Nov
18
Some of the most exciting ceremonies have been performed during cruise ship weddings and many cruise lines have them as an option. Friends and family can join in the fun and stay for the entire cruise or disembark at the conclusion of the ceremony before the couple heads out to sea to start their honeymoon. Planning will be needed as many times cruise ship weddings cannot be legally performed at sea and some countries may not recognize the legality of the wedding if performed in international waters.
Cruise ship operators are more than willing to work with couple who want cruise ship weddings and will allow family and friends on board the ship a few hours before they sail so the wedding can take place on deck. In some instances the captain can officiate at the ceremony and in others clergy of the couples’ choosing is invited aboard to perform the ritual. At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, the guests leave the ship and the couple can stay on board if their honeymoon is aboard the vessel.
There have been times when a couple have experienced cruise ship weddings while in a port of call on foreign soil but in many instances a civil ceremony was held prior to leaving their home country. Following the laws of the land of the port of call, the couples can experience cruise ship weddings in foreign waters or at high sea.
Marriages At Sea Start Life With Romance
For many couple experiencing cruise ship weddings offer the type of romance only dreamed about. They can walk up the gang plank as an engaged couple and when the ship sets sail, they are husband and wife. Captains on some ships are authorized to perform the ceremonies in some countries and with the proper preparations the couple can be wed anywhere on the seas.
The laws of the country claiming sovereignty over the waters in which the wedding takes place will have to be followed, unless the couple held a ceremony at home and the cruise ship wedding is simply a repeat for the sake of the environment. The couple can usually have access to different parts of the ship if the appropriate arrangements have been made.
In rare instances the people attending cruise ship weddings will choose to stay on the ship as passengers, joining the couple in celebrating their first days as a married couple. In these cases the reception may tend to last for several days, instead of the usually few hours.
Nov
16
Famous Celebrity Weddings
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Weddings are usually expensive events that cost up to several thousand dollars. This estimate is just for ordinary people, when it comes to celebrity weddings money is usually no problem. There are so many notable weddings of celebrities these days that it is difficult to pick the ones that really stand out in the recent years.
Grace Kelly Celebrity Wedding
One of the most, if not the most, noteworthy and fairy tale like celebrity weddings of the century is that of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier of Monaco. The reason why this is the biggest celebrity wedding of all time is because it is not every wedding day that a beauty really marries a Prince. The fairy tale like story was punctuated by a beautiful traditional wedding in the Prince’s country.
Castle Themed Celebrity Weddings
These days, celebrity weddings are either carried out in secrecy or flaunted to the world. The current trend for celebrity weddings are to wed in a foreign land in a romantic castle. Many celebrities have followed this trend including David Beckham and Posh Spice, Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith, Joey Fatone and Kelly Baldwin, Guy Ritchie and Madonna and of course real royals had the option of getting married in their own countries’ grandest churches and having the receptions in their castles.
Other famous celebrity weddings are usually held at equally famous hotels and resorts and far away island retreats. Many prefer getting married in exotic beaches or romantic resorts. In celebrity weddings, the couple getting married usually makes it appoint to avoid the prying eyes of the paparazzi. Many efforts have been made to thwart these photographers and news reporters from taking pictures and getting inside the venue.
Although, some celebrity weddings eventually end in divorce, many still hold on to their vows and try to make their marriages work. Many celebrities have been married several times over. One most notable is Elizabeth Taylor who got married several times, twice to the same guy.
Today celebrity weddings are sometimes just a quick trip to Las Vegas for an elopement or a simple civil ceremony. On the other hand, many celebrities also wish to show the world and their guests that they can have a wedding production of their own. The gowns are usually designer-made and the food is also catered by the best in the industry. Most wedding giveaways are uniquely their own and often inspired by the humor and love that the couple have for each other.
Nov
13
Theme Weddings Are a Unique Way to Celebrate Your Wedding
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You have recently become engaged, and once the excitement has subside a little, the next step is to start planning the wedding! You have a variety of different options at your disposal when it comes to planning your wedding, but one way to make it especially memorable for everyone involved is to have a theme wedding!
Holiday Weddings Make for Wonderful Theme Weddings
Say, for example, that you and your fiancé love the holiday season, and Christmas most of all. Thus, why not celebrate the holiday season and each other by having a Christmas-themed wedding! It is important to note that you should probably not have the wedding right on Christmas or Christmas Eve, since loved ones might have other plans.
So, it is a good idea to have your Christmas-themed wedding a week or two before Christmas. Now, the next step is thinking about a unique way to arrive at the wedding. If, for example, that time of the years is always snowy, consider arriving in a sleigh! The sleigh can be decorated with red and gold ribbons for a festive effect.
