The wedding vows are one of the best parts of a marriage ceremony. The bride and groom have the chance to express their love and commitment to the other person out loud. Many couple’s are really starting to write their own wedding vows, and it increase every year. If you really want to write your own vows, this article will help you out. Writing your own vow doesn’t have to as extremely hard as everyone thinks it is.

First, congrats for choosing to write your vows and making them personal. Your special someone will most definitely appreciate this. Many couples get afraid about finding their own words to express their love for each other. Do not let this stop you. There is nothing more romantic than hearing a loved ones feelings about the other. Who else is better to create your vows filled with your love than you?

As long as you are comfortable doing so, there isn’t a reason why you shouldn’t write your very own wedding vows. An important thing to remember is make sure that both you and your fiancé are comfortable with it. It won’t have the same effect if one of you doesn’t want to write their own vows. You have to be willing to write your feelings down and say them in front of everyone you know. It can seem daunting, but when the moment comes all you will see is the person before you.

If you are planning on getting married inside of a church, make sure that the church allows you to say your own wedding vows. Some churches don’t allow this to happen, so check before you start.

Next, both of you need to choose whether to work on the wedding vows together or individually. There are good and bad reasons to do both, but it is all up to what works for you. Some bride’s and groom’s decide to keep it a surprise; while others like to know what their fiancé thinks. It doesn’t matter which one you choose as long as you both are happy with the decision.

Most wedding vows are broken into three main parts, which can make them a little easier to write. These parts include the declaration, description, and then the vows themselves

Most people find that the declaration is the easiest to write. The declaration is just declaring your love for the other person to your guests and that you do intend to say “I do”. This part can be as fancy or simple depending on what you want to say.

The description is and should be easy. All you are doing is describing why you love the other person. If you are having a really hard time writing this part, you should definitely question getting married. You can place a little poem or a few lyrics from a song that makes you think of the other.

The wedding vows themselves are difficult for most people. They also happen to be the most important part of the whole thing. All a vow is, is a promise of your commitment to your significant other. In the vows you will tell them your promise to be faithful and/or protect them for the rest of the days of your life. Your wedding vows bind your relationship and shows your commitment to get married.

You need to be in style to stand out from the crowd in your best attire for formal occasions. You will be glad at the thought of getting something amazing prom dresses without having to go from pillar to post in search for the alluring one for the new season. Going about in retail stores can end up in finding nothing unique for amazing proms. Curious prom shoppers who want to go for some thing trendy can get quality formal dresses and some exciting new designer collection of prom dresses and wedding dresses in online apparel and fashion websites. Andy Anand who is one of the renowned couture designers considers online shopping as the best alternative as it saves time and money. "Online apparel websites will never leave our esteemed shoppers deprived of trend setting styles. Cool and vibrant colors are in with other color choices and as usual heavy embellishments of bugle beads, seed beads and floral embellishment is on the rise and are very demanding", says Andy Anand.

Online websites have an assorted range of Prom dresses for the beautiful you with unique season friendly styles and designer outfits at reasonable prices plus the chance to win a few on Valentine's Day. Yes, you got me right!! Valentine's day is on its verge of being celebrated with full enthusiasm and online websites are already celebrating it by the great Valentine special offers for the explorers. Special offers for esteemed explorers, to win a gown every week simply by registering to the site.

There are dresses and outfits for proms that have a special price just for a day and can availed by a visit. Not just winning a dress on Valentine's Day, shopping is a delight at the online extravaganzas with least botheration that could not have been imagined otherwise and that too when proms are about to begin. The prices start from as low as $ 39 with new range dresses with halter tube tops, spaghetti straps, prom dresses having middle or side slits. The bestsellers also include prom dresses with contrasting combination with crisscross knots and attires bearing splendid styling and sophistication.

 

Fashion centric shoppers can visit websites for efficiently crafted new prom dresses, wedding dresses and other formal clothing. Probable buyers have to act fast if they don't want to miss out on the fresh lot and Valentine's day offers and the season friendly new designer range of prom dresses. What is best about online shopping is, that orders can be placed by at toll free numbers displayed online to get ready delivery and customers can avail the benefit of getting their orders delivered right at the doorsteps within 48 hours with 24 hours shipping. Just go online and get yourself, the extra-ordinary makeover that you have always dream of but couldn't have fulfilled earlier. It's now possible in just a click for the most amazing prom style for 2009.

If you ladies are planning to get married in 2010, then you no doubt want to dive right into finding the hottest styles of the year. For about the last ten years, strapless dresses have dominated wedding dress styles over any type of sleeve. Both styles look to be equally as common in 2010, starting new trends in length, tightness, and designs.

Making the most waves in the latest wedding gown designs, would have to be Ivanka Trump's beautiful Vera Wang gown. The two ladies worked to create what Ivanka wanted - "something new." The hand-made lacy gown was inspired Princess Grace Kelly's 1956 gown when she tied the knot with Prince Rainer II of Monaco. The lines of the gown are somewhat illusionary, as the arm length ends beautifully right above the elbow. The dress is sure to inspire sleeves to come hurtling back into popular wedding dress styles. The patterns of sheer fabric look beautiful against the skin, not covering completely and adding visual interest to the gown.

