Weddings Knowledge Base
weddings?????? hey i already asked the question but i think i put it in the wrong spot. but any ways i am getting married in may and well i need to know where the best places for weddings are in Calgary Alberta Canada.
Weddings...? In my community, friends of the bride entertain her in-between dances. Does anyone have any ideas for something that I could do, like baton twirling or the sort? Sorry - I should have been more specific. The friend's entertain the bride, while the music is still going, but she rests from dancing. I can dance, but I can't do anything wild, since there is alot of people there, and I was looking for a skill to do by all of my friends' weddings besides for the memories.
How do I explain how important weddings are to my boyfriend? Every girl knows what im talking about. You know, why weddings, dressing up, and walking down the aisle are such huge dreams of girls. My boyfriend thinks it's stupid and doesn't think when we get married, that we should have a wedding and that it's a waist of money. Can you list some reasons why it's so important and why every detail is important? I can't seem to explain my feelings towards this.
What causes people to faint at weddings and ceremonies? There are lots of videos of people fainting at weddings or anything that requires people to stand for a while. What cause people to faint randomly? This is something that is shown alot on americas most funniest home videos.
What do you think about big fat weddings? Chelsea Clinton's wedding has been creating news for the elite guest-list, the venue and everything in between. Closer home, there hasn't been a dearth of big, fat Indian weddings that cost crores to put together. Do you think such weddings are justified? What do you think is the purpose of lavish weddings?
What lighting gear do you use for photographing weddings? This question is for the more experienced photographers that have photographed at a lot of weddings. I want to know what works for you. At the last wedding, I photographed with two strobes on opposite sides of the chapel, pointed at the ceiling to bounce it all over the entire room. I'm curious what techniques others use. I have photographed with a bracket, and a speedlight attached to it, but I find the freedom of remote flashes, a lot more handy. So I'm curious what others prefer.
Can anyone describe weddings in Brazil during the 15-1600s? I'm talking about weddings between Europeans here, not slaves. Were these weddings basically the same as ones that took place in Portugal (where more people besides Africans were from during this period)? I've been through about 20 Google pages, but I'm not getting anything on early Brazilian wedding traditions. Can anyone help me out? It'd be much appreciated!
Is a photographer a good career? Approximately how much do you make if you photograph weddings? I love taking pictures. I am also good with software and computers. I will graduate high school in two years and I am thinking about being a photographer. Is a photographer a good career? About how much do you make if you photograph weddings? Is it a fun job [ and I am talking about every photographer job, not just weddings]. Thank you! Ps. I plan on going to college four to five years if I choose to be a photographer.
How are people able to afford weddings? My really good friend is getting married next year, so I've been doing research around the cost of planning, and the figures are like north of 25K. I want to get married in 2012 if possible (fingers crossed), but the cost of a wedding scares me. How are people able to afford weddings? The cost of the average wedding is higher than the median income in the US. What are good ways to cut costs?
Are weddings evidence that materialism does not work? By now it should be obvious, weddings are the brides ultimatum which can never be satisfied. The truth is you can never by your childhood imaginings back, but still the bridezilla is an all too common occurrence. Now something even worse; imagine a world full of bridezilla's and groomzilla's due to materialism. Your thoughts please.
What camera to buy to photograph weddings? So anyway, I want to get into photographing weddings. I don't really have any photography experience, but I just think that it looks really fun and like a good way to make money. So I was looking at these two really great cameras-one is like a Canon and it has like 12 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom. I really like it cause it comes in pink, and fits in my pocket. The other one I like is a Nikon with like 8 megapixels. Which would be better?
Is it appropriate to recommend attire for weddings on the invitation? Some people in Hawaii really don't know how to dress for weddings. We would like to recommend to our guests to dress in semi-formal or Filipino formal attire (barong for males, Filipina dress for women). We didn't want the men to have to come in suits so a dress shirt and tie would be OK. We also want them to come in slacks rather than khakis.
