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Wedding Party

Be particular about caring your feet by preferring wedding sandals instead of wedding shoes if you feel uncomfortable. Most young brides-to-be enjoy stylish sandals that come with open toe or open back. They are properly trimmed with rhinestone. In some cases fake pearls, crystal or beads are used to decorate shoes for beautification. Seashells, silk-flowers and ribbons too are used to decoration. Usually heels of such shoes are designed stiletto, medium height or flat depending upon choice. They are best to wear like their designs.

Suppose you aren’t used to stiletto earlier and choose it for wedding then you can’t enjoy these excellent moments as nothing look dignified due to odd selection. Feel the importance of this moment of life in which you slowly walk down the aisle while having veil trailed behind where bridesmaids keep flowers in hand and join you in assistance. Things go smoothly and suddenly you fall that surprise many. Such incidence may occur due to wrong selection of wedding shoes rather than due to any defect.

Listen to your conscience and select those shoes for wedding that you have been accustomed to. You shouldn’t forget that wedding is special occasion hence selection of shoes must recreate that harmonious feeling by matching with wedding dress. You can trust on me and I say it is true that these shoes are easily available. Best aspect is that they can be ordered online. Some online shops facilitate you with taking two to three choices for making a selection and returning back the rest. Avail this facility as shoes are delivered to your doorstep. Choose one that is comfortable for you.

I have already mentioned that type of wedding shoes often varies. Wedding shoes should complement the wedding gown you select according to your personality trait. Usually old-fashioned wedding gowns come with numerous laces. They would make perfect combination with white vintage wedding shoes. In most traditional wedding shoes white lace, satin or leather is used and they are decorated with bead or crystals. Keep it in mind that chosen wedding shoes and the gown selected must have similar trimming.

You can still make a different by keeping following aspects in mind and wearing some:

• A pair of flip-flop, nicely embellished with fake pearls or rhinestones
• Wedding sneakers
• Silver sandals with straps
• Squared-toed pumps in different colors
• Ballet slippers in white, pink or cream
• Granny boots or even cow boy boots if you have chosen some funky wedding gown
• Baby doll shoes to go with shorter wedding dress

The fact can’t be denied that today’s women leave age-old taboo by accepting new challenges and sidelining barriers. Such metamorphosis is seen in their dressing, shoes and jewelries they wear. Concept of wedding jewelry has changed dramatically now. You have many options to select now as world has changed into a global village. There are jewelries that decorate whole body from head to toe. Though head jewelries are prominent of all you can still make choice of buying them only after you have your veil. As jewelries don’t suit with the veils selected. Have better idea about it at the very first insurance.

As bridal veils are designed in many varieties from short and sweet to long and flowing people want choicest category. Few want veils that cascade down to floor while chunk of brides go with shorter veils which don’t go beyond elbow or fingertips. Likewise blushers are other options of square that cover face typically. Such veils come with unique features having Swarovski crystals, pearls, beading or laces. Head jewelry must match with veil hence it is better to buy them only after veil is bought.

Sooner first step completes you must look at the next in which jewelries are selected. Maintain the practice in which design of gown matches with veil and shoes to make it a complete combination. Buying bridal jewelry needs active involvement in which you must also look at appropriate wedding party jewelry while making a choice of jewelries for the bride. All such people associated with your wedding in one form or the other are part of it and must be rewarded for their passionate participation in the wedding ceremony without them this event couldn’t be a success. Offering simple jewelries are not the complete reward of their involvement and participation but it can definitely be an appreciative gesture. These items will be excellent keepsake if personalized which you should do that remains momentous.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    wedding party?
    i'm having an issue with my wedding party. my problem is my husband to be has chosen 3 men: a best man and 2 groomsman. my problem is that I don't have a lot of close girlfriends so i have chosen my sister as the maid of honour but dont have any bridesmaids. we've chosen not to have a ring bearer, but will be having my neice as the flower girl. how can i make the wedding party more balanced without leaving anyone out or having to add people that I don't really want in the wedding?

    • ANSWER:
      The great thing about weddings is: There are no rules!!! It doesn't matter if he has 3 groomsmen and you only have 1 ... it also wouldn't matter if you had a brother or close male friend on your side! I have seen it done and it is a great idea. The groom had a female on his side and the bride had a male on her side. That way the families knew who the attendant was friends with ... and it made things that much different.

  2. QUESTION:
    Wedding party?
    Okay, so my girlfriend has a best friend and a sister. so her sis will be her maid of honor and her best friend will be in her wedding party. A mutual friend of ours will also be in her wedding party. What do i do? I have 3 best friends that I have known for over 22 years and 2 more that I have known for over 10 years. They are all very close to me and I want them to be in the wedding party. Do we have to have the same number on each side? If so does that mean I can only have 3 of my friends in my wedding party?

    • ANSWER:
      I didnt have the same number... its no big deal...

      So what I did is had each of my wedding party walk down the aisle by themselves (I personally think two escorts looks wierd)... so it worked out nice... once one person got halfway down the aisle, the next person started walking out (it was a long isle)

      Then it looked more "even"... and yes, it will look off center when everone is standing up there, but who cares right? And usually for pictures the photographer will situate everyone to make it "picturesque"...

      Have whoever you want in your wedding....

      Good luck! Congrats!

  3. QUESTION:
    Wedding Party?
    How do I tell my future sister in law that I don't want her sister in law in my wedding party with out hurting her feelings?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm confused--can you clarify who the person is that thinks they should be in the wedding, and who you are trying not to hurt?

