​To ensure that your wedding day is the best it can be it’s important to ensure that you include all of the important elements in a timely fashion. This means that you need to have at least a basic list and schedule of events, often known as a “wedding ceremony timeline.”  While there is no standard wedding ceremony order, there are elements that need to be present. We will go over what’s needed and optional ones below.
 
First, determine whether you want your attendees to sign the wedding certificate or marriage license. This is not that common anymore, but it is an option to consider, especially if you have a small, more intimate wedding. Consider whether you want literature, love poetry, or religious wedding readings to be read during the early part of the ceremony.
 
The wedding processional is the entrance of a partner, the wedding party, and the second partner. Determine what romantic ceremony music is to be playing, especially when the second partner starts walking in. Do you want to have more of a traditional flavor, such as “Here Comes The Bride,” or do you want more contemporary music such as Natalie & Nat King Coles’ “Unforgettable”?
 
Decide how you will exchange your wedding rings. Will you state standard wedding vows, or will you write and state your own specific vows?  
If you plan on doing your own specific vows, decide on whether you want to go over them together before the big day.  This is especially true if you come from different faiths, as you may want to incorporate different religious references in your vows and want to be sure you are unified in your vows ahead of time.
 
Decide upon how the ceremony will be recognized. Will there be a community commitment to support the marriage or an officiant (priest, rabbi, etc.) present to officially recognize it and bless the marriage? After this recognition and declaration of the marriage, the couple usually seals their first kiss as a married couple. They then leave down the centre aisle. After a period of time, the attendees will leave.
  
There may be pictures taken outside, as the wedding couple will enter a limousine, a horse carriage, or some other form of transportation to be taken to the reception hall where the reception will take place. There may even be a “Just Married” sign on the back of the vehicle.
     
For a wedding to have the special meaning it is intended to, it is important to set up a program of all of the elements that you want included in it and in the proper order. You want to decide upon the opening readings and/or music, as well as the music for the entrance of the wedding party.
 
All of these elements should be considered in order to ensure that your wedding ceremony will be as memorable as it should be for you, your partner and for all who attend.
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Almost three years after their very first (unique) date Jeff watched his beautiful bride Lisa coming down the aisle toward him. You could see in both their eyes that they only saw each other in that room. Lisa was breathtaking in her stunning gown and Jeff looked dapper in his suit.

A special thanks to our friend's at Two For Two Photography for this awesome group shot. I can't wait to see all the rest of the images from this awesome day.

One of the most important things that I bring to an initial consultation with a wedding couple is a copy of a wedding day emergency kit. I always get an odd look when I give it to them. I guess they are thinking, “ What is this thing for?” or “What’s the catch?” In all honesty there is never a catch. If a couple feels that we are a good fit as a company for their upcoming wedding then great. I just want them to be prepared for any emergency that may arise. (They WILL arise)
 
What are some of the things that should be included in every wedding day emergency kit?
 

1. Antacids  - If there is a day where nerves will affect your body this would be it. Having a pack of Tums or Pepto-Bismol would be a smart thing to do. Not only for the wedding couple but just about anyone on the big day.
2.  Pins (Bobby pins , Safety pins) – The weather can play havoc with best style hairdo. Also with the amount of walking and posing that will be done there is sure to be a wardrobe issue. Having both of these pins on hand make sure that within seconds a minor crisis can easily be averted.
3. Band-Aids - simply put, walking in shoes that are not regularly worn can cause undue pain and suffering. It would easily be rectified with a Band-Aid on a “friction suffering” toe or heel.
4. Tissues – Many couples fool themselves into thinking that they will not be crying. Perhaps having tissues on hand for the parents or siblings may be prudent anyway.

