By Andromeda D Miradji

Did you ever think that we can prepare our own marriage alone? When planning a wedding in fact there are so many things you can do by yourself. However, most of us have some doubts or are not feeling confident about the “do’s and don’ts,” “should and should not do”.

It is true that for certain aspects of your special day should be handled by a professional. Why? That’s because a certain level of expertise should the need for some services. Catering, decorations, wedding dresses even card invitations are some examples you may think that it’s easier than the truth.

Let’s look at the list below about what should and should not do:

1. Do not get on the day of your special event as there is a joint venture between the family of the bride and groom. Grooms usually just need info about what to wear, where and when to appear. There are couples who for some family-dominated decision-making problems. You should make the decision for the main things are always together – because you will do this for the rest of your life and this is the best opportunity to get started.

2. Prepare everything in stages since the distant days as you have time. Do not think that it can all be done in a day. Do not let happen the day before your wedding just realized that you do not invite the guest of honor or your wedding dress is not ready for instance.

3. Do not let your wedding ceremony reflect and give a representation of you both, but you as an individual and who you are as a couple. This can be done with music, choir, video clips, pre-wedding photos, or other personal stories with background music of your choice.

4. Be careful in determining the position of sitting at the reception, ceremony and dinner as well. Especially if the parents have divorced and remarried but still have tension in the presence of each other. There must be no unnecessary stress and tears.

5. Strive to delegate tasks, do all of yours, so do you still have time to take care of yourself. At least a week before the big day arrives you can still have time to relax and pamper yourself at the spa. The goal is to make you more beautiful, stunning on your wedding day.

6. Never attempt to use the funds or the budget for education or buying a house just to have a glamorous wedding. The important thing is about the love between you and your partner. This is not about how much money you spend. It would be more meaningful and memorable than the rest of your life, not the beginning of bankruptcy.

7. Do not hide your expression. This is your special day, so expression yourself freely. If you want to sing, let it sing. If you want to dance let dance. Don’t be ashamed just because your uncle is a good singer or your aunt is a good dancer. This does not mean you should let them sing or dance in the first place. Tell them you love them and appreciate their attention by attending your wedding day.

8. Do not have excessive expectations about having the perfect party. Big? Yes. Perfect is something that is difficult. Keep your mind that this is a fun and sacred feast, not a class. A small mistake is common. Society will just skip it, so do not worry too much about it, otherwise it will look on your face. Of course you do not want to miss the aura of beauty and charming face you is not it? That they will always remember with fond memories for years to come.
9. Never touched drugs or drink alcohol before the ceremony. Drugs and drink will put you in the worst situation. Do not forget to pray, asking God to bless you both and your will … Amen.

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Andromeda D Miradji is a writer for various lifestyle issues and topics including weddings.

Facts & Tips For a Las Vegas Wedding

By Aaron Hu, executive summarized by Andromeda

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When you told your folks you were getting married their faces lit up like Christmas trees. When you said “in Vegas!” they looked like you had hit them in the head with a hammer. The thoughts going through their mind was a 2 am wedding in a pink chapel with Elvis conducting the ceremony and matching tattoos at the reception. Well, if that is what you want Las Vegas has you covered but really they offer so much more. Las Vegas has more weddings than any city in the United States and they are not all done by Elvis. Las Vegas has flare and prides its self for having something for everybody so get you wedding favors ready. Wait, first decide on what type of wedding you want, then get your Las Vegas wedding favors together. Its time to get hitched.

If you are just looking for a nice, more traditional wedding, Vegas has plenty of options. Most of the major hotels have standard chapels that are not themed with the casino and most offer a planner to help you set up your arrangements. Unless you live in Las Vegas this will be a priceless help. Some over the chapels seat over 100 people while other seat 50 and some are very small. Once you know how many people will be coming you can pick the appropriate one. If the actual ceremony is very small (5) then you can meet people at the reception. Most of the really small ceremonies can be video taped and can be shown at the reception. You might just decide to do the private ceremony then honeymoon for the week and return home for a reception and show the video there.

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If you want a chapel, though, that does stay in the theme you have several choices. Egyptian is one that is common. If you were having your wedding dress made you might even decide to have it made from Egyptian cotton. A lot of our wedding traditions started in Rome and were spread across Europe by the Roman Empire so why not have a Roman wedding. That venue also has a garden if you want to get married outdoors. Las Vegas is one of the few places you don’t have to worry about getting rained on (sorry, if you do happen to get rained on it obviously was not meant to be). A pirate wedding would be lots of fun. They do it on their own Treasure Island. You rings are delivered by a pirate swooping down from the crows nest.

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It really is the small ones that are so nice. Getting married on the Eiffel tower would be great. Well, of course it’s not really the Eiffel tower but you didn’t have to fly near as far and this one is legal! Italy is not too close but now you can wed on a gondola. It looks like Venice but clean. A popular wedding in Las Vegas are the helicopter weddings. Yes, you can get married in the helicopter hovering over Vegas but they have more ideas for you. You take the helicopter to the rim of the Grand Canyon and marry there. It is even better at Red Rock Canyon.