Several styles from the forties and fifties are emerging as old looks with modern twists. These vintage throwbacks include ball gown, mermaid, and the classic 1950's housewife dress, turned into a wedding gown. The ball gown style is all elegance, and works very well to elongate the waist. Fitting tight around the torso, it begins to flare out at the hips, and keeps going, reaching to the floor. The tightness of the upper part of the dress works to give cleavage, and shape your whole body into a nice hourglass figure. Somewhat similar to the ball gown style, is the mermaid style, made popular by Audrey Hepburn. This style is a knockout figure-flatterer as it shapes the bust, waist, and hips before flaring out. Generally, the flare of the mermaid dress starts about midway down the thigh. Cinch that waist with a 1950's influenced gown. These gowns often appear somewhat conservative, and at times bulky. Most of them have a sash or belt around the waist, and begin to flare immediately below the waist. For anyone wishing to hide their hips, this dress will work nicely.

Are you getting married in the great outdoors, in the warm months of spring or summer and wish to choose a dress that will aid in your comfort. Also considered vintage, the tea-length dress comes just below the knee. These gowns are quite stylish, and look great strapless, spaghetti strapped, or half-sleeved. Plunging necklines send the eye down, and work well with simple necklaces. Occasionally, this style is worn with a tied-ribbon sash under the bust, which is very cute for a young bride.

Look like a goddess in a Grecian-style wedding gown. The Grecian look can be achieved by a long, silhouette of a dress, with a slight flowing feel or by using many layers that overlap one another. To catch the eye, choose certain areas of the dress to add detail. Opting for a halter or off the shoulder neckline can be beautiful ways to accent the Grecian look. Pleated v-necks offer a flattering appearance for the full-figured woman. Since this style is often open and airy, it is ideal for summer weddings.

The wedding veil is probably the oldest wedding tradition that is performed during a wedding. Many people believed that wedding veils protected the bride from jealous spirits. This usually referred to any enemies of the couple who might try to steal her the day of the wedding. Wedding veils, were also a sign of humility, it was not considered proper for women to display their beauty so openly. Even back in the day though, brides were still considered the most beautiful of all women.

Wedding veils are worn today to complete the entire wedding look for a bride. Choosing a wedding veil depends on the personal preference of the bride and the wedding dress she will wear.

For brides with extravagant gowns, it is best to keep the veil as simple as possible. You don’t want your wedding veil and dress to be competing for attention. Plus, this could spoil the elegance of your wedding gown and you could end up looking to overdone. If you want to add a little something to your veil, consider putting a simple ribbon or trim along the edges.

If you have a simple dress, without a lot of beading or embroidery, the veil should add the drama. You can construct the veil to add that extra glamour to your wedding look.

 It is important that wedding veils don’t hide anything on your dress. If the back of your gown is the center point, you don’t want to get a long veil that covers your back and hides it. Just make sure when looking at wedding veils, you think of the dress you will be wearing. You want your gown to compliment the veil and vice versa.

Antique veils have become very popular and is considered very “in” when it comes to the fashion industry. Besides the fact that an antique veil is very vintage, it is also considered good luck. Borrowing a wedding veil that your mom or grandmother wore at their weddings can bring luck to your new marriage. Just make sure that you borrow a veil from someone who is happily married for this to work. If you do decide to wear an vintage veil, try not to fix it in any way. You do not want to ruin it by trying to dye it to match your gown. Most of the times, if the veil doesn’t perfectly match, most people can’t tell because the fabric is so sheer.

Make sure you think about the length of the veil is suitable to the length of the aisle. Long wedding veils are great for huge churches such as cathedrals. In other situations, the veil will just bunch up and be a pain to walk around. Also, look at wedding veils that are easy to take off after the ceremony.

One of the best parts about being a bride is the chance to wear a truly fabulous dress. It is your time to shine, so go ahead and choose a bridal gown that is glamorous and that makes you feel like a movie star. This is how to find a glamorous wedding gown for any type of figure.

If you have a fairly average shape and size, you will have a huge number of wonderful wedding gowns from which to choose. In fact, you may have so many choices that it can be overwhelming. The trick is to narrow it down to a general style that appeals to you, and then to focus on finding a gown that fits the bill. For instance, if all out glamor is your goal, you do not need to waste your time trying on dresses that are too demure or understated, no matter how pretty they may be.

Glamor in a wedding gown is created by a few main features: the cut, the fabric, the embellishments, and of course, a touch of drama. Glamorous gowns will tend to be body conscious, or more slender in the silhouette, although this does not mean that only skinny-Minnie types of brides can pull off a dramatic gown. In fact, some of the most shape-hugging styles look their best on a figure with plenty of curves to love.

The one shoulder look is currently very much in style, and is the epitome of Hollywood glamor and style. Most of these gowns are created in narrow shapes. The Grecian goddess column in chiffon with a little ruching or gathering in the bodice is one of the most popular form of one shouldered wedding dresses. Drama comes in the form of oversized fabric flowers flowing over the shoulder or a jeweled silver shoulder strap. This is a cut that works very well on slender brides, whether tall or petite.