          5. Tied to go stick – My personal favorite that has saved me from many a dinner or toasting mishap

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While the wedding itself is the most important event of the day, the wedding reception is a close second. This is where you as the new couple, along with all of those who attended the wedding and perhaps a few more guests will go to celebrate the wedding.  
The reception will be less formal and more of a chance to let “your hair hang down,” relax, and have fun. Below, we will explore how to plan the reception so that  a good time Is had by all.
Always keep in mind the reason behind the reception. It’s likely that not everything is going to go according to plan, and that’s okay. Don’t let that ruin your evening. This reception is to be the start of your life journey together in holy matrimony, so don’t let an unforeseen problem put a damper on this evening or on your marriage. You should let any problems that crop up to not ruin the mood and atmosphere of this evening.
Be sure to keep your guests in mind; you want to be confident that they are enjoying themselves as well. Most of your guests will probably have spent a good amount of money and time to be here so you want to make sure that they are finding the atmosphere and event worthwhile. The reception should reflect your personality, including your humor, tastes, and preferences, so as to remind guests what makes you, you.
Decide on a specific style or theme you want your reception to have. This will also help you to determine where you will hold the reception.  
Do you want the reception to be a large gathering or a smaller, more intimate group?
Do you want the reception to be more formal or informal? This also includes whether you want the meal to be more fancy or more casual.  
The theme or style can be based upon your favourite colour(s) or something that is more complex, such as a specific time period that appeals to the two of you, a specific genre of music, or your favourite season.
Be sure to set your budget ahead of time so you can include and eliminate sites right away.  This will help you move closer to your ideal site quicker. Be sure to take into account the money that will be needed for decorations and centrepieces, food and beverages, music, the wedding cake and the site itself.  
Try to narrow down your ideal site to eight to nine sites right away. You can then call each one to see if they have availability on your wedding date. This can help to narrow down the choices even more.  
You can then see if they have all the facilities and room necessary to accommodate your party. Then, you can schedule appointments to visit the venue to get a better idea if this will fit your dream reception or not.  Be sure to have your list of questions handy so that you can truly determine which sites will make the final cut before deciding upon which site will be the one.
Choosing the proper wedding reception venue and having the best theme or style will take some planning ahead of time.  You want to have the right theme or style that reflects your personality.  You also want to be sure that your guests enjoy their time at your reception, as most will spend considerable amounts of time and money to attend.  
By taking these things into consideration, you will determine a venue and theme that will commemorate your relationship and be a fun, memorable time for all who attend.
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Next on your agenda is your wedding venues and which one you will choose. There are two parts to that with the first being to decide where you are going to get married. In a church, at a local park, in your own garden or at a beach. Then you need to decide where to hold your wedding reception.
It is so important to really think about both of these venues and plan carefully to ensure that your special day turns out in the way you want it.

Your wedding reception is where family and friends gather after you have married to celebrate via food, drink, dancing and music. This place has to have enough room to comfortably accommodate everyone. After all, this is supposed to be a social, enjoyable, fun atmosphere and that can’t happen if everyone is squeezed tightly into a small space or can’t get into the venue, right?  
Therefore, you have several factors to think about ahead of time. You must consider how many guests you will be hosting. Obviously, if you have a very large party coming to your reception all small and most medium-sized locations will automatically be ruled out. Of course, you don’t want to rent out a space that is so large your small party doesn’t feel the fun atmosphere.The size of the venue must be appropriate to the number of guests you will be inviting.

Another factor to take into consideration is how much you have in your budget. You want to make your wedding day memorable with the perfect setting. But you certainly don’t want to go over budget and put an undue and unnecessary strain on your new relationship right from the beginning. 
 
If there is a venue that really catches your eye, but is out of your price range and budget, ask the venue whether they offer special discounting for offseason weddings. Some venues are happy to offer a discount in return for you committing to having your wedding there during their offseason.  Be sure when you are negotiating the price for having your wedding at a venue that you are certain on what you are getting. Venues will vary on what they offer, such as tables, chairs, fully-functioning bar, etc. Some venues include that in their stated prices, while others charge extra, so know what you’re getting before you commit.
 
Be sure to think of your guests when you are choosing your wedding venue. After all, you don’t want them to have to walk a mile to use a restroom if you are having an outdoor wedding. Or make it difficult for them to get from their vehicle to the place where you’ll make your vows.  Also, if small children will be there, consider whether there is ample room in case their parents need to take them elsewhere for a while to calm them down.

As you can see, choosing the right wedding venue can be quite challenging, as there are many factors you must consider, both for the two of you and for your guests.  You certainly don’t want to have a venue that is too small or too large for your expected number of guests. While you want your wedding day to be memorable, that doesn’t mean you have to overspend to make that happen.
Keep the information above in mind as you plan your wedding day, and chances are, it will be the very special day you’ve always dreamt it would be.

