Aug 24

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Wedding Ceremony

Wedding is a singular moment in the history of a person, marking a new beginning for years. Millions of people in different lands celebrate this in extraordinary ways; Selecting floral arrangements, creating atmosphere through music, preparing a celebratory meal and most importantly, choosing the perfect venue. Wedding are much more than invitations, décor, entertainment, fineries and clothes. It is first of all the bondage of two hearts and mental compatibility. Families play a major part in weddings. Traditions and ceremonies are integral part of the wedding factor.

Getting married is one of the most significant events of your life as a couple and we believe that your ceremony should reflect everything that is unique about you and your relationship. It is not simply a union of bride and bridegroom and exchange of vows and rings, but start of a bond between two families and their cultures. During the wedding a number of religious rites are performed in the presence of family deities to take their blessings.

Determining your type of wedding ceremony is one of the first decisions you and your new partner will have to make. It’s easy if you have similar religious backgrounds, but if not, you need to both be happy and comfortable with the wedding ceremony choice you make.

The Wedding Ceremony Program also ensures the delivery of the perfect details of the time and location of the various events to unfold at the wedding ceremony to the prospective guests. And what’s more the Wedding Ceremony Program also provides you, your family and your close friends with a lovely souvenir and keepsake of one of the most important events of your life.

A Wedding Ceremony Program usually comes in very handy for most of the guests a lot of traditional rituals and rites are performed before the main day occasions. Though these rituals may differ as per different races and cultural groups they are given utmost importance. However each of the custom has one thing in common and that is to prepare the bride and the bride groom for the auspicious marriage day.

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. You and your bridal party making a grand entrance and walking down the aisle. But what will you choose for your wedding ceremony music? Music has the power to set a mood, evoke emotion, and give moment cohesiveness.

Bridal music has to be appropriate for your wedding theme and the atmosphere you are trying to create. There are numerous times during the wedding and related events that will call for music. These include the wedding ceremony itself, the first dance of the bride and groom, the introduction of the wedding party, the cake-cutting ceremony, the garter toss, the father daughter dance, the mother son dance, and more. The music can be strictly instrumental or can include some vocal numbers. Some fun wedding songs will tend to be slow and motional while a few will be more on the upbeat side.

Wedding programs are one of the little details that add that extra special something to your big day. They are not only a record of your ceremony; wedding programs help guests feel included and understand what is happening, and they introduce your bridal party.

Aug 10

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A wedding entails lots of fun filled moments, finger licking food, drink and loads of merriment. A wedding is a once in a lifetime opportunity so you want to give it your best shot. These days the latest trend is destination weddings. If you are son going to enter marital bliss here are some destinations which can give a sensational start to your new life. For those of you who are adventure freaks and love traveling here are some tips to plan your ceremony.

If you are planning for a destination wedding get a detailed knowledge of all the aspects of the marriage. Take help from an experience planner who has all the knowledge and expertise to make your event a grand success. Research your way through destination guide books and be net savvy about the things which need to be done. Leave nothing to chance.

More and more couples are letting their imagination go wild as they are choosing exotic locales to tie the nuptial knot. The preferred destinations are wild, romantic beaches, a tropical paradise or a romantic city of their dreams. The choice depends on your personal style taste and your budget.

Destination weddings are non religious civic ceremonies which are held within hotels besides an infinite pool, besides a roaring sea, historic building etc. If you plan to get married in a foreign country you have to follow the marriage laws of that country. So also you have to do the formalities of marriage when you are back in your country. If you are ready to go that extra mile, you can take the vows in the land of your choice.For U.S and Canadian citizens, the sought after destinations are Vegas, Hawaii, Florida and the Caribbean. Europeans are choosing the Mediterranean destinations such as Greece, Cypress and Italy. Australians head off to exchange the vows in places like Fuji and Thailand.

Destination weddings can be completely different in style. In Santorini, Greece you can marry outside on the edge of a volcano spurting out hot lava In Dominican Republic you can have the ceremony besides a hotel pool with a picturesque view of the ocean. In exotic locations such as the Seychelles and Mauritius you can be ferried to a deserted island for your celebrations. The pristine beaches offer its unique charm and majestic appeal to your ceremony.

Cancun in Mexico gives you ideal destination for a grand shindig. A mountain ceremony can be held in the glaciers of Alaska where you can reach by a helicopter.Getting married in India can be a totally new experience. India offers the best and varied wedding destinations.