The same can be done for the wedding decorations. Christmas is a holiday that lends itself well to lovely decorations, so it will certainly be easy to decorate the reception area in for the themed wedding! For example, if you are having the reception in one big room, get four Christmas trees, and place one at each corner. Decorate each of the trees with white wedding ornaments.
Another thing you will need to consider is how the bridesmaids and groomsmen should look. It is important that they each match in some way. An interesting idea is to have the groomsmen wear red velvet vests under their black tuxedos and ties, and the bridesmaids wear red velvet dresses.
Of course, you will have to think about the overall climate in your area, since velvet can tend to be very hot. Also, if there is not any snow on the ground, then you will have to rethink the sleigh idea. Thus, you need to have other alternatives available, and that can easily be done with the proper research.
For more information on themed weddings in general, begin by going to your local bookstore and getting various wedding planner magazines. These magazines will be very helpful to you, as they can provide links to websites that you might not have found otherwise. So, have patience, and enjoy planning your wedding - a themed wedding that is sure to be memorable!
Nov
12
Poems For Weddings Can Speak Volumes
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There are many occasions where simple words cannot convey true feelings and weddings are one of those times. Poetry has always been considered the language of love and some couples are either forgoing the traditional wedding toast in favor of reciting poems for weddings, writing their own or finding one that expresses their true feelings about getting married to the special partner. Poetry, for many is not limited to the bride and groom as poems have been written and recited to convey the thought between the parents and their children as well.
Poems for Vows
Some couple are also using favorite poems for weddings as their wedding vows during the ceremony or during the service to offer words of love and commitment. It is also appropriate for poetry to be recited at wedding showers and during prayer services prior to the wedding ceremony. In some instances a couple mat write their own rhymes about their future life together and others will find already penned poems for weddings to share with others.
Saying just the right thing during the wedding or ceremony can go a long way towards setting the stage for their married life. Remembering their poems for weddings can even help couples get over anger in stressful times. Many will have their poems engraved on a plaque and hung in their home as a reminded of the promises made at the beginning.
Lot of Love Songs Began As Poetry
Rhyming words is an art form all its own and many love songs include rhyming lyrics, possibly beginning as a poem before being set to music. When looking for the perfect poems for weddings do not forget the many songs that have been played and by reciting the lyrics, they can serve as poems for weddings between the couple. For those lacking the talent to find the right words to say, this can be a huge help.
When considering writing poems for weddings, especially your own, make sure you write it down and recite it often. Some times the words will flow freely forming the perfect poetry with which feelings can be expressed. Other time, by going back over the words there may be others that offer a deeper meaning.
Even with poems for weddings it pays to practice reciting them and there is no shame in reading from a paper at the reception or even during the church service. After all a lot of time and effort goes into writing poems for weddings and there is no reason to mess up the moment by forgetting the words.
Oct
23
Plan An Unusual Wedding
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Gone are the days when people get married in one specific way. The traditional wedding still consists of the white wedding dress, the church service, and the reception after the ceremony. However, you and your significant other have discussed it, and neither one of you want to have a traditional wedding. Thus, you need some unusual wedding ideas!
It’s All About the Location
When it comes to unusual weddings, the first thing that you need to do is pick the location. The more unusual the location, the more unusual the wedding! For example, if the two of you are the athletic types, you might want your unusual wedding to be a bit more extreme. For example, if the two of you know how to skydive, you might have the ceremony on the plane, and then when you are officially married, you can celebrate the moment by skydiving out the plane!
Have Your Wedding Reflect You
Some people want their unusual wedding location to truly reflect who they are as a couple. For example, if both people like to ski, they might have their unusual wedding atop their favorite snow covered mountain! Then, one the ceremony is over, they might celebrate by skiing down the mountain!
It should be noted that while you two as a couple might have an unusual wedding idea that you think works for you, it might not work for your families. They might be more traditional, and want to see you married in a traditional setting. However, you will have to gently remind them that it is your decision as a couple as to how you want to get married.
Thus, perhaps you can consider having a compromise. For example, the two of you might elope and have the unusual wedding that the two of you agreed upon, and then after your honeymoon return home to have a small traditional ceremony for your families. It really all has to do with how much money you have available.
Get More Ideas
For more unusual wedding ideas, you can always consult wedding magazines. While they do generally focus on more traditional weddings, they sometimes do have features on more unusual weddings as well. They also might have contact information on various wedding packages that you two might like.
Of course, the internet is also very helpful when it comes to getting unusual wedding ideas. Whatever you choose to do, make sure that it is within you budget, as well as is safe! You are sure to find the perfect wedding ceremony for you with the proper research.