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Considering the multitude of aspects to consider and details to iron out when planning a wedding, it is easy to see how those who are planning the wedding can get overwhelmed. For many weddings, the bride does the majority of the planning. However, getting the groom involved can help you enjoy the experience, bond as a couple and avoid conflicts in the future when it is too late to change decisions that have been made. One way that you may want to consider getting the groom involved is by letting him help plan the wedding invitations. Here are some great benefits of letting the groom have a say in picking your wedding invitations:

Benefit #1: Your groom will consider different things as important, helping you narrow down the choices.

When it comes to wedding invitations, there are literally thousands of options. To your husband, different aspects of the invitations will be important. For example, you might be looking for wedding invitations within a budget that have ribbons, while your husband is more concerned that the wedding invitations come with matching thank you cards. With your groomâ??s help, a fresh perspective can help you to narrow down the possible choices out of all the available styles of wedding invitations.

Benefit #2: It takes some of the workload off of your shoulders.

Planning the menu, hiring the wedding band or DJ, finding a dress, tasting cakesâ?¦there are tons of little things that need to be done before your big day. Giving your husband-to-be some tasks is a great way to take off some of the pressure. Of all of these decisions, your wedding invitations are important, but are probably not near the top of the list. For many couples, if their wedding invitations are not what they envisioned at the beginning of the process, it isnâ??t a big deal. Let your husband pick out the invitations he likes best!

Benefit #3: Your finance will have a fresh perspective.

After looking at wedding invitation after wedding invitation for days or weeks, they can all start to look the same. After you have narrowed it down to your top five or ten favorites, ask your groom to step in and help make the final choice. Often times, someone who has been removed from the process will be able to rule out certain invitations right away for certain reasons. All you need is a fresh pair of eyes â?? and your husband-to-be can help you in that department.

Benefit #4: It gets your groom involved.

Some of the wedding decisions might be a big deal for you. For example, maybe you have always wanted bouquets of tiger lilies for you and your bridesmaids to carry down the aisle. It is easy to steamroll your groom on lots of decisions, but that isnâ??t really fair. After all, weddings are only possible with two people! By getting your groom involved with the wedding invitations, you are keeping him a part of the planning process without having to give up anything that is important to you.

Benefit #5: He can help you stay on budget.

For many couples, the groom is more conscious of the wedding budget than the bride. That happens not because brides are bad with money, but rather because brides are so immersed in the planning process that what seems like a totally reasonable amount of money to her would seem way too expensive to others not involved in the planning. Your groom can help you budget, and also, hopefully, knows when to say no to the invitations that will cost an arm and a leg.

Benefit #6: Itâ??s a learning experience.

In the near future, you and your new husband will have to compromise on many of your family decisions. Use your wedding as a starting point. No matter how long you have been dating, there are still things you do not know about your groom. Get to know him even better during the planning process and use this experience to practice the art of compromise. For many couples, wedding invitations are not something to spend too much time on, so it is easier to make a decision together about invitations and work up to larger decisions. It is better to get the groom involved than to order the invitations and have him not approve.

Getting married is a huge step, and sending out the perfect wedding invitations for your big day is important to most couples. Most likely, the groom will have an opinion on the wedding invitations. Even if he is not overly involved in the wedding planning, that does not mean he doesnâ??t have an opinion about the invitations. There are many benefits to allowing him to help plan the invitations. After all, this might be the brideâ??s day, but it will also be one of the most important days in the groom’s life, too.

Rachel Jackson
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/benefits-of-letting-the-groom-have-a-say-in-picking-your-wedding-invitations-712017.html

