Monthly Archives: June 2011

Father of the groom

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Michelle

At first glance it may appear that the father of the groom does not play a particularly big role in the wedding ceremony, being overshadowed by the father of the bride.  Whilst the responsibilities of the father of the groom … Continue reading →

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Calendar Checklist

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Michelle

When you first decide to get married, the practical problems of organising the Ceremony and Celebrations will be far from your mind. Once you start thinking of what has to be done it may all seem quite daunting. Provided below … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Flowers

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Michelle

Wedding Tradition During Victorian times, flower took on an additional significance, as lovers would send messages to each other using different flowers. Since each flower had its own meaning, the bridal bouquet had a special meaning to the bride. During … Continue reading →

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Mother of the Groom

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Michelle

The groom’s mother may feel overshadowed by the mother of the bride, but the two roles are equally important. Support your son.  The first duty, obviously, is to be a source of support to your son.  He will no doubt … Continue reading →

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Tossing the Bridal Bouquet

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Michelle

Wedding Tradition The practice of the bride tossing her bouquet before she leaves on her wedding trip is said to have started in the 14th century, when getting a piece of the bride’s clothing was considered good luck. In those … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Non-traditional Wedding Ring

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michelle

Nowadays, the modern bride has several options when it comes to choosing engagement rings.  Women who know that they’d rather not have a traditional ring should not be shy about letting their significant other know their preferences. Sometimes a traditional … Continue reading →

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Black Wedding Cake

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michelle

Gone are the days of impeccably smooth wedding cakes. Wedding confections that make guests want to reach out and touch them will become increasingly popular. As such, feel free to opt for buttercream over fondant because buttercream tends to have … Continue reading →

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How to incorporate black in your table setting?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michelle
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Black & ???

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michelle

Add some colours to your black wedding thanks to flowers or accessories…

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Details, Details…

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michelle

Intricate accents and gorgeous embellishments headline the latest in luxury black bridal accessories.

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