Archive for Wedding plan

Thoughtful And Memorable Wedding Gifts

Posted in Wedding with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 15, 2008 by loganturner80

Choosing and purchasing wedding gifts for a special couple can be a difficult thing to accomplish and of course, there are many things a newly married couple needs and can use for their home.  Household items such as towels, dishes, small kitchen appliances and serving dishes are always needed and will be appreciated.  But, sometimes, an individual wants to find perfect wedding gifts that will be memorable for years to come.

Gifts that are useful can also be memorable.  A special serving dish or crystal bowl will stand out in its individuality and will always remind the couple of the person who gave the gift.  If one knows the couple well and knows the kind of art they like, a special picture for home decoration can also be a nice gift.

There are some things, which are needed for the home that people never think about but such gifts are greatly appreciated.  An expensive, quality kitchen trash can is truly needed and will always remind the couple of the giver.  This may seem like a strange gift but often people will only buy a cheap trash container for themselves and will always be frustrated by its limitations.

Making Wedding Gifts Special

Some every day wedding gifts can be made special with a little extra effort.  Good quality bath towels are a great gift and can be made special by having them monogrammed and bed sheets can also be monogrammed making them memorable.  A gift that was often given in the past was embroidered pillow cases and this special effort is very much appreciated and will always be remembered.

Another way to make wedding gifts special is to make something for the couple’s home.  If one is artistic painting a picture or a decorative plate is a nice idea and another nice thought is a beautiful photograph, which is framed.  If one is talented at working with wood a small piece of furniture such as an end table or coffee table is a great gift. There are also craft kits available which have all the parts for making things such as clocks and picture frames.

Spending time and effort on a wedding gift to make it personal will keep it memorable for years to come.  With careful thought and consideration, a person can come up with an idea for a memorable wedding gift for a special couple and hopefully the marriage will last as long as the memory of the wedding gift.

Wedding Tips:

Leave a comment »

Guide To Finding The Ideal Valentine Treats

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 27, 2008 by loganturner80

Treating your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day to something romantic in order to show your love and appreciation that he or she is part of your life is only natural. Valentine’s Day, however, is for everyone in your life that you care about enough to want to make it special by getting the ideal Valentine treat for him or her. Here is a simple guide on how to find ideal Valentine treats that will be enjoyed by everyone you have in mind.

Chocolates And Sweets

When we say Valentine treats, the mind cannot help but wonder in the land of chocolates and the likes, because everyone loves chocolates and this is a perfect day to indulge whether you are a child or grown up; so, go ahead and place them on the top of your list.

However, some Valentine treats can be anything from chocolates to a romantic diner or an extravagant gift; frankly it all depends on the size of your budget but also remember that it is the thought that matters in the end and, therefore, you need not spend a fortune.

A Valentine Treat For Everyone

What makes a Valentine treat special is not the amount you spend on it but the fact that you remembered something special that a loved one enjoys, for example; if you know that your mother does not have sugar in her sweets, it is important you get her something that does not contain sugar or else she will probably not have it at all and the same goes for everyone else.

While chocolates and sweets are on everyone’s mind on Valentine’s Day and they are probably the most appropriate gift always, you can try and give your sweetheart something different in order to be unique and make her or him feel special for example; getting a day at the spa as a Valentine treat or set up a picnic for two in the middle of the house with all his or her favorite dishes.

The Meaning Behind Valentine Treats

Valentine’s Day is a day to display your love, whether you treat your mom to breakfast in bed or get a platter of cheese and crackers along with a bottle of red wine to have with your sweetheart tonight. The best Valentine treat for the one you love will always be the fact the you have made an effort to make this day special with a flower, box of chocolates or a diamond ring; it is all up to you.

Wedding Tips:

Leave a comment »

The Tradition Of A White Wedding

Posted in Wedding with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on January 20, 2008 by loganturner80

The traditional “white wedding” is an affair in elegance and formality. The traditional custom of the bride wearing white in her wedding originated in the Victorian era when the white wedding dress was recognized as a symbol for purity. The wearing of a white wedding dress was only appropriate in the first marriage for both bride and groom.

