Responsibilities at Wedding Events

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Bride: Her side of the family is in charge of compiling the wedding list. She chooses her attendants (maid and/or matron of honor, bridesmaids), making sure that one of her sisters and a sister of the groom are included. She selects their dresses. Before the wedding, she gives some sort of party for them. She also gives each one a gift.

Brides' parents: Traditionally, the wedding arrangements have been the province of the bride's mother. No matter who pays for the wedding, she is its official hostess. The father of the bride hosts the wedding. He escorts his daughter down the aisle.

Brides' attendants: The maid and/or matron of honor help the bride dress and perform other services when asked. During the wedding the attendants may hold the bride's bouquet, arrange her train, hand her the groom's ring.

Groom: He chooses his attendants (best man and ushers) making sure to include a brother or his own and a brother of the bride. He takes charge of the bachelor dinner, though he may leave the arrangements to someone else. He gives each attendant a gift.

Groom's Parents: The bridegroom's parents invite the bride's parents over. Then the bride's parents reciprocate. The bridegroom gives the bachelor dinner, and the bridegroom's family gives the rehearsal dinner.

Best Man: The best man may be the busiest individual of all at a wedding. He:

1. Supervises the activities of the ushers, including their apparel;


2. Makes sure the ushers' presents are wrapped in time;


3. Sees to it that the men's boutonnieres and bride's bouquet have been ordered;


4. Helps arrange for transportation for all wedding events;


5. Leads off toasts and assigns toasts at the bridal dinner and wedding reception (toasting the bride first), and takes charge of seeing that everyone who should be is toasted;


6. Makes sure that the groom is dressed (wedding license in pocket) and on time for the wedding;


7. Carries the ring and payments for clergyman and church;


8. Witnesses the signing of the wedding certificate;


9. Acts as a general problem solver.

Ushers: Ushers seat wedding guests, giving an arm to all women and escorting them down the aisle. The bride's friends and relatives are seated on the left, the groom's on the right except when there is a lopsided guest list-in which case, it is more important to even out the numbers of people sitting on each side of the church. Five minutes before the wedding ceremony is to begin an usher escorts the mother of the groom to her place (first row on the right), then an usher escorts the bride's mother to her place (first row on the left).

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The Question and Answer Session Before Wedding

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Marriage is a very important alliance, the decision of which is not only taken by the bride or the groom, but the verdict of the families of both the bride and groom also matters a lot. Both the bride and the groom, needs to pass a lot of tests, before each of their parents choose a perfect match for them. The parents from both the sides, test each others children on the basis of the criteria they have set in mind or the expectations, they have from their son- in- law or daughter- in- law. It becomes a very tough and sometimes embarrassing situation, for the girl or the boy, because in some cases it goes over the head in asking questions.

The parents should also try and think from the point of view of the children, that what they would like to be asked and which at times can make the bride or the groom nervous, about his being there. Especially, in case of the bride, the mother- in- laws act very curious and sometimes very interrogative about her interests, likes and dislikes. This question and answer session to a limit is fine, but going head over heals in peeping into details is really very uncomfortable for the girl at times. But the parents don't understand this, for them, getting clarifications over issues, is only what matters. There are many silly things, which parents tend to ask the bride, which should be avoided by the parents, some of those questions include topics like:

-The TV programmes or the serials watched by the bride
-What colour of clothes she likes to wear
-Is she interested in watching movies of a particular actor or actress
-The number of parties she has gone, etc

These are few of the questions, which certainly puts the bride in odd situations. And one more problem faced by the girls, before the marriage, is that, she gets to be pointed out, when she asks questions from the guy, by being tagged as the one, who is very clever, or called as dumb, even when she does not speak anything. So the best way for the girl is to counter- question for the same details as asked by the groom from the bride. Asking questions from each other is really important for both the would- be bride and groom, because the decision of marriage is really important and a life long decision, on which the future of two lives is dependent.

