Hushen Wedding

Your wedding day is bound to be a big deal for a lot of people who are outside of your immediate social circle. It might even be a big deal for people who have no business coming to the ceremony, and who you’d really rather not invite. Our take is, if there are people whom you don’t want to invite to the ceremony, feel free to not invite them. But we do acknowledge that it’s not always so simple. So here’s our guide for whom not to invite to your wedding, but we’ll also include some advice for how to handle these folks if they just have to come.

Any and All Exes

Look, we shouldn’t really have to say this, but it does come up from time to time. Unless you dated very briefly and have remained platonic friends for longer than your current relationship, exes have no business being at your wedding. Wedding receptions tend to involve booze, and booze tends to make exes nostalgic and jealous, and the whole thing ends in tears.

If you must invite them: Tell them they’re welcome to bring a date, try not to make eye

If you’re planning an elaborate wedding ceremony, it might make sense to hire a wedding planner to take some of the pressure off. A good wedding planner can take care of all the details so you can really enjoy your day–but a bad wedding planner can be more trouble than no planner at all. Here are a few questions you can ask when you interview potential wedding planners, to make sure they will be an asset.

1. How long have you been a wedding planner? What made you want to be a planner?
   A good wedding planner doesn’t have to have a ton of experience, but if you’re going to be one of their first jobs, you’ll want to know they have a passion for the profession.
2. Describe a challenge that arose during a wedding you planned, and how you dealt with it.
   This may sound uncomfortably like a job interview question, but a job interview is exactly what you’re conducting. You need to know your planner can handle things not going according to plan.
3. Do you have any wedding planning certifications? If so, where are they from?
   Again, not having a certification isn’t a deal-breaker, but it’s good

There is long history behind the flowers used in the wedding.  Irrespective of country and culture flowers have been integrated part of wedding celebrations.  The significant meanings are attached to the flowers used in that special day.  They indicate the importance of flowers in the event.  The custom of using flowers has got centuries of history behind it.  Flowers are used in the bride maids and also in the garlands and wreaths.  Bride maids use poesies for thanks giving.  Guests are presented poesies to indicate the couple is happy for the graceful presence of guests. Even the colors of flowers have significant meaning.  Bulk flowers are used in the wedding celebration.

Bulk flower vendors extend helping hand in choosing different flowers for various rituals. They are used in bridal bouquets, boutonnieres corsage, table centerpieces, and wedding center pieces.  They are also used in bride maids’ bouquets.  Excellent color combinations are available to be used in corsages.  Vivid and vibrant colors used in the wedding flowers enrich the beauty of corsages.  When the bulk flowers are purchased days before

Food at a wedding is usually either “rubbery chicken,” or it’s so good that guests can’t stop talking about it. Your wedding caterer will probably be your largest expense, so you’ll want them to be top-notch!

Start off by asking friends and family for referrals, and asking your reception site if they have restrictions or suggestions on which wedding caterers they’ll work with. Your photographer, florist or videographer may have a wedding caterer they’ve worked with recently. If you have a restaurant that you adore, see if the have a special events department, or have a wedding caterer to refer you to. And, don’t forget the International Caterers Association and the National Association of Catering Executives who can refer you to members in your area.

Call potential wedding caterers to ask about their availability and general price range. Once you’ve found a few who seem like they would work, make appointments, arranging to have both an interview asking the following questions and a tasting.

That way, you’ll know you’re working with a professional, you’ll avoid ugly surprises on the final bill, and your guests’ taste buds will be happy.

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer

1. Given

Picking a wedding venue is a major step in the wedding planning process. After all, choosing the place and date of your celebration will determine almost everything else in your wedding planning (yes, sometimes even the dress!). But with so many venues available, how do you find the perfect one?

To help guide you, we turned to Tina Hoang-To, top venue expert and founder of Wedding Spot, the first online site that allows you to search, price, and compare wedding venues. A recent bride herself, Tina pointed out top things you should consider as you begin your wedding venue search.

1. Your Wedding Style

The first step to picking your venue is pretty obvious: envision your dream wedding. Does it take place in an elegant manor ballroom? On a rooftop deck against a city skyline? Or are you dreaming of a rustic celebration with mountains for a backdrop? Identify your wedding style and vision and use them as the main parameters for your search.

The closer your chosen venue matches your wedding style, the easier it will be on save on having to transform it into your dream place using décor.

2. Guest Count

Booking the perfect space is basically impossible until you establish a

The excitement of receiving a wedding invitation to someone’s wedding shouldn’t be followed by stress over knowing the proper etiquette on gift giving. If you follow a few simple rules, you won’t have anything to worry about. Remember that your gift is a show of your support for the bride and groom.

How Much to Spend

There are several schools of thought on how much to spend on a wedding gift. Some feel that the value of your present should exceed the cost of your place at the wedding and reception. However, this is not a hard and fast rule. First, you have to look at your budget and how much you can afford.

Most brides and grooms send invitations with the purpose of having you present on their special day rather than for what you can give. The closer you are to the couple the more you may want to spend. If the bride is your sister, cousin, or best friend, the value of the gift will most likely be higher than if she is your coworker.

There is nothing wrong with giving cash to the couple since many newlyweds just starting out

So you’ve been invited to a wedding. How fun! All you have to do is find a gift, put on your most flattering outfit, and go. Whoa. Not so fast. Before you head out the door to witness your best pal getting hitched, check out some of these common wedding etiquette mistakes that you don’t want to make.

Everyone knows how much work goes into planning a wedding and reception, right? Apparently not. I asked a few of my friends about their weddings and some of the faux pas their guests committed, and they gave me answers that made me gasp.

