Hindu Weddings

Marriage is a very important part of the traditional Hindu religion, and traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies are fantastic, elaborate affairs which can include hundreds of guests and go on for five days or more. This article will outline some of the basic elements of Hindu marriage custom in the wedding. Hindu custom has always dictated [...]

Memorial Candles

Honoring Lost Loved Ones at Your Wedding The Memorial Candle ceremony is a wonderful way to honor the loved ones who can not share in your wedding day. Whether honoring a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend, a memorial candle is engraved with their name, the dates spanning their life and often a sentiment. It is [...]

Successful Outdoor Wedding

Planning an outdoor wedding? If so, then you know there is more to think about than just finding a pretty venue and renting equipment. When you are planning your wedding you will also need to consider the special needs of your guests and the uncertainty of the environment. Here are some tips for planning the [...]

Home as a Wedding Venue

Roma Downey from Touched By An Angel and reality tv producer Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice) wed in a private ceremony at their home in Malibu Saturday afternoon. Outdoor home ceremonies are often favored by brides and grooms as a less-stressful alternative to church weddings. They offer a comfortable, familiar backdrop as well as saving [...]

Planning an Outdoor Ceremony

You have decided that your wedding ceremony is going to be held outdoors. Whether you have decided upon a wedding at the beach, in a park, or even in your own backyard, you must take the time to learn about the challenges of having your wedding ceremony outside. You cannot plan the ceremony alone! This [...]

Second Thoughts on the Ceremony

You have been planning this wedding ceremony for over a year, and a few months (or even weeks) before the big day, you realize it is not what you want. Of course, the guy is still the right guy, the day is still the right day, but the venue is wrong. You have realized that [...]

Church or Justice of the Peace?

Are you more of a traditional bride-to-be? Do you plan to have a religious or “church” ceremony for your wedding? Are you and your husband-to-be of different faiths? Maybe you just have a differing of opinions. This can create quite a challenge, when trying to make decisions regarding your wedding ceremony. Church Service If you [...]

Avoid Common Wedding Disasters

While most brides have some sort of emergency management on their wedding planning list, there are some situations that the bride and groom may not think of preventing but that are quite common. In order to be sure you have a wedding that is memorable for the right reasons, you should consider some of these [...]

Non-Traditional Ring Bearers

Remember the days when a small toddler walked tepidly down the aisle carrying a pillow with two rings on the top? Well, today many couples are turning to alternative options when it comes to who (or what) will bring those rings down the aisle and how they will carry the rings. One of the most [...]

Add Romance to a Wedding

While many brides have differing opinions on what makes for romance, there are some common themes and ideas that can help you add a special touch of romance to your special day. Use a Romantic Theme Do you picture yourself as a Cinderella?  How about Romeo and Juliet, are they the most romantic couple?  Sometimes [...]

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