Terrific Bachelorette Party Gift Ideas
March 11, 2010
Finally, a night out with the girls, and what a better reason to go out with the girls than an opportunity to celebrate a friend who is getting ready to tie the knot. A lot of brides today are having bridal showers where they can receive gifts from the registry and possibly more personal gifts from people like their mother, grandmother, or mother-in-law, but they are also having bachelorette parties which is time for a bride to get together with her best gal pals and not only have a fun time, but receive some sexy gifts she didn’t want her mother-in-law to see. So, if you want to get your bride a sexy gift that she will truly appreciate and enjoy, here are some great gift ideas.
1.Lingerie. This is usually at the top of every bride’s want list when it comes to gifts for their bachelorette party. Some bride’s are even creating wish lists for lingerie on popular lingerie sites such as Victoria’ Secret and Frederick’s of Hollywood to give their guests a better idea of what they want. If you feel uncomfortable purchasing actual lingerie, you may consider getting them a gift card to a lingerie store.
2.New perfume or body lotion. Nothing will help your bride to feel sexier than a seductive new scent. This is a great gift, especially if you know your bride and her perfume tastes pretty well. There are lots of great places online to purchase perfumes and body lotions such as Beauty.com or Sephora.
3.Candles. Why not get your bride to be just the right little something that will set the perfect sexy mood in her home or bedroom. Candles are always a great gift and they come in some many great scents and sizes. If you decide to purchase pillar candles instead of candles already in vases, be sure to purchase something for the candles to sit on to help make the purchase more convenient for your bride.
4.Gift certificate for a massage or facial. A great gift to help your bride feel sexy is to give her the gift of pampering. A massage or facial will be the perfect stress relief and break for your bride’s hectic wedding plans. You can take the gift certificate for a massage to the next level and purchase a gift certificate for a couples massage, maybe even at the place where the couple will be spending their honeymoon.
5.Indulgent treats. A gift of chocolate, gourmet coffee, or other treats loved by your bride is guaranteed to be a welcomed gift. A gift basket of goodies is another great idea! Get a basket and fill it with all your bride’s favorite treats to give her a little something that is just for her and help ease the stress of all her wedding planning.
6.Bath gift basket. A relaxed bride is a truly sexy bride, and nothing will help your bride feel sexier than a few little things to help her feel relaxed and pampered in the bath. You can get a basket and fill it will some bubble bath, bath gel, lotion, face mask cream, and even a soft robe. These gifts are sure to help her relax and recharge.
7.Bachlorette party scrapbook. Wondering what to do with all those great pictures you took at the bachelorette party. Well, why not create a crafty and unique scrapbook with all the pictures? A scrapbook is sure to be the perfect gift to help your bride never forget such an exciting and fun night.
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Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Wedding Ideas
March 11, 2010
If you have an Irish heritage or you just think St. Patrick’s Day would be a lucky day to have your wedding, you are probably at a lose on how to plan a classy, elegant Irish celebration that is fitting to your wedding day dreams. Well, here are some great ideas to help you make your St. Patty’s Day wedding as lucky as a pot of gold.
1.When you are picking colors for your wedding, green may not be on the top of your list. But, when you are planning a St. Patrick’s Day wedding, green is the best color to use for this theme. The plus side is that there are so many different shades of green to pick from a shamrock green to a dark, hunter green, so finding a shade that looks great on everyone in your bridal party shouldn’t be a problem. You may even want to mix it up and use a bunch of different shades of green that compliment each other.
2.When you are choosing a design for your wedding invitations, you may want to go with a Celtic knot or cross as the focal point of the design. You could also incorporate the Celtic knot or cross into the rest of your ceremony maybe in a wax seal for your programs, or as the decoration for your wedding cake. You may be able to find some napkin holders that have a symbol of the knot or cross on them. However, you choose to use it, it is definitely one of those extra little details that will pull everything together.
3.When selecting the music for your ceremony, some traditional Irish music would be a perfect touch to your special day. Not only is Irish music romantic and beautiful, but also its instrumental ballads will add just the right touch to take your St. Patrick’s Day wedding from clash to class.
4.When choosing the foods for your reception, don’t feel like you have to go all out with the green food coloring. Why not take a different approach and serve traditional Irish dishes such as Irish stew, bacon and cabbage, coddle, bread pudding, and soda bread. Of course, no Irish wedding celebration would be complete without some green ale!
