I am getting married in June, the service is outside with a gazebo, pond w/ a fountain, ect, then the reception is inside (it is at a country club). I am looking for some interesting ideas for decorations, gifts, flower girls and ring bearers (we are having 2 of each b/c they are just too cute). We want to do things differently, not the same traditional wedding you always go to...
What are some unique ideas for a wedding reception?
You have chosen the traditional time of year %26amp; place for June wedding, so too different would not fit. Choose small differences like your double flower girls %26amp; ring bearers. My daughter had 3 flower girls %26amp; 2 ring bearers, since they come in right before you they are sooo cute but needed to blend well or they will steal the show. She carried large bouqet of white tulips %26amp; bridesmaids carried balls of different colored roses - the tulips were outstanding. The centerpieces on tables were large candlebras with 10 votive candles. They never blew out %26amp; were different than usual flowers or glass bowls. Lots of people comment on how striking they were. We rented them at same place as tablecloths - we wanted color to match bridesmaids dresses %26amp; caterer did not have correct color. You may wanted to go to rental stores %26amp; see what they have different. She even gave trees to plant for gifts. It was unique %26amp; the price did not completely kill her Dad %26amp; I. LOL
Reply:When I lived in the Mediterranean we had this huuuuge garage under our villa, where we had at intervals "theme parties". I planned a "Halloween theme" at that time of year.... or a "Spring Awakening" theme, where people dressed up as something that related to the topic. I remember one couple came dressed up, the woman in a "S;pring Daffodil" kind of outfit, and her husband came as a "spring onion" which was pretty hilarious. We had a Neptune Theme one time, where the food was all about seafood and we had the area decorated with sand, seaweed, driftwood and that kind of thing.
We had so much fun with those and it makes me think along those lines for you to do. Think of a theme that you can associate either with that time of year... or summer in general.... or perhaps even about the "life cycle".... or something that symbolizes the stages of life, with all its ups and downs, and partnership and sharing that kind of thing. Even something that reflects the personality of the both of you, or something that sort of identifies you with those who know the two of you. Anything that would allow you to reflect your theme in the food, the wine, the decor, the bridesmaids' outfits and the music at the reception. Anyway, you get the general idea. Hope this might get your creative juice flowing LOL
Reply:The best website I've found and which I recommend to anyone getting married is:http://www.theknot.com/
You will find tons of ideas and resources in your area
Have a Happy Wedding
Reply:I did things a bit differently. My groomsmen ushed in the grandparents and then stood at the front and waited on the bidesmaids. My flower girl and junior bridesmaid were seated so they werent a distraction. I offered guestes guest boutineers (well had someone). We played Signed, sealed delivered when we walked out. We also had a dessert buffet instead of serving a meal and we didnt have a guest book. We had a wishing well instead, with a sign that said. "weddings are more than rings and tossed rice, so grab a pen and write some advise".
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When should one bring a hostess gift?
I have been invited to quite a few holiday parties this year. They include large, catered fancy affairs, festive house parties, ladies' teas at country club venues, and intimate dinner parties (about 10 guests). I generally bring small hostess gifts or flowers to the smaller personal events, and a bottle of wine to the dinners, but I wonder whether it's appropriate to bring a bottle of wine to the larger, more formal catered parties? Is it ok to arrive empty-handed at the holidays? The hosts certainly aren't throwing the parties with an expectation of gifts or contributions (we're on the "mature" side of 40) but I don't want to appear boorish. Thoughts?
When should one bring a hostess gift?
If you are going to a party at someones home it is always nice to bring a gift for the host or hostess. You can bring flowers, wine, or something more personal such as an ornament if it is a holiday party. If you are going to a party held art a banquet hall or venue no gift is required but a thank you card after the fact (hand written) is always a nice touch. Enjoy and Good luck
Reply:a plant would be better for a home gathering
wine is always a great gift to the host!
but so is a plant .. or a gift card!
gifts are not nessarry but it's a nice jester!
Reply:You have the right idea for the other parties, for a catered party I would bring something directed more towards the host like a box of candy, or candle, something not meant to be shared at the party.
Reply:I would just bring a hostess gift to gatherings at people's homes or intimate gatherings (like the ladies tea) hosted by an individual. For large catered events, like an office party, it is not necessary to bring anything.
Reply:For home parties, yes; for a party thrown at a restaurant or hall, then no.
Reply:It's ok to arrive empty handed. I don't think a food item is good because the hostess might feel compelled to serve it and it might not fit with the menu. What is always appropriate, though, is a nice thank you card afterward thanking them for inviting you and how much fun you had and that you look forward to seeing them soon. If you are a "group" then all of you probably will be recipocating with a party of your own and that could get a little expensive trying to bring something to everyone's party. So, go, enjoy, and send a very nice thank you card afterward, even if you don't enjoy it.
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When should one bring a hostess gift?
If you are going to a party at someones home it is always nice to bring a gift for the host or hostess. You can bring flowers, wine, or something more personal such as an ornament if it is a holiday party. If you are going to a party held art a banquet hall or venue no gift is required but a thank you card after the fact (hand written) is always a nice touch. Enjoy and Good luck
Reply:a plant would be better for a home gathering
wine is always a great gift to the host!
but so is a plant .. or a gift card!
gifts are not nessarry but it's a nice jester!
