It’s a beautiful thing when love can transcend cultural divisions, but it’s no secret that it can make planning a wedding more difficult. When two people who follow (or were simply raised in) different religions decide to put that aside and get married, it’s important that the ceremony is true to both belief systems. Putting to... More »
For the vast majority of religious people, planning a wedding ceremony is relatively simple because there are certain traditions that must be adhered to. There may be different passages to choose from in regards to readings, but the options are generally limited. If you and your future spouse do not practice any particular faith – or none ... More »
If you've decided to have your wedding ceremony at a church, you'll be faced with two options: decorate minimally to accentuate the ornate design of the sanctuary, or work with your wedding designer to add complementary décor to the space. If you decide the latter, discuss the rules regarding decorations with church administrators... More »
As more and more couples elect to have a secular wedding, choosing a friend or family member to officiate the ceremony continues to be a popular option. It’s one way to add a personal touch to your vow exchange, and saves you from having to search for a professional officiant that feels right to you and your future spouse. The biggest down... More »
You wedding is supposed to be perfect and the best day ever, but the reality is that even if it feels that way after the fact, almost everyone has had something go wrong at their nuptials. It’s just usually something minor enough that they get swept up in the magic of the event, or they were able to roll with the mishap and turn it into a ... More »
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Irish Traditions to Embrace on Your Wedding Day
They say everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but if you are actually of Irish heritage, you may want to embrace your roots throughout your wedding. Though your nuptials are primarily about your love, the day is also about family. Therefore it is a natural choice to highlight your cultural background. Ireland is a... More »
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Dramatic Grand Entrance Ideas for Your Ceremony
Your wedding day is a time where you’re supposed to be the center of attention. For some people, this makes them nervous and anxious. For others, it’s one of the best parts of the celebration! Of course eyes will be on you during the walk down the aisle, vow exchange, first dance, and more, but that doesn’t mean you can’t... More »
If you're choosing to partake in the tradition of having children attendants – more specifically, flower girls and ring bearers – at your wedding ceremony, you have one more thing to think about while planning your nuptials: what they'll wear. Flower girls typically don dresses in the white or ivory color family, while ring bearers w... More »
While lots of thought goes into the planning of a wedding reception, the ceremony can be tricky to figure out as well. After all, it’s the most important part of your big day – when you actually get married. One of the toughest parts can be figuring out what order your bridal party should walk in and stand beside you. This decis... More »
Outside of a few must-plays and songs to avoid, you will probably leave the bulk of the music choices to your band or DJ. Just as the first dance and father-daughter dance are exceptions, the ceremony will be too. For one, many people hire different musicians for the pre-reception portion of the big day than for the dancing part of the evening. ... More »
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