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In a perfect world most people would like to invite every relative, co-worker and friend that they have to their wedding. Economically that is just not feasible. Making a wedding guest list can drive a couple to literally pull out their own hair.  It could be even more difficult if your parents are helping foot some of the bill. It puts them in a position to have some say also. A helpful tool to utilize is this Wedding Guest List Manger. It is a great guide that takes the emotions out of planning a guest list with plain old logic.

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​As you are planning for your upcoming wedding. You know that many important decisions have to be made, and they have to be made fairly quickly, especially when it comes to the venues, the catering, etc. Such decisions have to be made with a specific number of people in mind, namely the number of people coming to your wedding. Thus, you need to know who is on the guest list for coming to your wedding, and who will be left off.  
Unfortunately, it’s not an easy task to decide who will be invited to your wedding and who will be passed over. We will discuss how to formulate your guest list below.

First, you have to determine whether your parents are helping to cover the cost of your wedding. If so,then it would be appropriate to give them a few extra spots on the guest list for people they want to invite, even if they aren’t your first choice. Your parents will appreciate it.
Second, you should evaluate all of your relationships with your friends and family and see who you have stayed in regular contact with. A common rule of thumb is, if you haven’t been in regular contact with them for over a year, you can usually drop them from getting an invite.  
Also consider whether business acquaintances and colleagues expect to attend your wedding or if you can remove them from the list. If they know that you are only planning to invite close family and friends, they will likely not be offended or disappointed that you did not invite them to your wedding.
You should talk with your significant other about any people in either of your families, or friends that you really do not want to attend your wedding. Exes that you’ve dated are people who you usually do not want to invite, for obvious reasons. Even if the ex is a good friend, it can be very touchy to invite that person to your wedding, so it is often best not to invite him or her.
If your parents are wanting to invite someone you really don’t want to have at your wedding, discuss it with them to see if you can come up with a compromise. You don’t want to get into an argument with your parents if you can avoid it, as this is supposed to be a happy time for you and your family.  
With that said, if someone who will make you uncomfortable is going to be invited to the wedding, work to either keep that person from coming or to resolve the awkward situation so it’s still a happy time for all.
As you can see, creating the best wedding invite guest list is anything but easy. You have to consider your and your fiancé's families and friends, as well as your parents’ wishes (especially if they are helping to pay for your wedding).  
You have to carefully evaluate how close you are to the people you are considering inviting. Remember if it’s been over a year since you’ve been in contact with them, you can usually leave them off of the list.The same usually holds true for colleagues and business acquaintances, especially if you just plan to invite close family and friends. By carefully considering your relationships you can more easily come up with the best guest list possible to make your wedding day the most special day possible.
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​Deciding who should be in your wedding party is not the easiest choice to make. Chances are you likely have many people who would love to be in it, but there can be only one Maid of Honour and just a handful of bridesmaids.  
Likewise, there can only be one Best Man and a few groomsmen, so there are only a handful of spots available. Odds are that you have more than that number of friends, even close friends. The information below should help you to choose the best people possible to include in your wedding party.
 
When choosing your Maid of Honour, a sister is traditionally the first choice. If you do not have a sister or have a sister you are close to, your very best friend is the next best option.  Consider the person who has always stood by you, even in the toughest of times, and has told you things you didn’t want to hear, even when it was good for you to hear them. This is the person who would probably best fit the role of your Maid of Honour.
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Also consider that the person is responsible, as she/he will plan the bridal shower and the bachelorette party. In addition, she/he will be in charge of keeping the bridesmaids’ fittings in good running order, as well as any other tasks that the wedding couple has designated. The Maid of Honour may also be asked to give a toast at the reception.  
The Best Man traditionally is a brother of the groom, unless you or your partner don’t have a brother or a brother you are close to. In that case, it should be a best friend who is responsible (i.e. he shouldn’t drink too much). In some parts of North America, it is customary to choose a father to be Best Man. No matter who is chosen, it is best if the Best Man gets along well with your partner.