Music is one of the most important elements of a successful wedding or event. Many couples opt for live entertainment whilst others choose a wedding DJ. Either way if the wedding music isnâ??t right then the party will fizzle out.
There are many benefits of choosing a wedding DJ which include among other things a larger song selection. Whilst the wedding DJ is on a break and during meals, music can still be playing. A good wedding DJ can also be your wedding MC as many can do both. This is obviously more cost effective than a wedding band and is more professional than asking a friend or relative to MC.
Finding a wedding DJ may be difficult. You may choose a wedding DJ that you have seen play at another wedding or event. Another way to select a good wedding DJ is to ask the venue for a list of good DJâ??s they have worked with in the past. Most venues will be able to provide you with this list. It is often best to choose a wedding DJ who is familiar with the venue and its sound requirements.
When choosing your wedding DJ it is advisable that you meet them in person to discuss the music. You will need to have a plan as to when the first dance should be played, the genre of music you prefer to ensure that the wedding music suits your personal preferences. A consultation with your wedding DJ is vital especially if they are going to be your wedding MC as well.
Another factor to consider when choosing you wedding DJ is their experience. Be sure to ask for testimonials, referrals and references. You should also ensure that you and your DJ have a good rapport and that you feel comfortable with them. This is important to ensure that communication is easy between both parties. It is also a good idea to ask the wedding DJ if they have played at your venue before as well as other types of venues they have played at. This will give an idea as to whether they are familiar with the venues size and the type of equipment they need to bring to the event. Finally make sure you have a written agreement in place.
The perfect wedding DJ will be flexible and organised and have a plan on the night. Combining a wedding DJ with live entertainment is becoming more common and is a contemporary twist for todayâ??s weddings. With more cultures intermarrying the wedding DJ may need to share the stage with a wedding band and other wedding entertainment. 
The ideal wedding DJ is professional, experienced and has similar taste in music to you. They will punctual and understand the atmosphere you are trying to create. They will be able to keep the wedding party lively and everyone on the dance floor. After all your wedding day is one big celebration.
For more information visit http://www.nusuevents.com.au

Nariman Taweel
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/choosing-a-dj-for-your-wedding-716143.html

I dreamt that my brother was invited to my uncle’s wedding and he told me about it and I was getting ready and him and one of my friends at school joined me, but she was my brothers date and they would never go out in a million years.

And while I was putting on mascara, she wanted to help me to put it on right, but I didn’t want her to help me. Then I found out that I wasn’t invited to the wedding. And I had this baby in the room with me, and when the baby accidently fell off the bed, my friend tried to take it, to make it stop crying, but I didn’t want her to take the baby from me, and then I just held the baby closer and it stopped crying.

Then my mother started looking through a wedding list, and she wanted to call my uncle and ask why I wasn’t invited, but she would never do something like this in real life, she would say it’s my fight. I felt really sad in my dream, what could it mean? thanks

It doesn’t mean anything. As you sleep, your hippocampus (a part of your brain) reorganizes the memories from your day from short term memory (big files) to long-term memory (compact, or ‘zip’ files). This is interpreted in your awareness as surreal and often ridiculous storylines. Dreams are not real and hold no truth - they are not a conscious you.

Your dream was not portending the future or representing your subconscious. What matter are your conscious thoughts and feelings while you are awake - while you are being you.

Don’t worry about it!!

As the spring semester of high school resumes in Chicago, many students begin to have prom on their minds.  Prom committees have usually formed at this point and a lot of the necessary steps to plan the event have already taken place.  Planning a Chicago prom can be quite a task and can often go unrecognized and unrewarded.  Often times if the prom dance is a flop the members of the committee will take a lot of the heat.  So to help avoid some of those unnecessary negative comments weâ??ve created a step by step guide to help aid you in the planning of your Chicago Prom.

So where do we begin?  When is the right time to start thinking prom?  The correct answer would one year prior to the date. There are several things that will need to be taken care of that time.  Listed below are a few steps youâ??ll want to take one year prior to your Chicago Prom eventâ?¦â?¦

• Choose prom committee members and create sub-committees.  Without the prom committee there would be no prom, so having the right leaders on the committee can often make or break your event.  Your Chicago Prom committee should be made up of advisors and various student volunteers.
• Set a realistic budget.  Creating a realistic budget is a very important step in planning a prom.  Youâ??ll want to begin by collecting the most detailed information on how much each element will cost.  This will give you a good idea for how much to budget for.  Youâ??ll then want to take things into account like how much money will be coming from fundraising and from sponsors.   From there you can then determine how many tickets youâ??ll need to sell to break even for the event.
• Set the date.  Setting a date for your event can be very difficult.  Youâ??ll want to take things into account like holidays, school activities, sporting events, and even neighboring schoolâ??s prom dates.  Youâ??ll want to choose a date that coincides with all of those things.  Nine times out of ten you probably you wonâ??t be able to please everyone with the selected date. 
• Choose you location/venue.  Youâ??ve successfully created a budget and selected a date now itâ??s time to book a venue.  When choosing a venue youâ??ll want to find a facility that will be able to hold your crowd comfortably.  Youâ??ll also want to look into food and catering options at those venues.  If youâ??re planning on having entertainment and dancing, will the venue be able to accommodate those needs?  As you search for venues youâ??ll notice a lot of reception halls prefer not to host school proms on Saturday evenings because they can conflict with their high priority wedding dates.  Make sure you confirm your venue early as the longer you wait the harder itâ??ll be to settle on the right place.