Reply:You have the right idea for the other parties, for a catered party I would bring something directed more towards the host like a box of candy, or candle, something not meant to be shared at the party.
Reply:I would just bring a hostess gift to gatherings at people's homes or intimate gatherings (like the ladies tea) hosted by an individual. For large catered events, like an office party, it is not necessary to bring anything.
Reply:For home parties, yes; for a party thrown at a restaurant or hall, then no.
Reply:It's ok to arrive empty handed. I don't think a food item is good because the hostess might feel compelled to serve it and it might not fit with the menu. What is always appropriate, though, is a nice thank you card afterward thanking them for inviting you and how much fun you had and that you look forward to seeing them soon. If you are a "group" then all of you probably will be recipocating with a party of your own and that could get a little expensive trying to bring something to everyone's party. So, go, enjoy, and send a very nice thank you card afterward, even if you don't enjoy it.
fitness
Why do you think?
Why Etiquette and Tradition Still Matter when planning?
i just want people onpions on things such as.
-save the date cards
-things to aviod at the wedding and during the planning
-wedding favors
-picking attendents
-in-laws from hell
-gifts
-flower girl r ring bearers
-father walking bride down the isle
-invitations
-also why if brides are not supoosed to asume they are getting gifts do guest expect us to do registrys.
-unity candels and sand
also i am just curious as to what family traditions you are bringing into your weddiing..
Why do you think?
-save the date cards-----Waste of money!
-things to aviod at the wedding and during the planning-----Making a Huge deal out of it and spending a ton of money
-wedding favors-----Do your guest really want cookie cutter? Just give them Candy, who doesnt LOVE candy!
-picking attendents----Should be those who will support your marriage
-in-laws from hell----Glad i'm not getting them :)
-gifts-----Ok but who wants 4 toasters? MONEY PLEASE :)
-flower girl r ring bearers-----cute if you can deal with them
-father walking bride down the isle------a body to lean on
-invitations-----shouldn't spend alot on, 99% of the people will throw them away in 6months
-also why if brides are not supoosed to asume they are getting gifts do guest expect us to do registrys------You get gifts
-unity candels and sand-----A nice way to put fire together...lol
Reply:Where I'm from, no one uses save the dates, the only place I ever heard of them was here on Answers.
Wedding favors - not necessary, but a nice touch. Something consumable is good.
Attendants are for both the bride and groom. So you have his sister as a bridesmaid; he can have a good male friend of yours as groomsman. Choose people who support you and you love from the heart, not for what they can do for you.
There are no inlaws from hell, just lovely people who raised the man I love.
Gifts - didn't honestly even think of them til they started coming, had no registries. We chose to host a lovely wedding to have family and friends celebrate with us. We got wonderful gifts - from Tupperware to sheets and towels, to a full set of china.
We didn't have a flower girl or ring bearer. However, if you have them, have them be from ages four to 10.
My father died two years before we got married. I had asked my mom to walk me up the aisle, but she didn't want to. I didn't want to walk alone. So my husband and I walked together, and it was the BEST thing to do ever. Years later, found out it was an old tradition in our religion/culture because the couple getting married should be mature individuals who give of themselves, coming together to marry.
Invitations - totally personal taste.
Didn't do unity candle nor sand ceremony. Not needed, not a religious element.
We had a big Ukrainian wedding, following traditions of our culture and religion. One important one is going to the parents' home prior to the ceremony to get the blessing of the parents and siblings, then everyone goes together to the church.
Here are some other elements of the ceremony. Ours was in the Ukrainian language.
http://www.archeparchy.ca/liturgy/crowni...
The crowning is very special.
I think etiquette and tradition matter because the bride and groom are hosting the wedding - for the guests to witness the vows, then to celebrate with them at the reception. Having things done a certain way, with guests in mind, makes everyone feel more comfortable.
Reply:I think that in these times the women are the ones who want the tradition and etiquette. They are looking for the dream wedding and for it to go well and without a hitch so they can remember a day of happiness from the very beginning of their mariage, hoping that it will last forever. Also the keeping of things for long-lasting memories to be rekindled and for the respect from the wedding party as well as the people who attended it like the saving of things so that a Thank You card can be sent with the exact description of what the gift was so that they can place the gift with the face of the person who gave it is more sentimental and more personal that way.
Gina
Reply:Save the date cards- i think they should only be used if you have many people coming from out of town that will need the extra time to plan a trip to your wedding, if you arent having alot of out of towners, there is no need, save the money and put it towards somthing else.
During the wedding-IF you are have a cd of music playing REMEMBER to try it out on the system during rehersal, we had a burnt CD and it didnt work so we had to make another one. Do the same for the reception if your having a dj, make sure his version of the song you picked is the RIGHT one.
Invitations- dont spend a ton of money on them, people just throw them away
Attendants-dont have an outragous amount like 10 BM and 10 GM with 5 FG and 2 RB it will just drag out the ceromony and make you have to spend more money on gift, after all the guests are there to see YOU get married, not your friends all dressed up.
Registry-Register at two or more popular stores with a wide variety of price ranges that way people with less of an income will be able to buy you something. And dont think that it is looked down upon to register, even famous people register and lord knows they dont need help with purchasing items for their home.
Unity Candle/Sand-Unless your getting married out side or the beach has some sort of sugnificance to you and your fiancee, stick to the candle.