Today the term “white wedding” means that the event is going to be traditional or semi-formal. The term is actually speaking in terms of the color of the gown, white, which has come to symbolize purity of heart and body.

The Influences of World War I On The World Of Weddings

Prior to World War I, most women wore formal style dresses during their wedding that were useful and could be worn later for special occasions. The modern bridal gown as part of a formal wedding began post World War I when mothers began to plan large events for the marriages of their daughters. In many cases, young women of today begin planning their dream marriage long before they ever meet the man of their dreams.

Bride’s Magazine, a popular bridal magazine created in 1934, began as an advertising leaflet that created the idea of formal weddings. Their competitor, Modern Bride came into existence in 1949. These two magazines significantly affected the “white wedding” as it is known today. With the influence of these two magazines, the small family event once known as a wedding is now a multi-billion dollar industry.

The White Wedding Of Today

Today, a traditional “white wedding” is an event that includes a formal wedding service at a church or religious facility. Only guests that received formal wedding invitations attend the event. The guest list is made up of family, friends and business associates. The ceremony is followed by a reception that usually includes a meal, an elaborate wedding cake and champagne toasts to the newlyweds. The reception provides an opportunity for guests to meet the bride and groom and to celebrate the wedded union. In addition to the meal, there is usually a first dance between the bride and groom, the cutting of the wedding cake and the throwing of the bouquet and garter.

Today brides in a traditional “white wedding”, usually follow an age old tradition found in a wedding poem, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”. It is considered good luck for newlyweds if the bride carries something from each of the stanzas of the poem or if she is able to find one item that fills all the categories. Often times she will receive a gift from a family member that completes the poem and provides a special memento from this special day.

Wedding Blogs:

Leave a comment »

The Tradition of Wedding Garters

Posted in Wedding with tags , , , , , , , on November 26, 2007 by loganturner80

It is believed that the tradition of wedding garters is one of the oldest wedding traditions still in practice. There are a few theories as to how wedding garters came to be so popular and how they have stood the test of time.

Several centuries ago, it was believed that owning a piece of the wedding dress that the bride wore on her wedding day would bring the owner good luck. This would often end up with the wedding dress being ripped and ruined. Thus, the brides started wearing wedding garters so that the good luck could be thrown to a single guest.

These days, it is tradition for the groom to remove the garter from the bride and throw it to all eligible bachelors to ensure his good luck. The bride, in turn, throws her bouquet to eligible women and that woman will be the next to marry. This varies from the tradition of centuries ago. It used to be the bride who would throw the garter to the eligible men. It is said that sometimes the men at the wedding would become too drunk and try to forcefully remove the garter from the bride. The groom would intervene and remove the garter from the bride to protect her. Thus, the groom rather than the bride threw wedding garters to the crowd.

When to Follow the Tradition of Wedding Garters

As one of the longest standing wedding traditions, wedding garters are still very popular. However, many brides are choosing to forego the tradition of having the groom remove the garter to throw to the eligible men. Many brides do not like the idea of exposing their leg to all of the wedding guests and have chosen to take a different spin on the tradition of wedding garters. However, if a bride is comfortable with the longstanding tradition, then she should include it in her wedding day.

For those brides who are uncomfortable with the tossing of wedding garters, there are alternatives. Many brides still choose to wear the garter since it has been such a staple of the wedding attire. Some brides will incorporate the tradition of “something blue” into her garter. If she so chooses, she does not need to even acknowledge the garter. Luckily, guests will not notice or care if this tradition has been left out.

Some brides will wear two wedding garters on her wedding day. This is because wedding garters become a keepsake. Sometimes they are passed down within the family or have special meaning and the bride does not want the garter to be tossed at random. In this case, she would wear the keepsake garter higher on her thigh and the other garter slightly lower. This will ensure that the tradition is carried out without losing something precious. Nobody will notice that she was wearing two wedding garters to begin with!

Wedding garters are traditions that will carry on for centuries more because they are one of the longest standing wedding traditions. It is entirely up to the bride and groom whether they choose to carry on with this tradition. Whether or not it is tossed, it is nice for the bride to wear a wedding garter to keep as a memento from her special day!

Wedding Blogs:

Leave a comment »