You have a plethora of choices. You can host the event on mountain tops, sandy beaches or the grand palaces. Enjoy the ambience of the majestic Himalayas with beautiful valleys filled with flowers, pine forests and the chill in the air. The added advantage is you and your guests can enjoy trekking, river rafting and similar adventures. The beaches of Goa have a lot to offer sun, sand and sea. Have the feast on a private beach. You can have traditional Goan dance and a Goan cuisine for your guests.The state of Rajasthan enchants with its music, folklore, sand and culture. You can marry in any of the historic palaces which echo the rich cultural heritage and archeological marvels of India.

The Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur plays host to celebrity weddings. The Rambagh palace in Jaipur is also a sought after destination. In these palaces you can enjoy the rich cultural diversity of India. The bride and the groom will feel like queen and king. Torch bearers escort the couple to the mandap and the ceremony begins with the chanting of the holy verses from the Vedas.

The palatial homes offer regal attention, perfect epicurean delights and fantastic decoration for you and your guests. You can have a breathtaking fire work display at the end of the ceremony.

Destination weddings add that element of adventure, travel and excitement to your wedding celebrations. So go ahead, and choose the best as, sky is the limit.

Aug 3

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A brand new beginning, a new episode and there you are ready to take the wedding vows. A wedding in today’s scenario is going through a transition stage. People wish to make their wedding unique and a lot more memorable. Change is the law of nature. Styles and trends keep on changing with time. Variety is the spice of life.

A lot of new trends are being seen in the big weddings.People are opting for outdoor weddings. It can be in a farm, vineyard, garden or simply the comfort of your backyard. Outdoor setting adds an element of nature and adventure into the ceremony. Eco friendly wedding is the new buzz. Theme wedding is up for grab these days. The sought after themes are beach theme, Valentine, Christmas, fairytale theme etc. The bride’s trousseau is witnessing new patterns. Ball gowns are back. Long romantic dresses of floor length size are in. Dresses with flowing soft fabric, ruffled hems, satin sashes at the waist, delicate floral patterns are preferred. Dresses are having overlays of soft fabric like chiffon, tulle and lace. Gowns embroidered with crystal and cubic zirconium remain hot favorites. For cool weather velvet, faux-fur, pashmina and shawls are chosen. Strapless attires or one shouldered gowns are also trendy. Shorter trains and veils are popular. Birdcage veils are the new thing in. The vintage look incorporates a jewel embellished clip or a feathered headpiece. Pearls, rhinestone and crystal are popularly used for jewellery The popular hairstyle these days is, to wear it in long romantic waves or have it pulled back loosely. Putting silk flowers or hairpins brooches and hair veils is also preferred.

For the wedding bouquet brides are choosing more showy ones with lots of flowers and beads, brooches, pearl crystal, rhinestone embellished ones. They want more rustic and elegant look and also want their bouquets according to the theme so they are incorporating shells, feathers, berries and pinecones to them. Rose remains the preferred choice but lilies, tulips and orchids also find a place. Silk flowers are also liked for their versatility and natural look.The decoration is also being done up differently. Bright jewel tones are the new fad. Rich gem colors such as plum, navy and amber back. Black has also made a comeback. The patterns that pep up your decors are polka dots, checkered, damask, gingham etc. Table overlays with these patterns are an instant hit. The decoration is also being experimented upon according to the theme. Unique vases filled with glass marbles, sea shells, crystals etc are being used as centerpieces. Disposable cameras are being placed on each table to capture some cherished moments. Diamond confetti, Chinese lanterns and chandeliers are adding the zing to the reception.Lighting transforms the venue into something magical. Different hues of light add just the right kind of ambience to the event. Aromatic candles are adding the element of love and romance in the air. Dove and butterfly releases add excitement to the gala.

Wedding favors form an integral part of the function. Unique, useful and memorable favors such as a hand made card, photo frame, seeds and bulbs of plants, chocolate, decorative pieces etc are popular.Two tiered wedding cake decorated with beautiful icing and shells are being used. For the wedding ring the diamond ring continues to be the hot favorite but other precious stones such as ruby, emerald, turquoise etc are also in demand. Some couples incorporate stones in the wedding band. The latest rend is to embellish three stones in the band which symbolizes the future of both spouses that are being made one.

Couples are changing some of the norms of the ceremony. They are writing their own wedding vows, face the guests during the ceremony, pay for the wedding and decide upon minute details themselves. Saving money is always in style as they say and quite apt. Couples are racking their brains on ways to save some of their hard earned buck. There are choices galore .It is up to you to choose the best for yourself and make your wedding a unique and memorable affair.