Planning a wedding can be a logistics nightmare, and worst of all, often takes the focus away from the real reason behind the ceremony. Getting everything just right can be nerve wracking, and though family members and friends will undoubtedly appreciate all the hard work, it’s easy to forget that they are there to celebrate the union of two people and not to pass judgment on the facilities, decorating and catering.

Many couples are now choosing an alternative to the traditional wedding, one that is every bit as exciting and enjoyable for them as it is for the guests they include.

Orlando , Florida, is known for many things, especially fun-filled vacations and great weather year ‘round. As Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing for HotelsCorp.com, pointed out recently, however, “Orlando is also becoming the new wedding hotspot, and for good reason.”

So why wed in Orlando instead of in the city or town you live? (more…)

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Centerpieces are the anchor point to your table setting. They provide the stage to present your theme or style to your guest.

Turn your wedding day into reality with these stylish centerpieces ideas for a perfect wedding reception. Adding your personal style it will help for spark an great wedding setting table.

Inspirations Ideas:

1. Daisies topiaries constructed from birch branches and planted in a plaster graced any table setting.

2. Pink bouquets of peonies in a Silver plated julep cup, a great dramatic colorful and simple elegant centerpiece.

3. Silver harmonizes with white, is a gentle alternative. Floral adorned candelabras with white creamy tapers is going to cast a gentle glow on the guest. Include big bloom of flowers, lilies and hydrangeas.

4. Urns make delightful and gorgeous centerpieces. Filled with roses and sweet peas, blue curios create a great ambience of stylish garden party for any outdoor wedding reception. (more…)

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Wedding Planning For Dummies . In this downturn economy, planning a wedding on a budget is more challenging than ever. Weddings For Dummies, 2E will come to the rescue providing expertise on everything from bridal gowns to the honeymoon with the emphasis on getting the most for the least amount of money. This edition will also include a new section on forms and tracking sheets to simplify the planning process. Weddings For Dummies, 2E will cover all the essentials including: planning the wedding you can afford that is still be the wedding of your dreams, getting the best price for the ideal location for the ceremony and reception, tips on how to hire caterers, florists, photographers, and more, choosing music and food for the reception without breaking the bank, insights on handling even the stickiest situations the right way—even tricky family dynamics, tips for keeping track of gifts, guests to thank you notes, the latest bridal fashions, floral arrangements, and cakes, ideas for fun, unique, and romantic receptions, picking the ideal honeymoon location that fits your budget.  Includes a new section with planning forms and worksheets intended to simplify the planning process. See details

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Wedding ceremonies are one of the major social celebrations in life and while society has done away with various rituals and conventions with the passage of time, certain customs still rule the ceremony. While weddings celebrate the union of the bride and the groom, much care also has to be taken by the hosts to ensure that the guests are entertained properly and are looked after well.

The wedding party is made up of the family members and relatives of the bride and the groom. There are certain important functions and rituals which are performed by these participants. They are integral to the wedding ceremony. In fact, it is the activities of the wedding party which adds a flavor of happiness and joy that splash the wedding reception and ceremony with the color of festivity.

The primary function of it is to lead before the bride makes her first appearance in the church aisle. The individuals comprising the wedding party move in groups preceding the bride while being observed by the guests. The male members of this group usually position themselves behind the groom.

This is followed by the bride’s entry and therefore the entrance of the wedding party is seen as the symbol of the beginning of the ceremonial celebrations. This is followed by the exchange of marriage vows and the culmination of the various wedding rites and rituals to signify the union of the couple.

After the wedding ceremony has been solemnized, everyone assembles at the wedding reception where the music band announces the wedding parties who come to the forefront and in their turn are required to introduce the newly married couple. The bride and groom also can make arrangements to acknowledge the contributions in adding festive moods to the ceremony.

The party may be requested to dance to a chosen song of the bride and groom on the dance floor. Apart from that, the wedding party is also given wonderful and innovative wedding favors by the bride and the groom and the customary presence of the wedding party fill up the ceremony with vigor.

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