I know you will get tons of advice from both sides of the family, just try to take it in stride and listen just to make them happy, you dont have to follow any of their advice. Remember that this is you and your husbands day. And if should be what you want after all you will be the one that will remember every detail you will have all the memories.
Congrats!
Reply:Hi. I'm not quite sure I understand you question, but I will go down your list and give you my thoughts.
First of all.....etiquette never goes out of style. Anyone that says "get with the times" is not using common sense as far as I'm concerned. I'm not talking stuffy Queen Mum etiquette, I just mean simple common courtesy etiquette.
~ save the date cards: A a newer tradition and kind of nice. Letting people know your engaged and giving a little "heads up" on the wedding date. These are fine, IMO and I like them!
~ things to aviod at the wedding and during the planning:
Avoid (and terrible etiquette too) is anything "money grubbing" like the dollar dance or "wishing well."
~ wedding favors: a total waste unless it's something edible like chocolates or mints. NOT "traditional"....something that the bridal industry has thought up to get brides to spend more money.
~ picking attendants: don't feel that you need to pick every friend that you have ever had. I absolutely hate huge bridal parties. I think it's best to have 5 or less. And, as far as "tradition"....it doesn't HAVE to be a friend. Don't forget family!
~ in-laws from hell: Nothing you can do about that! My suggestion....move far away from them!!!
~ gifts: It is fine to register for gifts and you can register at however many stores you want! Just don't duplicate the same things on each registry....otherwise you will get doubles or triples. DO NOT make any mention of where you are registered (or include little cards) on (or in) the wedding invitation. This is a big etiquette no-no. You can, however, include registry information in the bridal shower invitation.
~ flower girl and ring bearers: OK, but don't have real little ones. Best to have them between the ages of 5-7.
~ father walking bride down the aisle: very traditional. But not needed either. Most guests understand if you come from a family where the father was absent. Some girls have their brother or another male relative. Some have their moms! It's really anything goes now a days on this issue. Some brides prefer to walk down the aisle alone. There is nothing wrong with that either!
~ invitations: The only etiquette again is to not mention anything about your registry on the wedding invitation. And by NO MEANS include a cute little poem saying that you have everything so what you really want is money (even if that is the truth!) Mail invitations 8 weeks before the wedding. Do not invite anyone to the wedding that you do not want to also invite to the reception.
~ also why if brides are not supoosed to asume they are getting gifts do guest expect us to do registries: It's fine to have a registry. I think what most people mean is to not expect that everyone will bring a gift. I have never gone to a wedding, though, and NOT brought a gift. To be honest, I think it would be extremely rude to not bring a gift or a card with money.
~ unity candle and sand ceremony: Another waste as far as I'm concerned. Again, these are ideas invented by the bridal industry to get you to spend more money.
That's it! My thoughts on etiquette and traditions. Good luck!
Reply:1. Save the dates I don't find are terribly necessary unless you have a lot of out of town guests. They just seem like a waste of money.
2. I think that it still plays a big role in planning and actual events at the wedding. I still think about all the faux pas during the event, not greeting everyone. Not dancing all my families tradtional dances...
3. Wedding favors. I hate some of the current trends like candy bars. And I hate how everyone is saying only edible favors, I like to have a nice memento of a wedding. I don't think of it as crap but rather nice memories.
4. When picking attendants I always think you should stick to family. You don't want to look back on your wedding photos and notice that you don't know/speak to any of those friends anymore. Family is always family. And I don't approve of calling or emailing for it, face to face is appropriate.
5. I know that in-laws aren't always nice. But still I think having respect never goes out of style. Not just for in-laws for everyone. Even if someone does not show you respect I try to show them respect, even if I do fail sometimes.
6. I really am not expecting many gifts. I think sometimes people forget that gifts are quite optional instead they expect it.
7. Flower girls and ring bearers I think are great if you have close relatives in the age. But really I think its terrible when people invite kids to their wedding they don't know well just so they can have one.
8. Well registry's are only expected by those who want to give gifts. The ones that don't wouldn't be thinking about it.
9. I don't like candles or sand or roses. I understand its ceremonial, or symbolic. But to me its just a way to elongate a ceremony. I can't stand sitting there watching people pour sand together.
10. Father walking down the aisle. I hate the stupid feminist that go on about being treated like property... blah blah. Its a nice tradition if you have a male figure to walk you down.
11. Invitations. I disagree about make them simple and cheap because people will just throw them out. When I receive a well written beautiful invitation it sets a much better tone for someones wedding then something they throw together sloppyly, if I see the cheap invite honestly sometimes I don't want to go at all. Don't get me wrong I have seen some very nice DIY invites, and some very sloppy company made ones.
We are actually having two different weddings. My fiances family is hindu and their ceremony is very diffrent, as are their customs. So the week before we are having a smaller Hindu wedding with all the trimmings. And then a big 200+ wedding the following saturday with more american elements.
Reply:I am not a huge fan of etiquette. Like there are some things that you just dont do, because it would be rude or offensive. But some etiquette is just rediculous. There are etiquette police out there making rules and you just wonder where some of it comes from.
I dont think tradition should matter in this day and age. Why wear a white gown if you dont want to? On the other hand, why not wear a white gown if you are pregnant. You are still a bride, go for it.
