Communicating with wedding vendors. How to choose the perfect wedding DJ?
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There are not so many wedding music options available. So, which of them to choose for the wedding of your dream? But even when you’ve made this significant choice, it doesn’t get better because new challenges arise. For instance, you’ve decided to hire a DJ for your wedding to play music and work as the host and audio man. How to communicate with them? Do you have to make a playlist of your favorite songs for the DJ or should you fully rely on them? And how to choose the best DJ for your wedding, as a matter of fact? Let’s try to answer at least some of these questions and issues.
Is it realistic to get good wedding insurance during the Covid-19 pandemic? We’ll teach you how!
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Everything we knew about wedding insurance crumbled when the Covid-19 pandemic entered our lives. It was an unexpected revelation for a lot of couples that their wedding insurance policy didn’t cover cancellation and postponement because of coronavirus – and we can’t blame insurance companies, as, otherwise, they would go bankrupt in an instant! But what we can do is learn to live in new realities, find compromises, and do the research to choose the best possible option for the wedding insurance market. And our goal is to help you with those tasks.
Kazakh wedding attire and traditions connected to it
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Kazakhstan is one of those Central Asian countries with rich traditions, a lot of which are still followed today. Including some of the local wedding traditions. Kazakh brides don’t always wear a folk wedding dress these days, but just a few decades ago, practically all of them did. And a wedding looked like a colorful and grand occasion, full of meaningful rituals, old traditions, and authentic symbols everywhere you looked. Let’s find out what a traditional Kazakh bridal attire is like, what materials it has to be made of, and what embellishments and jewelry they used.
Wedding rehearsal – why do you need it and what to do during rehearsal?
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A wedding rehearsal is a must for those couples who are planning to have a big wedding or a ceremony in an unknown location. But if you feel nervous and unconfident, it doesn’t matter how large or small your wedding ceremony will be – you can have a rehearsal anyway, it will help you feel a lot less stressed. But first of all, you should understand what you need a wedding rehearsal for, otherwise, it’s just a waste of time. So, we’ve chosen for you the main issues and activities of a wedding rehearsal.
Wedding gowns from Sweden from the early 20th century
How did wedding dresses look like at the beginning of the 20th century in Sweden? Did they differ much from other European wedding gowns from the period? Were they similar to traditional Swedish wedding attire or totally modern? Here’s a small collection of wedding dresses from the early 1900s. They are preserved by the American Swedish Institute in the US. And looking at these 100-year-old bridal gowns, we can learn more about Swedish wedding fashion.
How to shorten your wedding guest list? What if you have to uninvite people?
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Unfortunately, the situation with COVID-19 in the world is still dangerous, and not much has changed since last spring, so a lot of couples who hoped to have a wedding this fall are forced to either postpone it further or have a micro wedding. If you’re in a situation when you have to shorten your wedding guest list in order to have a legal wedding ceremony, here are a few pieces of useful advice for you.
Useful tips for the perfect fall wedding
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Fall is a great season for a wedding. The weather usually becomes milder and cooler, fall landscapes are perfect for the wedding photos, and the atmosphere is just right for cuddling and romance. That’s why a lot of couples choose this season for their marriage ceremonies. But the wedding planning demands practicality, so you need to consider all the pros and cons of a fall wedding and decide if it’s the best option for your couple. Here are a few tips and peculiarities of a fall wedding planning.
Traditional wedding dresses around the world. From Swedish to Native American to Tunisian
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A lot of brides around the planet wear classic white wedding dresses on their big day. But women are getting bored of hundreds of practically identical wedding gowns. So, some of them choose traditional wedding attire of their country, which is usually more colorful, rich in textures, adorned with authentic handmade details, etc. Let’s compare several different traditional wedding dresses from Sweden, Indonesia, England, Ghana, Native American tribes, and Tunisia.
Difference between French and American wedding traditions
France is a country with some unique and very specific wedding traditions. Their existence is caused by the French lifestyle, history, customs, and other conditions. It’s always interesting to compare the marriage traditions of different countries and corners of the world. This time, let’s compare a wedding in France and the US. Some of them may look odd to you, but others you might even want to incorporate in your future wedding ceremony.
Difference between all-inclusive and DIY wedding venues. What should you choose?
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Depending on your wedding budget and wedding planning experience, you can use either an all-inclusive wedding venue or a DIY wedding location for your big day. Both variants are possible and have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s only up to you what plan of action to pick. Though, count your wedding budget very carefully and always read the contract thoroughly to know exactly the conditions of your cooperation with the venue. What other pieces of advice do we have for you? Let’s find out.
Cotton wedding bouquet. This wedding trend is adorable!
