Spring 2012
Finding a dress for
your body shape
10 Hairstyles to try
Our guide to
seasonal
flowers
Rutland Edition
Michelle
Toni
Hi Everyone,
Congratulations Bride and Groom to be, on
your forthcoming wedding!!
Welcome to our brand new website and this
fabulous magazine. Having only recently got
married ourselves, we both have a pretty good
idea of the stresses and traumas, trials and
tribulations that comes with planning a
wedding.
We hope that our experiences may help to
relieve some of your own stresses as you
organise your big day and if you should have
any question or comment we would love to
hear from you, drop us a line at
[email protected] and we’ll
do our very best to help!
Page 8 See the two most popular types
of suit for the male wedding party with
some handy hints and tips on whether to buy
or rent.
Page 10 The first of
our special features
on flowers, whether
you want to chose by
colour, starsign or
month of the year,
we’ve go everything
you need to know!
Page 18 Tables named as types of sweet
rather than a number? Or how about film
themed table planners and decorations? You
can find a list of the most popular themes and
colour schemes for your special day.
Page 22 The Stag Do! We wouldn't dare
run the risk of telling you how to enjoy
yourself so instead we’ve picked
out a list of some of the most
favoured suggestions for the
Stag Do, with a few handy hints
thrown in!
Page 25 Re-Tying the knot? For whatever
reason you may chose to renew your wedding
vows, there are certain things you will need to
know and guess what? We’ve put together a
handy little guide to help you!
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The Traditional Order for Speeches is:
Bride’s Father Toasts to health and success to the bride and groom, welcomes grooms parents and other guests and talks about his daughter.
Groom Replies on behalf of himself and Bride, first thanks parents (they gave him life & good wishes for his marriage) and concludes by proposing a toast to the bridesmaids.
Bestman Responds on behalf of Bridesmaids, include amusing antidote and entertain guests.
Top Tips For a Perfect Speech: Limit the speech, you don’t want to lose the attention of the guests by waffling on about nothing and
genuinely speak from the heart.
Use prompt cards if you’re not confident in memorising the whole speech, cards are better as don’t show
the shaking hands so much. Don’t write you speech down and read it from paper word for word.
Avoid being rude, crude or sarcastic especially if older or younger people are attending
Remember speech etiquette and thank people for help (people to thank are people paying, Bridal Party,
key organisers, people who have travelled long distance to be there, caterers and remember to comment
on how beautiful the bride looks)
Practice is the key to delivering a successful speech
Make sure it roles easily off the tongue, this will make it easier on the day.
PREPERATION IS EVERYTHING DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.
Everyone hates doing them, they go on far too long and just WHAT are you
supposed to say. Here’s Satin, Confetti & Sparkle’s guide to getting it right!
MEASURE RIGHT Getting the measurements right for your perfect dress just
follow these simple rules and remember to wear your shoes.
THE MEN’S WEDDING GUIDE
TRADITIONAL ROLES.
The Best Man Organises the Usher (further notes below on how to shine here)
Organises stag night (not the night before the wedding please!)
Keeps groom on schedule, gets him to the ceremony, checks how he’s dressed
Looks after the Marriage Certificate
Pays the clergyman/celebrant, musicians, photographer etc.
If no ring bearer, holds the bride's ring (important!)
Witnesses the signing of the Marriage Certificate
Drives newlyweds to reception if no hired driver
Offers a toast at the reception following his brilliantly witty speech
Dances with the Maid of Honour/bridesmaid (dances only!)
Looks after the couple's transportation following the reception
Returns any hired items on the groom's side
The Groom Just has to be on time, not look shabby, and go with the flow. It's up to the bloke above to earn his title - and you get the easy speech.
