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Things to Put in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Jane Martin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:32:20 +0000

Your wedding will be a whirlwind day filled not only with love and laughter but also the unexpected. Make sure you are prepared for any unforeseen circumstances by keeping the following items in a handy bag to which you or your bridesmaids will have access.

-sewing kit
-safety pins
-tissue paper
-lipstick
-a mirrored compacy powder case
-breath mints
-pantyhose
-pen and pad
-list of vendors’ telephone numbers
-bandages
-deodorant
-barrettes and/or bobby pins
-perfume
-eye drops
-aspirin
-glue
-toothpicks
-any prescription medication you currently take
-comb and/or brush
-drinking straws, so you can drink water without messing up your lipstick

This list is far from a complete list, it’s simply a list of the minimum things you should consider adding to your emergency kit. By all means add more items you deem neccessary. Just don’t overload the bag to the point where it will be a real burden for the bridesmaid who will be carrying the bag.

Hopefully you’ll never need to use any of these items on your wedding day, but rest assured you’ll have piece of mind knowing that they’re close by you. And if something should happen, then you’ll be better prepared to handle any situation that arises. You’re then free to return to your wedding and continue celebrating.

You can purchase a special bridal bag to hold these items, but that’s not necessary…especially since you will not be the one carrying it. You can save time, money and effort by using a simple bag. Be sure to designate a bridesmaid to be responsible for knowing where the bag is at all times. It’s best to have a bridesmaid hold the bag as they will be with you at all times, including the photography session.

Wedding days are usually filled with chaos. From making sure the vendors are doing their jobs, to making sure the wedding favors are in place, and making sure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities, it’s easy for a bride to be overwhelmed. With an emergency kit, you can ensure that you can also handle any surprises that come your way.

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Preparing the Opening Comments for your Best Man Toast

Jane Martin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:19:17 +0000

One of the things that would really get you blank the moment you hold your pen, ready to write your best man speech is the first few sentences of your speech. Coming up with your opening remarks is one of the trickiest parts of writing a best man wedding speech.

The opening remark is a critical component of your speech because this is where you set the tone of your speech. Some people would create a big fuss over their opening remarks and start off with an outrageous joke, or a sharp comment or anything that can get the notice of the guests. You might want to save this kind of context for later. Good opening comments should be simple, sincere and suitable. Remember that it’s not your day, so the focus to should be on the newly wed couple, not on yourself

You can start your opening remarks with a courteous tone and gradually add in some funny poems or stories that you might want to share. Remember to keep your jokes safe and clean as not to upset the couple or any of the guests that are present. Obviously, if you begin your best man speech with a sincere tone, then you should end it with the same effect. You should end your speech with gracious comments and congratulatory words. This is often called the ’sandwich technique’ where you can stuff funny antics inside the speech itself and finish and start with a sincere tone.

There are a great deal of things that you can position in your opening statements. Firstly, you need to tell a little bit about yourself so that the entire audience would get to know you. This way, the audience can appreciate what you say Next, you may say your congratulations and well wishes to the blissful newly wed couple. You can also add in your appreciation for having the opportunity to get up in front of such a great crowd and say your piece as the best man of the event.Â

In presenting your best man speech, it is essential that you stand secure. You can only do so if you are prepared for your little speech. This is why you should develop a draft of your speech and practice delivering it days before the wedding. Give extra thought to your opening comments. Practice speaking it to a mirror so you are confident you are getting the tone that you want.

Lastly, if you still have a tough time writing down the first few sentences of your opening remarks, you can go online and search for best man speech examples. This would give you an idea on things to put in your own speech. There are also some best man speech quotes that you can find on the internet that can greatly aid in coming up with your own best man speech. Use these tools as guidelines and you can be off to a wonderful start in creating a great best man speech!

Second Wedding Etiquette: Announcing The Engagement

Jane Martin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:26:47 +0000

Guest Author: Francina Smit

Although you have been through all the details involved in planning a wedding before, there are some etiquette and ideas that are different for a second wedding. My next few articles will get you up to date with the correct etiquette on different aspects of a second marriage.

The next step will then be to make it known to all your friends and other family about your important decision. Some ways to make this announcement will be via newspaper, email, by phone or by having an engagement party. The choice is yours as to which method or methods you want to use.

Some friends or family may want to host the second engagement party since the parents are not responsible for this. Perhaps they want to celebrate with you since they were the matchmakers. Chances are they will let you know upfront if they are willing to host the party.

It is not etiquette for the couple to be hosting an engagement party but you can have a party and then announce that you are engaged. Because it is not etiquette to host gift-giving events for ourselves there should be no gifts at this celebration. As you can see there are some differences in second wedding ideas and etiquette.

Since either or both of you have been married before, you will already have most items necessary for running a household and besides you may feel uncertain about registering for gifts. You are most welcome to register for gifts for a second or encore wedding. Even though you may not need a lot for your household, many people will feel like celebrating with you by giving you something and they would appreciate the guidance as to your taste and what you may need or would just like to have.

