Wedding Layers

I don’t know if i should send the invitation the the bride for her bridal shower. it’s not a surprise, but she doesnt know the details.

I went to a bridal shower where the bride was given a basket of things- all to use in a new home. There was a story that accompanied it that stated the name of each product (Like ALL laundry detergent and bread and etc… )
I can’t find it online and don’t have any more patience (or time at the moment) to look for it. Can you help me out? Thank you.

I’m helping to host a bridal shower and I’m trying to come up with questions about the groom that the bride will be able to answer. I’m going to ask the groom first to actually get the answers, but I’m having trouble thinking of questions to ask. Got any suggestions? It’s the game where if she gets one wrong then she has to put a piece of bubble gum in her mouth and if it’s right then she can open a gift. Thanks so much!

Im having my bridal shower this sunday. And I wanna play the game "how well do you know the bride and groom" Im having 20 questions total, 5 about the bride, 5 about the groom, then 10 about them as a couple. Ive already got the first ten, but what are some questions I can ask about us as a couple??

My wedding is in early August and I want to have my bridal shower at the end of April. Is that too soon. When should i have it? Are bridal showers and wedding showers the same thing? I dont know how these things work, help me out a little. Its my first time.Is there a rule to these things?

My boyfriend is going into the military and we’ve been together for over 2 years, and we decided to get married before he goes to basic, but that is about 2 months away. I only know a few things to planning a wedding, but I know there’s a lot of stuff to do especially with only 2 months to do so. I’m going to do a bridal shower, and a small beach wedding with a very low budget, so I can ideas or suggestions to help this process. Thanks

Picture this. It is your wedding day and your bride enters the church gracefully. It is time for some soulful melody to accompany her entry. But the first chords of the piano and you wake from your dreamy state. The reason is a completely out of tune pianist. Wedding ceremony music can make or break your wedding. It creates the atmosphere and mood that you associate with the most memorable day of your life. So it better be the best.

Since wedding music has such an important role to play, it is important to discuss it with your Charlotte wedding planner. Choosing the correct wedding music in Charlotte for all occasions included in the wedding will make a wedding to remember.

Bridal shower music is one aspect of pre-wedding music that is most of the times not given much importance. What type of music you will play during a bridal shower depends on the theme of the bridal shower. If there is no theme, only socializing is expected then going for soft background music is the best choice. The age of the guests will also be a major deciding factor in deciding on the music. It is always advisable to choose music that will appeal to a wide cross section of guests. If dancing is expected, then choose peppy songs. Try and include the songs which the bride enjoys since it is her special day.

On the day of the wedding, choose wedding ceremony music that is played by a Charlotte wedding musician live or one which is prerecorded depending on the plan that the Charlotte wedding planner has chalked out. The music should be relaxing and intimate. Soft instrumental or jazz music goes well with all moods.

The wedding ceremony music played during the actual wedding ceremony will depend on the location of the wedding. A church wedding is usually highlighted by a choir that sings hymns, accompanied by the church pianist. For outdoor wedding ceremonies, a live music band is good.

Wedding reception entertainment is important as it is an occasion to celebrate. The mood should be livelier. Hence ask the Charlotte wedding musician to play country, jazz, R&B or even rock music depending on your taste and wedding theme.

Choose a wedding musician who has experience playing at wedding ceremonies. If possible listen to their recorded music before making your final decision. Make sure that the musician has a reputation of reaching the venue well before time. Inform him about the theme of the wedding so they can decide on the music and rehearse well in advance.

The Charlotte wedding musician you hire should not only play good music which is suitable for the occasion but also add glitz and glamor to the ceremony. He should be suitably dressed for the occasion. Make sure that he plays music that is not monotonous or overwhelming since the guests wouldn’t be comfortable to dance with it. A good Charlotte wedding musician will be sure to ask you the age bracket within which the guests fall. That way, he can plan what type of music he will play.

Your wedding is once in a life time experience. Ensure that you choose the right kind of musicians and music so that it begins and ends on a soulful note.

Camille is the author of this article on Charlotte wedding musicians.

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I bet that you heard the following statements relating to weddings:

In the past, tradition called for the bride and her family to plan, and be responsible for the wedding. The groom and his family were often, but not always, asked to participate in specific aspects such as: Flowers for the bride, the mothers, the groom and male attendants, Music and the Officiant.

