Wedding Payments

Who pays what at a Wedding :

The resolution finding technique in Wedding Etiquette is so different from couple to couple but lets look at a general idea of some individual beliefs and cultural backdrops. However, below mentioned is a basic guide of a perfect wedding etiquette interpreted that is adoptable for wedding planners.

Who Disburses For What?

Usually, the bride is required to disburse for:

The groom’s wedding ring.
Gift packages for wedding guests.
Groom’s wedding gifts.
Space adjustment for outdoor wedding guests.

And, the groom is normally obligated to disburse for:

The engagement ring entailing the bride’s ring too.
Bride’s wedding gifts.
Marriage certificate.
Gifts for groom’s men.
Honeymoon expenses.
Wedding flowers for the bride.
Rooms for out-of-town groom’s guest.
Departure corsages.
Corsages for exceptional females and mothers.
Buttonhole wedding flower for men in wedding bash.
Clergymen’s fee.
Wedding accessories, ties, and gloves for the men in wedding bash.

Generally, the bride’s family disburses for:

The entire wedding reception expense.
Wedding outfits of bride.
Expenses of thanks giving memos, declarations, and wedding invitation cards.
Outlays of postal cards, tablecloths, and seating arrangements.
The charges of videographers and photographers.
Ceremonial outlays.
Accessories and flowers for bridesmaid.
Conveyance for bridal guests on Wedding day from ceremony to reception venue.
Midday meal for bridesmaid.
Entire expenses for service such as security and car parking.

Customarily, the groom’s family pays for:

Wedding attires.
Gifts for the wedding couple.
Trial ceremonial dinner.
Accommodation and transportation outlays.

And, the wedding attendants have to pay for:

Gifts for the newlywed couple.
Transportation expenses.
Their Wedding outfits.

Flower Girl Gifts

Ideas for a gift for your flower girls



A flower basket that will match her dress
Flower head lei known as a haku lei
A faux-pearl bracelet or necklace that you may give her on your wedding day. read more about flower girl gifts on my website

Choose the right music for your wedding ?

Choosing the music for your wedding ceremony

William Shakespeare certainly understood the connection between music and romance. Music is not only the food of love, but the perfect accompaniment to its celebration.

Harpist playing Pachabels Cannon in D

The music you select to precede, underscore and follow your wedding ceremony is perhaps the most immediate and effective way you can create the mood or establish the tone for your event. The music you choose can, depending on the formality of your wedding, be an additional means of expressing your feelings for each other.

Harp at an estate wedding in Hawaii

The first thing to do when thinking about the music for your wedding is to speak to your officiator (priest, rabbi, minister, etc.) and the person in charge of music at the site of the ceremony. In the case of Christian or Jewish ceremonies, this will likely be the organist or music director. Set up an appointment to discuss your vision of the ceremony, the kind of atmosphere you'd like, your musical taste and so on. And ask the musical director for her or his suggestions for music you might want to consider.

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Wedding Rehearsal Ideas and Sample

The rehearsal

The minister will arrange for a rehearsal to take place just before your wedding day so that everybody is familiar with the various procedures. It should be possible for the bride's father, the best man and the chief bridesmaid to be present, but check with the minister as to who he would like you to bring along.

Before the rehearsal the minister will have taken you through the service and explained the vows. He will also have asked you which version of the Marriage Service you would like to use. The first version is now a little archaic, with the bride promising to obey her husband. The second version has a similar format to the first, although the bride does not have to make this promise. The third version was updated in 1980 and includes a number of alternatives for the service and a more modern use of the English language.

The day itself

The ushers should be the first to arrive at the church to ensure that all the guests are seated appropriately. The groom and his best man should arrive in good time as the photographer will want to take a few shots before they take their places inside the church. The bride's mother and the bridesmaids arrive at the church shortly before the ceremony, followed by the bride and her father who are greeted at the church door by the minister.

If you are having a full choral ceremony, the procession is headed by the choir, followed by the minister, the bride on her father's right arm and then the attendants. As the bride and her father reach the top of the aisle, the bridegroom and the best man take their places on the bride's right. The bride will then hand her bouquet to her chief bridesmaid, and either the bride's father or the minister will lift back her veil.

