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Speech!...

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Well you might be able to take some comfort in knowing that you aren't the only one. The father of the bride and the best man are also expected to make a speech. There are no hard and fast rules as to when the speeches should take place. Traditionally they take place after the last course of your wedding breakfast, i.e. the wedding reception meal .The first person to speak should be the father of the bride, then the groom, and the best man. They traditionally follow each other, to allow the festivities to continue with the cutting of the cake. The Father of the Bride's Speech It is traditional for the father of the bride to speak first. His task is to toast the bride and groom, welcome the groom into the family, and offer fatherly advice. Important things to include: 1. Praise for his daughter. Saying how proud he is of his daughter, saying how proud both he and her mother are of her, and her choice of husband. 2. Welcoming the groom into his family. **End Summary** Topics: bride]]> essential]]> unique]]> toast]]> groom]]> gift]]> bridesmaids]]> bridesmaid]]> speech]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Bride essentials is a company founded by Paul Darch and Tracey Spencer in 2006. Wanting to provide a bride and groom a source to find as much information about planning their wedding, inspired them to create a website dedicated to just that. http://www.bride-essentials.cathysexpress.com

Black Tie Affair

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The tone of the invitation should match the style of the wedding. From the elegance of a black tie evening to the simple afternoon in the garden, the style of your invitations are as endless as your imagination. The wording of an invitation usually follows a specific style that celebrates all parties involved. Enclosures in the invitation, though not required, are a considerate touch that help clarify the details. Enclosures to consider are a menu-choice card, a map, a rain location card and hotel information for out of town guests. Reception cards are beneficial to your quests especially if the reception is in a different location than the ceremony. The important key to find the right reception location is based on time of year and your tentative guest list. Reserve your church or ceremony location first to avoid disappointment. Most brides like to keep their ceremony locations and reception sites close to accommodate their quests. When looking at reception facilities always ask the coordinator if packages can be created to work with in your schedule and budget. Your wedding reception options are limitless. Whether you choose indoor, outdoor, banquet halls or garden catered. **End Summary** Topics: invitations]]> wedding]]> wedding day]]> wedding budget]]> ceremony]]> wedding accessories]]> church]]> catered]]> unique]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Essential Wedding Favors is a company founded by Paul Darch and Tracey Spencer in 2006. Wanting to provide a bride and groom a source to find as much information about planning their wedding, inspired them to create a website dedicated to just that. http://www.essentialweddingfavors.com

Saving Money on Your Wedding

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Perhaps you've been dreaming of your wedding day since you were a little girl, the princess gown, your handsome groom, a beautiful spread and the entire town there. Or perhaps it's something you never even contemplated¦who me? Getting married? Oh my gosh, this is really happening! Where do we begin? Although it's very easy to wish for the perfect dream wedding, sometimes, if your salary is somewhere in the thousands of dollars, not the millions of dollars, you have to prepare a budget. But I'm here to tell you, having that dream like wedding isn't as unrealistic as you think, as long as you're informed and smart about it. The first step in planning a wedding is to determine your wedding budget. It is important for you to know what you can realistically spend. Wedding costs can easily add up. If not monitored properly, you may find that you are spending much more than you had anticipated. By tracking your expenditures, you can cut back on things less important to you and allocate money to the more important areas. I recommend a good wedding planner/organizer such as Beverly Clark's, "Planning a Wedding to Remember". **End Summary** Topics: wedding budget]]> wedding expenses]]> invitations]]> bridal dresses]]> bridal accessories]]> unique]]> reception ideas]]> wedding favors]]> wedding party gifts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Essential Wedding Favors is a company founded by Paul Darch and Tracey Spencer in 2006. Wanting to provide a bride and groom a source to find as much information about planning their wedding, inspired them to create a website dedicated to just that. http://www.essentialweddingfavors.com