      Is it your fiance's sister that you don't want in the wedding?
      Is it your fiance's sister's sister in law? if so, why would she even think she would be in the wedding?

      If it's the second one, who are you afraid of hurting--your future sister in law, or her sister in law?

  4. QUESTION:
    How do dates of the wedding party get to the wedding?
    My boyfriend is in a wedding party and they are getting dressed with the groom in the hotel and going to the church. After the ceremony they are going to take pictures and then go to the reception hall. We won't have cars since it's an out of town wedding.

    How do I get to the wedding and then to the reception hall? Do I have to hope that one of the other girlfriends of the groomsmen is willing to give me a ride?

    • ANSWER:
      You will either drive yourself or ask your guy to arrange it. I went to my fiances sisters wedding when we were dating and just rode along in an extra car with him and some of the other bridal party. At the reception I sat with his brother in law since his other sister was MOH. Then after dinner and all the toasts we mingled together and danced the rest of the night.

  5. QUESTION:
    What is the big deal in being in a wedding party?
    I hear that being in a wedding party (MOH, bridesmaid, groomsman, best man) is the best thing ever. Is it all cracked up to be, you feel like your missing out on something? When you go to a wedding, do you wish you were in the wedding party instead of being a guest?

    • ANSWER:
      well never heard it was the best thing ever.....
      your just standing up w/ a dear friend on one of the most important days of their lives....you know, being supportive?

      it can be more of a pain cause of the stress of helping than just stuffing your face and dancing as a guest for sure..but there is an honor to it.

  6. QUESTION:
    What are some unique ideas for wedding party favors?
    We are looking for some unique ideas for our wedding next spring. We dont want to use the same party favors that you see at most weddings. What are some unique themes, center pieces and party favors that you have seen or thought of?

    • ANSWER:
      DIY stuff is my favorite. Here are some ideas:

      *Make a Hershey Kiss Rose Favor!
      http://www.bridecraft.com/hershey-kiss-rose-favor.html

      *I know someone who had little pails with sand, a permanent marker with their names and date (for "permanent" relationship!) and a little shell or seastar or something.

      *Homemade cookies or candy decorated nicely.

      *Plantable paper in the shape of hearts with wildflower seeds
      http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/category/Plantable+Seed+Wedding+Favors/3/
      (This is what I would plan to do for mine, someday!)

  7. QUESTION:
    How do I ask my wedding party not to bring guest to rehearsal dinner?
    We just don't have the money to pay for extra people at rehearsal dinner. What is the best way for me to ask the members of my wedding party to not bring their guest, or atleast if they bring guest to make sure that their guest can pay for their own bill.

    • ANSWER:
      Scale back the rehearsal dinner and make sure the bridal party and significant others and OUT of Town guests must be included.Your parents too.
      You have to feed people who travel to be with you.
      I agree with the others. Have pasta and salad. I went to one as a date of a groomsman and they had huge grinders[Sub sandwiches ]. We all had fun.

  8. QUESTION:
    How to have a destination wedding party?
    Im thinking about having a destination wedding in colorado. I want it to be an intimate ceremony with only close family and friends, but then again I would like a bigger reception. Im not planning on paying for the guests but I do plan on attaching with the invite the nearest and cheapest hotel options....(I dont want them at the same hotel as my fiance and I) But anyway, my question is how do we work the bachelor party and everything. Should we plan on the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and the bride and grooom to fly up a day or two early?

    • ANSWER:
      right don't worry about paying for anyone's accommodations, even the wedding party and relatives. the thing with a destination wedding is it's smaller because not everyone that you want to be there can afford it sadly. but that's how it goes. so invite the people you want there and let them decide on their own if they can find cheap flights & hotel.

      as with all wedding invitations, you should include a small card w/ local hotel info. 1-2 hotels is adequate. you can even call those hotels and ask for a 'block' discount. then when guests call to book their rooms, if they ask for the 'smith block' they will get that discount.

      you don't really have any control over what hotel they stay in- there's no way to keep them out of the hotel where you'll be spending your wedding night. it's a free country after all. and I think you'll find it very very hard to keep your hotel info a secret from your parents, bridesmaids etc. if guests randomly book hotel rooms at the same place you're staying, not knowing you're gonna be there, you can't really do anything about that.

      the bachelor and bachelorette parties can be held up to a month before the wedding. I wouldn't recommend doing it 1-2 days beforehand. this requires your wedding party and any other guests you want at the bachelor and bachelorette parties to take more time off work and spend more $$$ on nights in the hotel. it's easier to just have the bachelor and bachelorette parties near your home prior to the week of the wedding when you'll be traveling.

  9. QUESTION:
    What are some ideas for wedding party gifts?
    My fiance and I would like to know what would be some good gift ideas for our wedding party. It's a casual rustic/country style theme, if the gift went with the theme it would be great but it's not necessary.

    • ANSWER:
      One idea that I've been playing with for my gift to my bridesmaids, is arranging a day to go to the spa with them on my bill. This way it isn't just a gift that they get, look at a couple times and then put away and forget about. Instead it is a gift where we get to spend time together unrelated to the wedding and be pampered for the day. I think a spa day would be fun to do with a group of girls, and the relaxation and de-stressing will probably be very necessary as tensions run high while the wedding nears...

      Just my idea, not everyone has to like it, but I think it'd be pretty cool.