The Usher(s) The following duties are for the Best Man to give to the Usher:
Distributes wedding programs and maps to the reception if applicable
Seats guests at the ceremony. The traditional way of doing this is:
For females, offer the right arm
For males, walk on his left side
For couples, offer the right arm to the female and let the male follow
Seat bride's guests in left pews and groom's guests in right pews
With a large group, seat the eldest woman first
Just prior to the procession, escort the groom's mother to her seat and then the bride's mother to hers
The usher also dances with the bridesmaids and other important guests at the reception
The Bride's Father Helps prepare guest list
Selects clothing that complements the groom's
Rides with the bride to the ceremony
After giving the bride away, sits in the front left pew on the right of the bride's mother When the question "Who gives this bride away?" is asked, he responds on behalf of both her parents
Keep bride on schedule
Dances with the bride after the first dance
Acts as host at the reception
Male Traditional Roles
Guide to speech writing
Grooms jobs and responsibilities
Choosing the right suit
Oh Yes, you may have popped the question and think it’s now time to sit back and do nothing, there’s
certain things you still have to know to help your Bride plan the perfect Wedding Day. So here, Satin,
Confetti & Sparkle offers you a little bit of help with:
GROOMS JOBS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning The bride and the groom share the responsibility of wedding planning. First, the groom and bride must agree on the appropriate budget for the entire wedding. From this budget, the groom needs to organize the money into separate categories, such as cost of location, food and beverages and other services at the wedding. In addition, the groom must see eye to eye with the bride on what guests to invite as well as when the wedding will be held.
Rings Traditionally, the groom needs to purchase an engagement ring before proposing to his fiancée. After receiving acceptance, the groom is responsible for selecting wedding rings for himself and his soon-to-be wife.
Groomsmen Groomsmen include the best man and the ushers. The choice of who are to play these roles belongs to the groom. As a groom makes his selection of the groomsmen, he should understand that the best man will be in charge of protecting the wedding rings during the wedding and the marriage certificate at the end. Ushers are responsible for seating guests and escorting the bridesmaids.
Gifts Traditionally, the bride and groom exchange gifts. Choose something personal and memorable. Jewellery is a popular wedding day gift. Gifts that can be used on the honeymoon are popular as well.
Attire The groom must also decide on the wedding attire for the male participants of the wedding. This usually means choosing Morning Suits for the best man and ushers. (more about suits can be found on page XX)
Transportation Grooms must also arrange transportation to and from the wedding. Grooms must remember that the groom and bride will be leaving the wedding in a different manner than the other guests (they leave first), so grooms should organise transportation for other guests well in advance.
Rehearsal The groom and his family should organise the wedding
rehearsal.
Choosing the Grooms Wedding suit is as important as finding the perfect dress for the bride, she would
have done everything to ensure she looks her best and is comfortable during the day and the groom
needs to do the same. There are normally two options for a traditional wedding and you can either buy
or hire. Here is a handy guide to the different types of suits available:
The Morning Suit
A three-piece suit including a black tailcoat, with a grey or
contrasting waistcoat and pinstriped trousers. The suit is
worn with a white wing collar shirt and cravat, but for
those of you who might want something a little more
modest you can always opt for a plain white shirt and tie.
A top hat and gloves complete the outfit, but these can be
optional as the top hat is carried throughout most of the
day and is only worn for photographs, and the gloves are
also carried rather than worn. This outfit tends to be worn
for more formal weddings.
The Lounge Suit
This three-piece suit allows the groom more freedom to
contrast with the brides dress through their chosen
waistcoat. Lounge suits are worn for more informal
weddings.
Traditionally all male party members would dress alike but
with forever changing trends only close members of the
groom’s family, the best man and the ushers now seem to
wear matching suits.
Just Remember to make sure the colours you choose
compliment the Wedding theme/ colour and do not
clash.
Make sure you go to several shops to try on the outfits (even if you are thinking of buying
online. If hiring the outfit, check that it’s available in stock for all members of the wedding
party that you are dressing and make sure you carefully read the terms and conditions of
the hire agreement before you sign on the dotted line and take out an outfit.
If the shop offers accidental damage cover on all wedding attire then take it, otherwise you
will only regret it if anything should happen to the outfit on the day.
