By Betty Seymore
The maid of honor is usually someone who is very near and dear to the bride’s heart. It will usually be a sister, or a very close friend. This person will know a lot about the bride, maybe even some things that her own parent’s don’t know about. Being the maid of honor at someone’s wedding is a wonderful privilege, so don’t miss your chance to help make this the most memorable day in the bride’s life.
You can make the maid of honor wedding toast memorable in many different ways. You can use humor or sentiment but either way you should entertain the crowd and touch the bride’s heart. The downloadable ebook “You Can Be a Wedding MC” is filled with information you can use to make your speeches fun to listen to.
Start out with a funny story about the bride and yourself to share with guests. It might be a story that happened in childhood, an embarrassing moment, or even an instance where the bride helped you in some way, or was a big part of your life. Just use one story and take the speech from there. Avoid using multiple stories because the speech should be short and sweet. You want to avoid people getting bored because the speech is taking too long.
The maid of honor wedding toast is a very important part of any wedding so you should not take it lightly, or show up unprepared. Make the speech memorable without stealing the thunder of the bride or her mother. Your speech is going to be very memorable to the bride so make sure that you put a lot of thought into it and don’t be surprised if she starts to tear up while you are giving it.
Getting cold feet at the thought of being wedding emcee? Terrified of being asked to make a toast? Betty Seymore can help! Betty writes for PlanningForAWeddingInfo.Com. She provides informative articles on all things wedding-related, including maid of honor wedding toast. Check out the site today for free tips and more!
Your Maid of Honor plays a very important role in making your wedding special. Our collection of personalized and practical maid of honor wedding gifts can help you thank her. Great for travel or to use at home or in the office. Your Maid of Honor will remember your wedding for years to come.
by Betty Seymore
If the bride or groom has asked you to be their master of ceremonies for their wedding, it can put a lot of pressure on you. If you haven’t done it before, or if you aren’t sure exactly what the job is, then it can be even more stressful. The role of the wedding MC (that, by the way, is short for Master of Ceremonies) is to make sure that the reception runs smoothly and everything happens at the time it’s supposed to happen. You will also be responsible for making announcements to the guests, so they are aware of what is happening. You will have to introduce guest speakers as well. Some people find that using MC jokes helps to keep everything entertaining.
MC jokes are great for keeping the crowd in stitches, but your first job is to know exactly what is going on at the wedding. Take time to find out exactly what will be happening on the day, and the time frame in which everything is happening. Spend some time speaking to the bride and groom and even the wedding planner to find out this information. Write down any information you find out so that you can keep a reference. Try rehearsing what you are going to say until you feel comfortable that you have memorized it.
If there are any names that you are going to have to introduce, and you are not sure how to pronounce the names, make sure that you ask someone. Nothing is worse or more embarrassing than standing up on that stage with the microphone and stumbling through someone’s name. If you are going to tell MC jokes, like it is recommended to do in “You Can be a Wedding MC”, make sure that none of the jokes could be offensive to anyone at all. You will be able to keep everything running smoothly.
Getting cold feet at the thought of being wedding emcee? Terrified of being asked to make a toast? Betty Seymore can help! Betty writes for PlanningForAWeddingInfo.Com. She provides informative articles on all things wedding-related, including MC jokes. Check out the site today for free tips and more!
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The MC has an important job of making sure that the wedding runs smoothly. Here is a collection of personalized MC gifts ideas to help you to say “Thank you” to your Master of Ceremonies for a job well done.
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I love a really good out of the ordinary DIY Project. Miss Mascara over at the Wedding Bee gives a great straight to the point wedding tutorial on how to create the Mossy Initials shown below. So for those of you do-it-yourselfer’s who have been looking for a simple yet elegant way to incorporate your initials into your wedding click here to get the free wedding tutorial.
- WeddingBee.com Mossy Initials Wedding Tutorial
I came across some lovely Pinwheel Crafts for the DIY Bride while browsing the net today. This Pinwheel Craft is one of the many fabulous creative ideas that can be found at Hello My Name is Heather. They make a perfect decoration for a Spring Wedding and your Flowergirl is sure to enjoy them. Click here to download the free template.
Free Pinwheel Crafts Template for the DIY Bride by HeatherBaily.Typepad.com
Wedding guests have important work to do your wedding and throughout your life together. They are there to witness the promises you’re making to one another. They come to celebrate the love that transforms your life. If you’ve chosen wisely, they will be there to support your marriage forever.
It would be nice if the wedding guest list was started with who do I want to come to my wedding. But too often the wedding guest list is started with who do I have to have at my wedding. I know you and your parents have entertainment responsibilities. But the fact is you need guests who will do the work they’re responsible for when they say that they’d love to attend your wedding! So frame the question(s) differently.
- Who are the people who have stood by me and encouraged me as I was growing up?
- Who has been with me as I slogged my way forward to this point?
- Who are the people who have been active participants in our relationship?
- Who are the people that we can’t envision a life without?
