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Tips for your Wedding in Vancouver
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Relaxing & Unwinding in Vancouver, BC |
Gifts for your Wedding Party
If your best man is an art aficionado, but the rest of the groomsmen are into
computer gaming and drinking beer, it wouldn’t make sense to have all the same
gifts for the wedding party. In a situation like that, where the guys are so
different from one another, it’s a good idea to take the best man aside, maybe
have a night on the town with him, and give him his gift without the other guys
around.
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Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
Writing your own wedding vows may suit your personal wedding style, but it can
be a bit of a daunting task to begin with. If you are trying to write your own
vows, don’t let the task overwhelm you or intimidate you. Writing your own vows
should begin and end with how you feel, not what others are expecting. If you
are creating your own wedding ceremony and style and you want to write your own
vows, here are a few questions to consider in creating the vows you want to
make.
When and where did you first meet?
What was the state of your life before the two of you met?
At what point did you realize you were in love? Describe the feeling.
What inspires you about your loved one?
What life goals and dreams do you share?
What have you learned from each other?
What qualities make your love unique? What qualities will keep it strong?
How has your view of the world changed since you fell in love?
What do you most look forward to about life with this person?
What are some special moments in your relationship? Use them all, even the sad
times as well as the happy, moving, or profound.
What happened the day you asked her to marry you? How did you feel?
Reading the vows you have written yourself during your wedding ceremony can be
one of the most romantic things you’ve ever done. It’s the kind of thing that
really helps you create your own personal wedding style. Writing your own vows
is a kind of personal touch that cannot be replicated by any other style of vow. |
Engagement Announcement
If you plan to put an engagement announcement either in your paper, or send out
formal announcements on stationery cards, this is the usual format:
Mr. and Ms. Bill Clancy of Vancouver announce the engagement of their daughter,
Carrie Anne, to Tyler Jones, son of Mac and Selma Jones of Burnaby. Ms. Clancy,
a graduate of UBC, is a teacher at Central Elementary in Kitsilano. Mr. Jones
graduated from SFU and is a reporter for the Daily News. They are planning an
October wedding. (or if you don't have a date set, substitute "No wedding date
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Who Pays for What?
Traditionally, here's who pays for what.
Bride and family pay for church, synagogue, sexton, organist, etc.; bride's
dress, veil, accessories, and lingerie; arrangements for church and reception,
plus bouquets and corsages for bridesmaids and flower girls; all wedding photos
and video; bridesmaids´ luncheon; shower; all all professional services,
including food, drink, decorations, and music; groom's ring; invitations,
announcements, and wedding programs; and transportation of bridal party to and
from ceremony and reception.
Groom and family pay for marriage license and officiates fee; groom's outfit;
bride's bouquet and going-away corsage, boutonnieres for men, and corsages for
mothers and grandmothers; complete honeymoon; the rehearsal dinner; bachelors´
dinner; and both of the bride's rings.
That said, no one really goes by those guidelines anymore. Many couples pay for
some of the wedding themselves, or figure out the costs and divide it in half,
since it's not fair for one family to carry the bulk of the burden. |
Relaxing Rehearsal Dinner
Keep your rehearsal dinner light and casual: a barbeque, clambake, pasta
supper---anything non-formal that will let you chill out with your guests. If
possible, have your dinner two nights ahead instead of the night before . . .
you'll have a more relaxing wedding eve, you'll hopefully get more sleep, and
you'll have the chance to catch your breath before the big day.
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His & Hers Rings
In American culture, married women often receive two rings in their wedding ring
set. One is an engagement ring and the other is the wedding ring, they often
match and complement each other and can be worn together on the ring finger
after marriage. Traditionally wedding rings are worn closest to the hand with
the engagement rings after it.
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