Sunday, January 27, 2008

Wedding Registry Checklist: Setting a Pretty Table


Now that you've gotten over December shopping fatigue, it's time to head back to the stores for something fun: registering! Seriously, everyone I know has had a blast. Once you get that power registering gun in your hand, there'll be no stopping you, as you jump from section to section adding fine china and a new big screen TV. Later, there'll be time to get rid of the beer cozies and talking picture frames (what were you thinking!?!?). Just to make sure you don't miss something important in your sugar-fueled registry fun, check out this new wedding registry checklist for the dining room. It will make sure you actually get the important things, like plates. Or, if you'd rather, you can just eat off the beer cozies for the rest of your married life.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

First ten steps for brides and grooms


Congratulations! You're about to embark on two amazing adventures - the first, of course, being your life as a wedded couple and the second being the exciting, yet often overwhelming process of planning a wedding. A wedding will probably be the biggest and most involved party or ritual either of you have ever put together. Before you get overwhelmed, take a deep breath, then do these ten things.


1. Enjoy being engaged

Jump up and down saying "We're engaged!" Stare at the engagement ring. Take the time to write down in detail how you got engaged. Contemplate the wonderful things ahead of you. Take pictures of yourselves with the engagement ring. Kiss each other a thousand more times.


2. Tell your parents

You should tell your parents of your impending nuptials before anyone else.
(Unless of course, you are estranged.) Both of you should be present and ideally you will tell them in person - they'll have a chance to see your happiness up close, look at the rock, and start talking about the wedding. Traditionally the bride's parents know before the groom's do, but any order is really fine. Then share the news with a few close friends - the ones who are likely candidates for maid/matron of honor and best man, or definite attendants in some capacity.


3. Purchase a journal if you don't already have one

This will be a time of ten thousand moments you won't want to forget, as well as some frustrating times that you'll need to vent about, and not necessarily to your partner. The journal you keep while planning your wedding will not only help you through this time, but it will be something you cherish for the rest of your life. If you're internet savvy kinds of folks, you may also consider doing this journaling online at a site such as Livejournal.


4. Announce Your Engagement

Tell everyone the good news! There are many ways of doing this, and no way is more correct or better than another. Click here to read about engagement announcement etiquette and see samples of engagement announcements. Consider:
Announcing your engagement in print publications
Mailing announcements to your family and friends


Creating a wedding website


5. Set the Date

One of the most important decisions you will make as you plan your wedding. Not only will it be the first question everyone will ask you, but you'd be surprised how difficult it will be to make any progress on planning your wedding without knowing the date. Check out my page on setting your date for tips on how do to so.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

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COOKING CREATIONS202 WATSON CR LEBANON TN 37087 (615) 453-8334Catering to suit the clients needs. At Cooking Creations we believe when it comes to your special event, that there are no rules! However big or small your event is, or however unusual the theme may be. We cater foods and themes to personalize your needs. Food is our specialty.

THE CATERING COMPANY850 HILLWOOD BLVD. SUITE 6 NASHVILLE, TN 37209 (615) 352-0527A full service gourmet catering company, we specialize in small dinner parties, cocktail buffets, wedding receptions, and corporate events. With expertise in fine party planning, we are known for our innovative menus and stylish presentations. We believe in using the highest quality foods and providing gracious service. We gladly customize menus for any meeting or social event.

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Thursday, January 10, 2008


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What is a Wedding?

A wedding is a ceremony that celebrates the beginning of a marriage or civil union. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. In some countries, cultures and religions, the actual act of marriage begins during the wedding ceremony. In others, the legal act of marriage occurs at the time of signing a marriage license or other legal document, and the wedding is then an opportunity to perform a traditional ceremony and celebrate with friends and family. A woman being married is called a bride, a man called a bridegroom, after the ceremony they become a wife and a husband, respectively.
Nuptial is the adjective of "wedding". It is used for example in zoology to denote plumage, coloration, behavior, etc related to or occurring in the mating season.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008



What Are WedRoles?
It is true! Everyone at the wedding plays a role. The bride, groom and officiant are the obvious ones. The Ring Bearer and Flower Girl are also important. We are here to help one and all!

The Bride
Many would argue the bride is the star of the show. True or not, there's no doubt it's her big day. A bride has so many details to consider, from making the best choices in her attire, her attendants, accessories and vendors to understanding the feelings of her friends and family. We put it all together here to help make her big day her perfect day.
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Your bridesmaids should be your allies, so make the most of them. Celebrate your relationship with them. Know how they can help you. And learn to deal with problems that sometimes arise.
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The Best Man can play a very important role, and help the wedding day go smoothly. Morale support, transporting the groom, organizing a bachelor party, even paying the various vendors. We hope these articles can help.
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