Wedding Planning: The Groom's Role In The Process

By Catherine OBrien

Many brides spend a significant amount of time wondering what the groom is thinking of all the wedding planning shenanigans. Some grooms are engaged in the planning process, others would prefer to be left out of the napkin selection, seating chart creation and floral dcor decisions.

But count them in for cake tasting! It is important for lines of communication to remain open during the stressful process of planning your wedding.

You may need to spell out what you expect of your groom - they aren't psychic! Often times the groom is unaware that there are responsibilities other than showing up and saying 'I do' when prompted to. If you feel uncomfortable filling your fianc in on some of the wedding traditions you expect him to perform (like a gift for the bride on the morning of the wedding) you can ask one of your bridesmaids to relay the info.

When it comes to planning the minute details such as table linens, flower arrangements and motifs for your stationary, you may have to keep your questions very specific. Ask 'which colors do you like better' as opposed to 'what were you thinking for a color palate'. You are much more likely to receive valuable feedback.

When asking for your fiance's opinion, make sure that you really want to hear it - even if it contradicts your own. Make sure that you hear out what he has to say and that you're not merely asking for him to reinforce a decision you've already made up your mind about. If you ask for feedback and he gives it, you need to listen and be prepared to come to a compromise that everyone can live with.

Make sure that you involve your groom in the parts of planning you know he will not find excruciating - like the cake tasting and the song selection - but consider giving him a pass on mundane details like stationary selection and napkin linens.

At the very least, try not to force the issue. Perhaps let him know which of the less interesting details you have on your plate and see if he's willing to offer assistance.

Either way, try not to overstep your bounds. Don't attempt to dress him up in a ridiculous outfit simply because it will match your theme better.

Don't attempt to set limitations on his bachelor party or give him a curfew for the night before the wedding. Marriage is about trust and loyalty, show him that you trust him completely and you'll ensure that things go smoothly.

About the Author:

Catherine OBrien is an upbeat and professional writer that will help create the best possible wedding you could ever imagine. If you are looking for guidance on wedding announcements for a tight budget and more stop by Sample Wedding Announcements for the best advice on making your special day the best it can be.

What Are Types of Pearl Necklace?

By Krishna Rush

Other than diamonds, pearls have also earned their rightful place in the industry as one of the crowd's favorites. One notable type of pearl jewelry is the pearl necklace which continues to sweep off feet of a lot of jewelry enthusiasts. One great factor of a pearl necklace is that its beauty and appeal lasts for eternity. In addition, a pearl necklace can go with any types of attires and on any events making it very flexible. Wearing a pearl necklace simply illustrates elegance and prestige in a fashionable way.

However, there are 6 different types of pearl necklaces to choose from. They vary on their lengths and the appropriateness on specific occasions. These types include the choker, dog collar, princess, matinee, opera, and rope.

The dog collar necklace has the shortest length among the different types of pearl necklaces measuring to about 10 to 13 inches. It is known as a casual type of jewelry that can also be worn on semi-formal evening events.

The choker pearl necklace has a length of 16 to 18 inches and is the perfect jewelry for formal attire on formal events.

The princess pearl necklace has a length reaching to about 17 to 20 inches. This is often referred to as the favorite pearl necklace among teens and young adults in their early 20s. This particular type of pearl necklace is often used in night outs that can surely bring out the royalty of a princess.

Matinee pearl necklace best complements corporate attires and business suits. This type of pearl necklace is perfect on business meetings to bring out power an authority. Matinee pearl necklaces goes to a length of 20 24 inches.

The longer version of a matinee pearl necklace is the opera necklace which extends to about 28 to 34 inches. This type of necklace is much more appropriate on special events like weddings and grand celebrations.

Rope pearl necklace is the longest of them all which measures to 45 inches and above. For those who love wearing pant suits, a rope pearl necklace is the perfect addition to add elegance and style on the overall look.

Pearl necklaces are also available in various color like gold, pink, white, black, cream, and white rose. The most popular colors are the white and white rose pearls as they can be worn by any range of skin tones. But if you happen to have a darker skin tone, golden colored pearl necklaces are the best choice for you. Pearls also come in two different diameter ranges. The first one has a size of 6-8 mm which can be worn on almost any types of occasions while the second one is 10 mm. The smaller type of pearl is suitable on almost any kind of occasions while the larger size is more appropriate on special occasions. Read more about pearl jewelry and you are sure to get excited.