  10. QUESTION:
    What are some ideas for wedding party pictures?
    My friend is getting married in January, and as her maid of honor, I've been asked to get ideas for the wedding party pictures to be held after the ceremony. Living in a suburban town and lacking an extravagant landscape, what are some ideas for a location for bridesmaids and groomsmen pictures? The wedding party members are all in their early to mid-twenties, so we're looking for a cute, rather silly approach to the photoshoot. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      A local park, a nice hotel lobby, a golf course, an open field, the ceremony venue itself - just because you're in a small town, don't limit the creativity of the photos. Mainly, be relaxed and have fun - capturing the candid moments (hugging the bride, laughing at an inside joke, lounging around) are some of the best photos to be had.

      There are TONS of wedding photographers online that share their photos, try to search through those and make note of the ones you and your friend like and communicate to the photographer so he/she can get the images you want. Good luck!

  11. QUESTION:
    How Much Should The Wedding Party Help?
    In your honest opinion, what jobs to you expect your wedding party to complete? What do you expect them to do for you during the course of your wedding planning? What do you expect from them at the wedding?

    I'm finding that so many brides expect too much from their bridal party and I'm wondering what other people consider to be a bridesmaid's or MOH's job? Is there anything you see other brides asking their bridal parties to do that's asking too much?

    • ANSWER:
      i dont expect a lot! Obviously, be at my wedding shower/bach. party, but they dont have to plan/pay for EVERYTHING. im sure ill need their help towards the end cuz i plan on doin a loy of DIY stuff. And the day of the wedding, just have fun!

  12. QUESTION:
    What is a tactful way to help wedding party pay for attire?
    If the couple is very well off and wants a very dressy wedding, and most (not all) of the wedding party are struggling ... what would be a tactful and gracious way for the couple to offer to help them out with attire expenses - preferably so that nobody ever has to speak aloud about dollar amounts - while leaving them pretty much completely free choice of what to wear?

    • ANSWER:
      I would make sure you use one bridal shop or store. Before taking anyone shopping let the salesperson get an understanding of the situation. For example, before taking people out shopping select a shop that you think will work for your needs. Then let the sales people know that you will be paying for a certain percentage of the attire and that you would prefer that your wedding party not know. This can be done simply by having your friends put their portion of the payment down as a deposit and then you can pay off the balance at a later time. In order for your wedding party to ignore the dollar amounts, may be you can get the salesperson to tell a little white lie, like saying there's a sale going on or you're a special customer and they're giving you a discount for your wedding party.... things like that.

      Another option is to simply give everyone a budget when they go shopping. Just explain that you and whomever have set aside money for wedding party attire and everyone gets 'X' dollars. They are free to spend beyond that but you make the money available without it sounding like a pity party or something. It sounds more like you worked that into the wedding.

      I don't know if that helped at all but, good luck!

  13. QUESTION:
    How do you hand out the wedding party gifts at the rehearsal?
    We're getting married next week, and we plan to give our 5 bridesmaids, 5 groomsmen, grandparents and parents their gifts at the rehearsal dinner...We hare having a large rehearsal with about 40 people (lots of out of towners) so I am not sure how to go about handing the gifts out...Do I announce that we are handing them out? Do I give them to the wedding party during dinner, before dinner, after dinner? Do I have to make a formal toast?

    • ANSWER:
      Usually, the bride and groom just give the gifts to everyone at the same time at the rehearsal dinner. A speech or announcement is not necessary.

      Personally, I would rather do it in a private moment. I feel awkward giving presents in a room full of people who arent receiving a present. My bridesmaids were given their gifts the morning of the wedding, when we were getting dressed.

      At a rehearsal dinner I recently attended (I was not in the bridal party, I was one of the out of towners), there were no gifts given. The bride and groom must have done that at another time.

  14. QUESTION:
    What are some tips to be asked to be in a wedding party?
    I would love to be in a wedding party (bridesmaid, maid of honour). It would be a real honour, plus everyone I know has been in a wedding party, so it means they are well liked. I was wondering what is the best way to try in being in someone's wedding?

    • ANSWER:
      Continue being a great friend. Someday your time will come. Best regards!

  15. QUESTION:
    Who is not happy with its wedding party and would wants a new wedding party?
    more recently many of my friends told me that they didn't have such a nice time because of their family. One of my friends, named jane, wants to organize a new wedding party for herself after 1 year old marriage. Is there anybody in the same situation as my friend. We are thinking of finding some sponsors for re-marriages.

    • ANSWER:
      Wedding Party - do you mean to change the people that you had as attendants?

      Wedding Party - you mean the reception/dinner/dance that was held after you exchanged vows with your partner?

      Your question is not clear to me and may not be to others, either.

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  16. QUESTION:
    What is a good icebreaker game to play with a wedding party?
    My Fiance and I are having a get-together for our wedding party and some close family members. We would like to play a game with the wedding party so they could get to know eachter a little better. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      You write: What is a good icebreaker game to play with a wedding party?

      None. I hate that kind of thing.

      Please trust that your friends and family are civilized adults, people who know how to act and converse at a party. Adults don't need games. They can interact without your assistance. They go out into the world and do it every day.

      Please, please skip the icebreaker games. Lots of people (like me, for example!) just don't like them . . . and some may feel insulted that you don't think they can handle polite party conversation without assistance.

  17. QUESTION:
    What are some really good schools for party/wedding plannings?
    My sister is just graduated and shes looking for a school for wedding/party planning. Do you know any good school out there that can be good for her? Thank you <3

    xo-vee

    • ANSWER:
      Hi, I left some additional details about my teeth & braces for my question, just to let you know :)
      Your sister should research some colleges out there in your area, that'll help :)

  18. QUESTION:
    How can i have a wedding party in the sims 3?
    I got the new sims 3 and i got my sims to get married but how can they have a wedding party i tried using their cell phone to call for a party but it was just a random party it was not a wedding party.

