Saturday, February 1, 2014
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?”...........
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?”...........
Friday, January 24, 2014
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
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| Cucumber Sandwiches |
Drinks: Fine teas-hot
and/or iced. Strawberry Green-tea Cooler, Rose Wine Spritzer, Orange Blossom,
White-cranberry Spritzer
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| 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
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| Initial Sugar Cubes |
Gifts: Linen
napkins, napkin rings, place mats, dessert plates, cordial glasses, candy
dishes, ice cream bowls, cake stands and teapots.
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