After youâ??ve done all the steps above youâ??re well on your way to creating a successful Chicago prom, you can now relax and have the next couple months off before the next batch of planning begins.  Around 8 months before your prom youâ??ll want to pick up with the committee meetings again and begin the next stages.

• Choose a theme.  Choosing a prom theme often can be one of the most important decisions your prom committee will make.  Choosing the right theme can make your prom stand out from others in the past and can be that key component in creating a memorable night.  When choosing a theme youâ??ll want to think of the mood youâ??d like to portray that night.  Youâ??ll want to take into consideration whether youâ??d like to portray a fun mood, romantic mood, or even a mysterious mood.  A good Chicago prom theme should revolve around an innovative title, unique decorations, and a treasured song.  This is when youâ??ll want a lot of input from your committee members.
• Discuss fundraising opportunities.   Fundraising is very important in planning a Chicago prom and should never be overlooked.  After adding up the total expenses and dividing it by the number of students attending the event the cost per ticket can many times be rather expensive.  Students are usually aware that prom isnâ??t cheap so fundraisers are often appreciated.  There are hundreds of fundraising ideas available on the internet and you should utilized them when planning your event.
• Book your Disc Jockey.  This is another crucial and overlooked step that many donâ??t spend a lot of time on.  The success of your event a lot of times rides on the music thatâ??s to be played and the DJ thatâ??s playing it.  There are hundreds of Chicago DJ companies and only a handful of good ones.  Make sure you spend some time when selecting your entertainment.  Prices can vary greatly; most Chicago Prom DJs are priced around $1,000 and go up from there.  Youâ??ll want to hire an experienced disc jockey that specializes in prom entertainment, not just your average wedding DJ.
• Begin discussing decoration ideas.   Now is the time when youâ??ll want to start talking decorations.  Youâ??ll want to choose decorations that revolve around your theme for the evening.  As you plan for you Chicago Prom youâ??ll be surprised as to all the decorations available out there.  You can always buy pre-assembled decorations, but theyâ??ll cost you.  Talk with your committee members and see what they can come up with on their own.  This can help save on the decoration costs.  A lot of schools in Chicago have actually cut back on their decorations and have invested their money into the dinner and the entertainment.  This may be an route youâ??d like to take.

Youâ??ve now completed most of the important steps towards planning your Chicago Prom.  We recommend waiting about 2 or 3 months prior to your prom before you begin with the next steps. 

• Order invitations, programs, party items, and tickets.  Now is the time when youâ??ll want to send out for these important items.  It can sometimes take a few weeks to get things printed so be sure to get your final work to the printers before itâ??s too late.  Youâ??ll also want to order your royalty party items like crowns, sashes, tiaras, and etc.
• Begin your advertising campaign.   Youâ??ll want to start hyping the excitement of your Chicago prom.  You may want to consider hanging posters, placing ads in the school newspapers, hand our flyers, and/or even run commercials on your student radio station.
• Book a photographer.  At this time youâ??ll want to finalize your photographer.  Youâ??ll want to decide how pictures will be taken that night and where in the venue will they run their operation.  Often times schools will use their yearbook photographers for the miscellaneous photos and then hire another professional photographer for portraits.  Youâ??ll want to consider several options with your prom committee.

The time has finally arrived and itâ??s now 2 weeks prior to your event.  Itâ??s crunch time and there are a few other details thatâ??ll need to be taken care ofâ?¦.