    • ANSWER:
      At least one of the partners has to live on your active lot.
      First you have to get them engaged; this is possible when enough flirting and kissing and other romantic stuff is done and the other sims thinks your sim "is extremely irresistible". Then the option "Propose marriage" is avaible.
      After they're engaged, throw the party through their cell or ordinary phone. In the pop-up window you should be able to choose "Wedding party".

  19. QUESTION:
    How much would cost a wedding party in Haifa-Israel?
    I and my husband got married last year in Hawaii (just the two of us) and we are planning a wedding party in Haifa, Israel. We want to celebrate our marriage with his family. We are planning on 85 guests (it could be less). But we have no idea of the costs. It will only be the party. We don't want anything too sophisticated or expensive. But also nothing that looks cheap. Just something simple, romantic. Is 12,000 sheckels enough money?! Thanks in advance. :)

    • ANSWER:
      A wedding anywhere in Israel costs between NIS 200-300 (-75) per person, so NIS 12,000 is more than enough.
      Here is a list of wedding halls in Haifa:
      http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%9D+%D7%97%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA+%D7%97%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%94

  20. QUESTION:
    How many people are usually in a wedding party?
    How many should one have in there wedding party is it four couples and the bride and groom make five or is it five couples and a total of twelve people in the wedding party all together?

    • ANSWER:
      The general rule of thumb is 1 bridesmaid and 1 groomsman for every 50 people you invite. But do what you want, it's your wedding day.

      Also remember for every person you have in your wedding party, that is another boutonniere or bouquet, rehearsal dinner plate and attendant thank you gift you have to budget for.

  21. QUESTION:
    What should I wear for going to a wedding party?
    I don't want to wear a couture dress which is too dear for me. But I can't just pick a dress in my wardrobe and go to the wedding party, can I?

    • ANSWER:
      it depend up party, but normally i like to wear causal dress. can i ?

  22. QUESTION:
    How much money is appropriate to spend on wedding party gifts?
    We have 8 people total in our wedding party... how much should we expect to spend on each?
    Should the maid of honor and the best man get a better present?
    Do you get anything for the flower girls?

    • ANSWER:
      I am going through all of this right now as well! It is so hectic! Personally I feel it is what you can afford! I would say between - a person is acceptable. I would get the flower girls something as well. They are much easier. Maybe a cute little purse with nail polish or chapstick something simple inside.

  23. QUESTION:
    How do you have a wedding party on Sims 3 Wii?
    I want to be able to have a public wedding party for my Sims, but I can only have a private one. I know how to do it on the PC, because I used to have that version, but now I have the wii version and I can't figure it out. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      i dont think you can..sorry

  24. QUESTION:
    What should I do for my wedding party if am horrible at dancing?
    I've never been good at dancing and my wedding ceremony will be in less than three months. It'll be an almost big party with 400 guests. I don't wanna seem talentless in front of the guests.
    I don't have much time to put for dance practicing either.
    How come life has to be so stressful all the time?
    What should I do?

    • ANSWER:
      You don't have to know how to dance. Have them play a slow song and get out there and sway with your new spouse. No biggy.

  25. QUESTION:
    How much is an Ollie the Trollie rental for a wedding party for transportation?
    Transportation for the wedding party from the ceremony to the reception.
    How much would that be?

    • ANSWER:
      5 first three hours

      5 per hour thereafter
      Rate includes 20% gratuity
      3 hour minimum

  26. QUESTION:
    What is a wedding party when you're not married?
    My family received a wedding invite from my cousin today. She is having a white wedding in June next year (ceremony and reception) and exactly 2 weeks before that she's having a "wedding party" abroad in Brazil where most of our family is. A Brazilian wedding is very very similar to a white wedding so what is a wedding party before a marriage?

    • ANSWER:
      perhaps a late engagement party? maybe she is trying to have a celebration in both places so no one feels left out...or maybe for twice the amount of gifts ;) just kidding about the gifts!

  27. QUESTION:
    Is it customary for the wedding party to buy a joint gift for the bride?
    We're already buying her an individual wedding gift AND wedding shower gift. is it customary for the bridal party to buy the bride a joint gift in addition to this?

    • ANSWER:
      No. If each member of the bridal party already bought a gift for her, there is no need to purchase a gift jointly.

      Usually, the thing that is organized/paid for jointly are bachelor/bachelorette parties or bridal showers.

  28. QUESTION:
    How big is your wedding party? How many bridesmaids and how many groomsmen?
    And who are the people in your wedding party? Friends? Family members? Why did you choose them?

    • ANSWER:
      My wedding was more than 30 years ago. We had 1 bestman, 1 maid of honor, 1 usher, 1 bridesmaid, 2 flower girls, 1 ring bearer, 1 coin bearer, couples (male and female) each for veil, candle and cord.

      We had a little more than 100 guests - relatives and friends, friends of parents, officemates.

      My son is getting married this September.

  29. QUESTION:
    When you buy a gift for your wedding party do you also buy your pastor a gift?
    I am getting married and we just purchased gifts for everyone in the wedding party, should we also buy a gift for our pastor? I mean he's technically in the wedding party right?

    • ANSWER:
      An envelope w. cash is usually given to the officiant.
      ................................................................................

