We all know we have hosted a bridal shower for a friend or a family member before. I think we just do what we figure needs to be done a wedding without a wedding shower is most likely unheard of. (no matter how small or big)
According to Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman "A show is usually hosted by a friend, friend of the family, or the maid of honor and/or bridesmaids. A mother or sister should not host a party where gifts are expected."
Statistic has proven that when a bride-to-be plans months in advance for her big day, not only would she have able time to change her mind many times over but it eliminates a lot of unnecessary stress in the long run. Therefore the thought for today from the "Romance Diva" is "Planning early reduces a lot of unnecessary stress later"
Yes you can choose a male bridesmaid and a groom may choose a female "groosman" as well. I would suggest you both discuss the situation and you both are ok with the idea. In regards to the attire I would suggest that this opposite-gender attendant wear the approprate attire. (dresses for females and suites or tuxes for males) They can stand on either side of the altar.
This sale begins Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. So HURRY!
Today's Sale "Relax at St. James's Club Resort & Spa, Antigua". Guests who book a 2 Bedroom Villa at this stunning Caribbean Resort, and stay a minimum of 4 nights from April 15th to October 31st, 2010, will receive a Honeyscaperate of only $122 per person per night, no meals, based on 4 persons in unit.
St. James's Club, Antigua
Runaway Weddings is delighted to offer you a Honeyscape Wednesday Deal of the Day 24 Hour Sale. Every week you get a chance to take advantage of some great savings. So now you can enjoy a vacation with your family and friends for less. This sale begins Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m.—So HURRY!
Today's Sale: "Relax at St. James's Club Resort & Spa - Anitgua". Guests who book a 2 Bedroom Villa at this stunning Caribbean Resort, and stay a minimum of 4 nights from March 1st — October 31st, 2010, will receive a Honeyscaperate of only $61 per person per night, no meals, based on 4 persons in unit.
This is the Romance Diva saying "Happy Planning"
Can you envision it exchanging your vows barefoot on the beach of Antigua or St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Or your first dance by moonlight on the private island of the Grenadines “Palm Island”. Even your first official kiss as husband and wife miles away from home, to many engaged couples that sounds perfect!!
Now please listen to the Romance Diva as much as I would love to sell you a destination wedding package, allow me to say that Destination Weddings are not for everybody.
Therefore before you commit to a long distance wedding event especially if you are a meticulous and detailed-oriented person here are a few main things you need to take into consideration:
(a) You will not have full control of some of the details of your event you will need to have confidence in your planner;
(b) Your menu for example you can’t taste the entrée twice a week every two months or (c) Harassing the florist to provide you with 5 different centerpieces or floral arrangements samples because you can’t make up your mind on which will work best for your event. Maybe a long distance wedding event is not for you…….
However if you have made up your mind and you are ready to run with the idea then here are a few tips to consider when establishing a Destination Wedding Event budget.
a) Include transportation to and from your event location
b) Do visit your wedding destination site prior to your event
c) Hotel accommodation and expenses for any vendors that might travel with you (photographer, officiant, musicians)
d) Also hotel accommodation for any of your guest who would like to travel but can’t afford it.
Once you have the confidence that you have a budget you can work with, start sending out save-the-date cards. If your guest needs to book flights and accommodation, you need to give them advance notice to arrange their schedules and maybe make use of those frequent flyer miles they have been saving.
This is the Romance Diva saying Happy Planning
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