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Archive for the ‘Tradition’ Category

Should You Host A Personal Wedding Website?

by Anna P. September 2nd, 2010
For the Bride,For the Groom,Planning,Tradition

Communication has changed in many ways thanks to the revolution of social media and the internet.  If people want to contact you, they send you messages via Facebook or Twitter, and while there is nothing wrong with that, there is something that seems a bit lacking. A tweet can only contain so many letters on a given post, and Facebook is anything but formal. The best solution to this? Create a special wedding website or blog! You can easily customize it to your personal taste or wedding theme, you can share everything without limits, and you can even post...

How To Host A Bridal Tea Luncheon

by Anna P. August 26th, 2010
For the Bride,Tradition,Weddings

Traditionally, the bridesmaids throw the bridal shower and the bride hosts the tea party.  A tea party is another pre-wedding social event which the entire bridal party gets together to enjoy tea and each other's company. Here is a brief guide to get you started  on the planning and coordinating the event.

The Plan: You can hold a bridesmaid tea luncheon anytime before or on the day of the wedding. It is preferred to select a day after your bridal shower and on a day that everyone can attend (such as a weekend evening). Once you select a day, try...

How To Plan A Successful Bridal Shower

by Anna P. July 1st, 2010
For the Bride,Planning,Tradition,Weddings

Traditionally, the bridal shower was a small pre-wedding get together that the bridesmaids would throw for the bride-to-be. They would invite family and friends who would shower the bride with domestic gifts such as dishes, bedding, towels, and small kitchen appliances. Unlike most of the pre-wedding festivities, the bridal shower was basically a gift-giving extravaganza and that concept hasn't change much.  What has changed? Everything else! Today's bridal showers are themed events, chock-full of fun games, and oftentimes include the groom.  Before you(or your bridesmaids) start planning a bridal shower, take these tips into account!

1- Decide Who Plans It

There...

Wedding Etiquette Myths Debunked Part 2

by Anna P. June 18th, 2010
Ceremony,For the Bride,For the Groom,Planning,Tradition,Weddings

This is part two and the conclusion of Wedding Etiquette Myths Debunked. Last week  I discussed issues like who pays for the wedding, whether should you invite everyone you know, and if you should cover the guests hotel accommodation expenses.  Read below for more wedding myths debunked.

6- In The Age Of Modern Technology, Thank-You Notes Are Not Necessary.

The time and energy spent on selecting the perfect gift hasn't changed, and neither should the time and energy spent on crafting a thank-you note.  But that doesn't mean you should send out pre-made thank-you notes either. Instead, buy a box of...

Bridesmaid Dress Trends

by Anna P. June 4th, 2010
Ceremony,For the Bride,Planning,Tradition,Weddings

The typical bridesmaid dress has come a long way from the pink poofy gown. Today's styles are often shorter and much more chic. Today's bridesmaid dresses come in a rainbow in hues including muted and classic shades, and thanks to the current trends in bridesmaid dresses, selecting the right style of bridesmaid dresses has never been more fun! Lets take a closer look at some of the most current trends and how to make them work for you.

A-Line Dresses The most universally flattering trend is the a-line dress. This silhouette works on all body types so it should...