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Inviting Children to your Wedding Reception

It is a privilege, not a right, for guests to bring their children to a friend or family member’s wedding. You and your groom are free to decide whether or not to include children among your invited guests. Even Emily Post © says so. Before making your decision, consider the feelings of your big and little guests, and then weigh some of the information and options listed here. What a child thinks. Weddings... (posted by Mike 4 years 118 days ago.)
Where Did That Wedding Tradition Come From?
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Symbols Wedding ring. The unending circle of a ring was thought to symbolize eternity; a wedding ring held the hope that love would last forever. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans believed that a vein in the third finger travels straight to the heart. Medieval Christian grooms were said to place the ring part-way on the thumb, then index finger, then middle finger of the bride while... (posted by Mike 4 years 118 days ago.)
Wedding Reception Timelines

A fun and stress-free wedding reception is a well-planned wedding reception. A step-by-step timetable of events, and an experienced DJ / Event Director to oversee them, will keep your party going. Create a Timetable Evening wedding receptions in southeast Michigan typically begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at midnight. Here’s an EXAMPLE: 6 – 7:00 pm Guests arrive. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served. 7:00... (posted by Mike 4 years 118 days ago.)
Supercharge the Grand Entrance of your Wedding Reception

On your wedding day, you and your partner are finally center stage – and the warm glow of the spotlight is firmly fixed on you ! From the moment you awake until the last strains of music echo in the reception hall, you’re the center of attention. Revel in the Moment You’re both looking sensational; you’re in your gown, he’s in his tux. The people dearest to you -- family, friends, school... (posted by Mike 4 years 118 days ago.)
Should You Burn CDs as Wedding Favors?

What nicer way to commemorate your wedding than to give guests a CD of your favorite music played on your wedding day? You could make the CDs in advance, and guests could take home a little piece of your party that can be enjoyed again and again. That’s the upside. The downside is, burning compilation CDs of various artists’ songs, whether from an existing CD or downloaded from a website, and giving them to your... (posted by Mike 4 years 118 days ago.)
How to Choose the Perfect Songs for your Wedding Reception
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Sometimes finding the right songs for the biggest moments of your wedding can be a daunting task. After all, there’s much you need to consider (like you don’t have enough stuff to stress out about already!). Have no fear; it doesn’t have to be a stressful situation. Here are some things to consider when choosing those special songs for your big day. Bridal... (posted by Mike 4 years 118 days ago.)