How ever you want to marry, you can find it in Las Vegas. Big or small, elegant or gaudy, they can do it.

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By Jane A Morris, executive summarized by Andromeda

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OK, now you have your wedding plans made and you are thinking about the decorations. You will need wedding flower centerpieces for the church and for the reception tables. There are a lot of different types of flowers that you can use; there are silk flowers, crepe paper flowers you can buy or make, real flowers, and then there are mulberry paper flowers.

The silk flowers can be bought singly or already made up into centerpieces. You can buy the single flowers in super centers, craft stores, and some floral shops. The wedding flower centerpieces that are already made up you can purchase at floral shops, specialty stores, and on the Internet websites.

Real flowers can be purchased the same way either singly or made up already. The only problem with real flowers is unless they are kept cool and damp they will wilt and die and so they are not easy to keep for any length of time.

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Crepe paper flowers can be made by you or family members and can be used over and over for other special occasions after the wedding is over. And they will not wilt or die if they are made in advance of the wedding.

All you will need to do is make several of the flowers you are using for your wedding bouquets etc. and then get some pretty vases or other containers that you think will be pretty to show off your flowers add some small pebbles, sand, or small marbles to the containers and put your crepe paper flowers in these then add some greenery to fill in around your flowers and there you have a beautiful wedding flower centerpiece made by you.

These paper flower centerpieces can be recycled or reused if kept in a safe dry area for years to come. So this makes them eco-friendly too.

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You can make mulberry paper flowers out of mulberry paper or you can buy them already made up either as just a single flower or in bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, or wedding flower centerpieces etc. The easiest way is to buy your flowers already made.

If you want to buy the flower that is already made and then make your own flower designs this is also a way to make them less expensive to save on your wedding budget. And they will not take as much time to do. All you need to do is buy some of the mulberry paper flowers get a container that will compliment your wedding add some type of filler for the container such as Styrofoam, small rock, sand, or small marbles and then add your flowers and greenery in the design of your choice.

These centerpieces will be your own unique design so you can take the credit for all the compliments that you get on how wonderful the beautiful wedding flower centerpieces look and you can be proud of your creations.

Mulberry paper flowers can be purchased on the Internet as single flowers as I have stated or they can be bought already made up into centerpieces. There are several web sites that sell mulberry paper flowers make sure you check out a couple of them to find the flowers that you are looking for.

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By Natasha Young, executive summarized by Andromeda.

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Now that you have decided to have a Western wedding you will want to make sure that the flowers are authentic to your time period. Whether you use fresh flower bouquets with many blossoms or just put together a few of the more popular flowers it is important to make sure you understand what types of flowers grow in the west.

In addition to the bridal bouquets, you will also want to have a variety of flowers in your location and at your reception. There are many different ways that you can present your flowers that will make them unique and friendly.

Your theme will also decide what type of flowers you will have and this may depend on your location. For instance, if you want to create a Rocky Mountain theme your flowers will be different than if you want to create a Texas theme. These are things to think about because you want your flowers to fit into your theme. So, a very well wedding planning is needed prior to bring something about your imagination or ideas.

If you are going to do a western wedding in the south you might find that mums are a great flower because they come in a variety of colors. You can decorate several places with the same flowers but with different colors. Other types of flowers that will add a touch of country flair include:

Spider lilies are actually an herb but they are wonderful because they look exotic because they have pointy, spidery blooms. They are great for the bridal bouquets or as centerpieces on tables. They grow well all over Texas.

Zinnias will spice up your western wedding if you are going more southwest because these flowers grow very well in the Southwest, Mexico and Central America. They have thick blooms and you will find a variety of colors in them from reds to multi-colors. These also make great centerpieces or you can stick them around the reception hall as an added treat.

Different types of blossoms are a great way to add a little color and a bit of smell. Usually those blossoms that come from fruit and nut trees make an excellent flower for decorations. Apple or peach blossoms are very popular and they can stick a few in your hair.

Another great way to add flowers to your western wedding is to use paper flowers as accents. Paper flowers have a place in many Mexican festivals and this is a great way to celebrate your special day. You can find these in many different shapes and sizes and in many bright colors.

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Another brilliant idea is, use a bird cage, arrange some flowers on it and put a candle within the cage. It will make very romantic ambience.

Although it may sound crazy, for some weddings in the west a few cactus plants of different styles and sizes may be great for the front of your location or staged attractively around the reception all. This would be great for a country western theme where you also had bales of hay spread her and there.

Orchids are another nice choice and you can get them inexpensively. You could have them scattered around rocks if you have an outside wedding.

Flowers can be one of the most important parts of your western wedding and if you take your time you can find many things to complement your special day.

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By Eric A Chen, executive summarized by Andromeda.