The Best Man is expected to organize all bachelor events and provide support in whatever way is needed. This includes keeping track of the wedding rings, especially if a young ring bearer is involved. The Best Man also is expected to make a toast at the reception.
 
Bridesmaids might be those who have a close relationship with either partner. These could include sisters, close cousins, and close friends. Including your fiancé's sister or sisters should also be considered but is not mandatory.  
These women will participate in all pre-wedding events, run errands, attend any tasting and site visits, and stay until the end of the reception. If they are not available for every party, that’s acceptable, though they must send gifts for the bridal shower.

Groomsmen should be brothers, close cousins and close friends of either partner. These men should help to seat guests, help the Best Man throw the bachelor party and dance with the bridesmaids.  
You should also carefully consider who the Flower Girl and Ring Bearer would be. The Flower Girl should likely be a cousin, a niece, a godchild, or a stepchild who is between the ages of three to six years old. This is not the same as junior bridesmaids, who are older and wear tween versions of the bridesmaids’ dresses.  
The Ring Bearer should be a young boy who can handle the responsibility of taking care of the rings (with help from an adult. The Ring Bearer should walk down the aisle with the Flower Girl.

Carefully considering who should be in your wedding party will help to ensure that the day is a memorable one for you and all involved. The people involved should be people who you are close to, who can perform the expected responsibilities and who should be able to get along with the others in the wedding party. By carefully considering the people you are close to, choosing an appropriate wedding party shouldn’t be too difficult or stressful.

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​Who said that planning a wedding has to be serious and stressful? With a country themed wedding, you can experience a whole new idea together while making it as unique as you want it to be. 

For a country themed wedding, location is everything. Think about having your wedding in a barn located throughout rural areas. You can also find an open prairie and use tents and backdrops that you have designed yourselves. Or just decorate an old country church and reception hall. The important thing is to find your own style and preferences and then incorporate them into your wedding. 

Decorations will be your visual focal point for this type of ceremony.  You can use hay bales for guest seating, drive away in a horse drawn carriage and use country music or western movie themed music at your ceremony. 

Once you have the ceremony details worked out and you know what you both want, began thinking about your attire for your country themed wedding. Watch old western movies to see what couples wore, such as heavy fabrics, long sleeves and a lot of lace. You could go simple with blue jeans, a brown vest and a brown jacket, of course worn with a hat, boots and spurs. For the wedding party, western themed weddings are known for keyhole, dark dresses usually worn with lace up boots. Instead of having a big bouquet of attendant flowers, hand-make headbands adorned with flowers and ribbon might be an option. 

To decorate your guest's tables, use your imagination to create the western theme. Buy cowboy hats and line the insides with fresh flowers and baby's breath, or buy old cowboy boots at a thrift store and let sunflowers dangle from the tops. Ad small items on tables with things like sheriff's badges or replicas of old medicine bottles. 

Incorporate your country theme even on the dance floor by using kerosene lamps or lanterns hanging from posts instead of the usual string lighting. You can also hunt through antique shops and flea markets to find old wagon wheels and wooden trellises, which can be lined with wildflowers and rope. 

Another original idea for guests to enjoy your country themed wedding is to have a corner of the reception hall set up for photos. Find western clothing at thrift stores or western supply stores. And instead of a dollar dance to raise money for the couple, offer them black and white western photos of themselves to take home as souvenirs. You can pay your own photographer an extra fee to take the photographs. 

While planning your country themed wedding, have fun and enjoy. The more fun you have planning your wedding as a couple, the more memories you'll be making that will last a lifetime.
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​Traditionally weddings were exclusively held in religious venues like churches. Now couples aren’t “married’ to that idea. There are tons of weddings that are held outside, in courtrooms or even in someone’s home. These areas give a unique look that shows off a couple’s personality and style as well as giving guests a fun time to remember.
 
The images of an outdoor wedding can be fantastic. Weather is never a guarantee so couples planning to have an outdoor wedding should have a backup venue just in case. Clear directions need to be given on the invitation to guide guests to the ceremony. It could be a little confusing since the venue isn’t as easy to find as a church. There should also be information on where the ceremony will be held in the instance that the ceremony needs to be moved indoors due to weather.
 