  30. QUESTION:
    Do we invite friends and family to the engagement party that are not invited to the wedding?
    My fiance and I are having a destination wedding with 40 guests, my mother is planning an engagement party and wanted to know if she could invite people who aren't invited to the wedding? We are planning a post wedding party with all of our family and friends later on.

    • ANSWER:
      Engagement parties celebrate your engagement. You can invite whoever you want.
      Your budget dictates your wedding guestlist--so people should be more understanding. Usually, if people can't be involved in the wedding, they want to be involved in something else--say, engagement parties or a bridal shower... It's best not to completely exclude anyone, I think.

  31. QUESTION:
    What are the normal seating arrangements at the reception for the wedding party significant others?
    Do you sit them with their spouse/family or do you just sit them with the other members of the wedding party? I don't want anyone to be unhappy with their seating arrangements. Nobody told me seating arrangements could be so stressful!

    • ANSWER:
      you seat them with their spouse/date. Have a sweetheart table so the whole room can see you guys and then have the bridal party sit together with their dates or mixed throughout the room with people they know. I had a sweetheart table and my bridal party sat with people they were comfortable with and their spouses/dates.

  32. QUESTION:
    How do you throw a good wedding party on the Sims 3?
    I called, clicked throw party, wedding party. It is set for five o clock. So is it at my house? Also, where do you get a wedding cake and arch and stuff? Its not in the same place as Sims 2! Help me out on throwing a good wedding party from beginning to end. :)

    • ANSWER:
      There really isn't any wedding decors. What I did for my wedding was buy a buffet table (I threw the party @ my house) and I bought a bar table thing..also stereo with loud music and a couple of balloons. My party was said to be great and I got 700 life points for throwing it =D.

      Oh I also dressed my sims in formal wear and put a pretty dress on my sim and a nice suit on the groom =3

  33. QUESTION:
    What do I do when relative assumes she is part of wedding party?
    I recently got engaged and have started making wedding preparations. My cousin, whom we used to see about once a year, recently moved to the area and is living with my parents. Amid the wedding talk, she has just assumed that she is part of the wedding party, tho I have never once asked her or made any reference to her being a bridesmaid. How do I break the news gently?

    • ANSWER:
      You can either just tell her you have to keep numbers small and are therefore just having closest friend or sister etc. Or if thats too embarassing, just don't include her in any plans and she should get the hint!

  34. QUESTION:
    What are some cool ways to ask friends to be in your wedding party?
    Hi - My fiance and I are the first of all our friends to get engaged and we would really like to do something cool/funny when asking our friends to be in our wedding party. Please list anything you have heard which may help us. We appreciate your answers.

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      My cousin did it like you would for a huge sweet 16 she sent out VIP invitations and threw a party for the people in her wedding party and at her engagement party we all walked in together. http://www.theengagementclub.com/ may have some more advice about how to ask people to be in your wedding party.

  35. QUESTION:
    What Kind Of Gifts Can I Get For The Wedding Party?
    I don't want to do anything that looks cheap but I know me and my fiance have to get them something. What can I get that won't be tacky? There is some room for a little expense because there will only be four people in the wedding party. Spammers will be reported!

    • ANSWER:
      A nice necklace to wear with there bridesmaid dresses.

  36. QUESTION:
    What should I wear to a wedding party?
    I have been invited to a wedding party and im not sure what to wear...
    Tidy long sleeve shirt?
    Black trousers or dark blue jeans?
    Black shoes or tidy'ish trainers?

    Thoughts?
    Not the actual wedding just the party.

    • ANSWER:
      How about:

      http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=what+to+wear+to+wedding+for+a+men%3F&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1076&bih=613&tbm=isch&tbnid=PWH91rGH8MKA8M:&imgrefurl=http://www.districtweddings.com/what-to-wear-best-dressed-men-iii/&docid=_iGpK4RfaqG49M&w=600&h=1200&ei=2iUwTsQ80bfyA6jBkLUB&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=625&page=1&tbnh=145&tbnw=73&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&tx=42&ty=61

  37. QUESTION:
    What to wear to a wedding evening reception / party?
    I am going to a wedding party this evening (not the ceremony) and I have no idea what to wear. I'm 23, female. I dont really like wearing dresses or skirts, I dont feel comfortable in them. Any suggestions would be welcome! I live in the UK, so any shop suggestions would be great.

    • ANSWER:
      Firtsly, i know you said no dresses/skirts but this is VERY cute and would look great with thick black wooly tights (primark) and im sure theres a kookai near you:

      http://www.kookai.co.uk/frameset.php?url=http://www.asos.com

      with

      http://www.kookai.co.uk/frameset.php?url=http://www.asos.com

      now for the trouser outfits:

      http://www.lipsy.co.uk/Product/16943_V-Neck_Frill_Top_.aspx

      with (they dont have a uk website but they do stock these instore)

      Do you have to have a preacher at your wedding ceremony?
      My fiance and I are both agnostic and find it pointless and a little hard to find a preacher to conduct our ceremony due to our beliefs. Can anyone help?If you are both non-religious, why would you use a religious officiant? There are countless non-religious officiants to choose from. You can find one in your area at www.mywedding.com or call up the courthouse and have a judge come to your location. Since you are non-religious you actually have more options to work with than religious folks do....
      Continue...

      http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=15753&pid=568957&scid=568957002

      and these shoes:

      http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=73934&parent_category_rn=42358&productId=781063&langId=-1

      with a black/mink colour cardi

      OR

      http://www.newlook.co.uk/1527791/152779104/ProductDetails.aspx

      remove the belt!

      with

      http://www.oasis-stores.com/fcp/product/Oasis/All-Tops/Plain-origami-shirt/4410011527

      and shoes:

      http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=73934&parent_category_rn=42358&productId=718168&langId=-1

      hope i helped!!

      xx

      (also try REISS if theres one near you?!?)

