by: M S Nath

Wedding is the most important moment in everyone’s life. Talk of wedding and the next thing you would remember is a wedding ring. It is used as a part of the wedding ritual. Exchanging a wedding ring is a symbolic representation of a bond between the couple. The moment when the ring is exchanged is very important and dear to the couple. Most of the couples exchange and engagement ring at the time of the engagement. Thus after the marriage the wedding ring is worn along with the engagement ring. The wedding ring is usually worn on the base of left ring finger. In some countries of the world it is worn on the right ring finger also.

A wedding ring is also known as a wedding band. It is always made of a precious material such as gold, silver or platinum. Choosing the material is a major decision to be made when you buy a wedding ring. The major factors that are involved in choosing the material are the cost and design of the ring. (more…)

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Your wedding should be a celebration of you and your fiancé’s love and the seamless union of your cultures. Often, this can be a difficult task as the religious aspect of your traditions and cultures don’t always mesh together. To best combine cultures pick those elements that you love and integrate those details into your wedding invitations, reception décor, even your wedding dress and bridal party attire.

A delicate mix

Combining cultures as you plan your wedding isn’t always easy. It is important that you, your fiancé and your families are comfortable with the things you are including and those elements you are leaving behind. There is no automatic ‘right’ answer, just knowing that you are going to have a wedding experience that is uniquely your own. From your wedding invitations to the reception, you should think about intertwining your personal cultural customs and traditions that will suit you. (more…)

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Wine wedding favors can be a fun part of any celebration. That’s right. Any wedding! Yes, this means that wedding parties that don’t serve wine can still enjoy the elegance and beauty of wine wedding favors.

How? If you don’t drink or have a lot of guests that don’t drink doesn’t that preclude you from using wine wedding favors? Not at all. Of course, it might limit you from giving a bottle of wine to each of your guests, but other than that… well, it’s not a problem in most situations. That’s because beautiful yet functional items such as bottle stoppers and glass charms are appreciated by the wine enthusiast and teetotaler alike.

Serve Non-alcoholic Cider to Your Non Drinking Guests (more…)

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You want your bridal jewelry to make an impression, while not interfering with the “wow factor” of the wedding gown. For some brides, their bridal jewelry exists to be worn at their wedding. Then it goes into the jewelry box or safe to never be worn again. That is just not right!

You took a lot of time choosing the bridal jewelry. It should be a memento that you can wear over and over again. Every time you put it on, you will remember your special day that you became someone’s wife. The cake gets eaten and forgotten. The flowers eventually wilt and die. Your wedding dress gets preserved in the hopes that you can pass it down to your own little girl some day. But your bridal jewelry, that is something you can take out time after time to enjoy. Liken it to the pictures in a photo album. You can relive those moments, then put them away to treasure for another time.

Pearls are often a part of the bridal jewelry. They are classy, elegant and have a timeless quality. No matter what setting it is in - gold, silver or platinum - bridal jewelry pearls can accentuate your features and your wedding dress. Not all pearls are created equal. There are a number of color variations, so you may have to bring your wedding dress with you when selecting your bridal jewelry. A warm, creamy color is one variation of pearls. Another variety has a pinkish hue. (more…)

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Weddings are a time of cheer, joy, romance, hope… and oh yes, before we forget, hefty expenses. Just about everything that a bride to be sets her hearts on for her big day will come with a high price tag. If you’re on a limited budget, scrimping on your dress or the food might not seem very appealing. In a situation like this, it makes more sense to scout around for inexpensive wedding favors.

Fortunately, cheap wedding favors don’t have to mean unattractive gifts that don’t appeal. With a little imagination and some serious hunting, you can find favors that will make an impression without making a dent in your wallet.

Here are 10 great picks for cheap wedding favor ideas:

1. Pick out little mini baskets from thrift stores. Fill these with candy, and insert a little silk flower or mini trinket for a touch of glam. Wrap with a tulle bow. (more…)

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There are many types of wedding invitations to choose from and it can sometimes be difficult to find something that is unique. A unique invitation stands out while showing your guests what to expect at your ceremony. This information includes the location and how one should expect to dress based on the formality of the event. There are many different styles of wedding invitations out there, but if you want yours to be unique, you should use some creativity as well as the following tips. You can make small changes to popular patterns and styles. In addition, by simply following a few easy steps, you can be on your way to getting some unique wedding invitations.