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There are great choices of pearl jewelry that you can get without leaving the comforts of your home. Read more about it and choose the pearls that are meant for you.

A Mother's Gentle Reminder For My Wedding Planning

By Becca Cassell

When I was a little girl I always dreamed of the day I would meet my Prince Charming and he would sweep me off my feet to carry me away to his castle for my "Happily Ever After" ending. From day one, my mother told me that life was not a fairy tale and that I should never hold any man to such high expectations, to live life for what it is, not for what movies make it seem like it should be.

When I turned 20, I finally met the love of my life, the man I knew I was meant to marry. When he finally proposed, my mother gave me this piece of advice: enjoy every minute of this: the planning, the rehearsal, every little moment. She told me not to let the stress of the entire ordeal get to me because this was my big day.

So as the wedding planning continued and things got more and more stressful and I began to get more and more upset, my mom was constantly there for me, reminding me that no matter what, even if my teeth fell out and I was wearing a garbage sack for a dress, I was going to marry the love of my life on June 23, 2007.

Without the love and compassion of my mother, I would have turned into one of the crazy "bride-zillas" you see on T.V. Who attack everyone in sight when something doesn't go their way.

The closer to the wedding it got, the more stressful the events got. The caterer didn't have the appropriate head count, the church had a service that evening and we had to be out by 4:00 pm., and to top it all off, my mother-in-law doesn't like me. Through it all, my mother kept reminding me that on June 23, 2007 I would be walking down the aisle and marrying the love of my life.

I think that what every bride (and groom) needs in the months leading up to their wedding is someone to just pop in every now and then during the planning to remind them that even though it is stressful, it's worth it in the end.

When I accepted my husband's proposal I never thought that planning a wedding would be stressful, but thanks to my mother's gentle reminder, on June 23, 2007 I walked down the aisle and married the love of my life.

About the Author:

Becca Cassell is an upbeat and professional writer that will help create the best possible wedding you could ever imagine. If you are looking for guidance on wedding announcements for a tight budget and more stop by Sample Wedding Announcements for the best advice on making your special day the best it can be.

Three Great Ways To Make Sure Your Big Day Is Flawless

By Conner Sullivan

The popular choice for the summer season is plainly matrimonial days. People are preoccupied by pure flawlessness when it comes to them and they want theirs at destinations like a Santa Barbara wedding or one more like a Ventura wedding. The setting, refreshments, color schemes, clothes, and music is all very crucial to the matrimonial plot. Everyone is getting in the mood for a long love life and here are three good tips on having the perfect matrimonial day of all time.

The area that you pick for your matrimonial day is one of the most crucial decisions of the whole process. Make it tiny and silent. Make it flamboyant and in your face. Either way, construct it special to you as a blissful pair. Where ever you feel comfortable with, is the complete object for your ceremony. Dont pick a place that will knock over your peers such as a massive church for a crowd of twenty or a tiny backyard for a mob of a hundred or so. Make as comfortable to your guests as it is to you.

The next thing to keep track of on your plate for matrimonial day plans, is what actually goes on your guests plate. The matrimonial day supper is important and should host as a great relief to your happy, but hungry guests. To make the optimum matrimonial day meal, serve something stylish yet basic. Way too many couples have had their nights ruined by a wacky food suggestion thinking it would have been fun. Dont go off the deep end here. You want it to dwell pleasantly, not unpleasantly surprising. Some connoted suppers include chicken as the main course or some other form of delectable meat such as steak. Steak would be if you are willing to pay the price in the end, but all the while, pleasing your guests hunger entirely.

Next, you have the issue of the outfits to be addressed. The bride will, of course, have to seem astonishing in her shimmering matrimonial day gown. The groom must seem very attractive in his handsome tuxedo. All of this should be an easy task. Then comes the decision of the bridesmaids clothing. They all have to be the beautiful women wearing stunning gowns. There is the age-old question of whether or not the bride will purposely brand their dresses hideous because no one can look as pretty as the bride on her special day. But this shouldnt be a issue with all of the attention she will be getting on her day. These bridesmaids dresses can be anything from a sexy, backless cut, to a modest, old-fashioned wear. Chic or vintage, they should be chosen with special attention and taken very seriously or the whole balance of the matrimonial day could be thrown off.

