Wedding Speech Resource Reviews

The tossing of the bouquet is an important and fun wedding tradition, especially for all the single women at a wedding. However, compared to some fights over the bouquet I’ve witnessed, that scene can be considered quite tame. Besides the superstitious belief that the lady who catches the bouquet will be the next to wed, have you ever wondered why catching the bouquet is such a big deal, or why the bride even bothers to throw it in the first place? Whether you believe this or not, it is a great way of entertaining guests and the girl who catches the bouquet will also have a souvenir of the wedding to take home. Read the rest of this entry »

Will you be changing your name once you are married? This is not just a question for the bride-to-be. Modern couples are hyphenating, adjoining their surnames together (keeping the maiden name as a middle name) and even creating entirely new last names. No matter what your choice, here is a reminder list of businesses, government agencies and financial institutions who may want to know about your new name. Changing the Brides last name after marriage is considered the socially acceptable thing to do and most Brides do however, this is always your choice. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing is perfect and marriages aren’t either. The reality is that conflict happens and in fact, it is healthier to successfully navigate through challenges than to stuff your feelings. This behavior has a tendency to become resentment, a toxic force if left unchecked. How do couples successfully navigate through conflict and keep it manageable while others do damage to each other? John Gottman, PhD, refers to successful repair attempts as the “happy couple’s secret weapon.” Read the rest of this entry »

Greeting from the Bahamas! I am currently at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas for a special tour of the resort with other ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) wedding consultants and vendors. I've been certified as a Sandals Travel agent and am on a special tour of this resort. I will be offering specials for my wedding clients and friends when I return on May 11, 2012. Watch a 10-minute video of Sandals Emerald Bay! Read the rest of this entry »

Marriage can be a major mood booster, say a new Ohio State University study. Of 3,000 single, divorced, and widowed participants, those who married during the five-year study ended up in better spirits than the ones who stayed single. Read more... Read the rest of this entry »

The best man’s speech is usually the speech most talked about at a wedding. There are exceptions though, and one is when the Groom says something he should never say. I’m here to help you avoid these potential pitfalls which could spoil a great day. So here goes, the 7 things you should never say in your groom speech. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the US Census, 2.3 million couples are wed every year, and the average number of guests at a wedding is about 178 people. This means approximately 409 million wedding invitations are sent every year! Read the rest of this entry »

It's safe to say that your bride-to-be has probably been dreaming of her wedding since she was a little girl. You are engaged and ready to take the next big step - plan for your wedding. Planning a wedding takes commitment, patience and is a massive undertaking, most likely bigger that you and your partner ever imagined. I highly recommend that you sit down together and decide who will be responsible for this and that and begin to set some deadlines. Women do some things better and men do some things better, so be sure to take that into consideration. Read the rest of this entry »

Everyone thinks of the first year of marriage as the "honeymoon" period, but newlyweds can often be dismayed to find that the first year can be rockier than they expected. So don't be surprised if your marriage is a little volatile during the first year. Read the rest of this entry »

Nearly-wed couples can benefit greatly from newlywed wedding tips. After all, they have waded the waters of wedding planning and lived to tell about it. Researching tips to plan a wedding can be extremely overwhelming, and with so many wedding books and websites available, it is not surprising that many brides get stressed and confused before they have even made their first decision. Sifting through all the information can be costly and time consuming. With three simple suggestions, you will be on your way to planning your dream wedding and enjoying the process. Read the rest of this entry »