Sunday, January 26, 2014

Writing Your Own Wedding Vows | InsideWeddings.com

Writing Your Own Wedding Vows | InsideWeddings.com

Originally Published on Inside Weddings 

You have options when it comes to creating your wedding vows. While we frequently hear either traditional or conventional vows, you are legally free to write the vow that best suits you and your fiancé. While traditional and conventional vows have a charm all of their own, you may want to try combining the two.

Very traditional vows are usually read first as a question and then as a repeat. “(Bride/Groom), wilt thou have this woman/man to be thy wedded wife/husband, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love her/him in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep only on to her/him, so long as ye shall live?” Now repeat after me: “I, (Bride/Groom) take thee, (Bride/Groom) to be my wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I plight me my troth.”

Conventional vows are typically read and followed with the affirmation, I do. “(Bride/Groom), do you take (Bride/Groom) to be your husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, so long as you both shall live?”

Should you choose to blend the two, you might come up with “(Bride/Groom), Do you take (Bride/Groom) as your wife/husband? To have and to hold from this day forward. To love, honor, and cherish her/him above all others. To teach her/him and learn from her/him. Do you promise to do your best to understand her/him as she/he is, loving what you know of her/him and trusting what changes the future will bring? To always speak the truth to her/him. To communicate and share your true thoughts and feelings. To grow older with her/him and be faithful to her/him. To comfort and encourage her/him in laughter and in tears. And to be her husband/wife and best friend from this day forward?”...........

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Shower Theme Dainty Inspiration –Tea & Table



All little girls love to play tea party but who says that has to change as we get older. Tea parties are classic and elegant and can be incorporated into a bridal shower. Tea parties are lovely and can be a light fare. They can allow flexibility by tailoring it to suit the bride’s style. It can be an heir-loomed inspired tea party or something fun and quirky. 


Shower Theme Dainty Inspiration –Tea & Table



Mood: Vintage, sweet, romantic, classic and elegant



Setting: At home or in a hotel or restaurant that offers tea service


Food: Scones, finger sandwiches, canapés and petit fours


Recipes: Tarragon Chicken Tea Sandwich’s, Cucumber Canapés, Princess Parfaits, Mini Peach or Apple Upside-down Cakes, Green-tea Cake, Chocolate Croissants

Cucumber Sandwiches


Drinks: Fine teas-hot and/or iced. Strawberry Green-tea Cooler, Rose Wine Spritzer, Orange Blossom, White-cranberry Spritzer

Strawberry Lemon Spritzer

Activities: Set up a tea bar and let the ladies create their own blend to drink or take home as favors. Start a keepsake album during the shower. Take photos of each guest then ask her to write a favorite memory of the bride on a page marked with her name. After the party, print and arrange the photos to accompany each guests note, and then give the book to the bride as a memento.


Details: Order monogrammed paper napkins or sugar cubes with the brides initial. Pick up mix and match cups and saucers to use for tea service or to give as favors


Initial Sugar Cubes

Gifts: Linen napkins, napkin rings, place mats, dessert plates, cordial glasses, candy dishes, ice cream bowls, cake stands and teapots.

"Hepburn"



You can always tell what kind of a person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you.
-- Audrey Hepburn

Pearly Details

Pearly Details

How to Avoid Being a Bridezilla - Wedding Etiquette | Wedding Planning, Ideas & Etiquette | Bridal Guide Magazine

How to Avoid Being a Bridezilla - Wedding Etiquette | Wedding Planning, Ideas & Etiquette | Bridal Guide Magazine

Pantone's 2014 Color of the Year


A beautiful soft purple, had been chosen as the Color of the Year 2014 by Pantone


Orchid Bouquet

Orchid Bout @ Style Me Pretty




Source Google Images: Jimmy Choo, Centerpiece and Cake

Saturday, January 18, 2014

BlissWeddingBoutique.Com: Tropical Wedding Fantasy

BlissWeddingBoutique.Com: Tropical Wedding Fantasy: Too pretty to eat. Imagine having your reception on the beach overlooking the ocean. To die for! This is my vision of the perfec...

Kids Wedding Activities







Its a great idea to create an activity for your wedding especially if you are going to have several children in attendance. Its a great way to keep them occupied.

Sources: Martha Stewart, Google Images, Pinterest.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Pink and Black Wedding

Beautiful Pink and Black Table Setting.


There is nothing more elegant than a pink and black wedding themed. Like white, pink is such a versatile color. For the bride who loves bold and vibrant colors and wants to add a bit of excitement to her wedding going for a hot pink paired with another color is a great way to go. For the bride who is girly and want a softer look, going for a lighter shade would be a great choice.

Sources: Tablescape, Centerpiece:Martha Stewart, Cake:Google Images