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Choosing The Right Reception Venue

by Anna P. November 18th, 2010 | Planning, Reception, Tradition, Weddings
Every dream wedding starts with the right reception hall or venue.  Choosing the ideal place will vary on certain factors like budget, location, number of guests attending, and the theme. Of course, there may be a few adjustments that need to be made to accommodate the non-negotiables (i.e.  cutting back the guest list to make room for the smaller and budget-friendly reception hall). That said, there are endless options to where you can hold the reception venue, each of which have their own pros and cons. Here is a small list of the most common reception venue.

Hotel and Restaurant
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Unique Thank You Gift Ideas For The Wedding Party

by Anna P. November 11th, 2010 | Ceremony, Planning, Tradition, Weddings
You know that they go the extra mile for you just to make your big day special. Why not show them extra appreciation by giving them a special gift they really want or could use? Instead of giving your maid-of-honor a monogrammed cosmetic pouch (thoughtful but cliché) why not book her a weekend getaway at a local resort spa?  Instead of giving the groomsmen the same set of cuff links, why not give them a day of golfing? Here are even more ideas for everyone on your thank-you list.

Maid-Of-Honor & Bridesmaids: Give your friends gifts with a touch of
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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
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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
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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
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