Archive for April, 2009
Three basic wedding hairstyles
Any bride knows that deciding how to wear her hair is a big decision. Of course, the veil design will be a big factor in how the bride wears her hair, but there are other considerations like what styles are popular right now and what will suit the dress the best. In the end, though, [...]
Purchasing Diamond Engagement Rings
Purchasing a diamond engagement ring is a tricky affair because you want to maximize the ring, but maintain a budget. Here is one way to go about getting the best diamond engagement ring you can afford. It’s time to do some diamond shopping. You have decided to pop the question to your girlfriend (or maybe [...]
Wedding Etiquette Advice
There are many different forms which a wedding can take. It can be as formal as one desires or as casual as one may like. The truth of the matter is that whether the wedding is formal or casual, wedding etiquette still applies. It is important that couples who are getting married follow specific wedding [...]
Bachelorette party
A bachelorette party, hen party, hen do, or hen night, is a party held for a woman who is about to be married. The term hen party or hen night is more common in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, while the term bachelorette party is more common in the United States. The term stagette is [...]
A Cruise for Your Honeymoon
Taking a cruise for your honeymoon provides an opportunity for you to start your married life in a state of relaxation by exploring the unknown and enjoying all the amenities a cruise has to offer. Cruise lines are building bigger ships every year and with the additional ships, they are vastly expanding their ports of [...]
Bridal shower etiquette
Many different customs have developed in different regions and social groups. But the basic format has been relatively unchanged for generations, and emphasizes traditional gender roles. Sociologists like Beth Montemurro note that the ritual of the bridal shower “socializes women into the hyper-feminized traditional wife role,” with its emphasis on the future role of the [...]
Bridal shower
A bridal shower is a gift giving party given for a bride before her wedding. The custom originated in the United States, although the first stories about these events have been known to originate in Brussels, Belgium around 1860. It remains a primarily U.S. and Canadian practice. Showers are usually coordinated by the bridesmaids, who [...]
The Perfect Wedding Dresses
Whether you’re getting married for the first time or the second time you’ll want to have the perfect wedding dress for your big day. This means a lot of planning as you shop ahead of time, looking at as many wedding dresses as you can before finding the right one. If you can afford it [...]
Planning Your Wedding Ceremony
Although the main format of weddings is standard, many couples like to change some aspects to personalise the ceremony, and the presiding official should be able to give you some guidance on this matter. Some people like to write their own vows,