Zany Bridezilla!

Zany Bridezilla on “Don’t be that bride!”

“This is for the original NUtcracker post. First time on this page… for the record I am paying for my own wedding and have no planner/coordinator. DIY Bride here. If for one damn day I want to be the center of attention.. so be it. A Grand entrance? Of course! A sappy slideshow? Check! (Only 6 1/2 minutes I promise) Sweetheart table? Oh yeah baby!! I will indeed be a gracious host and make sure everyone is enjoying the Filet Mignon I paid for. But hell yeah I’ll be front and center that day… as I would expect my best girlfriend or sister to do on THEIR big day. I’m only planning on doing it once and I’m doing it big. My future husband who is my best friend will be making sure everyone’s glass from the OPEN BAR is filled and everyone will get a good nights sleep in the hotels WE paid for. Not every bride provides things like this (and they damn well don’t have to) Im lucky.. but you know what? They deserve their day too and if they want a 20 minute slideshow… DEAL… enjoy your food and go home and complain to everyone about what miserable couples we all are. Ciao!!”

Seriously, ladies. Don’t be this bride.

Via Don’t Be That Bride: MUSINGS ON THE MISCELLANEOUS: A READER VENTS, AND THE WEDDING FAIRY RESPONDS

“I do” should come from the heart

How many weddings have we attended where most of the couples remained together and stood on their vows?

I have a family relative who wed some seven years ago. She was 29 years old then. Before she wed, she was a loner-type. She never had a boyfriend. She never goes out and socialize until she realizes that she needs to mingle and meet new friends. After college she went abroad to work. There, she tried to mingle with a group of friends hoping to find the right man for her. She started to worry because she’s not getting any younger and scared to live and die alone.

One friend was very close to her and introduced her brother to my relative. That was a few years back maybe 10 years ago. While my relative was away and the guy is back the Philippines, they kept in touch through postcards and letters because internet was not that hip yet before.

Three years later that time, they married. For our relative’s side, we feel it’s too early especially that they haven’t been together that long. It was a long distance relationship. The thing about not having any boyfriend at all for such a long time, women think that when somebody comes, they feel that the man is the ONE without further assessment.

Since our relative was eager to wed because she fears she’s running out of time, we respected her decision. As of present time, my relative is now separated. Their relationship didn’t work out because many differences.

Lesson learned from my relative, never hurry love. “I do” should come from the heart.

My wedding menu

Aside from the vows and ceremonies, what’s serves in the buffet is most awaited by the guest. Yes, some comments from the guests were from the food they ate.So, the organizer or the couple should be choosy at this area.

We also have to consider the complete course; Cocktail, Appetizer, Main Course, and Desserts. Cocktail is only appropriate for dinner time. Omit it if you’re having a lunch time event.

Since that my wedding is a lunch time event, I only have to consider what’s best to serve in appetizer,main course and desserts. I prefer mixed nuts and sushi for appetizers.For the main course, I like steaks,mixed vegetables,Fish fillet and pasta.We have a dessert bar with the mixtures of sweets and chocolate fondue.I also include salad bar in our menu.

I feel fulfilled to see our guests happy with their foods.There’s nothing wrong to please your guests with the food you served. Have a happy eating!

Missed in Wedding Preparations

Planning a wedding takes a lot of time and effort.You have to go to a certain places and check their prices and schedules. Sometimes you have to use all your resources to get the information you want. Based on my experience; I asked my friends and relatives for their referral, check the websites or walk in. If you have limited sources, you will have limited choices. So, we have to be resourceful.

So, what are the things to be considered in planning? Of course on top of this is if it’s fit within your budget.Then, if you like the quality of their service by checking their previous works. Availability is also important.

Since that I have only 3 months preparation for my wedding, my choices are slim.Because most of the suppliers are already booked and unavailable.So I have to stick to those who are available for that day.

I have a checklist. I am focused more on the meal so, I get the best caterer to serve us. Then the known designer for my gown.Since that this happens only once in our life, why not go for the best?I got the best photo and videographer to keep our moments documented.Invitations and cozy reception are also considered.

But what did I missed? The sounds that supposedly gives mood for my wedding day. I forgot to hire a quartet. I thought that CDs as a background music are enough.But I was wrong. Yes, I am definitely wrong.

Wedding Music

i’m helping out a friend in planning for her wedding 6months away. I prepared a list of songs that she might choose or consider for the wedding. I am excited as she is and though I am not one of the bridesmaid, I am more than happy to be the one assisting and helping her out through the tedious preparation process.

for the procession i think cannon in d by pachelbel will do just fine

for the bridal walk, my friend wantes “angels brought me here” by guy sebastian or “ikaw” by regine velazquez. i also suggested only time by enya or ave maria if they need a religious song.

for the marraige vows/rites - i suggested the instrumental version of “the gift” or piano solo by enrico morroine

for the interlude or while they’re having their pictorials, i suggested that they play some of these songs:
one love by the carpenters
say it by voices of theory
from this moment
thank god i’ve found you

for the reception and dinner instrumental classics or kenny g or bossa nova music will surely do.

for my friend’s dance with her dad she wantes “butterfly kisses” which i think is a really lovely and fitting song for father and daughter dance.

and for their first dance as husband and wife, she wants “i’ll take care of you” by richard poon.

so i think i’ve a nice list of songs for my friend. we still have much time to make changes and other arrangement before we finalize this.