5.A great idea for wedding favors would be to purchase some four-leaf clovers off line and give them your guests as they leave. Another interesting twist on the “green” would be to give them small potted plants with your names and wedding date on the side. This is something they can take home and plant and it symbolizes your growing love for each other.
6.When you are decorating you could use greenery, white Christmas lights, and candles. This is sure to set the right mood for your ceremony and reception. Don’t be afraid to use colors like white and yellow to help contrast the green, and to incorporate those colors into your floral arrangements. Maybe you and your groom could stand in front of a huge Celtic cross wrapped in greenery and Christmas lights while you say your vows? Whatever you choose, don’t be afraid to get creative and do some research to pull lots of ideas from traditional Irish weddings.
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Ideas For Your Totally “Green”, Earth-Friendly Wedding
March 11, 2010
If you are an environment conscience bride, you may be consider a way to have your wedding be completely eco-friendly or you may just be looking for some ideas to help you and your guest produce less waste therefore lessening your carbon footprint. Well then this is the article for you! Here are some great ideas to make your wedding not only beautiful, but also a little kinder to mother earth.
1.Biodegradable, 100% recycled, or tree-free wedding invitations are definitely the way to go. You can find lots of beautiful and modern styles available in these forms from several stationery suppliers, so you may consider using one of them to set the tone for your earth-friendly day. Another great idea is to create your own wedding website. This is a great place for guests to RSVP and find out all the information they need like ceremony and reception locations, wedding registries, etc. without you having to use a lot of extra paper in your invitations to get the information out. You may also consider using a popular avenue like Facebook or MySpace to invite some of your guests. This will eliminate the needs for a lot of paper invitations, and some of your more tech-savvy friends may respond better to an Internet invite than a paper invite.
2.When choosing eco-minded favors to give your guests you may want to consider sending your guests home with a tree of your choice that they can plant, or maybe you can send your guests home with little seed packets of your favorite flowers or plants. You can also look into purchasing place card for your reception that can be taken home and planted because they are made out of seeds and biodegradable materials. Another great idea is to make a donation to a charity in honor of your guests and make a little note at the bottom of your ceremony programs or your reception menus.
3.When it comes to flowers, most brides don’t want to sacrifice because flowers are usually a huge part of every bride’s day. Well don’t worry; you can still be eco-conscience without the sacrifice. You could consider purchasing your flowers from a local florist that grows his/her own products or get their products from a local, organically grown garden as a great, earth friendly choice. If your really daring and you have some time, you might consider planting your own bulbs and growing your own flowers or you can choose you use biodegradable silk flowers, maybe even a combination of the two to get the full floral effect you are seeking.
4.If you want to take your eco-friendliness to the next level, you may consider purchasing a once worn, previously owned wedding gown. Ebay is full of them, and you might be able to find one you like at your local thrift store. Another great idea is to consider buying your gown from a foundation like Brides Against Breast Cancer, which donates the proceeds to help women with breast cancer. If you decide to buy a new dress, you may consider donating it a foundation like this when you are done. Brides Against Breast Cancer gives wedding dresses to women in an effort to fulfill their wishes to have a wedding day.
5.When it comes to the food for your reception you may consider donating the leftovers to a local soup kitchen instead of just getting rid of them. You may also consider having all the decorations on your cake to be completely edible and you will want to use biodegradable place setting or fine, reusable place settings to eliminate waste. You should even provide recycle bins for cans and glass containers used for soda and liquor.
There are lots of others way to be eco-friendly on your wedding day, and all you have to do is do your research and patronize venders that use earth-friendly products and who are committed to make your “green” wedding a success. Don’t be afraid to get creative and let your guests know what you are doing. By publicizing your desire to “go green”, you may be encouraging other up and coming brides to do the same thing.
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Giving Back to Mother Earth Through Your Guests: Eco-Friendly Wedding Favor Ideas
March 11, 2010
The wedding favors are usually a last minute thought of every bride. In the middle of planning their whirlwind wedding plans, wedding favors may seem like a minor detail, but especially if you are an eco-minded bride then there are lots of ideas out there for simple, easy, earth-friendly wedding favors that are still classy and elegant in their own way. Here are some ideas to help you choose the most creative, eco-friendly wedding favors for your reception.
