A Scottish engagement used to begin with reading the banns, an announcement made three weeks in a row by the vicar in the bride’s parish and the groom’s parish, simply saying that these two intend to wed.  This is no longer a legal requirement in Scotland, but it is often done for church weddings.
One lovely Scottish [...]

 
Before the wedding, the families of the bride and groom announce the wedding by giving out “Double Happiness Cakes” and wedding invitations. “Double Happiness Cakes” are small cakes with lucky words written on top, and tasty filling inside. Chinese wedding invitations are red, since red is the color of celebration in China. Why not try [...]

A traditional German wedding lasts for three days of celebration. The wedding festivities start on Thursday, when the couple gathers with family and few close friends for the civil ceremony.
On Friday, the real wedding fun starts with a wedding-eve party called a “Polterabend”. Friends and family join the couple to wish them well… and to [...]

 
 
Your wedding (and marriage) is a life-changing event, and most brides find that their emotions are very complex on their big day. You can be excited that your long-awaited wedding is finally here, pleased to see out-of-town guests, serene about your future husband and still feel anxious about wedding day logistics. And you may feel [...]

 
Many brides and grooms these days are considering having a green wedding, or at least making some choices to reduce the environmental impact of their big day.  Thankfully, this doesn’t mean wearing a green dress!
Some easy suggestions that don’t take much effort are:
Look for local products when planning your big day. Try to serve locally grown food, local, [...]

Guest books are great ideas.  They give your guests a chance to wish  you well even if they only get a moment to see you during the reception. They also give you a chance to sit back and enjoy their comments and relive some of your wedding day.  
These days, there are lost of choices [...]

Occasionally  it’s not possible to control the time your ceremony starts. But, when it is up to you, there are several things to consider.
 If you are having an indoor wedding but planning to take group photos outside in your favorite garden or park, make sure you leave enough daylight hours to travel to the location [...]

With the uncertainty in the country these days over the economy, many couples are wondering how they can afford to pay for the wedding they want.  It’s not always easy to decide where you should trim back, what you should leave out and what you want to keep.  One thing you might want to think [...]

I love watching wedding styles change. We’ve already talked about wedding trends like  sweetheart tables, food stations, and my personal fave, the cupcake wedding cake. Now let’s look at some of the trends from 2008 and decide what’s a flash in the pan, and which ones will be keepers.
One trend of 2008 is what bridal magazines call the [...]

You’ve chosen your wedding dress, and now it’s time to choose your bridesmaids’ outfits. Think about the flowers you’d like to have to have, the venue and of course, how you’d like your wedding pictures to look.
Many friendships have been strained or broken over bridesmaid dress selection. Brides, remember that these are your very best [...]