• Send out your invitations and start selling your tickets.  Choose a central location in your school to setup a ticket sales booth.  Make sure the kids are aware of this location.  You may want to sell tickets at normal prices for the first week and then raise the price as the event draws nearer.  This will encourage immediate ticket sales and will prevent students from holding off until the last day to purchase their tickets.
• Confirm your vendors.  Now is the time when you should finalize all the details with your venue, DJ, caterer, and photographer.  Youâ??ll want to make sure everyoneâ??s timeline is laid out the same and there arenâ??t any conflicting schedules.  Youâ??ll also want to confirm your theme song with your Chicago Prom DJ.  Donâ??t forget to call your chaperones as too!
• Setup a schedule for decorating your venue.  Youâ??ll want to assign committee members the task of decorating the venue.  Make sure you confirm times with the venue and they are ok with you hanging decorations.  Youâ??ll want to take time and read through any instructions kits that came with your decorations.  Make sure all the pieces are included in your kits and figure out the estimated time itâ??ll take to set them all up.
• Hold nominations for prom court.  This job usually falls under your job description as well.  Youâ??ll want to decide how nominations will be made and who will conduct them at the event.

After youâ??ve completed the above steps you should be well on your way to create a successful Chicago Prom.  As you can see a lot of work and time goes into planning a big event like this.  When itâ??s all said in done though, the students you work with will remember this night for the rest of their lives.

Stevie Dee
http://www.articlesbase.com/teenagers-articles/planning-your-chicago-prom-event-706688.html

Wedding is really a big day in everybodyâ??s life. Isnâ??t it? The ultimate credit goes not only to bride and groom but the share of credit gets distributed into many different persons concerned for wedding ceremony. Wedding is very religious ceremony that needs to be performed with correct rights and rituals. Right from wedding dress to wedding invitation everything is so pleasing and pompous in its own way. Before the wedding ceremony takes place the first primary task to fulfill is to invite all the guest and relatives to attain your wedding. Wedding invitation cards is the first impression which holds and reveals a lit bit scenario of your big day â?? wedding. You need to pay equal attention towards the wording and etiquette of wedding invitation cards.

Initially, your mind would be just blank about the type, size or to classify appropriately your wedding invitation cards. You are always free to take guide from any expert card printing dealer or the best pal â?? Internet is always there to provide the detailed source. You can also invite by sending an e-mail or just by a phone call but that sounds too formal and that too for our closed one relatives. So the best and lovely way is to invite your loved ones dear guest by sending an invitation card. The first priority of choosing of the words should be of the couple who are going to tie up in marriage relationship. They (couple) should be the one to finalize everything in order to suit their requirement.

First step is to decide the wording on invitation card so as to give tranquility to their viewerâ??s eyes. The main purpose of wedding invitation is to let guests know the particular details with accurate information. You should be ensured enough that the wedding invitation card does not have any mistakes or omission which gives bad impression. The foremost thing that you need to take care of is of wordings. Wordings can be simple which makes your task more easily and swift and that too with diligence. The first part can be said an introductory part with some inviting lines, itâ??s quite a pretty straight forward task. You can describe the wording for wedding invitation card in some different ways like traditional, modern, and free style. But equally different approach needs to be done for types of bride and groom hosting. A traditional invitation sometimes just messed up the things which may result into inconvenience. If the wedding venue is located at some awkward place which is not known by too much of people then it is advisable to figure (map) out the place accurately.

Thus, wedding invitation wording has acquired great importance and especially in wedding season. You should go in a proper order rather than going in a haphazard way and that too when the question is of your marriage or any of your closed ones marriage. You have to follow invitation wording and etiquette so as to spruce up nicely in your wedding invitation card.

Nancy Smith
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/wedding-reception-invitation-wording-707298.html

Whatâ??s the best way for a man to make a lasting impression on a woman? Recent consumer research shows that the answer to making a memorable impact is right under his noseâ?? through flowers. In fact, the study shows that 92% of women can remember the last time they received flowers, and 89% say receiving flowers makes them feel special.

Giving great floral gifts, however, still remains a mystery to most men. To help them out, author and TV host Rebecca Cole provides guidance on giving females flowers.

â??Flowers are a sensual gift that can express any emotion so simply â?? with just a little knowledge and a phone call to the florist.â?

