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Flowers and their meanings

Ancient brides carried herbs instead of flowers in their bouquets to cast off evil spirits. A bride carried sage for wisdom, dill for lust and rosemary for remembrance. Rosemary would also ensure faithfulness. Brides would also carry marigolds that had been dipped in rose water. They would later eat them for their powers as an aphrodisiac.

Later flowers replaced herbs. Orange blossoms stood for happiness and fertility, ivy stood for fidelity, lilies for purity. Wheat was also used to symbolize fertility. Most often the flowers were dried and hung in the bride's new home.

Modern brides tend to carry flowers based on color and personal preference. Some still carry flowers based on their meanings. If you would like to incorporate a little more symbolism into your bouquets, here are some widely accepted flowers and their meanings.

Apple Blossom: promise
Aster: contentment
Azalea: abundance
Baby's Breath: festivity
Bachelor Button: anticipation
Black-Eyed Susan: encouragement
Camellia: graciousness
Carnation, Pink: gratitude
Carnation, White: remembrance
Chrysanthemum, White: truth
Chrysanthemum, Red: sharing
Daffodil: chivalry
Daisy: innocence
Gardenia: joy
Geranium: comfort
Ginger: pride
Gladiolus: strength of character
Holly: domestic happiness
Hyacinth: sincerity
Hydrangea: perseverance
Iris: inspiration
Ivy: fidelity
Jasmine: grace and elegance
Lilac: first love
Lily, Casablanca: celebration
Lily, Day: enthusiasm
Marigold: desire for riches
Orange Blossom: fertility
Pansy: loving thoughts
Passion Flower: passion
Peony: healing
Rose, Cream:thoughtfulness, charm, graciousness
Rose, Pink: friendship, happiness, gratitude
Rose, yellow: joy, friendship,freedom.
Rose, Red: passionate love,courage,respect
Rose, Orange: admiration,facination, enthusiasm, desire
Rose, Red & White: unity
Rose, White: purity, innocence
Star of Bethlehem: hope
Sunflower: adoration
Tulip, Pink: caring
Tulip, Red: declaration of love
Tulip, Yellow: hopelessly in love
Violet: faithfulness

Most couple will prepare some music for the wedding. They will consider the music for both the ceremony and the reception. If you would like to make your wedding more perfect, you should also plan the wedding music in advance.

When the bride is walking down the aisle, one of the most popular music to be play is probably "Here comes the bride". Of course this is only a popular choice. It does not mean that you have to follow what others usually do. In fact, the wedding music can be any kind of music you feel appropriate. As a matter of fact, some couples even choose to play rock music in the big day!

Although there is virtually no limit for you to choose the music, you should consider the issue of etiquette. Traditionally, music is only allowed at the beginning of the ceremony. It has to be a total silence when exchanging the vow. This is not difficult to understand since wedding should be something serious at the end of the day. Of course you may choose to play the music again when the guests leave the venue. The music can also act as a guide for the guests to go to the reception.

Nowadays, music is a must during the reception. Some couples will choose to hire a live band while some others may choose to hire a DJ to play the music. No matter how you make the choice, the whole idea is to heat up the atmosphere and entertain the guests. The music is even more important if you want your guests to stand up and dance!

You will need to discuss with the band or DJ on the music to be played. In fact, this will mainly depend on your wedding theme. If you are going to have a beach wedding, you could have some lovely romantic music playing softly in the Background or a Singer/singers.

Playing pop songs in the reception can also be a good idea if you do not want the wedding to be too formal. Of course you should choose the music based on your preference. There is nothing wrong to choose to play your favorite music during the reception!

Music can certainly make your guests feel good. It can be a catalyst to make the guests to start the dance and enjoy the reception. Remember, the music does not only make your guest feel great, but also make you and your spouse, as well as your family members, feel happy.

Bridal Hair

Bridal Hair

When your wedding day arrives, regardless of what colour or length your hair normally is, you will want to make it look like it’s never looked before. Deciding on which style you really want may take more planning than you think.