An outdoor ceremony should take place in an area where there is plenty of shade. The wedding party will be standing up for the length of the ceremony and heat will be an issue. Too much heat may also be an issue to any older guests as well as children attending. Remember also that you will have to arrange for seating and a sound system, so a dry run will be important to determine needs as far as electrical power and seat placement.
 
Large houses can be an ideal place for a non-traditional wedding ceremony, as long as there is enough space. Courtroom weddings are rarely affairs in which a large number of guests will take part, but you will want to ensure that there is available seating for those who do wish to attend.
 
Location weddings are a unique and memorable way to set your wedding day apart. They can also be a very special occasion since usually couples are not be able to spend that much time with the friends and family who attend their wedding. A location wedding allows for the entire party to be together over a period of several days, with lots of time to visit. Remember that you may have to make an additional trip to have final approval over the ceremony venue.  
To add originality, why not consider one of these non-traditional venues for your wedding ceremony? They can work out great for smaller weddings and might even save some money in the long run!
Traditionally weddings were exclusively held in religious venues like churches. Now couples aren’t “married’ to that idea. There are tons of weddings that are held outside, in courtrooms or even in someone’s home. These areas give a unique look that shows off a couple’s personality and style as well as giving guests a fun time to remember.
 
The images of an outdoor wedding can be fantastic. Weather is never a guarantee so couples planning to have an outdoor wedding should have a backup venue just in case. Clear directions need to be given on the invitation to guide guests to the ceremony. It could be a little confusing since the venue isn’t as easy to find as a church. There should also be information on where the ceremony will be held in the instance that the ceremony needs to be moved indoors due to weather.
 
An outdoor ceremony should take place in an area where there is plenty of shade. The wedding party will be standing up for the length of the ceremony and heat will be an issue. Too much heat may also be an issue to any older guests as well as children attending. Remember also that you will have to arrange for seating and a sound system, so a dry run will be important to determine needs as far as electrical power and seat placement.
 
Large houses can be an ideal place for a non-traditional wedding ceremony, as long as there is enough space. Courtroom weddings are rarely affairs in which a large number of guests will take part, but you will want to ensure that there is available seating for those who do wish to attend.
 
Location weddings are a unique and memorable way to set your wedding day apart. They can also be a very special occasion since usually couples are not be able to spend that much time with the friends and family who attend their wedding. A location wedding allows for the entire party to be together over a period of several days, with lots of time to visit. Remember that you may have to make an additional trip to have final approval over the ceremony venue.  
To add originality, why not consider one of these non-traditional venues for your wedding ceremony? They can work out great for smaller weddings and might even save some money in the long run!
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While of course you are excited about your upcoming wedding you know that the next several months will be exhilarating and busy. Yet you want to ensure that there will also be time for careful planning to ensure that your wedding is as memorable as you want it to be.  
To do this, you need to carefully consider exactly what will take place during your wedding and how many people will be there. This will give you an approximation of how much it will cost and what you’ll have to do to make it happen. We will explore this in greater detail below.


First, you need to decide approximately how many people are going to be at your wedding and at your wedding reception. This will give you a good idea of what types of venues will be suitable for your wedding and for the reception.  
You also need to take into consideration the theme of your wedding. Do you want a traditional, in-church wedding, a wedding on the beach, a wedding up in the mountains etc.?  This too will help you to narrow down the perfect venues for your wedding and reception.
It usually helps to have a worksheet to keep track of all of the expenses. You can find several appropriate worksheets online, includinghere .
When it comes to the actual ceremony, you should consider such expenses as the marriage license, the officiant's fee, the location fee, the ring pillows and the DJ’s fees. This should comprise about 3% or so of your overall budget.  
Conversely, the reception should comprise about 48% or so of your overall budget, as those who may not attend the wedding may attend the reception. Plus, you’ll be at the reception longer and will be eating, drinking, dancing and more while there. For that reason, you should consider such expenses as the cost of the cake, food, drinks, rentals, favours and the reception site itself.