As far as registries go, I see why people do them but to me they have always seemed rude. I cant understand why so many people think having a honeymoon registry is soooo wrong, and yet having a registry where they dictate to people what they want and how much to spend and what colour, brand etc....how is that not rude? What happened to being grateful for any kind of gift?
Unity candles? I always thought that was a catholic thing. Why are other people doing it these days.
Invites shouldnt be as strict and people stress far too much over them....now with so many parents divorced, it is impossible to make it look and sound perfect , so just put the neccessary details on them and dont stress.
People stress over so called etiquette which is just rules "someone" made up.
As long as the wedding is nice and original and makes the couple happy and gives them so many wonderful memories, who cares about the etiquette police. Do what makes you happy.
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i just want people onpions on things such as.
-save the date cards
-things to aviod at the wedding and during the planning
-wedding favors
-picking attendents
-in-laws from hell
-gifts
-flower girl r ring bearers
-father walking bride down the isle
-invitations
-also why if brides are not supoosed to asume they are getting gifts do guest expect us to do registrys.
-unity candels and sand
also i am just curious as to what family traditions you are bringing into your weddiing..
Why do you think?
-save the date cards-----Waste of money!
-things to aviod at the wedding and during the planning-----Making a Huge deal out of it and spending a ton of money
-wedding favors-----Do your guest really want cookie cutter? Just give them Candy, who doesnt LOVE candy!
-picking attendents----Should be those who will support your marriage
-in-laws from hell----Glad i'm not getting them :)
-gifts-----Ok but who wants 4 toasters? MONEY PLEASE :)
-flower girl r ring bearers-----cute if you can deal with them
-father walking bride down the isle------a body to lean on
-invitations-----shouldn't spend alot on, 99% of the people will throw them away in 6months
-also why if brides are not supoosed to asume they are getting gifts do guest expect us to do registrys------You get gifts
-unity candels and sand-----A nice way to put fire together...lol
Reply:Where I'm from, no one uses save the dates, the only place I ever heard of them was here on Answers.
Wedding favors - not necessary, but a nice touch. Something consumable is good.
Attendants are for both the bride and groom. So you have his sister as a bridesmaid; he can have a good male friend of yours as groomsman. Choose people who support you and you love from the heart, not for what they can do for you.
There are no inlaws from hell, just lovely people who raised the man I love.
Gifts - didn't honestly even think of them til they started coming, had no registries. We chose to host a lovely wedding to have family and friends celebrate with us. We got wonderful gifts - from Tupperware to sheets and towels, to a full set of china.
We didn't have a flower girl or ring bearer. However, if you have them, have them be from ages four to 10.
My father died two years before we got married. I had asked my mom to walk me up the aisle, but she didn't want to. I didn't want to walk alone. So my husband and I walked together, and it was the BEST thing to do ever. Years later, found out it was an old tradition in our religion/culture because the couple getting married should be mature individuals who give of themselves, coming together to marry.
Invitations - totally personal taste.
Didn't do unity candle nor sand ceremony. Not needed, not a religious element.
We had a big Ukrainian wedding, following traditions of our culture and religion. One important one is going to the parents' home prior to the ceremony to get the blessing of the parents and siblings, then everyone goes together to the church.
Here are some other elements of the ceremony. Ours was in the Ukrainian language.
http://www.archeparchy.ca/liturgy/crowni...
The crowning is very special.
I think etiquette and tradition matter because the bride and groom are hosting the wedding - for the guests to witness the vows, then to celebrate with them at the reception. Having things done a certain way, with guests in mind, makes everyone feel more comfortable.
Reply:I think that in these times the women are the ones who want the tradition and etiquette. They are looking for the dream wedding and for it to go well and without a hitch so they can remember a day of happiness from the very beginning of their mariage, hoping that it will last forever. Also the keeping of things for long-lasting memories to be rekindled and for the respect from the wedding party as well as the people who attended it like the saving of things so that a Thank You card can be sent with the exact description of what the gift was so that they can place the gift with the face of the person who gave it is more sentimental and more personal that way.
Gina
Reply:Save the date cards- i think they should only be used if you have many people coming from out of town that will need the extra time to plan a trip to your wedding, if you arent having alot of out of towners, there is no need, save the money and put it towards somthing else.
During the wedding-IF you are have a cd of music playing REMEMBER to try it out on the system during rehersal, we had a burnt CD and it didnt work so we had to make another one. Do the same for the reception if your having a dj, make sure his version of the song you picked is the RIGHT one.
Invitations- dont spend a ton of money on them, people just throw them away
Attendants-dont have an outragous amount like 10 BM and 10 GM with 5 FG and 2 RB it will just drag out the ceromony and make you have to spend more money on gift, after all the guests are there to see YOU get married, not your friends all dressed up.
Registry-Register at two or more popular stores with a wide variety of price ranges that way people with less of an income will be able to buy you something. And dont think that it is looked down upon to register, even famous people register and lord knows they dont need help with purchasing items for their home.
Unity Candle/Sand-Unless your getting married out side or the beach has some sort of sugnificance to you and your fiancee, stick to the candle.
I know you will get tons of advice from both sides of the family, just try to take it in stride and listen just to make them happy, you dont have to follow any of their advice. Remember that this is you and your husbands day. And if should be what you want after all you will be the one that will remember every detail you will have all the memories.
Congrats!
Reply:Hi. I'm not quite sure I understand you question, but I will go down your list and give you my thoughts.
First of all.....etiquette never goes out of style. Anyone that says "get with the times" is not using common sense as far as I'm concerned. I'm not talking stuffy Queen Mum etiquette, I just mean simple common courtesy etiquette.
~ save the date cards: A a newer tradition and kind of nice. Letting people know your engaged and giving a little "heads up" on the wedding date. These are fine, IMO and I like them!
~ things to aviod at the wedding and during the planning:
Avoid (and terrible etiquette too) is anything "money grubbing" like the dollar dance or "wishing well."
~ wedding favors: a total waste unless it's something edible like chocolates or mints. NOT "traditional"....something that the bridal industry has thought up to get brides to spend more money.
~ picking attendants: don't feel that you need to pick every friend that you have ever had. I absolutely hate huge bridal parties. I think it's best to have 5 or less. And, as far as "tradition"....it doesn't HAVE to be a friend. Don't forget family!
~ in-laws from hell: Nothing you can do about that! My suggestion....move far away from them!!!
~ gifts: It is fine to register for gifts and you can register at however many stores you want! Just don't duplicate the same things on each registry....otherwise you will get doubles or triples. DO NOT make any mention of where you are registered (or include little cards) on (or in) the wedding invitation. This is a big etiquette no-no. You can, however, include registry information in the bridal shower invitation.
~ flower girl and ring bearers: OK, but don't have real little ones. Best to have them between the ages of 5-7.
~ father walking bride down the aisle: very traditional. But not needed either. Most guests understand if you come from a family where the father was absent. Some girls have their brother or another male relative. Some have their moms! It's really anything goes now a days on this issue. Some brides prefer to walk down the aisle alone. There is nothing wrong with that either!
~ invitations: The only etiquette again is to not mention anything about your registry on the wedding invitation. And by NO MEANS include a cute little poem saying that you have everything so what you really want is money (even if that is the truth!) Mail invitations 8 weeks before the wedding. Do not invite anyone to the wedding that you do not want to also invite to the reception.
~ also why if brides are not supoosed to asume they are getting gifts do guest expect us to do registries: It's fine to have a registry. I think what most people mean is to not expect that everyone will bring a gift. I have never gone to a wedding, though, and NOT brought a gift. To be honest, I think it would be extremely rude to not bring a gift or a card with money.
~ unity candle and sand ceremony: Another waste as far as I'm concerned. Again, these are ideas invented by the bridal industry to get you to spend more money.
That's it! My thoughts on etiquette and traditions. Good luck!
Reply:1. Save the dates I don't find are terribly necessary unless you have a lot of out of town guests. They just seem like a waste of money.
2. I think that it still plays a big role in planning and actual events at the wedding. I still think about all the faux pas during the event, not greeting everyone. Not dancing all my families tradtional dances...
3. Wedding favors. I hate some of the current trends like candy bars. And I hate how everyone is saying only edible favors, I like to have a nice memento of a wedding. I don't think of it as crap but rather nice memories.
4. When picking attendants I always think you should stick to family. You don't want to look back on your wedding photos and notice that you don't know/speak to any of those friends anymore. Family is always family. And I don't approve of calling or emailing for it, face to face is appropriate.
5. I know that in-laws aren't always nice. But still I think having respect never goes out of style. Not just for in-laws for everyone. Even if someone does not show you respect I try to show them respect, even if I do fail sometimes.
6. I really am not expecting many gifts. I think sometimes people forget that gifts are quite optional instead they expect it.
7. Flower girls and ring bearers I think are great if you have close relatives in the age. But really I think its terrible when people invite kids to their wedding they don't know well just so they can have one.
8. Well registry's are only expected by those who want to give gifts. The ones that don't wouldn't be thinking about it.
9. I don't like candles or sand or roses. I understand its ceremonial, or symbolic. But to me its just a way to elongate a ceremony. I can't stand sitting there watching people pour sand together.
10. Father walking down the aisle. I hate the stupid feminist that go on about being treated like property... blah blah. Its a nice tradition if you have a male figure to walk you down.
11. Invitations. I disagree about make them simple and cheap because people will just throw them out. When I receive a well written beautiful invitation it sets a much better tone for someones wedding then something they throw together sloppyly, if I see the cheap invite honestly sometimes I don't want to go at all. Don't get me wrong I have seen some very nice DIY invites, and some very sloppy company made ones.
We are actually having two different weddings. My fiances family is hindu and their ceremony is very diffrent, as are their customs. So the week before we are having a smaller Hindu wedding with all the trimmings. And then a big 200+ wedding the following saturday with more american elements.
Reply:I am not a huge fan of etiquette. Like there are some things that you just dont do, because it would be rude or offensive. But some etiquette is just rediculous. There are etiquette police out there making rules and you just wonder where some of it comes from.
I dont think tradition should matter in this day and age. Why wear a white gown if you dont want to? On the other hand, why not wear a white gown if you are pregnant. You are still a bride, go for it.
As far as registries go, I see why people do them but to me they have always seemed rude. I cant understand why so many people think having a honeymoon registry is soooo wrong, and yet having a registry where they dictate to people what they want and how much to spend and what colour, brand etc....how is that not rude? What happened to being grateful for any kind of gift?
Unity candles? I always thought that was a catholic thing. Why are other people doing it these days.
Invites shouldnt be as strict and people stress far too much over them....now with so many parents divorced, it is impossible to make it look and sound perfect , so just put the neccessary details on them and dont stress.
People stress over so called etiquette which is just rules "someone" made up.
As long as the wedding is nice and original and makes the couple happy and gives them so many wonderful memories, who cares about the etiquette police. Do what makes you happy.
affiliate
Was I wrong? (girls answer please?)?
I know this girl for 3 to 4 weeks now. The week we met, everything was well. We were talking togeather almost everyday. (initiative to talk was taken from both sides). Then after that for a week she didnt talked. Then again we started talking and enjoying our time.
Couple of days ago we went out (not date kind). I gave her a gift (flowers made of chocolate!!!!) after we returned and just appriciated that those three to four weeks were excellent for me. I dont know what went wrong but it seems that things have changed. She doesnt say no to be with me but doesn't talk. I have no clue whats going on.
I would like to know what is happening and did I do anything wrong by giving her gift and appriciating her?????????
Was I wrong? (girls answer please?)?
Maybe it isnt something you did..
Like did you try kissing her or anything some girls will get mad if u try kissing them when ur not actually on a date..
maybe you gave her the wrong impression by the gift..
or maybe theres just something on her mind(not related to you)
Maybe you should try giving her some space like dont talk to her for a day or so.. i mean if she see's you and says hey ya know say hey back.. but don't approach her..
then she'll be having the same questions as you...
Is he mad at me?
did i do something wrong
you know this is comming from a 16 year old girl so i know about girls and this sort of thing but if u need anything else u can email me
shsbabe2009@yahoo.com
but i think it will be okay..
i hope things work out for you!
Reply:no, I don't think you did wrong by giving her a gift. Maybe you did something else wrong on that day you went out, or maybe you freak her out. Who knows?
Reply:tell her sorry (just because)
Reply:When I give gifts it makes me feel good. Gifts aren't just meant to make the receiver feel good but the giver as well. Without knowing what you have been saying in these talks it is hard to say what's on her mind or what's gone wrong. You will never know unless you ask her and not us. Oh and if she says she's fine with a pause before or after saying it she's not really fine. Patience and understanding will guide you through this I am sure.
Reply:I think she was just alittle scared. I think she felt comfortable around you and by going out somewhere with you and the whole present thing might have been uncomfortable for her. It's not your fault, I think the present thing was sweet, but maybe next time you should take it a little bit slower, she might have been scared off. Remember it's not your fault though. Some girls just aren't ready for serious relationships so when they sense something alittle more serious, they may get scared. Try to make her comfortable around you again and this time, take it slow. I might also ask her what I did wrong if I were you, it could be something totally different. Good luck!!
Reply:naww i love chocolate thats cute umm yeh mayb ur jus good to talk 2 but shes just not interested in u in any kind of way n she got freaked out coz of the hole chocolate flowers thing ..mm chocolate
super nanny
Couple of days ago we went out (not date kind). I gave her a gift (flowers made of chocolate!!!!) after we returned and just appriciated that those three to four weeks were excellent for me. I dont know what went wrong but it seems that things have changed. She doesnt say no to be with me but doesn't talk. I have no clue whats going on.
I would like to know what is happening and did I do anything wrong by giving her gift and appriciating her?????????
Was I wrong? (girls answer please?)?
Maybe it isnt something you did..
Like did you try kissing her or anything some girls will get mad if u try kissing them when ur not actually on a date..
maybe you gave her the wrong impression by the gift..
or maybe theres just something on her mind(not related to you)
Maybe you should try giving her some space like dont talk to her for a day or so.. i mean if she see's you and says hey ya know say hey back.. but don't approach her..
then she'll be having the same questions as you...
Is he mad at me?
did i do something wrong
you know this is comming from a 16 year old girl so i know about girls and this sort of thing but if u need anything else u can email me
shsbabe2009@yahoo.com
but i think it will be okay..
i hope things work out for you!
Reply:no, I don't think you did wrong by giving her a gift. Maybe you did something else wrong on that day you went out, or maybe you freak her out. Who knows?
Reply:tell her sorry (just because)
Reply:When I give gifts it makes me feel good. Gifts aren't just meant to make the receiver feel good but the giver as well. Without knowing what you have been saying in these talks it is hard to say what's on her mind or what's gone wrong. You will never know unless you ask her and not us. Oh and if she says she's fine with a pause before or after saying it she's not really fine. Patience and understanding will guide you through this I am sure.
Reply:I think she was just alittle scared. I think she felt comfortable around you and by going out somewhere with you and the whole present thing might have been uncomfortable for her. It's not your fault, I think the present thing was sweet, but maybe next time you should take it a little bit slower, she might have been scared off. Remember it's not your fault though. Some girls just aren't ready for serious relationships so when they sense something alittle more serious, they may get scared. Try to make her comfortable around you again and this time, take it slow. I might also ask her what I did wrong if I were you, it could be something totally different. Good luck!!
Reply:naww i love chocolate thats cute umm yeh mayb ur jus good to talk 2 but shes just not interested in u in any kind of way n she got freaked out coz of the hole chocolate flowers thing ..mm chocolate
super nanny
B'day cake and flower delivery in Rome? 30 gift ideas for husband's 30th b'day pls.?