If people really are, as the saying goes, friends for a reason, a season or a lifetime, you want mostly lifetime friends at your wedding. Sprinkle the guest list with the others if you want, but the majority of your wedding guests should be those people who have already shown you that they will keep showing up.
We all have odd and quirky and sometimes difficult friends whom we love dearly. Certainly you’ll want them with you. But mostly, you want the steadfast, fun-loving, you-loving friends to celebrate this important moment and this monumental decision.
Here’s the surprising thing, I don’t care what anyone else says: You really do get to have people who will support you forever at your wedding. They’ll be thrilled by your wedding service, moved by your wedding vows, dance like crazy at your reception and call you after the honeymoon to say how happy they are for you. They’ll show up in hospital rooms and at children’s parties and barbecues in the back yard. They’re your friends. Gather them ’round, and get married!
About the Author Ann Keeler Evans
Bottom Line?: Give your relationship the chance it deserves to succeed wildly, against all odds! After all, you deserve it. Your relationship deserves it! And now I’d like to invite you to sign up to receive 2 free templates for creating the wedding ceremony of your dreams, the wedding vows of your heart and the marriage of a lifetime: http://annkeelerevans.org/weddings/free
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Lovely collection of simply elegant candle wedding favors ideas. Candle wedding favors are perfect for couples who want themed, novelty or personalized favors that are practical and cost effective. Many of our candle favors start at only $1.00.
by Bobette Kyle-Wagner
As you begin choosing a favorite wedding gown style, you will notice a selection of tiaras in most bridal shops. They sparkle, shine, and practically cry out to be modeled. Most brides-to-be cannot resist trying on at least a few of them. Before you make a final choice, however, first understand a few things about the best way to wear a wedding-day tiara.
Tiaras Come in Different Styles
Say the word “tiara” and most of us think of the stereotypical princess tiara — rhinestones or crystals set in silver or white gold, gaily twinkling to a filigreed, front-and-center point. In reality, there are many variations. Pearl tiaras, with many designs of mixed pearls and crystals, are available. And they are not all set in silver. You can buy yellow gold or gold-plated tiaras, too.
The tiara’s shape can vary as well. You can choose a headband style to hug your hair — with one, two, or three bands — or an inverted v-band to sit on your forehead. There are also crown-like designs that are a more uniform width than the classical princess styles (and may require a wider hairstyle than peaked versions).
Combs and Bands
Tiara construction can also vary. These different constructions dictate how you secure the tiara to your head. Some tiaras have small combs attached on each side, near the end of the bands, to more easily secure the tiara from the sides. Others — called comb tiaras — are mounted on a larger, single comb, so you can slip the comb backward into your hair from the front. Still others are made with loops at the end, or plain bands so you can use your hair or hairpins to hold the tiara in place. Take into account your hairstyle and which type of design will be easier to hold in place when choosing your tiara.
A Princess, Beauty Queen, or Bride? It’s About Emphasis.
Princesses and beauty queens wear their tiaras on display, predominantly as a status symbol. It is all about what (not who) they are. A wedding, on the other hand, is about the bride herself, not the status of being a Missus. For that reason, a bride’s tiara is given a different emphasis than that of a princess or beauty queens. A bridal tiara accents the bride’s ensemble. If you compare Princess Diana of Wales’ wedding photos to official photos of her wearing the Spencer Family Tiara, for example, you can see the difference between Princess Diana and bride Diana (for photos, go to images.google.com and type in Diana Spencer Tiara). On her wedding day, the tiara was worn as an accessory, surrounded by the tremendous veil. When worn in an official capacity as a symbol of her status, the tiara was much more obvious.
Aside from surrounding a tiara with a veil, the way you wear the headpiece can also make the difference between accent piece and centerpiece. Balanced atop one’s head, the tiara is a showpiece, drawing attention to itself. Integrated into the hairdo, it becomes part of the ensemble. You can wrap the tiara around your bun or a mass of curls. Or, tilt it backwards at an angle — so it does not sit straight up — and hide the ends beneath your hair. Puff your veil or hair behind a large tiara to de-emphasize it.
Your Hairstyle Matters
Which size and type of tiara works best for you partially depends on your hairstyle. Large hair can carry a large tiara. Small hair means a smaller scale tiara. Consider the front profile. If you wear your hair in a bun, for example, your tiara may be more conspicuous set against the bun or wrapped around it, but your hair will be more conspicuous as well, balancing out the effect. The same tiara that works with the bun may be too tall for a smaller profile hairstyle. If you plan to choose an inexpensive tiara, consider buying two or more and experiment until you find the best look.
However you choose to wear your bridal tiara, consult others throughout the process. Ask your hair stylist and those who know you, but will be honest with you about their opinions. Do this and you will find a tiara the looks fabulous and reflects your personality.
Bobette Kyle-Wagner is publisher at http://www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com, a Website helping engaged couples get the most use from Internet wedding resources. The site includes online wedding tips, original articles, tutorials, and shopping sections. Read more about wedding tiaras here
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