The attire and photography will take up decent amounts of your wedding budget, usually in the neighbourhood of 10-12% .Attire expenses include the dress, shoes, undergarments and hosiery, hair, makeup and jewelry.  
For grooms, expenses will include tuxedo or suit, bow tie, suspenders, studs and cufflinks.
Photography expenses include the fees of the photographer and/or videographer, the albums, additional prints and any disposable cameras.
The music expenses usually add up to about 8% of a typical wedding budget, due to the fact that you need to hire a band or DJ and MC, cocktail hour musicians, and/or a sound system rental. Being that bands and DJ's need to be booked months in advance, the cost is usually a moderate to high amount and often non-refundable after a certain date or may include a non-refundable deposit.  
The flowers normally cost about 8% of a typical wedding budget as well. These expenses usually include the bouquets for the bride(s) and for the mother of the bride(s),as well as the maid-of-honor and bridesmaids’. They also include the flowers used during the ceremony, the flower-girl basket, and any corsages and centerpieces.
Of course a wedding doesn’t occur without the rings, usually costing about 3% of a typical wedding budget. Add in about 3% for the gifts, 3% for the stationery and 2% for the transportation and you have all the necessary elements needed to make a memorable wedding.
Therefore, utilizing a wedding budget worksheet to keep track of everything that is needed for your wedding, makes sense. You want to have that worksheet when you are out and about around town or working on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You’ll never know when you can make progress on an element or two for your wedding. By keeping track of everything, you’ll not only remember to include everything that is needed but be able to plan it out so that you can have it the way you want and get it for the lowest price possible. Good luck!
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After the excitement of getting engaged wears down your next consideration is to start planning your wedding. You may be wondering if you should be handling all the fine details yourself when it comes to organizing and planning your wedding. Or if you should hire a wedding planner to handle all or some of it. We will consider both options below.
 
Especially in this difficult economic climate, many engaged couples want to save as much money on their wedding as possible. Couples spent an average of $40,000 on their weddings in 2015, no small amount of money, especially for the couple that is about to embark on their new life together.  
The first instinct of those who want to save money is to not hire a wedding planner. This can help to save some money, as wedding planners can cost anywhere from $250 to $15,000, depending on how involved they are in the planning process of your wedding.  Additionally, the wedding couple can have much more hands-on experience in designing and planning their wedding themselves than if they allow a wedding planner to handle the majority of it.
Nowadays, with the resources available on the internet, a wedding couple can more easily assemble everything that is needed for a great wedding without having to trek all over town to find the right suppliers and professionals. Instead, they can surf the Internet to find the resources and professionals they need. With the advent of the mobile internet, they can do the necessary research even on-the-go via their tablet or smartphone, making it easier for today’s prospective couples to formulate a wedding than in the past.
However, before you totally dismiss hiring a wedding planner based on costs, consider the following. Wedding planners often know of resources and have connections that can help you save money when you’re getting the right dress, booking the proper venues, hiring the caterer, the DJ, and the videographer, etc. As a result, you’ll often pay less than you would if you were doing the detailed work yourself. Overall, the cost of hiring a wedding planner will often pay for itself in many cases.  
Also, consider if you don’t have much time on your hands. If you are involved in a very busy career that requires a lot of hands-on work, you may be better served to leave most of the details to the wedding planner. A wedding planner knows where to go and can get the best values, so they can complete the preparations much quicker and with much less stress than you can.  
Having less stress during your engagement can keep the romanticism at an all-time high so that you can more thoroughly enjoy this period in your life. The wedding planner will deal any problems that crop up, often with little to no interaction required from the couple.  Thus, weigh the cost of hiring a wedding planner versus having to deal with the stress and anxiety of planning out every detail for yourself.  
Hiring a wedding planner will add extra cost to your wedding. However, it can also pay for itself in terms of discounts gained when booking venues and professionals, as well as reducing the amount of stress and anxiety felt during the planning process.  
There is no one right answer; every engaged couple will be different. It’s best to analyze exactly what you want in your wedding and how much time you have to devote to it. Then you can see if the benefits of hiring a wedding planner will outweigh the costs of hiring one to plan your wedding.