1.Tree seedling favors. Did you know you could buy tree seedlings from the Arbor Day Foundation for about $3.00? That’s cheap when you consider how much you would spend on non-earth-friendly favors. The tree seedlings are two years old and the come well packaged, so you don’t have to worry about a mess.
2.Soy candle favors. If you are truly eco-conscience, then soy candles are much better that paraffin or beeswax candles. They also have the advantage of burning cooler and longer, and you can usually buy soy candles a lot cheaper than any other type of candles.
3.Handmade stationery set favors. Handmade stationery can be purchased at many fine stationery stores and they are made out of biodegradable materials and many are made with wildflower seeds.
4.Small potted plant favors. Sending your guests home with a gift that just keeps on giving is the best type of favor. Visit a local nursery or farmer’s market and purchase small flowers or other plants and plant them in small pots. You can even hand paint your names and wedding date on the pot to give it an added personal touch. You may even consider attaching specific care instructions for the particular plant you’ve selected such as what kind of light they prefer, how often they need to be watered, etc.
5.Flower seedling packet favors. Why not purchase some personalized seed packets and fill them with your favorite type of flower or maybe a type of flower you used on your wedding day? Wildflower seedlings are also great because they don’t require much attention and they can be planted anywhere.
6.Cup o’ tea favors. You can purchase personalized packets of tea or you can buy organic tea bags from your local super market or health food store and put them in pretty little packages for added effect. There is nothing more relaxing than a cup of great tea, and this is a favor everyone is sure to appreciate.
7.Gift of scents favors. Another great idea is to make satchels or potpourri bags full of organic herbs. You can choose herbs like rosemary, lavender, or rose petals, or you can get creative and create your own mix. You can attach a card to the bag that says your names, wedding date, and a brief history of your chosen herb and what it represents.
8.Charitable donation favors. Another great, eco-friendly gift is to make a donation to a charity of your choice in honor of your guests. Even if you just donate $1.00 per guest, your donation could add up to anywhere from $100 to $300 depending on the size of your guest list. You can find a list of great charities online or maybe ask around to friends and family and see if they have any charities that hold a special meaning to them. For instance if your grandmother has/had breast cancer, maybe you could make a donation to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, or if children tug at your heart strings, maybe you could make your donation to Feed the Children.
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Having a Wonderful Positano Wedding at Positano Town Hall
March 11, 2010
A Positano Wedding is one straight from a fairy tale. Positano is such a picturesque place that even the famous author John Steinbeck described it as “a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.”
Positano is the best known village in the Amalfi coast for romantic weddings. It is truly a sight to behold with its white and pastel colored houses clustered together on a steep terraced hillside. With bright and sunny skies overhead and the blue green waters of the ocean below.
It was once a fishing port of the Amalfi republic during the medieval times. A relatively poor fishing village during the first half of the 20th century. But because of published articles about the beauty and splendor of the place, tourists began to flock to Positano. Tourism is its major industry. Most tourists, who come to visit, fall in love with the place and eventually dream of having a Positano wedding.
Featured in several films like “Only You” and “Under the Tuscan sun” to name a few, primarily because of its panoramic view and dramatic coastline. Positano has also inspired singer and songwriter Shawn Phillips to compose some of his best known works while living in the island. Even Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones wrote the song “ Midnight Rambler” while on a vacation there. Little wonder then why there are a lot of women who wants a Positano Wedding.
Positano Weddings are usually held in the terrace of the Town Hall and is officiated by the Mayor. A really magical setting because the terrace sits on the very top of the hill and all around it are the magnificent views of the ocean and the really beautiful sunrises and sunsets that is simply breathtaking. There is also a another venue just in case the weather turns out bad, still in the Positano Town Hall but indoors with charming interiors. It is a scenic location that would forever be embedded in one’s memory not only because of its beauty but also because of the festive mood that can be readily felt when in Positano.
One of the highlights of a Positano Wedding is its pictures because of the colorful location and original structures dating way back. Couples are also toured around Positano while being photographed so one is assured that every moment is captured. I am pretty sure you would agree that being able to capture everything on this momentous event such as the happy and excited smiles, the tears on the faces, the kiss, the cutting of the cake, the dance, etc is one of the most important thing that we should never forget. These pictures will forever be passed on to later generations and most probably become an example for future weddings in the family.