Your happiness should not be marred by anything that happened in the past. Your family and true friends will be happy for you and will certainly be delighted to help you discover new ideas and the correct etiquette for your second wedding.

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Butterfly Wedding Theme Ideas

Jane Martin — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:50:36 +0000

Planning your wedding is a wonderful and exciting time. Choosing a theme is important, because it ties all the elements of your wedding together.

Using a butterfly wedding theme idea is a great choice. It is beautiful and elegant, but at the same time it is whimsical and fun. There are also a lot of things you can do with a butterfly wedding theme idea. You can incorporate the butterfly theme into your attire several different ways.

You can look for a wedding dress that you love and sew tiny butterfly appliqués in strategic spots, such as near the neckline, on the sleeve, or around the hem. You can do the same thing with your bridesmaids’ dresses. You can also sew matching butterflies onto your veil which is lovely. These things keep the butterfly wedding theme idea in play, but are not overwhelming or gaudy.

When you choose your flowers, you can also use the butterfly wedding theme idea. Have your florist make wildflower bouquets with a realistic looking butterfly perched among the flowers. The flowers on the pews can also have butterflies attached to look as if they are naturally resting there. Flowers are a perfect place to have the butterflies as it is natural and adds a touch of whimsy. Your guests will be charmed from the time they sit down.

Your favors and centerpieces are great places to display your butterfly wedding theme ideas. If you are using floral centerpieces, use the same technique as on the church flowers. You can also find beautiful candle holders with butterflies on them. These make wonderful centerpieces, and if you put several in the middle of a table, they can double as take home favors. Using butterfly shaped cookies or chocolates wrapped in netting also make pretty favors. You can find lots of great ideas along this line at http://www.favorideas.com/wedding-themes/animal-themes/on-the-wings-of-a-butterfly-wedding-theme/.

Many brides also like the idea of a butterfly release. It is a dramatic and beautiful display that enhances any couple’s butterfly wedding theme idea. It does pose some problems though. Many companies that you can order butterflies from transport them from far away. Because butterflies are migratory, this can be very confusing for them. Make sure you don’t get too many, or you will end up with a swarm that is overwhelming instead of the delicate fluttering you desire. Try to find a breeder that is in your area or a reputable shipper. They can help you with care instructions and allow you to achieve the romantic release you desire. A few helpful websites are http://www.butterflythemewedding.net/ and http://www.butterflybreeders.org/pages/perfectwedding.html.

Using a butterfly wedding theme idea is a wonderful way to make your big day both special and memorable. There are so many way that you can use a butterfly wedding theme idea that you are limited only by your own imagination. Butterflies are beautiful and romantic and using them in your wedding décor will be spectacular.

Craft DIY Wedding Invitations

Jane Martin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:53:23 +0000

Weddings are very expensive, whether you are paying for things yourself, or are one of the lucky ones and your parents are paying for it. Chances are you have already dished out a lot of money for the ceremony, reception and caterers and even the wedding dress and tuxedo. The last thing you want to do is spend more money. So why not consider making your own wedding invitations, also known as DIY wedding invitations. DIY wedding invitations are great for those who are on a budget or who are looking to save some money. Often times, it is hard to choose a wedding invitation that meets your wants and needs. Stock invitations are often over priced and over used. You are limited to the choices that the companies have to offer. Therefore, you may not be able to get the perfect invitation you desire.

Homemade invitations allow the wedding couple to express their own personality through the creativity of the invitations. Your only limitation is your imagination. However, it is important that you keep in mind, that the invitation is often the first clue the guest will receive to the tone of the overall wedding. On the market today, there are quite a few computer programs that can assist you in making your own invitations. There are even free templates offered on some websites. You simply insert a picture or photograph, along with the details of your wedding and you are ready to print your invitations.

Computers are not the only way to create DIY wedding invitations. Wedding stationary can easily be purchased from various arts and craft stores. You have several options of ways to use the stationary. If you choose to, you can print off your invitations on the stationary. Another great option, when using stationary, is to use stamps to create your DIY wedding invitations. Stamps allow you to create invitations that range from simple and elegant to vibrant and fun.

When creating DIY wedding invitations, it is often the little extras that make the invitations stand out and special. Consider adding a dried flower or ribbon to the invitation for some extra flare. For a personal touch, you can add a picture to the inside of the wedding. Invitations like these will be treasured for many years after the actual wedding has taken place. There are also wedding kits available to assist you in making DIY wedding invitations. Generally, invitation kits will provide everything you need to make the perfect wedding invitations. They usually include the paper, envelopes, software and templates to print off the invitations with, as well as extras such as ribbon.

No matter what type of wedding invitation you make, as long as you put your own personality into, you are sure to love it, as well as will your guests. In the long run, you will be quite happy you decided to with DIY wedding invitations. Because not only will it help you to save a lot of money, but it will also allow you to express your personality.