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Are you looking to plan a wedding? If so, you have come to the right place. Everything and anything you need to know about weddings is available in this section of articles.
Perhaps even more nerve-wracking than actually getting married, the best man’s speech is the stuff of urban legend and many a bout of cold sweats in the middle of the night! Read on to see how to be the best best man!
With the credit crunch forcing many of us to tighten our belts and the average wedding reportedly costing £20,000, a recent survey claims that nearly 75% of betrothed couples have put their nuptials on hold due to a lack of funds. Check out these tips on how to have the wedding of your dreams without spending a fortune
Crafting and then delivering the perfect wedding speech is a task that reduces many men - and now women - to quivering wrecks. Or at the very least sees them frantically searching the internet for ideas
Whether the wedding is a big celebrity-style bash or a low-key knees-up in the local pub, every bride wants to look and feel her best. But how? Read on to find out in the following article.
Are you dreaming of a traditional white wedding or more intimate affair? Whatever your vision for the big day, finding a showstopping dress is sure to be top of your to-do list. But unless you have a preconceived picture of your perfect gown in mind, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many styles, colours and cuts available.
A wedding accessory traditionally used in Jewish wedding ceremonies, a chuppa is a large canopy stretched over four poles used to symbolize the home the couple will share together and acts as the altar where they exchange their wedding vows.
The moment when the bridal couple make their way to their reception as husband and wife is a time for celebration. Celebrate in style with the grandest of entrances that will leave them talking for weeks.
A Chinese celebratory tradition is to give red envelopes filled with money to friends and family on celebration days as a wish for good luck. A twist on this Asian tradition is to fill those red envelopes with wishes for the bride and groom.
Congratulations! You're engaged to be married. Now comes the wedding challenge - the planning. By breaking down the elements to visualize the big picture of your day, you will be stunned at how the multitude of details will come together. Navigate your way through our alphabetical list with helpful links.
Crafting and then delivering the perfect wedding speech is a task that reduces many men - and now women - to quivering wrecks. Or at the very least sees them frantically searching the internet for ideas
If you're looking for a sweet alternative to the traditional wedding favor look no further than a sweet sugar candy buffet.
When scouting for that perfect location keep a few of these questions in mind:
Borrowing traditions from other cultures is de rigeur in our globalized world. It is the symbolism these traditions have for us on a personal nature, regardless of whether or not we were born into that culture.
Whether the wedding is a big celebrity-style bash or a low-key knees-up in the local pub, every bride wants to look and feel her best. But how? Read on to find out in the following article.
The wedding dress, the cake top, the favors, the flowers, the decorations... But how important in the scheme of your wedding is the lighting?
Instead of investing in smaller, less expensive wedding favors for every guest on your invitation list, a trend amongst bridal couples is to give away one large favor.
Nothing says celebration like champagne. Whether for a one-time shared toast to the bride and groom after dinner, a pre-dinner cocktail hour staple, or a treat that is free flowing all day or night long, there are a number of things you should look for when choosing champagne for your wedding.
When you choose to have your wedding ceremony in a lovely old church, chapel or cathedral, with its burnished wood, stained glass windows, elegant artwork and charming decor, very little is needed in the form of decoration other than a few altar flowers and pew bows.
A string quartet is the perfect backdrop to add elegance to any wedding ceremony. Typically consisting of 2 violins, a viola and a cello, their soft mellow sounds can be played during the receiving line, at the cocktail hour and throughout dinner.
Wedding favors are special gifts you give to your wedding guests as a sign of your appreciation of their attendance at your wedding. What better gift to give than one straight from your heart to their taste buds, fabulous cookies.
Weddings are expensive, no doubt about it. If you want to be able to afford that fabulous, frothy, princess gown, let's face it, you may have to make cuts somewhere else in your wedding budget.
So maybe the traditional, 3-tiered, white icing fruitcake isn't exactly what you have in mind when you dream of your perfect wedding cake. With so many fun and funky designs out there, and an attitude of "anything goes" when it comes to weddings, now is the perfect time to be looking for that decidedly different wedding cake.