How do you feel about December weddings? I'm from Northern California (San Jose) and we obviously don't get snow. The majority of my family lives pretty close. My dream wedding would preferably take place the first weekend of December. I'm not getting married anytime soon, but I have always dreamed about having a wedding in December because I love the Christmas season; everything about it is so magical to me, as cheesy as that may sound! I know that some people have qualms about weddings around this time because of the holidays and the traveling, but... What are your guys' thoughts/feelings about December weddings?
What is customary for a guest to do at weddings? Having had very little experience with American weddings, what is proper etiquette for a guest at a wedding? (Other than dress up very formally and sign the card for the bride and groom.) Is it customary to bring a wrapped gift? Anything else?
How would I get a certification to be able to preach weddings? I'm into the Bible and I have a blog and like to write things I don't know that I could be a full time preacher because I'm a quiet backward individual and don't talk to people very well but is there anything on the internet or anywhere that I could take a course to be certified to preach weddings and things of that nature?
How do I get a job playing piano at a country club or weddings? I'm 13 years old and I've heard of kids my age getting jobs playing at country clubs and weddings and stuff like that. I practice 2 hours a day and have been playing for 8 years. I play piano whenever I see one. In a store, at family parties, my parents' work parties, anything. What else can I do to get people to notice me and get a job?
Do you think Americans have the best weddings in the world but the worst marriages? I think us Americans focus wayyyy too much time on making our weddings so lavish and extraordinary and special (which I do not think is wrong) that sometimes (not all the time), we forget about preparing to spend the rest of our lifetime with that special person (which is where our focus should be!) Also why are there sooo many divorces? Like 1 in 2 marriages result in a divorce I think... Is is because we are really really bad at staying committed? No self control? Letting our selfish desires control our lives and end up hurting us at the end? Do we look deeply for shallow characteristics in our partners (being sexy, money, naughty (bad boy/bad girl) etc etc)? I'm open minded. I'm only 18 years old so I have a lot to learn. I'll keep some of y'alls comments and suggestions in mind. Let me at it... What do you guys think?
I need to find the urban outfitters of weddings? I'm having a rooftop wedding in Miami next October. My fiancée and I are very non traditional. Looking for unique invitations. I need to find the urban outfitters of weddings. Already searched Etsy. Any suggestions?
What do you think of black and white weddings? My fiance and I were talking about wedding colors. I wanted white and red and he wanted black and blue. So we decided on black and white. However when I told my mother our colors she said that it would be different, In a bad way. So what do you think of Black and White weddings?
Do destination weddings book as far in advance as local weddings? I work at a banquet hall and we are booking weddings for 2010. My stepson and his fiance are planning a destination wedding for August 2010, so I'm wondering if they should be making some decisions now, or if they still have time. Any idea? They do have a specific date in mind, but are flexible on the location, as long as it's on a beach on the ocean (any ocean).
What do you think about women that have two weddings? There are a lot of girls out there that have small weddings or elope or get married at a courthouse and then in a few years they see their friends getting married and they realize they want a big dream wedding. I realize not everyone regrets their first wedding. However many girls end up coming here and asking if its okay to have a 2nd wedding. Nothing against 2nd weddings. I guess I don't want to waste money twice, how do you know if the first wedding is the right one?
Why do they put the ring on the index finger in Jewish weddings? I've been watching Say Yes To The Dress and there have been a couple of Jewish weddings and I noticed that they place the rings on the index fingers but I've never seen anyone walking around with an engagement ring and wedding band on their index finger. When do the rings get moved to the ring finger?
How do people pay for these weddings? Weddings are soooo expensive. I don't understand how people get all of this money! Unless daddy is paying for it, and that's another story. My dad is giving me $5,000 and the rest is up to me and my fiance, so about $20,000. What do/did you do? Get a loan? Most places want a huge deposit down, if not everything up front. How is that even possible? We're talking tons of money!
Why are goats a tradition at some weddings? I saw something in a movie trailer once that it's a tradition at Mexican weddings to have a goat there. I asked my boyfriend, who is Mexican himself and he said he didn't know. He then asked his parents and they didn't know either. Does anyone out there know?