Here are some mistakes wedding guests need to avoid:

1. Forget to RSVP. Wedding and reception planning go beyond the guest list. It involves ordering enough food and drinks for everyone and making sure everyone has a place to sit. If there are favors involved, they need to be ordered or made in advance. Always RSVP to let the bride and groom know whether or not you can make it. If your plans change, contact them immediately so they can adjust.
   1. Bring a guest who wasn’t invited without asking. If your invitation clearly states that

Wedding etiquette rules change, but if you are unsure of what to do, you can rely on some of the established guidelines.

FAQs for the Bride and Groom:

1. Who Pays for What in a Wedding? – Traditions still exist, but today’s brides and grooms are more pragmatic.
2. What is the Proper Etiquette for the Bouquet Toss? – You’ll need to take several things into consideration, such as the number of single women at the reception, the setting, and the sensibilities of the wedding party.
3. What is the Proper Wedding Dance Etiquette? – The traditional order of the wedding dance can be modified to suit the bride and groom’s situation.
4. How Should the Toasts be Handled? – Toasts to the happy couple are supposed to be supportive and uplifting. They may be funny, but good taste is always in order.

FAQs for Wedding Guests:

1. Where Do I Sit at a Wedding? – Know where to sit if there is no usher available to assist. What Should I Wear to a Wedding? – Most wedding invitations will give you a clue about what to wear.
   1. Do I Bring the Wedding Gift to the Wedding? – Remember that the bride and groom’s

Once the excitement from getting engaged begins to fade, it’s time to start working on the wedding guest list. You have quite a bit to consider, from the number of guests to how you’ll divide the invitations among the bride, her family, the groom, and his family. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself in the midst of your first in-law battle, and then it can go downhill quickly from there. Nip problems in the bud before they get out of control.

Budget

The main thing that determines the size of most guest lists is the budget. Once you know how much you have to spend on the reception, you’ll be able to do the math – basic division – and come up with a number you can comfortably afford to invite.

Some wedding experts claim that you can expect about 10 percent of the people you invite to not show up, but that’s not a hard and fast number. Include an RSVP but know that not everyone will reply. Only invite the number you can afford, and if they don’t all show up, that will be money you can spend on the honeymoon or maybe even a down payment on a

Question: May I bring a guest to the wedding? Does the guest’s name need to be on the invitation? Should I ask the bride or groom if it is okay to bring someone whose name is not on the invitation?

Answer: If you receive a wedding invitation, pay close attention to who is invited. Married or engaged couples are expected to attend together. If you are involved in a serious relationship with someone, most brides and grooms will expect you to bring your significant other. In some cases, the invitation will state that you may bring a guest, worded as “plus one,” “guest included,” or some other phrase that lets you know.

However, unless the invitation specifically states that you may bring a guest of your choosing, it is bad form to do so. Weddings and receptions are expensive, and the couple may not have enough room in their budget for extra people.

That said, if you are related to or good friends with the bride or groom, you may ask if they mind if you bring someone.

When brides and grooms start looking for wedding venues, too often they fall in love with the beauty of the place and sign a contract before they’ve considered the more practical things. It makes sense — who wants to look back and say only, “Well, it was practical”?

But unless the place is so magical that you’re willing to plan your whole event around it, your shouldn’t choose between wedding venues until you’ve decided approximately how many guests you’re inviting and the size of your budget. You’ll also need to decide if you want to have your ceremony and reception in the same place, or if you want an all-in-one wedding venue.

Once you know these things, and you have a few wedding venues in mind that fit that budget and size, then it’s time to start asking questions!

• What’s the decor like? Does it fit your style and wedding colors? Will you have to spend a lot of money on flowers and decorations to make it beautiful?
• Do they have an in-house caterer, and do you like that food? (While an in-house caterer can be easier and cheaper, sometimes the food is not as beautiful as the

Wedding planners, also known as coordinators and event planners, quite simply help you organize your big day. But what they actually do can vary greatly.

The Duties of Wedding Planners

Typically, wedding planners start off by meeting with the couple to:

• understand the events – not just the wedding day itself, but also the rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid teas, day after brunches, and any other related events.
• review the overall budget
• understand the style, colors, vibe, and taste of the couple
• discuss progress to date

They’ll then propose how they might be helpful and present the couple with a contract for the wedding planners’ services. Probably they will be a combination of some of the below, depending on your needs and budget:

Organizational Queens
Even if you’re newly engaged, you’re probably realizing that this process includes many many details that require you to be organized, stick to a budget, and stay on schedule. So even if you are a well organized person, you’ll want to make sure that your wedding planners are not only on top of things, but that they’ll help you stay on top of thingsThey’ll

• create and review vendor contracts
• organize your wedding day timeline
• coordinate vendor arrivals and deliveries with your venues
• prevent expensive mistakes such as rush shipping

Engaged and overwhelmed?  Perhaps hiring a wedding planner might be just the answer to ease your wedding woes.   Of course, since weddings aren’t one size fits all, neither is the business of wedding planning.   There are many variations on services and different companies may offer different things. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you consider hiring a wedding planner and as you take the time to interview a couple of different professionals.

Are you too busy with work to make time for planning your wedding?    For the overwhelmed couple busy with work or graduate school, a wedding planner can be a huge asset for keeping the planning process moving while you are busy living your day to day life.  A good wedding planner will help you flesh out the structure of the day, help you find the right location, help curate your vendor team, negotiate your contracts and more.    If shortage of time is the main reason you feel you need a planner, be sure to seek someone who gives you confidence in their ability to manage time well, as well as someone well connected with their industry to help put together