A wedding is one of the most momentous occasions in one’s life. And one could never go wrong with having Positano wedding. For a truly remarkable wedding, come and celebrate it in Positano.
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Let the Air Out of This Wedding
March 11, 2010
There you are at the alter with your new bride to be listening to the long-winded preacher go through his eloquently prepared speech. He is just about to get to the good part when suddenly, your stomach cramps up and you know…, I mean, you just know that you are about to pass some of the most noxious and disgusting gas imaginable. How you know is easy, because, like an idiot, you went out last night and sowed the last of your wild oats. That means you drank so much that you are still over the legal limit and its been 18 hours since your last drink. You find yourself wishing that Taco Bell did not have an all night drive through and wish you had not polished off twelve of them.
The empty bottle of pink, cherry flavored stomach medicine laying on the bathroom counter will do nothing but add a slightly cherry-ish tinge to an otherwise deadly fume and at this point, the only thing you can do is bend over and clutch your stomach, and your butt cheeks. But you can’t do that in the middle of a ceremony that will remain in your wife’s keen memory for the rest of your short and painful marriage should you blow wind and kill all the guests on this side of the church.
What can you do to prevent or at least minimize the damage? Here are a few tips at damage control because short of sticking a roll of quarters in a very uncomfortable place, in public, you are about to embarrass yourself.
One thing you can do is cut it loose. Just let it go and then quickly step back and glare at your best man. This technique, known as deflection, is the same technique you used on the school bus as a child when you wanted to embarrass your best friend who is now your best man. He will know what to do if he is still sharp. He will turn and glare at the unsuspecting groomsman next to him. This may actually work if your soon to be wife has the I.Q. of a muskrat and is deaf on the right side.
Another option is to ease it out and pray for a silent passing that is not so potent that it fuses the sand in the beach wedding favors or wilts the wild flowers on the summer wedding favors. A silent passage allows you the opportunity to take a five count before dramatically sniffing the air and looking around as if you smell smoke and are trying to locate the fire.
There are a few things you have to remember when deflecting a butt bomb away from yourself. Fisrt of all, never and I mean never deflect, even in the slightest way towards your new bride. For one thing, she will never forgive you and ca dial a divorce lawyer faster than you can say I’m sorry. Most important, if she does forgive you, which she won’t even if she says she will, revenge is a dish best served cold. Women know cold, brother, you don’t want to go there. Your apt to wake up on your anniversary with the twins in a sling. You cannot deflect towards the preacher either. Accusing a pastor, rabbi, or priest is out of the question, period. I think that it is a law, written or not.
Your best option is to just grin and bear it. Make your apologies, hope for the best because if she loves you, truly and deeply loves you, she will be embarrassed for you, and forgive you. But don’t hold your breath. Well…, you might have to.
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Chose Your Wedding Planner Wisely
March 11, 2010
If you are lucky, you have a committed and talented family member that is eager and chomping at the bit to plan your wedding for you. Most people are not that lucky and will have to get out there and find one. Choosing a wedding planner is not as easy as opening the phone book and calling the first number listed although you could go that route and you might even get lucky enough to like that individual. The odds, I am sorry to say, are against it. A good wedding planner knows that you and he or she will have to form and emotional bond in the short time you will be together and you both will need to feel that bond on your first meeting.
This is a person who will come into your life and make help you make some of the most important decisions you will ever make. The wedding planner will be the maker or breaker of a wedding and a good one embraces this responsibility. They look forward to the challenge and they understand the gravity of the commitment.
Interview, interview, interview, and you cannot go wrong. A good rule of thumb is to meet with at least five event planners before you make a decision. If you find that it is a tough decision to make then you are doing something right. Let your heart help you make the decision or even better, let your heart make the final choice. That is usually the right thing to do.
Do not be afraid to ask for references and even quiz the wedding planner to test their knowledge. You do not want a planner that does not know the difference between beach wedding favors and summer wedding favors. You also want your planner to know the vendors you may hire by name. If, when it is time to talk about caterers, the planner pulls out the yellow pages and asks you if that would be under food or catering, you probably made a bad choice.
Wedding planners should come highly recommended. When they supply references, check to make sure that the references are actually married couples who used the planner and not just friend earning a few quick reference bucks. (It happens) One good way to tell if you have a reputable wedding planner is the way they interact with the vendors you will involve in your wedding. Call around in advance and get over the phone quotes to see if your planner is getting you better deals in person.
