To add a splash of elegance to your bridal bouquet, wrap a luxurious ribbon around the stems. This protects your hands and prevents the flower stems from staining your palms as you walk down the aisle. There are two techniques used in wrapping flowers for a bridal bouquet. The first is a simple wrap while the second is known as a braid or a French knot. The French knot can be used over the wrap for a fancy flourish.
Write Wedding Sermons
Wedding sermons are not something most preachers are trained very well to write. A wedding is a highly personal occasion, yet you are a minister called to proclaim a tradition. Nobody wants to stand too long, yet you need to say something meaningful. You are the least important person, yet you will probably talk the most.
How do you write wedding sermons well? Follow these steps to craft wedding sermons that are faithful and memorable, personal and corporate, Christ centered and couple honoring.
Plan a Wedding Blessing
Whether you're an officiant, parent, friend or relative, planning a wedding blessing can be stressful. You want to make sure that the blessing you give is inspirational and touching for the couple. Use these steps to plan your wedding blessing.
Create a Wedding Map
One of the most important things you can give your guests is a map to your wedding. This is included in the invitation and takes the hassle and guesswork out of trying to find the location for your guests so they are happy, relaxed and arrive on time. Making a wedding map is simple enough, you just have to use a little common sense and take the time to create a nice looking map that will be easily understood by even those with no sense of direction.
Tell a Guest You Want Money For Your Wedding Present
Weddings are momentous occasions that represent intimidating budgets and planning. For many couples, marriage involves the merging of households, so gifts may not be practical. Traditionally, guests attend the ceremony and the reception, where they can give a congratulatory gift to the couple. Etiquette, however, frowns upon the obvious request (or demand) for gifts, because the bride and groom invite guests for a celebration. For couples planning a wedding, novel approaches may help provide gentle direction to guests who are open to giving money as a gift. In all cases, remember that wedding gifts are optional and that presents are given in the spirit of wishing a couple well.