Wedding Planning: Wedding Party
Legal Name Change Kit for New Brides
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Wedding Party Gifts
All of the members of the wedding party must attend the rehearsal dinner. They are also expected to arrive well in advance of the start of the wedding ceremony. Some of them, such as the best man, must help to prevent a sudden turn of events during either the ceremony or the reception... more
Wedding Etiquette Guidelines
The rules that govern wedding etiquette stipulate more than behavior at the wedding ceremony and wedding reception. They also spell out the expected actions for members of the bride's family and the groom's family... more
How Many for Your Wedding Party?
One of the first and most enjoyable parts of wedding planning is when the bride and groom decide who will be their wedding attendants... more
Selecting Bridal Jewelry for Your Bridesmaids
Spring and summer are the most popular times of year for weddings. That being said, early spring to early summer are the most popular times for brides to select their own bridal jewelry and their bridesmaids bridal jewelry... more
Bridesmaid Dresses: An Attendant's Perspective
When a woman has the honor of being asked to be an attendant at a wedding, probably the first thing that pops into her head is the bridesmaid dresses. There are a whole bunch of horror stories about nasty looking dresses that were chosen as bridesmaid dresses. I have seen tons of awful looking gowns, the ones from the 80's seem to be especially hideous. There are still plenty of fine looking bridesmaid dresses out there, so be warned bridal attendants... more
Choosing the Wedding Party
One of the first and most enjoyable parts of wedding planning is when the bride and groom decide who will be their wedding attendants... more
5 Toast Ideas for the Best Man
The best man traditionally offers the first toast at a wedding. His toast can offer a thought-provoking look at married life, honor his friendship with the groom or reveal intimate and often embarrassing details of the couple's courtship... more
Planning a Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner is one element of the wedding planning that can be confusing for the future bride and groom. Questions such as do we really have to have a rehearsal dinner, what do we do at the rehearsal dinner, who pays for the rehearsal dinner, who is invited to the rehearsal dinner and do we have to invite out of town guests are planning questions that remain unanswered for many couples... more
Creating a Gift Chest for Special Occasions
With all of the weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, etc. it seems there is always a gift needed at the last minute. Do you have cash in your wallet to slip in the card? Do you re-gift a gift certificate? Do you run to the store and buy on a whim? Why not solve the last minute rush of gift giving once and for all by creating a "gift chest" full of gifts ready to give... more
Wedding Signature Frames
So you have been invited to a wedding. Whether you are a friend, family member or the proud parents, one of the most important, if not stressful decisions is what to buy the new couple. This new union will require a unique gift, a gift the newlyweds can actually use and enjoy. Is there such a gift that can provide these qualities while still being original?.. more
Wedding Guest Etiquette
Much is written about etiquette for the bride and groom, but little is mentioned about etiquette for wedding guests, yet the conduct of guests can create unnecessary stress before the wedding and on the wedding day. Following are issues for wedding guests to consider that will make the wedding experience more pleasant for everyone involved... more
Wedding Gift Wrapping Ideas
Weddings are always such special days. Gifts are often given not only at the wedding, but often at an engagement shower and a bridal shower. How can you make your gifts look special?.. more
Anxiety of Single People Attending Weddings
Spring has finally sprung, which means allergies, taxes, and the dreaded onset of "and guest" anxiety (otherwise known as wedding season). For those who have never been exposed, "and guest" anxiety is a panic attack induced in single people who receive wedding invitations addressed to them "and guest.".. more
Wedding Speech Tips
Did you know that a recent survey discovered that public speaking is the number one fear in a person's life and rated above death? Well I have to admit that I used to belong to that group, but nowadays I have started to enjoy public speaking due to some simple tips I will share with you, and of course because of much practice I have had these last years. I still get butterflies in my stomach right before I start talking, but once I start, I forget all about it... more
Writing a Wedding Speech to Toast the Bride & Groom
Over the centuries, many romantic situations have been enhanced when one of the parties to the affair was able to augment his meager words with those from one more articulate. During the event of a wedding, there are numerous opportunities for the use of custom-written speeches and toasts. In many instances this can turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary one!.. more