Planning a Wedding – Organization and Delegation

Planning a wedding is actually one of the most stressful things a relationship will endure. The bride in particular is saddled with an overwhelming amount of decisions and feels compelled to please everyone from friends to family who freely offer advice. The only way to stay sane when planning a wedding is to stay organized.

Begin by writing everything down (or keeping a file on the computer) include ideas, phone numbers, e-mails, deadlines, any piece of information that may prove valuable for the pulling off the big day. Create a calendar specifically about when to put down deposits, pay for goods/services, go dress shopping, etc. Stick to the time-line on the calendar.

Make a list for everything. There should be guest lists with addresses for save the dates and invitations. There should be project lists for any handmade items – including a list of supplies needed for each project. There should be lists of vendors with contact information. Aside from a handwritten or digital plan, the couple should keep a binder or folder for important documents. This could include receipts, contracts and sample menus. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Choose a Wedding Party Room

Once ascertained the necessary arrangements for civil marriage and religious ceremony, it’s time to start preparing for the party: choose the room and catering, the atmosphere, what traditions will be respected and which not, how to surprise your guests and many details.

There are many options when choosing the location for the wedding celebration, rooms, villas, rooms, hotel conference rooms…

What to consider when choosing a hall for the party?

The choice is personal and corresponds to the tastes and preferences of each partner. However, there are some factors that should be taken into account before signing the contract.

The general issues that must be seen in any kind of room you’re looking for are:

* Emergency guest

* Toilets

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Hindu Wedding Cards – What Makes Them Special?

If you’ve never been to a Hindu wedding before, you’re about to witness a magnificent treat of sorts. A Hindu wedding, you see, is not just the coming together of two human beings. It is the amalgamation of two families, along with their friends and well wishers. Since the guests are all determined to become one big family by the end of the ceremonies, the festivities are unrestrained and wholehearted.

The Hindu wedding is a grand affair which typically starts with the printing of Hindu wedding cards. In fact, the wedding card or the ‘Patrika’ is both a means of informing guests of the good news as well as a way of sending out warm solicitation of the guest’s presence at the wedding. It must be remembered that according to the Hindu way of life, guests are given utmost respect and no effort is spared to honor and respect the guest. This sentiment is reflected in every step of the wedding – beginning with the wedding cards.

Given the above bit of background, it is easy to see how Hindu wedding cards are different and why. Some of their unique characteristics are:

  • Generally, the invite is a double sided, two-page work of art where the words are couched in beautiful designs and patterns. Indian Marriage cards are colorful but Hindu wedding cards are more so. Read the rest of this entry »