  38. QUESTION:
    How can you cover up a Basketball Hoop for a wedding party?
    I am helping decorate for a wedding reception at our church. The problem is 2 basketball hoops that are attached to the wall and cannot be moved.

    I need some helpful tips on disguising these things for the party.

    Any ideas???

    • ANSWER:
      Bouquets and garlands!

      If you have someone who is crafty helping, you could put together a little box maybe made with foam board or scrap wood bits and paint the couples name on it, or something that would match the reception to cover the hoops with.

      If there's any way to incorporate the hoop, like, if it's going to be directly above a table with the guest book, you could hang some pretty fabric that matches the wedding colors to make a canopy. Maybe throw some little christmas lights on the hoop and then drape something over it, for a cute canopy over a table full of gifts.

      Hmm...can't think of much else though. Good luck (^_^)

  39. QUESTION:
    where can i find a script for a humorous mock wedding for a 25th anniversary party?
    I've been to "mock wedding ceremonies" but now need to put one on myself. The couples children will be the "bride and groom", we will incorporate hilarious costumes for the preacher, wedding party, etc., but need a script for humorous vows, garter toss, etc. Any suggestions appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      well you could always write one yourself.

      and you said you've been to them before so use your own experience.

      Ok i just found this site: Mock Wedding Vows

  40. QUESTION:
    Wedding sunflower theme-Can anyone give me some creative ways in decorating mantle behind wedding party?
    I would love some great ideas in decorating a 15 foot mantle that sits behind the wedding party at the wedding reception. The dresses are colbalt blue and the theme is sunflowers...we cannot use candles unless they are the little battery operated ones. Thanks for all your fun and imaganitive ideas. This mantle will be in lots of pictures and as mother-in-law of the bride and given this task I would love to create something beautiful.

    • ANSWER:
      Whatever you do, just be careful if doing the vase with flowers thing: Otherwise, you'll have a zillion photos of the wedding party who look like flowers are growing out the top of their heads. I'd suggest draping a light colored fabric and maybe at the "gathers" put a sunflower, or a beautiful bow, and perhaps some very short faux candle votives in glass containers, to illuminate the background: in photos, this will still resemble natural candlelight. Really, you don't have to do much with this portion, as the wedding party in front of it will be stealling all the attention. So, keep it simple.

  41. QUESTION:
    What are the traditional jobs given out to the wedding party participants?
    Specifically, the bride's maide of honor and the groom's best man? also, any other tid bits of info for the other known participants of a wedding would be greatly appreciated. Going out of state to have wedding and I feel like the wedding party is getting off really easy with this wedding, and I( the bride-to-be) need some help and don't know exactly what to ask for from the friends I have chosen to be in the wedding. HELP!!

    • ANSWER:
      Congrats Lady! I wanted you to know I took this directly from www.theknot.com.

      BRIDESMAIDS:

      The bridesmaid is an integral part of any wedding, on hand to comfort, console, multitask, and party hearty at all bridal event(s). Whether it's your first bridesmaid gig or your 50th, here's a cheat sheet of your to-dos.

      Offer to help with prewedding tasks. Try to be specific when you volunteer. For example, say, "Would you like me to help you shop for bridesmaid dresses/stuff invitations/pack for the honeymoon?" instead of just, "What can I do?"

      Scout out bridesmaid dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories. Pay for the entire ensemble. (Break in your shoes before the wedding day -- that will minimize slipping, blisters, and aching tootsies.)

      Help to plan, cohost, and pay for the shower and bachelorette party with other bridesmaids.

      If the maid/matron of honor isn't already handling this task, keep a record of all the gifts received at various parties and showers (so that the bride/couple can write thank-you notes); maintain RSVP lists.

      Attend the ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. (Keep abreast of all prewedding parties, and go to as many as possible.)

      Run last-minute errands. On the day of the wedding, be on hand to confirm flower delivery times, meet and greet the ceremony officiant, or satisfy junk food cravings.

      Stand in the receiving line at the bride's request.

      Serve as auxiliary hostess at the reception by introducing guests, making sure they know where the bar is located, and inviting them to sign the guest book.

      Hit the dance floor when the music kicks in. Dance with groomsmen during the formal first-dance sequence. Also, be on the lookout for toe-tapping guests who might need encouragement and/or a dance partner.

      Give the maid/matron of honor a break by helping to carry the bride's train whenever necessary. Bustle the train before dancing begins, and be ready to help fix it if it comes unhooked. Accompany the bride on visits to the restroom, if asked.

      Purchase a wedding present perhaps with one or several of the other bridesmaids. This provides more buying power, and two heads are better than one when it comes to gift ideas. Sometimes the entire bridesmaid troupe pitches in for one knock-her-socks-off wedding gift.

      Be a trooper, no matter how stressful the ordeal becomes. Try not to complain about the bridesmaid dress -- even if the color is horrendous. Be gracious and tactful.

      Provide plenty of emotional support during the planning and on the wedding day.

      ~MAID OF HONOR~

      The maid/matron of honor is part worker bee, part emotional lifeboat. Chosen for your energetic, get-the-ball-in-motion qualities, you should also remember that listening to the bride, making her laugh, and offering emotional and logistical support are also part of your honor attendant package. Here's what's expected:

      Lead the bridesmaid troupe. It's the maid/matron of honor's (MOH) job to direct the other maids through their duties. Make sure all bridesmaids get their dresses, go to dress fittings, and find the right jewelry. Also provide them with the 411 on all prewedding parties.