Once you have a good wedding planner, trust their instincts as well as your own. If they have been in the business for any length of time, they will know the tricks that will save you money and make your wedding an affair to remember. A good wedding planner makes between two and three thousand dollars per wedding and to many people they are well worth the money. Of course, the least expensive way to go is to plan your wedding yourself but only if your negotiating skills are very sharp. Part of a wedding planner’s job is to get you the best service at the best price possible. This is how they make a living and most of them are very good at what they do. The most important thing is to find one that you like and with whom you are comfortable.
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Obligatory Wedding Pranks
March 11, 2010
When a man gets married, it is obligatory that his friends play a couple of practical jokes on him. That is, after all, what friends are for. Men look at this ritual as a kind of payback or punishment for leaving the pack to go out on his own with “a woman” who will now stand between them and their friend. The new wife is not deemed as the enemy, per say, but she is on the other side of a fence which they cannot cross. Gone are the days of all night rambles without repercussion.
There are many tricks and pranks that are standard procedure and are usually expected. The mystery of when is the only element of surprise left for these traditional pranks. The best man, however, is allowed one original prank before the invisible line is crossed. Only the best man or best friend of the groom is allowed this leeway and anyone else who attempts it — has crossed the line and will be severely chastised by the group. He becomes an outcast of sorts for an indefinite and unspecified period of time and the group knows only by instinct when that penalty period expires.
One of the traditional pranks is the greasing of the doorknobs of various dwellings owned or occupied by the husband to be. Large amounts of Vaseline are applied to the doorknob causing extreme difficulty in turning the knob to enter or exit. Another such original prank is the fake wedding favors, which could now be deemed as unique wedding favors as they consist of a package or condoms, a deck of naked lady cards and various other small items of a sexual nature all tied up in a nice little gift bag and placed before the bride and bridesmaids seats along with a fake invoice with the company logo of the original wedding favor supplier. This causes the bride to think that all the guests received these items and the shipper made a terrible mistake.
Toilet paper is another favorite prank when the friends of the groom get together and TP their buddy’s yard. In the wedding tradition, which differs from the Halloween trick, vast amounts of toilet paper are used and a thorough job is complete, usually late at night while their friend is asleep. This wedding prank can be carried out up to one week after the nuptials. Usually the TP party occurs while the couple is off on honeymoon.
The coup de resistance, as it were, is the best man’s prank, which can be quite original. My personal favorite the cricket joke, as it is both funny and embarrassing for the happy couple. It is vital to know what vehicle they will be using providing they will use one at all to go on the honeymoon. During the wedding or ensuing reception, thousands of live crickets are placed in the vehicle. When the newlyweds get in the vehicle and drive off, they do so to the tune of crickets noisily protesting their new home. It is hilarious to see them pull up to a red light next to other cars or even better, a police car, with crickets chirping so loudly that they have to blast the stereo or endure the laughing stares of strangers.
When your friend gets married, take your time and come up with something really original and unique. He may act upset at the time, but as soon as you are together without the new wife, he will appreciate you for it.
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The Last Moment
March 11, 2010
His hands were suddenly clammy and felt tingly cold. He could feel the sweat oozing from every pore on his body. There was a very irritating twitch that had developed in his left eye, which was now keeping a beat of which M. C. Hammer would be proud. He did not know how he was going to get through the next few seconds of his life without passing out. The world seemed to swim in and out of focus as he swayed unsteadily on his feet. People he knew and some he did not, although he was sure he should have, were staring at him in anticipation. He knew he should at least make the attempt, but he did not think he would make it.
“This is it.” He thought. “This is the moment I have dreaded all my life. The end is finally here.” He tried to speak but his saliva had dried up and all he could manage was a croaking sound. As he glanced around him, he could see the concern in everyone’s eyes. Some even registered alarm. He knew he had to try. Even if it killed him, and he thought that it actually might but he had to try. “I absolutely, unequivocally must find a way to miraculously survive this,” he thought, “Everything is hanging on what I do now. They are counting on me which means it’s all riding on this one moment.”
