During the wedding reception it falls to the father of the bride to kick off the speeches. His speech normally involves talking about his daughter, the (by now blushing) bride.

The father of the bride then usually hands over to the groom to make a speech, who makes it on behalf of the bride and himself. As he is making the speech on behalf of both of them he should start his speech with ‘My wife and I’. However more and more these days the bride opts to make her own...

From the moment your guests receive your invitation to when they leave the reception with a favor, you want them to know that it is your wedding!

Invitations: Go online and pick out colors that match your wedding, write your own invitation with wording and text that reflects your personality. While it is traditional to use an italic font and formal wording, is that really your style? Make it fun and personalized, it is in fact your...

Spring is a season of new life and new beginnings so it is only natural for spring and weddings to go hand in hand. While the bride will most likely be looking her best in the traditional white dress, her bridesmaids can wear the hottest colors of the season. To find out which are the most popular colors for a spring wedding bridesmaid dress, one only has to look to nature to see what is in bloom.

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There are few days that compare to your Florida wedding day, especially if you are the bride. Typically, this is the day you have been waiting for all your life and you want to make sure it is an unforgettable experience. To make sure you make the most of this special occasion, take advantage of a Florida beach wedding . Most Florida beach weddings are romantic and they have became a great destination location for beach weddings. Many brides and grooms will travel from many...

What is Body Language?

More specifically what is the proper body language to deliver a wonderful wedding speech?

Body language includes eye contact, facial expressions, hand gestures, your stance and your movements around the stage.

The use of body language is a personal preference.  It is not something that should be forced as it is simply an outward expression of an inner feeling.  The audience will detect faked or timed gestures.  Physical...

There are many different ideas when it comes to wedding invitations, so it is important to look at the style that fits best, before you decide which invitations to send out. Wedding invitations are an important part of the wedding planning process because it provides your guests with valuable information about the ceremony. These ten commonly used invitation styles can help you find the best choice for your wedding.

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The traditional themed wedding...

You’ve now taken the plunge and said you to his marriage proposal. You’re excited but have some trepidation about the next step. Embarking on wedding preparations can be a daunting experience. But don’t worry there is help at hand. This beginner’s guide to wedding planning will give you a good starting point for planning the biggest celebration of your life.
The First step is to consider the date. Do you want an autumn wedding or do...

When we put all the things we need to do before the wedding day, the wedding cake, the flowers, picking out the rings, finding a reception hall and the list seems endless, we often neglect the need to stay in shape or to get in shape for the big day and the life that follows. So when we do our planning we should include a wedding weight loss plan right alongside the how to decorate plan.

Many newly engaged women decide that they can lose weight for their...

Along with the beautiful summer weather comes another wonderful wedding season. This is the time of year when literally thousands of weddings take place. While weddings have not changed much over the years, there are always some noticeable trends that come into play. Everyone wants to do something a little bit different, if only to add an element of individuality to their wedding ceremony. Some of this year's biggest trends have to do with the creative use of color in attire and in...

An increasing trend when planning for a wedding is the inclusion of small gifts and wedding favors, which can be taken home after the celebration. These gifts are often inexpensive, but the impact that they can leave on your wedding guests is significant enough that they should remember your wedding for quite some time. Although having wedding favors and small gifts available to guests is not necessarily a new concept, the popularity of these gifts has caused a surge in the number...