Shimmer is always glamorous, and gorgeous silk satin or charmeuse is a fantastic choice for a bride who wants that "wow" factor. Curvy brides will look stunning in strapless gowns with fitted ruched bodices that have an exaggerated low bodice. The gowns will be fitted down to the low hip or sometimes almost to the knee, and then explode into a dramatic mermaid full skirt. It is a fabulous classic shape that dates back to the old glamor days of Hollywood. It is also very flattering on a bride of any size with great curves, as long as she is comfortable really flaunting them. Add a big pair of sparkling Swarovski crystal bridal earrings, and you will be the picture of bridal glam!

For girls with nothing to hide, a body-hugging bias cut gown can be perfect. These dresses are cut close to the body, and the fabric drapes becomingly across the figure. Just don't choose this style if you want a forgiving dress! Some of the best examples of bias cut dresses can be found in collections of vintage bridal gowns, especially those from the 1930s, when pure glamor was the height of style.

Once you have found the perfect gown, you can pour on the glamor with the perfect finishing touches. Smooth hair is better than some of the more tousled looks so commonly seen lately. Makeup should be flawless, with either strong red lips or a sultry smoky eye. Finally, don't forget about your bridal jewelry; the sparkle of Swarovski crystal earrings and necklaces will give you a fabulously glamorous look for your wedding day.

Bridal jewelry which is inexpensive can be good to medium quality, and if it's cheap sterling silver jewelry or gold jewelry with semi precious stones or titanium bands or cubic zirconia imitation gemstones, it is likely to be good value.

The main reason to choose cheap bridal jewelry is that many people feel it is better to have something spectacular and dazzling for one day then something minuscule that costs a fortune. This may well be truest when it comes to the bridal accessories and bridesmaid sets that can cost a fortune and is a needless expense.

A beautiful pair of chandelier cubic zirconia earrings (or teardrop earrings) for the bride can be as little as $20 or$ 30 for the most delicate and sparkling pair set into a high quality costume jewelry setting, perhaps silver or other metal. They will not fall apart quickly, although eventually they will lose their shine. But for one day or two days or a special occasion they are more than adequate.

Also many hair salons that specialize in bridal makeup and hairdos will often offer a selection of hair ornaments and bridal accessories that will work well with your personal look. Since your stylists will know what makeup you will use, what dress design you have chosen and will have spent hours discussing your bridal needs and trying styles and listening to your dreams, they will be in a great position to recommend some cheap jewelry options and often have a selection of such unique and cheap bridal jewelry options right there in the salon or have catalogs for online jewelry distributors that they recommend.

Cheap jewelry online is often a way to save money but may also be a great time saver because shopping for jewelry in a shop makes you feel pressured and the last thing you need is to choose a set of bridal accessories or cheap jewels for your wedding because a salesperson was pushy. Online you can shop comfortably at your pace and without any sales stress. The prices are often lower due to the absence of overhead to maintain a fancy bridal shop, and these savings are reflected in the prices you pay.

Bridal party gifts are one of the most traditional items that every bridal shower give out. They are great ways to thank your dearest friends for their presence and hard work to help make your wedding as perfect as possible. While they don't need to be too much, bridal party gifts can tell how much you appreciate all the great things they have done for you, as well as value the friendship you have with them.

Traditionally, it is the couple who will find and buy the bridal gifts for their wedding attendants. The groomsmen gifts falls on the checklist of the groom, while the bridesmaids gifts are on the checklist of the bride. Gifts for the ring bearer and flower girls must also be included on their lists.

Bridal party gifts for the wedding attendants are usually given either right after, or before the wedding. The bride and groom can present groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts during the pre-wedding parties such as the wedding shower, bridal shower and bachelor party, where wedding attendants will be invited. However today, it is entirely up to the couple as to where and when they want to hand their gifts for the wedding attendants.

Groomsmen Gifts

Groomsmen gifts are typically purchased for male attendants who will stand next to the groom. It is the groom's responsibility to find and purchase gifts for his groomsmen. Usually, groomsmen gifts were given at the bachelor party or wedding shower. The options for groomsmen gifts are endless. From the traditional cuff links, money clips and flasks to unique custom pub signs, grooming kits, cooler bags, poker sets and etc.

For grooms, they have to picked groomsmen gifts according to each man's personality. For example, if one of the groomsmen is a sports enthusiast, then it is a good idea to buy a gift that reflects that kind of interest. Other possible groomsmen presents are business card cases, engraved pens, leather wallets, beer mugs, cigar accessories and so on.

Bridesmaids Gifts

Obviously, these gifts will be prepared by the bride for her bridesmaids. Bridesmaids gifts are also token of appreciation for the well-done job that her attendants did for her. The same with groomsmen gifts, presents for bridesmaids come in unlimited choices. Among the most popular are handbags, jewelry pieces, tiaras, scarves, picture frames, cosmetic bags and so on.

Today, you can find personalized bridesmaids gifts that can be included with bridesmaids' names or initials, or a personal message or even a short line of friendship poem. You can personalize bridesmaids handbags by letting their names or initials be embroidered on, or jewelry pieces that were engraved with the same details as well.