“One,” a sudden stabbing sensation pierced his chest. He could feel his pulse start to palpitate. For a brief moment, he thought he might actually pass out. “Two,” the pressure in his chest increased. He realized he had not taken a breath in quite some time and all the blood had rushed to his head, which felt the size of an enormous, hot air balloon. “Three!” He drew in a deep lungful of air and steeled himself. At first, absolutely nothing at all happened. He was sure his throat had seized and he would be completely immobilized like this forever. Then, at last and with great relief, he heard his voice boom through the room. It reverberated violently off the walls. An infant, somewhere in the large crowd started crying, startled.
“I DO!”
Music started playing and the preacher, looking very relieved, pronounced them man and wife. He kissed his new bride hello, and his old life goodbye. The guests, also relieved, crowded forward to congratulate the happy couple. He realized then that he had made the right decision and after all was said and done and the newlyweds had departed in their white limousine as the guests lingered, but only long enough to comment to each other what a lovely ceremony they had witnessed. They slowly left the chapel with their spring wedding favors and their garden wedding favors in their gaily-decorated packages and they all went home.
The pastor and his wife stood in the empty chapel surveying the left over decorations and little white specks of rice on the carpet. “For a moment, I thought he was going to bolt and I wondered,” the pastor’s wife commented as she put paper plates into a plastic trash bag. “Why do men have such a hard time with commitment?”
The Elderly pastor stopped trying to untangle the vacuum cleaner cord and sat down in the first pew. “My dear,” the elderly pastor began, “I thought you would have figured that out by now. I’ll explain it to you but you might not have the right genes to get it. I believe you have to have a certain level of testosterone to understand.” He reached up and loosed his tie before continuing. “You see, men can comprehend what is wrong and what is right, but unlike women, we can’t figure both, at least, not at the same time. I guess you could say we are like the moon, sometimes we are full of light, and we shine brightly. During that phase, we see the good in everything. Sometimes we have no idea what we want and that is the phase in which we are more like the new moon. You cannot see the new moon because the earth blocks the sunlight. So you could say that when a man is like the new moon he is there, he is just not too bright. Our young groom today was like the crescent moon. Half of his soul could see his lovely bride before him; the other half was not very bright. Fortunately, his bright side kicked in and it turned out okay.” The pastor’s wife slowly shook her head from side to side. “You must be a new moon tonight because you’re making no sense at all.
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A Wedding Vow is Sacred
March 11, 2010
A Wedding is a sacred ritual in which two people in love make a vow before God to love one another and share their life together. It is also much more than that as we promise to obey and respect each other. Marriage is a sacred trust that should never be entered into lightly and yet some people will put more thought into buying a car than whether they should get married. They do not consider that they are devoting a lifetime to another person. This is such an awesome responsibility that it staggers the mind.
This kind of commitment is made everyday as people in love tie the knot and move forward with the hopes that their lives together will be rich and fulfilling. Hope springs eternal in the human heart when it comes to matters of love. People grow and change and with any luck, they will grow together rather than apart. There are so many things that could happen that can affect a marriage that it has to have a good, solid foundation of love if it is to have any chance to succeed.
It is sad to think about how many marriages fail when they start out so well. Some couples will never get past the first five years before they have drifted or grown apart. They do not realize that you have to work together every single day to make a marriage work. If they think the most important decision they will make is what kind of bridal shower favors to get then they may be doomed already. Wedding shower favors are important but the most important decision you will ever make is to get married and everything else is a distant second.
Of all the things that will strengthen a couple’s decision to get married, the wedding is right up there at the top of the list. It does not have to be an expensive, all out affair. Even if you get married without a wedding in the middle of the night with a justice of the peace, the important thing is how you remember it. Will you remember the flowers and the food, or will you just remember the look in your bride’s eyes. If you remember the love you feel for the person you are marrying more than the wedding itself, you are off to a great start.
A wedding is a great statement of love and how you are committed to each other but it is not the love itself, nor is it the commitment, which comes from your heart not your wallet. Two people in love will not care as much about the size and cost of the wedding as the look in each other’s eyes when they say their vows. That is not to say that the wedding is not important at all because it is. It is just not as important as the love you feel for each other.
When you are one hundred percent sure that you are in an all time, one of a kind, spend your life together kind of love that will last a lifetime, then go for it and plan the best wedding possible. Start building those memories that will help to strengthen your marriage and your love. Stand before God and your family and friends and say those magic words that will carry you through the rest of your lives. Everyone who attends and some who do not are praying for you and your lives together.
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