The Cake Cutting Ceremony is one of the most important parts of your wedding reception. This is the time for a very beautiful photo opp so ...

For those brides who want their wedding to rival the wedding of Kate Middleton to Prince William here are a few royal wedding accessories th...

When designer Malan Breton ended his 2011 Fall Collection with the OUI for MATTISON by Malan Breton red wedding gown, we knew brides would ...

A wedding gift is a thoughtful gesture of well wishes as you embark on your new life as a couple. Although giving a wedding gift is not mand...

Some couples would like to state their wedding gift preference on their wedding invitation. Usually they are attempting to assure the gues...

Wedding celebrations held prior to the wedding day are meant to heightened the engagement period, honor the couple, and allow you the time t...

The Engagement Party is an exhilarating celebration usually hosted by the parents of the bride. It can be hosted by another relative or fri...

Bachelor and Bachelorette parties are usually the one last bash of your single life and are held from two months to one week before the wedd...

Bridal Showers were born from early dowry practices when a less fortunate bride and her family may not have had the money to provide the nec...

The bridesmaid luncheon or party is a perfect opportunity to thank your bridesmaids for their participation in your wedding. It is also a wo...

The Rehearsal Dinner is the most intimate gathering of all pre-wedding related festivities. Often set in a more relaxed atmosphere, this exh...

Destination weddings and more intimate affairs present unique circumstances. A grand gathering is acceptable to honor your wedding and requi...

Wedding Planning is a very stressful time. In your rush to get things done you may become frustrated with unanswered emails and deadlines t...

Your wedding reception is a formal affair. Proper etiquette and good table manners calls for the host to ensure the table has been set corre...

'The Seating of the Mothers' traditionally begins the wedding ceremonial procession down the aisle to their designated seats of hono...

In all weddings the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom have a designated role of honor in the wedding ceremony processional. ...

The history of gift giving dates back to the early Roman festivals held each January. It was customary for the Emperor's administration ...

The Hope Chest became a wedding tradition that evolved out of necessity. In a previous era, many less fortunate families could not afford a ...

If you are invited to a wedding, the bride and groom consider you to hold a valuable place in their life and want to honor you by including ...

In 1924, the illustrious department store, Marshall Fields in Chicago, created the first Bridal Registry. In that era, a bride transitioned ...

It is considered appropriate for your gift to be delivered to the couple prior to the wedding. Depending on the circumstances, delivery shou...

The exchange of gifts between the bride and the groom on the wedding day is a romantic gesture and optional traditional with no set rules of...

It is a tribute to you and an honor when invited guests join in the celebration of your love and union. Their acceptance of your invitation...

Traditionally, wedding gifts are given to the bride and groom as a symbolic gesture of congratulations. A wedding gift is not something purc...

When invited to a wedding many take their own life situation into consideration when responding to a wedding invitation. You are single and ...