May 24th, 2009 by Aaron H.
Many of those taking on the task of arranging a wedding shower are confused about proper bridal shower etiquette. Are bridal shower favors necessary? How elaborate or simple should they be? Not everyone agrees on the necessity of bridal shower favors. Some believe that since the guests are there to give gifts to the bride, wedding shower favors are not necessary. Others prefer to give out favors as a token of friendship and appreciation. The custom may vary from place to place, but if you’re not sure about whether wedding shower favors are needed, it may be best to choose some simple favors just to be safe.
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May 24th, 2009 by Aaron H.
When planning a wedding shower or bridal shower, the idea of party favors can often be confusing. Are they necessary or not? Bridal shower favors don’t make sense to some people, since the guests are there to give gifts to the bride, not to receive. However, small wedding shower favors can be a nice token of appreciation for a bride’s closest friends. Some consider wedding shower favors to be absolutely necessary, while others see no need. In the end, it is a personal decision, though if you’re unsure what the general custom is, giving out small bridal shower favors is probably a good idea to avoid offending any shower attendees.
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May 24th, 2009 by Aaron H.
In order to thank the guests who came to your wedding, wedding guest favors are given during the reception. Back in olden times the best wedding favors one could get was sugar cubes. Brides and grooms did not have a hard time deciding on what to give because there was only once choice. For those who could not meet the high price, no gifts were given. Nevertheless, these days we have a lot to choose from for the purpose.
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May 24th, 2009 by Aaron H.
Everyone knows that the host or hostess of a party traditionally gives out party favors as “Thank you” gifts to the guests at any party. They are normally small, low cost items that are simply given out to thank the guests for attending. There are different types of party favors for all types of parties, so it should not surprise anyone to learn that there are special favors perfect for a bridal or wedding shower.
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May 5th, 2009 by Sarah Robbins
Dream weddings are the stuff of every girl’s fantasy. She sees her lovely wedding gown and can almost hear the rustle of soft silk and taffeta. She can see her groom, their families, the lovely wedding shoes, the three-tiered wedding cake, the smiling flower girl and the radiant bridesmaids and handsome best man.
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April 17th, 2009 by Jed Elaine
California Marriage Records show marriage license applications and marriages by county, name and date. Public Marriage Records California are maintained by the California Department of Public Health Office of Vital Records. Confidential marriage records are only available through the particular county office which issued the marriage license while divorce records can only be retrieved through the Superior Court of the county where the divorce decree was passed. Because of the California Public Records Act, all public records in the state are accessible by any member of the public for view and copy.
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April 12th, 2009 by PJ Francis
A hot wedding trend this year is planning events that are eco-friendly, also known as “green”. With many more environmentally friendly products available to consumers now, many couples are choosing to honor the earth by having wedding events that are less wasteful; more about giving something back to the earth.
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April 9th, 2009 by Ben Dave
For the purpose of preserving historical Public Marriage Records of Illinois residents, the Illinois State Archives tied up with the Illinois State Genealogical Society in joint effort to compile records of marriages that took place in Illinois from 1763 to 1900. More than a million records have been filed and it is the aim of these two organizations to make them readily accessible by people who want to trace them.
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April 9th, 2009 by A Nutt
Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most important and special days of your entire life. Generally, weddings are highly anticipated and planned months or even years in advance. Much care is taken to ensure that every single detail is just right. From the decorations and flowers, to the music, wedding vows, food and cake - every bride wants everything to be perfect. There are many time-honored traditions that are generally observed (or at least considered) in the wedding planning process. Some of these are very important, (such as the exchanging of vows and wedding bands) and others are more lighthearted - such as the tossing of the bride’s bouquet. Whether you are superstitious or not, some of the more lighthearted wedding traditions may appeal to you. Below is a brief overview of some of the most commonly known wedding superstitions.
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April 8th, 2009 by Marcus John Stephenson
So, you have to make a speech at your best mates wedding and the terror has already set in! Don’t despair; there are a few tried and tested rules that you need to follow to give entertaining and successful best man speeches.
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