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Jumping the broom is an African American wedding tradition that dates back before slavery.  It originates in the West African country of Ghana and was brought to North America by slaves. The Asante valued the concept of sweeping away past wrongdoings and previous evil sprits.
Because slaves were unable to perform legal marriages, they adopted this wedding ritual to symbolize their union, to sweep away the old and invite the new. Simply, it is a new beginning.
Jumping the broom was not a regular custom amongst all slaves and it was preformed sparingly after emancipation. It was made more common thanks to the book and movie “Roots” by Alex Haley.
Current practice is to jump the broom after the minister has announced the couple married. “Jumping the broom” is a phrase still used to refer to getting married even though the act might not have been part of a wedding ceremony.
Various other groups like Wiccan, Gypsies and some other religions have also developed their own broom jumping traditions.
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Looking for country music themed father-daughter dance songs? There are tons of such songs by numerous country artists. We narrowed our list down to ten of our favourites. Are there other songs that you would have on this list? Give theses a listen and let us know what you think. 

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : George Strait - You Look So Good In Love 

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Rascal Flatts - My Wish 

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Trace Adkins - Then They Do

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Heartland - I Loved Her First

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Ernie Halter - Daddy's Little Girl 

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Tim McGraw - My Little Girl

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Krystal Keith - Daddy Dance With Me 

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses 

Country Father Daughter Dance Songs : Holly Dunn - Daddy's Hands

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It's wedding planning time and your partner has their wedding outfit ready. You have been stuck on the particulars for yours. You are circling around endless shops on the weekends, not finding anything that makes you happy. You can find the perfect tie for your wedding outfit if you consider these 5 things.

 1. Ties or cravats
Which one should you get? The choice is really yours. Yes, cravats are still a thing. They have maintained their popularity for formal weddings. They can be  more expensive than ties and aren't worn daily. A good quality silk neck tie could be a nice choice if it matches with your overall theme. 

2. Cummerbunds or bow tie
Some of you may prefer bow ties instead of neck ties. They are varied in styles and colours. Bow ties can be self tied or pre-tied. Many bow ties come with matching cummerbunds and could be ideal match for your partner's wedding outfit.. 

3. Matching colour scheme
If your wedding colour scheme is standard colour, you can choose a close match ties or cravats that are widely available. 

4.  To rent or buy
In formal weddings, suits and other items can be rented or purchased . If you rent them, you can save a considerable amount of money especially in the case of suits. In neck ties, it could be more difficult because the shop could have a limited number of ties or cravats. The most popular wedding neck ties come in plain polyester satin or silk fabric that you can rent at $30 -$50 for a fair good value. 

5. Clean and take care of your ties
Once you have bought your ties, make sure that they are not creased or crumpled. For this, lay them flat or hang on a tie rack. While you try them, you should completely undo  any knots. You should also hang up your tie for couple of days so that the lines from the knot clear. If on the day of wedding something spills on the tie just dab it with a dry cloth so that it soaks up as much as possible. If it is something like fruit juice or gravy let it dry and then gently dab it with the narrow end of the tie. Silk and polyester fabric reacts differently so this method will help a little. Don't iron a silk tie for any reason and never iron a tie directly. Cover it with a cotton cloth and then iron on a cool setting.

These are just a few things to consider when buying a tie for your wedding. Make sure to bring your jacket and shirt with you to make sure they blend well with the tie.