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If you’ve got your heart set on holding a beautiful bouquet of fresh Tulips as you
walk down the aisle, there’s no point in planning a wedding in the height of summer
when they’re out of season. Follow our guide to get the flowers you want:
FLOWER GUIDE
Winter Weddings
December l January l February
Ranunculi
Gerbera daisies
Tulips
Calla lilies
Anemones
Kangaroo paw
Gloriosa lilies
Chrysanthemums
Roses Ranunculi Anemones
Spring Weddings
March l April l May
Hyacinths Roses
Lily of the valley
Peonies
Tulips
Hyacinths
Mophead hydrangea
Cherry blossom
Columbine
Lilac
Poppy
Ranunculi
Rose
Freesia
Violet
Summer Weddings
June l July l August
Asiatic lily
Black-eyed Susan
Cosmos
Delphiniums
Gladioli
Columbine
Larkspur
Pee gee hydrangea
Rose Black Eyed Susan
Clematis
Cosmos
Cockscomb
Daisy
Garden roses
Rudbeckia
Sunflower
Viburnum
Zinnia
FLOWER GUIDE Autumn Weddings
September l October l November
Amaryllis Sunflower
Physalis
Amaryllis
Bittersweet
Hydrangea
Roses
Sugar maple
Sunflower
Scabiosa
Gerbera daisy
Pink Wedding Flowers
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Alstroemeria
Rose
Calla lilies
Amaryllis
Stargazer lilies
Lisianthus
Cymbidium orchid
Nerine
Blue Wedding Flowers
Anemones
Freesias
Hydrangeas
Hyacinths
Delphiniums
Statice
Veronica
Sea holly
Nigella
Sweet peas
Pansies
Muscari
Iris
Tweedia
White Wedding Flowers
Lily of the valley
Peonies
Tulips
Hyacinths
Rose
Freesia
Calla lilies
Stephanotis
Lilac
Amaryllis
Lisianthus
Stars of Bethlehem
Purple Wedding Flowers
Lisianthus
Anemones
Freesias
Hydrangeas
Hyacinths
Statice
Veronica
Sweet peas
Pansies
Iris
Vanda orchids
Orchids
Tulip
Stocks
Lilacs
Eggplant calla lily
Dahlias
Scabiosa
Violets
Orange Wedding Flowers
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Lilies
Roses
Mango calla lily
Birds of paradise
Sunflowers
Gloriosa daisies
Marguerites
Chrysanthemums
Spider protea
Kniphofia
Physalis
Dahlias
Red Wedding Flowers
Anthuriums
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Alstroemeria
Rose
Calla lilies
Amaryllis
Heliconia
Freesias
Tulips
Lilies
Rose
Calla lilies
Amaryllis
Daffodils
Sunflowers
Chrysanthemums
Yellow Wedding Flowers
Wedding Favours
Sugared Almonds
Wedding favours are small gifts given as a gesture of appreciation or gratitude to guests
from the bride and groom during a wedding ceremony or a wedding reception.
Wedding favours is a very old tradition. It is believed that the first wedding favour was
known as a bonbonniere. A bonbonniere is a small trinket box made of crystal, porcelain,
and/or precious stones. The contents of these precious boxes were generally sugar cubes or
delicate confections, which symbolize wealth and royalty. (In this era, sugar was an
expensive commodity and was treasured only among the wealthy.
As sugar became more affordable, bonbonnieres were replaced with almonds. For centuries,
almonds were commonly distributed to wedding guests to signify well wishes on the
bridegroom’s new life. In the thirteenth century, almonds coated with sugar, known as
confetti, were introduced. Confetti soon transformed to sugared almonds, which later
evolved into the wedding favour for modern day weddings. Traditionally, five Jordan
almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent
fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the
sweetness of the coated candy exemplify the bitter sweetness of a marriage.
Wedding Favour Ideas:
Lottery Tickets
Love Heart Sweets
Chocolate hearts
Chocolate heart lollipops
Silver chocolate balls
Neapolitan chocolates
Heart dragrees
Bookmarks
Candles
Keying
Bottle opener
Wine stopper
Bubbles
Mint tins
Personalised chocolate bars
Homemade biscuits/ales
Mini frames
Miniature alcohol
Matchbooks
Or for that truly tradition wedding stick to the sugared almonds.
Michelle’s Top Wedding Hairstyle
Updo Hairstyles Down Hairstyles
Up or down? The choice is yours but here’s Michelle’s ten favourite styles of the moment:
In the next issue of Satin, Confetti and Sparkles Magazine you
can find more Summer hairstyles for long and short hair
Something blue for luck on your big day but
what? Here are our top ideas.
Earrings
Underwear
Nail polish on your toes
One small blue flower in the middle of
your bouquet (so nobody can see it)
Pin a blue ribbon or blue material to
the underside of your dress' skirt.
Piercings like a navel piercing or
something, put in a blue barbell.
Blue hair accessory
Garter
Charm on a bracelet
Bow on your shoe
My best idea is to borrow something old and
blue from a friend or relative then you do all
three in one!
My something blue and surprise for hubby as he
couldn’t have his footie theme.
