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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Outdoor wedding horror stories: 2 of 14
"When it rains, it pours." This is a saying I have always heard, but never had I seen it truly illustrated until one of my friends decided to get married. No, there was no precipitation on her wedding day, but that is about the only positive thing that I can say about the ceremony and the hours leading up to it.Allow me to st... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding ceremony: Tips for classic wedding readings: 1 of 4
In today's weddings, there are lots of options for meaningful readings, no matter how exotic or unusual the wedding itself may be. Still, many prefer to use the classic readings that have been read at weddings for years. After all, why look for something new when there is nothing wrong with the old?When you look at traditiona... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips for writing wedding invitations for a non-traditional wedding: 3 of 8
Traditional weddings were always hosted by the parents of the bride, and the invitations sounded something like this. "(Names of bride's parents) request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, (bride's name), to (groom's name), son of (names of groom's parents) on (date) at (time and location)." These d... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Fall wedding theme ideas: 9 of 14
When you think of weddings, you usually associate them with spring and summer. These seasons have been known as "wedding season" for years, particularly the months of May and June. Most brides planning their big day choose these months because of the pretty weather, warm temperatures, and abundant flowers that come with them.... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Assessing how wedding traditions have changed over the last 50 years: 12 of 18
Our world has seen a lot of changes in the past fifty years. We've seen fads come and go. We've seen leaps and bounds in scientific research and technology. Weddings have seen their share of changes too. The weddings of today are nothing like the ceremonies that took place decades ago. Nearly everything has changed from the s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Non-traditional weddings: Alternatives to the traditional wedding procession: 2 of 3
Traditionally, the wedding procession is always the same. The groomsmen and groom stand at the alter while the bridesmaids, maid or matron of honor, and flower girl come down the aisle. Then we all rise and watch the bride as she is escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father. All the while, we hear the ever familiar "Da... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Bride tips: How to choose someone to walk you down the aisle who's not your father: 14 of 18
There are plenty of reasons that brides may not wish to walk down the aisle with their fathers. Perhaps it is a second marriage or the father is deceased. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of alternatives to the giving away of the bride by the father.Many brides simply find the idea of being given away sexist. If this is ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Non-traditional weddings: Alternatives to the traditional wedding reception: 8 of 10
Today's weddings are very diverse, and there is a variety of options for different kinds, especially for the reception. Many weddings no longer feature what is known as a traditional reception. Instead, celebrations of all kinds are held in all types of places. Here are a few of the choices that are available for brides today... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Non-traditional weddings: Alternatives to flower girls: 5 of 6
For years it has been traditional to have a flower girl in a wedding. This girl would walk down the aisle and sprinkle flowers or petals in front of the bride. The tradition originally came from the belief long ago that sprinkling rose petals in the bride's path would keep away evil spirits living underground and also give th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes What not to do on your honeymoon: 29 of 33
At first, one might think I'm the last person qualified to write about what not to do on your honeymoon because I had a wonderful honeymoon. In fact, my honeymoon is now and always will be one of my fondest memories. Still, if you think about it, I know exactly what we did and didn't do that made it so special. That, I believ... More..