Bridal Advice

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Choose a gown you love¦ Your wedding gown should make you feel absolutely beautiful, absolutely bridal, absolutely you¦ Today you have more opportunities than ever to find "The Perfect Dress". Designers are creating endless styles in a array of fabrics to fit all budgets and to flatter all shapes and sizes, including maternity. Decide on a day to dedicate to shopping for your dress and bring along one or two other people, perhaps your Mother and the Maid of Honor. This way, they too can share in the excitement and add some advice on the attendants dresses, however the final choice is yours, this is your time to shine. Plan a lunch somewhere special that doesn't require a reservation, as a reservation will put unnecessary stress as to when you have to leave the shop. Some bridal shops will require an appointment if you plan on trying on gowns, others will not. Calling ahead and making an appointment will ensure you get the full attention you deserve. Discuss your style preference, color, style and budget. The salesperson will get a good idea of what you are looking for and quite possibly help you find that perfect dress that much sooner. **End Summary** Topics: bridal clothing]]> bridal fashion jewelry]]> plus size bridal]]> mother of the bride attire]]> wedding reception attire]]> bridal evening wear]]> limousine servic]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Essential Wedding Favors is a company founded by Paul Darch and Tracey Spencer in 2006. Wanting to provide a bride and groom a source to find as much information about planning their wedding, inspired them to create a website dedicated to just that. http://www.essentialweddingfavors.com

"How-To" Get Started Planning Your Wedding

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

He's finally popped the question. You're now engaged and have set a wedding date¦."Now What?", you ask yourself. You have purchased the latest bridal magazines from your local grocery store and there are pages and pages of photos of beautiful wedding gowns, rings and articles on weddings. Some give you a brief idea of what you need to do to plan your wedding, but you're still not sure how to begin the process. The key is to start organizing and planning earlier than later. You first need to create a system to keep all the details in one place. You may choose to use a binder with a tab for each category you will be using. Examples of categories are: Essential Wedding Favors, Bakery, Ceremony, Catering, Florist, Music, Reception, Photography, Transportation. An accordion file is another choice, using the same category tabs. You will be able to see each category at a glance. Whichever system you choose, use it to keep track of all receipts, pictures, brochures, business cards etc. that is related to each category. Find a "wedding timetable" layout. This timetable will include a list of to-do's for the entire months/year before the big day. **End Summary** Topics: wedding planning]]> wedding planning guide]]> wedding planning checklist]]> bridal shower wedding]]> unique]]> elegant]]> wedding ideas]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Essential Wedding Favors is a company founded by Paul Darch and Tracey Spencer in 2006. Wanting to provide a bride and groom a source to find as much information about planning their wedding, inspired them to create a website dedicated to just that. http://www.essentialweddingfavors.com

Memorable Wedding Favors

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

There are many ways to welcome your guests and show your appreciate their attendance. If the whole wedding party stays in one place, prepare a small treat and leave it at the front desk, so that people receive the gifts when they check in. If people are in various places before your reception, have the caterer place the wedding favor on the place settings. Your wedding day favors should be as elegant and unique as you are. They can range from elegant bridal accessories, personalized engraved gifts, distinctive apparel and extraordinary favors, to make every detail of your wedding day unique and memorable. The average wedding lasts about four hours which doesn't leave couples much time to spend with their guests, many of whom may have flown in from across the country to help celebrate the big bash. So, choosing the essential wedding favors and wedding party gifts should be fun to create a lasting memory forever. Two to four months before your special day, you should choose your gifts for the Maid of Honor, Best Man and other Attendants. **End Summary** Topics: wedding favor]]> wedding favors]]> wedding favor ideas]]> wedding party favor]]> unique wedding favor]]> wedding favor box]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Essential Wedding Favors is a company founded by Paul Darch and Tracey Spencer in 2006. Wanting to provide a bride and groom a source to find as much information about planning their wedding, inspired them to create a website dedicated to just that. http://www.essentialweddingfavors.com