Wedding gifts for attendants are widely available online. From personalized bridesmaids gifts and groomsmen gifts to unique choices that can surely delight those people. Groomsmen and bridesmaids apparel such as handbags, toiletry bags, shirts and the likes are also great choices for your wedding attendants. Just make sure to shop according to their personal preferences as well as your preferred budget.

With the average cost of professional wedding flower arrangements running between $500-1200, it’s no wonder that more and more brides are turning to do-it-yourself wedding flowers.

Wedding Flowers-DIY is a Web-based company that provides brides-to-be with the training necessary to make beautiful, creative, and lasting wedding flower arrangements. They offer step-by-step tutorials with photographs and easy to follow instructions for dozens of traditional and trendy wedding flowers arrangements, from the bridal bouquet and wedding party flowers to the altar arrangements and table centerpieces.

Certified Master Florist and experienced professional wedding florist Jo Lind shares tips and tricks learned through years of designing wedding flowers. After creating wedding flower arrangements for five family weddings in eight months on a shoestring budget, Jo Lind had learned a lot about do-it-yourself wedding flowers.

She reinforced her hard-won knowledge with floral arrangement classes, finally becoming a certified Master Florist and training under some of Oklahoma’s top floral designers. In the last few years, Lind has created beautiful floral arrangements for hundreds of large and small weddings, and visited dozens of bridal fairs to keep up with current trends. Wedding Flowers-DIY takes her experience and knowledge and makes it easily accessible to brides-to-be working on their own shoestring budgets.

Her step-by-step tutorials include:

• How to keep bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres from wilting before the wedding

• Tips for choosing the color, style, and kind of flowers for each arrangement

• How to transport and store wedding flowers

• Dressing up basic wedding flower arrangements

• Tips for floral accents on wedding cakes

Wedding Flowers-DIY also maintains an online gallery with photographs of different wedding flower arrangements arranged by style and color. Brides-to-be can use the gallery as an inspiration to help choose the style and color of their wedding flowers. Wedding planners should visit.today to learn more about creating professional looking wedding flower arrangements at a do-it-yourself price.

Like any other aspect of a wedding, the photography follows trends and fresh ideas. The stiff group portraits that were the standard in wedding photography for generations have become the exception rather than the norm. For inspiration for your own wedding, check out these hot trends in wedding photography.

Informal candids are definitely the most popular variety of wedding photos. They are intended less to be a visual record of who was at the wedding, and more as a fluid overview of some of the high points of the day. They should capture the mood and spirit of the wedding by giving the viewer glimpses into the little moments that make the day special. The bride might want her photographer to be there when she is getting into her bridal gown and wedding jewelry to get a snapshot of her dress going over her head or her sister struggling to pin on her veil. A good candid photographer will have an eye for the other memorable parts of a wedding, from capturing a meaningful glance exchanged by the bride and groom to the look of pure joy on the face of a flower girl on the dance floor. Your guest book will tell you who was at the wedding; the candid photos should show what they did and capture the festive spirit of the event.

Wedding photography taken in unusual places is one of the hottest rising trends in weddings. Many of these pictures are taken as engagement photos before the wedding, but they are nothing like the posed studio shots your parents had taken when they announced their betrothal. Urban backgrounds are particularly popular, ranging from black and white photos set against a towering city skyline to gritty scenes in front of graffitied brick walls. For couples who do not live in a city, popular backgrounds include seasides, natural locations, and even places like carnivals and zoos. These settings are also gaining popularity for day-of-wedding photography; the contrast between the wild setting and the bride in her exquisite bridal gown, veil, and wedding jewelry makes for an interesting juxtaposition which gives the pictures an edgy quality.

Another trend in wedding photography is to make pictures a part of the event itself, rather than just something to look over weeks later. The rise in digital photography has made this possible. For instance, you might have the photographer use the photos he took during the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour to project as a slideshow onto a wall during the reception. Digital photo booths are finding popularity instead of traditional wedding favors. The guests can go into the booth and have their pictures taken as an instant keepsake of the day. Some of the photo booths will even have a monitor on the outside which will show all of the pictures taken during the reception as a slideshow for everyone to enjoy. An added bonus is that the newlyweds can get a copy of all of their guests's pictures burned on a disc for them to have as a souvenir.

There are several other up and coming ideas in wedding photography, including using images of the bride and groom on save-the-date cards, favor boxes, and even the wedding cake. Many couples are eschewing the traditional heavy wedding album and choosing to have customized photo books created online instead. With all of the amazing technology at our fingertips, wedding photography is a field that is only going to continue evolving in new and fascinating directions.

With many couples choosing to get married at the country's various beauty spots, or flying to the four corners of the globe to tie the knot, it may seem unfashionable to hold the ceremony in your own city. But for couples in Hull, you can enjoy your big day here or in the surrounding countryside. And not only will you be able to save yourselves and your guests the expense of long distance travel, you will be able to take advantage of the excellent Hull wedding photographers.

As for all couples, you will have a million and one things to think about before the big day. But one thing you must give due consideration to is a wedding photographer. Once the memories of the big day begin to fade, your wedding album, filled with beautifully taken photographs, will become a treasured possession. And as you flick through its pages in years to come, those memories of your wedding will come back to life.