With all the hype today about what is new and in with matrimonial days, it is easier to get lost in complicated plans for the big day. To make sure that you will succeed in pulling off a matrimonial day, you should stick to the basic rules and go from there. These three tips will get you started on your long journey into matrimony and they will start you and your beloved off with a bang!

About the Author:

Connor R. Sullivan and his family recently attended a Santa Barbara wedding that was a destination wedding for a small group of family and friends.His daughter attended a Ventura wedding last spring.

Fun Parts Of The Wedding-Planning Process

By Ava McKinnon

Everyone knows that planning a wedding can be a very stressful experience for all parties involved. At times, wedding planning can seem more like a burden rather than something that is exciting and a precious experience to be shared between you and your intended. While wedding planning is a stressful and time consuming process, not all of it is bad. There are many parts of the planning process that are fun for the bride and yes, the groom as well.

The excitement for the wedding planning process begins at the engagement and promptly ends when the bride realizes how much there really is to do and how little money she has to make her fairy tale Cinderella wedding come true. But that realization can turn into many fun and happy moments. One of the most fun parts of wedding planning for the bride is picking out the perfect dress. While this process can be stressful, for the most part it is extremely fun.

The bride gets to try on as many princess gowns as she wants while all her friends and family ooooh and aaaah about what she has picked. For a moment the whole world revolves around her and that can be very fun, especially for someone who likes the spotlight. The fun does not stop there however; the bride must then choose a veil, a tiara, shoes and many other accessories to coordinate her perfect look! Even the non girly girls enjoy this part! Likewise, it is fun for the bride to pick out the dresses the bridesmaids will be wearing.

Ok now for a part the groom loves; choosing the reception meal. Everyone knows that men love to eat so this is the part for them! Brides not too focus on the meal all that much because they are consumed with finding the perfect dress.

That leaves the menu to the men. They get to decide what delicious food they will get to eat and do not forget about the menu tasting. Men love food, especially when its free food and they did not have to cook it. Along the same lines is a planning item that both the bride and the groom enjoy and consider to be fun.

As I mentioned earlier, men love free food so what is better than cake tasting? Getting to sample all the flavors of cakes that many different bakeries have to offer is pure heaven. Every woman loves her sweets so cake tasting is on the top of a brides list of fun parts of wedding planning.

This next part I know is fun for the brides and depending on the type of groom your man is, he may enjoy this as well; registering. When it comes to women, we usually like to setup our homes with just the perfect dishes and hand towels to match so picking every little detail for your future home together is a favorite among many brides. There are also many grooms out there who want to play an integral part of this process.

Many grooms have ideas on how they want their house to look as well. This however, can cause some clashes and put stress on the couple so it may not all be fun and games but I can bet once the registering is over and the showers start, both parties will love all the presents from their registry.

While the bachelor and bachelorette parties are not traditionally part of the wedding planning process, it goes without saying that both the bride and the group love his part of the wedding process.

It is a chance for both the bride and the groom to go out with their friends and release some of the stress that has built up during the planning process. They get to cut loose and have a good time; definitely a fun part of any upcoming wedding.

As you can see, there are parts of the wedding planning process that are fun for both the bride and the groom together and separately. Wedding planning is not all about numbers, coordinating and ensuring that your mother and your mother-in-law are happy but they are also about having fun and enjoying the planning process as much as possible. Look forward to these parts and do not stress out!

About the Author:

Ava McKinnon is an upbeat and professional writer that will help create the best possible wedding you could ever imagine. If you are looking for guidance on wedding announcements for a tight budget and more stop by Sample Wedding Announcements for the best advice on making your special day the best it can be.

What Every Bride Should Know About Wedding Planning

By Finessa Bedoun

My wedding day, almost two years ago, was nothing short of magical. It was the perfect ending to a year-long wedding-planning journey. I woke up that morning with such excitement and anticipation. The only worries in my mind were of deciding on a final hair style at the last moment and wondering which shade of maroon to use on my eye lids. It was the perfect day. Every day leading up to the magical event, however, was anything but perfect.