In case of arranged marriages, the bride and the groom get only few minutes to meet and match their compatibility, after which they have to make their judgement towards each other. It is the toughest of the decisions taken by them, because these few minutes hold the power to change the entire life of the bride and groom. The decision needs a lot of concentration, mind and heart to be put in, before making the final verdict. A proper research should be done, about the guy, before meeting him, so that he or she is able to clarify his doubts about the guy or girl. Also, the availability of social networking sites has made the process lot easier and knowing details about the perspective groom or bride is no more a tough task to do. So, the boy or the girl can be surer about the alliance he is going to make. Thus, one can say, that these decisions are to be taken very carefully and after full research and survey about the bride or the groom, to feel more contented and safe about the future.

Gurleen Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com, which is India's fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online Indian matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create an Indian matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other. Users can search for profiles through advanced search options on the website. Users can avail free registration and make initial contact with each other through services available on Jeevansathi.com via Chat, SMS, and e-mail.

Tips For Successful Wedding Father of the Bride Speeches

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1: You can be creative with wedding father of the bride speeches, but most follow a format as follows: intro, thanks, bride story, groom introduction/welcome to family, advice/comments about marriage, and toast. Even if you choose not to follow this format, do not forget to thank anyone who helped with the wedding, welcoming the groom and in laws to the family, or to mention how beautiful your daughter looks!

2: Be yourself! Yes, you have heard this advice all your life but it also applies to the bride's father wedding speeches. If you are not a sentimental person, do not try to write a poem or be overly emotional. On the contrary, do not try to be humorous if it is not your natural style.

3: Prepare ahead of time for wedding father of the bride speeches. You should write out your ideas in an outline and practice delivering your speech in front of an audience (or record it). For the wedding day, bring along note cards but do not bring a script. Reading from a script will make you sound insincere. Also, nervous people tend to read very fast and you will rush through your wonderful wedding speech.

4: Keep the father of the bride speech short. This can be tough, especially since you probably have a lot to say about giving your daughter away. You have a bit of leeway with your speech because it comes first. Still, the wedding party has to listen to several more speeches after you and you do not want to bore them. Try to keep your father of the bride speech around 700-1000 words in length.

5: Always be positive about marriage and the union. It is perfectly acceptable for the bride's father to rip on the groom a little, but your goal is to welcome him into the family. It is also custom for the bride's father to offer the newlyweds advice about marriage. It can be funny but you want to send them off into their life together with hope and good wishes.

6: Do not forget your manners during your speech. You can ease your way into the speech by welcoming everyone and discussing the menu options. After your speech, you may turn over the mic to the groom and introduce him in a positive way.

Find more wedding bride's father speech examples by visiting sample wedding speeches web site.

The Bride Did What?! Outrageous Tales of Tulle and Taffeta

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Do you have a bride in your life who has gone a bit nutty? Or perhaps you are waist deep in tulle bags and Jordan almonds and could use a laugh right now? Well then, take a look at these tales of brides going off the deep end.

What is the craziest thing that you have ever seen at a wedding? Now personally, at the weddings which I have attended, the brides have been models of decorum and grace (well, mostly), but there are some pretty outrageous things that can happen at weddings. What makes them particularly funny stories to hear is the juxtaposition of the heavenly vision in the flowing white gown and perfect pearl bridal jewelry pulling some wacky sort of stunt.

For instance, I once knew a young lady who came from the "right sort of family", and was planning a tented wedding on her family's property overlooking a picturesque lake. Well, in the days after the wedding, some stories started to trickle in about this newlywed, and it turns out after knocking back a few brewskis (from a can, no less!) in her custom silk gown, nature called. Rather than venture back to the powder room in the house, this lovely young bride simply headed over to the edge of the woods and hiked up her fabulous gown, and well...you get where this is going. It certainly gave the guests something unique to remember about her wedding!

Sometimes the wacky things that brides do are not impulsive (or gross, for that matter), but rather pre-planned stunts to surprise or amuse their guests. There was the case of a couple who had a lovely outdoor wedding in a bucolic field beside a stream. Everything was as beautiful as could be, from the flowers, to the cake, to the radiant bride in her pretty bridal gown and pearl jewelry. Nothing could detract from the perfection of the scene, except...off to one side there was something covered by a big ugly tarp. The guests could not imagine why such an eyesore had not been removed before the wedding. That is until the end of the reception when the couple pulled off the tarp, and hopped into the river to make their grand exit...in a giant inflatable dragon boat!