Weddings...? what is the ceremony and reception of a wedding? sry i know nothing XP
Have you always loved weddings, or only since becoming engaged? I remember when I was younger, I thought weddings were utterly boring and usually lame. That has changed! Partly because the wedding industry has come so far and also because I am truly in love with my fiance!! Now I want a big day of celebration and lush, beautiful elements, I have become addicted to wedding planning. Have you always loved weddings?
What are some good formal hairstyles for weddings? I'm not to sure how to wear my hair, as I'm going to one real soon. Everyone dresses up like crazy at the weddings my family have. I am a brunette with thick long curly hair, a couple of blonde highlights are in my hair as well. Any suggestions or pictures? I'm kind of looking for up-dos, high-styles, something glam, or half up and half down. wow, some of these hairstyles of really pretty! Thanks guys.
What does the bride and groom wear at muslim weddings? In class, we have to give a presentation on Muslim Weddings. One of the topics is what does the bride and groom wear. All answers appreciated! (Other information about food and other topics such as traditions are welcome!) Thanks
Since when has it become appropriate to wear black to weddings? I'm sorry - I may be way out of touch, but I thought it was very poor etiquette for women to wear black to weddings, but seems at every one I've seen in the last few years most of the women are wearing black. Is this inappropriate or am I just old fashioned?
What goofy Vegas weddings are available? What kinds of odd themed weddings are available in Las Vegas, aside from the obvious Elvis? Personal experience is great, or maybe someone knows a website that lists them?
How do I get a job playing piano at a country club or weddings? I'm 13 years old and I've heard of kids my age getting jobs playing at country clubs and weddings and stuff like that. I practice 2 hours a day and have been playing for 8 years. I play piano whenever I see one. In a store, at family parties, my parents' work parties, anything. What else can I do to get people to notice me and get a job?
What would you think about a virgin wearing black on their wedding day? Weddings are an expression of the soul I recently finished a fashion project on weddings. I think weddings are similar to other things that are more a matter of the sould such as yoga meditation and prayer. I am a young adult female who is a virgin, but I have always considered wearing black as a color on my wedding day. Black works for everything, and I am a bit of a goth, and typically depressed. I think this would be a good way to express myself, and I am curious to hear other peoples thoughts.
What country or culture think flowers are bad luck at weddings? I know we are sad but we are watching "Rich Bride, Poor Bride" on Five Life and the bride's mother is set against flowers as in her culture they are bad luck. She says "flowers are bad luck they are for funerals not weddings." I have never heard of this before and was wondering which culture or country this comes from?
Why do we place so much value on weddings? Why do people spend thousands and thousands of dollars on weddings? As of February 2009, people spend an average of $27852 on weddings. Does the idea of debt just not cross their minds when they do this? Or do they not mind going into debt if it's for a wedding? Throw some ideas at me people.
Do little kids actually fantasize about marriage and weddings? I am planning my wedding, and on the various wedding-related sites I visit, I see multiple mentions of "the wedding you dreamed of when you were a little girl." I never dreamed of such a thing until well after I hit puberty. Boys, yes, but not weddings. Do many (most? any?) kids under ten actually fantasize about weddings? Did you? Do your kids?
Do you know how do Egyptians celebrate their weddings? If someone could help me I would appreciate it very much! My boyfriend is Muslim and he lives in Egypt and I am Christian living in America. We would like to get married and I am looking for information how are the weddings in Egypt: Wedding licence, engagement celebration, the wedding itself, traditions and things that could help me knowing more about how weddings are in Egypt. For your help THANKS. Please just serious answers.
How do you feel about private weddings? Do you think it's better to have your family and friend there than a private wedding with only your fiance? Some people like it that private and only between them and others like the big weddings? What do you think? (also, what kind of wedding you had as well)
What are some of the most overused poems/readings at weddings? Just curious if anyone has any opinions on overused poems or short readings at weddings (excluding religious/biblical readings). Have you gone to a lot of weddings and noticed a trend, like the same poem or author cropping up in the readings? For example, excerpts from the love and marriage sections of The Prophet are often used in wedding ceremonies, so some people may consider that to be an unoriginal choice. Maybe I should clarify and say "often used" instead of "over used"...often these things are used so much because they are fitting for the event!
What are some of your favorite movies about weddings or newlyweds? I just thought about ``just married``.. the movie with ashton kutcher and britney murphy (i think that`s her name). I wanted to watch it but it`s so hard to find online.. everytime i search it, another movie by the same name comes up.. except that they are completely different movies. Anyways what movies about weddings or newlyweds do you like?
How did weddings become so elaborate? By elaborate, I mean huge sophisticated things. The average wedding today is almost 30k according to the experts and the wedding industry. In the olden days from what I remember from history, weddings were simple and modest affairs. How did we go from simple to huge and expensive?
Wedding consultants: When did weddings start to need a 'theme'? I don't get it. Isn't the theme the nuptials? the celebration of two people in love? the beginning of two people becoming one? I understand the colors for the bridesmaids, flowers, tuxes, tablecloths etc. but that isn't a THEME. It's a color scheme. When did weddings become places for masquarade parties, fish, and teacups? Is this the way most brides plan or is this for a rare few? to Siren: I didn't say i was against it or disapproved of it. I wanted to know when it started. Reading is a skill.
What is your opinion on theme weddings? I have been invited to a wedding in November. The theme is Phantom of the Opera. I know. Everyone has to dress in these masquerade costumes and learn a dance, bla bla bla. It's more like a theatrical production than a celebration of 2 people committing their lives to each other. What is your opinion on theme weddings? Jen: did I ask "Should I participate in a theme wedding?" No. If you can't answer the question, skip over it. K? Thanks. Jen: did I ask "Should I participate in a theme wedding?" No. If you can't answer the question, skip over it. K? Thanks.
what church hymns are usually sung at weddings? this is a sad fact but I have been to more funerals than I have weddings, and the only hymns I can think of are ones I have sung at funerals. any suggestions? i forgot to mention, I actually would like suggestions not people just trying to get 2 points!
Rituals and Ceremonies (celebrations, weddings, graduations etc), What is the point (or psychology) of them? Humans have had rituals, religeous and otherwise for hundreds of years. Weddings, graduations, birthday parties etc. Even leveling up in a computer game is associated with a "well done" reward and ritual. Why do we want and need these rites of passage? How do they make you feel? Why do they motivate people? What is the point? I think these rituals etc are great, I think the world could better use them to motivate and inspire. What do you think?
Does the Episcopalian religion allow outdoor weddings? Hi, my fiance and I are getting married next April outdoors on the beach. We are in the process of trying to find an officiant. His parents have been members of an Episcopalian church near where we are getting married and have a friendly relationship with one of the priests there. Does anyone know if Episcopalians perform or endorse outdoor weddings? We would like to have this priest perform the ceremony, but don't want to ask something that could be looked down upon by the religion (like Catholics). Thanks!
What to wear to autumn weddings? I have two weddings to go to in the autumn, one in September, one in October, and I was wondering what sort of dress I should buy. Both weddings are in the late afternoon, not too formal. I'm really fair skinned and have reddish hair, so reds, oranges and yellows look really terrible on me. I live in CT, so it'll probably be pretty warm for the September wedding, but there's no telling what the weather will do in October. What about this dress, in the sandstone color? I don't like dark brown. http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod86205371&catId=cat190124
Does the average middle class family have to go in debt to pay for daughters weddings? We have two daughters that are adult, both with boyfriends, one is still in college. My husband and I are constantly bickering about money. He refuses to go into debt for weddings. Neither one of our daughters is engaged yet, but I worry about when they will be because I want their weddings to be special. What does everyone else do about this??
What are some good movies about weddings? I want to hire out some movies but all I can think about is getting married so what are some good movies that are about weddings ? Of course I will have to hire My Big Fat Greek Wedding because I am marrying into a BIG Greek family.. I can't believe I didn't think of it.
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