Cole offers advice to guys on:

How to send just the right message to the woman in his life â?? a new girlfriend, that special someone, Mom or a good friend.

• The New Thing. This emotion may be the most difficult for a man to express, so Cole provides style advice for the guy who wants to show his new romantic interest exactly how he feels. â??A passionate arrangement is filled with hot pinks, oranges, reds and golds. Add a thoughtful card to help communicate just the right sentiment,â? says Cole.
• The Real Deal. Flowers are intimately â?? and internationally â?? linked with the art of romance, and for good reason says Cole. â??As relationships grow, flowers become symbols of different events and milestones in our lives together. Take note of her favorite flowers â?? the varieties at your wedding, flowers you sent her when you first started dating or the ones she buys for herself. Those will have great meaning and impact.â?
• Leading Ladies. â??No woman â?? especially moms, grandmas and sisters â?? should live without a little TLC,â? says Cole. A fabulous flowering plant or a garden-style arrangement with greens and soft pastel hues â?? no matter what the flower â?? will send the message that you care.
• The Gal Pal. â??Flowers that show youâ??re thinking of someone, but not in a sensual way, have anatural, just-picked feeling,â? says Cole. She advises to ask for a selection of garden-style flowers or a bright bold color palette that is fun and whimsical. A basket with a mix of flowering and green plants delivered to her door or office is also a sure fire winner.

What are the three top design styles that men can ask for with confidence:

Research shows that 96% of women like to receive flowers when theyâ??re not expecting them. â??Guys should know that they donâ??t have to wait for a special occasion to give flowers,â? Cole says. â??Make an occasion by sending flowers to the woman in your life, just because. Theyâ??ll never forget it.â?

Cole offers advice for men willing to try something trendy. She suggests these three top design styles that men can ask for with confidence:

• Monobotanic. Arrangements featuring only one type of flower (such as all roses, tulips, lilies or iris) are in style and may even include different colors of the same flower in the vase or container.
• Monochromatic. Pick a color, any color and stick with it! If her favorite color is pink, for example, ask your florist for a fresh bouquet of different flowers in the same color range.
• Bunches of Texture. Ask your florist to select complementary flowers of various textures to place in bunches in an elegant glass container. This unique look has a bold, contemporary feel and will surely provide the â??wowâ? factor.
• Need to find a florist? Check Online Florist in your area or just search on internet.
• Donâ??t know what to say on the card? Check for Creative quotes messages for every occasion. 

A Guyâ??s Checklist of Things to Remember

• Be Spontaneous. You donâ??t have to wait for a special occasion to give flowers. In fact, most women say â??no reasonâ? is the best reason to get flowers.
• Size Doesnâ??t Matter. Trust your florist to help you send an arrangement that is appropriate for the occasion. Bouquets both big and small can make a bold statement. Itâ??s the sentiment that makes the impact.
• Score Big Points. Surprise her by sending a bouquet to her office, and see how much attention youâ??ll get because of the attention she got.
• Relax. Flowers donâ??t have to mean commitment. Women know when an arrangement simply means that you care.

â??The most important thing to remember is that you simply cannot go wrong with flowers,â? said Cole. â??Your florist is there to help, but youâ??ll get all the credit.â?

Flower Guru
http://www.articlesbase.com/gifts-articles/guys-guide-to-giving-flowers-716671.html

My in-laws are giving me a shower (which I am very grateful for). Although I thought they went a bit overboard with the guest list, I realize it wasn’t my choice and just let them do their thing. I did, however, make sure they received a copy of the wedding guest list and told them to be sure they don’t invite anyone they didn’t have invited to the wedding. Turns out, the shower invites are already mailed and they did invite 2 people to the shower who were not invited to the wedding…they say they should have been on the wedding list. I made sure to have them check the wedding list before invites went out and asked them many times if they were forgetting anyone. I was given the ‘go ahead’ to mail wedding invites…and those two were not on my list. They aren’t immediate family and I’ve never heard their names or met them in 7 years…they’re his dead grandpa’s cousin’s children (we think). What would you do about this???
Yes, two people aren’t that big of a deal (but it really translates to 4 people with their guests…that’s $130 added to the caterer). And…this isn’t the first thing like this that’s been an issue. I fought with them about my wedding party, and about having their whole family at the rehearsal dinner and none of mine.

