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Traditional Wedding Ceremony: Still in Hype Today

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Wedding is the most beautiful occasion in your life. This is the time that you will start a new life with your partner. And before walking the isle, you must first decide on what kind of ceremony you will have, whether a service steeped in tradition or completely out of the box. Wedding ceremony is the soul of your wedding and if you opt to choose the traditional way, important factors such as the entourage, vows and readings, hymns, place of wedding, and the officiating officer or priest are to be carefully planned.

The official church wedding ceremony

Traditional wedding ceremony rituals begin during the bridal procession. This is where the wedding entourage will march from the church entrance to the altar. The entourage includes the bridesmaid, bestman, symbol bearers and flower girls. The groom together with his parents will wait for the bride that will be handed over to him by her parents. Together they will go to the altar where the officiating priest will officially start the wedding ceremony. He is the one who will perform the wedding rituals.

Highlights of the wedding ceremony

Even in present days, many still opt to adopt traditional wedding ceremony because of one reason: solemnity. In this ceremony, the bride has to wear a veil on the day of the wedding. It is a tradition that dates back even on the past. As part of the custom, the priest formally asks the invitees whether they have any objection in the bride and groom getting married. If there are no objections, the traditional wedding ceremony is ready to proceed. The main highlight is the exchanging of vows. Here, the bride and the groom will both promise that they will not part in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer until death. They will also wear their wedding rings, which symbolize their union. Symbolic offerings that represent good health and prosperity are also part of the ceremony. The priest thereafter will declare them husband and wife and he will ask the groom to kiss the bride which gives an end to the ceremony. The married couple are now blessed to lead a happy and fruitful married life.

Planning A Perfect Wedding

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Planning a wedding is not a simple task. From ceremony to the reception, every detail should be specified. To make your wedding a successful one, thorough planning is a must. And in order for you not to overlook even the small details, you should prepare a checklist. This checklist will keep you in track.

Guidebook for planning a wedding
Planning is very essential. These general wedding tips once followed will ensure your satisfaction on the most important event of your life.

1. Wedding budget. Before you could go on with the planning, you must first specify the budget that you have so that all particulars of your wedding is in accordance with your budget. It is always practical to be précised. Identify the size of your invitees for they will largely influence the cost of your wedding.

2. Wedding Ceremony. Decide beforehand on what ceremony you prefer. Do you want to stick to the traditional wedding ceremony or you want to personalize your own wedding. You can also opt to choose civil wedding ceremony. Generally, the decision is based on the tradition that you have. It really doesn’t matter what kind of ceremony you will have, it is on the intention of you to be officially married.

3. Wedding reception venue and food. Venue and reception always come together. Choose a wedding venue that considers changes in weather. The food is also very important. Make sure that you combine the perfect menus.

4. Flowers. Flowers make the wedding more beautiful. You can visit several florists that suit your taste and your budget. There are online shops that you can visit if you want to get huge discounts.

5. Wedding songs. You may desire to choose songs for both the wedding ceremony and the reception venue. Many couples hire a live group for the latter.

6. Recording the event. This entails photography and videos. Now there are services that come in package deals.

7. Wedding invitations. You may want to hire the services of those who are in this business or you can decide to make your own personalized invitations.

8. Wedding Outfits. Take into consideration not only your wedding dresses but also the outfits of the bridesmaids and others that will take part in your wedding ceremony.

9. Wedding Cake. Choose a design that perfectly suits your taste.

10. Wedding Rings. Visit jewellers beforehand to see designs and corresponding prices. You can choose from gold or silver wedding rings.

12. Transportation arrangements. Check what transportation service you are going to hire.

Watch out for Bridezilla!!!

Monday, September 7th, 2009


Pick Music YOU will dance to…

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Your Wedding is your event.  Pick out you favorite 10-20 dance songs.  If each song is 3 mins long; that is 30min-60min of your favorite dance music.  And, if it is your, then it will probably be your Bridesmaids and Girlfriends favorites.  And if it…your event will get off to a great start!

Just GET ALONG!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

I did a Wedding last week. The Bride HATED Country Western Music. Mom, however, picked the music and (maybe more importantly) paid for the event.

They spent the whole night avoiding each other. Neither would give an inch. I didn’t play any C&W Music until it was clear that the Bride (the focus for the night) had had a great time. Once I got the “thumbs up” from her, I put on some of Mom’s favorite Country selections. She then started to dance have a good time as well.

Please pass onto everyone you know involved in a wedding to “give a little” to ensure everyone has a great time. Disaster was averted, but much stress could of been avoided if the olive branch had been extended sooner.

Otherwise, it was a Tremendous event…