First of all, think about the colors that you are using. Chances are that you have specific ideas about this important choice and you are most likely planning your wedding based around those colors. Even though many people may choose the same general color, the specific shades of colors, and the ways in which you use them, are likely to be unique to your wedding. Ideally, you want to be sure that you are able to choose a particular color in a special shade that really matches your own ideas about what you want your day to be like. In most cases, this is going to be something that is very simple for you to decide right from the beginning of the planning process, and it can help you make the most out of the colors that are available. Therefore, the first thing that is going to make your wedding invitations unique is the color scheme that you decide to use. (more…)

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The warmer, more colorful months of spring and summer are definitely popular times to hold weddings, but the cooler months of winter can be special too, in their own way. Holding a wedding in the middle of the winter holiday season can have some particular advantages. Planning a wedding for the slower months when fewer weddings are booked usually makes it much easier to obtain the venue, services and date that you want. Distant relatives and old friends might find it easier to attend a wedding during the holiday season.

Whether you choose a winter wedding for the advantageous aspects, or simply because you and your intended love the season, it is important to recognize that many facets of a winter wedding are going to be very different from a wedding held in the summer. Even small details such as your wedding invitations and other types of stationery can be chosen to reflect the season and the special mood that winter brings to a wedding. (more…)

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Often, in all the planning that goes into weddings, the cake, guests and wedding favors, brides forget the important cake knife. Though it is a very tiny part of the reception, it should still look elegant and stylish. After all, as you are cutting the cake, many pictures of you will be taken. You cake knife should match the kind of wedding you have. For themed weddings, the cake knife will be different and for a fancy gala wedding, the knife will be different. Cake knives come in a number of designs and styles and there is a range you will have to choose from.

Usually, the cake knife comes included in the wedding server set. You can either go for a knife and server that has crystals, beads and silver in an ornament, which looks like a bow on the handle, or you could choose one with a plain pearl handle. There is also a choice of a knife and server displaying a cross on it with an acrylic handle that makes it look like crystal. There exist uncountable designs you can choose from while planning your list of bridal accessories. Browsing the internet can give you some excellent ideas too. (more…)

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Not every bride and groom want kids out of their wedding. Some actually want kids in their weddings as members as well as guests. However it should be remembered that there are only few kids who mind their own works and a majority can very easily create a lot of confusion in the wedding. Before the decision as to if the kids have to be present or not all these factors have to be looked into.

However having children is not a run off the mill act. It can cause a lot of problems. One doesn’t know if the kids have to be left to their own company and hope that they behave themselves or should they provide the kids with a room with also childcare so that they are just present there and nothing much. However the best solution would be to have a mix of both.

The first thing that has to be considered on knowledge that children shall be present at the wedding is their ages. Babies might have to stay along with the parents. Hence having the babies in another room wouldn’t be a good idea. But if they are around 12 or so then they can be left in a room with facility of childcare and that should keep them occupied for some time. (more…)

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All weddings are handles with a personal touch by the couples as they plan it. There are many ideas that have been exploited to come up with the most unique and tailored fitting wedding. Themed weddings are more than just a craze, nowadays, it have leveled up to become a norm. Guests are actually on the hunt for something different in each wedding they go to. It is quite hard to scrounge up originality unless it came from the couple themselves. Now there’s an idea, being original can take form in one segment of the rites. Though, everything remains to be traditional it will standout as the most original things in the whole celebration, not to mention it will be unforgettable.

The saying of vows should be the highlight of the whole wedding ceremony. This is when two hearts profess their adoration for one another. Usually, this seems to be the least paid attention on by the celebrators. They often let the usual rites of saying I do’s take over. But, not to fret because with the right preparation personal vows can be arranged.

The easiest way to bend the rules is to consult the proper authorities how to work around them. Pastors, priests or any officiating authority that will hold the ceremony are the best consult for this. They will probably give you some reminders on the dos and don’ts of making a proper wedding vows. Asking to help set up limitations for the vows will give a more structured guidelines for the couples. It will make it easier to compose. (more…)

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