You may want to have a style that involves having longer hair than you have now, or maybe shorter, or maybe you want a tiara or other decoration. Maybe you fancy a different colour but are not sure which. All of these need careful consideration and preparation - leave dying your hair to the night before and you had better be prepared for getting married with orange hair!

For those brides-to-be that have an all time favourite hairstyle that they have already worn a few times before you will have more time to concentrate on what other accessories you will wear on your hair.

Finding the Perfect Hairstyle
Browse through as many bridal magazines as you can looking at all the hairstyles.
Ask close friends and family members, as well as your hairdresser, which style may suit you.
Your hairstyle should compliment your wedding dress, for example swept up hairstyles suit a backless dress whilst romantic ringlets or cascading loose curls look wonderful on a princess ball gown.
Visit the hairdresser up to six months before your special day for any treatments such as perms, cuts and colouring.
Hair grows about half an inch a month so start growing as soon as you have decided if your chosen hairstyle is to be for long hair. It's always easier to have shorter hair when it is long, than longer hair when it is short!
When booking a stylist try and get one that comes with a recommendation from friends and previous brides.
Take into consideration the texture of your hair before fully deciding on the style. What looks great in a magazine or somebody else may not look as good on you!
Choose a style that you are going to feel comfortable in. If you don’t like hair in your face and you are always pushing it away then go for a style that is tied away, keeping it tidy all day, yet at the same time elegant and classy.
Your hairstyle should compliment both your wedding dress and facial shape and of course, most importantly, make you feel beautiful!

Beauty tips for your Wedding Day

Our skin needs nourishment just as our body does and although its easy to keep the body 'fuelled' we must also remember to maintain our skin in keeping the plumpness and youthfullness we all crave!

Get into the habit of following a skincare routine, one which will last you well beyond the lead up to your wedding day. Even if you are born with perfect skin, it still needs help along the way.

Following a daily routine of skin care is simple and can be done in three easy steps. Getting into the practise of cleansing, toning and moisturising will benefit your skin for many years, as well as helping you continue to feel good about yourself.

12 months to go
Give up the junk food and replace it with fresh fruit, salads and vegetables, as this will help boost your immune system.
Start drinking the recommended daily 1.5 to 2 litres of water if you don’t do so already, as its important to keep your skin hydrated.
Start doing some exercise so that you look and feel great on the wedding day.

6 months to go
Try to make sure you start to get plenty of sleep, aim for eight hours each night, otherwise you will look tried in your wedding photographs.
If you don’t do so already start to exfoliate once or twice a week. If you are someone who has sensitive skin don’t worry there are a whole range of products available, and if you don’t like the look of them you can always make your own.
Cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day.
Use whitening toothpaste which can help to remove any unsightly stains allowing you to smile with confidence.


3 months to go
Go and have your nails done. If you bite your nails and are conscious about it, then you can always have false nails.
Moisturise your hands regularly so that they don’t dry out.
Have your eyebrows done. If you have sensitive skin you might ask if you can have them threaded rather than waxed.
The night before
Have a soak in the tub with some aromatherapy oils, as they will help you sleep

Wedding Day
It's time for your Hair and Makeover!!

Wedding Verses

A WORLD OF WAYS TO SAY I DO






Wedding Vow Examples
1)
For hearing my thoughts,
understanding my dreams,
and being my best friend...
For filling my life with music,
and loving me without end...
I do.

2)
As our marriage brings new meaning to love,
so our love brings new meaning to life.

3)
When I wake up in the morning
Sunshine's falling on my skin
And I call you up to tell you
What a happy mood I'm in

Feel the rhythm in my body
And sing is all I wanna do
I feel the day will bring me sunshine
for it's another day with you.

LOVE POEMS

If there's one face I want to see,
so beautiful, so true,
one smile that makes a difference,
to everything I do.

If there's one touch I long to feel,
one voice I long to hear,
whenever I am happy,
or just needing someone near.

If there's one joy, one love,
from which I never want to part,
it's you, my very special love,
my world, my life, my heart.