A beautifully created wedding album will not only recreate memories of the wedding ceremony or the reception. The excellent wedding photographers here in Hull will help you collect a pictorial collage of the entire day, and the days leading up to it should you so choose. Having pictures taken throughout the entire day may be something you have not considered before. But it will help bring those memories of your wedding day here in Hull come alive as you peruse your wedding album in future years.

So, how to find a local wedding photographer in Hull? Probably the first place that the majority of people would turn to is the Hull Daily Mail. As the only large local newspaper the Mail always carries plenty of advertising from local photographers and will often print special wedding pull-outs featuring advertising from many different wedding organisers and event companies who have their own in-house photographers. And don't forget to look in the glossy magazine published by the Hull Daily Mail. The Journal will often carry advertising from the better local photographers and will sometimes feature special photo-spreads so you can see the quality of the photographers work.

A very popular alternative are the wedding fairs held in local hotels such as the Quality Royal and the Willerby Manor. These fairs are always well attended and provides you with a chance of talking first hand to several different photographers. The larger wedding fairs are held around three times a year but there are often smaller events taking place at other venues in the city.

The Hull Yellow Pages is another obvious place to look but the choice can be overwhelming as their are dozens upon dozens of Hull wedding photographers listed. Probably the best approach is to work out a short list from the Yellow Pages and then visit the photographers website to view examples of his or her work. If the photographer doesn't have a website than it would probably be wise to strike them off your list as all reputable photographers will have a website showcasing their work.

Once having chosen you wedding photographer it is advisable to visit him or her and tell him exactly what you want. The photographer, having worked for many couples and covered many wedding days, will also be able to give you excellent advice. He will be able to advise on the beauty spots in Hull and its surroundings for the shoots. Obviously you will want the pictures taken close to where the wedding ceremony is being held, but your wedding photographer may be able to advise on beautiful locations that you may never have considered for the photo shoot.

While most people associate wedding photography with stills, your wedding photographer may also be able to arrange a video recording of your wedding day. So instead of just having wonderfully taken photographs, your wedding day will be remembered for years to come with the sights and sounds of the occasion.

Having your wedding day in your home city is certainly well worth considering, and Hull's first class wedding photographers can help preserve those memories for the rest of your lives.

Leading up to Christmas is filled with all sorts of activities, organizing food, presents, flowers, holiday accommodation. Is the spare room ready for guests? Yes it is chaotic and the list is endless.

Yet it can be exhilarating when you and your partner decide to marry at Christmas.

Whether it be a winter wonderland wedding or get away to the tropics. This is a time when your wedding will make a huge impact on family and friends regardless of the destination.

It's Christmas time, a time for goodwill towards all men. A wedding to top it off always brings added joy.

Wedding flowers at Christmas during winter are gorgeous. Perfect time for tulips, hyacinths, freesias, and so on. A winter wonderland theme is perfect to entertain your guests with at Christmas time if your in the Northern Hemisphere.

For those considering a tropical Christmas wedding the season swings to the vibrant colored lilies and orchids, roses and a rainbow of colors in a large range of florist blooms to choose from. Tropical beach wedding on the sunny shores are breath taking with frangipani or orchids to dance in your hair.

Florist flowers are chosen specifically for their longevity,they are grown in hot houses to suit all seasons.

Wedding flowers are special no matter the season nor the choice of flower, it is always smart to know when your choice of bloom is in season,whether it be a Christmas wedding or a tropical beach wedding. Seek advice and know what is in season for your wedding to save any disappointment.

Every woman dreams of her wedding at some exotic destination with beautiful white sand beaches, pristine clear waters, magnificent Villa and surrounded by her close ones. If you thought this is just a dream then you could not be more wrong. You can have your wedding with great style and sophistication in a luxury Villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Now, you could have your Wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on while sand beaches or in a Luxury rental Villa or on beautiful grounds. You can choose a traditional wedding with a white dress, long veil, train, lots of exotic flowers and vows or you can opt for a simple yet elegant look with a slip dress. The entire Villa Rentals in Mexico can be yours and share this most important day in your life with your friends, relatives to share the joy and happiness of your wedding.

A private Luxury rental vacation Villa in Puerto Vallarta Mexico is equipped with all amenities and features. If you thought a luxury Villa on rent will be very extravagant then you will be surprised on how affordable rental vacation villas are in Mexico. Here superb villas with ever caring and competent attendants and chefs come at very economical prices. The atmosphere in Puerto Vallarta is very relaxed and you will enjoy a carefree vacation in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A lifelong memory of your destination wedding is so close to your hands.

Wedding planner will take care of all arrangements and you will have to just sit back and soak the atmosphere and enjoy once in a life time moment with your loved ones sharing your most important day in the intimate luxury of a villa in Mexico.

If you want to fulfill your childhood dream of a wedding by the Oceanside, come to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and make your dream comes true!

Wouldn't it be great to have a wedding in a foreign country, especially if this country is Greece? As I was looking around, I found many brochures of Santorini Island and I have to admit that this place surely attracted me the most. It looked really ideal to go and see the difference of visiting this place than others and experience staying at one of the many luxury hotels that the island offers.