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Getting married? Congratulations! This is a very exciting time of wedding planning and waiting for the big day. As you make all the important decisions regarding budget, venue and theme for your wedding, there is one element that you will want to pay special attention to because it will set the tone for your entire wedding – your flowers. Flowers can make a wedding chic and modern, fun and festive or any combination of these. Today’s wedding flower choices are only limited by the bride’s imagination and budget. Every color, shape, size and style of flower is available and can help turn your wedding day into the fairy tale you always wanted.

It can be overwhelming to think about what flowers you would like for your wedding with all the choices you need to make to ensure your

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wedding day is spectacular while you still stay within your budget. And, for anyone thinking it’s a great idea to do your own flowers to save money and get your creative groove on, you’ll wan to think again. Doing your own flowers is very time consuming and if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could destroy your flowers and double your expenses as you end up working with a florist in the end anyway.

Once you have made the wise decision to let a florist do your wedding flowers for you, it’s time to get to work with this skilled professional and design the wedding look of your dreams. Experienced florists are a wealth if information and ideas and the best ones will be able to shape your vision into a reality. Better yet, if you are clueless about flower choices and design, your florist can add the artistic touch you need to really personalize your wedding flowers and create a unique floral element all your own. Before you sign on the dotted line, you will want to ask a few questions as you “interview” your florists to help decide who will be the best for your needs and budget.

Here are five questions every bride should ask her bridal florist:

Can you work within my budget and what do brides typically spend for your services?

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What types of flowers do you suggest for the time of year/size/venue/style of my wedding?

What sort of guarantee do I have that my flowers will get to me on my wedding day?

Can you provide references for your happy customers?

If my budget or needs should change before my wedding, can you be flexible at all?

Your wedding flowers are an integral and highly-visible part of your wedding and you want to do everything you can to make sure the florist you choose will work with you to make your wedding beautiful while making your experience as stress-free as possible.

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by Andromeda D Miradji

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Do you ever think that we could prepare the wedding by ourselves before? When planning a wedding actually there are so many things that can be done by your self. Nevertheless, most of us have some doubt or unconfident feelings about “do’s and don’ts”, “must and must not do”.

It is absolutely right that for certain aspects about your big day should be handled by a professional. Why? It’s because a certain level of expertise must be need for some services. Catering, decorating, wedding dress, make over, etc. are some examples you might think that are easier than they really are. However, in some condition, you will not even save that much money by doing things yourselves.

Let’s see the list below about what you can do and don’t or must and mustn’t:

1. Do make your big day a joint venture between both bride’s family and groom’s family. Usually the grooms only need the info about what to wear, where and when to showing up. Some brides more dominance by issue order and make all decisions. Do make your decisions for main things together always – since you’ll be doing this for the rest of your lives and this is the best chance to start.

2. Do get all the things which can get done in advance done as far in early on as you could. Don’t ever catching in the

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day before your wedding that you just realized that you have not gotten your marriage license yet or that your wedding gown isn’t ready.

3. Do let your wedding ceremony reflects and gives representation of both of you, who you are as individuals and who you are as a couple. This can be done by music, choirs, readings, vows and other personal stories with music selections background you make or choose.

4. Do please count into consideration of “family tensions” or “sore spots” especially when you arrange your seating. Particularly if parents have divorced and remarried but still have tension in each other’s presence. Be careful, when decide their seated at the ceremony, reception and dinner too.  It is very crucial as it could be caused unnecessary stress and also tears.

5. Do delegate, delegate and delegate. Let other’s help you then a week before the big day arrive you still could have time to relax

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and indulge yourself by spa treated. The point to do this is to make you more beautiful, charm, great and to avoid you looks tired to enjoy your own wedding.

And now let take a look about the don’ts?

1. Don’t ever try to use your budget for education or buy a new house just to have a glamour wedding party. The most important thing is about the love between you and your partner. It is not about how much money you spend. It will be the meaningful and unforgettable ceremonies of the rest of your life without coming to an end of bankruptcy.

2. Don’t conceal your expression. This is your big day, express yourself freely. If you want to sing, let sing. If you want to dance then let dance. No need to shy just because your uncle is a good singer or your aunt is a good dancer. It doesn’t mean you have to let them sing or dance at the first place. Tell them that you love them very much and say you are appreciated for their wonderful attention by attending your wedding day.

3. Don’t delay the things you can do now or you can delegate it. If you don’t want a disaster the week before and the

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day of the wedding, just organized it well. The earlier you are the less those “last minute” things to do, the more you will be able to feel and enjoy your own wedding day.

4. Don’t have over expectations about having everything done in perfect. Great? Yes. Perfect is something difficult. Keep your mind that this is a joyful party of love rather than a class examination. A little mistake is generally commons. Peoples will just skip it, so, don’t too much worry about it, otherwise it will see in your face. Of course you don’t want to miss your beauty aura and your charming face isn’t it? That’s they will always remember with fond memories for years to come.

5. Don’t ever touch drugs or drink alcoholic beverages prior to the ceremony. All must understand that the nerves are jangled and tension is high, but drugs and drink would put you at the worst situation. Get drank or even crave for is not the solution. Don’t forget to pray, ask your God to bless both of you and for your keenness… Amen.

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