Want a Unique Wedding Reception? How about
entertaining some of these ideas to really make
your reception one to remember:
Photo Booth
Ice Cream Man
Caricaturist
Sweetshop
Carnival Games
Bouncy Castle for Adults
Video Booth
Your wedding day and planning should be one of
the most magical times of your life, but
unfortunately it does not always go that way, you
can become overwhelmed and stressed.
Some of these problems come from problems
finding what you are looking for, money issues,
problems with people trying to take over, guest
and seating problems, neglecting your relationship.
After a few months all the planning after the initial
excitement can feel more like a burden.
The main rules to remember are:
no wedding is perfect.
you can't please everybody.
be willing to compromise.
delegate responsibility where possible.
remain calm & rational when stressed
communicate effectively (without anger).
people are unpredictable
you are not to blame for problems that your guests have.
don't be a mediator between guests.
there are some things that you cannot control.
A wedding takes a long time to plan.
A variety of emotions are normal during the planning
process.
Take time out for yourself.
Take time out for your relationship.
If you find yourself turning into a “Bridezilla” take
some time out, head off to your local swimming
pool and enjoy a long lazy swim or sauna, or even
enjoy a nice a soothing massage.
If you’re going for a really traditional wedding then it’s important to get the etiquette and wording
of your invitations correct, for a more modern wedding it’s really up to you how you word things
but make sure you keep things uniform (Eg if you’ve used the date 20th December 2012 in one
place, then don't use 20.12.12 in another!
About a year before the wedding or as soon as you choose the date send all your guests a Save The Day card, this
allows plenty of time for people to make arrangements at work or travel arrangements.
About 6 weeks before the wedding date send out the invitation or 8
weeks to out of town guests, people will already be expecting them so it
is confirmation of ceremony and venue details and an indication of
what to expect.
RSVP, you can either add your own RSVP card and self addressed
envelope for replies, now days people use phones and emails or even a
wedding website to receive their RSVP’s. Remember to ask for a
response by a set date normally at least 2 weeks before the wedding
day.
Invitations should have times, dates and days spelt out in words.
Do not use punctuation at the end of lines, abbreviations should not be used (i.e Sarah Jessica Evans not Sara J
Evans), Street and Avenue should not be shortened to St or Ave.
Invitations should be written in third person phrasing
You shouldn’t mention gifts on the invitation as you should not expect anything from your guests other than their
presence.
Ask a friend (or two) to proof read your invitation.
Styles: Traditional invitation - Brides parents as hosts
Mr & Mrs Lewis request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
Hollie-Jane to Harvey John Williams
son of Mr & Mrs Williams at (time) on (date, month, year)
at (venue)
Points To Remember
Name of parent(s), host(s) or sponsors
Day/Date (spelled out - e.g. Saturday, the twenty-fifth of May)
Does the day definitely correspond with the event date? (check a calendar)
Year (two thousand and twelve)
Time (at six o'clock in the evening)
Name of Place (St Luke’s Church)
Name of bride and groom (Miss J Smith and Mr F Bloggs)
Location of Place (city but no post code - street address is optional)
Bride's parents divorced, mother absent or deceased, father remarried
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Lewis request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of his daughter Holli-Jane
to Mr. Harvey John Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year) at (venue)
Bride's father absent or deceased, mother remarried
Mr. & Mrs. David Cox request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter Holli-Jane Lewis
to Mr. Harvey John Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year) at (venue)
Bride's mother widowed, not remarried
Mrs Jane Lewis requests the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter Hollie-Jane
to Mr. Harvey John Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year) at (venue)
Bride's father as host
Mr Jeremy Lewis requests the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of his daughter Hollie-Jane
to Mr. Harvey John Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year) at (venue)
Bride and Groom Hosting Their Own Wedding
Miss (or Ms) Hollie-Jane Lewis and
Mr. Harvey John Williams request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage at (time) on (date, month, year)
at (venue)
For a simple wedding at a register office Mr and Mrs Jeremy Lewis
Request the pleasure of your company At the marriage of their daughter
Hollie-Jane to
Mr Harvey John Williams at (time) on (date, month, year)
at (venue)
Both Sets of Parents Hosting the Wedding
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis
and
Mr. & Mrs. Williams
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of
Hollie-Jane
to Harvey John
at (time) on (date, month, year)
at (venue)
Bride's parents separated or divorced (but still sharing the same name)
Mr. Jeremy Lewis and
Mrs. Jane Lewis request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter Hollie-Jane
to Mr. Harvey John Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year) at (venue)
A divorced parent with their spouse/bride’s step parent
Jane & Tom Brown request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of Jane Brown's daughter Hollie-Jane Lewis
to Mr. Harvey John Williams son of Mr & Mrs Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year) at (venue)
Jointly hosted by divorced parents
Mr Lewis and
Mrs Brown request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter Hollie-Jane Lewis
to Mr. Harvey John Williams
son of Mr & Mrs Williams
at (time) on (date, month, year ) at (venue)
Bride's parents divorced, mother remarried hosting
wedding together Mr. Jeremy Lewis
and Mrs. David Cox
request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter
Hollie-Jane to
Mr. Harvey John Williams at (time) on (date, month, year)
at (venue)
Our Favourite Wedding Themes.