The 11 months spent planning my wedding were a jumbled mix of chaotic, hectic, frenzied, stressful, upsetting, crazy, and emotional. During that time, I was also a full-time student, working full-time and working on renovating a house full-time. It was nothing short of a roller coaster.

I didn't know how I was going to manage to make it to work on time after my last class of the day, let alone meet up our florist, or cake lady, or pick out linens with the planner from the banquet hall, or make it to my final dress fitting, or make sure that my dad and brother were fitted for their tuxes, or come up with the money for everything in between.

Somehow, some way, I managed. Well, I'll give credit to my husband too, because he played a BIG part in how wonderful our wedding day turned out.

It seemed like every person under the sun had wedding advice. Everyone knew of the BEST place to go to for everything. At the end of the day, the best advice my husband and I followed was our own. We focused less on what everyone else wanted us to do, and more on what would make us happy. We did a lot of things to make our families happy, but at the end of the day, our wedding still felt like us.

We used the banquet hall that everyone in my husband's family uses. The facility is breathtaking and was big enough to accommodate our large families. The wedding coordinator there was like a Godsend, because she made it all seem so easy. I found a picture of a wedding cake I loved and she made it a reality. I told her our wedding colors (persimmon and white) and she designed the entire hall with various shades of reddish orange. The tables were decorated with white and persimmon linens, table cloths, and seat covers. We went with a family friend for our flowers. We told her we wanted tropical colored Dahlias, but unfortunately, they were out of season at the time of my wedding, and were ridiculously expensive, so we went with a cheaper, but still as beautiful alternative: roses.

To be honest, the best advice I can give to any bride is this:

Make a budget - what do you have to work with?

Stick with your budget - don't get caught in the moment of wanting bigger and better (insert wedding item).

Be organized - make a list of everything you want to include in your wedding, from the flowers to the band to the honeymoon.

My husband and I figured out what everything would cost and used all of our resources in making sure we could cover everything. I wish we had stuck to our budget more strictly, because, two years later, we're still paying things off that we put on credit cards.

I was probably too organized during my wedding planning. I made a list of everything I wanted (the invitations, our wedding song, the band and DJ, photographer and videographer, the florist, the wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses, the tuxedos, the hairdresser, the cake, the honeymoon). I then figured out the specifics, who we would be hiring to decorate the cake, who would be taking care of the music, who we'd be ordering the dresses and tuxes from, where we wanted to go on our honeymoon.

Once we decided on everything, we met with every person and ironed out the details, made the payments and then made sure to let them know how we wanted everything to be on the day of.

Had we been more "go with the flow" and left things until the last minute (which some things we did), I can only imagine how hectic my wedding day would have been.

I guess that's another bit of advice I'd give to brides: DON'T procrastinate, because it will only stress you out that much more as the wedding day approaches.

And, lastly, on the day of your wedding, try to enjoy it as much as you can and leave the planning and worrying to the people you hired. Something is bound to go wrong, but you just have to go with it and understand that you can't make everything perfect. You want an example? When my husband and I got to the banquet hall, I was the second to exit the limo, after my maid-of-honor. As I was getting out, the wind blew my dress up and touched my lips, leaving a nice, red imprint of my lipstick on my white dress. As I struggled to choke back tears, my MOH sprung into action, and safety pinned a fold on the inside of my dress, so it looked like a natural ruffle. Then, as we were walking into the waiting area of the hall, about to be introduced, someone stepped on the back of my dress, ripping the button that was holding the right side up. Once again, the MOH took action and safety pinned that up too, from the inside out. No one ever knew about my dress mishaps and I quickly forgot about it when we were announced as man and wife.

Some things will go perfectly smoothly, and others will go disastrously wrong, but the most important part of your day is the union of you and your spouse. So, make sure to keep a smile on your face, and try to enjoy your day as much as you can!

About the Author:

Finessa Bedoun is an upbeat and professional writer that will help create the best possible wedding you could ever imagine. If you are looking for guidance on wedding announcements for a tight budget and more stop by Sample Wedding Announcements for the best advice on making your special day the best it can be.