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Every wedding bouquet is created to express the bride’s personality and style. For many years, women followed wedding bouquet trends and often picked those flowers the most fashionable at the moment, no matter if they liked them or not. But this situation has changed in the last few years – brides started to choose those florals, greenery, and decorative elements they want. And the latest trends only help women with this task – expressing your personality is the main trend today. So, unusual and extravagant wedding bouquets are the thing for a lot of brides. For example, fluffy and adorable bouquets made up of cotton stems.
Engagement and wedding traditions in Guatemala
Guatemalan weddings are a cultural mix of Mayan, Hispanic, and Latino wedding traditions. The local people highly respect the elders in their community and family, they are also very religious, so many wedding rituals, customs, and superstitions were formed under the influence of these factors. A lot of couples still want a traditional wedding ceremony or at least incorporate some of the old traditions. Interestingly, at Guatemalan weddings, both children and elders get probably the most important duties – which ones, read below.
Elopement instead of grand wedding – best option during the world pandemic
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people opted for a micro wedding instead of a large and fancy event. This trend became so popular that the term “eloping” returned to our lives with a new meaning. Brides and grooms in 2020 often elope with only their closest family and friends to some far-away places, far from people and civilization, to have a small family-style wedding with striking wedding photos. And why not? They save a lot on such a wedding and get wonderful memories that will last forever.
Top-5 most important wedding planning tips
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When you’re starting to plan a wedding, there is a big chance of getting confused and overwhelmed by everything you have to know, decide, and plan. Brides often go through tons of information before they are able to understand what they want and pick the right wedding venue, bridal dress, wedding décor, dishes for a wedding meal, etc. So, the best option is to decide on the most important things first and then move to more detailed plans. We’ve selected a few most significant wedding tips that will help you plan your big day.
Tunisian kholkhal anklets are clever wedding gift from the groom
Tunisian grooms traditionally gave their brides-to-be a very beautiful, valuable, and clever wedding present – it was a pair of gold or silver anklets. By this gift, grooms not only showed off their wealth and status but also invented some cunning tricks to find out more about the appearance of their future wife – remember that marriages were often arranged at the time and women covered their body with baggy clothes that hid their body curves, so men had very little chance to know what their bride looked like before the wedding.
How to rent wedding dinner furniture. Tips and tricks
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When you’re planning a wedding, one of the important issues is renting furniture for the reception. If you’ve decided to book a wedding venue, it will be much easier for you because the place provides everything you need and the staff knows how to solve any situation. But in so many cases, you have to organize a wedding dinner from scratch, which means renting the furniture, deciding on the number of guests, the amount of food, and so on. At least, with the furniture, we can help you a bit. Here are some tips and useful info you need to consider.
How much to spend on engagement ring?
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A lot of people stress too much over buying the right engagement ring for their loved one, especially about the cost. How expensive should an engagement ring be? Where to get the money for it? Would your fiancee be satisfied with the ring if the rock isn’t huge? Some people feel more nervous when they’re choosing a ring than when they’re actually proposing. So, we’ve decided to gather a few tips and pieces of advice that will help you make your mind easier and buy the best possible engagement ring with the least damage to your budget.
Wedding table centerpiece without flowers. Is that even possible?
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The absolute majority of weddings around the world have floral décor – wedding arches, table centerpieces, wedding aisle décor, photoshoot zones, etc. But there are couples who don’t like or want flower arrangements to embellish their wedding venue. High cost, allergies, and boring look (because everyone around wants floral wedding décor) are just a few reasons for some brides and grooms to choose other items for wedding décor. And today, we’re going to talk about non-flower wedding table centerpieces. What other ideas are available?
How to distinguish between unmarried and married Slavic women, notwithstanding the wedding ring
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In all Slavic countries, there are some common traditions, especially those connected to the wedding and marital status. In the past, there was a very clear difference in appearance of unmarried girls and married women – in arranging the hair and in the look of headdresses. Today, these marital traditions are old-fashioned and don’t work anymore, but 100 years ago, it was a big deal and women followed the tradition thoroughly. Let’s see the difference between the headwear of unmarried and married Slavic women.
Slovak wedding day traditions. What wedding rituals and ceremonies do they perform on wedding day?
Weddings in Slovakia often are still organized according to old traditions. A lot of traditional wedding rituals and ceremonies are performed by the bride and groom, their parents, the wedding party, etc. But, of course, Slovak couples also incorporate some modern activities on their big day celebration. Let’s look at various authentic and contemporary activities performed in Slovakia on the wedding day. How many old rituals survived to this day? What modern wedding activities do they have? What adorable wedding day traditions are there in Slovakia?
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