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Japanese Wedding Traditions
A Japanese wedding ceremony is an elaborate ritual interwoven with Japanese culture & tradition. It is usually small & private. In Japan, the Shinto ceremony is the standard. Some Japanese-American couples choose to combine East and West. Christian, Buddhist, or Shinto style are all wonderful options. Sake Ceremony Known…
Read More »Sand Ceremony Tips
5 Tips for a Successful Sand Ceremony Looking for a little “something different” to incorporate into your wedding ceremony?. The sand ceremony might be just the thing. It’s a practical choice for outdoor weddings but couples in all sorts of venues are choosing it for its message of unity. Of course, it also…
Read More »Hindu Wedding Traditions
Many Hindu Americans desire a wedding which reflects their native heritage. You must understand where relatives and ancestors may have originated from to plan the wedding reflecting your heritage. We have included many traditions from India and the Hindu religion. Please feel free to contact us with your comments, and any other traditions which you…
Read More »Chinese Wedding Traditions – The Ang Pow
Chinese weddings are very symbolic. Every step of the Chinese wedding ceremony is peppered with items and gestures to symbolise the bringing of good luck to the couple. Although some traditions have been forgotten in today’s modern times of convenience, one particular Chinese wedding tradition that has carried through the times is the giving of…
Read More »Your Wedding Songs
YOUR WEDDING SONGS Wedding music sets the tone and creates the mood of your wedding ceremony and reception – let the wedding songs you choose reflect your style and personality. There are many special musical moments to consider, from the bride’s walk down the aisle to the couple’s first dance at the reception. Although you…
Read More »Etiquette Dilemma- Unasking an attendant
It’s unfortunate that weddings so often bring out the worst in people — and not just the bride and groom, but sometimes their friends and families, too. Hopefully when you selected your wedding party, you included good friends. I don’t just mean friends that you are close with, but friends who will be supportive throughout…
Read More »Vendor Video Testimonials
Glenn from A Reel Wedding was kind enough to put together a promotional Video for us. We also want to say a big thank you to all of the vendors that were so kind with their words. Yes we love you all !!!!! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP1TjwZCqYo]
Read More »Bridal Hair and Make-up styles
We ran across this neat website doing some research today and thought we would share it.. www.modelbride.com Here is a before and after shot of one of the beach wedding hairstyles located on that website… They also have a section on Make-up styles and tones to look at on the site…. Enjoy the site and…
Read More »Flower Girl Alternatives
More and more churches, synagogues, and ceremony sites are restricting the dropping of fresh flower petals along the aisle because the flowers may stain the carpet or floor. Choose from this list of alternatives for creative options to the flower petal tradition. Petal Alternatives Floral Orb Cover a plastic-foam ball with silk flowers and hang…
Read More »Get Married Tv Appearance # 3
Get Married is a show on the Lifetime channel that is hosted by Colin Cowie this year. The show is structured around great ideas and planning tips for your Special Day. We are pleased to announce at Special Moments, that the Lead Consultant and Founder of Special Moments will be featured for the 3rd time on…
Read More »Beautiful Boutonnieres
Boutonnieres are a very important part of the wedding flowers. You can choose something ordinary or traditional like your simple rose boutonniere, or you can have a little fun and make a statement starting with the Boutonnieres that they guys will wear with their wedding day attire. If your budget is a concern, then do…
Read More »New Website for Wholesale Flowers
Hello to our blog reading friends and Do -it-Yourself Brides: We are so excited to inform you that BridesnBlooms have made some very exciting changes to their website. We ask that after you have had a chance to check out the new site, that you will send it on to anyone else that you think might need their services. They…
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