I’d stand firm that they aren’t invited to the wedding, as long as your fiance’ is agreeable to that. Have your 2bhubby explain to his parents that the guest list was finalized, and they shouldn’t have invited these people to the shower. Now that it’s done and they’re invited to the shower, there’s nothing you can really do about it, but that still doesn’t mean you have to change your wedding guest list because of your in-laws mistake.

Hey

I always imagined a small wedding of about 150-200 people but my parents are like those people that know everyone. i’m an only child and the youngest in my family from both sides so this wedding is going to be on a grand scale. My parents are inviting everyone they know as well as people who hate me.

It’s horrible and out of my control. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful but the wedding list has reached sky high. I don’t even know about 75% of the people and of those invited some actually really dislike me and yet they are going to come to my wedding.

What should i do? I don’t wanna hurt my parents feeling but i want a small, memorable and intimate wedding not a circus. I know they always wanted this but it’s my day too.

Please help…..

My parents are the same way & I also have always wanted a small wedding & so from the beginning of planning our wedding I nicely reminded my parents that this is my wedding, not theirs, & I don’t want to feel obligated to invite all their personal friends there who don’t even know me. They agreed that I was right & things have gone smoothly, with no pressure to invite their circle of friends.

You really need to tell your parents how you feel & explain your reasons. Remind them that this is your wedding day & you’d like to keep things on the smaller side, with a more personal feel. Hopefully they will be understanding. Try to compromise with them and make sure that they run names by you before writing them on the final guest list. Talk about each person & discuss why/why not they should be invited. This is really the only way to please everyone. Good luck, and don’t let it stress you out too much, there are other things to worry about!

I’m looking to order some wedding programs. They contain three pages to fill. so i need to know what all goes in it that would fill the three pages.

I have a very small bridal party, 1moh, 1bm, 1jmoh, 2fg, 1rb(g).

you would have the names and position of each person in the bridal party.
you would also recognize the parents and any other special family members
you need to mention your officiant and if they are religious what church they are affiliated with
the you do a run down of the ceremony itself, any readings, songs, music, procession and recessional songs and order.
you also mention what is being read/sang and who is doing it, as well as mentioning any musicians you have for the wedding.

Good luck!

A lot of couples will want to save money on their wedding. This is probably because of the fact that a wedding can sometimes be very expensive. In fact, it will be more essential to save money if the couple has a really tight budget. As a result, you will need to find various ways to save more. You should also realize that you will be having a new life after your marriage. To this end you will need some cash. It will not be a good idea to be in debt when you start your new life.

In fact, there are a lot of ways for you to spend less on your wedding. You will need to consider various issues in order to do so. You will need to keep your budget in mind when you are planning for your wedding. You will be able to save money if you can really do so.

In order to save money, the first thing you need to consider is your wedding date. If it is possible, you should not be planning for an event on Saturdays. This is because the rent of the venue can be more expensive. In fact, other services can also be more expensive on Saturdays. It will be a lot better for you to have your big day on weekdays such as Thursday. As a matter of fact, having it on Fridays can also be an expensive choice. Yet, it is very important for you to think about your guests when you are making your decision on wedding day. Though you would like to save more money, you will still need to make sure that your guests will be available. They can be extremely busy on weekdays.

There are also a lot of ways for you to save money on your wedding dress. The first one is that you should not go for the idea of purchasing a new wedding dress. You may want to rent one if you would like to save money. If you really want to purchase one, you can try to see if there are some discount items in the bridal shops. Purchasing a second hand wedding dress can also be a good idea. Yet, the best situation will be that you can wear the gown your mother wore when she got married. This will make the dress or gown more meaningful and at the same time you will be able to save money.

When your wedding invitation is concerned, you can of course trying to see if there are some discount items. Yet this is not the only way for you to save more. You should not go for some very sophisticated design. If it is possible, you will need to adapt the idea of DIY. You do not need to spend a lot if you can create the invitation card yourself.

You should also think about your reception. In most cases, a barbeque reception on the beach will be less expensive. If you do not mind having an informal wedding, a beach wedding can just be perfect to this end.

TM Lung
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/wedding-planning-and-money-saving-tips-715733.html