My husband and I are going to be in Rome for his 30th b'day. We stay in London and I want to get flowers and cake delivered to the hotel. I can't find anything on the net. Can you help me in finding a website or give a good bakery's name and suggest a florist for flowerdelivery. Thanks!
I also want to give him 30 gifts for his 30th and need lots of ideas. Any help?!!
CAn u also suggest a good romantic restaurant for dinner?
B'day cake and flower delivery in Rome? 30 gift ideas for husband's 30th b'day pls.?
phone the hotel you are stayin in and have them arrange the flowers and cake. cant help you on the 30 gifts as i dont know what your husband is into sorry
Reply:30 gifts could be scary even for someone who cares about his birthday
I think, however, it would be pleasant to receive 29 semi-precious stones, each with a special reason/meaning and one nice big gift..... Report It
Reply:Interflora deliver world wide so you can pre-order the flowers before going to Rome. I am sure if you speak to the Hotel Manager or similar they can certainly arrange for a birthday cake for you either from their own supplier or from a local bakery.
As for other gift ideas then maybe some items from the year of his birth like a football programme, coins, newspaper, special events items/memorabilia. Type his birth year into Ebay and see what comes up. No need to buy from there but it may give you some more ideas.
Hope you both have a wonderful time :-)
Reply:Hi, congrats:) Check this link for good romantic restaurants:
http://www.romeguide.it/romntic-restaura...
30 gifts, hmmm, here are some ideas:
1.cake
2.flowers
3.eau de cologne
4.a poem
5.a cd with his favourite music
6.a pic of you two
7.an invitation to a romantic restaurant
8.a stroll under the moonlight
9.sing a song for him
10.invite him: fancy a smoochy dance?
11.a lil heart wrapped inside many boxes saying it s yours:)
12. an invitation to the cinema or theatre before the dinner (whatever u prefer)
13. some clothes
14. a massage gift voucher
15. his favourite author s book
16. a box of chocolates
.
.
.
The hotel staff can help you get your cake and flowers delivered there; you only need to ask them.
Reply:Hello Niti,
What a lovely idea!
You can make one of the presents a treasure hunt. Hide all the presents with a clue as to where to find the next present! You can prepare this before you go as most hotels now show layouts for the room, so you can plan where to hide stuff and make appropriate clues.
Gift ideas (I've thought of "light" things that will not weigh much in your case)
* Write a small children's book with drawing /paintings /photoes about something that means a lot to both of you.
* Something "intimate" but fun (I'm talking sex toys or clothes!)
* get a photo engraved on a dog tag http://www.photoengraving-f2f.com/
* A voucher that says you will do a chore that he hates for 1 week (eg I promise the bearer that I will do all washing-up for 1 week)
* Tickets to an event he would enjoy
* Massage oil (!!) You can make your own with a few drops of essential oil from any health shop or Boots and italian olive oil - put it all into a nice bottle.
* Men love gadgets! Here are some ideas
http://iwantoneofthose.com/ (I want the bath thing in the "under £15" !)
Romantic restaurants? I don't know where you are staying, but one of these should be close
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-27...
I hope this has helped. Have a great time!!
Reply:Definitely contact Wishcraft - they will sort all of that out for you, the restaurant too - it will save you so much hassle! Sounds very nice by the way!
skin disease
I also want to give him 30 gifts for his 30th and need lots of ideas. Any help?!!
CAn u also suggest a good romantic restaurant for dinner?
B'day cake and flower delivery in Rome? 30 gift ideas for husband's 30th b'day pls.?
phone the hotel you are stayin in and have them arrange the flowers and cake. cant help you on the 30 gifts as i dont know what your husband is into sorry
Reply:30 gifts could be scary even for someone who cares about his birthday
I think, however, it would be pleasant to receive 29 semi-precious stones, each with a special reason/meaning and one nice big gift..... Report It
Reply:Interflora deliver world wide so you can pre-order the flowers before going to Rome. I am sure if you speak to the Hotel Manager or similar they can certainly arrange for a birthday cake for you either from their own supplier or from a local bakery.
As for other gift ideas then maybe some items from the year of his birth like a football programme, coins, newspaper, special events items/memorabilia. Type his birth year into Ebay and see what comes up. No need to buy from there but it may give you some more ideas.
Hope you both have a wonderful time :-)
Reply:Hi, congrats:) Check this link for good romantic restaurants:
http://www.romeguide.it/romntic-restaura...
30 gifts, hmmm, here are some ideas:
1.cake
2.flowers
3.eau de cologne
4.a poem
5.a cd with his favourite music
6.a pic of you two
7.an invitation to a romantic restaurant
8.a stroll under the moonlight
9.sing a song for him
10.invite him: fancy a smoochy dance?
11.a lil heart wrapped inside many boxes saying it s yours:)
12. an invitation to the cinema or theatre before the dinner (whatever u prefer)
13. some clothes
14. a massage gift voucher
15. his favourite author s book
16. a box of chocolates
.
.
.
The hotel staff can help you get your cake and flowers delivered there; you only need to ask them.
Reply:Hello Niti,
What a lovely idea!
You can make one of the presents a treasure hunt. Hide all the presents with a clue as to where to find the next present! You can prepare this before you go as most hotels now show layouts for the room, so you can plan where to hide stuff and make appropriate clues.
Gift ideas (I've thought of "light" things that will not weigh much in your case)
* Write a small children's book with drawing /paintings /photoes about something that means a lot to both of you.