What matters for you to notice, it is not only those wonderful talks and reviews of other people who have already been there, but how can a couple from a far place can be easily convinced to have their wedding on this island. But that could only be done by a complete wedding package offered by travel agencies or Santorini hotels directly. All the hotels have excellent wedding planners, well experienced that have a variety of ideas on how couples would like to present their special day to their guests. They had a complete list of couturier, jewelers, flower shops, beautician or beauty parlor that can be chosen by the couples according to their needs and wants for the upcoming celebration.

Couples who want to make their wedding very private, away from crowded neighborhoods and gate crashers will surely get the solemnity of the occasion if the wedding will be done inside the hotels. Many of Santorini hotels have a little chapel inside where the ceremony can be done. It would be wiser though for the couple though to take a mini vacation first on the island, choose the right hotel and then talk with the organizer of the wedding. Through this conversation, they will be given specific pointers and tips when, where, what why and how could their wedding become so unique and memorable.

Tips like when is the best time, month or day to get married in Santorini island, as well as where would be the best place to have the reception and the honeymoon, how many quests they will have, what are the excellent things that will be used by both parties, whether it would be a color motif of the dress, kind of flowers, fashion dress, make-up and accessories, if they are going to have a traditional Greek wedding or any other questions that the couple may have.

The new concept in wedding invitations is to send your wedding invites out in two batches. First send your invitations to those on your A-list. Then, once those on your A-list have RSVP’d you can send out your invites to those on the B-list. This is a method of controlling how many guests attend your wedding when you have more guests you would like to invite than you are able to invite.

We recommend avoiding the A-list / B-list method of inviting people if you can. But we understand that for some brides and grooms it may be very tempting to give this a try in order to accommodate a small venue or a tight budget.

The tricky thing is making sure that no one discovers that they were on the B-list — in fact, you don’t want anyone to even suspect that there is a B-list!

One way to do this is to make sure that you keep each social circle together on one list or another. For instance, your work colleagues should all either be on the A-list or on the B-list. If you make the mistake of inviting one of your co-workers with the A-list and have the rest of them on the B-list, then they are all going to be wondering why they didn’t get an invitation yet.

Since social circles intersect this can really get messy.

Another problem is that the success of this method of inviting people to your wedding is entirely dependent on each person faithfully RSVP’ing.

Realize that many of those invited will not be great about RSVP’ing. They will assume that “of course they know I’ll be there for their big day” OR “I’m sure they don’t need to know that we aren’t going to be able to make it.”

This can make the A-list / B-list option a bit challenging.

If you decide not to have a B-list, we recommend inviting about 15-25% more people than you hope to have at your wedding. Chances are only about 75-85% of the people will be able to make it.

You should also send an invitation to relatives and close friends even though they will obviously not be able to make it. For instance, send an invitation to your aunt and uncle who live on the other side of the country. They will be happy to have an invite from you as a token of your wish that they be a part of your big day.

Christmas is a magical time of the year. Planning a wedding at this festive time is a perfect idea. Everyone is in full festive spirit and ready to celebrate a joyous occasion.

The cost of ordering your invites from stationers can be very pricey. Once you have recovered from the shock of the quoted prices. You maybe start to think about making your own home made wedding invitations.

How about trying to make a Christmas tree design. Everyone can draw a tree, have a go. You know you have a creative side inside just waiting to surface. The tree can have decorations on each branch. The traditional colors of red and green still hold a special touch today in everyone's heart.

You can add a little creativity to the tree by choosing different colours to make your Christmas theme. Silver and white is a great choice as a color theme for the festive period. You may decide on having pink decorations on top of a pink tree. For the Goths there is a brilliant black tree with black and white decorations. Your color choice is endless.

A fantastic invite would be a normal square shaped card. Brides can choose to have a little header at the top of the wedding invitation with both names. You can also add the wedding date for a special touch.

You can make an amazing invitation by choosing a normal shaped card. A card which opens out to the side would be an ideal choice to start with to show off your unique invite. On the front of the card you can punch holes in various wintery shapes. A snowflake would be a good design to start with for your invitation. Insert a different colored wording on the inside of the border of the invitation to show your design off to its fullest. The special hole punches can be purchased from local supermarkets or craft shops.

Couples can choose a plain white card with a red border. This is a very elegant style and simple design to complete. The border can be plain red in colour or have a pattern. Both choices will wow the wedding guests.

It is consistently absorbing to abstraction the history of weddings of altered cultures. One can acquisition that some of the old traditions accept been agitated advanced to the accepted weddings.

In Italy, to this day marriages are not performed during Lent and Advent in May or August. Sunday was declared the best day for the alliance and June was (and is) advised the ideal ages to marry. This is based on the Roman goddess Junio, apery assurance of home, marriage, and childbirth.

In some families the marriages were abiding by the families of the helpmate and groom. A macho about of the benedict would appointment with the ancestor of the advised helpmate and ask for her duke in marriage. Sometimes a agent was acclimated to backpack a bulletin to the advised bride's family. Once an acceding amid the families was reached, the brace was declared engaged. The -to-be helpmate was accepted to anon alpha acquisition accouterment (even for her approaching husband), furniture, and added items for the home. This became accepted as the bride's 'trousseau'. If the assurance arena independent gold it was not to be beat until she accustomed the gold bells bandage as it was apparent as bad luck to abrasion gold afterwards actuality married. 

