Archives for Tradition

Fresh Ideas for Invitations

by Anna P. June 3rd, 2011 | For the Bride, Planning, Tradition, Weddings
The wedding invitation is one tradition that doesn't go out of style. It sets the tone, and it's a reminder of the event itself. Ideally, you want to send out invitations that will give your guests a sneak peek of what's to come. Are you getting married at a plantation or in a garden? You could send out invitations with pretty floral designs. If your wedding is on a beach, look for invitations with nautical details. Here are a few more cool ideas you might consider.

Photo Invitations

Make your invitations personal by adding a sweet photo of you and your
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Essential Items Every Bride-to-Be Should Own

by Anna P. May 20th, 2011 | For the Bride, Planning, Tradition, Weddings
The three most important things a bride can have include the groom, the ring, and the dress. But what are the things she needs to help her plan for her big day, the small things that will make her day go smoother? Look no further than this list of essentials that every bride should own.

1. A Wedding Planner Book

Whether you hire a professional or not, a wedding planner book will aid you in the process of organizing everything. Find a large book that looks kind of like the notebook you carried back in high school. You can use it
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All About the Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

by Anna P. May 18th, 2011 | Ceremony, For the Bride, For the Groom, Tradition, Weddings
If you and your fiance decide to invite young children to the wedding, you will probably want to follow tradition and choose a flower girl and a ring bearer. Traditionally, the roles of flower girl and/or ring bearer are taken by young children (usually under the age of 5). The little girl wears a pretty dress and carries a basket of flower petals that she sprinkles on the aisle as she walks. The ring bearer wears a tuxedo or dressy suit and holds a pillow with the wedding bands. He walks down the aisle to deliver them to the
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Tips for a Second Wedding

by Anna P. May 6th, 2011 | Ceremony, Planning, Tradition, Weddings
Getting hitched is never easy - even for people who are walking down the aisle for the second (or third time). Sometimes a second wedding may seem harder to plan, because everyone is concerned with the traditions and the formalities that go with it. Can you have a large wedding or does it have to be small? If your father walked you down the aisle the first time, does he have to do it the second time? And if two families are merging households, is it necessary to light a unity candle? Here are the answers to a few
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4 Things You Shouldn’t Do For Your Big Day

by Anna P. March 29th, 2011 | For the Bride, For the Groom, Planning, Tradition, Weddings
An abundance of wedding tips and information can overwhelm just about anyone. You already know that you should plan your wedding according to budget, that you should give gifts to all your wedding attendants as a way to say thank you, and that you should let your personal style dicate most of the wedding. But what about advice on what not to do? Here are some choice tidbits of wisdom to help you enhance your day.

1- Never Scrimp On Essentials

It's perfectly acceptable to save on small things like wedding favors or flowers but it's never okay to scrimp on
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