* Something "intimate" but fun (I'm talking sex toys or clothes!)
* get a photo engraved on a dog tag http://www.photoengraving-f2f.com/
* A voucher that says you will do a chore that he hates for 1 week (eg I promise the bearer that I will do all washing-up for 1 week)
* Tickets to an event he would enjoy
* Massage oil (!!) You can make your own with a few drops of essential oil from any health shop or Boots and italian olive oil - put it all into a nice bottle.
* Men love gadgets! Here are some ideas
http://iwantoneofthose.com/ (I want the bath thing in the "under £15" !)
Romantic restaurants? I don't know where you are staying, but one of these should be close
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-27...
I hope this has helped. Have a great time!!
Reply:Definitely contact Wishcraft - they will sort all of that out for you, the restaurant too - it will save you so much hassle! Sounds very nice by the way!
skin disease
B'day cake and flower delivery in Rome? 30 gift ideas for husband's 30th b'day pls.?
My husband and I are going to be in Rome for his 30th b'day. We stay in London and I want to get flowers and cake delivered to the hotel. I can't find anything on the net. Can you help me in finding a website or give a good bakery's name and suggest a florist for flowerdelivery. Thanks!
I also want to give him 30 gifts for his 30th and need lots of ideas. Any help?!!
CAn u also suggest a good romantic restaurant for dinner?
B'day cake and flower delivery in Rome? 30 gift ideas for husband's 30th b'day pls.?
Can you tell us anything about him? His interests, etc? As for a restaurant in Rome... it's best to ask the conceirge of your hotel - that is what they are there for. You can descibe what type of restaurant you want and they will make you a reaservation. I will tell you though that when my husband and I were in Rome, we just walked around and all of the restaurants we ended up at were amazing. Most of them are small and family owned and they all have their own wine made just for them. It is truly an amazing city. As for flowers and cake, also talk to the conceirge and they will arrange it. Just be aware though, most guys really don't care anything about flowers so keep that in mind. Maybe consider having a bottle of champagne or wine delivered to the room instead. The conceirge might have some other ideas as well.
Gift ideas:
New digital camera
memory cards or batteries for an existing digital camera
Couples massage
Dress shirt with french cuffs
Cufflinks for dress shirt - both of these would be good for your bday dinner out
favorite treat from the USA - never know how much you miss it until you can't get it, lol.
massage oil
you in lingerie
maybe get him something leather while in Rome, like a wallet or belt.
Maybe a watch to remember all the good times you have shared and will share in the future
Reply:Hi, congrats:) Check this link for good romantic restaurants:
http://www.romeguide.it/romntic-restaura...
30 gifts, hmmm, here are some ideas:
1.cake
2.flowers
3.eau de cologne
4.a poem
5.a cd with his favourite music
6.a pic of you two
7.an invitation to a romantic restaurant
8.a stroll under the moonlight
9.sing a song for him
10.invite him: fancy a smoochy dance?
11.a lil heart wrapped inside many boxes saying it s yours:)
12. an invitation to the cinema or theatre before the dinner (whatever u prefer)
13. some clothes
14. a massage gift voucher
15. his favourite author s book
16. a box of chocolates
.
.
.
The hotel staff can help you get your cake and flowers delivered there; you only need to ask them.
nanny
I also want to give him 30 gifts for his 30th and need lots of ideas. Any help?!!
CAn u also suggest a good romantic restaurant for dinner?
B'day cake and flower delivery in Rome? 30 gift ideas for husband's 30th b'day pls.?
Can you tell us anything about him? His interests, etc? As for a restaurant in Rome... it's best to ask the conceirge of your hotel - that is what they are there for. You can descibe what type of restaurant you want and they will make you a reaservation. I will tell you though that when my husband and I were in Rome, we just walked around and all of the restaurants we ended up at were amazing. Most of them are small and family owned and they all have their own wine made just for them. It is truly an amazing city. As for flowers and cake, also talk to the conceirge and they will arrange it. Just be aware though, most guys really don't care anything about flowers so keep that in mind. Maybe consider having a bottle of champagne or wine delivered to the room instead. The conceirge might have some other ideas as well.
Gift ideas:
New digital camera
memory cards or batteries for an existing digital camera
Couples massage
Dress shirt with french cuffs
Cufflinks for dress shirt - both of these would be good for your bday dinner out
favorite treat from the USA - never know how much you miss it until you can't get it, lol.
massage oil
you in lingerie
maybe get him something leather while in Rome, like a wallet or belt.
Maybe a watch to remember all the good times you have shared and will share in the future
Reply:Hi, congrats:) Check this link for good romantic restaurants:
http://www.romeguide.it/romntic-restaura...
30 gifts, hmmm, here are some ideas:
1.cake
2.flowers
3.eau de cologne
4.a poem
5.a cd with his favourite music
6.a pic of you two
7.an invitation to a romantic restaurant
8.a stroll under the moonlight
9.sing a song for him
10.invite him: fancy a smoochy dance?
11.a lil heart wrapped inside many boxes saying it s yours:)
12. an invitation to the cinema or theatre before the dinner (whatever u prefer)
13. some clothes
14. a massage gift voucher
15. his favourite author s book
16. a box of chocolates
.
.
.
The hotel staff can help you get your cake and flowers delivered there; you only need to ask them.
nanny
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