In antiquarian times a abundant accord of the Italian bells traditions consisted of warding off angry spirits. The benedict would be abiding to accept article adamant on his being to area off the angry eye. The bells blind was for the purpose of warding off angry alcohol they may try to advance the helpmate and disturbing the blind afterwards the commemoration was advised acceptable luck. The helpmate was not to accept a complete conjugal clothes until the bells day. It was to abide abridged until she absolved bottomward the abbey aisle. Presumably a final stitch was fabricated about on the dress at the access of the church. The benedict would delay at the advanced of the abbey and present the helpmate with a boutonniere of flowers and herbs, to area off the angry spirits.

At added times the benedict would aces the helpmate up and airing her to the church. In this case a log and a saw would be placed in their aisle and they had to saw it into two pieces to appearance their union. If the helpmate absolved to the church, afterwards the groom, the bounded bodies generally put things in her aisle such as a broom, beggar, arrant baby. How she handled these items showed if she would be a acceptable wife, mother, would be kind, etc.

In the commemoration the benedict stood to the appropriate of the bride, appropriately absolution his brand hand, aloof in case addition approved to abduct his bride. Ten assemblage were appropriate to accomplish the commemoration official; appropriately the charge for a ample conjugal party. They were dressed like the helpmate and benedict to abash the anxious spirits. The helpmate agitated (and still does in best weddings) a cottony or glassy purse for guests to drop their money ability in as a way to advice with the expenses. Another way money was aloft was by the best man acid the groom's tie into pieces and affairs them to guests at the wedding.

Following the commemoration the helpmate and benedict were pelted with almonds (in cobweb bags), three for accouchement and bristles to seven to advance fertility. In age-old times a loaf of aliment was burst over the bride's arch to represent fertility. At the end of the bells the helpmate and benedict bankrupt a boutonniere or bottle into pieces with the cardinal of shards apery how abounding years they would be married. Mothers-in-law sat at a table and kept a almanac of the claim of favors or money which bare to be witnessed (this is still done in some of today's ceremonies) 

Most of the ceremonies started with accumulation in the aboriginal morning, followed by music and dancing throughout the night. Food was, and is, a ample allotment of the wedding. Thirteen or added courses were commonly served (a ample meal is still served at today's weddings); this represented the abutment of the brace and their families.

It's amazing how abounding bells traditions still abide alike admitting they may accept acquired somewhat to reflect today's society. Incorporating traditions based on ancestry is generally a acceptable way to account the old while adulatory the new.

A wedding, whether it is your first or fifth, can be the best, and the most stressful, experience of your life. Except, of course, if you choose to tie the knot at sea. When getting married on a cruise ship, you'll have a host of professionals trained to accommodate your every need during your cruise wedding. From cakes to tuxedos, accommodations to the reception hall, you won't have to go off-board for anything. Unless of course you choose to have your reception on shore. In which case, the amenities come to you.

Imagine saying your vows on the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean, on a hillside vineyard in Italy, or on the snowy-white glaciers of Alaska. The possibilities are endless.

There are a few stipulations when getting married on a cruise ship. First, the captain generally does not marry the couple (except with Princess Cruises). A wedding officiant will be provided by the cruise line for that purpose. Second, cruise weddings take place while in port, not while at sea. You can choose to get married on board when in port or at a selected location on shore. Finally, the bride and groom must be sailing on the cruise in order to get married on it. Your guests can, however, board the ship for the wedding without sailing on the cruise.

Many cruise lines provide cruise wedding packages and coordinators to make sure that your day is special and runs smoothly. Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International, all provide wedding packages for couples sailing on their ships. Crystal Cruises and Cunard Line do not allow weddings on their ships. The cost of tying the knot at sea ranges from $900 to $2,400 and generally includes transportation to and from the port, wedding facilities, wedding officiant, wedding coordinator, ceremony music, flowers for the bride and groom, cake, champagne, photographer, wedding album, and dinner. Many will also arrange spa and hair appointments, as well as tuxedo rentals. Of course, each line has their own packages. Read below for information on the most popular cruise lines and their wedding options.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices provided on this page are general indicators of wedding package costs. They are provided to give a general indication of costs for couples in the early stages of planning their weddings. Stated prices are not guaranteed and do not include taxes.

Carnival Cruises
For those looking to celebrate a special occasion, Carnival offers a variety of packages designed to suit every need. Wedding ceremonies are performed by a wedding officiant before the ship sets sail and Carnival provides a photographer who takes pictures both during the ceremony and the reception. These photos are available for purchase during the cruise.

The basic cruise wedding package is for eight guests (including bride and groom) and includes the ceremony, bridal bouquet, groom's boutonniere, bottle of sparkling wine, wedding cake, wedding music, and photography service. This package is priced starting at $750, prices vary depending on the port. The other wedding packages offered by Carnival add to the basic package with a combination of wedding luncheon, open bar, champagne, and the accommodation of up to 20 guests. These packages range in price from $1,050 to $1,450. Guests may wish to add a videographer, tuxedo rental, additional food and beverage service, or live entertainment.

