Friday, May 30, 2008

At a wedding Who pays for what?

Who pays for what?
Nowadays, it is not unusual for a wedding couple to organize and pay for their own wedding, although traditionally the bride's parents would finance the big day with the groom paying for some things as well. It is also quite common now for the groom's parents to contribute to the cost of the wedding.

The bride's parents traditionally pay for:
  • Announcements in the press
  • Dresses for the bride and her attendants
  • Flowers for the church and reception
  • Most of the transport
  • Photography and Video
  • The Reception (including toastmaster and entertainment)
  • The Cake
  • Wedding stationery
The groom traditionally pays for:
  • Engagement and wedding rings
  • Church fees (minister's fees, licence, organist, choir, bell ringers) or the registrar's fee and civil licence
  • Hire or cost of his own clothes
  • Bouquets for the bride and her attendants
  • Flower sprays for both mothers, and buttonholes for himself, the best man and ushers
  • Transport to the ceremony for himself and the best man
  • Transport from the ceremony for himself and his bride
  • Presents for the attendants, the best man and ushers
  • The honeymoon

Wedding insurance
As organizing a wedding involves such a great deal of effort and expenditure it is a good idea to consider taking out an insurance policy. There are companies which offer special packages that provide cover against such things as:
  • Damage to or loss of the wedding dress and rings
  • Cancellation and loss of deposits
  • Failure of suppliers to honour contracts
  • Theft of presents
Obtain several quotes and be sure to read the conditions of the policies carefully so that you are absolutely clear about what each company is offering and what conditions, if any, apply.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Hawaiian flowers the Anthuriums are a wide varying


Our Beautiful model of the day is Dewi from Hawaii who is wearing a haku lei mage by Kauai florist @ www.flowerhawaii.com
our Hawaiian flower for today is the
Anthurium

Anthuriums are a wide varying species of plant. Currently there are almost a thousand known species of anthurium, however, it's been speculated that several new species are found every year. Anthuriums exist in many tropical climates, and are especially popular in Hawaii. However, of the few places where anthuriums are not cultivated, Asia is the main area where

anthuriums have barely been introduced. Neither do the plants grow well there. One of the most popular anthuriums is the Flamingo Lily. It consists of usually a bright pink spathe, which is sometimes considered to be a flower, though it is actually more of a leaf, and then a large protruding spadix. The spadix can be one or more of any multitude of colours. The combination is particularly beautiful, and resembles a flamingo's bright plumage. The several different species of anthurium that produce blooms or brightly coloured spathes, are usually bred into hybrid species, to make a more colourful variety. The blooming anthuriums are popular as interior decorating and house plants, because of their vivid colours and preferred growth in shade. The hybrid blooms are also popular in bouquets, and tropical floral arrangements. The anthurium is also know as the Painted Tongue, or Tail Flower. The name "Tail Flower" comes from the Greek word; anthurium literally means "tail flower".

more info on Growing Anthuriums please go here

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Hawaii has a new Movie made on the islands


You have all heard of the New Indiana Jones
The best of the three Elvis Presley flicks filmed here has The King cruising Oahu pineapple fields, and singing Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song) , this article by Hawaii Magazine looks into all the movies that have been filmed on the island of Oahu from 50 first dates to Jurassic park.1. From Here To Eternity (1953). I work just a half-hour’s drive away from the beach where Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr famously rolled in the surf and turf. Much of the rest of the movie was filmed on location at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa, Oahu.

2. Jurassic Park (1992). It's still cool watching Tyrannosaurus Rex chase a herd of Gallimus dinosaurs and a bunch of pesky humans against the backdrop of dramatic Oahu and Kauai mountain ranges.

3. Blue Hawaii
(1961). The best of the three Elvis Presley flicks filmed here has The King cruising Oahu pineapple fields, and singing Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song) at Kauai’s now shuttered Coco Palms Resort.

4. Punch-Drunk Love (2001). The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki has never looked so gorgeous, elegantly old-fashioned and other-worldly all at the same time as in this eccentric romantic comedy.

5. South Pacific (1958). Kauai calls to us yet again. Nellie Forbush (Mitzi Gaynor) sings “I’m In Love with a Wonderful Guy” on Lumahai Beach; Bloody Mary (Juanita Hall) warbles “Bali Hai” at Hanalei Bay.

6. Raiders of the Lost Ark
(1981). The first and still best opening sequence of all the Indy flicks has the uber archeologist barely escaping Peruvian natives on foot and by seaplane through the rainforests of

Friday, May 02, 2008

Fashions related to weddings


There are numerous fashion shows that showcase wedding gowns of high quality, designs, colors and textures. These shows can present a person with conceptual ideas and options in designing of a wedding dress. Such persons are fashion designers and fashion related students who can learn to make fashionable and innovative wedding dresses. A lot of fashion designers are able to put forward before the world their creations of fashion wedding gowns. Due to this, they can present to the world, ideas and concepts of improving the wedding gowns and its color combinations and cuts for the big day.


One can view such fashion listings in specific business directory which presents her with international clothing, fashion, accessories and industries. These websites, which provide information to the person can offer him with a range of listings, related to designers, models, designers, accessories and such fashion related photographers and stylists. Along with the wedding gowns, the accessories that are used include are flowers, jewelry, beauty products and hair style embellishments. Due to such fashion wedding garments, the manufacturers along with the clothing and beauty exporters, the suppliers and importers also get benefited. There are also latest fashion tips and news along with guides provided to the general public to be knowledgeable on the same. One can go through several websites, which presents her with bridal fashion designs and accessories for the big wedding coming. Nothing can be perfect without lots of research done on the wedding day preparations like the wedding dress, jewelry, beauty products and hair style too. Such websites can help her to shop for her wedding gown with right to fashion, and even get to pick her dresses for the bridesmaid. There are also beauty and fitness advice and tips which can be helpful for her along with the perfect accessories to go with her wedding dress. Article taken from www.weddingthemes.net your wedding theme ideas maker
 

Wedding in Hawaii

Wedding in Hawaii
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