Circus
Victorian
Butterflies
Vintage
Hawaii
Retro/Art Deco
Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Valentines
Vegas
Hollywood
Black Tie
Fairy Tale
Football
Garden Party
Beach Holiday
Film
Sweets
Glamour
60’s
70’s
Flowers
Colour Themes
Pastels
Black and Silver
Black and White
Pink & Green
(spring)
Yellow
White
Red
Silver / Gold
Orange, Pink &
Green
Baby Blue & Silver
Hot Pink
Burgundy
Neutral Tones
Purple
Pale Pink & Silver
Michelle & Toni’s Theme Ideas It’s your wedding day so already it’s going to be a day to remember
but if you want to make it even more memorable for your guests,
why not have a theme and let everyone get dressed up and join in:
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If you’re getting married in church but not altogether “religious”, you may find it a bit daunting when the vicar
asks you “So, what hymns are you having?” Never fear, rather than simply go for the one or two hymns you
might actually know from your primary school days, here is a list of the most popular wedding hymns. Settle
down with a cuppa iTunes open in another window so you can listen to a snippet of each hymn and see if there
are some that might just be more appropriate for your own personal journey to marriage
All Creatures Of Our God And King
All People That On Earth Do Dwell
All Things Bright And Beautiful
Amazing Grace
And Can It Be That I Should Gain
And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times
As Man And Woman We Were Made
At The Name Of Jesus
Be Our Chief Guest, Lord
By Vows Of Love Together Bound
Can you count the stars
Come To A Wedding
Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
Father Hear The Prayer We Offer
For The Beauty Of The Earth
From homes of quiet peace
Give Me Joy In My Heart
Give Me Oil in My Lamp Keep Me Burning
Glory To Thee, O Lord
God of All Living
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah
Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer
Happy the home
Heav’nly Father, send Thy blessing
How Great Thou Art
How Welcome Was The Call
I Vow To Thee My Country
I watch the sunrise
I’ll count my blessings
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise
23rd Psalm
Jerusalem
Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring
Jesus Stand Among Us
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us
Lord, Who At Cana’s Wedding Feast
Love Came Down At Christmas
Love Divine All Love Excelling
Now Thank We All Our God
O Father All Creating
O God Of Love, To Thee We Bow
O Jesus I Have Promised
O Love Divine And Golden
O Perfect Love
O Thou Who gavest power to love
O Worship The King
O blessèd home where man and wife
O Christian home
O happy home
O Praise Ye The Lord!
Our Father, Thou In Heaven Above
Peace, Perfect Peace
Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven
Praise To The Lord The Almighty
Since Jesus Freely Did Appear
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
The Lord's My Shepherd
The Wedding Song
To God Be The Glory
Voice That Breathed O’er Eden
We Plough The Fields And Scatter
When there’s love at home
Wedding Song
Along with finding the right Hymn, you may
also be interested in seeing our suggestions
for other wedding music:
Entrance of the Bride
Canon in D - J Pachelbel
The Prince of Denmark's March - J Clarke
(trumpet and strings)
Air, from The Water Music - GF Handel
Eternal source of light divine - GF Handel
(soprano, trumpet and strings)
Air on the G String - JS Bach
Morning - E Grieg
Signing of the Register
Dôme épais - L Delibes
Chanson de matin – E Elgar
Nella fantasia – E Morricone
O mio babbino caro - G Puccini
Largo ma non tanto, from Concerto in D
minor for Two Violins – JS Bach
Minuet - L Boccherini
The Recessional
Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s
Dream – F Mendelssohn
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – GF Handel
Trumpet Tune in D – H Purcell
Allegro, from Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in
G – JS Bach
For those getting married in a Register Office or other non religious location, you may find that you
aren't allowed to have religious Hymns for your wedding. Here instead is our list of favourite love
song which you may want to have playing when you walk down the aisle. These songs are also ideal
for the First Dance at your reception. Our recommended song is Love of my Life by Darla Day,
check it out on You Tube!