Holland America Line
Holland America Line offers a variety of packages for those celebrating weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.

Weddings
Holland America's wedding package is called Anchors Away. It includes the ceremony setup, personal wedding coordinator, personalized wedding ceremony, bridal bouquet, groom's boutonniere, wedding cake, champagne, and a cruise album. This package starts at $1,295 USD.

Renewal of Vows
Holland America Line's renewal of vows package is priced at $99USD and includes flowers in your stateroom, renewal ceremony with hors d'oeuvres and beverages, as well as a photograph and photo album.

Special Occasion
The basic celebration package includes flowers in your stateroom, champagne, a special dessert in the dining room, framed photograph, and special recognition. This package is $79USD. You can add to this package with amenities like a dozen roses, a pair of terrycloth bathrobes, a special chocolate pillow gift, couple's massage, and a guaranteed table for two in the dining room. The price for the more elaborate package is $410 USD.

If your special occasion is of a romantic nature, Holland America has a romantic package that provides you with flowers, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, a framed photograph, $25 in casino chips, and an aromatherapy massage. This package is priced at $169 USD.

Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Lines gives passengers a variety of options when planning a wedding on one of their ships. Wedding packages range in price from $1200 USD to $2,399 USD and can accommodate anywhere from eight to twenty five guests.

Wedding Package
Norwegian's basic package will accommodate a maximum of eight guests (including the bride and groom) and includes the wedding officiant, wedding music, keepsake marriage certificate, ceremony location, wedding cake, champagne, and a photograph package. The photograph package provides the bride and groom with twelve portraits, a mini-album, and two 8" by 10" selected portraits. You can add to this package with such amenities as additional guests, a one-hour, open bar reception with hors d'oeuvres, additional champagne, additional photographs, a two-hour sit-down lunch with wine, and live music.

Anniversary and Honeymoon Package
Whether you're looking for a deluxe package with all the fixings or a small combination of some simple luxuries, Norwegian Cruise Line can accommodate your needs. With prices ranging from $79 to $329, the basic package includes champagne and strawberries, canapes in your stateroom, photograph, and romantic dinner for two in the bistro with a complimentary bottle of wine. The most deluxe offer gives couples champagne and strawberries, spa wrap, massage, breakfast-in-bed, a formal portrait, and a romantic dinner for two in the bistro with a bottle of wine.

Princess Cruises

Weddings
Princess Cruises offers customizable cruise wedding packages that include everything from bouquets and wedding cake to portraits and tuxedo rental. You and your Cruise Consultant can work together to create the package that suits all of your wedding needs. One special bonus with Princess is that your wedding ceremony will be conducted by the captain of your ship.

Renewal of Vows
The basic package costs $205 and includes the ceremony, bouquet, boutonniere of orchids, commemorative certificate, a bottle of champagne with engraved champagne glasses in your stateroom, and a framed portrait of the ceremony. For an additional cost, the package can be upgraded to include champagne and breakfast-in-bed, two Princess terrycloth robes, a thirty-minute massage or facial per person, and a visit to the bridge while the ship is in port.

Special Occasion
Celebrating a birthday, promotion, or graduation? Do it in style on a Princess ship. Princess Cruises offers a variety of packages for people celebrating something special. The most basic package includes a bottle of champagne, framed formal portrait, hors d'oeuvres delivered to your stateroom, and breakfast-in-bed with champagne. All for $135 per couple. Passengers can add to that package with amenities like Princess terrycloth robes, spa visit, a visit to the bridge, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Prices range from $135 to $430 per couple, depending on the package.

Royal Caribbean International - Weddings
Royal Caribbean offers seven wedding packages ranging in price from $1,095 to $1,595.

Duet, the simplest onboard package, includes the wedding coordinator, wedding ceremony, wedding officiant, ceremony music, bride's bouquet of roses, groom's boutonniere of roses, wedding cake for four, photographer, one wedding photo, wedding certificate keepsake, and champagne. Additions that are made for other packages include more wedding photos, larger bridal bouquet, champagne and breakfast-in-bed for two, round-trip transportation to the port in a chauffeured limousine, and chocolate-covered strawberries in the couple's stateroom.

These packages can be enhanced to include live music, videography, beauty appointments, tuxedo rentals, wedding invitations/announcements, wedding reception, and marriage license processing. Ask your Cruise Consultant about the cost of these additions.

Shore Weddings
For weddings on shore, Royal Caribbean includes many of the same amenities found in the Duet package, but adds indigenous wedding flowers, escorted transportation to and from the territorial court and ceremony site, local wedding cake, and secured, marriage license documents.

Renewal of Vows
If you would like to renew your vows on a cruise ship, you can do so for $400. Your vows can be renewed in the wedding chapel (if there is one) or in a designated spot on board. This cost includes the ceremony, ceremony music, bouquet for the bride, boutonniere for the groom, keepsake certificate, wedding cake for four, photograph, and champagne.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices provided on this page are general indicators of wedding package costs. They are provided to give a general indication of costs for couples in the early stages of planning their weddings. Stated prices are not guaranteed and do not include taxes.