Shopping Your Flower Girl
February 24, 2010 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Wedding Party
Flowers girls range in ages and size, and so do the dresses! Some brides will have the flower girl dress be a replica of their own. Some will have the color of the dress match the bridesmaids. Even others will have a white dress with a touch of color to accent the dress or shoes. [...]
The Perfect Wedding Registry
September 27, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Registry
One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is creating the wedding registry. While a few brides and grooms may like to be surprised at the “thoughtfulness” of their guests, most prefer to “help” their guests out by suggesting the things they actually need. Some people may think it is selfish to register [...]
Write the Perfect Thank You Note
September 27, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Traditions
When you were planning your wedding you probably had a small list of things to do when you arrived home from your honeymoon. Most likely the task of writing your “Thank You” notes is on that wedding planning checklist. However, writing “Thank You” notes is not required throughout our lifetimes as it [...]
Procrastinating Bridesmaids
September 27, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Party
You picked your favorite girls—the women who will be your bridal party and represent you on your big day! You have picked your favorite dresses. Everyone adores them. The colors look fantastic, the style will be flattering to everyone’s body type, and you are just sure everyone will get along. There is only one problem. [...]
How to Enjoy the Children
September 27, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Guests
Some of the most beautiful and memorable sights at your wedding may be the actions of the children you allow to participate in your special day. Whether it is how they walk down the aisle or how they behave at the reception, children can usually provide some extra wedding day smiles. However, to make the [...]
Wedding: Moms Role and Advice
September 27, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Party, Wedding Traditions
During all the hubbub of planning the wedding bride’s often need someone that will provide unconditional support and sage advice. While the maid of honor and bridesmaids have their own responsibilities, there are many times when a bride just needs a mom around. Whether you are the bride’s mother, mother-in-law, or someone close enough to [...]
Renewal Ceremonies
September 27, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Ceremony, Etiquette
An increasingly popular trend is renewal ceremonies – a couple’s re-pledging their commitment to one another. This may be on a special anniversary, such as your 10th, 25th or 40th, or at any time in the marriage. For couples we didn’t have the means to throw that big, lavish wedding, this is an opportunity [...]
Choosing the Bridal Party
September 25, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Party
You have just become engaged, and it is now time to choose your maid of honor. But when do you ask her? It is a tough question. Nevertheless, the even tougher question becomes “Who do I choose?” Time after time, many brides have chosen a friend, family member, or co-worker to “stand up” at their [...]
Asking for Money Instead of Gifts
September 25, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Traditions
There is a lot of debate of late about the tastefulness of giving money as a wedding gift versus buying something off of a registry. This debate has led many couples to add requests for money to their invitations or wedding websites. However, some guests find the requests tasteless. So, if you are one [...]
How to Cope with Rude Guests
September 25, 2009 by The Wedding Wizards
Filed under Etiquette, Wedding Guests
You spend a lot of time planning the wedding, and you hope that the day will be really beautiful. However, sometimes your guests have other plans to add stress to what is supposed to be a wonderful wedding day. Here are some ways you can easily cope with some of the most common guest-related wedding [...]
