photographerinphoenix.com

This is part two in a series about different wedding traditions in various countries.

For good luck the Irish believe in the sun shining on the bride, to hear the cuckoo on the wedding morning, to see three magpies, and after the wedding ceremony it is important that a man, and not a woman, be the first to wish joy to the new bride. Some Irish people will wear a claddagh ring for a wedding ring. This ring was created by a master goldsmith. It symbolizes love, loyalty and friendship. When worn on the right hand, with the heart facing inward, means the wearers heart is unoccupied.. When the heart is facing outward, it means love is being considered. When worn on the left hand facing outward, it means the wearer is seriously committed to marry. At some Irish weddings, the groom is lifted in a chair (jaunting chair), to celebrate that he is a married man. For good luck, the newlyweds are given a horseshoe to display in their home, in the upward position. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting married is not only a commitment between two people, it is a celebration. The cost of a wedding, however, may put a damper on your celebration.

A traditional wedding is not cheap. At first glance, you may wonder how it could be so expensive. Well, the cost is in the details. Simply put, there are a surprising number of issues that you must deal with in a traditional wedding. Each of these issues, of course, Read the rest of this entry »

For most people their wedding is an exciting event.  Even though you are excited about your wedding there are many things you need to think about. Try not to stress out too much though, everything will work out just fine as long as you plan ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Upon looking at wedding photos in different countries, it made me curious of the many different cultural traditions of each country. I hope you enjoy learning about them as much as I did. Read the rest of this entry »

Most brides can quickly end up spending thousands of dollars for one special day in their life. This is fin and you want everything to be the absolutely magical for your wedding. However if there are some ways to save money then why not? It is always great to save money and still look great. Cheap bridal shoes are a good way to cut costs.

Cheap bridal shoes do not have to look cheap, old fashioned or out of style. There are Read the rest of this entry »

Their big day has nearly arrived and you still haven’t bought the couple a wedding gift yet. Well, not to worry, here are 10 wedding gift suggestions that are a little more creative than suggesting you rush off to buy them a gift voucher for the home, garden and furniture store.

1. How about a painting. Obviously selection is according to budget. Consider romantic Read the rest of this entry »

The distinctive traditions like Claddagh rings, superstitions, a special toast, as well as kilts and bagpipes make it really easy to distinguish an Irish wedding from the wedding celebrations of other countries. Let’s take a close look at some of these unique components in the Irish wedding.

One of the most unique of all is the Claddagh ring, a traditional Irish ring made to Read the rest of this entry »

When your best friend, officemate or relative is about to get married, and you’re invited, you might consider looking for a wedding gift to give. Although it is not compulsory, you might feel obliged to bring something. Sounds familiar?

Well, it might occur to you that once you are invited to a wedding, you should bring with you a gift. This is okay. However, the essence of wedding invitation is redirected to the Read the rest of this entry »

Receiving wedding gifts is always a very exciting part of getting married and it’s something that couples agonise over considerably before making any decisions.

First of all, you don’t wish to appear greedy.  Although many wedding guests expect to receive a wedding list with their wedding invitation, it feels quite pushy on the part of the Read the rest of this entry »

Are you searching for something unique for your wedding? Anything that could show how stylish, trendy, interesting, and fun-loving you are is most desired. Now, instead of bringing an ordinary usual boring flower wedding bouquet, carry with you exciting, unusual bloom bouquets and offer people something to gossip about.

Unusual does not mean that your bouquet will not anymore contain flowers. Of course, it Read the rest of this entry »

Ah, it’s finally here–wedding season. Every bride and groom want to be their best on the big day, but you shouldn’t rely on wedding-day magic to make all of your dreams come true. Like everything on your to-do list–from location to wardrobe to menu–looking and feeling fabulous requires planning.

Looking Great

Flawless-looking skin for your wedding won’t necessarily come out of a cosmetics jar. If –>

The wedding dress and wedding hairstyle you choose are the most important decisions you will ever make, that is of course, after you have chosen the right groom!

When it comes to your wedding gown, there is such a vast range of styles, shapes and colour. Naturally, the wedding hairstyle has to come second to the dress, although the 2 Read the rest of this entry »

These days, couples often plan, execute and pay for most, if not all, of their wedding. Traditionally there were responsibilities that the parents of the bride covered. They still do some of these things today.

The parents of the bride:

Plan and host the engagement party.

Help with the guest list and order invitations. By planning the list, they will know how many to order with a few extra in case of last minute invitees. Read the rest of this entry »

You’re a bride-to-be, certainly a revered title. Some might even say the envy of all hopeful marrieds….

But you’re bombarded…

Advertisements, to-do lists, future in-laws, the tiniest of mundane details – they all demand to be tended to – and the resulting stress can overpower what’s supposed to be a joyous time in your life. So how do you reduce stress? Emerge from the pile of fabric Read the rest of this entry »

Want something really unique and special that will set you apart from the other people getting married around the same time.  It is time to think about your wedding invitations.  Wedding invitations are a very important part of any wedding.  A wedding invitation is often the first impression that your guests will have of your wedding and they therefore set the tone and theme for the whole wedding.  It is important therefore to make sure your wedding invitations style, look and feel match your wedding theme.  If you truly want Read the rest of this entry »