All My life' - Kci & Jojo
‘Amazed' - Lonestar
‘Angels' - Robbie Williams
‘Can't Help Falling In Love' - Elvis Presley
‘Can't Take My Eyes Off You' - Andy Williams
‘Close To You' - Carpenters
‘Crazy For You' - Madonna
‘Endless Love' - Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie
‘Eternal Flame' - The Bangles
‘Every Breath You Take' - The Police
‘Evergreen' - Will Young
‘Everything I Do' - Brian Adams
‘Fly Me To The Moon' - Frank Sinatra
‘From This Moment On' - Shania Twain
‘Get Here' - Oleta Adams
‘Groovy Kind Of Love' - Phil Collins
‘Have I Told You Lately?' - Rod Stewart
‘Hero' - Enrique Iglesias
‘How Deep Is Your Love' - Take That
‘I Just Can't Stop Loving You' - Michael Jackson
‘In My Life' - The Beatles
‘It Had To Be You' - Harry Connick Jr
‘I Will Always Love You' - Whitney Houston
‘Let There Be Love' - Frank Sinatra
‘Love Is All Around' - Wet Wet Wet
‘Love Me Tender' - Elvis Presley
‘Move Closer' - Phyllis Nelson
‘More Than Words' - Extreme
‘My Girl' - Temptations
‘Over The Rainbow' - Eva Cassidy
‘Rule The World’ - Take That
‘She' - Elvis Costello
‘She's The One' - Robbie Williams
‘Show Me Heaven' - Maria McKee
‘Stand By Me' - Ben E King
‘The Scientist' - Coldplay
‘Three Times A Lady' - Commodores
‘Truly Madly Deeply' - Savage Garden
‘Unchained Melody' - The Righteous Brothers
‘Unforgettable' - Nat King Cole
‘Up Where We Belong' - Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
‘What A Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong
‘When A Man Loves A Woman' - Percy Sledge
‘When You Say Nothing At All' - Ronan Keating
‘Wonderful Tonight' - Eric Clapton
‘Wonderwall' - Oasis
‘Yellow' - Coldplay
‘You're Beautiful' - James Blunt
‘Your Song' - Elton John
‘You Do Something To Me' - Paul Weller
The Thing the groom probably gets most enthusiastic about is
the STAG DO! Woo Hoo Lads time!
A stag do can be fun & memorable but its best to be planned
and organised, traditionally by the Best Man, and best done
a number of weeks PRIOR to the wedding, just incase!
Some Tips To Remember Are:
Pick a date but be flexible you want as many of your guest to come as possible.
Remember people have budgets, maybe find out what they can afford or are willing to pay first.
Our Stag Do Ideas.
Paintballing, Go Karting, Assault Course, Race Day, Horse/ Dog Races, Go Abroad (lads holiday), Surfing, Sky diving
Experience day, Football match, 5 a side tournament, Boozy do (most popular), Comedy Show, Skiing / snowboarding
Curry House, Archery, Laser Tag, Shooting, Casino, Quad Biking
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TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS Most Brides-to-be are aware of the old superstition: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed,
Something Blue but for those who want a little more to remember, there are some other traditions and
superstitions to be aware of …..
Months to Marry - there are two versions:
Married when the year is new, He'll be loving, kind and true.
When February birds do mate, You wed nor dread your fate.
If you wed when March winds blow, Joy and sorrow both you'll know.
Marry in April when you can, Joy for maiden and the man.
Marry in the month of May and you'll surely rue the day.
Marry when the June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.
Those who in July do wed, must labour for their daily bread.
Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see.
Marry in September's shine, your living will be rich and fine.
If in October you do marry Love will come, but riches tarry.
If you wed in bleak November, Only joys will come,
Remember When December's snows fall fast, Marry and true love will last.
Married in January's roar and rime, Widowed you'll be before your prime.
Married in February's sleepy weather, Life you'll tread in time together.
Married when March winds shrill and roar, Your home will lie on a distant shore.
Married 'neath April's changeful skies, A chequered path before you lies.
Married when bees o'er May blossoms flit, Strangers around your board will sit.