Or what about the bride and groom who decided that they wanted to offer their guests some unique entertainment at their reception? It sounds nice, right? Until you hear that the fun activity is going to be rides on old mattresses pulled through the mud on the back of a four-wheeler! Worse yet, the bride hopped right aboard, white dress and all, for a mud-splattered mattress ride. Suffice it to say that not too many people were asking for her advice on planning their weddings.

We all know that there can be tension between a bride and her future mother-in-law. But really, is the wedding the best time for the bride to rub her mother-in-law's face in it? This happened when one outrageous bride decided to have a very unique wedding ensemble created for her special day. The outfit consisted of a long lace coat with a lace dress underneath. Sounds innocent enough, doesn't it? Until you hear that the dress underneath was a micro mini cut on a diagonal and trimmed with fringe. The most important thing to the bride was that when she danced, everyone would be able to catch a good glimpse of her butt cheek! This exercise in questionable taste was all done in the effort to shock and appal her mother-in-law...what do you think the chances are that it worked?

So the next time that your fiance or bride-to-be friend is driving you nuts, just remember these tales of outrageous brides. She may spend hours obsessing over bridal magazines or finding the perfect ecru napkins, but as long as the bride in your life does not end up on this list, you will know that you are doing just fine!

Laura helps brides with their wedding plans by offering advice on selecting bridesmaids gifts,reception ideas and other aspects of planning a wedding. Nothing is lovelier for a bride than pearl bridal jewelry.

Budget-Friendly Tips For Buying Mother-Of-The-Groom Dresses

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At the wedding the mother of the bride has the first choice of outfits, the mother of the groom, as etiquette dictates, must choose a complimentary outfit of different color but similar cut and style. Because of this they usually collaborate on their outfits for the wedding to avoid any complications. However, in some cases, the mother of the bride chooses her dress without coordinating with the groom's mother. In this case it is up to the groom's mom to call and get the information on what the bride's mother will be wearing.

The information is then used to choose her dress. What this means is that if the bride's mother wishes to wear a full length ball gown in very formal style, so must the mother of the groom. Likewise, if the mother of the bride chooses to wear a short simple dress, so should the mother of the groom. In many cases, the bride's mother will forgo tradition and permit the groom's mother to wear whatever she wishes. In either case there is a wealth of shops which have dresses dedicated to every taste and style of woman.

Many shops specialize in ladies dresses for special occasions, and many of those deal directly with bridal wear. Along with wedding apparel, these shops carry dresses for Quinceanera, and other momentous occasions in a woman's life. A son getting married definitely qualifies as a momentous occasion.

If you are given the opportunity to coordinate with the mother of the bride, do yourselves a service by choosing tea or knee length dresses for the wedding. These styles of dresses are often wearable to numerous other formal or semi formal events. Likewise you will want to purchase gowns without an excessive amount of beading, applique or other embellishment. If a gown is too beaded, or appliqued, it ends up being used for only formal occasions and thus is not very budget friendly. Suits are a very good choice to wear as long as the wedding isn't too formal. For a more formal occasion a simple black dress can be long and then shortened later for more versatility.

The best color choices are navy, beige, lavender, yellow or soft pink; unless they are the colors of the wedding party. Neither parent should dress in any color of the bride, bridesmaids or maid of honor.

There are thousands of shops to choose from locally as well as on the Internet. If you plan to purchase online, be sure to have your exact measurements including height from hollow to hem, bust, waist and hips. Each designer will have their own measurements, be sure to use their recommendations for sizes.

Weddings are my life and joy. I write about weddings and how to save money buying clothing. If you would like to know more about budget friendly buying tips for ladies dresses and mother of the groom dresses.

Father of the Bride Sample Speeches

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Looking at father of the bride sample speeches can be a great starting point when trying to figure out how to say what one is feeling on this special day. Traditionally the first speech at the reception, the father of the bride will welcome guests and thank everyone for their part in his daughter's big day. A good time to compliment the beauty of the ladies in the wedding party as well as introduce the head table to the guests, the father of the bride sets the tone for the celebration by starting the event. Gratitude is also highlighted in his speech, for the attendance of the guests as well as the work of those who made the events possible.

