Eastern Orthodox Weddings

The term Eastern Orthodox is used to define all of the Orthodoxy sects of Christianity (ie Russian and Greek) that have developed over the centuries in Eastern European countries. The Eastern Orthodox analog to the Holy Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church are called “Mysteries”. These Mysteries can properly be defined as an action in [...]

Dancing Daze

Dazzling Dance Steps for your Wedding Reception As you imagine twirling across the dance floor with your new spouse in your arms, the dream fades to fear when you think of all the eyes that will be on you. What should be a romantic, sweet dance often becomes angst-filled when you consider your lack of [...]

Ethnic Wedding Traditions

Borrowing from cultures There are certain wedding traditions that are popular worldwide—even if we don’t know where they originate from. For example, throwing rice and white wedding dresses are traditional wedding fare. However both of these traditions started with cultural ties. With the world shrinking and ethnicities merging, new and revitalized traditions are being adopted [...]

Wedding Cake Etiquette

There is a certain kind of protocol involved with most aspects of a wedding. This also holds true for the wedding cake. Cutting the wedding cake is usually one of the last “formalities” at a wedding reception, and it is the first action that a couple will share as husband and wife. What does this [...]

Shopping Your Flower Girl

Flowers girls range in ages and size, and so do the dresses! Some brides will have the flower girl dress be a replica of their own. Some will have the color of the dress match the bridesmaids. Even others will have a white dress with a touch of color to accent the dress or shoes. [...]

The Perfect Wedding Registry

One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is creating the wedding registry. While a few brides and grooms may like to be surprised at the “thoughtfulness” of their guests, most prefer to “help” their guests out by suggesting the things they actually need. Some people may think it is selfish to register [...]

Write the Perfect Thank You Note

When you were planning your wedding you probably had a small list of things to do when you arrived home from your honeymoon. Most likely the task of writing your “Thank You” notes is on that wedding planning checklist. However, writing “Thank You” notes is not required throughout our lifetimes as it once was, so [...]

Procrastinating Bridesmaids

You picked your favorite girls—the women who will be your bridal party and represent you on your big day! You have picked your favorite dresses. Everyone adores them. The colors look fantastic, the style will be flattering to everyone’s body type, and you are just sure everyone will get along. There is only one problem. [...]

How to Enjoy the Children

Some of the most beautiful and memorable sights at your wedding may be the actions of the children you allow to participate in your special day. Whether it is how they walk down the aisle or how they behave at the reception, children can usually provide some extra wedding day smiles. However, to make the [...]

Wedding: Moms Role and Advice

During all the hubbub of planning the wedding bride’s often need someone that will provide unconditional support and sage advice. While the maid of honor and bridesmaids have their own responsibilities, there are many times when a bride just needs a mom around. Whether you are the bride’s mother, mother-in-law, or someone close enough to [...]

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