Archive for the ‘Ceremony’ Category
When two people get married whether in a civil ceremony or religious one, it is called a wedding; these days it is no longer required for the partners to be of the opposite sex. Whatever the background and history to marriage, it is still a legal union between two people; a legal document called a marriage license must be signed before the law recognizes a couple is married. The man getting married is called the groom or bridegroom to give him his full title and the woman the bride; once they are married they known as the wife and husband.
Church Weddings
Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Traditionally the church is the most popular venue, where the ceremony is presided over by a Christian priest. The traditional white wedding as we know it is really only a service that is popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and some other Commonwealth countries.
Multiple Ceremonies
A rare type of marriage is where two separate couples decide to marry at the same time; typically, a person with a brother or sister might plan this type of occasion with that sibling.
Destination Wedding Ceremonies
These days it is easy for couples to arrange a wedding in another country and have the guests travel to them with the honeymoon continuing afterwards; destination weddings automatically conjure up exotic countries but it could just as easily be a themed wedding in Las Vegas to qualify for that title.
Activity weekend Weddings
Whilst it is quite normal for the Irish to have three day weddings, more couples are taking the hint and having theirs over a weekend which gives them more time to enjoy the occasion. Those with a themed element can also be very successful and the activity can be either built into the day or over the course of a weekend. This is quite a good idea especially if the bride and groom have similar interests as both they and their guests can stay at the same location.
Online Ceremonies
Still in the early stages of evolution is the internet wedding where the couple is married online; internet based specialists are already available to help organize your ceremony. An internet or online wedding can also refer to a situation where a couple may broadcast their marriage to friends and family in other parts of the world.
City Hall Services Elected and appointed officials can carry out a marriage ceremony which is usually called a civil wedding. These ceremonies do not normally make any reference to God as they are a legal ceremony only. Often, this type of service will take place in a judge’s chambers, town or city hall or any other specially designated place.
If you live in a Christian country then you will recognize many of these wedding traditions but there are many more types of ceremony available around the world.
Wedding day is such a nice day you have been waiting for. Planning a wedding can be as much fun yet stressful if this is the first time for you. There are so many details you need to prepare besides of just thinking of walking down the aisle and say “I do”.
Make a good communication with your spouse-to-be and get the best of you and your partner of how you both want at your wedding party.
The first thing you need to choose is the wedding theme and place where you would like to have your wedding. Whether you want it traditionally and takes place in the Church, or take it modern way, and choose beaches or city hall as your favorite place to celebrate all the joyful moments, the best thing to do is to communicate it so that you will reduce any kind of miscommunication between you and your spouse-to be. Then make a list of details that you would like to have. Planning a wedding can be as simple as you can get, especially if you want a simple wedding and celebrate it only with closest people, or if you hire a wedding organizer to help you out.
There are many aspects to a wedding day that can make or break the whole experience for the bride, the groom, their family and their friends. For the main wedding event choosing the right venues, opting for the most appropriate clothes, and getting the wedding catering just right should be considered absolutely critical to arranging the most enjoyable and unforgettable day. The catering should be enjoyed by all the guests, although the bride and groom do have the ultimate say in what they want to eat.
Experience
When looking for a catering company, look for one with experience not only in general catering but in catering for weddings too. Dont rule out the extra special caterers that are willing to turn their hand to a wedding day banquet but if all else is equal then the service with wedding experience will usually be your best bet.
Budget
Budget is obviously important. While the wedding day should be the biggest and most special day of the happy couples lives they shouldnt have to pay for it for years to come. Check the standard menus for any company you consider and then see if they will cater to your needs and to your budgetary constraints.
Certificates
Do ensure that the catering company you choose has suitable health and safety, and cooking certificates. You want everything to go smoothly on the big day and by ensuring you work with professionals that know what they are doing will help you in this respect and give you the peace of mind that you need.
The Menu
The menu you offer will be scrutinised by your guests, believe it or not. Many will expect beef and chicken to be offered as pretty much standard but there are methods of bringing the cost down if necessary. You may want to offer a fish dish for those that love their seafood and you should never forget a vegetarian option otherwise any of your guests could be left with nothing to eat.
Wedding Catering
Of course, a professional caterer will be able to advise you on all of the important factors to consider with wedding catering. They will ensure you havent forgotten anything and should go the extra mile to make sure the wedding catering for your big day is just perfect.
Most brides and grooms don’t think about wedding insurance, or if they do, they look at it as an extra expense that probably won’t be necessary. In most instances, it isn’t necessary. Most weddings go according to plan. Vendors deliver what they are supposed to, the dress is ready on time and the venue is ready for you as you show up. That’s most weddings.
Health problems on the part of the bride or the groom can necessitate a rescheduling of a wedding. Many vendors will not refund deposits if that happens. Health issues could include a stroke, or an accident. Even though this isn’t the fault of the wedding party, vendors are busy and they can’t always accommodate problems like this.
Another culprit for ruining wedding ceremonies is weather. A sudden storm blows in and the wedding party can’t make it to the venue. Torrential rains or snowstorms can cause flights to be delayed or canceled. Hurricanes and tornadoes can destroy a venue. It’s nice to be able to have recourse if this happens and to know that you won’t be out any money for something you have no control over.
Construction can cause noise and dust concerns. However, if you’ve booked the wedding location and structural repairs need to take place, the wedding location does not necessarily have to refund your money as long as they still provide a place for the wedding. Protect yourself against this with wedding insurance.
Sometimes during the wedding reception, people get a little too joyous and things get broken or damaged.
Replacing a stained carpet can cost thousands. With wedding insurance, the wedding party is covered. If a chair breaks, or a mirror gets cracked, you won’t have to let it ruin your wedding.
The wedding cake is often the focal point of any wedding reception. Some wedding planners think that the cake is the first thing you should choose and then you should build the rest of the event around that design. Before the bride and groom arrive people often mill around the wedding cake table to get a look at the cake. It is often one of the only things in the room that they can admire until the honored guests arrive. You should try make your wedding cake memorable and consistent with the theme and colors of your wedding.
Even though many people choose to keep the same theme or color scheme going with their cake as was seen in the wedding ceremony, that is not absolutely necessary. You can decorate you wedding cake any way you like. Some people simply choose a funny cake topper to add some of their personality to the cake while others come up with elaborate cake designs. Both a simple and an elaborate wedding cake can be beautiful.
When considering what kind of cake batter you will use in your wedding cake, try to consider the tastes of your guests. While it is your day, you do want your guests to enjoy it too. Try to pick flavors that are appealing to almost everybody like yellow, white, or chocolate. Even if your favorite kind of cake is banana, many people might not like that. If you have your heart set on some exotic type of cake, then you can have a small personal cake made for the bride and groom or even a separate groom’s cake.
The cutting of the wedding cake is a traditional part of most wedding receptions. The bride and groom make the first cuts of the cake and feed each other some of the first piece. Some people will smash the cake into each others faces while other swill feed with a fork.
There is no right or wrong way to participate in this ritual, but the couple should decide ahead of time how they want to handle it so that there are no hurt feelings or misunderstandings. Another traditional associated with the wedding cake is that the bride and groom are supposed to save the top layer of the cake to eat on their first wedding anniversary. So, when you are considering how big of a cake to get for your reception, remember not to include the top layer in the slices available.