Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “why is the bride dressed in white?” “Because white is the color of happiness,” her mother explained. “And today is the happiest day in her life.” The child thought about this for a moment. “So why is the groom wearing black?”Questions little ones ask
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “why is the bride dressed in white?” “Because white is the color of happiness,” her mother explained. “And today is the happiest day in her life.” The child thought about this for a moment. “So why is the groom wearing black?”Why is it called “Tying the Knot”?
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The expression “tying the knot” actually dates back to Roman Times when the bride wore a girdle secured by a knot. On the wedding night, the groom then had the honors of “untying the knot.” The couple’s lives were then tied together. Rituals of binding were also popular in ancient Carthage. The couple’s thumbs were laced together with a strip of leather. In India, the Hindu groom knotted a ribbon around his bride’s neck, and once tied, the marriage was legal and binding. For much of history the rope was the most powerful way to connect things and people. So, it made sense to talk about “tying the knot.”
Too much with wine……
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The only time when you, the bride and the groom, eat is at the reception and it may not be much as you keep getting interrupted to kiss, etc. Remember that alcohol then tends to affect you more. Control yourself, as you will be the focal point of the party till the very end and the guests are there at your reception to see your ecstasy and euphoria, on being married, rather than you drunk. Also, what bride or groom wants to be with a drunk or drunk for that matter on their wedding night?
Stepmother in my wedding photos?
May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You don’t have to round up everyone for that “one big, happy family” shot, but you do need to include your stepmother in your wedding photos. Leaving her out is bound to hurt her feelings—and your dad’s—and affect your relationship with them. Meet with your photographer ahead of time to discuss the types of photos you want and which members of your family should be included. An experienced photographer is sure to have dealt with divorced-family situations and can offer some expert advice on how to handle potential problems. For instance, plan to have photos taken of you and your fiancé with your parents and then have additional shots taken of the two of you with your father and stepmother. Your dad will have a keepsake, and both of them will appreciate your generosity.
Keeping children entertained at a wedding
May 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I meet an event planner at a networking meeting and she has the greatest idea. As an event planner, she plans a separate reception for the children in an attached room. Saving both the guests and bride and groom some expenses and headaches.
Yes, there is the cost of a small meeting room, but if you work it right with the venue, you have children’s menus at maybe say $10 each vs paying for an adult menu of say $25/plus for a 5 year old. As the bride and groom you could hire a children’s party planner or hire some fun teens to entertain them with CD music and dancing, party games, etc.
You could include a reception party invitation for each child in with your wedding invitation. This would not only make the child feel special, but let the parents know that children are invited to their own event and not the reception.
Your guests can enjoy your reception without having to chase after little ones or have your small guests upset other guests and the children will not be Bored to tears.
Wedding Etiquette – Solutions to the Top Etiquette Dilemmas
May 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As one of the biggest and most potentially stressful events of your life, getting engaged and subsequently planning a wedding brings with it an onslaught of questions. As times change and weddings evolve, traditional rules of etiquette have followed suit, only adding to the confusion.
To gain perspective, first understand that “etiquette” is above all about treating people with courtesy and making them feel comfortable. When an etiquette question arises, consider the feelings of those who will be affected. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss several questions you may have on the etiquette on “?”
We will start with the question on “How to introduce your divorced parents.” If the groom’s parents are divorced, the parent with the closest relationship to the groom should take the first step in meeting the bride’s parents. If both sets are divorced, the parent closest to the groom should first contact the bride’s suggested parent. If no one begins the introduction process, the couple should step in and ensure that everyone meets, while refraining from forcing potentially awkward situations.
Are receiving lines back in?
April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brides and grooms are bringing back the receiving line, but keeping it shorter — including just themselves and their parents, not the bridal party. This keeps the line moving, eliminates that rushed feeling, and lets the bridal party mingle. The receiving line is usually formed right after the ceremony or at the beginning of the reception.
Questions asked by the little ones.
March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “why is the bride dressed in white?” “Because white is the color of happiness,” her mother explained. “And today is the happiest day in her life.” The child thought about this for a moment. “So why is the groom wearing black?”
Presenting a Rose to Mom
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Some brides and grooms will present a single rose—a symbol of love—to their mothers early in the ceremony as a gesture of love and gratitude. I myself love this jesture and wish I had thought of it when I got married.
I would do this as a surprise, but just be prepared for tears.
In a wedding that includes children from a previous marriage
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A wedding is the joining of two families. This seems to be a little harder when it includes children from a previous marriage. These children may feel they are being replaced by the new step-parent.
To help the children know that they too are part of this joining, the new stepparent and the parent together might present a a gift of a medallion, charm or other piece of jewelry (like a ring or pin) to the partner’s children. May I suggest this be done just prior to or just after the bride and groom exchange rings. Being done during the ceremony lets the children know this is really a joining of a whole family.
This gift, like the couple’s rings, serves as a reminder of commitment of each member of the newly blended family.
