TOASTING THE BRIDE AND GROOM

America's favorite drink to  toast the bride and groom is of course CHAMPAGNE! That is not true of other countries and cultures.
Be a little different and let guests know your heritage by the drink you taste with.

BEER:  Austria, Australia, Belgium and Germany

WINE:  Greece, Italy, Israel, Portugal, South Africa

VODKA: Finland, Poland, Russia

RUM: Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Venezuela

WHISKEY: Ireland, Scotland, Thailand

SAKE: Japan, Korea

TEQUILA: Mexico

To be Authentic, serve each type of alcohol the way it is in each country --- (a stein, a sake glass, shot glass - etc.)

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VINTAGE INSPIRED BIRDCAGE VEILS

I absolutely love the new vintage inspired veils. I especially love the ones with feathers ----everyone who know me well knows I AM ALL ABOUT THE FEATHERS!!!!!  LOL

the new ones that will be available in the 2011 spring lines are really unique --- attached to "PILL BOX HATS" and "VELVET HEADBANDS"!!!

The ones pictured here are by Unveiled Bridal Designs.

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CROWNING CEREMONY (Greek Orthodox)

The crowning is a centerpiece of an Eastern Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony.

 

Garland wreaths are often fashioned into ornate crowns as a symbol of glory and honor. Crowns can also be made of orange blossoms, myrtle leaves or semiprecious stones and metals.

 

Threads of gold and crimson are sometimes used to represent the royalty of marriage.

 

A person of honor is chosen to present the couple with two crowns joined by a white ribbon symbolizing their union.

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UNITY CEREMONIES (Greek Isles)

Every wedding ceremony usually consists of some sort of "Unity Ceremony."  The most common is the "Unity Candle" which is practiced in most Catholic and Christian ceremonies.

Each culture and nationality has its own version of a unity ceremony. I have been privileged to work on several different ethnic weddings, and witnessed that cultures special symbol of unity!

Lately, several of my clients have been asking me for different ideas for unique unity ceremonies. Over the next several days, I am going to post different types of unity ceremonies. You will see, even though some are so different, they all have a common thread!!

HONEY WALNUT CEREMONY ( THE GREEK ISLES)

This unique unity ceremony happens at the end of the wedding ceremony, not in the middle as most unity ceremonies do. The bride and groom offer to each other honey and walnuts out of a silver spoon. Honey symbolizes the sweetness of marriage. Walnuts are used because they naturally break into four pieces, symbolizing the bride and groom and their two families!

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Marriage License

Marriage license guidelines and requirements are determined by each state and change from time to time.  I always recommend that you call your local marriage bureau to get the most updated information.

 

·      You and your fiancé must go to the marriage license bureau together. Register prior to 4:00 p.m. since most bureaus are closed after then.

·      Some states require you to get a blood test or medical exam.

·      If you are under 18 years of age your parents must accompany you with proper identification. (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport or military ID)

·      Applicants born outside of the USA may need to bring additional information and identification.

·      There is a license fee that varies from state to state, and some bureaus require cash only. New York State is $40.00.

·      For re-marriages bring divorce papers.

·      The marriage license is issued on the same day you apply and is not valid until 24 hours after it is issued.

·      The marriage license is only valid for 60 days.

 

NOTE:  If your wedding is taking place in a different state than where you reside, you need to check with the local licensing bureau for the correct information for that area. REMEMBER THAT YOUR LICENSE NEEDS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE STATE WHERE YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED, NOT WHERE YOU RESIDE.

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Your Take Home Cake

      More and more bakeries are now offering their clients an "Anniversary Cake" on their first anniversary so they don't have to freeze the top of their cake. For anyone who has ever saved their wedding cake top, you know how awful it tastes after sitting in your freezer for a whole year! ha ha

      If you are a traditionalist, and really want to save your wedding cake top - try cutting  your “take home” wedding cake into 12 slices before you freeze it and share a piece of wedding cake to celebrate your anniversary each month for your first year of marriage.

 

Cake designed by Gourmet Goodies of Victor

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Invitation Budget

       Be sure to consider postage costs when you are choosing your invitations. Some larger styles, or unusual shape styles will require higher postage. Also to over last minute additions to your guest list, order 10% more invitations than you this you may need and 25% more envelops, in case you or your calligrapher make a mistake in the addressing.

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Angela Hall, Owner
Out of the Ordinary Special Events

1151 Titus Avenue
Rochester, NY  14617
 (585) 746-7210
Email: Angela@outoftheordinary.com
Web: www.outoftheordinary.com
Founder of the Nuptial Network of Rochester

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Invitation Budget

       Be sure to consider postage costs when you are choosing your invitations. Some larger styles, or unusual shape styles will require higher postage. Also to over last minute additions to your guest list, order 10% more invitations than you this you may need and 25% more envelops, in case you or your calligrapher make a mistake in the addressing.

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Angela Hall, Owner
Out of the Ordinary Special Events

1151 Titus Avenue
Rochester, NY  14617
 (585) 746-7210
Email: Angela@outoftheordinary.com
Web: www.outoftheordinary.com
Founder of the Nuptial Network of Rochester

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Something Old - Something Blue

       Have a piece of your mother or grandmother’s wedding gown sewn into your gown in honor of the “something old” tradition. For something blue, try a blue beaded ankle bracelet or blue toenail polish. For a really fun idea have your bridesmaids autograph the bottom of your shoes in blue ink.

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Something Old - Something Blue

       Have a piece of your mother or grandmother’s wedding gown sewn into your gown in honor of the “something old” tradition. For something blue, try a blue beaded ankle bracelet or blue toenail polish. For a really fun idea have your bridesmaids autograph the bottom of your shoes in blue ink.

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