We have all sat through them, endless hours of a wedding video shot by the brother-in-law of your great uncle Harry. Even if a professional shot your wedding, chances are there is more footage than you will ever want to review.
As much time and attention that is spent choosing wedding accessories that will impress your guests and wedding favors they will cherish for years, to the younger guests in attendance at your wedding, these delights will barely register on the entertainment meter.
Rolled fondant icing is often the choice of brides-to-be for their wedding cakes. Drying to a smooth elegant matte finish, its surface is suitable for cakes of all shapes and sizes and is an excellent surface for additional designs, decorations and cake toppers.
There are two things that cause wedding guests to sigh and smile in admiration as the opening strains of the wedding march fills the air. The first is the sight of the bride coming down the aisle resplendent in her gown. The second is the sight of the flower girl slowly and shyly tottering down the aisle in her fancy little dress.
Today, photographers try to capture the spirit of the bride and groom by placing them in settings where their personalities can shine through. To aid in this quest, bridal couples and photographers are constantly on the look out for new and interesting photograph ideas. Here are just a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing.
To some bridal couples including their much loved pet in their wedding ceremony is a very important element of their day. So why shouldn't Fido come dressed for the part?
Dotting the landscape of malls, fairs and bus stations everywhere are the classic photo booths many of us remember from our teen days of humorously posing with friends.
In the 17th century Baroque fashion dominated the French court of Louis XIV. Today that fashionable style is making a bold comeback in dresses for today's bride. Much more comfortable than the designs of old, the new Baroque fashions boast luxurious and extravagant materials that are elaborately detailed and embellished with crystals, metallics, and fine ribbons and fabrics.
Most couples like to start their married life off by leaving their mark. However, more environmentally conscious couples are hosting Green Weddings, weddings that do not leave a mark on the environment.
Preparing for your big day should be a pampering experience. That is why many brides are choosing to have their hairdresser make a house call.
Are you dreaming of a traditional white wedding or more intimate affair? Whatever your vision for the big day, finding a showstopping dress is sure to be top of your to-do list. But unless you have a preconceived picture of your perfect gown in mind, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many styles, colours and cuts available.
Setting an elegant tone for your wedding is something that can be easily achieved when guests are treated to the spectacular sight of ice sculptures as they walk in the door of your reception venue.
With the credit crunch forcing many of us to tighten our belts and the average wedding reportedly costing £20,000, a recent survey claims that nearly 75% of betrothed couples have put their nuptials on hold due to a lack of funds. Check out these tips on how to have the wedding of your dreams without spending a fortune
"As Unique As You Are" is the new slogan for the familiar Weddingstar advertisements gracing wedding magazines today, and it's no wonder. Weddingstar is not only the supplier for all of their distinct wedding accessories but is the original designer too!
Perhaps even more nerve-wracking than actually getting married, the best man’s speech is the stuff of urban legend and many a bout of cold sweats in the middle of the night! Read on to see how to be the best best man!
Today's couples choose to acknowledge family members or friends that are unable to share in the wedding celebrations but forever remain alie in their hearts.
Modern wedding couples are skirting some of the tried and true traditions to indulge in their own sense of "new" worldliness.
Aside from the brand new wedding ring that will adorn your hand proclaiming you married for all the world to see, the next most often viewed item that is frequently overlooked is the hand that the ring sits upon and in particular your nails.
Yellow sashayed down the runways as 2008's hottest color for spring and summer bridesmaids and while dated pastels might be the first color that comes to mind, think outside the box to the brighter yellow.
Personalization is one way couples ensure that their wedding favors will stand out from all others, and now a new trend has taken personalization to an entirely new level.
Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is a great way to create unique and interesting holders for an original wedding favor. Whether the theme of your wedding has an Asian flavor or not, origami is a relatively inexpensive, though admittedly time consuming, method of creating the small boxes that will be the talk of your guests for ages.
Money. It is what makes the world go round and a big stumbling block when it comes to weddings. Setting up a wedding budget is a necessity even for the rich and famous.
The rice has been thrown, the wedding favors handed out and all the gifts have been opened. Your wedding day has come and gone. So what do you do with the perfect dress now its purpose has passed?