Ideas for Wedding Reception Beverages

Recently I have taken a look into some of the details of wedding planning. So far I have discussed wedding dresses, wedding invitations and wedding guests. Today I want to put some focus on the wedding reception. There are several different factors that influence your wedding reception. A couple of those are the food and the beverages. Most people put a lot of focus on the food determining how much and what to serve. However the beverages typically get les attention. Although they may not consume as much of your planning time as the food, the beverages that you serve … Continue reading →

Limiting the Number of Wedding Guests

In a previous article I discussed the task of choosing wedding invitations. Determining who and how many people you will invite to your wedding can be one of the most difficult tasks that you come across. Inviting guests can be a tricky thing to sort through. In some cases there are no limits to how many people you can invite. However in other cases couples are limited. Couples may be limited by wedding funds. The more guests that you have, the more food that you need at the reception. This can eat up a lot of your ceremony money. In … Continue reading →

Thoughts on Wedding Invitations

Wedding season is well underway. Wedding plans have been taking place for some time now. June weddings have been taking place and July, August, and September planners are busily making their wedding arrangements. One important task that many couples undertake when planning their wedding is the issue of invitations. There are many different ways that couples can deal with sending invitations. Some couples choose not to send invitations at all. Instead they do a general announcement of their wedding. Some publish the wedding details in the newspaper and simply invite all friends and family. While this method can be cheaper … Continue reading →

Trends in Wedding Dresses

It is very interesting to look at fads and styles that come in and out of the fashion world. It can also be fun to look at the areas that they hit first and how they eventually trickle down to other areas. Many of these fads will come and go and then return once again a few years later. Wedding attire is no different. Brides follow the fads and phases in fashion when choosing a gown for their wedding day. I can remember when each bride was layered in a puffy sleeve well rounded wedding dress that was covered in … Continue reading →

Cupcakes Instead of Wedding Cake?

It seems as though a new trend has begun in the idea of wedding reception planning. The traditional wedding reception consists of at least a bride’s cake (usually white), a groom’s cake (typically chocolate), nuts, mints, and punch. Some weddings are much more elaborate but these are usually thought to be the necessities. However, as mentioned in a previous article, weddings are taking on a much less formal and more relaxed tone. The idea behind the wedding cake has changed. Brides are now finding it more acceptable to offer their guests cupcakes instead of cake slices. The time and effort … Continue reading →

Cutting Down Wedding Costs

The wedding season is here. With the rising costs of almost everything in our society, many try to cut back on the costs of their weddings by doing some of the work themselves. While it important not to take on so much that you create a very stressful day for yourself on your wedding day, there are a few ways that cutting down can easily be done. Decorations Consider doing the decorating yourself. In most areas the new wedding style is keeping it simple. Huge flower decorations and candelabras are not nearly as popular as they once were. Try using … Continue reading →

Old, New, Borrowed, Blue: What Were Yours?

It’s a saying every bride-to-be is familiar with: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Did you have any of these things on your wedding day? If you did, do you remember what your somethings old, new, borrowed, and blue were? I had to dig deep to try and remember mine. Old I honestly don’t remember what my something old was. I want to say it was a handkerchief. If so, who gave it to me? My mom? Wayne’s grandma? I hate to admit it, but I just can’t remember. However, something does strike me that one of them … Continue reading →

Maternity Wedding Dresses

In previous years, wedding dresses were thought to give much symbolization to the marriage. A lady was only thought to have the right to wear a white gown if she was pure and had saved herself until after marriage. Our forefathers and mothers would have never dreamed of the idea of a maternity wedding gown. However, times have now proven that indeed there is a market out there for maternity wedding dresses. In fact there is a company that has completely dedicated its business to creating maternity wedding gowns for those in need. Expectant Bride is a UK company that … Continue reading →

Getting Married Behind Bars

Ever wondered how people who are incarcerated get married? Do they have a ceremony? How do they get things like the marriage license? And what about guests or the reception. Do they have a reception? How many guests can attend a wedding behind bars? I have to admit the logistics of getting wed from jail had never crossed my mind. But then that muse of mine, Jade Walker, sent me the link to a wild story about just such things. It was called “Marrying at Rikers Island: Few Frills, Many Rules” by Christine Hauser which was published by the New … Continue reading →

Marrying Miles from Home

As a previous article stated Wedding Location”>wedding location is a big decision. Some people have no doubts on where they will have their wedding. However others are more undecided. It seems that a new movement has been made toward having further away more exotic wedding destinations. Islands are very popular for those who choose to have their wedding in another location other than their home. Many also travel to the mountains for their wedding. Before packing your bags and heading off to get married there may be some factors that you should consider. Having your wedding miles from home can … Continue reading →