Not very long ago, people believed in celebrating second marriage as a very low key affair by inviting only close friends and family. It was supposed to be a more formal occasion without any kind of lavish celebrations, especially if the bridegroom or the bride were divorced.

However, it does not hold good anymore as people have understood that there is no point in stopping second time marrying couples from expressing their love for each other and their emotions. They are...

So, you like the idea of a pirate-themed wedding? More and more newly engaged couples do. To make your big day a swashbuckling good time, read on for some tips to help make your pirate-theme dream wedding a reality.

What could be more pirate-inspired than a message in a bottle for your wedding invitations? The message, of course, is your invitation wording printed on a map that leads to the buried treasure (the location of your wedding reception!).

European parchments...

Preparing for a wedding is always a time of great joy and also great stress.  This article includes some tips that would apply to preparing for a marriage anywhere in the world, but is specifically about getting married in Spain, as the Spanish culture, bureaucracy and weather make certain preparations different than elsewhere.

If you plan on having the full legal marriage ceremony in Spain, then be aware that different regions of Spain have different legal requirements...

August can be a beautiful time of year to get married. The hubbub of the June and July brides has passed and you can enjoy a nice quiet ceremony and reception. August is also getting closer to fall so you can take advantage of the summer weather and some of the influences of fall as well.

Invitations
While summer colors are bold and bright, your August invitations can also hint at some rich fall tones. Pick jewel tones with an earthy brown for an elegant look. You might...

So you’ve narrowed down your selection of potential wedding photographers. You’ve now got to decide between two or three. You like their work and they have similar rates and packages. But you still aren’t sure who to hire. The rates are important, yes and of course you’ll want to inquire about them. But once you’ve got a fairly clear idea of the amount you can expect to pay, there are several other things you should make sure of as well...

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If you have time constraints or financial concerns about the cost of your honeymoon, don't worry. You can plan a wonderful honeymoon within the continental United States, instead of traveling abroad.

Though these honeymoon destinations may be less expensive than other options, they can be just as romantic.

Here are some of the top choices for your domestic honeymoon.

Napa Valley, CA
Tour the countryside and visiting the picturesque vineyards in wine...

Weeding for any custom or religion is a movement of joy, celebration and happiness. An event that lasts from months to certain weeks is celebrated in all the custom. Exceptions are certainly there which do not advocate the institution of marriage. Across cultures we see different customs and craze that follow a weeding. The first and the foremost that seeks importance during the weeding are the weeding dresses. The weeding dresses are both designed for bride and the groom. Realizing the...

A wedding is a very special occasion. A couple deciding to live together forever till they live. Make a family, with children who may become leaders of tomorrow in their own fields. As the time goes forward, weddings are losing their special place. Who knows when the newly weds will file for divorce? Earlier it was not so simple. Divorces were not looked at as a possibility to be exercised easily. How does one wish a newly wedded couple?

What are wishes? What is the role of wishes...

When you are planning a wedding, the budget gets strained, and it feels like everybody is just waiting to bill you for more services. Wedding invitations are not to be overlooked; you'd be shocked how much specialized card printers will charge you for them.

Because invitations are for every couple's own events and must be printed in bulk, sometimes they are a huge cost. Designing them at home could save you lots, especially if you go about it smartly. And even if money is not...

I'm sure you are asking yourself just that question, does my event really need lighting? With the economy being as terrible as it is most people are looking for ways to save money everywhere. You are most likely thinking to yourself that cutting out the lighting is an easy way to save some money. Most people feel that lighting isn't a crucial part of the event's decorations. This thought is wrong because lighting can definitely make or break your event. Most people also don't know what...