      Help shop for dresses (the bride's and the bridesmaids'). And the MOH pays for her own entire wedding outfit (including shoes).

      Offer to help the bride with prewedding tasks, from addressing invites to choosing the wedding colors and nodding enthusiastically when she waxes poetic about wedding cake.

      Spread the news about where the bride and groom are registered.

      Help the bride change for her honeymoon and take charge of her gown after the ceremony. Arrange for storage in a safe place until she returns.

      Lend an ear. Whether it's about the planning, the marriage, or the registry china patterns, the MOH should assure the bride that she has someone with whom she can share her thoughts. Even if she seems to dwell on the same subjects repeatedly, the MOH keeps listening.

      Host or cohost a shower for the bride.

      Attend all prewedding parties.

      Keep a record of all the gifts received at various parties and showers (or delegate a bridesmaid to handle this).

      Plan the bachelorette party with the bridesmaids.

      See to it that all bridesmaids get to the rehearsal; coordinate transportation and lodging, if necessary.

      Make sure that all bridesmaids get their hair and makeup done, get to the ceremony on time, and have the correct bouquets.

      Hold the groom's ring during the ceremony. Safest place to put it? On your thumb.

      Arrange the bride's train and veil before the ceremony begins and just after she arrives at the altar. The MOH might also need to help her bustle the train for easy dancing at the reception.

      Hold the bride's bouquet while the couple exchanges vows.

      Sign the marriage license as a witness, along with the best man.

      Stand next to the groom in the receiving line (this is optional; the bride may decide to have attendants circulate among the guests instead).

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      Play hostess along with the other bridesmaids at frequent points during the reception: show guests where to sit, direct them to restrooms, tell them to where to put presents, invite them to sign the guest book, etc.

      Collect any gift envelopes brought to the reception and keep them in a safe place.

      Make sure the bride takes a moment to eat something -- refresh her drink, get her a plate of food from the buffet table, or instruct the wait staff to keep her entree warm.

      Dance with the best man during the formal first-dance sequence and possibly be announced with him at the beginning of the party. Also dance with other groomsmen, the groom, and others.

      Toast the couple after the best man. (This is optional, but it is a nice touch.)

      Troubleshoot emotional crises. In most cases, this will require lots of tissues, hugging, and hair-smoothing. The MOH continues to be a trusted friend, a good listener, and a smart advisor.

      Keep the bride laughing. For the stressed-out bride, laughter can be as effective as venting.

      ~BEST MAN~

      As best man, you may think you're just a glorified groomsman, but guess what? You actually have special responsibilities -- you'll be a combination valet and hand-holder as you help the groom come through this nerve-racking experience with flying colors. As leader of the groom's posse, you'll:

      Serve as the groom's personal aide and adviser before and during the wedding. This can include helping him pack for the honeymoon (the valet part).

      Help the groom choose and rent (or buy) wedding formalwear, and coordinate the other groomsmen's rentals. You guys are supposed to match, after all! You may be expected to arrange accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen.It's your job to corral
      the other groomsmen and make sure
      they're performing their duties.

      Organize the bachelor party. Don't be shy about enlisting other groomsmen to help you out -- most guys don't mind this duty! Put financial worries out of your mind -- the cost should be split among everyone who attends the bash.

      Attend the rehearsal with the bride and groom and all the other attendants. This is your chance to figure out how you're supposed to walk down that aisle.

      Stand beside the groom at the altar and keep the bride's ring until vows are exchanged. Find a safe place for the ring (and triple check that your pockets don't have holes) -- you don't want to fumble around when it's time to whip it out.

      Corral the other groomsmen and make sure they're performing their duties.

      Sign the marriage license as a witness after the ceremony, along with the maid of honor.

      Give the officiant a sealed envelope with his or her fee (the groom's responsibility) just after the ceremony.

      You may be announced with the maid of honor when the reception begins.

      Dance with both the honor attendant and the bride during the wedding party dances.

      Give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception. This is your biggest -- and probably most frightening -- duty. Read our article about toasting, and remember the cardinal rule: Mum's the word on the bachelor bacchanalia.

      Collect any gift envelopes guests bring to the reception. You may be asked to deposit them in the couple's bank account or at least to keep them until the couple returns from their honeymoon.

      Decorate the getaway mobile. Grab the other groomsmen and the bridesmaids for this one.

      Drive the couple to the wedding-night hotel or airport after the reception. If you perform this service, you'll need to stay sober throughout the reception. If you have a feeling this may not be possible, hire a limo to drive the couple into the sunset.

      The wedding will be over in the blink of an eye, so remember to enjoy yourself at the reception. After all, you're there to celebrate the happiest day of your best friend's life.

      GOOD LUCK!!

  42. QUESTION:
    Is it appropriate to have a wedding party for a vow renewal ceremony?
    My husband and I are renewing our wedding vows for our 5 year anniversary. Due to the lack of finances, my mom married us with only my Grandma (who has since passed away), and Dad as witnesses. My husband and I would like to show our renewed commitment to each other in front of our friends and family with a ceremony and I would like to have a wedding party, but I did not know how appropriate it would be.
    Thanks for all of the answers. It's really helped.