Times, they are changing!

The traditional family of “Leave it to Beaver” where the man worked out of the house, supporting the family while the wife stayed home caring for the home and the children is reserved to too few families.

Today, both men and women work, earning a living and sharing responsibilities for the home and the children. It has become commonplace for men to shop, do housework and care for their children. In fact the term “House Husband” no longer sounds strange. Also, More and more brides and grooms live together prior to marriage.

The traditional responsibility of the bride’s parents to plan and fulfill their daughter’s dream wedding has shifted. Today, a majority of the working brides and grooms pay all, or a large percentage of the wedding costs.

Another change in the wedding scene is the large number of brides and grooms who have been married before. Their weddings may include children.

So, who’s wedding is it anyway?

The bride’s and the groom’s of course!

In fact, quite frequently, it is recognized not only with engagement parties for both but also with wedding showers where both bride and groom are showered with gifts. Did you notice the change from BRIDAL SHOWER to WEDDING SHOWER?

Though there are still some aspects specific to brides or grooms, they should plan their big day together. It is important that each of them bears the responsibility and commitment to their relationship as a soon to be a married couple. Preparing for their wedding dayis a great excercise. It is also an important judge as to how comfortable with, and yielding to each other the bride and groom are.

Today’s grooms are just as excited as their brides at the prospect of their upcoming marriage. They do not want to be guests at their own wedding. Rather, they want to be active participants in planning their wedding and honeymoon with their brides. They want to contribute financially, they want their opinions considered and they want to be involved in the decision making. Working as a team planning the wedding, gives the bride and groom a wonderful opportunity to dream together, share their thoughts, plan together and have the wedding of their dream. All the while, sharing the excitement, fun and occasional disagreements and resolutions, associated with wedding planning and later, with married life.

Working together brings the bride and groom closer together as they learn more and more about each other, and is a good beginning to later, jointly plan their life together.

We have seen the trend gaining momentum, as brides often ask A-wedding Day how to involve their grooms in planning their wedding. We have also noticed a dramatic increase in the number of men purchasing not only jewelry and gifts, but wedding accessories for the ceremony and reception.

You plan to share your life as a couple, you owe it to both of you to plan your wedding as a couple. You’ll enjoy a rewarding experience, the memories of which will last a lifetime.

Copyrights © 2007 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser

Nily Glaser who is an educator and a published author, is the CEO of A-wedding Day at: http://www.a-weddingday.com

She writes important articles, and has presented workshops for wedding professionals all over the USA.

Nily Glaser pays special attention to enlighten educators, families and wedding professionals.
Her web site is a very popular Wedding Resource and Information Center, and a discount shopping mall for wedding gifts, supplies and bridal accessories including the exclusive line of Wedding Accessories By Nily.

A-wedding day specializes in theme and family weddings and in do it yourself projects.

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The wedding shower invitation indicated where they were registered but I thought bridal showers gifts were suppose to be more intimate … do I bring the wedding gift to the wedding shower or the wedding? I’m so confused !

A little help goes a long way

Some simple things to help your wedding photographer…

Let’s be friends

First and foremost, understand that even the most professional photographer can only capture that which you portray. They may be able to get great angles and a fairytale setting, but how you feel and what you think will most certainly be evident in you facial expression and level of comfort in front of the camera. It is, therefore, of utmost value to be comfortable with your photographer and their camera. A very good idea would be to get to know your photographer before the wedding in order to achieve this. Many photographers will be more than happy to arrange a pre-shoot to help you and your fiance become more comfortable with the lens and it truly is advisable to grab the opportunity with both hands. Not only will it help you and your fiance to become more comfortable, but it should also be a time in which your photographer will couch you in the little things that really matter on the day of your wedding like “chin up, elbows away from your sides, breath” and so on. All in an effort to capture your most precious memories in the best possible way. Remember that your photographer is the one person who will be there ALL THE TIME. They are probably going to be the one calming you when table settings aren’t right or the correct accessories to your dress have not arrived (I’m speaking from experience of-course). Yes, they will be the one standing by with that glass of wine, the cigarette or the calming tablet, whilst still capturing every moment in eternity. In getting to know your photographer, it will offer the photographer a glimpse into your personality and give them the opportunity of capturing YOU in your photos.