Getting Free Relationship Advice

By John Knight

Free relationship advice is so essential especially in this financially battered times. It will provide you with the ability to change the way you think about relationships without having to spend much. It is in this manner that you will be able to have a free gasp of the needed information in trying to understand relationship with men and truly knowing what they want.

The free advice you might get will somehow lead you to the realization of why men withdraw, in order for you to take concrete action to address the matter. It is in this manner that you will have the chance to open up your mind and learn great new facts that will enhance your knowledge on things such as bringing the love of your life back. It is also a great way for you to acquire the much needed information to communicate with men who are tagged as "emotionally distant".

Among the many issues often tackled with free relationship advice are pertinent to surviving an affair. You shall definitely have the answers to a lot of questions that have tormented you pertinent to the matter. It will somehow teach you to adopt some strategies of restoring back honesty and trust in a relationship that has been shaken by unwanted affairs.

Another issue that is often raised for free relationship advice is pertinent to cheating and infidelity. Free consultation on determining these problems can also be availed with free relationship advice. Relationship gurus who are offering their services for free will definitely share their expertise on dealing with this matter.

You can surely avail of the straightforward, easy to follow system that will help you make the right decision on whether to stay in your marriage or get a divorce. A matter pertinent to breaking up and divorce is also being entertained in free relationship advice. It is often the perfect avenue for you to learn how to make a decision about your marriage especially when it goes awry.

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A man-woman relationship can start a beautiful experience when both parties learn to love and respect each other. But somehow, there are circumstances which may lead to hurting each other physically or verbally and bring about a couples separation. In order to do something to save the marriage, they can consult a Free Relationship Advice to change things for the better and at a different perspective.

Interesting Ideas For Wedding Pens

By Aaron Hu

Pens are very popular gifts to give to your guest at your wedding they also are important implements to be used in concert with other wedding items such as a wedding guest book. The great thing about these writing utensils is that they are useful, versatile, and can be made to match any theme you can think of for your nuptials. They are also cheap to buy, but where do you start? These gifts are very easy to customize so you can end up not knowing what to decide as your design. Here are 5 great ideas to help you get started.

First, think about the ideas you have for your wedding. What is theme? What are the designs or images you want to use. If you have already decided on the decorations for your reception, use that as a great starting place. Having your wedding favors, pens in this instance, match the decor of your nuptials is always a great idea. It creates a harmony between the theme of your ceremony and the gift helping to convey the message or special meaning you want to share with your guests.

Another great idea is novelty pens. These are pens that have multiple functions. These were pretty popular a while ago and will be especially popular with younger guest and the men that come to your wedding. There are several types that you can choose from. For example, you can get a pen that has an FM radio or one that comes with cool lights. These pens are not only original and interesting; they are also easy on your budget.

Also make sure you are aware of the different ways you can customize or personalize a pen. You can use photos of you and the groom. Or images for the theme you are using. You can even use short messages of thanks or an inscription with the date of your marriage. The point is to combine these options in ways that grab the attention of your guest while avoiding being too tacky or unoriginal. Use your sense of style and balance to find what works.

Another idea is the style of pen used. Pens are not only customizable, the come in a plethora of styles. They can come in the classic ball point, fountain pen, or the novelty pens I mentioned. A classy style pen is great for groomsmen gifts, the guest book, and more intimate occasions. The regular Bic style pen is great for favors at receptions and other wedding events with a big number of guests.

Think outside the box. The ideas I mentioned are just guides to get you thinking about all the possibilities and what will work for you. Look for inspiration in any place you can find it. One of the most surprising sources of ideas is your everyday surroundings. A colleague of my sister's is a professional landscaper so she used her job for a lot of her ideas for her wedding and gifts. So look for anything interesting or unique in your surroundings. Even the everyday things can be given a spin when applied as an idea to your wedding. The entire point of picking a theme or idea to base your wedding on is to reflect who you are as a person and as part of a future married couple. Keep this in mind and your picks for pens or any other type of gift will be successful.

About the Author:

Aaron Hu is a leading author on a wide range of well published wedding articles. If you are looking for Wedding Pens, E-weddingfavors has the biggest selection available. You will also find Bridal Shower Favors and much more, all at very affordable prices.