    • ANSWER:
      I found an article regarding vow renewal etiquette. I think you will find it helpful: http://www.idotaketwo.com/vow_renewal_etiquette.html. However, if you want to break away from tradition and have the wedding of your dreams, I say go for it! It is your special day and you want to incorporate all that you missed out on the first time.

  43. QUESTION:
    Can you go to college to become a wedding/party planner?
    I'm considering becoming a planner when I get older, but I'd really like to be able to go to college for it. Is there even any wedding/party planning college majors or anything like that?

    • ANSWER:
      I presume that having a degree in something like media or event management would be beneficial to becoming a wedding or party planner so I would keep an eye out for those kinds of courses. Also a knowledge of business would be very beneficial as you will need to keep a tab on the budgets of your various clients and the overall cost of what they are expecting from their wedding day.

  44. QUESTION:
    Can military in uniform wear boutnier in a wedding party?
    I am getting married and in my wedding party I have a few men in the military... Are they able to wear boutniers?

    • ANSWER:
      I see a thumbs down I am a retired Air Force Warrant Officer who served for 38 years I know what i am talking about and i don't Lie

      In all british (Royal) as part of a wedding party yes I got married in Uniform and several of my friends arrived wearing white Carnations my second marriage in uniform had Photos taken in the park where we had the reception about 26 lined up some with Swords all with Carnations and medals

      First marriage was in base Chapel Used Families Club for Reception so for my Experiences Yes

      But check as some Military have lost the Plot if you are Proud of your Uniform flowers should allowed (

  45. QUESTION:
    Can a Lincoln Stretch 10 Passenger really only fit 8 in a wedding party?
    I have 10 people in my wedding party, a limo company was trying to tell me I needed to rent a 14 seater to fit all of us because of the dresses. All of us are of average weight. Will we really not fit in a 10 passenger limo?

    • ANSWER:
      Weddings tend to have brides and bridesmaids in "big dresses"

      If you want those dresses crushed, pick the smallest possible limo, if you don't, listen to what they are telling you.

  46. QUESTION:
    How do you throw a wedding party on sims2?
    I actually have two questons.
    1. How do you throw a wedding party on sims2
    2.How do you go to the mall on sims 2

    • ANSWER:
      1. Your sims have to be engaged. Once they are click on the phone, press throw party and there should be a wedding party option

      2. If you have a car, press drive to community lot. If you don't click on the phone and press transportation

  47. QUESTION:
    Aside from people in the wedding party, who else are we supposed to get a gift for?
    In my wedding party there is a matron of honor, a junior bridesmaid, the best man, and two flower girls. Aside from these people, who else (if anybody) are we supposed to get a gift for?

    • ANSWER:
      Both sets of parents. That's it.

  48. QUESTION:
    How do you have a wedding party on sims2?
    They are engaged but it wont let them throw a wedding party. What should I do?

    • ANSWER:

  49. QUESTION:
    How Much Say Should The Wedding Party Have Over The Date?
    I am planning an April wedding. My maid of honor listed three dates that month, two of which were Sundays (the day of the week we planned to marry) that she requested I not choose as the date. Those dates are her little young relatives birthdays. She doesn't want to miss their birthdays by being in my wedding. I told her that I would do what I could, but there's a good chance the wedding might fall on one of the dates she didn't want me to use. My feeling is that I will only get married once, where as her relatives will have birthdays every year, and therefore she shouldn't get all bent out of shape if she has to miss a party. The only problem is that a few other members of her family are invited, and I'm afraid that they may feel obligated to choose the child's party over attendance. How much say should the wedding party really have? I can justify some objections they might have, but its OUR big day, and we have to do it when it works for us, the venue, the caterers, etc.

    • ANSWER:
      Well, birthdays come once a year, but one's fifth birthday is only once.

      I'm inclined to disagree with the other answers.

      Keeping the obligations and needs of one's guests is important.

      It isn't "your" day, though it is your wedding day.

      You're putting caterers' wants ahead of those of people you actually care about. That sounds backwards to me.

      It sounds like her family makes a big deal of birthdays.

      If you were about to turn, say, seven, and your family makes a big deal of birthdays, that would be devastating to lose out on your special day. I can understand why they wouldn't want to do that to their own little ones.

      It's not until next April. I bet you could accomodate someone you care enough about to ask to be your maid of honor.

      The day isn't just yours. It's a day when you and your hubby-to-be are creating a new family, in the presence of your loved ones.

      You need to consider the well-being of those loved ones, as well as your own wants.

      It's not so much about her having a say, as about your wanting her there and not wanting to put her in a terrible spot of choosing between you and her family.

  50. QUESTION:
    Has anyone decided not to have a wedding party?
    I have decided to not have bridal attendants at my wedding. I want the ceremony to be intimate and to only have me and my fiance standing at the alter. I was wondering if anyone else has done this or has been to a wedding like this. If so could you give me some ideas on how to conduct the ceremony since there won't be any bridal party walking down the aisle. I don't want it to seem weird to the guests.

    • ANSWER:
      You will need two witnesses to sign the marriage license, and generally, that is the best man and the maid of honour. To get around that you could take the signing of the certificate out of the ceremony and do the paperwork after (but before the reception). If you want to keep it in the ceremony, you could just tell your two witnesses to join you on the altar when it's time to sign.

      The 'aisle walk' would be the exact same, except it would just be you and dad. Choose the song you want to walk to, and that's it. If you do want someone to precede you, ask your parents and your fiance's parents to be part of the processional. Maybe your father in law could walk your mother and your mother in law down the aisle, he could seat your mother, seat your mother in law and then take his seat. Once that's done, it's time for you and dad.


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