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136493521 e2e8606b36 m The Dos Do Nots, And Maybes Of Having Children At Your Wedding

Children and Weddings, a likely combination these days.


Most of the romantic and ideal wedding scenes we have seen in movies involve cute and huggable children. However, being the jolly, innocent and fun creatures that they are, most often, weddings, at least in the movies, involving children turn out to be hilarious and disastrously funny.


We know that children are always seeking fun and will not stop to entertain themselves during boring hours. Children can not easily cope up and comprehend the fun adults have on weddings. The occasion can be very boring to them.


When children get bored, they usher in trouble to adults. They can roam around, throw cakes at people, fight with other kids or ruin things. These are fun to them, but can be nightmares to adults, especially to brides and grooms during weddings.


Children and invitations


Admit it. The sad reality is that more and more brides, and grooms as well, do not like the idea that children will be coming over to their weddings.


Just the thought of crying children and children messing up with her gown and that of the bride’s maids make several brides throw up. Another sad fact is that some parents are not very sensitive to the issue. They could not think and understand how a bride could dislike cute and loveable kids in her wedding.


Wedding etiquette books and guides have it that the best way to exclude children to the occasion is to mention it in the invitations.


According to most wedding etiquette books, brides and grooms who dislike kids around their weddings can do two things: one, do not mention kids’ names in the invites; and two, spread the word that children are not wanted in the wedding.


The second option can be brutal, but it is nicer than having to control kids’ tantrums and annoying acts during weddings.


Because not all people understand and know wedding etiquettes, it is advisable that at some occasions, the couple should be straight forward to inform the guests before hand that the wedding would involve an adult reception.


Frankly telling parents-guests that kids will not be welcome in the wedding can also be a viable option. For some, the gesture will not be that polite, but practicality will tell other wise. Every bride and groom wants solemnity for their much- awaited moments. Understand that.


Another tactic to exclude children in wedding invitations is to mention the number of seats reserved for a particular guest. For example, Mr and Mrs Winterburg are reserved only two seats at the reception. That means, that Mr and Mrs Winterburg’s five kids do not have places in the wedding. They should know that.


If the guests still fall clueless and insist on bringing along their children with them, call them before the wedding and explain why children should not be attending the wedding. Educate them a little about wedding etiquettes.


Wedding etiquettes for children’s parents


For parents, if it is not mentioned in the wedding invitation that children are not allowed to attend the wedding, and the couple and hosts did not call to emphasize the idea, then it is safe to assume that you could tag along your children.


However, be informed and bear in mind the simple wedding etiquettes for parents. You would not want to ruin the wedding just because your kid suddenly threw an act or suddenly threw a tantrum.


Assume the position of the bride and the groom. Think of how you would feel if you were on their shoes, and children are creating scenes at your wedding. It would not be pretty and cute, right?


Make the initiative to leave your kids at home, if you can help it, when you attend the wedding. They could play around the house or watch the television or do their stuff at home. They might get bored throughout the wedding ceremony and spoil everything.


For those helplessly take along children with them on weddings, wedding etiquette experts advise you to make the most of the opportunity. In other words, make the occasion a venue or time for teaching the kids of simple and practical wedding etiquettes.


Make the occasion a teachable moment by informing the kid that he or she should behave through out the occasion just like how to adult guests behave.


This will be the best teaching occasion to shoe the kids how to act during weddings, or train them about some table and social manners.


Moreover, wedding etiquettes tell us to learn from each wedding. For the couple, on how to be good hosts. For guests, on how to be good guests and for parents to be good teachers to their kids who are incidentally, also attending the wedding.

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2713017659 ba887d4e7f m Is a Destination Wedding Right For You? The Advantages and Disadvantages of Having a Destination Wedding

Nowadays, destination weddings have become a popular choice for nuptials. More couples choose to move away from their hometown and get married in a whole new different setting. There are many reasons to choose a destination wedding. Many couples look at destination weddings as an opportunity to make their own rules for the wedding. They are taking advantage of celebrating the start of their new life together as well as enjoying a relaxing vacation away from home.

Like anything in life, destination weddings have its advantages and disadvantages. It is the couple’s decision if they want to have their dream wedding in an exotic place like Thailand or just a neighboring state like Phoenix, Arizona. Here are some pros and cons that will help you make up your mind if a destination wedding is really right for you.

• Advantages of destination weddings

The best reason to have a destination wedding is the flexibility of the wedding. The couple is able to make decisions based on what they want compared to a traditional wedding which oftentimes involves a lot of necessities. You are also able to save on flowers, rentals and professional services because destination wedding locations usually offer these services all in one place. If you are planning to hold your wedding in Arizona, a wedding photography Phoenix will be readily available for you.

Destination weddings also provide you with quality time with your closest friends and family. You will be able to spend time with them after the wedding because there are plenty of fun activities accessible in your wedding destination location. Some destination weddings take place in private islands or beaches where friends and family can go snorkeling, kayaking or simply frolic under the sun.

Destination weddings can help you save on money, time and effort. Many resorts offer inclusive rates that include air fare, suites and activities for the price of one. Some of them also offer full wedding planning so you will not need to worry about anything else.

• Disadvantages of destination weddings

If you are planning a destination wedding in a foreign country or another state, a few complications with marriage license may arise. Most countries have strict laws pertaining to weddings. Marriage ceremonies held in your destination wedding location may not be recognized legally at home.

Another problem for far-away locations is the possibility of some guests not being able to attend because of the travel expenses or difficulty of getting off work. Also older guests may not be able to take a trip so far away from home. This will definitely be a loss because you will not be able to spend your special day with the people who matter to you most.

Ultimately, after weighing the advantages and disadvantages of having a destination wedding, it really depends on the couple if they still want to have one. The planning process in destination weddings like choosing the ceremony venue or hiring a wedding photography in Phoenix will not be an easy task but you just need to figure out your priorities and preferences. If you do decide to have a destination wedding, you should take careful considerations all the details and do a lot of planning and research. The earlier you begin planning for your wedding, the greater chance you will be able to have the perfect destination wedding you have been dreaming of.

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A sponsored wedding is not a new concept but a practical one. As the cost of weddings increase so does the realization of sponsorship. What does sponsorship actually mean? It can be as simple as getting a 70% discount on the purchase of invitations or as involved as a large cash injection of $10,000. So why would someone discount or for that matter give cash when they don’t even know the wedding couple. It is commonly referred to as “cross promotion” where you bring on common interest partners that tastefully share in the success of your wedding day or event.

Most sponsors are looking to somehow tie their products or services in with the event itself. Like any advertiser the end product must be to heighten the awareness of the Sponsor and their level of participation in the event. Such as, if a Sponsor gave you 70% off of a service that would have cost you $1900 , the level of participation for that Sponsor is $1330 ( which is your net savings). Now the question is, how do you give that value back to the Sponsor ? This can be done in many different ways but the main objective to remember is the level of awareness the Sponsor has traded in services. Such as offering the Sponsor advertising opportunities on a web site specifically set up for the event, a combination of print and web, tie in to a press junket ( a theme pre-event gathering where press are invited ), or many other combinations. For more information on wedding sponsorship visit www.sponsoryourwedding.com

Brian Leslie is CEO of “The Wedding Sponsors”, a company which provides sponsorship services to wedding couples looking to save money on their “big day” The author of this article, Leslie, has spent many years in Film Industry as an Executive Producer specializing in cross promotion and financing.

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