Category Archives: Ceremony

Where to Hold the Ceremony?

During ancient times, the most sacred place for a wedding was someplace created by nature, like a hilltop or a mountainside where heaven and earth meet.  As people came to believe in one deity, they built houses of worship, and … Continue reading

Wedding Receiving Line Etiquette

While a receiving line is not necessary, per se, there are some very good reasons to have a receiving line. You get to greet and thank all your guests for attending. Then you can enjoy your reception and not spend … Continue reading

Creative Ideas for Cheap Wedding Decorations

If you are planning to hold your wedding ceremony in a church sanctuary, please check with a church representative regarding any restriction on decorations. Inquire if the church has a candelabra, arbor or aisle runner available for your use that … Continue reading

How far apart can the ceremony and reception be?

While you might have the perfect places in mind to get married and hold a reception, make sure the two venues are close enough together. Out of consideration for your guests, the two should be as close together as possible. … Continue reading

10 Areas to Save Money on Your Wedding

Every bride has dreamed of the fairy tale wedding since she was able to walk around in mom’s high heels. Most of us never think about how much that magical day is really going to cost. If the budget is … Continue reading

Great Big Ideas for Little Touches – Ceremony Supplies

Planning a wedding a checklist is very important.  Chances are things like finding THE dress and the perfect venue went on the list first.  When making a checklist and wedding budget it is easy to forget the little things and … Continue reading

Making a Unique and Memorable Wedding Entrance

A recent emerging wedding trend is that of using signs. Signs directing us where to go such as posts pointing the way to the ceremony and reception areas. You also see them grabbing our attention when hanging above the sweets … Continue reading

Making a Statement with Your Wedding Aisle Runner

For the most part, today’s bride wants to be unique and elegant all at the same time. And with the large DIY movement in weddings, it’s nothing new to us to hear that you’d like everything to have your personal touch. … Continue reading

Warm Wedding Tips

For a better part of the country, the end of the summer season means humid and  down right unbearably hot days. Sometimes nights even. So what to do when your wedding is outdoors in mid August? Sit down, relax, and … Continue reading

Sand Ceremony

Where the tradition started is rough at best. While some say this ceremony started on the west coast where beach weddings are popular. Some also claim that there are some roots in Native American traditions. Either way there is no … Continue reading