Easter

It's Good Friday

and Easter weekend!

We, here at The Wedding Guide,

want to wish you and all of

your family a wonderful Easter

however you choose to celebrate.

We will be having fun being together

with our family and that is our favorite

way to spend any Holiday!

Until next week...

March Weddings

Can you believe it is only
one week before Easter?

This is a great time for a
spring Wedding!

March is still considered the
“off season” so as a Bride you
can take advantage of reduced
rates by having your Wedding
this month.

In Southern California we
don’t usually need to plan
around harsh weather.

This weekend is going to be warm and sunny,
perfect spring days. This is absolutely the
best weather for your Wedding.

In the summer months, it is very hot for you
as a Bride with your gown and veil. You want
to feel fresh on your Wedding day, and not hot,
sweaty and sticky. Not to mention all the men
in tuxedos. Keep this in mind, especially if
you are planning to have an outdoor Wedding.

If you are having an outdoor ceremony or reception,
you must always have a back-up plan in case of rain,
strong winds, or intense sunshine.
This means either a room at the site, or a rental
company who can tent your event. In your planning,
you want to think of the comfort of you and your
guests, as well as the food, cake and decorations.

Enjoy the weekend, and a warm
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the
Brides and Grooms getting married
in March!

photo by:
http://www.harrisonpiperphoto.com

Spring is Here

Today is Saturday,
the first day of
Spring.
And, what a wonderfully
warm and beautiful day
it is!

A day like today reminds me
of why we live in sunny,
Southern California.

You should be outside
enjoying the sunshine
instead of being inside
on your computer!

I am having issues with my computer.
So many that it needs to go in for
repair. That is never fun.
It's means a lot of extra work
to back up all your information,and
hope that you don't lose anything
important. And, going without your
computer is impossible.

I would say that is a good excuse to
sign off and go enjoy the rest of the
day! I suggest that you do the same,
and come back to your computer after
sunset. It will still be here, patiently
waiting for your return...

Think of a Wedding in Ireland

Irish Toast

Health and a long life to you.
Land without rent to you.
A child every year to you.
And if you can't go to heaven,
May you at least die in Ireland!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle
because of its beautiful green countryside.
Rolling farmlands, which are mainly pasture,
cover much of the central part of the country,
and mountains rise near the coasts.

Large numbers of young people in Ireland once remained
single and lived with their parents until they were over the
age of 30. Farmland and jobs were scarce, and few young
people could afford to marry and raise families. However,
marriage practices have changed, and today young people
marry earlier than they did in the past.

The Roman Catholic Church has long played a major role in
Irish social life. Almost every Irish city has a Catholic cathedral,
and nearly all the towns and villages have a Catholic church.
Most people attend church regularly.

Many of the Irish enjoy visiting their neighborhood pub (public house).
People gather in the country's pubs to drink beer and whiskey, talk with
friends, and listen to music.

The favorite alcoholic drink in Ireland is beer. A type of beer called stout
is especially popular. The Irish use barley malt to make Irish whiskey,
a world-famous liquor. A drink called Irish coffee is made with coffee,
Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and cream.

One of Ireland's most famous dishes is Irish stew. This dish is made by
boiling layers of potatoes, onions, and pieces of mutton in a covered pot.
Another traditional Irish meal consists of boiled salt pork, cabbage, and
potatoes.

Many people consider the Irish to be exceptionally warm-hearted and friendly.
The Irish also have a reputation for hospitality, close family ties, and skill as
writers and storytellers.

It sounds like a wonderful place for a Wedding!

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