Wedding Planner - How to Find a Good One
With Wedding Planning being such a relatively new industry in the UK, and more and more Wedding Planning companies popping up overnight, how do we possibly know who to use? Most wedding planners in the UK are "one man bands" with little to no experience in planning a wedding. How do I know this? Because unfortunately I used one of them! I enlisted the help of a Wedding Planner who I"d found advertising at a wedding exhibition. Big Mistake! I do believe she was using my wedding to "practice" on! Very early on in the planning process she give me so many reasons to doubt her ability that I soon realised it would be far better for me to lose my deposit than to continue down this road of catastrophe which she seemed to be paving.
Anniversary Love Potions
Aphrodisiacs... I"ve heard of them but what exactly is this? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an aphrodisiac is a food, drink, drug, scent, or device that, promoters claim, can arouse or increase sexual desire, or libido. OK, I"m sold. Where can I find aphrodisiacs and do they really work? Some satisfied couples swear by them although scientists claim the findings are inconclusive. And, who really cares if it"s a placebo effect as long as it works, right? Named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, the list of supposed sexual stimulants includes anchovies and adrenaline, licorice and lard, scallops and Spanish fly (made from dried Beetle remains).
The Greatest Misunderstanding In Every Struggling Marriage - and What You Can Do About It
Ever wonder what went wrong in your marriage? Do you and your spouse seem to speak different "languages"? Today I'm going to teach you how to "translate" your spouse's "Love Language". I will also be discussing the OPPOSITE of the 5 Love Languages. (Sometimes it's just easier to identify with the negatives, than it is the positive.) For instance, if your spouse wants "acts of service", but all you're doing to show you care is giving your spouse "words of affirmation" like "I love you", you are NOT making the situation any better. If anything, you're making it even WORSE. In your spouse's mind they're thinking, "Yeah, if you loved me, you would pick up around the house for once, instead of making me do it all the time!
The Wedding Engagement: Be Kind To Your Credit Card!
The average cost of an engagement ring = $4, 100. The average cost of a wedding reception = $7, 400. The average cost of a photographer = $2, 600. The average cost for wedding flowers and entertainment = $2, 250. STOP! Don"t feel like contending with $25, 000 (the average cost of a wedding) in charges to your credit card upon returning from your honeymoon (by the way, this does not include the cost of the honeymoon)? Then try these money saving tips when selecting an engagement ring and planning your wedding! Opt for Non-Traditional Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands - Familiar with the tip "you should spend two months' salary on the engagement ring?
Wedding Traditions: Let Them Eat Cake
As is the bride the center of attention at the wedding ceremony, so is the wedding cake at the reception. But the wedding cake is the probably the least understood of the wedding symbols. In ancient Rome, wedding cake pieces crumbled over the newlyweds ensured prosperity. While it isn't popular today to crumble cake over any of the wedding guests, least of all the wedding party, the wedding cake is still regarded today as a sign of good luck. A couple who cuts their cake together with intertwined hands will be blessed with children. Traditional Irish folklore would have the couple save the top layer of a whiskey soaked, dense, dark wedding fruit cake saved;
Wedding Traditions: The Wedding Registry
Things to Consider Before You Start a Registry Take into consideration a few basic things, and your wedding registry will guide your guests in buying a gift that meets your wishes and needs. Some areas in which you may want to give some thought are: 1.The price range of the gifts 2.The number of wedding related events you will have prior to your wedding (engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, stag and doe party) 3.How many guests you will be inviting to your wedding 4.The size of the home in which you will live - apartment, condo, small or large home along with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms that your home will have 1.
Wedding Band - A Symbol Of Your Eternal Love For Your Dream Engagement
A wedding engagement and subsequent ceremony has not been valid unless there is a right music to setting the mood and making sure people have fun with the music. Music has the power to set a mood, evoke emotion, and give moment cohesiveness. Wedding bands with a repertoire of tried & tested crowd pleasers and state of the art sound & lighting equipment, dedicated to making your event a truly memorable experience. When selecting wedding bands, many things must be taken into consideration; most importantly, whether or not the wedding band sets you choose will look terrific, wear well and accommodate your active lifestyle.
Wedding Invitation Basics
Your wedding invitation will set the tone for your entire wedding event. It provides a visual statement that will convey the formality and mood of the event through the way the envelope is addressed, the type of paper used, the letter font for the text and the actual wording used. Put some thought into your choice of invitations because it provides the first glimpse of the kind of wedding celebration you are asking them to share with you. Before ordering your invitations there are a number of decisions you must make. The obvious decision is your choice of venue and the date of your wedding. However, you also need to determine what type of wedding you are planning (indoor, outdoor, formal, informal, theme, casual, traditional or something entirely different).
5 Tips to a Smoother Wedding Day
Every bride wants a magical day she can remember for the rest of her life. A fairy-tale wedding to show the love she feels for her husband-to-be. But that kind of magic does not just happen. It takes organization and planning. Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking. You have to keep track of every detail, and arrange everything from the photographer to the flowers. If you are not an organized person, consider hiring a wedding planner or asking a trusted friend to help plan your big day. If you would rather handle the details yourself, then here are some tips to help you make your big day special.
Your Wedding Photographer: Building a Relationship
As you read this, be advised it is more of a collection of thought provoking ideas for getting the most from your wedding photographer and your wedding day. You may believe there is more beneficial information to be discussed, but the most important thing to remember is to have a good relationship with the professional you hire. The biggest and most important day of your life is approaching. As you go through the checklist of your wedding planner, you are thorough and meticulous, making sure all of the events of the day proceed without a hitch. Asking yourself if you have overlooked anything, your brain is focusing near the top of the list.