Should bachelor and bachelorette parties be combined? Some folks feel that these types of pre-marriage parties are meant to be separate, as women need their time to spend with one another and so do men. Other people would argue that bachelor and bachelorette parties can get out of control, and therefore, a combined event is best. What do you think?
The bachelor and bachelorette parties are meant to be about men and women getting together with their friends to bond and have a good time. For most individuals, these parties are enjoyable and completely harmless. They are an opportunity to have...
Archive for August, 2008
Should You Have a Combined Bachelor/Bachelorette Party or Not?
by Patti August 26th, 2008
For the Bride,For the Groom
A Wedding Odyssey
by Chris August 22nd, 2008
Weddings
When I first heard that my friends Tom and Michele were getting married, I was delighted. Even better, they invited me to provide one of the readings for the wedding.
The only problem was that the wedding was taking place in Nashua, New Hampshire, about 3,000 miles away from my home base. And with two small kids of my own, I had to minimize my time away from home.
Thus, I embarked on my wedding odyssey.
Friday, 9:30 PM Pacific: Leave home to drive to the San Francisco Airport.
Friday, 10:00 PM Pacific: Arrive at long-term parking. Rates have risen again....
The only problem was that the wedding was taking place in Nashua, New Hampshire, about 3,000 miles away from my home base. And with two small kids of my own, I had to minimize my time away from home.
Thus, I embarked on my wedding odyssey.
Friday, 9:30 PM Pacific: Leave home to drive to the San Francisco Airport.
Friday, 10:00 PM Pacific: Arrive at long-term parking. Rates have risen again....
The Story of the Engagement Ring
by Patti August 19th, 2008
Planning,Weddings
An engagement ring is a symbol of the promise to marry. It is also a symbol of the commitment to join as one in a lifelong relationship as husband and wife. While an engagement ring is not an absolute necessity in order to be married, in our culture it is extremely commonplace.
In western society an engagement ring is offered to a woman when a man proposes marriage to her. If she accepts, the ring is then placed on the second last finger of her left hand. This is her “ring finger”.
The tradition of the engagement ring dates back many years....
In western society an engagement ring is offered to a woman when a man proposes marriage to her. If she accepts, the ring is then placed on the second last finger of her left hand. This is her “ring finger”.
The tradition of the engagement ring dates back many years....
Decorating Your Ceremony on a Budget
by Patti August 12th, 2008
Ceremony,Planning,Weddings
Who says you need to have lots of money to have a beautiful wedding ceremony? If you are planning a church wedding but do not have the budget that you wish you had, read on for some suggestions for how to make the wedding as elegant as can be:
1. Stand in the church and look towards the front. Where is your attention focused on? Now think like your guests. The altar is where the guests will be concentrating because this is where the vows will be exchanged. It is essential that your hard-earned money be well spent. The flowers and...
1. Stand in the church and look towards the front. Where is your attention focused on? Now think like your guests. The altar is where the guests will be concentrating because this is where the vows will be exchanged. It is essential that your hard-earned money be well spent. The flowers and...
How to Choose Flowers for Your Wedding (Cost Effectively!)
by Patti August 5th, 2008
Planning,Weddings
When it comes to choosing flowers for your wedding, you can choose to take the fresh live flowers route or the artificial route. Both are equally good options. If you need to be as cost effective as possible, then only you can decide if fresh flowers are within your wedding budget.
If you decide to go with fresh flowers for the big day, then here are a few suggestions for choosing them:
