December Wedding

Most couple want to get married in December. Because this is the month for Christmas season. They want to share their vows with the happy spirit of the month. Most common motif during this month are red,gold,silver,green and blue. They usually follow the colors of Christmas. Decorating the church gives them a less work because Christmas decoration is already present. Few flowers and ornaments for enhancement are needed for final touch. Festive foods in reception were followed the traditional Christmas servings like turkey and ham. Giveaways or favors still have the touch of Christmas in colors or decoration. Wedding gowns are done in traditional way. Wedding held at night gives an advantage for dramatic look because of the Christmas lights seen everywhere.

Bridal Want Ads

I saw this today on McClatchy blog: China Rises, which is usually about Chinese life and his adventures as foreign correspondent. Today he’s talking about an interesting section in the Indian paper: The bridal want-ads:

Some friends chuckled the other day as I rummaged through the Sunday Times of India and pulled away an eight-page section entitled “matrimonials.”

It is a little window into India, shedding light on the economic and social hopes of the families of would-be brides and grooms who take out personal ads to look for marriage partners.

Forget about the usual acronyms of U.S. personal ads, with the heavy overlay of sexual innuendo and orientation.

In India, the lingo is about a transaction of a different nature. Potential mates are described as “boys” and “girls” even if they are in their 30s and 40s. Women are described as “very qualified” and “issueless,” though I can only guess at the latter. Ads boast of salaries, graduate degrees, skin complexion and resident status abroad. Parents seek “alliances” rather than marriages.

Here are some examples:

“Looking for a very Beautiful, Fair, Slim and compatible girl with family values. The girl should be at least 5’5” Tall and from a respectable and well-connected family for Handsome Punjabi Khatri boy 38/6ft/US citizen, Electrical and Computer Engineer and Masters of Management from Top US Schools, President and CEO of his own Multiple Business. The Boy is on a very short visit to Delhi.”

Read the rest (it’s SO worth it!) at McClatchy blog: China Rises

A friend of mine getting married

A friend of mine is getting next week. I truly congratulate him on the phone in advance. Last time, he called me up, ask me if I can attend his wedding ceremony early in the morning. Because according to Vietnamese tradition. Groom’s family and Bride’s family have to get together in the morning, exchange the rings and pay their respect to their elders in the both side families. He asked me if I can attend to observe. I declined it, due to the reason it will be too early, and I don’t speak VietNamese.

He will be the first one among 4 of us to get married. He was a good person with a lovely wife I guess. I actually never met his wife, but he posted his wedding photos on the facebook.com. I saw them, and they are great for each other. I will definitely dress up myself to attend his wedding. He was a good friend of mine during college years. Now, time flies, he is getting married, unbelievable. For me, I am still single, and I hope that I will meet the person of my love too. Sometimes, I was so jealous on others who find their soul mate at last. For me, it was just a hard - to - achieve task to do.

Interfaith Wedding

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Engrish Proposal

I saw this today on the Engrish Brog:

I recently received this cute email from a happy woman named Christin

My boyfriend proposed to me last
weekend after 7 years - we frequent a local sushi restaurant in our
area a few times a month (sometimes more), so it was very fitting that
he popped the question at the sushi place.  The miss-spelling only
added to the charm of it all, I just had to share.

Let’s happy marriage!

I would have said yes, too. Sushi and jewelry, what’s not to love?

Via An Engrish Engagement… | Engrish Brog

Budget Wedding

Wedding is the most promising day that a woman is waiting for in their life. The groom to be wants to grant their bride’s wish or come up with something special. But the problem is that having a wedding is expensive. From the gown to the caterer, it cuts the large part of your budget. The solution s to improvise and a well plan wedding. You can find a designer that offers a cheap or within your budget service. You can also buy a ready made gown and have it adjusted to your body measurement. For your entourage, you can rent a gown for them instead. There’s also an option that they buy their own gown that will serves as their gift for you. You can also cut the giveaways or find a cheap supplier one. You can also schedule your wedding in the morning so that the caterer will prepare a breakfast for your guest which cost is cheaper. There lots of things to do have a wonderful wedding that’s within your budget. Be creative and resourceful.

Right Suppliers

When preparing your wedding you have to consider the right supplier.How can yo know if they are the right one for you and what’s the important of finding one? Most suppliers are feeding you the right information of promos and discounts and quality service at first. Their goal is to get you as their client. Being busy with anything else, you are being deceive with the things they offer. But you have to take precaution. Always check their background and their previous clients if they are satisfied with their service. Make a little research. When you choose one, always study, double check and read the contract. And before signing it discuss it to them for recap. Through this, things will be clear in terms of their service and delivery. Because there are some suppliers delayed their service delivery after the event like the photo and video services. To avoid headache for this, try to delegate works from your family members or friends. But make sure that for every transaction they made you are there present.

Getting Engaged

Getting engaged is a major step forward for any relationship and being engaged means preparing for a lifetime spent together in marriage. Any thoughts of pursuing other relationships are tossed away. Doubts regarding the level of commitment, trust, and intimacy between the partners should be resolved. In effect, engagement is a preparatory stage before marriage.

Besides enjoying the satisfaction of being in love with each other, it is important to examine your goals. You’ll need to understand how your goals fit in with those of your partner. For example, if you want to have children and raise a family, it’s important that your partner wants the same. This is also to know if the person you are engaged with is the one you’d like to spend the rest of your life with.

A lot of planning takes place between the two partners after the marriage proposal is accepted. In the short term, most of the planning is devoted to the upcoming wedding, reception, and honeymoon. In the long term, factors such as having children, buying a house, and other plans are considered. There’s a dramatic change in perspective between the two partners as they move from a dating relationship to planning their lives together.

Getting engaged is an exciting, and sometimes daunting, stage before marriage. By remaining communicative, loving, and considerate toward each other, both partners can approach their marriage confidently with anticipation for what lies ahead.

Bridal Shower!

I’m hosting a bridal shower this Saturday. It is very very informal but I know we’ll have fun. My friend got married today and I wanted to congratulate her by having a get together with the girls! Upon speaking with the other girls we decided to make some fajitas. On Saturday I plan on buying chicken, beef, avacado, sour cream, flour tortillas, wheat tortillas, shredded cheese, tomatoes, and I think that’s it. Since a few of my friends are also pregnant, I’ll probably buy that virgin daquiri mix you just blend with ice and water. Those are so tasty.

See, a bridal shower doesn’t have to be games, prizes, expenses, decoration, hassle, or invitations. Sometimes all it requires is a couple of informal phone calls, text messages on the cell or walking to your neighbor’s house to give them the heads up. Don’t stress if you can’t plan the most absolute perfect party alive.

Just get some close friends together, cook a yummy meal and sip some margaritas. Simple! yet fun

Free Bridal Jewelry

Raleigh-based jewelry co., Silverland Jewelry is offering free bridesmaid jewelry for a lucky winner!

To enter, just sign into Facebook and fan Silverland Jewelry’s Facebook page. Free to enter! The winner will be chosen randomly from the list of fans on Dec. 12th, 2008!

Winners get a two-part set (earrings, necklace or bracelet: pick two) for each of their three bridesmaids, and winners can choose the bridesmaid set from the Silverland Jewelry bridal sets shown here or here.

Via Collection Quest

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