Here are the top 5 ways of acknowledging a deceased family member.

1.  Have the officiate mention them at the ceremony.

2.  Have an “In Memory Of” section in your program.  This can include a       picture, poem or just names listed.

3.  Set up a small table with pictures and candles for guest to visit.

                                        4.  Leave a rose or significant flower in the spot where the deceased family   member would have sat.

5.  Tie a charm or flower significant to the deceased in your bridal bouquet.

I saw a beautiful bridal bouquet recently that the bride had an antique monogrammed hankie from her grandmother that was wrapped around the handle of her bouquet.  It was a beautiful way to make her grandmother a part of her special day.

Choosing your flowers by their season is a wonderful way to theme your day.  Loosely tied bouquets are a natural choice for many brides during the spring and summer, but for fall wedding bouquets can be more structured.

Eco-conscious couples and their florist are focusing on using locally grown organic flowers.  Stick to flowers grown near your wedding site, this lessens your environmental impact.  It is also a great way to support nearby surseries and celebrate the local region.

If you are considering getting wedding insurance be sure and check to see what your current home policy covers.  Typically wedding insurance covers having to rearrange or cancel your wedding or reception.  It may cover if your photographer does not show up or if your photographs are damaged.  Some wedding policies even offer stress counseling.

You might want to consider covering loosing or damage to your dress or the groom’s suit, damage to wedding presents during wedding and reception, loosing or damaging your wedding rings, wedding cake and wedding flowers.

As with all purchases be sure to comparison shop so that you get the policy that fits your needs.

Traditionally children between the ages of 4 and 8 should be chosen for this important role in your wedding.  The flower girl and the ring bearer are usually responsible for leading the processional down the aisle.  The children can stand with the wedding party or if younger can sit with their parents during the ceremony.

Pictures are another big responsibility for the flower girl and the ring bearer, this can seem long and boring to children so remind parents to explain the importance of this time and to  bring something to entertain the children while they wait.

The lighting of unity candles symbolizes the union of two people becoming one through marriage.  A unity candle has no religious significance.  Traditionally a unity candle is a set of 3 candles, consisting of a large one in the middle and a taper on each side

Sand can also be used in a unity ceremony.  This ceremony is done by having vases with colored sands.  This is a beautiful way for children to become involved in the ceremony and show the combining of families.

 

 

 

It’s all in the details! Surprise your out of town guest with a gift bag when they check in to the hotel. 

 Here’s what you should include~ 

  ·       Map’s of everything with detailed directions. Visit Map Quest on line and enter the destinations they might be going and print maps. Be sure that this includes the reception dinner location, church, reception locations. Include maps on to the mall and other places of interest.

 ·       Snacks and bottled water are a great thing for anyone to have in their hotel room.

 ·       A note from you and the groom thanking them in advance for taking the time to be part of this special weekend.

 ·       Decorate your bag with tissue and a bow. They can either be given to them at check in or left in their room for their arrival.