Married in month of roses June, Life will be one long honeymoon.
Married in July with flowers ablaze, Bitter-sweet memories in after days.
Married in August's heat and drowse, Lover and friend in your chosen spouse.
Married in September's golden glow, Smooth and serene your life will go.
Married when leaves in October thin, Toil and hardships for you begin.
Married in veils of November mist, Fortune your wedding ring has kissed.
Married in days of December's cheer, Loves star shines bright from year to year.
On the way to the Church:
On the way to the church It is
fortunate for a bride to meet a
lamb, a dove, a spider, or a black
cat on her way to church: but a pig
or funeral are bad omens, and
country brides fear the crowing of
a cock after dawn of the wedding
day. It is also fortunate that if on
the journey to the church the
bride sees a policeman, clergyman,
doctor or a blind man. The groom
should give a coin to the first
person he sees on his journey to
the church for good luck.
Days of the Week to Marry
Monday for wealth,
Tuesday for health,
Wednesday the best day of all,
Thursday for losses,
Friday for crosses,
Saturday for no luck at all
Flowers:
The Groom is supposed to wear a flower that appears in the Bridal Bouquet in his
button-hole. This stems from the Medieval tradition of a Knight wearing his
Lady's colours, as a declaration of his love. Each flower has its own meaning and
can display a special message. Orange Blossom, for instance, signifies chastity,
purity and loveliness, while red chrysanthemum means " I love you "
Dress Colour:
Married in:
White, you have chosen right
Grey, you will go far away,
Black, you will wish yourself back,
Red, you will wish yourself dead,
Green, ashamed to be seen,
Blue, you will always be true,
Pearl, you will live in a whirl,
Yellow, ashamed of your fellow,
Brown, you will live in the town,
Pink, you spirit will sink.
The Wedding Cake was originally lots of little wheat cakes that were broken over
the Bride's head to bestow good luck and fertility. Today's three tier Wedding
Cake is based on the unusual shape of the spire of Saint Bride's Church in London.
Traditionally the newly-weds should make the first cut to signify sharing their
life. Every guest than eats a crumb to ensure good luck. And sleeping with a piece
under her pillow is said to make a single woman dream of her future husband
Ever wonder why we throw confetti at the happy couple? It’s an ancient fertility rite. Handfuls of grain or nuts were
traditionally thrown because they are 'life-giving' seeds. In some European countries, eggs are thrown instead.
Month Flowers
January – Carnation / Snowdrop
February - Violet, Begonia or Primrose
March - Jonquil, Daffodil or Chrysanthemum
April - Sweet Pea, Daisy or Freesia
May - Lily of the Valley, Hawthorne or Lily
June - Rose or Honeysuckle
July - Larkspur, Water Lily or Sunflower
August - Poppy or Gladiolus
September - Pansy, Aster or Morning Glory
October -Magnolia, Calendula, Cosmos or Hops
November - Orchid, Chrysanthemum
December - Hibiscus, Narcissus or Holly
Capricorn – Carnation Aquarius – Orchid Pisces – Water Lily Aries – Honeysuckle
Taurus – Poppy Gemini – Lavender Cancer – Accanthus Leo – Sunflower
Virgo – Morning Glory Libra – Rose Scorpio – Chrysanthemum Sagittarius – Narcissus
more
ideas Did you know, lilies are popular wedding flowers but if
you have cat, beware, the lily is poisonous to our feline
friends and cause serious illness or even death .
Renewing Your Vows Vow renewal ceremony is a ceremony in which a married couple renew or reaffirm their wedding vows, either their original vows to each other, their years together or
to renew their commitment to one another. More and more couples are choosing
to renew their vows. These ceremonies are for couples who are married or in a
Civil partnership.
The ceremony can be an opportunity to celebrate a special anniversary, such as the
tenth or twenty-fifth, but this doesn’t always have to be why it can be just to
celebrate an anniversary. For other couples it helps to confirm their commitment
to each other or for many it is just a personal statement of their love for each other
and can be a reason to a party or celebrate a special Birthday. Renewing your
vows can be just as appropriate for couples at any stage of their lives together. It
may be particularly relevant to those who have been through a tough time or rocky patch, which has put a strain on their
relationship and now wish to have love and commitment renewed, a fresh start.
Another reason is if the original wedding took place abroad and now you would like to share this day with people that
could not make it to the original Wedding. The couple could repeat their exact vows they used when they were abroad or
they can choose new ones. Whilst this ceremony has no legal effect it is a public statement by a couple of their continuing
affection, love and commitment to each other.
