Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Mother Of The Bride’s Responsibilities

Posted in Art of Joy, The Wedding Lounge

You find out your daughter is engaged, after the initial excitement (or shock) subsides you find yourself in a panic- so much to do and no time to do it.  You think back to your own wedding, what exactly was your mother doing while you were trying on gowns in between cake tasting and floral meetings.  The mother of the bride responsibilities vary depending on several components: your relationship with your daughter, who is paying for what, how much input do you want to have, what your daughter wants to include you in etc… With that being said, below you will learn the three basic responsibilities a mother of the bride typically has.

Wedding Budget

Typically the brides’ side of the family is responsible for paying for the wedding. In contemporary times this role isn’t as set in stone as it once was. Even if you aren’t entirely paying for the wedding, it is important you help your daughter properly budget the celebration.  This means deciding on a budget from the beginning of planning and sticking to it.

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Venue Variety

Posted in Alderbrook Resort, Hotel DeLuxe, Jakes Catering, The Wedding Lounge, Window's Skyroom

Venue options are endless. These days saying “I do” in a church or synagogue is becoming a rarity, as contemporary couples are opting to mix it up with a variety of locations.  We would like to acknowledge there is nothing wrong with getting married in a traditional place of religion, all we are saying is your wedding venue should represent you as a couple- and the options are truly endless, so be prepared to be inspired.

 

If you are an outdoorsy couple why not plan an outdoor wedding?  In the Northwest this can be a bit tricky, we recommend you set a date in the late spring, summer or early fall months to avoid rain. And even then, discuss a back-up plan with your wedding coordinator to be safe. While most outdoor weddings tend to be on the beach or at a vineyard, feel free to get creative with it.  Forest weddings are often overlooked; we don’t see why as the enchanting environment provides a very romantic backdrop.  If you met at school and your old football field holds a special spot in your hearts, see if you can rent out the space.  Do you love to ski or snowboard? Head to the mountain and take a look around the premises. Just because a location doesn’t typically hold weddings, doesn’t mean they won’t- so don’t be scared to ask.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Be The Best, Best Man

Posted in AJs Studio, The Wedding Lounge

While the best man doesn’t have quite as much responsibility as the maid of honor, he does have his fair share of duties that must not go over looked.  The most important part of filling the coveted role is being supportive and encouraging- as the groom will most likely be a bit anxious leading up to the wedding day.  Below you will learn the main responsibilities the best man should take on.

The Bachelor Party

Figure out possible dates that will work for the groom and his main group of guys, you want to do this sooner than later.  After selecting a date, location and guest list keep the details on the down low. Bachelor parties are the most fun when the groom is left in the dark- but don’t hesitate to ask his friends for ideas!

 

It’s important the groom is excited, surprised but most of all comfortable.  Customize the events to fit his personality. If he is fairly low- key take him to a local comedy club, or his favorite pub. If he is a sports fanatic, reserve a box at a pro game.  If alcohol is involve in the festivities be sure to hire a car service (link Best Car in Town).  Last but certainly not least, have a good idea of the costs ahead of time.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Botanica Floral Design

Posted in Botanica Floral Design, The Wedding Lounge

Josef Reiter grew up around flowers, as a child he would help is mom out in the garden and eventually began to garden himself. By high school he was working at a greenhouse, while assigned to the garden center Josef found himself in the floral department more often than not. After college came an impressive 20 years of theater on and off Broadway, and after that he was left wondering what is next adventure should be.

Then it hit him. He was to open an earth-friendly-organic home and garden store, which would obviously include floral. With bad timing, (the economic crash) he decided to curb his vision, and focus solely on flowers.

Years later Botanica Floral Design is thriving. The full-service floral company offers a wide range of jobs from corporate to memorials to everyday, but Josef has a soft spot for weddings. “I really love doing weddings. You get to be a part of a very special time in people’s lives.” He acknowledges the stress weddings can bring, but firmly believes the reward overrides it.

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Writing Wedding Vows

Posted in A Beautiful Ceremony, The Wedding Lounge

Writing your own wedding vows gives you the chance to express your love and devotion towards your better half in front of the most significant people in both of your lives. Yeah, the process can be daunting and the presentation can be down right terrifying, but it’s important you don’t lose sight on what the exchanging of the vows means to you and your partner.  Below are some tips that will help you with the process.

1. Communicate with your fiancé. It is very important the two of you are on the same page.  You can either write them together or separately.  If you choose to compose them apart don’t leave each other completely in the dark.  While your vows don’t have to be exactly the same, they should be similar in length and not too far off in voice and content.  Also, discuss if you want to reveal your vows before the wedding or save them for the ceremony.

2. Brainstorm.  Think all the way back to the day you met- what you were feeling, thinking, wearing, every possible detail you can remember will help ease the process.  Remember moments along the way: Where was your first date? First kiss? When did you fall in love? How did he/she propose? Etc…  Think of all the themes in your relationship: inside jokes, favorite songs and/or quotes- anything and everything between the two of you.

3. Start writing your vows.  Before putting that pen to the paper review how traditional vows are done. Discuss with your partner how (if at all) you want to specifically incorporate traditional elements.  Once your personal guidelines are set (length, voice, content, traditional elements) start writing.  After completing a fairly revised draft ask for your Officiant’s opinion, as he/she may have a suggestion or two.

Following these three simple steps will make your writing process easier.  After the vows are exchanged and the wedding is over don’t throw away or misplace your vows.  Keep them in a special place so the two of you can look back and cherish the very special day they were exchanged.

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