Gorgeous, Comfortable Wedding

I have a weakness for bridal photography, I love looking at design boards and inspiration boards and “best of” albums. That said, these might be my favorite.

“The slippers were at the entrance to the room where the dancing took place. They were arranged by size, so all the ladies could find the perfect fit to dance the night away.”

The couple also had a “tie tree” where male guests were encouraged to leave their ties and loosen up! No ties, no uncomfy shoes, what a great wedding! Those are two trends I’m definitely going to steal!

Via THE BRIDE’S CAFE: Christina & Chad: Part II

Jilted Fears

Bride Diva talks about my secret big wedding fear. I have no concerns about if the cake is awful or the florist doesn’t come… those are just funny stories for the kids! But being abandoned at the altar? That’ll never make a good story!

I don’t want to infuse paranoia in anyone, but as the wedding ceremony grew closer I had thoughts in my mind of being jilted at the alter.

It was a completely and utterly ridiculous thought; but I think that all the movies and Bridezilla reality shows put that thought in my mind. “But what if….”

No one wants to be embarrassed and I think that’s one of the most embarrassing things in the world.

I never shared these thoughts with anyone, but I did make use of my cell phone to give me a little peace of mind.

Are you secretly worried about this too? Or is it just BrideDiva and me?

Via Fears of Being Jilted at the Alter | Bride Diva

Hand Ceremony

Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway has a lovely article about including a hand ceremony in wedding vows. It’s beautiful without being overly religious, so it would make a fine addition for an interfaith or non-religious couple who still want a lovely ceremony.

You and your beloved face each other. First join your right palms, and then your left palms. This forms an infinity symbol with your hands, which symbolizes a love that will go on forever.

I love to begin with the sentiment that Shakespeare said, “Now join your hands, and with your hand’s your hearts.” (And in Las Vegas, you can probably find Shakespeare to utter that line himself during your ceremony!)

Then I ask the couple to look into one another’s eyes. There are a number of written/spoken blessings that can be used. Here is one that I have modified from a very, very popular hand blessing that seems to be all over the Internet (not attributed to an author, as far as I can tell):

These are the hands of your best friend. They are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief wracks your mind.

These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.

May these hands always reach out with love, tenderness and respect.

May these hands continue to build a loving relationship that lasts a lifetime.

With eyes locked, and hands linked, this ritual is a beautiful symbol of the union of two hearts, two lives, and two souls.

Via THE WEDDING GODDESS ® - Hand Blessing Ceremony

Wedding Photography Contest

A chance to win free wedding photography!

INSPIRE us: Wedding Photography Contest

Inspire us! Look Photography wants to give away a wedding photography package worth over $5,000 to the couple that has a location and design details that will inspire us. This doesn’t mean your wedding needs to be in Hawaii or Prague - it can be in the middle of Kansas or Ohio - as long as the location is something that will fabulous and interesting. It can be beautiful, rustic, gritty, classic, charming … it doesn’t matter … as long as it is a place that will inspire Tom to paint … that will inspire us to create Fine Art images … that will make our creativity soar.

Here are the details:
- Wedding to take place from January 2009 - March 2010 (as long it is not a date Look Photography is booked or has prior commitments)
- Location to Inspire

Look Photography provides:
- Complete Wedding Day coverage with Vicki and Tom
- Rehearsal and Day After coverage
- DVD of digital images
- Panaromic Film Coverage
- 100 event cards
- Online viewing of photographs at Pictage
- Online sneak peek slideshow on the blog

Bride & Groom provides:
- Travel expenses to/from Ohio
- Hotel for 3 nights
- Rental Car (unless we decide to drive)

To Enter:
Send a detailed description of your wedding location and design ideas. If you have any photos or a Web site, add that as well. The more you can provide the better. Also, send a photo or two of you and your fiance! If you are still narrowing down your location choices - send in your finalists with more details on your plans. Don’t forget your names, date of wedding, and your contact information.

Send to:
LOOKclassic@gmail.com

Deadline:
September 1, 2008

Restrictions:
If you have already booked a photographer - please do not enter. We do not want to undermine anyone’s business.

Via classic bride: Inspire Us: Wedding Photography Contest

Missed in Wedding preparations

Planning a wedding takes lots of time and effort. You have to go to a certain place and check their prices and schedules. Sometimes you have to use all your resources to get the information you want. Based on my experience; I asked my friends and relatives for their referral, check the websites, or walk-in. If you have limited sources, you will have limited choices. So, we have to be resourceful.

So, what are the things to be considered in planning? Of course, on top of this is if it’s fit within your budget. Then, if you like the quality of their service by checking their previous works.Their availability also is important.

Since that I only have 3 months preparations for my wedding day, my choices becomes slim. Because most of the suppliers were already booked and unavailable. So, I have to stick to those who are available for that day.

I have a checklist. I am focused more on the meal so, I get the best caterer to serve us.Then the known designer for my gown. Since that this special day happens only once in my life. Why not go for the best? I get the best photo and videographer to keep our moments documented.Invitations and the cozy reception also considered.

But what did I missed? The sounds that supposedly gives mood for my wedding day. I forgot to hire a quartet. I thought that CDs as a background music will do. But I was wrong. Yes, I’m definitely wrong.

« Previous Page — Next Page »