What happens at a Renewal of Vows Ceremony? The ceremony content will be chosen by you from a number of choices and just as no two couples are the same, so no two
ceremonies to renew vows will ever be the same. As you make your selections, you will be creating a Unique event that the two
of you will create magical memories. It is a good idea to take time and think carefully about the options that are appropriate and
have meaning for you both. You may also want to include your own ideas e.g. original vows, readings from guests or even
poetry or a special song. The special people in your lives can take part in your ceremony; your children, guests who were at the
original ceremony and particular friends and relatives. You may also choose to ask two people to witness the signing of the
certificate for the event.
The ceremony can be either formal or informal and can contain the following choices :
The length of the ceremony will be dependent upon the choices that the Couple have made. The ceremony will be conducted by
a Celebrant. Renewal of Vows Ceremony Venues?
Possible venues for you vow renewal that has been approved by the county council to conduct these ceremonies. These can include castles, stately homes, town and country hotels, wild animal parks, Civic halls and gazebos. On nice/warmer
days ceremonies may also be held in gardens attached to these venues.
Renewal ceremonies can also take place at the local Registration Offices in your County and there are many offices in main
towns across any county,
Wedding Rings
Introduction and welcome
A special acknowledgement to your children
Give new rings or give your original rings again
Renewal of Vows
Readings and/or poetry
Messages from guests, who may have read at the original ceremony
(often the Best Man, Bridesmaids or family member)
Special music
Witnesses signing original or new ones
Closing words
Body Shapes
Hourglass - In this shape bust and hip are
significantly large with narrow waist resembling the shape of an hourglass.
Dress to wear – two piece, Corset, sweetheart, A line with dropped waist, bodice and if more curvaceous try a Mermaid or Trumpet
Avoid – Empire Line, silhouettes and ball gowns
Apple Shape - broad(er) shoulders compared
to their (narrower) hips (full breast, bit of tummy, rounder bums and hips)
Dresses to wear – Empire line, ball gown, A line with drop waist
Avoid – Princess Line, Basque, Sheath and avoid spaghetti straps.
Pear Shape – smaller on top than on bottom
Dresses to wear – Princess, strapless ball gown and Empire Line.
Avoid – Trumpet, Mermaid and Sheaths.
Slim Brides – ballerina types
Dresses to wear – Sheath, Fitted with high neck line, ball gown with fitted bodice & full skirt.
Avoid off the shoulder, Halter neck and Portrait.
Petite Brides – 5” 1 & under
Dresses to wear – simple, sheath and narrow A line
Avoid – Ball gowns and Mermaids
Tall Brides – catwalk model
Dresses to wear – can carry off most styles, A line and Mermaid are ideal
Avoid – Empire Line
Necklines
Off the shoulder – shows off collarbones & shoulders. Good for ample chests. Not good for broad shoulders or fuller arms.
Halter neck – straps around the neck. Good for great shoulders. Not good for broad or narrow shoulders or brides who need bra support.
Bateau Neckline – wide neck follows collar bone & boost bust Good for bony or flat chested brides. Avoid if busty bride as will over emphases
Illusion High- good for bony collarbone brides. Fits snug against neckline, choker effect normally lace or chiffon. Formal and sexy.
Scoop Neckline – u shaped neckline can be low cut. Good style for every bride.
Strappy – Narrow straps that g over shoulders. Young Fresh sophisticated. Good for well-toned arms but avoid if Very Busty Bride
Square Neckline – cuts straight across the chest with straps. Good for bigger busts, low but not revealing. Good for most people
Portrait – wide soft scoop from shoulder tips shows neckline off great for brides with good collar bones. Avoid if have undefined or bony collar bones.
Strapless – straight across with notch or side peaks cut. Good for broad or thick shoulders. Avoid if have a smaller chest.
Sweetheart – low cut, heart shaped. Accentuates the décolletage. Good for serious cleavage but not good for brides who struggle with décolletage.
See Opposite Page for more details on these dress types:
Mermaid
Style Your Shape
Empire Princess
Ball Gown Sheath A Line
Column
To look your very best of your special day, the shape of your
wedding dress really should be decided by your body shape.
See opposite page for an idea of what you should and
shouldn't be wearing and don't forget to see page XX for a
useful article on how to measure right if doing it yourself!