, as a community of love, a bond that already exists. This marriage is this couple's expression of the many varieties of love. It is our responsibility as a community of family and friends to support and as they take their vow of unity. We live in a world of joy and fear. We search for meaning and strength in seeming disorder. We discover our truest selves when we rely on each other through Love in all its magnitude. A Charge to the Couple: and , in presenting yourselves here today to be joined in holy union, you perform an act of faith. This faith can grow and mature and endure, but only if you both determine to make it so. A lasting and growing love is never guaranteed by any ceremony. The foundation of your union must be the love you have for each other, not just at this moment, but for all the days ahead. Cherish the hopes and dreams that you each have which has brought you here today. Resolve that your love will never be blotted out by the commonplace, shaken by fears, nor obscured by the ordinary in life. The Challenge of LovingLet us all remember: Giving of yourself in love is difficult. You must give of your love without total submission of yourself, and yet without conditions. Therefore, in your giving, give your joy, your sadness, your interest, your understanding, your knowledge and all expressions that make up life. But in this giving, remember to preserve yourself, your integrity, your individuality. This is the challenge of love within marriage. What is Your Intent? I welcome those who are married among us to join hands with their partners, and remember your commitment as and proclaim theirs. and , take and hold one-another's right hands. (*at this point, couple is facing minister). and , do you come before this gathering to proclaim your love and devotion for one another? Do you promise to affirm, respect, and care for one-another during times of joy and hardship? Do you commit yourself to share your feelings of happiness and sadness? Do you pledge to remain faithful? If so, answer: I Do. The Vows of Marriage and , please join both hands and face one-another. , please repeat after me. I commit my life to our marriage. I promise to comfort you, and to encourage you throughout your life. I promise to share my thoughts and feelings with you openly and lovingly. I promise to listen to you in your times of joy and sorrow. , I love you. You are my closest friend. Will you let me share my life and all that I am with you? , if this is your wish, answer: I will : I will. , please repeat after me: I commit my life to our marriage. I promise to comfort you, and to encourage you throughout your life. I promise to share my thoughts and feelings with you openly and lovingly. I promise to listen to you in your times of joy and sorrow. , I love you. You are my closest friend. Will you let me share my life and all that I am with you? ME: , if this is your wish, answer: I will : I will. Ring Blessing ME: May I have your rings, please? The circle is the symbol of holiness. It is the symbol of unending love. These rings are a symbol of unity, in which your two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. As often as either of you looks at your rings, I hope that you will remember that they symbolize the commitment you made today to love and support each other. Ring Exchange , please place this ring on 's finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my eternal commitment to love, honor and respect you. , please place this ring on 'S finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring, as a symbol of my eternal commitment to love, honor and respect you. Blessing of the Community This is a moment of celebration. Let it also be a moment of dedication. The world does a good job of reminding us how fragile we are. Individuals are fragile; relationships are fragile too. Every marriage needs the nurturing support of friends and family. On this wedding day, and from here forward, it is our duty not to be friends of or , but friends of them together, friends of their partnership. In the moment of silence that follows, I ask each of you, in your own way, to offer a silent prayer or blessing, upon this wedding, and make your vow to support this couple. (A Moment of Silence) So as we have asked these blessings, so may they come to be. Amen. Blessing of the Union Out of this tangled world two souls have come together, drawn by mutual love and respect. May their days and years yet unborn deepen the joy of their choice and make it abidingly true. May the glow of your Love help brighten the face of the Earth. May God's Love touch and bless you and grace your lives with wisdom, courage, joy, peace and love. Pronouncement and , having heard your intent, and having seen the love that abides between you, it is my great joy and honor to pronounce that you are, in the eyes of God and State, Husband and Wife. and , you may seal your commitment of marriage with a kiss. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give to you Mr. & MRS. . Go in peace, with love, light, and joy in your hearts.

While some might disagree, a typical gift in a potluck might be a wine.

Since you know the dishes being served, you have an idea of a complementary wine selection.

Small "hostess" (or host) gifts are rarely inappropriate, and wine is definitely a good choice, as are flowers or a scented candle.

If it's a themed potluck, you can always go with something that fits the theme as well.

Generally, when you do a shower, you would put the mother's, or parent's if it is a couple's shower. This is so everyone knows who the shower is for since some people you invite may not be aware of what the baby will be named. If you would like to use the baby's name, you could word the invitation to say, "Jane Smith would like to invite you to a baby shower celebrating the arrival of her baby, Ashley Lynn."

Just like you would for anything else. Of course, the specifics of your application will depend on what you’re asking leave from (school, work, etc.) and how formal they expect your request to be. In any case, you should start with a greeting, list the date(s) you’ll need to be away, and explain why you need to be out. As long as you keep it respectful and honest, you can’t go wrong.

It means if you want a drink you have to pay for it yourself.

Bridal shower invitations are an essential part of every wedding. These invitations can be sent out by the companies who made the invitations. Usually, couples custom order invitations with a company and that specific company helps them send these invitations out. One should check out a bridal shop or registry and ask if the invitations were self made.

If you are talking about money (and you can afford it) and depending how close you are to the niece then give $100 - $200 or more if you wish in your wedding card to her. If you want to skip the money (because you can't afford much) then go shopping because there are great deals out there and you could find something you know she would like. "Pier 1" US firm (in Canada and one of my favorite shops) has beautiful inexpensive wine glasses, bamboo type place mats (the rage in British Columbia) in rich chocolate browns with a hint of bronze, or some are black with a haze of silver, some napkins to go with it and napkin rings. This way it looks like a great gift and no one knows what you have spent. Personally, a person should appreciate anything one gives whether it be a small inexpensive gift or a moderate gift. There is nothing to say that you must give money. You are being invited to share in their nuptuals as man and wife and can give them a gift,too. Weddings these days like many traditions in this country have gotten so materialistic its disgusting. You can buy them a 100. savings bond that will have a 200 dollar face value and even more if they let it mature. You can buy them AAA memberships for their vehicles so they are also assured peace of mind on the road, you can buy them something for their home. If you really want to give money, you do it first according to what you can afford. If you can afford it and are going alone, $100.00 is appropriate. If there are two of you then $150.-200.00 is fine. IF they dont appreciate it then let them know that you didnt have to give anything, you were there to celebrate the joining of their lives, not to make their bank account larger......