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Destination
Weddings
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 Many
couples are deciding to go to their honeymoon location to get
married. They only invite close family and friends to
attend. This saves a lot of money, time and LOTS of
STRESS!!! |
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Butterfly
or Dove Release
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you want to be different, release butterflies or doves as you are coming
out of the church or leaving the reception. It will definitely be
different and something special that everyone will always remember. |
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Wedding
Themes
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| Many
couples are choosing a theme for their weddings day. It has become very
popular over the past few years. Here are just a few wedding themes
that couples are using....... |
| Irish/Scottish |
Fairy
Tale |
Valentine |
| Cultural/Heritage |
Western |
Double |
| Christmas/Winter |
Medieval |
All-Night |
| Beach/Water |
Military |
Weekend |
| Halloween/Fall |
Victorian |
Surprise |
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Wedding
Locations
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 Most
couples get married in a church or synagogue, but there are many
different venues to choose from. Many couples decide to get married
where they first met or a special place that holds a special memory for
them. Many couples choose the university/college chapel
or courtyard that they met. The decision is all yours. In some religions (i.e.
Catholic), weddings can only be preformed in a place of worship (church
or chapel). Therefore, you can't plan an outdoor wedding if you
want to be married by a Catholic Priest. Discuss your thoughts
with your minister/priest.
Here
are just a few ceremony locations that are popular today...
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| Aquarium |
Mountain side |
Boat/Yacht |
College
Chapel |
| Beach |
Pier |
Military Club |
Cruise Ship |
| Orchard |
Tropical Islands |
Private Club |
Winery/vineyard |
| Park |
Courtyard |
Museum/Art Gallery |
Hotel Ballroom |
| Garden |
Historic
Plantation/House |
Theme Park (Disney,
etc..) |
Lighthouse |
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A
Picture Collage of Bride and Groom
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| Start
collecting pictures of yourself and your groom a few months before the
wedding. Glue them on a nice piece of poster board to be displayed
at your reception. These pictures can include baby pictures of you
and the groom or pictures of you both throughout your
relationship. |
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Give
Gifts to the Guests
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floral table centerpieces can be given to wedding guests. The
lucky guest sitting at the table whose birthday is closest to the
wedding day wins the centerpiece. |
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No
More RICE
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 Rice
is dangerous for birds. Brides are choosing to have their guest
either throw bird seed or blow bubbles. Blowing bubbles gets the
children involved. |
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Walking
Down the Aisle
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new trend is to be escorted down the aisle by BOTH parents, by just the
mother (if father has died or not apart of life of bride), go by
yourself, or meet your groom halfway down and be escorted by him the
rest of the way. |
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Recording
your Reception
Music for a Keepsake |
| Discuss
with the DJ or Band about having a recording of the music played at your
reception. You can use this tape for future anniversary
celebrations in years to come. |
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Wedding
Newsletters |
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brides are beginning to send out wedding newsletters to keep family and
friends up to date with news and plans. Newsletters can save you
from making numerous phone calls. You can send one out every other
month via e-mail. You can included information such as when bridesmaids
and groomsmen need to get together for fittings, give information about
yourself and the groom, a schedule of events for the wedding weekend and
much more. Use it to your advantage! |
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are a few more mentionable trends!! |
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Preserving
the Bridal Bouquet |
| Today's
Brides are preserving their bouquets for a keepsake. Discuss with
the florist about preserving the bouquet. You can dry the bouquet
yourself by hanging the bouquet upside down in a dark place. After
the flowers are dry, spray the flowers with silica gel or shellac for
protection. |
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Bridesmaids
Dresses |
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your bridesmaids are all different sizes, a new trend is to have them
buy matching material and have them choose their own flattering
pattern to be made into a dress. They can all choose different
patterns but make sure the dresses aren't to drastic from each
other. |
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Hand
Tied Bouquets |
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is becoming very popular. Hand tied bouquets look fresher
and natural. They are perfect for outdoor or garden
weddings. They are also less expensive because they take
less time to arrange and put together. |
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Donations
to a Charity |
| Many
couples today already have a house set up. Therefore, they do not
need flatware or sheets. Instead of registering for gifts, request
donations be made to one of your favorite charities. (Humane
Society, Red Cross, American Cancer Society, etc.....) |
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