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A wedding can be a monumental task for anyone, especially if you have never planned one before.There are many important tasks that must be completed, and all of these take time; this is essentially what the engagement period involves.
The average engagement period in the North America is sixteen months.For you to make best use of this time,you need to spread out all the things you need to do.This way you won’t feel rushed and you can make the best decisions for each action as required.
From the beginning of your engagement period to about nine months before your wedding date, you need to start a wedding binder or folder. Any interesting ideas that you come across about wedding clothes and fashion ideas, lifestyle ideas, design and food should be placed in this folder or binder. This includes checking out online sources, printing them out and placing them in the folder on your desktop. It doesn't hurt to have a notepad with you as well.This way you can jot down notes and ideas as they come up.
You need to figure exactly how much you have to spend. This includes the amount of money you and your fiancé have to spend as well as any money that your families are contributing, if any, to the wedding. You should also start to think about who you want to be in your wedding party. In addition,you need to start the guest list of who will attend your wedding.This list should include contact information, gifts, RSVP's and any other information that you feel you need. It’s important to get as correct a headcount early on so that you can more accurately predict how much your wedding will cost based on food, hall reservations, etc.
At this point, you should also decide whether you will hire awedding planner or not. You should also research caterers, entertainment, florists, and photographers.  By the eight-month mark to your wedding date, you should have hired the photographer and videographer. You don’t have to talk yet about how the pictures should be taken but you should know if the photographer and videographer are available for that date and reserve them. Also around this time you should evaluate potential entertainment then reserve the entertainment you like best.
Wedding attire should be selected by now. You should schedule at least three fitting sessions to make sure that the outfits fit well by your wedding day. You should register at a minimum of three retailers.
This is also the perfect time to launch a wedding website; you don’t have to spend money for this – you can launch it on a site like weddingwire.com or theknot.com. Put the date of the wedding, the travel information and the accommodations on this page, then send out the link to your guests. When you get closer to the wedding day, six months and sooner, you need to have more details in place and finalize arrangements about necessities(such as portable toilets for outdoor weddings), the florist and transportation needs.  
You also need to begin constructing a day-of timeline which will include things like the cutting of the cake and the first dance. You need to follow-up ​on the wedding invitations, ordering the cake, booking the rehearsal-dinner venues, choosing the hair and makeup artists and finalizing the music. 
Essentially, you need to have a good plan of all the items that must be taken care of to have a successful wedding that is as stress-free as possible.Keep in mind that professionals such aswedding planners, photographers, videographers,DJ’s andM.C.’s can be booked months in advance. So you can’t wait until the last-minute (i.e. even six months ahead of time is often considered “last minute” in these cases) to book them.  Know the items that can be put aside until later while you take care of the things that need to be handled sooner. By having a good plan of everything that needs to be done and setting up a timeline of when these things need to be completed, you can have the wedding of your dreams without stressing too much.
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Based on all the request from the 2016  weddings, corporate events and clubs we put together this playlist of the top songs. Do you think there are songs that should be on this list that didn't make it?

By far one of my favourite Brampton Wedding Venues has to be The Embassy Grand Convention Centre. Our Bride and Groom, Stephanie & Ryan, loved it so much they didn’t just have their wedding reception there but also their buck and doe.

This great venue is surrounded by all the amenities that you could ever want for a wedding venue. There are loads of shops, eateries as well as a hotel steps away from the front door. That is only the outside. Inside the decor is elegantly crafted to suit any style of wedding. My personal favourite piece has to be the staff. Not only courteous but more than willing to go the extra mile to make sure that every single guest has a fantastic visit. 
If you are looking for a great Brampton Wedding Venue I suggest adding Embassy Grand Convention Centre to your list.

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We had a fantastic time ringing in the New Year at this joint New Year's Eve & 50th Birthday Surprise Party at Royal Ashburn in Whitby Ontario.
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Getting married is the best thing you'll ever do, regardless of the time of year. The date that you set helps decide on the entire theme for the big day. If you decide on a winter wedding then your theme will be driven by the low temperatures and icy winds. Your outfits might be accented with a faux fur and adorned with lots of silver and gold!

Music should be used to guide the overall theme of the day. Selections should add to the festivities. Holiday songs sprinkled throughout dinner and cocktails will add to the celebratory theme. New Years songs are also a great way to go if your wedding is after Christmas. 

Your winter wedding favours will also reflect the festive season and depending on the date of your wedding, you may even choose to have Christmas wedding favours. Wedding reception tables can be dressed with white feathers, ivy, velvet red roses, white pearls and silver sparkles.
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Beautiful silver sprinkles, such as snowflakes and hearts, can be scattered across your pure white table linen and each place setting can have a coordinating winter wedding favour. Alternatively, silver or gold favour boxes could contain edible treats for your guests with a Christmas wedding favour theme.

Susan & Mark said "One of the best parts of having our winter wedding was that folks were already in a festive mood. We just embraced the power of the season" 

Whether you choose to have winter wedding favours or opt for a Christmas theme, your reception tables will look fantastic with the elegance of white and silver. Winter weddings are truly magical in every way...especially if it happens to snow!

Would you ever consider having a winter wedding ? Let us know below why or why not ? 
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