Bridal Jewelry: Fulfilling a Wedding Tradition 'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.' This is a saying that many brides take to heart when considering their wedding trousseau. From wedding gowns, accessories and motifs, brides from all walks of life throughout the years have tried their best to stick to this formula.
The SURGE of the URGE! The sexual revolution stepped onto the horizon a few decades back and "The SURGE of the URGE" was born and became the focus of our culture. Find out why it has failed to satisfy the desire of the heart for being wanted for a lifetime of nights and not just a night of a lifetime.
Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy After being married a while, couples can easily lose that sense of spiritual intimacy they have. How can Christian couples maintain spiritual intimacy in their marriage?
7 Stupid Wedding Mistakes Even Smart Couples Make Are you really as ready for your wedding ceremony as you think you are? Here are some incredibly common mistakes couples make on their wedding day -- despite the best planning money can buy.
Ten Ways to Have an Irish Wedding Honor your Irish heritage in ways romantic and clever with these great old traditions. Add them to your ceremony and reception to remind you of the Emerald Isle.
The Monogram Theme Wedding Monograms in weddings are hot and getting hotter. These days, they're a theme all by themselves. Here's how to make them a part of your wedding.
Butterfly Releases Releasing butterflies is a perfect addition to weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, or any other memorable event. Take a moment to imagine the wonder and excitement of a day filled with the magic of butterflies.
Lighting The Way When Two Become One Whether you want to add a little extra romance to an evening reception or a little glow to your house of worship, candles are a natural, effortless addition to your wedding theme. You'll have no trouble finding a role for candles at the wedding ceremony, at the reception, and even as part of the floral displays.
Wedding Rings – Through the Ages and for All Eternity The exact origin of the wedding ring is uncertain and is rife with superstition and mythology. Papyruses dating back to the ancient Egyptian civilization depict wedding rings, and historians credit the land of the Pharaohs with originating this tradition. Engagement or betrothal rings were in use as far back as prehistoric times, but the wedding ring is a relatively new tradition, and unlike the engagement ring, is steeped in religious ritual.
Net Savvy Indian Brides and Grooms Internet has revolutionized the marriage scene amongst Indians. Though the way marriages are conducted is still the same, the way people find their perfect match has changed...
New Findings on Happiness Have Implications for Rocky Marriages There are two actions you can take that will not only improve your own level of happiness, but that will also help strengthen a shaky marriage. Both will leave you feeling better about yourself and your marriage.
Subtle Danger Signals on the Domestic Front Yes, marriage partners may have the best of intentions, but poor communication habits will gradually erode the harmony of the home.
Planning Your Wedding - How To Get Organized He's finally popped the question. You're now engaged and have set a wedding date…."Now What?", you ask yourself. Here is a general guideline to getting all the wedding details organized.
Why Hire A Wedding Designer? As couples begin thinking about their wedding, they are often confused over how much to spend, where to obtain specialized services, and how to choose vendors. These worries often mount as quickly as the cost of the wedding. After the euphoria wears off and the reality settles in, it's shocking to discover how much preparation is involved.
How Is A Professional Wedding Designer Different From Other Wedding Vendors Who Do Event Planning? Often when you are looking for wedding vendors who suit your needs, you will run across a vendor that advertises that they also will coordinate your wedding - FREE! These people generally do not have the extensive training or association memberships that professional wedding designers or bridal consultants have.
Wedding Frames – Are Your Wedding Photographs Safe? Whether you decide to display photographs in an album or frame, it is important they are manufactured from acid-free or archival-safe materials in order to protect and preserve your photographs for the future. Chances are photographs placed in an album are protected but how about your framed photographs?
Do We Still Need Wedding Traditions? Traditions come about when lots of people do the same thing over and over again. Are some wedding traditions becoming unpractical? Should we make our own for our generation?
Wedding Flower Ideas What flowers to pick? How should they be arranged? Can they really be the color I want?
Wedding Gown Styles Congratulations! You are getting married. Now it is off to the bridal shop to pick that beautiful wedding gown. Here are a few terms that you should know before you go to the bridal shop.
Understanding Sexuality in Marriage Your physiological and psychological expressions of sexual behavior during the age periods of infancy, adolescence, adulthood and post climacteric state defines sexuality.
10 Ideas for Perfect Wedding Gifts Wedding ceremonies are the stuff fairy tales are made of. Marriages are made in heaven, it is said. Keeping this age-old adage in mind, a heavenly atmosphere is created at the wedding venue.
Wedding Centerpiece Ideas Wedding centerpiece ideas are as individual as you are. They can reflect your personality, your hobbies or be just plain sentimental. They can be used to make your guests feel a bigger part of your day or to entertain.
Wedding Gifts for Second Marriages Second marriages can be a tricky situation for a variety of reasons. There may be problems with step kids, ex spouses or even some religious stumbling blocks for the marriage taking place. However, when we talk about the etiquette for buying gifts for those going through a second marriage, it is a fairly straightforward process.