At this point there is usually a hymn (which helps to calm a few nerves!), followed by some readings, before the minister addresses the congregation explaining the significance of marriage. The marriage itself then follows:

• The brides' father passes the bride's right hand to the minister who in turn passes it to the groom.
• The couple make their vows and the best man places the ring(s) on the minister's prayer book ready for them to be exchanged.
• The bride's father and the best man take their seats.
• The bride and groom follow the minister to the altar for prayers. A hymn is often sung at this point followed by the final blessing.
• The bride and groom sign the register in front of witnesses during which some music may be played.
  
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At the end of the ceremony the bride and groom lead the recession, followed by the chief bridesmaid with the best man, the attendants (sometimes escorted by the ushers), the bride's mother with the groom's father, and the groom's mother with the bride's father. Members of both families then follow the bridal party out of the church.

The invitations to your wedding should be sent from whoever is acting as host. If you are having a large, formal wedding it is appropriate to send printed or engraved invitations.

Your stationer should have books of samples that demonstrate wording, printing styles, and the quality of the paper and card, and will be able to advise you on the alternative wordings used for specific circumstances. Be careful to check how long it will take for the invitations to be printed.

Traditionally, the invitations are sent out at least six weeks before the wedding day, but be prepared to send them out up to three months in advance of a summer wedding. This enables your guests to make suitable travel and accommodation arrangements and will also help to avoid conflicts with their holiday arrangements.

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Sailing the Caribbean

For years sailing the Caribbean has been an adventure for everyone, its not all pirates and ghost like in the movies but a beautiful oasis of enchantment of beauty coastal waters and white sandy beaches plus add a tinge of romance to its alluring history history. What a wonderful way to spend your honeymoon even a wedding cruising the rich Caribbean seas.

These days we are lucky to have a variety of choices in how we cruise the Caribbean. Cruise lines now cater to a variety of themes and types of cruises desired by the passengers. To mention a few ideas, you can go on romantic, single, family, party, adventure, shopping, beach-lovers, divers and snorkelers, golfers, gamblers and fitness cruises. You name it, they've got it!

One cruise line excelling in offering a romantic cruise is Holland America Line. Their ship, Westerdam, sails with half the number of guests of other Caribbean ships. It has cozy lounges, wide teak decks, live music at lunch, and the pool area has a sliding glass dome so you can swim even in cool weather. The staterooms are spacious with double closets and deep dresser-drawers. You can dine on their extensively varied and delicious cuisine at tables for two. Or you can hide away in your stateroom ordering from their 24-hour room service. There is an on-board fitness center (with masseuses), a casino, sports deck and theater.

You never even have to leave the ship, but what a waste it would be to miss the ports-of-call. On their seven-day eastern Caribbean cruise you depart from Ft. Lauderdale, making your first stop at Philipsburg, St. Maarten. You can go sailing or party on the beach on the French side. The Dutch side offers cheeses, chocolates (heaven to me!), and Delftware.

The next stop is St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. One third of the island and much of the coral reef is preserved as a national park. It is a beautiful place for snorkeling and scuba diving. Next comes St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with probably the best beaches and the best shopping (duty-free Charlotte Amalie). The last stop is Nassau, the Bahamas. You can feed the sharks at Coral Island Marine Park or ride through town in a horse-drawn surrey. There are forts to explore and coral reefs to snorkel.

Now, what about all of you party animals out there? You know who you are. You want romance, but you don't want to sit around. Well, Carnival Cruise Lines just might be your ticket.

Carnival's ships are boldly decorated with all kinds of surprises in color designs and theme rooms. How about having a drink in a bar designed like King Tut's tomb? Or how about dancing in a disco with a yellow and black checkerboard dance floor?

The food is varied and delicious-from seafood to Italian, Chinese, hamburgers and buffets. The seating is mostly six to eight persons at a table, with two predefined times for each of the three meals a day. You will definitely be meeting new people every day. The dining rooms are usually on an upper deck with big windows to let the sunshine in and allow views of the ocean or ports. You will never be bored with all the activities Carnival Cruises offers.

In planning your honeymoon, consult your travel agent, since prices and amenities vary widely. It is also very important to consider you and your spouse's personalities when selecting your cruise. All in all, cruising is a great way to honeymoon, so sail away!