Duties of the Maid of Honor

So you have been asked to be the maid (or matron) of honor at a wedding and you’re wondering exactly what is going to be expected of you. Firstly you need to understand that there is usually some cost involved with this position, from the dress and shoes to party arrangements. Also as the maid of honor there are a number of duties that you will be expected to perform. Read more

Duties of the Mother of the Bride

The dream that you have often envisioned for your daughter is about to take place — your daughter is getting married! This may create a mixture of emotions for you. And yes, you may be asked to pay for a large portion of the event but try to keep in mind that it is your daughter’s day. It is her wedding that you are trying to make happen. Read more

Duties of the Best Man

Congratulations, you have been asked to be the best man at your buddy’s wedding. As best man there are some things that you should know. Firstly there is going to be some cost involved with this position, from rental fees to party arrangements. Also, as the best man there are a number of responsibilities that traditionally go with this position.

Your duties will probably include the following: Read more

Selecting a Wedding Cake

The wedding cake has played a focal point in wedding ceremonies for years. There are many varying customs and traditions associated with the cake itself. When selecting your cake of choice you may want to look at which traditions if any you want to include in your reception. You may also want to look at the family backgrounds, when you are choosing your cake. And of course, another big concern for many is the price of the cake. Read more

Head Table: Seating Plan and Things to Consider

The head table is a very traditional part of most weddings. It can also be the source of a lot of tension. There is no right or wrong way to decide how you want to have your wedding dinner set up. There are however some traditional layouts that you might want to consider. Read more

Choosing The Right Flowers For Your Wedding

Flowers have always played a large part in weddings. Long ago brides carried herbs to scare off evil spirits and to ward off diseases. They would also carry plants to bring good luck and to ensure fertility. The groom, in turn, would carry a flower from the bride’s bouquet to show that he had earned her favor.

Choosing the flowers for your wedding is very important. Flowers are used not just in the bride’s bouquet Read more

Choosing The Right Wedding Dress Color

In western culture white has become the color of choice for most brides. Although this was not always the case, traditionally brides wore their best clothes which could have been any color. There is a traditional rhyme that helped them to choose: Read more

Tips For Choosing Your Wedding Colors

Trying to decide the colors for your wedding? There is no right or wrong way to pick your colors, and there are as many ways to pick colors as there are brides. However there are some things that you may want to consider when choosing your colors. The colors of your wedding are going to set the mood and the tone so you might want to look at choices from different angles. Read more

Wedding Invitation Tips

In today’s world, wedding invitations can be delivered by telephone, mouth, e-mail or by letter. It is important to remember that whichever method you choose the invitation is the first impression your guests will get about the wedding. It sets the tone and the mood of the wedding and lets your guests know how formal or informal your wedding is going to be. Read more

Things to Consider When Planning a Themed Wedding

More and more couples are steering away from the traditional wedding. Themed weddings are becoming very popular. Theme are a great way for a couple to incorporate some of their personal style into the wedding. However if you are planning to have a themed wedding you will be faced with a whole new set of challenges. Read more