Set the Tone With a Witty, Well Planned Speech

A look at father of the bride sample speeches will show how other fathers have set the tone for a joyous celebration of their daughter's marriage. The father of the bride has many duties on her big day. By planning ahead and having a clear idea of what he would like to say when it comes time, his speech does not have to be one of those worries. Introducing the wedding party and highlighting favorite friends and relatives among the guests can get many conversations started, the mark of a gracious host. While commencing the celebration and thanking those who've made it possible, the father of the bride also delivers his speech to show love and support for the couple. This immensely meaningful moment will flow naturally with careful preparations in the days before the wedding. By doing some research into what other fathers have said, one can give a heartfelt and concise speech at their daughter's wedding that will become a beloved memory in the years to come.

Find the Right Words With Father of the Bride Sample Speeches

The father of the bride feels powerful emotions on his little girl's special day, and it can be hard to find the right words to show those feelings. By thinking ahead of what he will say, the father of the bride can form a clear and concise outline in his mind that allows him to speak from the heart. Father of the bride sample speeches are a valuable resource for ideas on how to express gratitude and welcome guest to the celebration. Adding a joke about a mishap behind the scenes can be a funny icebreaker, a good chuckle can ease the speaker's nerves as well as interest the audience. By preparing his words in advance the father of bride can have one less thing to worry about on this busy day. Giving a kind welcome to the guests and commending members of the wedding party for their work in making this day so wonderful, the father of bride's speech is a very important part of his little girl's big day. Many fathers will take this opportunity to compliment the ladies of the wedding party and remark on the bride's radiance. While there are many people to thank, a brief and concise speech will retain the guests attention. This is, after all, the first of several wedding speeches.

The father of bride is expected to welcome guest and to thank those involved in making his daughter's wedding so wonderful. Using father of the bride sample speeches for ideas has helped many fathers deliver charming and memorable speeches without worries of what to say. Having a plan in mind can ease the father of bride's mind as he picks up the microphone to address the guests at his precious little girl's wedding. A time for gratitude and compliments, the father of bride's speech also introduces the members of the wedding party to guests.

Thank you for the time you spent with me reading this article about father of the bride sample speeches! I'd also love to meet you on my blog to have a chance to tell you more about wedding speeches - actually you could start by browsing the category page for father and mother speeches right away - you will want to share it with others.

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Jewelry Tips For the Modern Bride

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You have your dress, you've got your shoes, your hair design picked out, but you still need to finish your appearance for the wedding. That is certainly exactly where your bridal jewelry will come in.

One of the most essential parts of your look will come from your wedding jewelry collection. It used to end up being that pearls, which can be fantastic for weddings and brides, were the sole jewelry that brides put on. Today with the internet and the growing jewelry businesses available, your alternatives have come to be vast.

What type of jewelry are you looking for? There is jewelry which can add a glow to your appearance, or possibly you want to keep it straightforward and graceful. Unexciting jewelry is really a thing of the past. All brides would like to really feel and look attractive on their wedding day, and not simply look like just about every other bride that they have known before. Your jewelry will be the difference. Try to choose jewelry which will coincide with the design of your wedding. It is possible to even get some custom jewelry made for your wedding.

Try to pick and choose jewelry that may match your dress along with accessories. This will assist you to pull your look and feel together when making your selection. Matching pieces of accessories will be effortless to get on the internet. Uniformity along with a common look and feel all through your bridal accessories is essential to not appearing patched together.

It is your day, make the best of it, really feel lovely and get the jewelry that is suitable for you personally. Being comfortable with what you're in plays a big part in looking very good. Your bridal jewelry will certainly greatly enhance your beauty.

Deciding on your jewelry is easy when you have the right tools! Shop at ParkRoyalJewelry.com for a huge selection of beautiful jewelry. If you are feeling vibrant for your wedding day then check out the assortment of purple rings to have a stunning look.