A great way of allowing your photographer to get to know you is to invite your photographer to your bridal shower to capture a few shots there. It will also offer your photographer a chance to get acquainted with some of your key guests. Most photographers would love to get to know the couple before the wedding. Make the photographer a friend.

Lighting

Now, most photographers will be able to deal with any lighting condition, but the best photos are usually achieved using natural light. Please keep this in mind when planning the time of your wedding. Remember that if the ceremony is scheduled for just before sunset and the ceremony is an hour long, there won’t be much light left for your photographer to work with. Also keep in mind that once you step outside the ceremony venue, there will be a stampede of guests who will want to congratulate you. This is very time consuming and can take an hour or more. You may not expect that it will be so time consuming, but experience has taught me that it always does, so please be sure to cater for this in your schedule. If you are planning a late or evening wedding, your photographer will probably ask to take photos of you and your fiance before the ceremony or the next day, or they may take a more photojournalistic approach and have no formal shoot with the bride and groom at all.

Also keep your photographer in mind at the reception. Dimming the lights to almost complete darkness when opening the dance floor or cutting the cake, may add to the romantic atmosphere, but may leave your photographer in complete disaster, especially if he/she does not even have enough light to see you through the camera’s view finder.

Event Schedule

Please ensure that your photographer knows what will be happening at approximately what time. Remember that your photographer needs to be aware of important moments at your wedding in order to capture them e.g. Speeches, opening dance, throwing of the bouquet and so on. There is nothing worse for a photographer than sitting down to that well deserved meal, taking a big bite of that lovely food, and being caught completely off-guard by the announcement of the wedding cake being cut, and having jump up, mouth full of food, hands full of gravy – need I say more?

Event guide

An event guide is someone who knows the rest of the guests at the wedding, who can help the photographer to get the right people together for the photos of friends and family that you have requested. You have many other things to concentrate on and will probably not have the time to help your photographer co-ordinate this. Besides, you will probably be in most of those photographs and will have to stay put while the rest of the crowd is being gathered. Remember that your photographer is great at what they do, but unfortunately, probably not clairvoyant, and will not know who Uncle Frank and Aunt Sally are. Having an event guide will help to ensure that the process is quick and efficient and that all those special guests get photographed.

Guests and Guest photography

Usually, most photographers will be more than happy to allow your guests to take photos here and there. I even joke around with the guests who are taking photos and call them my fellow paparazzi and give them some pointers to help them achieve better shots. Unfortunately, time on your special day is precious and rather pricey when it comes to a professional photographer. Try to limit the amount of guest photography during vital moments of your wedding. Keep in mind that your photographer may be using a special lens for low lighting conditions during the ceremony, if it is indoors, to avoid using a flash, and a flash from a guest’s camera may cost you and your photography that great photo of “You may kiss the bride”. It is also very time consuming during the photo shoot of friends, family and the bridal couple if the photographer has to wait for the 10 other people who want to take that same shot and has to fight for your attention while you are looking at the 10 other camera’s clicking away. It may mean that the photographer may not have enough time to get all the desired photos and it may prove to be very disappointing for you.

When it comes to guests, it is rather unfortunate that you will have one or two who will refuse to co-operate with your photographer and who may even be extremely rude. Now, some people will just persist in their behavior no matter what you do or say, but for the rest of the friendly folk, it may be a good idea to add a little sentence to your invitation like “Watch out for the paparazzi. When in there presence, look straight into the lens, be quiet and smile, and no-one gets hurt” or have your master of ceremony just make a short announcement to encourage guest co-operation. I am always friendly with the guests and find that 9 times out of 10 a little courtesy from my side and a bit of encouragement from the couple’s side goes a long way in creating great and fun photos.

Enjoy it

Enjoy the experience. Take that bottle of wine along. Have fun. Chat to your beloved. Laugh. Relax. Remember your photographs can only reflect what you are feeling. Many a bride and groom have said that their photo session was one of the most wonderful, fun highlights of their day, and some have said that it was exhausting and frustrating. You photo shoot will greatly depend on what you make of it. The photographer will do the rest.

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