Wedding Fun Facts

Fun Facts

ALL BRIDES STAND TO THE LEFT!
There used to be a good reason for
the bride to stand at the altar at the
left hand of the groom and on the way
out of the church, to be on his left arm.

It was not just a meaningless matter of
etiquette. It enabled the groom to keep
his right (and sword) hand free to defend
his bride and himself from attack and capture
by jealous rivals.

BRIDAL PHOTOS: The first photograph of a bride
was made in 1854 by a pair of ‘daguerreotypists’
named Southworth & Hawes. Have you selected
your Daguerreotypist yet?

THE TOAST: In days of yore, a piece of toasted bread
was placed in the bottom of a wine goblet which was
then passed to every guest. The last to receive it was
the honored lady. She ate the wine soaked toast and
received everyone’s compliments. The custom of sharing
a drink then became known as a toast. The traditional toast
to the newlyweds is “Health, Wealth and Happiness.”

Wedding Consultants and Coordinators

Planning and coordinating
your wedding will be so
fun and easy, right?

Wedding consultants/coordinators
are usually considered luxury services,
but are in fact as much of a necessity
for a wedding as a professional DJ, florist or baker.
Yes, you could hook your portable music player up to
the sound system and have your cousin push the buttons.
Yes, you can go to the wholesale district, buy a truckload
of flowers and arrange them yourself the day before your wedding.
And yes, Aunt Mary can bake her famous lemon cream cake and swirl
little rosettes all over it. So why not also have your recently
married sister (who will only be 7 months pregnant at your wedding)
coordinate it, since her wedding went beautifully? Because
that's not the kind of service you need on your one day to shine.
A product is a product, but professional service is what makes
the difference.

Walking with you through the process of planning of Your Day,
addressing every detail and ensuring the least amount of friend,
family, and hair-loss possible is what wedding consultants do best.
We allow for all of your loved ones to celebrate with you, not work
for you, on your wedding day by providing you with a team of quality
professionals to carry out the flawless execution of your plans.
Planners can be there from the beginning to answer any questions
you may have, and stay with you until the last light goes out and the
hall is empty.
We've seen what works and what doesn't so your wedding doesn't
end up as a case study in “What Not to Do”. Our job is to make sure
every element of your Wedding day - the most important day of your
life - goes As You Like… If you don't remember anything going wrong,
then we've done our job just right!

So rather than trying to do it all yourself or stressing your family
and friends, make sure you budget for a consultant. Your peace of
mind is worth every penny.

Plus you won't have that little worry wrinkle in the middle of your
forehead in all of your pictures!



written by Donya Vaughn

http://www.asyoulikeservices.com

What Getting Married Means

Getting Married Means You'll Have

Getting married means you'll have
Someone's hand to hold,
Even when you're feeling sick,
Even when you're old.

It means when you sit down to eat,
Someone will be there,
So you won't have to tell your day
To an empty chair.

It means that you can have some kids
Just like a mom and dad,
And play with them all afternoon,
Except when they are bad.

It means that when you need some help,
Someone will help out,
Someone always near to you
So you won't have to shout.

But best of all is when it's time
To turn out all the lights:
You won't have to be alone
Those long and scary nights.

So even though you don't have toys,
You don't have to care:
Once you're married you can be
Each other's teddy bear!

Copyright by © Nicholas Gordon

http://www.a-weddingday.com
photos by Harrison Piper Photography
http://www.harrisonpiperphoto.com

California Weddings in 2010

Hi!
Wow, is it the middle
of January already?!!

It’s time for me to get
back to doing my weekly blog.

With the Holidays, and working
on the 2010 issue, getting the
book ready to print, it has been
a very busy end of the year for us.

Now, January is an even busier month!

‘Tis the season for Bridal shows.

This is a great year for a Wedding!

Now is the time to do your planning.

We will be attending several Bridal shows every
weekend in January and February.

As a Bride, you should attend a couple of shows,
and enjoy being “a star for the day”.

Check out the list of local Bridal Shows on our
website at: http://www.weddingguideonline.com


Please come by our booth if you are at a local
Bridal show listed on our website, to pick up a
copy of our brand new 2010 issue of The Wedding Guide,
and to say “Hi!” to whoever is working at our booth.

I will be attending most of the shows myself, but when
there are two or three shows on the same day, either my
husband and daughter, or a friend will be at some of my
booths handing out books at the conflicting shows.
I would love to meet you!

Above is our cover for our 2010 issue.

Remember to always BRING ADDRESS LABELS to the shows to
make your day easier.



On a personal note:

My daughter just turned 15 last week.
What people say is so true, she is growing up way too fast
for me.
It’s hard to believe that it has been fifteen years since we
were blessed to have her come into our lives!


With this crazy weather I hope everyone is staying warm and dry.

I wish everyone who reads this, a very healthly and happy 2010!

And, CONGRATULATIONS BRIDES AND GROOMS!!

Until next Friday...

Debbie

Weddings At Sea

An afternoon of sun
and sea, is there
anything sweeter in
Southern California?

The most unique
wedding ideas are
sparked by your
imagination, and
not by tradition.

Invited guests are welcomed onboard by the uniformed Captain and Crew.
They are greeted with smiles and warmth by the professional
staff on duty for your big day. The Bride is sequestered in the Bridal
Suite while guests enjoy a stroll on the deck, or visit the bar prior
to the ceremony.

Once ready for departure and all guests are seated, the ceremony
commences while cruising the tranquil waters of Marina del Rey.
Sparkling chandelier overhead, white lights around the deck and
fragrant flowers reflect your style, warmth and romance during
the ceremony amongst loved ones.

Afternoon cruising offers your guests the opportunity to experience
the full beauty of the Marina with stretches of lavish residences,
and the hundreds of sail boats cruising the main channel.

Either married by one of our uniformed Captains or a minister
of your choosing, the smooth marina setting reflects the natural
elements of beauty in the harbor and allows for your guests to
experience the Southern California Coast while enjoying your Wedding.

For more information on how you can "Cruise through Your Wedding"
please visit:
www.fantaseayachts.com

Weddings With a Theme

Theme weddings have become
very popular over the last
decade.
In fact, 40% of couples will
choose to plan their wedding
around a favorite theme.
Some of these themes are
simple like beach weddings
and others are more extravagent like
getting married at a ball park or exchanging
rings while jumping out of a plane with their
whole wedding party in tow. Either way, theme
weddings are fun and completely personal.

So how can you pull it off?

A major problem that many engaged couples encounter
when they are planning a theme wedding is that there is
a heck of a lot more to research than just flowers and
place settings.

For example, suppose you and your fiancé both have some
Irish ancestry and have decided that you want to have an
Irish-themed wedding.
How would you know that:

* The traditional color for an Irish bride is NOT green...

* In Ireland, it is good luck for someone to throw an old shoe over the bride's head as she leaves the church...

* There is a right kind and a wrong kind of bagpiper to have play at an Irish wedding...

... and the list goes on!


by Wedding Guide of Alaska

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Are you getting married in Orange County?
Where will you be buying your first home?
Here is a great new service available to help
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A new concept in Bridal Registry.
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